Tool Milwaukee M12 multi-head driver

[CWret]

At the Alymer meetup I meet reps from Wise Line Tools. I asked if the M12 multi-head driver was coming on sale (M2505-11). They said maybe in the fall. I did not want to wait that long and I am very glad I decided not to wait. This little drill/driver is so very versatile it is amazing.
I have a few pictures that I will add here, but if you want a better look at it, see the Milwaukee link below which includes a good one minute video.
It comes with 4 heads:
- 3/8” keyless chuck which is very smooth and controllable;
- off-set attachment to get into tight corners;
- right-angled attachment to also help getting into tight spots; and
- 1/4” hex attachment for drills or various screw types.
These attachments can be put in tandem so you can (for example) use both the off-set and right-angled attachments together.
Here it is:

- with the offset

- with offset and right-angle

- with right-angled attachment and 1/4” hex driver




PS1: I ordered it in the afternoon from Wise Line and 21 hours later it was at my door.
PS2: Free delivery on orders over $150 and also $10 off for new customers.
PS3: I considered getting it for my wife’s Mother’s Day gift. I would let her store it on my work bench. But I got her a card and some of the gourmet coffee she likes instead.

https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/Products-Repository/North-America/Products-and-PIPs/Power-Tools/Cordless/Drills/2505/Pages/2505

 

[CWret]

Oh yea - this is my first M12 tool. It came with a M12 charger that I do not need since I have a couple of chargers that do both M18 and M12. So if anyone wants the M12 charger you can pick it up in Burlington or I’ll ship it for the cost of mailing.

 

[ChazzC]

At the Alymer meetup I meet reps from Wise Line Tools. I asked if the M12 multi-head driver was coming on sale (M2505-11). They said maybe in the fall. I did not want to wait that long and I am very glad I decided not to wait. This little drill/driver is so very versatile it is amazing.
I have a few pictures that I will add here, but if you want a better look at it, see the Milwaukee link below which includes a good one minute video.
It comes with 4 heads:
- 3/8” keyless chuck which is very smooth and controllable;
- off-set attachment to get into tight corners;
- right-angled attachment to also help getting into tight spots; and
- 1/4” hex attachment for drills or various screw types.
These attachments can be put in tandem so you can (for example) use both the off-set and right-angled attachments together.
Here it is:
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- with the offset
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- with offset and right-angle
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- with right-angled attachment and 1/4” hex driver
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PS1: I ordered it in the afternoon from Wise Line and 21 hours later it was at my door.
PS2: Free delivery on orders over $150 and also $10 off for new customers.
PS3: I considered getting it for my wife’s Mother’s Day gift. I would let her store it on my work bench. But I got her a card and some of the gourmet coffee she likes instead.

https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/Products-Repository/North-America/Products-and-PIPs/Power-Tools/Cordless/Drills/2505/Pages/2505

That's a nifty tool, and not a bad price (only US$130 for the bare kit at Home Depot - but out of stock).

 

[Chicken lights]

Oh yea - this is my first M12 tool. It came with a M12 charger that I do not need since I have a couple of chargers that do both M18 and M12. So if anyone wants the M12 charger you can pick it up in Burlington or I’ll ship it for the cost of mailing.

If you're serious, I'd take that charger off your hands if we can work out a deal

 

[Dan Dubeau]

Oh yea - this is my first M12 tool. It came with a M12 charger that I do not need since I have a couple of chargers that do both M18 and M12. So if anyone wants the M12 charger you can pick it up in Burlington or I’ll ship it for the cost of mailing.

That looks like a pretty handy tool. Can see how that would be great for doing cabinetry install and stuff like that. Welcome to the m12 line......It might be your first tool, but wont be your last lol.

May I suggest this one as your 2nd.....This with a 2" roloc disc is VERY handy for deburring and just general fab work and lighter duty grinding stuff.

I've had mine for a couple years now, and am looking at picking up a 2nd (for the right 2nd hand price) to build a bandfile attachment for. They make one but I'm not rich enough to buy one new. The right angle grinders come up used for around $120 or cheaper quite a bit.

 

[Chicken lights]

That looks like a pretty handy tool. Can see how that would be great for doing cabinetry install and stuff like that. Welcome to the m12 line......It might be your first tool, but wont be your last lol.

May I suggest this one as your 2nd.....This with a 2" roloc disc is VERY handy for deburring and just general fab work and lighter duty grinding stuff.

I've had mine for a couple years now, and am looking at picking up a 2nd (for the right 2nd hand price) to build a bandfile attachment for. They make one but I'm not rich enough to buy one new. The right angle grinders come up used for around $120 or cheaper quite a bit.

I don't even know what it's called, but IR makes a pneumatic sander? grinder? it's on a 45* angle and you can dial in the speed, great for flap discs and cleaning up welds

 

[Dan Dubeau]

I don't even know what it's called, but IR makes a pneumatic sander? grinder? it's on a 45* angle and you can dial in the speed, great for flap discs and cleaning up welds

I've pretty much given up on air tools. I have a couple 90* and straight die grinders. Used to use them a bunch at work, as I always had access to air, but at home I don't have a big enough compressor, nor do I want to run one all the time if I had it. These small battery tools are slightly bigger, but the true value comes from not being tethered to an airline all the time. Air tools still have their place, but since leaving my old job mine just collect dust, and I suspect they will continue to do so as I add more and more battery tools. Not having to listen to that high pitched whine is a nice fringe benefit too.....

 

[Dan Dubeau]

What kind of clutch does that have Craig? I've been looking for a replacement for my old beloved Hitachi 12v Driver (not impact) for a while. That one might do the job if it has a friction clutch, not a click type. The extra attachments would sweeten the deal.

 

[Chicken lights]

I've pretty much given up on air tools. I have a couple 90* and straight die grinders. Used to use them a bunch at work, as I always had access to air, but at home I don't have a big enough compressor, nor do I want to run one all the time if I had it. These small battery tools are slightly bigger, but the true value comes from not being tethered to an airline all the time. Air tools still have their place, but since leaving my old job mine just collect dust, and I suspect they will continue to do so as I add more and more battery tools. Not having to listen to that high pitched whine is a nice fringe benefit too.....

I get that, and I'm slowly being won over to the cordless crowd.

There's a "feel" to using pneumatic tools, like that specific tool it's not the same as an angle grinder or even a 90* die grinder. It's got enough power to work hard but you can feather it too

 

[Dan Dubeau]

I can see how that IR tool would be very handy. That would be just the ticket hanging from a retractable hose reel above a fab bench so the hose is not always in the way.

Yes, I agree about feathering. I used small flap wheels and roloc discs quite a bit to blend 3d machined surfaces, and that ability to run them slow when needed was great, but having the power to hog when needed made them the right tool for the job over a battery one. The m12 angle die grinder has that variable speed ability to slow down and feather, but lacks a bit of that grunt for hogging like a good air one with a strong compressor behind it. It's not a huge gap, but it's noticeable. Part of that is the brake built into the m12, it trips if it's being leaned on too much, or catches. Despite being annoying sometimes, it's overall a nice feature to have.


An M12 jigsaw is a great size too. Used one last year and have been keeping an eye out for a cheap ~$50 used one ever since. I have two nice Bosch ones (A Barrel and D handle) but the m12 is great for a quick grab for a lot of wood cutting uses. I'd also love an m12 sized trim router....

 

[Chicken lights]

Agreed. When I tried out my M18 impact the other weekend it "felt" like it was either on or off, now it could be the one I have or it could be the operator. Like I said it's going to be my learning curve on using them.

When I chatted with wise line at the meet, I said I think I'll start with stuff where it doesn't matter if it gets wrecked. I don't need "feel" if it's broken already

But it was really nice not dragging around an air hose for once

 

[Dan Dubeau]

I have not used my 1/2" air impact in a long time. I have a compact 3/8" makita 18v impact, that is surprisingly powerful. I want to pickup a bigger 1/2" for busting wheel lugs, as my 3/8" just doesn't have enough jam for that, and it's not worth uncoiling an airhose out into the driveway for it. My current compressor doesn't have enough pressure/volume to make it work much better than the 3/8" battery one anyway so I usually just bust them all with a breaker bar, then spin them off with the 3/8" battery impact. I hand tighten with a star wrench to the manufactures recommended torque specs.......

We have a bunch of the larger 1/2" m18 impacts at work, and they're awesome. Pricey, but awesome. The 3/4" Hilti's though.....complete magic.

 

[Chicken lights]

See that's where I'm kicking myself, 3-5 years ago I bought a stubby 1/2" air impact. It's sweet for tight spots. Around the same time I replaced a few die grinders, also air. One was a mini die grinder, also great for small spots

But, pneumatic

To go back in time...

 

[CWret]

I'd take that charger off your hands if we can work out a deal

The deal is - it’s yours, done!

- This gives you a reason to stop in for a visit/tour of my mini shop in Burlington (next time your travels gets you close by). I often parked my rig out front, so no issues leaving you wheels there (it’s a dead end street). I’ll send you a PM with the address.
- or I can mail it
- or you can get it next time we meet
- or I likely will see Susq some time soon and you could get it there.

 

[CWret]

clutch does that have Craig?

Yes it has a clutch, it is smooth but not very strong even on the highest setting. But in the drill mode the trigger is very easy to control amount of torque.
I have quite a few M18 tools and like them. This is my first M12.

 

[Dan Dubeau]

Thanks. That sounds like exactly what I want (for power tapping small holes <1/4"). The click type are no good, and seem to be what's on most (what I've tried anyway) of the screw driver (not impact) type tools. I'll stick this tool on my 2nd hand radar.

 

[Chicken lights]

The deal is - it’s yours, done!

- This gives you a reason to stop in for a visit/tour of my mini shop in Burlington (next time your travels gets you close by). I often parked my rig out front, so no issues leaving you wheels there (it’s a dead end street). I’ll send you a PM with the address.
- or I can mail it
- or you can get it next time we meet
- or I likely will see Susq some time soon and you could get it there.

Let's leave it as a good reason to stop in to Burlington

Well, the only reason to stop in Burlington, really

 

[CWret]

This with a 2" roloc disc is VERY handy

I do like the 3M roloc system. I have a small air disc grinder and an air die grinder (1/4”). Since I got this, see pic, DeWalt 20v die grinder the air powered tools are pretty much not used.

Some of my Dremel accessories are here too. I did an in depth comparison between the Milwaukee and DeWalt battery air grinders. The DeWalt was a lot better in many respects (IMO and it is my only DeWalt battery tool).
I’ve had this baby belt sander for more than a dozen years
It is corded but not worth upgrading to battery since it is used at the work bench and not that often- but It is absolutely a very handy tool. So much so that i got similar ones for both my son and son-in-law.

 

[Dan Dubeau]

I have the m18 version of that dewalt, and the WEN version of the bandfile. Both very handy when you need. Mine stays plugged in within arms reach of my bench vise. Would love a cordless version of the bandfile built around the M12 angle grinder though. Just don't want to pay the $400 milwaukee ask for it......

If you love the roloc on that stick grinder your should try the m12 angle grinder......

 

[Chicken lights]

I like having one angle grinder with the roloc disc and one with a zip disc. If you watch your fingers you can run a 4" zip disc