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Ask Toolmodo: Milwaukee Batteries M18 vs V18 Compatibility

October 18, 2008 in Ask Toolmodo by Stu H | 2 comments

Toolmodo reader Gary has asked a question:
i was wondering about the impact driver Milwaukee 0881-20.  will it work with m18 volt batteries that are not lithium, or do i need the lithium batteries.  also, i have other milwaukee tools now, they take the m18 batteries, i just recently purchased them, and i was wondering if the lithium batteries would work with them??.

the other question i have is on the jobsite radio.  does it also charge the battery??  i have not found any thing that says for sure if it does or not.  thanx

gary

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DeWALT Takes A Hit in the 36v LI-ION Lawsuit.

September 15, 2008 in Power Tool by Stu H | 2 comments

A lawsuit was filed in late 2006 in a federal district court in Dallas on behalf of the University of Texas and Canadian utility Hydro-Quebec. It names as defendants Black & Decker, A123 Systems and China BAK, alleging the three companies are infringing upon two U.S. patents—numbered 5,910,382  and 6,514,640 —both owned by the University.

The case is complicated, involving several companies spread throughout North America. It’s important to note, that in February the U.S. Patent Office countered A123’s challenge of one patent meaning that A123 is in clear violation. Recently DeWALT was ordered to stop selling the 36v line. However I bet there are a few Distributors out there that will still sell them to you (assuming they are in stock). If the patent office also upholds the other patent, then Black & Decker will have little legal ammunition left to fight with, and the case should be wrapping up by spring of next year. We will keep you updated.

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Milwaukee 2471-22 Copper Tube Cutter in ACTION…sneak peek.

September 14, 2008 in New Hotness, Power Tool by Stu H | No comments

Here are a few TOOLMODO Exclusive videos of the New Milwaukee 2471-22 M12 Copper Tube Cutter that I captured with my phone. Sorry for the poor quality but you get the point. Tell your friends that you saw them HERE first :)

First are 2 videos of the cutter… well cutting.

LESS THAN 4 SECONDS!!! The next video is a first time user, once he stops the ACR from shaking it rips through fast.. . Read the rest of this entry »

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Milwaukee Stepping Up With REAL 12V Lithium Sub Compacts

September 11, 2008 in Power Tool by Stu H | No comments

While everyone else out there is hocking 10.8v Batteries marketed as “12v Max” or just flat out 12v,

Milwaukee introduces their new TRUE 12v Lithium Sub-Compact Tools.

Milwaukee introduces their new TRUE 12v Lithium Sub-Compact Tools.

Milwaukee is coming out with a true 12v Sub-compact tool series. The series includes a Driver/Drill, Impact Driver, a handy little mini-Recip saw, Flashlight (Incandescent ugh, c’mon guys go LED), Inspection Camera, and probably the coolest new item the Copper Tubing Cutter. I got a hands on with all of these yesterday and I was pretty impressed. Assisted by a 4-pole frameless motor they have plenty of power, these are contractor grade tools. We put these to work and they do a good job. Now this new series uses the new M12 batteries and they are not compatible with the V12 series, this has something to do with the new motors. Not dealing with a can motor is a good enough reason to upgrade batteries to me so it is what it is. The Milwaukee M12 Batteries also feature a “fuel gauge”, since lithium batteries die so fast at the end of their cycle its good to know how much charge you have left before you strap on the stilts or climb the ladder. The best part is that most of these tools come with the red Milwaukee case, of course its plastic but the price point is low enough that I’m surprised they don’t give you a bag.

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