In recent years, Milwaukee Tool has steadily increased its lineup of battery-powered, pro-grade OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment). The array includes hedge clippers, blowers, string trimmers, a chainsaw with a 16” bar, and more. All these tools are based on Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL platform, using 18V batteries to power their brushless motors. With the addition of the Milwaukee Hatchet M12 FUEL Pruning Saw, Milwaukee is “branching out” by adding a 12V tool to the OPE arsenal. They sent one along to HomeFixated HQ, and told us to cut stuff up – and have fun! Read More
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Getting Down And Dirty With Milwaukee AX Carbide Pruning Blades
When it comes to landscaping work, one of the most miserable jobs is trying to remove old bushes and trees. The actual cutting down of the offending tree or shrub isn’t usually too onerous a task; the miserable part lies below the surface. Shovels and pickaxes are great for exposing the roots, but most of us are reluctant to dip our pricey chainsaw blades into the dirt to cut them out. Standard reciprocating saw blades work well to get at the tangled mass below ground, but they don’t have much of a life expectancy once they dip into the grime. We recently received an assortment of Milwaukee AX Carbide Pruning Blades to try out; we’ll show you how they fared in the battle of Man vs. Wood (and Dirt!). Read More
