Where were YOU on Thursday, August 20, at 5 p.m. CST? If you read our recent post about the Milwaukee PIPELINE, hopefully you were parked in front of your computer, to get a sneak preview of what’s coming soon from Milwaukee Tool, accessible to the public for the first-time-ever! That’s where WE were, and as usual, we were impressed and amazed at the continuous innovation and volume of products Milwaukee manages to crank out. And that was just Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One!
The Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One presentation gave us a first look at a number of new products that will be coming out in the next couple of months. It was informative, but it was also very fast paced – there were a LOT of tools to squeeze into an hour-long presentation! Most of the products featured Milwaukee FUEL technology, meaning the tools make use of the more powerful and efficient brushless motor technology.
If you had trouble taking it all in during the presentation, or – gasp! – you missed it, never fear. We’ll fill in the gaps with more info and pictures of EVERY product covered in the Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One presentation. You can still see the original presentation, too; just click on the image above. Then come on back for the rest of the story!
OMG – Two New OMTs!
For my money, the oscillating multitool, or OMT, is one of the most useful tools on the planet. I use mine on almost every job, for everything from trimming shims, notching the bottom of jambs for flooring, trimming pipes, removing grout, cutting holes in drywall for device boxes, and on and on.
With the right blade, an OMT can cut wood, metal or plastic, and the small size makes it easy to always have along. Milwaukee has had cordless OMTs available for years, but they’re adding two new models – an M12 and an M18. And they’re both FUEL versions.
First up is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL OMT. Milwaukee says the M12 FUEL OMT delivers the fastest cut speed and lowest full-tool vibration on a 12V platform. Slide in an M12 XC 4.0 battery, and the tool can make up to 54 1”x2” cuts in oak, and up to 65 1”x2” cuts in pine. Other premium features include tool-free blade changes, a 12-setting speed dial to match the tool’s speed to your application, and a bright and shiny LED light. Here’s the full list of features and specs from Milwaukee:
M12 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool (2526-21XC):
• Oscillation Angle: 3.9 Degrees
• OPM Highest Setting: 20,000 OPM
• OPM Lowest Setting: 10,000 OPM
• Variable Speed Dial
• Tool-Free Blade Change
• Length: 11.2” (tool-only)
• Weight: 3.2 lbs. w/battery
• 3-year warranty
The Milwaukee M12 FUEL Multi Tool will be available in September 2020 as a bare tool (2526-20) or in a kit with the M12 FUEL™ Oscillating Multi-Tool, an M12™ REDLITHIUM XC4.0 Battery, M12 Charger, (1) Universal Fit OPEN-LOK Oscillating Multi-Tool Wood Blade, (1) Multi-Tool Sanding Pad, (1) 60 Grit Sand Paper, (1) 80 Grit Sand Paper, (2) 120 Grit Sand Paper, (1) 240 Grit Sand Paper, and a Lunchbox Carrying Bag.
Now on to the M12’s big brother: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL OMT. With its aggressive oscillation angle of 4.2 degrees and speeds of up to 20,000 OPM, the new tool claims the title of fastest cut speed in the industry. Milwaukee says the tool has the power to perform tasks as demanding as making rip cuts through hardwoods and nail-embedded wood. As with the M12 version, Milwaukee has designed the tool to keep overall tool vibration to a minimum.
But wait – there’s more! Along with its ten speed settings, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL OMT has an Auto-Load feature, that adapts the tool’s cutting speed to your application. A 180 degree LED light illuminates the fine work you’re doing, and with the ability to run on any M18 battery, pick a big honker, and you can get an entire day’s work done on a single charge. Here’s the spec list:
• OPM Highest Setting: 20,000 OPM
• OPM Lowest Setting: 10,000 OPM
• Oscillation Angle: 4.2 Degrees
• Auto-Load Feature
• 180-Degree LED Light
• Variable Speed Dial
• Length: 12.2”
• Height: 3.9”
• Weight: 4.2 lbs. w/battery
• 3-year warranty on battery
• 5-year warranty on tool
The M18 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool will be available in November 2020 as a bare tool (2836-20), or in a kit that includes the M18 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool, an M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery, an M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger, (1) Universal Fit OPEN-LOK Oscillating Multi-Tool Wood Blade, (1) Multi-Tool Sanding Pad, (1) 60 Grit Sand Paper, (1) 80 Grit Sand Paper, (2) 120 Grit Sand Paper, and (1) 240 Grit Sand Paper.
Cutting Edge Products From The Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One
Those fancy-schmancy OMTs aren’t going to do you any good if you don’t have some beefy blades on the business end. Milwaukee Tool has just added several new OMT blades to tackle all your slicing and dicing needs, all of which make use of a Universal Fit OPEN-LOK Connection for speedy blade changes.
There are a LOT of new blades, for several different applications; here’s the full rundown from Milwaukee:
Titanium Enhanced Extreme Materials Carbide Teeth Blades
For use in wood, screws, nails, cement board, plaster, and other cutting applications, the OPEN-LOK™ Titanium Enhanced Carbide Teeth Extreme Materials Blade is designed with a thinner blade and unique aggressive tooth design to offer faster cutting performance in wood when compared to the standard carbide blade. The Extreme Materials Carbide Teeth Blade lasts up to 50X longer than standard bi-metal blades and can be used in a wide range of materials. The blade is available in a 1-3/8” width.
Titanium Enhanced Extreme Metal Carbide Teeth Blade
For use in the most demanding metal cutting applications, the OPEN-LOK™ Titanium Enhanced Carbide Teeth Extreme Metal Blade lasts up to 50X longer than standard bi-metal blades. The Extreme Metal Blade is ideal for cutting screws, bolts, metal pipe, nails, and more. This blade is available in 1-3/8” width.
Titanium Enhanced Bi-Metal Multi-Material Blades
The OPEN-LOK™ Titanium Enhanced Bi-Metal Multi-Material Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades are made with premium high-speed steel and are enhanced with a titanium coating to deliver longer life. These Multi-Material Blades are ideal for cuts in wood, nails, PVC, and drywall. The blades are available in 3/8”, 1-1/4”, 1-3/8”, 2-1/2” and 3-1/2” widths.
Titanium Enhanced Bi-Metal Metal Blades
For better cutting performance in soft metals, the new multi-tool blade range features Universal Fit OPEN-LOK™ Titanium Enhanced Bi-Metal Metal Cutting Blades. These multi-tool blades are made with premium high-speed steel and are titanium enhanced for longer life. These blades feature a uniquely designed combination of tooth form and material to offer better cutting performance in soft metals, wood, nails, PVC, and drywall. The blades are available in 1-1/8” and 1-3/4” widths.
Japanese Tooth Hardwood Blades
For users that need more cut control in hardwood applications, the Universal Fit OPEN-LOK™ HCS Japanese Tooth PRO-CURVE™ Hardwood Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades are made from premium high carbon steel. The triple ground Japanese teeth with PRO-CURVE™ Technology deliver increased accuracy in hardwood applications and cut 2X faster than standard wood blades. While these blades are ideal for making precise cuts in hardwood, they can also be used in soft woods, PVC, drywall, and other soft materials. The blades are available in 1-3/8” and 2-1/2” widths.
Wood Blades
When cutting into wood, PVC, drywall, and other soft materials, the Oscillating Multi-Tool HCS Wood Blades utilize premium, high-carbon steel with edge-ground teeth to provide users with optimal cutting performance. These multi-tool blades are designed with a longer blade body and an aggressive tooth form to deliver faster cuts than Milwaukee’s previous generation of wood multi-tool blades. The blades are available in 1-3/8”, 2-1/2” & 3-1/2” widths.
Specialty Blades
The new multi-tool blade lineup also includes oscillating multi-tool accessories for various sanding, scraping, grinding, and material removal applications:
• Triangle Sanding Pad: Utilizes a dense foam backer for flexibility and durability to sand in hard to reach places.
• Rigid & Flexible Scrapers: Constructed of solid stainless steel for versatile and quick removal of paints, adhesives and sealants.
• Multi-Cutter Scraper: Constructed of solid stainless steel with three different cutting edges for cutting through carpet, roofing paper, asphalt roofing, shingles, and cardboard.
• Sealant Cutting Blades: Equipped with a wide or tapered edge for easy sealant removal in expansion joints and a Mushroom sealant scraper is complete with a flexible mushroom sharp for delicate sealant removal around glass.
• Hybrid Carbide Grit Boot Blade: Incorporate a 2-in-1 shape for fast grout and mortar removal.
• Diamond Grit Boot Blade: Constructed with more durable diamond grip for fast grout removal and up to 5x longer life than standard carbide grit blades.
• 5-in-1 Drywall Blade: Precision laser-cut to deliver 5-in-1 functionality for all drywall cutting needs.
All specialty blades come equipped with a Universal Fit OPEN-LOK™ Anchor for quick blade changes. Milwaukee OMT blades are available NOW, in several configurations:
• OPEN-LOK™ 1-3/8” Titanium Enhanced Bi-Metal Multi-Material Blade 3pk 49-25-1233
• OPEN-LOK™ 1-3/8” Titanium Enhanced Carbide Teeth Metal Blade 3pk 49-25-1503
• OPEN-LOK™ 1-3/8” 3pc All Purpose Multi-Tool Blade Variety Pack 49-10-9001: Contains (1) 1-3/8″ TiN Carbide Teeth Extreme Metal Blade, (1) 1-3/8″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blade, (1) 1-3/8″ HCS Japanese Tooth Blade
• OPEN-LOK™ 3pc Multi-Material Cutting Multi-Tool Blade Variety Pack 49-10-9005: Contains (1) 1-3/8″ TiN Carbide Teeth Extreme Materials Blade, (1) 1-3/8″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blade, (1) 2-1/2″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blade
• OPEN-LOK™ 3pc Metal Cutting Multi-Tool Blade Variety Pack 49-10-9006: Contains (1) 1-3/8″ TiN Carbide Teeth Extreme Metal Blade, (1) 1-1/8″ Bi-Metal TIN Metal Blade, (1) 1-3/4″ Bi-Metal TIN Metal Blade
• OPEN-LOK™ 6pc Multi-Tool Blade Kit 49-10-9112: Contains (2) 1-3/8″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blades, (1) 2-1/2″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blade, (2) 1-3/8″ HCS Japanese Tooth Blades, (1) 1-3/8″ HCS Wood Blade
• OPEN-LOK™ 9pc Multi-Tool Blade Kit 49-10-9113: Contains (1) 1-3/8″ TiN Carbide Teeth Extreme Metal Blade, (2) 1-3/8″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blades, (1) 2-1/2″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blades, (1) 3-1/2″ Bi-Metal TIN Multi-Material Blade,(2) 1-3/8″ HCS Japanese Toot Blades, (2) 1-3/8″ HCS Wood Blade
Let’s Make Some Tiny Holes!
Next in our rundown of Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One is another of my favorite specialty tools: a 23-gauge pin nailer. I’ve used a pneumatic pinner for years, and I love the surprising gripping power you get from a tiny little nail. The beauty of the 23-gauge pinner is the almost unnoticeable hole it leaves behind. This makes it a favor of finish carpenters, woodworkers, cabinet makers, and hobbyists.
Now Milwaukee has made this sweet tool even sweeter, with the introduction of the Milwaukee M12 23GA Pin Nailer. With no hose to drag along, this lightweight little nailer is extremely easy to maneuver into tight spaces. The M12 23 GA pinner uses a nitrogen air spring mechanism to consistently set pins to the right depth in both hard and soft woods.
A non-marring precision point tip makes for accurate pin placement. Other features include dry-fire lockout to prevent misfires and damage to your workpiece, and a double-action trigger. The Milwaukee M12 23GA pinner drives 23-gauge headless pins from ½” to 1-3/8” in length. You’ll be able to buy it as a bare tool (2540-20) or in a kit (2540-21), and you should be able to start free-range pinning in the first quarter of 2021.
Time To Ratchet Up The Hatchet
We have a lot of trees on our property, and it seems like there are always several that need a bit of a trim. I have chainsaws, but most of them aren’t very light, and are often tough to maneuver in a tangle of branches. A Sawzall can often do the trick, but if there are a lot of thicker branches to attack, that’s usually not the fastest plan of attack. Now there’s a new blade in town; it’s 6” long, weighs less than 5 lbs., and it’s a FUEL tool that doesn’t need a drop of gas! Meet the Milwaukee M12 FUEL Hatchet 6” Pruning Saw.
Using Milwaukee’s Powerstate brushless motor, the Hatchet has the power to make cuts in hardwood up to 3” thick. With an M12 XC 4.0 Ah battery, the saw has enough run time to complete up to 120 cuts in 2” oak. The Redlink Plus electronics provide the Hatchet with instant throttle response, and the variable speed trigger offers excellent control while making your cuts. Here’s the spec list from Milwaukee:
• 6” Oregon® Bar & Chain
• Full House Chain
• Speed: 5 m/s
• Chain Gauge: .043”
• Chain Pitch: 3/8” Low Profile
• Oiler: Automatic
• Easy Access Chain Tensioner
• Metal Bucking Spikes
• Variable Speed Trigger
• Onboard Scrench Storage
• Length: 18.49”
• Height: 9.12”
• Width: 3.76”
• Weight: 4.85 lbs w/battery
• 3-year warranty
The Milwaukee M12 FUEL HATCHET 6” Pruning Saw will be available this month (August 2020) as a bare tool (2527-20), and in a kit (2527-21) that includes the Hatchet 6” Pruning Saw, an M12 REDLITHIUM XC4.0 Battery, M12 Charger, 6” Oregon® bar and chain, Scabbard, and Scrench.
Oregon, one of the best-known names in chainsaw technology, provides the bar and chain for the Milwaukee M12 Hatchet. A “full house” design is used for the chain, including a cutter on every drive link on the chain, instead of every other drive link. This technique delivers cleaner cuts and reduces vibration. Additional features include automatic chain oiling, an easy access chain tensioner, metal bucking spikes, and onboard storage for the scrench.
For The Wrecker, You AXed For It…
While the M12 FUEL Hatchet is an excellent solution for trimming branches, sometimes you have to get to the root of things. Burying a spinning chainsaw blade (or even a NON-spinning chainsaw blade) in the dirt is not generally recommended in the owner’s manual. Not to worry, though; Milwaukee has an app for that. Or, actually, an AX.
Milwaukee has had a line of tough carbide-tooth blades for years for cutting both wood and metal. More options are always good, though, and in September of 2020, Milwaukee is adding to the fun with new Carbide Teeth Pruning Blades, Multi-Material blades, and more sizes of their TORCH and TORCH with NITRUS blades. Here’s the scoop from Milwaukee:
The AX™ with Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood Blades
Built to deliver the fastest cuts above and below ground, the AX™ with Carbide Teeth SAWZALL® Blades for Pruning & Clean Wood are constructed with a 3TPI design for the fastest cutting in clean wood.
Featuring a low blade profile for root removal and an optimized carbide grade, these blades allow users to complete even the toughest root ball cuts and stump removals while withstanding impacts with harsh abrasives such as gravel, sand, and dirt. These blades deliver up to 50X more life in comparison to the carbon steel reciprocating saw blades available today.
The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth Blades
From clean wood to thick metals, the new WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth SAWZALL® Blades are the most versatile carbide blades on the market. Complete with a Fang Tip™ Design that allows for faster plunge cuts into wood materials and a 6TPI design for material versatility, the WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth Blades enable users to cut into everything from clean wood to thick metals for quick demolition and remodeling applications. These blades offer up to 50X more life vs. the standard bi-metal reciprocating saw blades available today.
The TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth Blades
Both the TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth and the TORCH™ with NITRUS CARBIDE™ blade lineups now include 12” models. Engineered with a 7TPI design to deliver extreme life and unmatched versatility in thick and extreme metal cutting applications, the TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth blades and the TORCH™ with NITRUS CARBIDE™ blades can tackle a wide variety of metal materials from black pipe to cast iron.
SAWZALL® Blades with Carbide Teeth
AX™ Blades
6” 3TPI The AX™ for Pruning and Clean Wood with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5231
• $6.97
• 1PKs and 3PKs
9” 3TPI The AX™ for Pruning and Clean Wood with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5232
• $9.97
• 1PKs and 3PKs
12” 3TPI The AX™ for Pruning and Clean Wood with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5233
• $12.97
• 1PKs and 3PKs
WRECKER™ Blades
6” 6TPI The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5241
• $9.97
• 1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
9” 6TPI The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5242
• $12.97
• 1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
12” 6” 6TPI The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5243
• $15.97
• 1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
TORCH™ Blades
12” 7TPI The TORCH™ Carbide Teeth 48-00-5203
• $20.97
• 1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
12” 7TPI The TORCH™ with NITRUS CARBIDE™ for Cast Iron 48-00-5263
• $27.97
• 1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
25 Packs
6” 7TPI The TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth 25PK 48-00-8501
• $249.97
9” 7TPI The TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth 25PK 48-00-8502
• $324.97
9” 5TPI The AX™ with Carbide Teeth 25PK 48-00-8526
• $214.97
Get A Handle On D-Handle
The next things to spurt out of the Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One are three tools designed to have a big impact on your work. We’ll start with the big gun: The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1” D-Handle Standard Anvil HTIW (High Torque Impact Wrench), the world’s first cordless wrench of this size.
Need to bust a nut? This big boy has 2,000 ft-lbs. of nut-busting torque! Time to tighten it back up? You’ll have 1,900 ft-lbs. of fastening torque to play with. Pretty incredible power out of an 18V tool! Here’s the complete spec list:
• Anvil Type: 1” Friction Ring w/ Thru Hole
• Fastening Torque: 1,900 ft-lbs
• Nut-Busting Torque: 2,000 ft-lbs
• DRIVE CONTROL™: 4-Mode Customizable
• 360° Tool-Free Adjustable Handle
• RPM: 0 – 1,200
• IPM: 0 – 1,440
• ONE-KEY™ Enabled: Yes
• Tool Length (w/ battery): 17.94”
• Tool Weight (w/ battery): 24.4 lbs
• Warranty: 2 Years
Like all M18 FUEL products, the new Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1” D-Handle Standard Anvil HTIW makes use of the RED trifecta: REDLINK PLUS intelligence, an M18 REDLITHIUM battery, and a POWERSTATE brushless motor. These three components work together to protect the tool and battery against overloads, overdischarge and overheating. They also optimize the life of the battery pack, and the amount of work that can be done per charge. Using an M18 High Output HD 12.0 Ah battery, the D-handle wrench has enough run time to install up to 200 1-1/4” bolts.
A four-mode drive control makes it easy for users to switch between modes, to get just the right power and speed for the application. As an added benefit, Milwaukee’s ONE-KEY system is incorporated into the tool. This allows users to customize, manage and track the wrench, and to choose among four fully customizable modes to easily dial in the perfect combination of speed, power and torque for frequently-used applications.
As an added sneak peek, Milwaukee will soon offer an M18 FUEL 1” D-Handle Extended Anvil HTIW w/ ONE-KEY for applications that need more reach. A special lug-nut mode that can be enabled through the ONE-KEY app will be included. The lug-nut mode will automatically shut off the tool within the targeted torque range of 350-450 lbs., to prevent over-torquing. The extended anvil version should be available in October 2020.
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1” D-Handle Standard Anvil HTIW with ONE-KEY will be available this month (August 2020) as a bare tool (2868-20), and in a kit (2868-22HD) that includes the D-Handle wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT HD12.0 Battery Packs, M18 & M12 Rapid Charger, Tool Free Adjustable Handle, Lanyard Loop, and Contractor Bag.
Take The Torque Down A Notch
Not everybody works on big construction equipment, and 2,000 ft-lbs. of torque might be overkill to loosen up those rusted bolts on that old Honda Civic. You still need a wrench with some oomph, though, and three years ago Milwaukee came out with a mid-torque impact wrench. It fills in the size and power gap between compact impact wrenches and the big guns like the 1” D-Handle wrench.
Now they’ve updated that mid-torque wrench, and while they significantly decreased the length on the new Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque Impact Wrench, they also increased the torque. Milwaukee says the ½”-drive version’s 650 ft-lbs. of nut-busting torque should enable most users to handle over 90% of their daily applications without needing to grab the high-torque impact wrench.
The smaller size of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque impact wrenches lets them get access to stubborn fasteners the bigger wrenches can’t get at. Despite being the most compact tools in their class, the mid-torque wrenches still have the power needed to bust loose large bolts or lug nuts.
Power tools aren’t generally known for their intelligence, but these are the smartest impact wrenches I’ve ever seen. All of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL mid-torque impacts are equipped with a four-mode DRIVE CONTROL. A single button on the tool lets you select from among a range of pre-set RPM and IPM levels.
For example, selecting Mode 4 while in forward kicks in AUTO SHUT-OFF, which prevents overtightening by applying no more than 35 ft-lbs. of torque. When the tool is in reverse, Mode 4 activates Bolt Removal control. This provides full torque output, then slows the speed once the bolt is loosened to prevent dropping fasteners. Not that THAT ever happens!
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque impact wrenches come in several flavors. You can choose a 3/8” friction ring, a ½” friction ring, or a ½” pin detent version. All models should be available in November 2020. Here are all the specs from Milwaukee:
M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ 3/8” Friction Ring (2960-22) – replacing 2852
Nut-Busting Torque: 600 ft-lbs
Fastening Torque: 550 ft-lbs
RPM: 0-2,575 RPM
IPM: 0-3,100 IPM
4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ (includes Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
Tool Length: 6”
Tool Weight (w/ battery): 5 lbs
Kit Includes: M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ 3/8” Friction Ring, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM XC5.0™ Battery Packs, M12/M18 Charger, and Contractor Bag.
Also available as a Bare Tool (2960-20) or with REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 Compact Batteries (2960-22CT)
M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ ½” Friction Ring (2962-22) – replacing 2861
Nut-Busting Torque: 650 ft-lbs
Fastening Torque: 550 ft-lbs
RPM: 0-2,575 RPM
IPM: 0-3,100 IPM
4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ (includes Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
Tool Length: 6”
Tool Weight (w/ battery): 5.1 lbs
Kit Includes: M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ ½” Friction Ring, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM XC5.0™ Battery Packs, M12/M18 Charger, and Contractor Bag.
Also available as a Bare Tool (2962-20)
M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ ½” Pin Detent (2962P-22) – replacing 2860
Nut-Busting Torque: 650 ft-lbs
Fastening Torque: 550 ft-lbs
RPM: 0-2,575 RPM
IPM: 0-3,100 IPM
4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ (includes Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
Tool Length: 6”
Tool Weight (w/ battery): 5.1 lbs
Kit Includes: M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ ½” Pin Detent, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM XC5.0™ Battery Packs, M12/M18 Charger, and Contractor Bag.
Also available as a Bare Tool (2962P-20)
Also Available:
M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench Protective Boot (49-16-2960)
• Fits the following M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrenches: 2960, 2962, 2962P
M18 FUEL™ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench Lanyard Loop (49-16-2962)
Thank You Sir, May I Have Another? The Gen 3 Compact Impact Wrench
For those really tight spaces where even the mid-torque wrenches can’t squeeze in, Milwaukee has managed to make their smallest impact wrench even more compact. The Gen 3 Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Impact Wrenches are only 4.8” long – a full inch shorter than the previous version. And once again, they managed to increase power while reducing size; the new version brings up to 250 ft-lbs. of nut-busting torque to the game.
Smaller doesn’t mean dumber. The M18 FUEL compact impact is equipped with the same four-mode DRIVE CONTROL as its mid-torque big brother. AUTO SHUT-OFF applies no more than 20 ft-lbs. of torque in forward, to prevent overtightening. Bolt Removal control works the same as on the bigger wrench, applying full torque until the fastener is loose, then slowing down.
On the off chance your work area isn’t brilliantly lit, three LEDs help chase away the shadows. Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Impact Wrenches are available in 3/8” and ½” drive versions, and should be available in November 2020. Here are the full specs from Milwaukee:
M18 FUEL™ 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Kit (2854-22)- replacing 2754
Nut-busting Torque: 250 ft-lbs
Fastening Torque: 250 ft-lbs
RPM: 0-2,400 RPM
IPM: 0-3,500 IPM
4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ (includes Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
Tool Length: 4.8”
Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbs
Kit Includes: M18™ FUEL 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM XC5.0™ Battery Packs, M12/M18 Charger, and Contractor Bag.
*Also available as a kit with REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 Compact Batteries (2854-22CT) and as a bare tool (2854-20)
M18 FUEL™ 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Kit (2855-22)- replacing 2755B
Nut-busting Torque: 250 ft-lbs
Fastening Torque: 250 ft-lbs
RPM: 0-2,400 RPM
IPM: 0-3,500 IPM
4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ (includes Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
Tool Length: 4.9”
Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbs
Kit Includes: M18™ FUEL 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM XC5.0™ Battery Packs, M12/M18 Charger, and Contractor Bag.
*Also available as a bare tool (2855-20)
M18 FUEL™ 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent Kit (2855P-22)- replacing 2755
Nut-busting Torque: 250 ft-lbs
Fastening Torque: 250 ft-lbs
RPM: 0-2,400 RPM
IPM: 0-3,500 IPM
4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ (includes Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
Tool Length: 4.9”
Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbs
Kit Includes: M18™ FUEL 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM XC5.0™ Battery Packs, M12/M18 Charger, and Contractor Bag.
*Also available as a bare tool (2855P-20)
M18 FUEL™ Compact Impact Wrench Protective Boot (49-16-2854)
Fits the following M18 FUEL™ Compact Impact Wrenches: 2854, 2855, 2855P
Plumbing The Depths Of The Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One
Is your business going down the drain? Milwaukee has an easier way for you to accomplish it. The new Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sectional Machine for 5/8” and 7/8” cable is VERY portable, and Milwaukee claims it’s the most powerful sectional machine for 1-1/4” to 6” drain lines. Milwaukee says the powerful brushless motor has more power than corded machines, and can clear heavy roots up to 150’ out!
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sectional Machine is the lightest and most compact in its class, making it easy to schlep around. You can even add straps, leaving your hands free to carry cable and other tools. When equipped with an M18 High Output HD 12.0 Ah battery, the machine will get you through multiple jobs on a single charge. Launch date for the sectional machine is November 2020, product numbers are 2818A-21, 2818B-21, and 2818-21.
Drum Roll, Please…
For those cleanout problems where the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sectional Machine doesn’t have the reach or capacity, roll out the Milwaukee MX FUEL Sewer Drum Machine. Weighing in at a svelte 119 lbs., vs. the often 200-lb. weight of a corded drum machine, the MX FUEL unit is also equipped with POWERTREDZ Lift Assist technology. POWERTREDZ makes it easier for one person to get the big machine in and out of vehicles, and up and down stairs.
Once the Milwaukee MX FUEL Sewer Drum Machine is in place, it’s ready to get to work, without the hassle – and hazards – of using an extension cord. And it has plenty of power; the machine can clear roots up to 200’ out, in 3” – 8” sewer lateral lines.
Tired of having to manually pull back heavy cable through the pipes? The CABLE DRIVE Automatic Feed and Retract feature does the job for you. There’s a RAPID STOP button to quickly release the drive bearings, to keep the cable from binding. To keep you looking good and smelling sweet, the drum is fully enclosed, to contain any goop that comes back with the cable. The Milwaukee MX FUEL Sewer Drum Machine is available now, and so are these specs from Milwaukee:
Specifications (MXF501-1CP)
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
Battery System: MX FUEL™
Drain Line Capacity: 200’
Drum Capacity: 100 ft of 5/8” or 3/4″ cable
Recommended Pipe Sizes: 3 – 8”
Cable Capacity: 5/8” – 3/4″
Feed Type: Manual or Automatic
Cable Spin Speed: 200 RPM
Length: 32.5”
Width: 22”
Height: 47”
Weight: 119 lbs
Equipment Warranty: 2 Year
Battery Warranty: 2 Year
ONE-KEY™ Compatible: Yes
Kit Includes: (1) MX FUEL™ Sewer Drum Machine w/ POWERTREDZ™, (1) MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ CP203 BATTERY PACK (MXFCP203); (1) MX FUEL™ CHARGER (MXFC)
*Version without POWERTREDZ™ Lift Assist also available (MXF500-1CP)
Additional Accessories:
5/8″ X 100′ Inner Core Drum Cable (48-53-2310)
3/4″ X 100′ Inner Core Drum Cable (48-53-2410)
3/4″ X 2′ Leader Cable (48-53-2902)
5/8″ X 2′ Leader Cable (48-53-2802)
Head Attachment Kit for 5/8″ & 3/4″ Drum Cable (48-53-2840)
MX FUEL™ Sewer Drum Machine Front Guide Hose (47-53-5001)
MX FUEL™ Sewer Drum Machine Load Wheel (47-53-5002)
Bringing The Power: The Milwaukee MX FUEL Carry-On 3600W/1800W Power Supply
Next up is an item that a lot of users are eager to get their hands on: A compact power supply with no fumes. Putting out 3,600 peak watts and 1,800 continuous watts of pure sine inverter energy, the Milwaukee MX FUEL Carry-On Power Supply can power anything from 15A corded tools to sensitive electronics.
The Milwaukee Milwaukee MX FUEL Carry-On Power Supply is very compact, and its lack of noise and emissions make it ideal for use in confined spaces. A metal roll cage helps protect it from rowdy coworkers, and it can be operated on a single MX battery, or with two for double the run time. The Carry-On power supply (MXF041-1XC) should be available in early 2021.
Time To Suck It Up
Got a little mess to clean up? Maybe even a wet mess? Here’s a little red helper, in the form of the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum. Not only is it the most compact wet/dry vac available today, at 87 dB(A) it’s also up to 2X quieter than other wet/dry vacs in its class.
And this little vac really sucks. Its brushless motor delivers up to 45 CFM and 42” of suction, and with an M12 XC 6.0 Ah battery on board, it will run up to 14 minutes on High or 26 minutes on Low. To clean up all the little stuff, the vac is equipped with a washable HEPA filter.
The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum has a stackable design and a compact footprint, with enclosed internal storage for all its accessories. Launch date is October 2020; here are the specs from Milwaukee:
Air Volume: 45 CFM
Sealed Suction in Water: 42”
Canister Capacity: 1.6 Gallons
Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4”
Height: 11.9”
Length: 13.7”
Width: 8.7”
Weight: 10.6 lbs.
Warranty: 5-Year Tool, 3-Year Battery
Kit (0960-21) Includes: M12 FUEL™ 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum, M12™ XC6.0 Battery, M12™ Charger, Hose, HEPA Filter, Crevice Tool, Utility Nozzle, and Wall Mount Kit
Bare tool also available (0960-20)
Accessories Sold Separately:
HEPA Filter: 49-90-1900
Foam Wet Filter: 49-90-2015
3 Pk Fleece Dust Bags: 49-90-2016
1-1/4” Round Brush Tool: 49-90-2017
Vacuum Power Tool Adapter: 49-90-2018
Who’s Gonna Clean That Up?
Got a bit of job site debris to deal with? Milwaukee offers a unique solution with its new Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Vacuum. With five options to choose from (powered floor tool, floor tool, crevice tool and flexible hose, brush tool and utility tool), the compact vac should be able to handle just about any mess you can make, at any working height.
According to Milwaukee, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Vacuum delivers up to 50% more sustained suction that many other cordless compact vacs currently available. The vac accomplishes this by using a two-stage separation process, to divide large and small chunks before they hit the filter.
Speaking of filters, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Vacuum uses a washable HEPA filter and foam pre-filter, for optimal dust and microparticle collection. Run time is good, with up to 18 minutes in High Mode and 28 minutes in Low Mode, using an M18 XC 5.0 Ah battery. Launch is set for October 2020. And now, the specs:
M18 FUEL™ Compact Vacuum (0940-20)
Air Volume: 32 CFM
Sealed Suction: 80” H20
Air Performance: 98 Air Watts
Canister Capacity: 0.25 Gallons
Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4”
Height: 11.65”
Length: 13.07”
Width: 6.39”
Weight: 4.35 lbs
Warranty: 5-Year Limited
Includes: M18 FUEL™ Compact Vacuum, Extension Wand, Powered Floor Tool, Floor Tool, Flexible Hose, Crevice Tool, Utility Tool, Brush Tool, Accessory Holder, HEPA Filter, and Foam Pre-Filter
Batteries sold separately
HEPA Filter Replacement available (49-90-2012)
Got Debris? Pack It Out With The Milwaukee M18 FUEL PACKOUT 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
For those even bigger job site messes, Milwaukee introduces the most powerful small capacity 18V wet/dry vac. The brushless motor in the Milwaukee M18 FUEL PACKOUT 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum provides up to 60% more suction, and the vac interlocks seamlessly with other components in the PACKOUT system.
To maximize ease of use, the vac can be used both on or off the PACKOUT stack. To prevent annoying others on the site, it operates at a relatively quiet 87 dB(A), and like the other compact vacs, uses a washable HEPA filter.
A sweet addition to the package is a power tool adapter, to serve as a dust collection system for your power tools. Like the other vacs, it’s due out in October 2020. And now, on to the specs:
Air Volume: 50 CFM
Sealed Suction in Water: 47”
Sound Power Level: 87 dB(A)
Canister Capacity: 2.5 Gallons
Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4”
Height: 12.8”
Length: 17.1”
Width: 10.5”
Weight: 11.3 lbs
Warranty: 5-Year Tool
Includes: M18 FUEL™ PACKOUT™ 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum, Flexible Hose, HEPA Filter, Crevice Tool, Utility Nozzle, Vacuum Power Tool Adapter.
*Batteries sold separately
Accessories Sold Separately:
HEPA Filter: 49-90-1900
Foam Wet Filter: 49-90-2015
3 Pk Fleece Dust Bags: 49-90-2016
1-1/4” Round Brush Tool: 49-90-2017
Vacuum Power Tool Adapter: 49-90-2018
Final Enlightenment From The Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One
Scared of the dark? Got a landing strip you need to light up? Coming early in 2021, Milwaukee can help you out, in the form of the Milwaukee MX FUEL Tower Light/Charger. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the MX Fuel Tower Light will crank out an astounding 27,000 lumens of task and area lighting. That’s approximately three times brighter than the sun. Well, not really, but it’s pretty darn bright.
Four multidirectional light heads allow users to light up multiple areas at the same time. Milwaukee’s TRUEVIEW High Definition output provides an accurate look at whatever you’re working on.
Not content with being the brightest bulb on the site, the Milwaukee MX FUEL Tower Light/Charger is also the toughest. It has 8” all-terrain wheels to make it easy to schlep across the job site, and its four outriggers will keep it stable once it gets where it’s going. Setup is fast, and the light can reach a maximum height of 10’ , using its motorized mast. When its work is done, it collapses down to 44” for easy transport and storage.
Coming Soon: Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode Two!
Wow – Milwaukee gave us quite a bit to digest in Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode One! We’re looking forward to getting a hands-on look at some of these new and innovative tools, and I suspect we’re not the only ones. Hopefully this will hold you until Episode Two airs; it’s set for September 10th at 5:00 p.m. CST.
In the PIPELINE for the next episode is a look at additions to the PACKOUT lineup, and a sneak peek at Milwaukee’s entry into an entire new product category. You can sign up now by clicking on the banner below. See you in September!
