Milwaukee-M12 Combo-Tool-Kit

[Irun]

When I was in HD yesterday, looking for a plumbing part, I came across this kit. Normally, I would have passed on it, but the small reciprocating saw is something I've been planning to get. Although not the Fuel line the price was very good, so I ended up buying the kit. Now I'm second guessing not getting Fuel tools. I know the two 1.5Ah batteries are small, but I have larger M12 batteries. Thoughts on keeping this kit or staying with the more expensive line?

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[Sj's TJ]

Hey Rich, I got that kit as a gift for 15 years with my company. What are you planning to use the saw for? I've used a few times with the larger M12 battery and it's just ok. After I got a M12 jigsaw I haven't used the other saw since.

 

[B1Toad]

Like SJ depends on what you do with it. I have lots of the M12 tools and I used them daily as an electrician for years, and I still use them for home use now that I am retired. The bigger batteries make them better, especially the reciprocating saw and the small band saw but again like SJ says the saws are just Okay. the little reciprocating saw is great for cutting PVC in a ditch and if I need something bigger I just grab the Makita 18 volt saw. I was always going to upgrade to the M18 but I never did and managed to get by fine. If these are for home use you'll be fine, if for daily jobsite use maybe borderline. My favorite is the little impact driver, I use it a lot.

 

[roverhi]

Have the M12 reciprocating saw and it's saved me more than a couple of times where I had no room to work. Have cut 1/2" bolts with it and slices through softer material with ease. Doesn't work well for pruning trees/bushes. A Sawzall would probably be more efficient but mine is corded and so much easier to pick up the 12v tool.

 

[Irun]

Hey Rich, I got that kit as a gift for 15 years with my company. What are you planning to use the saw for? I've used a few times with the larger M12 battery and it's just ok. After I got a M12 jigsaw I haven't used the other saw since.

Like SJ depends on what you do with it. I have lots of the M12 tools and I used them daily as an electrician for years, and I still use them for home use now that I am retired. The bigger batteries make them better, especially the reciprocating saw and the small band saw but again like SJ says the saws are just Okay. the little reciprocating saw is great for cutting PVC in a ditch and if I need something bigger I just grab the Makita 18 volt saw. I was always going to upgrade to the M18 but I never did and managed to get by fine. If these are for home use you'll be fine, if for daily jobsite use maybe borderline. My favorite is the little impact driver, I use it a lot.

I bought a set of bigger Hercules 20v tools last year, so those are really my go-to. These would be just for occasional use and likely be tossed in a bag for portability. The small reciprocating saw would be useful in getting to tight places to cut bolts, or small brackets that I can't get the bigger saw to. However, if it's not worth it, I have no problem taking them back. Frankly, the main reason I bought them was price and size. Plus, I have a couple M12 tools, with this being my favorite by far

 

[tworley]

Keep em. The price was right and I am sure you'll find some use for them.

 

[Sj's TJ]

I bought a set of bigger Hercules 20v tools last year, so those are really my go-to. These would be just for occasional use and likely be tossed in a bag for portability. The small reciprocating saw would be useful in getting to tight places to cut bolts, or small brackets that I can't get the bigger saw to. However, if it's not worth it, I have no problem taking them back. Frankly, the main reason I bought them was price and size. Plus, I have a couple M12 tools, with this being my favorite by far

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I have the same 3/8" impact with bigger battery and it's my favorite by far. So light and easy to use for almost everything. I needed a new drill and I like the small impact for screws. If you already have other M12 stuff, I would keep the set you bought at that price. You can never have enough tools.

 

[jjvw]

Between the Fuel and non-Fuel versions of the M12 drill and driver, the Fuels are dramatically nicer tools. The 1/4" Fuel impact driver being the most unlike its the heavier and weaker counterpart.

 

[B1Toad]

They make so many M12 tools now, I want the riveter and the die grinder if anyone is planning to buy me a birthday present!

 

[06lj]

I have all 3 of those tools in my collection. They are all fine for light duty tasks. The drill is still a 12v brushed drill so don't expect to much of it. I've had it start smoking on a couple of jobs that I probably should have grabbed a bigger drill for. The reciprocating saws biggest advantage is its small size. It's easy to handle and fits in tighter spaces. I also have no complaints on the impact driver. Just for fun I tossed and adapter on it and it was able to remove my skid plate bolts. For occasional around the house jobs I wouldn't spend the extra $ on the fuel line.

 

[The4bangertj]

The non fuels work great for the smaller jobs and my friend has a lot of them for the tools he’s doesn’t use often but when it comes to bigger tools and jobs that you use a lot ( for me a big drill, impact, and angle grinder) the fuel is nice to have. Can’t have too many tools and batteries

 

[AndyG]

When I was in HD yesterday, looking for a plumbing part, I came across this kit. Normally, I would have passed on it, but the small reciprocating saw is something I've been planning to get. Although not the Fuel line the price was very good, so I ended up buying the kit. Now I'm second guessing not getting Fuel tools. I know the two 1.5Ah batteries are small, but I have larger M12 batteries. Thoughts on keeping this kit or staying with the more expensive line?

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I’ve had those for years- the Hacksall is handy, excellent for pvc pipe and similar light work, and the drills are tough-

the Fuel line shines with 18 volt hard use tools like the multi tool, grinder and Sawzall, but not as much with the 12 volt line - if I’m using a 12 volt drill- and I do often, big power is not what I’m after any way. Compact means a lot-

Some of the Fuel line has unique features, like the Auto mode on the multi tool- ramps up when needed. It is a huge advantage for some work.

The price on that kit is great and the XC batteries allow me to stand the drill up. Love that.

 

[ranger101]

If you already have the stubby 3/8 or 1/2 impact I’d invest in the 1/4 hex Fuel impact driver and a set of impact bits/adapters. Then you’ll be able to use it as a drill and impact driver. The 1/4” is good for up to 100ftlbs and is great for removing lug nuts etc. All of my impacts are ran on 4.0 batteries


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