Any other Milwaukee Fuel fans on here? (2024)

Part of owning a 20 year old Jetta TDI is being able to work on it yourself. Anyway, my DeWault impact finally let go on me. I used this as an excuse to finally covert over to Milwaukee. I picked up the new M18 1/2" gen 2 mid-torque impact, and the extended reach 3/8 M12 ratchet. Used them both the other day while doing a few things to the car including replacing the starter. Love them already!

I am looking for a good Milwaukee light now. I will be installing a transfer switch for my generator next which will require me to shut off the main. I also will be doing it in the middle of the night while everyone is asleep and not needing any power. There are a few different lights Milwaukee offers and figured I would ask if anyone on here has any experience with them.

Thanks.

I picked up a Fuel Brushless 1/2” impact gun this spring. It is a beast!

Most recently, removed the cab mounting bolts on my 2013 pickup to remove/replace the old running boards. Like a hot knife through butter.

David Jay wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:37 pmI picked up a Fuel Brushless 1/2” impact gun this spring. It is a beast!

Most recently, removed the cab mounting bolts on my 2013 pickup to remove/replace the old running boards. Like a hot knife through butter.

this sounds like it must be the high torque impact...2767-20. I was very tempted, but the new mid-torque won me over.

nerd86 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:46 pm

David Jay wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:37 pmI picked up a Fuel Brushless 1/2” impact gun this spring. It is a beast!

Most recently, removed the cab mounting bolts on my 2013 pickup to remove/replace the old running boards. Like a hot knife through butter.

this sounds like it must be the high torque impact...2767-20. I was very tempted, but the new mid-torque won me over.

That’s the one.

I'm an M12 Fuel guy myself. I rarely have the need for more power than they provide, and on the few occasions that I do, I go corded or air. But I get to enjoy lighter tools every time I use them, and the variety is great. That said, I may expand into the M18 lineup at some point, because there are some unique tools there too. I currently have a hammer drill, two impact drivers (standard and right-angle), two ratchets (3/8 and 1/2), sawzall, light, and heated jacket.

The M18 equivalent of the light I have is this one. Works great for working on/under the car, behind the TV I was installing earlier this week, and I even use it when grilling at night. This floodlight looks really cool too, and is free if you buy a combo kit.

I'm a huge fan of the M18 system. I did have one dud, however. The "cheap", not brushless, not listed as "Fuel", 6 1/2" circular saw was a huge dud. I read the reviews about not being able to make a straight cut and figured it was an isolated issue. Nope. I literally could not cut straight, even on a 6" crosscut.

I ended up getting the 7 1/4" Fuel branded saw and this thing rocks.

My other favorite tool is the Hackzall. Small enough to get in more places than a Sawzall, but still pretty strong.

My other tools: 2 drills (one Fuel, one not). Fuel Impact Driver. Small countertop vacuum. And leaf blower. The blower is very simple but works really well. I haven't used my old 2-cycle gas blower since I got this. You do need the large battery for it however, and it isn't cheap.

I do some volunteer work and my fellow volunteers have learned to grab my tools.

nerd86 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:21 pmI am looking for a good Milwaukee light now. I will be installing a transfer switch for my generator next which will require me to shut off the main. I also will be doing it in the middle of the night while everyone is asleep and not needing any power. There are a few different lights Milwaukee offers and figured I would ask if anyone on here has any experience with them.

I got the 2131-20 over the holidays -- it's the M18 tower light. List price is $199 but it was part of a promotion at the time that included a free 8 Ah battery. Promotions happen all the time with Milwaukee tools... the Garage Journal Hot Deals section has a thread on just this topic.

Anyway, the 2131 is large, even when collapsed, but has been incredibly useful in the last couple of weeks. 2500 lumens is a lot of light but you don't want to skimp if you're going to be working in the dark.

My other Milwaukee light is the 2363-20. It's much smaller, only puts out 700 lumens, but has a USB port so you can also charge your phone. Great for keeping around in case of power outages, especially if you have several M18 batteries sitting around.

I have a place on 15 acres of heavily wooded land in the mountains, so I use a lot of the outdoor tools. The chainsaw, pole saw, hedge trimmer and weed whacker are all great. I use the leaf blower way more than I expected... saves a ton of time just for cleaning out the garage.

Heck yea! Just tried to get a combo that included the 3 1/2 framing nailer but it sold out while I was entering in my credit card info.

Love their lights...

Lantern
360 degree light + has USB charger to charge devices.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M ... /205410852

Tower Light
Comes in handy more than I thought. Power goes out and that lights up a room or makes it easy to setup generator in the dark. Recently had to use it outside to assembly a trampoline Christmas even.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M ... /304984170

Flood Light
I grab this the most for quick lighting - think under the car or running outside.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M ... /204606933

I like the 2365-20 the best (https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Electr ... B078VHZLNC), though I use the flood light most (since it is what my work gives me) and it is fine.

But the 2365-20 has magnets which are great for positioning and a multiturn head that allows you to direct the light to exactly where you need it. Also has a clamp feature that allows for clamping to studs, rafters or other non-magnetic locations.

Great for basem*nts, stick it to the I-Beam and light up wherever you want. Nice and compact to boot.

corysold wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:39 pmI like the 2365-20 the best (https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Electr ... B078VHZLNC), though I use the flood light most (since it is what my work gives me) and it is fine.

But the 2365-20 has magnets which are great for positioning and a multiturn head that allows you to direct the light to exactly where you need it. Also has a clamp feature that allows for clamping to studs, rafters or other non-magnetic locations.

Great for basem*nts, stick it to the I-Beam and light up wherever you want. Nice and compact to boot.

I used the M12 version of this over the holidays when doing some electrical work on an old house - very useful and portable.

It goes without saying, but watch out for little sharp things getting stuck to the magnets. I accidentally got stuck by a tack that got picked up by the light.

Great to see so much feedback on here, did not think I would see this much on this particular community (flame shield on haha). So you mean this isn't a bunch of yacht toting white collar yuppies!?

Just messing!

nerd86 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:01 amGreat to see so much feedback on here, did not think I would see this much on this particular community (flame shield on haha). So you mean this isn't a bunch of yacht toting white collar yuppies!?

Just messing!

Git R Done!!!!!!