MILWAUKEE M12 TOOL REVIEW

[DRAGON1]

This is my tool review of these tools:

MILWAUKEE M12 Cordless No-hub Driver 2455-22
MILWAUKEE M12 Cordlesss 3/8 Drill/Driver 2410-22
MILWAUKEE M12 Cordless ¼ Hex Impact Driver 2450-22
MILWAUKEE Spector AV M12 Cordless multi-media Camera Kit 2311-21

I was putting together fence pieces for my friend John and he had just bought the impact gun. I have a ton of cordless tools from 19.2 volt to 9 volt and was impressed by the light weight while still retaining the power.

I have used Milwaukee drills and sawzalls most of my life and am hard pressed to find a better one on the market.

I originally had picked up the spector AV at a auction for 75.00 (store price 200.00 at the time) and bought the rest at the Depot cause it is not far from me.

Everything was there in the boxes, Manuals and batteries. Only one had been opened and somebody had switched out the batteries for blown out ones so I had to return it at another Home Depot and exchange it.

I don’t know, I never read them past the battery charging instructions and how long they’ll last.
While this tool is not meant for continious use (such as putting a deck together where it would be stressed over the limits of a 12 volt system) It makes a great workshop assembly set for drawers, cabinets and door installations. I’ve already used it to put together a whole kitchen (15 base cabs, 15 drawers, 15 base doors, 8 wall cabs, ) and only did 1 battery charge ( I’ve got 8 batteries so I always rotate them.).

 
Also, the spector AV is a great little addition to my arsenal of tools. No more wondering what’s in a wall or pipe. With it’s 36 inch flexible wand it allows me to see inside walls, locate wires, find chases and and leaks. If you do a lot of “blind†work like I do, it is well worth the money even if it is high priced. The picture while only 4 inches wide is clear and very bright due to the built in light in the tip. Like I said, I got it way under cost but if I had the money, it would definitely be on my top list to buy.
Also, all the tools are very comfortable in hand cause there’s no battery to get in the way on the bottom.

I give it 4 stars due to the lightweight design (Under the old 9 volt Makita) and easy size with a good handle grip.

[John Morris]

Thanks Mike! I'll get this over to our Tool Review Page! Great review!

[John Nebelsiek]

I'd like to add to this review. I have the Spector AV as well as the 1/4" drill and impact driver.  I bought the NEW "extended life" 12v battery pack, a bit pricey but it LASTS WAY MORE than the 2X advertised. I was using it on a job where we were hanging sheetrock. It lasted about 2 HOURS.

I purhcased the EXTENSION for the Spector so I can now look 6' into those dark spaces. I've looked into suspended ceilings without so much as a whimper from owners. THEY love the idea that they too can see what's there. Picture quality is good and with 2 different light settings you can see without too much "distortion" remembering the lens is 1/4" diameter. The extensions go together with a rubber O ring so theoretically they are WATER TIGHT (haven't tested THAT theory).