I'm currently gearing up my DIY garage for home and automotive projects and have been buying Milwaukee tools over the last couple of weeks. I've got a bunch of Fuel versions like the M12 stubby, M18 mid torque, and several other tools, including grinders and saws. I'm curious if anyone here regrets any Milwaukee purchases, especially in comparison to corded options or other brands. Is there anything non-Milwaukee that you think I absolutely need? I've already got manual tools covered and a two-stage air compressor, so I'm looking for more power tools. Also, should I skip any specific Milwaukee tools?
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My biggest regret was waiting too long to go for the Fuel series. I initially tried out cheaper brands, and trust me, they really slowed me down. Now that I have the M18 Fuel tools, I can’t believe I wasted time on those other brands; they were just underpowered and broke when I needed them most.
Honestly, I've had nothing but good experiences with Milwaukee tools. They’re reliable, and I’d buy them again in a heartbeat. But I’d definitely stock up on the Milwaukee lights; they're super handy for those dimly lit projects.
If you've got the M12 stubby and mid torque, you might want to skip the M18 High Torque. Those already offer really good torque for most jobs unless you’re working on something like heavy machinery that requires crazy high torque.
But I wouldn't dismiss the High Torque too quickly. The 1500 ft-lbs that it provides can be a game-changer for farm equipment where you need that extra oomph!
I hear ya! But I’m a bit cautious about spending premium cash on lights since I feel like the tech is similar across brands. Last I checked, LED's are pretty generic.