Milwaukee News & Reviews

All of the signs pointed to the inevitable release of next generation of higher capacity batteries, and Milwaukee has made the announcement official today. Not only is the M18 line of tools getting a boost, but so does the M12 ultra compact class of tools.

Brushless motors are the latest innovation to hit cordless power tools. In fact it is so new that there are few cordless tools that take advantage of the technology. In this article I am going to review two brushless drills that are available now, the 2604-22 Milwaukee Brushless Hammer Drill and the LXPH05 Makita Brushless Hammer Drill. Just for a stat comparison, I also threw in last years HDH181 Bosch Hammer Drill which is not brushless.

Milwaukee just recently announced some new updated versions of their popular M12 cordless heated jackets and it looks like with the new model's release being just around the corner, CPO Outlets has marked down much of their current stock to just $139.99. This price includes the jacket, the battery and the charger. If you already have a M12 battery and charger, CPO also has select Jacket Only sizes and styles for only $99.99. The regular price of the Milwaukee Heated Jacket kits are still in the $170 range and I believe when the jackets...

The city named Milwaukee may be known to many folks as the brewing powerhouse, but the brand name Milwaukee is known to many tradesmen as the tool powerhouse. Remembering back to my first mornings on a job site, where I noticed electricians gathered around a train of brown gang boxes, and where plumbers congregated similarly nearby, and where HVAC guys and pipe fitters too stood ready to lift open those heavy brown lids, and notably when the lids raised and arms rushed in, out came the stout red cases with the name Milwaukee in prominent white. Last...

We are at the Milwaukee Tool 2012 media event. Be sure to Follow the news on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. New information will be released througohut the day. Update: Photos from yesterdays event have been added to the gallery below. More information on the tools and photos will be coming soon. The most notable tools are the 12V Cordless Rotary Hammer, and the new Milwaukee Version 2.0 Heated Jackets with built-in USB charger and heated pockets.

If you have already purchased one of the new Milwaukee 18V Brushless Drills, or you are just looking for an upgrade, you won't have to wait very long until you can get your hand on the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless 1/4" Impact Driver. The Impacts are expected to hit store shelves in June, and specifications look very promising.

12V Recip Saw Showdown, Milwaukee v Bosch v DeWalt v Makita – Coptool Which ultra-compact reciprocating saw is best? Coptool puts the 12V recip saws from the major brands in a head to head battle. They test cutting speed, power, battery life, comfort and more. Check out the review to see who Coptool chooses as the winner. Custom Woodworker Takes on OSHA and Wins – Woodworking Network The big bad OSHA is out there and they just might find you and fine you, even if you did nothing wrong. How?...

Not long ago I wrote about how Adam Savage from Mythbusters loves portable bandsaws. Since he does a lot of traveling for the show, I think he might get a kick out Milwaukee's latest cordless bandsaw which holds the title of lightest and most compact bandsaw on the market. Milwaukee's bandsaw is also the first to run on only 10.8-volts (M12).

The evolution of tool technology continues to impress, and Milwaukee is leading the charge with their latest line of cordless drills. Their new M18 FUEL line features the latest in drill technology, yet still manages to remain affordable to tradesman. So what makes the M18 FUEL line so special? How about better power, longer run times and long tool life?

At a time when most power tools are made outside of the U.S., and a time when jobs are hard to find, it is good news to hear that Milwaukee Electric Tool could be adding up to 103 new jobs to their research and development center in Brookfield, WI. It turns out this expansion is due to $1.5 million in economic development tax credits that MET is eligible for, as well as a $250,000 loan to improve the facility. Milwaukee Tool has already started on the remodeling and expansion needs at the facility, and some of the...