Idiots guide to Milwaukee.....

[MF565]

Currently got a fair selection of M18 batteries currently have hi torque 1/2inch but want something smaller and handier for little jobs. Have a FID hex for screws and teks and a set of adapters for sockets but keep breaking them off so wanting something that size and simlar power but with 1/2inch anvil for lighter fitting work.

 

[B R C]

Quite fancy the m12 angled die grinder, with coupon comes in at about £85+vat, can’t be bad

 

[ACEngineering]

Quite fancy the m12 angled die grinder, with coupon comes in at about £85+vat, can’t be bad

I have one, is very handy, not used my 90 deg air one at all since i got it. Its not quite as powerful but it is more controlled and great with 2" roloc discs and carbide burs, use mine mostly on the 2amp battery but i do use the 6amp for anything prolonged or heavy

 

[Rob Graham]

Dogs shedding hair all over the bloody house and all I hear is 'whatever you do don't buy a Dyson!'

Anyone got one of these? Milwaukee 4933459204 M18 CV-0 Compact Hand Vac 18V Bare Unit, 18 V, red https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XTXH...t_i_FRTFK2398XEM492V0P9V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[shumungus]

Cheaper here.

Milwaukee M18CV-0 18V Compact Hand Vacuum (Body Only)

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

 

[shumungus]

Or buy the bigger one, all singing all dancing.

Milwaukee M18FCVL-0 'FUEL' Compact Vacuum L-Class

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

 

[B R C]

I have this one, works for me. Use it for sucking up after drilling concrete for fixings, flexi hose means you can easily point it exactly where you want so can get to all the nooks and crannies in vehicles.

Milwaukee M18VC2 Wet/Dry Vacuum M18 - Bare Unit

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

 

[theboytheboy]

what do people think is the best 115mm or 125mm angle grinder?

 

[ACEngineering]

what do people think is the best 115mm or 125mm angle grinder?

Depends which one! the older version is the same grinder just a different guard!

BUT there is a newer version that is 125mm and is a higher powered model, slightly longer overall and to get the best out of it you will want the new 5.5amp batteries or the 8amp/12amp ones which have better cells than the 4/5 and 9amp batteries.

 

[ACEngineering]

what do people think is the best 115mm or 125mm angle grinder?

These are the current range of grinders milwaukee making, see link. The older one i have and alot of others have is part number M18CAG115XPDB-0 There is lots still availble to buy BUT they are all old stock as its obsolete now. Still a decent grinder though and i bought the 125mm gaurd for mine although 125mm x 1mm slitting discs will JUST fit in the 115mm gaurd anyway.

Cordless Angle Grinders & Polishers | Milwaukee® Tools | Milwaukee Tools UK

Welcome to Milwaukee UK’s official site. Milwaukee is an industry leading manufacturer of power tools, accessories and hand tools for the professional trade.

uk.milwaukeetool.eu

 

[Scragger]

The M18 125mm grinder, the lastest version that I can make out, available on eBay for a little over 200quid, through Powertool mate with a discount code. Is there any better deals out there?

 

[ACEngineering]

The M18 125mm grinder, the lastest version that I can make out, available on eBay for a little over 200quid, through Powertool mate with a discount code. Is there any better deals out there?

you will pay slightly more for it from ebay but only a couple of quid. UNLESS you cant claim the vat back? in which case ebay price is good deal. If you buy off ebay you will get a vat receipt for the full ebay price before the discount voucher so if you try to claim the vat back on the invoice your accounts wont match up to what you paid. its ideal for people that cant claim vat back but if you do claim it back you always need to check the website price.

 

[Half Pipe]

you will pay slightly more for it from ebay but only a couple of quid. UNLESS you cant claim the vat back? in which case ebay price is good deal. If you buy off ebay you will get a vat receipt for the full ebay price before the discount voucher so if you try to claim the vat back on the invoice your accounts wont match up to what you paid. its ideal for people that cant claim vat back but if you do claim it back you always need to check the website price.

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I print out the ebay order details showing the discount as part payment for the full vat invoice. It's bit of extra hassle, so only buy through eBay offer if it's good bit cheaper

 

[ACEngineering]

I print out the ebay order details showing the discount as part payment for the full vat invoice. It's bit of extra hassle, so only buy through eBay offer if it's good bit cheaper

yes, you can make it balance but if your vat registered don't assume everything powertoolmate list on eBay works out cheaper than there website cause some stuff does and some doesn't.

 

[Half Pipe]

yes, you can make it balance but if your vat registered don't assume everything powertoolmate list on eBay works out cheaper than there website cause some stuff does and some doesn't.

I know it's eBay trying to attract customers, ( supplier invoice shows full price, so doesn't look like they have anything Todo with eBay offers) have noticed the prices jump up just before an offer starts. Take powertoolmate as an example, no offer eBay prices not far above their own website.
But there is sometimes a bargain, maybe an item gets missed when inflating prices ready for offers

 

[ACEngineering]

I know it's eBay trying to attract customers, ( supplier invoice shows full price, so doesn't look like they have anything Todo with eBay offers) have noticed the prices jump up just before an offer starts. Take powertoolmate as an example, no offer eBay prices not far above their own website.
But there is sometimes a bargain, maybe an item gets missed when inflating prices ready for offers

Powertoolmate have the option to participate or not.

 

[quavers]

Milwaukee spanners are they any good?

 

[Tomr10]

Milwaukee spanners are they any good?

They'll do a turn

 

[ACEngineering]

Milwaukee spanners are they any good?

No idea but i can tell you there screw drivers are rubbish so do not waste your money on them.

 

[quavers]

https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/p/m...MIsqPTuvrm9QIVUuztCh2FXgz6EAQYGCABEgIzSPD_BwE £65 here for 15 spanners plus 20% off for first order , not using spanners every day so its a bit off compromise