Milwaukee Fastback 6in1..The Knife I want but it doesn’t work....
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2022
- Milwaukee Fastback is arguably the best carpenters knife made. This 6 in 1 has a issue though and why I’m returning it. Knife no 48-22-1505
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I've carried that Milwaukee Fastback with the screwdriver for over a year. Best "Multi-tool" I've ever carried.
Doesn’t it bother you that the bit doesn’t hold tightly at all?
@@judyl.761 I haven't experienced that issue.
@@judyl.761 They fixed that issue with the newer ones now. It's flawless.
I've now had this knife for well over a year and use it daily for plumbing. The bit loosened up and is a perfect knife now. Just get passed the first few months and you won't regret it.
Good to know.
Been carrying this for almost a year now, love this thing
This is a tool that works perfectly, I've used mine for over a year.. It is of the highest quality as far as construction is concerned. All functions work 100 percent. Imagine the time an engineering and manufacturing team went through to create an amazing tool only to have some one like this crap on the perfect tool you created. Buy it, you won't be sorry.
I carry the newer model everyday, next to my Leatherman Wave+ on my belt. This extends the blade life on my multi tool by tons. Cutting boxes, drywall and such, as you stated no cutting device in reach. The bit in the driver is respectfully tight. It does free up. Try some graphite or lube . I appreciate the input. It’s a great tool. Don’t dismiss it.
Carried it everyday since purchasing it. Tried some lubricant several months ago (helped a little bit) but graphite is where I think it’s at. Thanks for sharing.
And such…
These are the best I used these every day scraping tile joints and holds up great
I haven't had that issue with my 1505. Still great video. Thanks. They have another one with out the screw driver that holds up to five spare blades. The 1505 has a spot on the inside where you can store one extra blade
I *really* love the ergos of the OG Fastback.
So comfy
I have a few different fastback models that live in various pouches. This one lives on my small OX leather pouch with a sharpie, and mechanical pencil and a small knipix adjustable cobra pliers.
I bought one about 3 weeks ago for daily carry. Thank God the bit doesn't just fall out.
I have at least 5 of these now and trust me the bits aren’t going to fall out.
I still have my original fast back, and its still going strong. Best knife Ive ever had
It’s a pretty excellent knife
I have the new 1501- the one you compared to the older model. Just prefer the slimmer size in my pocket. Just put down a vinyl plank floor with it. I didn’t buy the thicker one with the screwdriver because of the thickness. Still the best utility knife I’ve owned.
i stepped up to the Milwaukee fast back from the old Stanley thumb slide out the front. Holy moly, what a difference. Love this knife. Mine is a plain one without the screw driver, model 1901.
Just visited my parents and we did some work while we were there for a couple days. I used my father’s Milwaukee original Fastback since I had left mine at home. I kept thinking while using it, this is one great knife. Appreciate the comment.
The bit holder on mine eventually got more loose and it’s pretty easy to swap now. However I notice now it has a bit more play in the bit itself when it’s in there to all sides. If this had a ball detent in there instead of a circlip it would be much more reliable
I keep meaning to put a drop of Marvel Oil in there. It still hangs up on me sometimes but what do you do. Great concept though, appreciate the feedback.
@@campbellbuilt I get the same kind of thing with the ball detent on snap on ratchets, particularly 1/4 inch. I don't use them like I used to so my 11" 1/4" Dr for example is a headache every time I use it to be honest, getting a greasy 8mm socket off is impossible without pliers.
@@georgecroney6168 the older Snap On sockets had a groove on the outside of the sockets, I miss that groove for traction on taking sockets off. Appreciate the comment.
They now updated them with a ball detent!
Apparently there is a ball bearing version, but it's hard to find.
I bet you would love the Gerber center drive. I’m not a huge Gerber fan (LM for life!), but it seems solid.
Was setting in front of my tablet when you commented. Just looked up this Gerber Center Drive you mentioned and Looks Awesome. Says it’s made in the USA to. Probably going to be checking this one out very soon. Appreciate the comment.
I own four fastbacks. One is in my travel box, one is in my truck, one is in my garage toolchest and one is in my pocket.
But none of them are THAT one. That's the only one they make out of plastic.
Find a new old stock dealer and get yourself a 1901. Three of mine are 1901s (and after clicking play, I see you have one...so you know what I am talking about). Worst case, if you actually like the new design...grab a 1502. They still use proper metal for the 1502. One of mine is one of these. But the best thing to do with that plastic 6 in 1...is find the trash can nearest you and dump it.
Friendly advise, brother.
If you carry one in your pocket, what are the other one's for.
@@kenny8351 I keep them in different places.
I have a few of the original all metal ones. Got this new one because of the driver and in addition to it being plastic, I had the same problem with the bit. First time pulling the bit out, it launched out of my hand and was gone lol.
Hmmm, maybe back to the engineers 😀
If that's a big problem for you, you're having a pretty smooth & easy life! Good for you!!
No but I like to pay for tools that work.
@@campbellbuilt Unfortunately, most of the tools available in America are now made in China. Good luck finding quality toools.
Very true about most being made in China.
I also had a hard time getting the bit in and out until I discovered you just need to line up the flat side of the slotted end bit with the small ball bearing on the outside.
No matter which side I put the bit in as long as the ball bearing is lined up to the flat end it goes in and out easily.
If the bit is turned it becomes hard.
I’ll check that out
lol, "I see a hammer right there."
Thinking of buying this one. My trustee old knife is annoying me. The blade cover latch is worn out and it keeps opening up while I use it. It's often overlooked but it's one of the tools I use the most.
From opening up packages to sharpening pencils, it does a lot of things. Worth buying a good one.
I haven't even owned my 1505 for 24 hours and the bit holder on my screw drive just had the spring inside pop out.
Good Job Milwaukee, "Made in China".
The bigger problem is that the lock pin gets misaligned which causes the button to get stuck. There is also not enough metal bearing surface for the lock. Mine won't look anymore.
So after using the second knife for a few days I’ve noticed the bit holder is also very tight. Not as tight as the original but unless you have really strong hands it’s a no go. I really want this knife to work for me😕
Works great after using for almost a year, would rather it be tight initially then wear in vs being loose and not holding at all once worn
Thanks for the info. Philips is all I really need though so maybe I can live with it.
Phillips is the most used as well. 👍
The bit retaining clip popped out the first day on mine. I popped it back in and it's been fine. I think it has to break in.
Also, you can actually store a spare blade on that too.
One fellow here has mentioned putting some graphite on it. I think I’m going to try that. Appreciate the comment.
Best knife for drywall finishing I have found because I can fix screws and take off outlet covers all in one tool.
My only concern is that if I drop it from high up it could break.
Having used it for quite awhile now I believe it to be a durable tool.
And they are only like 20 bucks for 2.
I carry it too and I love it
I own four fastbacks. One is in my travel box, one is in my truck, one is in my garage toolchest and one is in my pocket.
But none of them are THAT one. That's the only one they make out of plastic.
Find a new old stock dealer and get yourself a 1901. Three of mine are 1901s. Worst case, if you actually like the new design...grab a 1502. They still use proper metal for the 1502. One of mine is one of these. But the best thing to do with that plastic 6 in 1...is find the trash can nearest you and dump it.
Friendly advise, brother.
Good to see a honest review of a milwaukee tool.
Not every thing they sell is perfect!
When you slide the straight blade side into the new style ball/spring retainer pay attention to how the bit is clocked. If the widest part of the bit lines up with the ball it is difficult to install and remove. Clock it off one way or the other and it is noticeably easier. Try it!
Appreciate the tip
I pulled my bit out and had to use my pliers and the little wire retainer came out with it and was bent, I bent it back and it's been fine ever since. But yep it was a bear to pull out, it's getting easier though. I guess the bit will never get lost if it won't come out.🤣
When the spring gets out of the groves you have to push it back in with a small screwdriver. Then it will work but the bit wiggles a little but doesn't fall out. I'm gonna try to get a magnet that will fit and then carry a couple different 1 sided bits instead of the double bit.
Appreciate the comment first off, my comment here isn’t towards you because you sound just like myself. You just want a tool that works. I really like these knives but wish they had come up with something other to retain the bit. I’ve been told to (Man Up) and just fight to get the bit out. Why, I Man Up every day to do my line of work. I shouldn’t have to fight with a bit. LOL
"Man up" to use a screwdriver? We shouldn't have to use a pair of pliers to pull out or reverse the bits (otherwise we might as well just carry our Leathermans). I really want to like this product and I would gladly have paid more money to have it use bits with a detent. I think a magnet will work though. I hope so because it's great idea. I was planning to carry a 1/4 inch driver extention for more reach, a variety of bits, my Knipex pliers, and a small adjustable wrench because I don't love multitools because you can only access and use one tool at a time.
Ordered one on Amazon. It shipped all the way to town, spent 4 days "being delivered" then eventually I canceled the order because it never showed up. I think it's pretty cool though
When ordering milwaukee, double check the seller and the product description and details. I was in a rush ordering a bunch of stuff and for this one, I didn't check.
Description Saif "For Milwaukee. . ." and the brand was not Milwaukee. I have other fastback so it wasn't urgent. It took 7+ days to show up and wasn't even the right model. Amzn got my return/complaint and they sent the correct one right away and told me just to keep the other one and refunded my account that day.
Yee haw that looks like a nice tool!
Oh yeah!
It's now $10 in a 2 pack (2nd knife is smaller) on clearance at HD. Shows as $20 in the app but rings up as $10
Nice
I've heard a lot about Milwaukee fastback is it handy
bought one less than two weeks ago from home depot.. from the very begging i had a hard time removing Phillips bit...... this past friday, i went to use the slotted bit, same thing....i had a hard time removing bit. flip it over and the darn bit would not go in... i tapped on it with a pair of pliers and i still couldn't get the bit to go back in so hence, it won't close..... i finally force it back on, but now it is very loose. the bit no longer held on by tension, it will slide out.. i lost the home depot receipt so now i'm stuck with this knife that's defective.. not happy..
Bummer
My screw bit came out like it was in my pocket and is not stuck in place I can’t get it out am currently trying to fix it like it bumped out like in the closed position wasn’t rough with it Literally second day of having it
Bummer
Give the bit a little wiggle as you pull it out. Problem solved. Love this tool.
Even the impact bit holder is impossible to remove the bit. Idk why there is no tolerance
Thanks for sharing
Appreciate it
hurts your hands? Just wear gloves. Its simple. My co workers give me so much shit for wearing gloves but when their hands get cut up, they come to me asking for gloves the next few days saying "my hands hurt like hell." I have many different types of gloves for whatever the work I'm doing. That is why they make them after all. Smarter, not harder.
I prefer the older model myself and the last two that I had managed to hang on to, I lost them both within a week.
Now I'm using the newer model because I have to but I don't care for it. I can't find anybody selling the older models.
It also has a spare blade holder in side .
He didn’t mention that feature! A nice upgrade is using carbide blades. They are super sharp and way more durable.
I am going to do a light mod on mine. The retention came so tight, that I need pliers to remove the bit. So I'm putting a 5mm × 1mm magnet at the bottom to make it magnetic, and removed the ring inside altogether.
Mines the same, have to use Pilar to pull the bit out..
Thanks for the comment
Read the comments after watching to see how many others have had an issue. Seems to be a frequent enough issue. I suggest based on other commenters that had said they had lost the bit that you order some replacements that don't have the ring notch in the bit. If the collet ring is that tight it should hold the bit quite well still even without the notch. Then after time if it starts to get lose enough to where the replacement bit without the ring notch starts having retention problems you can switch back to the original bit with the notch. I've always disliked the collet ring design for bit holders because it always seems the manufacturing tolerances for those rings aren't great and you often get ones where it's almost impossible to remove a notched bit. Lots of Dewalt bit holders have this issue. If the bit holder is also magnetic I will often just pry the ring out of the bit holder and rely on the magnet for retention. But in this case if there's not a magnet in the bitholder as well then using unnotched bits often works quite well.
Great comment. I understand for size constraints the collet ring is probably the best but it’s a very poor design if you need to remove the bit. Appreciate it.
It’s just the powder coating after you use it and take that bit out a few times you will find out is fine. And you don’t want that bit yo so loose
It just falls out.
👍👍👍
I love it, carry it everyday as a plumber
These are on sale at home depot for 10$..good for the price
The bit is tight so it doesn't fall out in your pocket during the day.
I'd rather it be nice n snug than loose ANY day 😉
They have changed the retainer with new model. Now it comes with ball retainer
I will definitely get a new one. Thanks for the update.
I can't get the bit to go back in after just a few months. Also the screw holding the pocket clip on has fallen out and gotten lost.
Bummer
I have a newer model, not the one with the screw bit, it is starting to spit by the red frame, i had it since 4 years.
I want one
I just got through working in a coal mine. Nothing pisses you off more than walking 3000 feet down a slippery slope of rocks with a flashlight on your forehead and checking boxes with a short lead pocket meter along the way, except getting where you’re going and realizing the tool that you took with you, isn’t with you anymore. It’s somewhere between you and the last box you checked…..uphill.
You need a shank through screw driver for demo.
Old school, if you will.
foreplay is necessary to loosen em up.
Have you tried a different bit?
No I haven’t
The ring inside the apex holder is out of the groove. Makes it hard to get out set the ring back into groove
I have one I love it but it also comes out very hard the bit you have to be King Kong
King Kong is the mood you have to be in LOL
The real issue is you can't find replacement bits even from Milwaukee
That’s a bummer
It’s a very common bit - try a different brand.
@@leeb.7188 Please post the part number. I've tried Klein, DeWalt, and Milwaukee. You can find 1-inch two-sided bits all day long, but not with slits for the ring lock. Please post a part number if you see one I'm happy to buy it from any vendor, just can't get it
They have spare blade storage
the original pocket clip is garbo, bend it once and its done
Its not suppose to slip right out then the bit would get stuch to screw or fall out
Bottle opener for the win😅
Just got mine but it smells anyone else have this problem?
That’s to funny
How can full-grown men get to a job site and not one has at least a pocketknife between them?
Don’t we get credit for having all our other tools there 😀.
@@campbellbuilt Man Law states "You shall bring everything needed to a work site and need not anything else." So let it be written so let it be done.
Try a little WD-40
Is that one of the 40 fixes 😀
I use graphite
@@leonlessard6837 might try that
You would think that a man in your profession would have stronger fingers... lol just poking fun like a true buddy would/should
I love/hate how Americans pronounce it "fazback" 😂.... im American no offense
FazzzzBak 🤣
Better to be too tight than too slack.....like a new girlfriend.
You guys must be a little slow
Okay Scoobie Doo
@@campbellbuilt Get to fucking work
😀