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CWret

CWret

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I have a 25+ year old B&D corded bandfile (1/2”x18”). It works great but i have had to repair it recently and also I’d much prefer to upgrade to a battery powered unit. Battery powered for these small handheld tools is ideal.
I have looked at both the DeWalt and Milwaukee bandfiles and prefer the smaller but more flexible M12-2482 from Milwaukee (i have both Milwaukee and DeWalt systems but generally I prefer the M).

As much as i like the M12, it sells for $348 bare tool. Best deal i have seen is when they include a free battery.

So my question:
The M12 is awesome but expensive compared to this Chinese knockoff at less than $100
I’d like your opinion or has anyone tried one of these:
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or the DeWalt version at about the same price point:

Here’s a link to the M12 bandfile

2482-20 for Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2" x 18" Bandfile Length 15.6 in Height 2.2 in Width 4.9 in, Spot Welding Equipment - Amazon Canada

2482-20 for Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2" x 18" Bandfile Length 15.6 in Height 2.2 in Width 4.9 in in Spot Welding Equipment.
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PS These are very handy tools and IMO they are not fully appreciated until you have had hands on experience. If my old B&D dies I will immediately get a replacement- and this time battery powered.

Edit - for me - as an Amazon prime member - once in my cart both the Milwaukee and DeWalt bandfile knock-offs are close to the same price.

Edit 2: I’m hoping for a BlackFriday deal on the original M12. I saw it at a box store Milwaukee demo day. It is IMO worth the high price but i resist making the plunge since my B&D just won’t die.
 
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I have the Milwaukee 3/8" & love it. (BTW I buy the abrasive sanding belts & texturing belts off AliExprress for a fraction). I didnt know there were 1/2" knockoffs. You just know they cut corners somewhere. But for 1/3 the price & takes the same batteries... might be worth a gamble. I have a 110v Dremel knock-off rotary tool, some no-name or Crappy Tire brand I forget. I went out of my way to abuse it for the toughest jobs to keep my 'good' ones alive longer. It just refuses to die. The brushes are in good shape & I swapped out a bearing from one I had. Sometimes they get it right, sometimes not.
 
I have a air knockoff one and love using it. Its nice to run around corners and inside edges when welding.
 
@djberta I've looked at the air ones as my shop is well plumbed for air. If I could find one that too Ridgid batteries I'd snap it up
 
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