Milwaukee News & Reviews

HomeDepot.com has a pretty sweet deal on the Milwaukee M12 3/8 in. Drill/Radio Combo kit. What was normally $199 has been marked down to $149 for the week. Taking a quick look at other online stores finds the same kit for $189 or higher. What makes the deal even better is what is included with the kit. At $149 you might expect something bare-bones or with only one battery, but on top of the Drill and Radio, this kit actually comes with two batteries, a charger, and a contractor bag. Get the deal (online only)...

If you have been impatiently waiting for Milwaukee to release their 2626-22 M18 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool to use alongside your other Milwaukee cordless tools, you won't have to wait much longer—like maybe only a few more days. Along with a freshly delivered press release (below) as evidence, ToolBarn.com has them listed as shipping October 1st.

During their media event back in June, Milwaukee announced that they would be expanding their heated gear line with new M12 Heated Hoodies, M12 Heated hand Warmers, and finally a M12 heated Jacket for Women. And while these do not officially go on sale until August, you can reserve yours now with a pre-order.

Not too long ago Milwaukee introduced a whole new line of M12 Fuel drills and impacts that feature the latest in brushless tool technology. If you want the most power from a sub-compact tool, these are it. But Milwaukee has not forgotten about their M12 (brushed) line of tools and has recently announced six new products that will either replace existing models or will add to the lineup.

sym•po•si•um [sim-poh-zee-uh m] n. a dynamic conference organized for the discussion of the latest innovative Milwaukee tools Before highlighting a sample of the many great tools revealed in this event held last week, it was helpful for me to first check my dictionary for the proper usage of the word; and though Webster might not have defined it exactly this way, having first-look at Milwaukee's latest innovative tools indeed made the Milwaukee tool new product symposium a dynamic conference. With expert product managers showcasing tools like the latest M18 FUEL cordless line; a M18 cordless LED...

Back when I tested the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Hammer Drill, I found that it easily proved itself to be a powerhouse. It took on every task with speed, while also showing long battery life. Being that their M18 Fuel Impact driver is in the same M18 Fuel family, can it too prove to be a powerhouse? Let's find out.

Milwaukee has seen so much success with their Fastback utility knife that they have decided to do it again. Meaning, they came out with a Fastback II utility knife. The Fastback II doesn't have any major changes over the previous model, but it does have the one thing everyone was asking for—on-board blade storage.

If you rely on cordless power tools, one of the best ways to improve their usability is to purchase additional batteries. But why purchase batteries when you can get them for free? I found a couple of deals that can get you free Bosch or Milwaukee batteries.

Milwaukee Tool is continuing to expand their M12 Line of cordless tools with the introduction of the new 2416-22XC M12 Fuel 5/8-inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer. As noted, the new tool carries Milwaukee's "Fuel" branding, which means it also features their new Powerstate brushless motor technology.

When you hear the name Milwaukee Tool, I bet the first tools that come to mind are not hand tools; but maybe that should change. Milwaukee has been getting into the hand tool business over these last few years, and we've got word that even more tools are coming this May.