The Milwaukee M12 Die Grinder is fantastic, but you need a good battery like the 6Ah, it squeese the juice out of the small 2Ah in very short time. And under load it seem like it stop and need 2 rest. After i switched to 6Ah hour battery every thing is fantastic. 🙂
The M12 drill and impact you got are the old brushed models i believe, once you get the newest brushless fuel models you'd be suprised how powerfull a 12v tool can be, they can replace the older 18-20v tools.
I found myself rebuilding a Cummins ISX CM-871... I needed a die grinder to remove several gallons of RTV before I in frame it... I bought both the straight and angle Milwaukee units. As of now, I have been using the 3M Roloc Bristle Discs to remove the RTV from the block. I have to say, these die grinders, are the BOMB! Do not put pressure on these like you would with an air grinder, they will shut down, let the tool do the work. I wish I would have bought these years ago.
Good review! As soon as you clamped it in the vice I thought “this test proves nothing because it isn’t under load” glad I waited to comment so I wasn’t that guy 😂
One thing I noticed about some of the M12 tools is that their performance (not just run time) depends on what battery you use. I have the 3" cutoff tool and using the standard M12 CP1.5 battery the thing would stall out cutting aluminum gutter. When I switched to the XC6.0 battery, I found that it cuts steel with no problems. Even if you use the same capacity (Ah) battery, an XC will source more current than a CP battery making the performance better for heavy loads.
Got that M12 right angle die grinder. Have a 1/8" collet and nut as well to run any Dremel stuff. Bypassed the trigger bar lock with a piece of flat rubber so now I can wrap my index finger around the built in groove below the motor and keep the other three fingers on the bar. Two XC 6.0 batteries keep it going. The collet nut on this die grinder is 9/16-28 thread. May pick up an old keyless 1/4" or 3/8" chuck and re-thread it to fit the die grinder for low speed operations. If that works, I'll get a chuck with double knurled rings for a fully tool-less feature.
When you ran out the battery without rest the internal temperature exceeded the BCM’s maximum permitted. That’s why it now flashes and battery is locked until you place it on the charger for it to unlock the BCM. A HO 5aH might be your best match with this tool instead of the 6aH
I'm a pretty new to the Milwaukee cordless tools game also. Two big game changers for me have been the M18 4.5" angle grinder and the heat gun. They're really handy vs having to haul out extension cords when you're working on a vehicle. I'm going to get into the M12 tools next so I can get a 1/4" drive ratchet and the soldering iron.
Do "a how to heat treat an O1 tool steel knife" tutorial please. I am 12 years old and am inspired by you to make my first knife. I, for now though am stuck making wooden knifes but found some not badly priced O1 online so I would be glad if you did do a tutorial like that.
Mine is arriving on 6/1/22 it will be nice to have when needed. Be interested in how it does when servicing BBQ gas grill wire wheeling the burners. I repair for a living so I think I will find many uses for it.
I can actually see used for one of those in my workshop, like you, I am reluctant or slow to go for a lot of cordless tools. Mainly for me, I only work in my workshop or around the property so unlike site work the benefits are not so obvious. The biggest hurdle is the price of Milwaukee in Spain.
Milwaukee should put that collet on a standard angle grinder or make one with a 5/8-13 female base. I drilled then tapped a (steel) Jacobs chuck to 1/2-13 and use that with my cordless and corded angle grinders. They kick ass.
Theoretically a battery with twice the amp hours should have twice the runtime and both have the same power. My experience is the performance not linear with the smaller battery giving up much faster than half the run time as well as in power. Am I wrong, why is that?
I have a tool time Tuesday idea for you. I have a Ken onion small belt grinder. It is great for sharpening edges but...... It is amazing at sanding handles.
I"m curious as to why Die Grinders are so expensive relatively speaking. They cost more than a rotary tool and just as much or more so than your angle grinder. An air powered one is cheaper, but in general these tools are expensive. Why is this so?
Bra, you think that’s cool, Milwaukee has a 12V rotary tool too! It is the BOMB! I’m a welder, and there is a Tungsten grinder head that you can buy that is amazing! The grinder head is pricey, but way worth the money for a Tig welder, and it’s a killer rotary tool as well, I mean killer!
Hey Brady! Good to hear from you again! Oh yeah I’ve seen that. I did notice it’s pricey but man it looks sweet. I ended up getting the tungsten sharpener from Eastwood for Christmas from my daughter and even that is super handy. I’m really amazed at how much I’m using this tool. Just having something without a hose on it and sitting at the ready changes the way I think about it👍
@@Simplelittlelife Oh yeah for sure Jeremy, I still have my air tools too, and look at them in the corner looking at me longingly ( use us Brady ... over here!) But Milwaukee wins every time!
Hi. This is the first video I've watched in your channel. But since you said you have a lot of die grinders. So my question is what would you recommend as a good general use attachment (accessory) kit to compliment this tool. I'm.not necessary looking for the cheapest. Thanks in advance.
I just bit he bullet and bought one of these too. I used to run a cheap knock off but it's not as good. I did lop off the nanny trigger lock but I'm a wack-o. Super nice tool. Now that you have the batteries some of the other tools are nice like the soldering iron and ratchets. I even have a rotary dedicated to putting tips on Tig rods.
Hahahaha, right on. Funny thing: I was talking when I was filming that I might take off the nanny trigger but figured for liability sake I might not want that out there. 😆👍
I got this tool thinking it would be awesome so far im unimpressed and highly disappointed, ive used it with a wire brush on it and its constantly stopping and after a bit wont start at all and goes through batteries ridiculously fast, maybe they just suck for that application. I havent used it for anything else yet to be fair. But so far it has upset me.
I'm pretty sure they wouldn't bring a product to market that over heats. Just based on my experience with their tools and the fact that any company moving such a volume of product would probably have tested very thoroughly.
@@DarkLinkAD Nah it won't. It wi be less than double since it cant drain the last few percent when it drops below a certain voltage. With higher capacity that percentage increases and you have the usual losses. Id call it about 80% more run time.
@@aleksastojanov4033 It will resist voltage drop under load, thats a given but that doesnt guarantee a longer runtime. I do agree however that doubling capacity isnt a linear scale operation, meaning batteries of the same manufacturer arent likely doubling effective use. How do we know though? Could have some Samsungs in one and LeaveLongs in the other
As the only human here that actually is real. This die grinder SUUUUUCKED. I quickly returned it after finding out its pitifully powered and shuts down once you put any remote pressure on it. Dont buy it, you'll regret it.
I love this milwaukee grinder I also bought the straight one too no air needed sold me very powerful tool
The Milwaukee M12 Die Grinder is fantastic, but you need a good battery like the 6Ah, it squeese the juice out of the small 2Ah in very short time. And under load it seem like it stop and need 2 rest. After i switched to 6Ah hour battery every thing is fantastic. 🙂
The M12 drill and impact you got are the old brushed models i believe, once you get the newest brushless fuel
models you'd be suprised how powerfull a 12v tool can be, they can replace the older 18-20v tools.
TTT has helped me weed out so much BS from the shop. Thanks for saving me money! 🙏
Oh sweet! Glad they’ve helped and thank you so much for watching 👍
I found myself rebuilding a Cummins ISX CM-871... I needed a die grinder to remove several gallons of RTV before I in frame it... I bought both the straight and angle Milwaukee units. As of now, I have been using the 3M Roloc Bristle Discs to remove the RTV from the block. I have to say, these die grinders, are the BOMB! Do not put pressure on these like you would with an air grinder, they will shut down, let the tool do the work. I wish I would have bought these years ago.
Good review! As soon as you clamped it in the vice I thought “this test proves nothing because it isn’t under load” glad I waited to comment so I wasn’t that guy 😂
Hahahaha! Yes indeed! 👍
One of my favorite tools! Was the tool that got me to buy Milwaukee!
Right on 👍
It’s amazing what battery power can do these days, I used to just avoid anything with a battery but now I’m turning into a Milwaukee m12 fan boy lol
Hahahaha! I hear you. I’m in the exact same boat👍
One thing I noticed about some of the M12 tools is that their performance (not just run time) depends on what battery you use. I have the 3" cutoff tool and using the standard M12 CP1.5 battery the thing would stall out cutting aluminum gutter. When I switched to the XC6.0 battery, I found that it cuts steel with no problems. Even if you use the same capacity (Ah) battery, an XC will source more current than a CP battery making the performance better for heavy loads.
The Milwaukee makes great products. I have a soldering iron in that m12. And leaf blower, weedwacker, and hedger in the m18 fuel platform
Right on. The soldering iron would be so handy a lot of time I imagine 👍
Got that M12 right angle die grinder. Have a 1/8" collet and nut as well to run any Dremel stuff. Bypassed the trigger bar lock with a piece of flat rubber so now I can wrap my index finger around the built in groove below the motor and keep the other three fingers on the bar. Two XC 6.0 batteries keep it going. The collet nut on this die grinder is 9/16-28 thread. May pick up an old keyless 1/4" or 3/8" chuck and re-thread it to fit the die grinder for low speed operations. If that works, I'll get a chuck with double knurled rings for a fully tool-less feature.
Thanks for the review!👍🏻
You're welcome. Thank you for watching!
When you ran out the battery without rest the internal temperature exceeded the BCM’s maximum permitted. That’s why it now flashes and battery is locked until you place it on the charger for it to unlock the BCM. A HO 5aH might be your best match with this tool instead of the 6aH
I'm a pretty new to the Milwaukee cordless tools game also.
Two big game changers for me have been the M18 4.5" angle grinder and the heat gun. They're really handy vs having to haul out extension cords when you're working on a vehicle.
I'm going to get into the M12 tools next so I can get a 1/4" drive ratchet and the soldering iron.
Jeremy, thank you 😊
Thanks for the video!!!
Thank you for watching! 👍
Do "a how to heat treat an O1 tool steel knife" tutorial please. I am 12 years old and am inspired by you to make my first knife. I, for now though am stuck making wooden knifes but found some not badly priced O1 online so I would be glad if you did do a tutorial like that.
12!? Wow what a hobby to take up at an age like that
Mine is arriving on 6/1/22 it will be nice to have when needed. Be interested in how it does when servicing BBQ gas grill wire wheeling the burners. I repair for a living so I think I will find many uses for it.
Solid review, I love having one they’re so handy. Love your channel Jeremy keep it up
Thank you so much! Yeah I’m stoked to have one. I appreciate you watching 👍
I can actually see used for one of those in my workshop, like you, I am reluctant or slow to go for a lot of cordless tools. Mainly for me, I only work in my workshop or around the property so unlike site work the benefits are not so obvious. The biggest hurdle is the price of Milwaukee in Spain.
I hear you 👍
Very cool 😎
Thanks buddy!
I want to buy this for sharpening my lawnmower blades
Milwaukee should put that collet on a standard angle grinder or make one with a 5/8-13 female base. I drilled then tapped a (steel) Jacobs chuck to 1/2-13 and use that with my cordless and corded angle grinders. They kick ass.
I do have to admit, though its expensive, it's more size wise compatible than some battery ones out.
I wanna get one of those for automotive use like cleaning head gasket surfaces. 9 min run time hmm im not sure now. Ill stick to the air line
Theoretically a battery with twice the amp hours should have twice the runtime and both have the same power. My experience is the performance not linear with the smaller battery giving up much faster than half the run time as well as in power. Am I wrong, why is that?
I have a tool time Tuesday idea for you. I have a Ken onion small belt grinder. It is great for sharpening edges but...... It is amazing at sanding handles.
Unless I missed it, you never said what the Amp capacity of the battery pack you timed at the end of the video (unloaded and loaded down)
I"m curious as to why Die Grinders are so expensive relatively speaking. They cost more than a rotary tool and just as much or more so than your angle grinder. An air powered one is cheaper, but in general these tools are expensive. Why is this so?
Bra, you think that’s cool, Milwaukee has a 12V rotary tool too! It is the BOMB! I’m a welder, and there is a Tungsten grinder head that you can buy that is amazing! The grinder head is pricey, but way worth the money for a Tig welder, and it’s a killer rotary tool as well, I mean killer!
Hey Brady! Good to hear from you again! Oh yeah I’ve seen that. I did notice it’s pricey but man it looks sweet. I ended up getting the tungsten sharpener from Eastwood for Christmas from my daughter and even that is super handy. I’m really amazed at how much I’m using this tool. Just having something without a hose on it and sitting at the ready changes the way I think about it👍
@@Simplelittlelife Oh yeah for sure Jeremy, I still have my air tools too, and look at them in the corner looking at me longingly ( use us Brady ... over here!) But Milwaukee wins every time!
Hi can a drill bit be used in this to make cuts in fiberglass for instance?
Hi. This is the first video I've watched in your channel. But since you said you have a lot of die grinders. So my question is what would you recommend as a good general use attachment (accessory) kit to compliment this tool. I'm.not necessary looking for the cheapest. Thanks in advance.
Which AH size was the small battery you used please? Thank you!
Can't wait until dewalt comes out with one.
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Also get the milwaukee m12 straight grinder.
Of the battery ones only sounded like the air ones...🤣
That would be terrible
Will there be another 1x30 grinder build.thanks
ita been some time that you've owned this, are you still happy with your purchase?
Oh yes! Use it all the time and it hasn’t had any issues. Often I wish I had two 👍
Wonder y die grinders doesnt have quick release Chuck styles...
I live mine for removing paint and rust on metal
But what jacket is he wearing at the end of the video 🤔
I just bit he bullet and bought one of these too. I used to run a cheap knock off but it's not as good. I did lop off the nanny trigger lock but I'm a wack-o. Super nice tool.
Now that you have the batteries some of the other tools are nice like the soldering iron and ratchets. I even have a rotary dedicated to putting tips on Tig rods.
Hahahaha, right on. Funny thing: I was talking when I was filming that I might take off the nanny trigger but figured for liability sake I might not want that out there. 😆👍
How long is the charge time to stay going?
at this point, you should just throw in the towel
More neighbors? Toronto on the prairies.
Yup
4: 24.500 rpm!
I got this tool thinking it would be awesome so far im unimpressed and highly disappointed, ive used it with a wire brush on it and its constantly stopping and after a bit wont start at all and goes through batteries ridiculously fast, maybe they just suck for that application. I havent used it for anything else yet to be fair. But so far it has upset me.
220watts is a lot for that lil guy, I can see this thing overheating.
I'm pretty sure they wouldn't bring a product to market that over heats. Just based on my experience with their tools and the fact that any company moving such a volume of product would probably have tested very thoroughly.
I have had 0 problems with mine over heating and use it everyday!
I bet you the larger battery won't last twice as long...it doesn't work like that in real life 😉
I imagine it's fairly close with new batteries though.
@@Simplelittlelife Depends, the larger ah pack will likely resist voltage drop - to a greater degree.
@@DarkLinkAD Nah it won't. It wi be less than double since it cant drain the last few percent when it drops below a certain voltage. With higher capacity that percentage increases and you have the usual losses. Id call it about 80% more run time.
@@aleksastojanov4033 It will resist voltage drop under load, thats a given but that doesnt guarantee a longer runtime.
I do agree however that doubling capacity isnt a linear scale operation, meaning batteries of the same manufacturer arent likely doubling effective use.
How do we know though? Could have some Samsungs in one and LeaveLongs in the other
need an adapter to use diamond drills for hard tiles. Stupid u dont get it in the pack. Milwaukee! Shame on you...... :(
As the only human here that actually is real. This die grinder SUUUUUCKED. I quickly returned it after finding out its pitifully powered and shuts down once you put any remote pressure on it. Dont buy it, you'll regret it.
You are incredibly conceited to think you are the only human here. On top of that; you are wrong. Enjoy.