controllable torque- a Milwaukee 2863 high torque impact wrench review

This is Milwaukee Tool’s first High Torque Impact Wrench with One-Key and it will do much more than the normal customization, tracking, and management of the tool.    While some were debating if being able to change settings on a impact were needed at all,  Milwaukee was taking the time to make a more accurate and controllable performance from the tool for mechanics and trades alike

ONE-Key  is a bluetooth enabled customization tool that allows it too change any of the 4 settings to your desire. you dont need to pull out the phone everytime just set it up to how you use and its good to go , only if you need to change settings do you need to connect again 

• 1000ft-lbs of fastening torque and 1400ft-lbs of nut-busting torque
• Most compact cordless High Torque Impact Wrench at 8.39″ in length
• ONE-KEY – Customize, Track and Manage tool’s performance and location
• Easily toggle four custom performance profiles that can be saved to the memory of the tool
• Features a friction ring design to ensure quick and easy socket changes
• LED light to illuminate the work area

the power of the tool is a full pneumatic replacement. in full power its 1400 ft lbs of reverse torque it is true workable power from a not so large package. many will take advantage of the one keys tracking and managing that the app provides. but with control modes such as lug nut control and concrete anchor mode these provide ease of use but the tool still allows control over individual torque levels and saftey remove modes as well. 

Milwaukee changes the placement of the LED light.  That small LED light is very bright and in some cases can interfere with mode changes.  Many users will light that they can adjust this light in the One-Key settings.

Voltage	18V
ONE-KEY Enabled	Yes
Fastening Torque	0-1,000 ft-lbs
Nut-Busting Torque	0-1,400 ft-lbs
Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty
Drive Control	4-Mode Customizable
Length	8.39″
Weight	5.9 lbs
No Load RPM	0-1,750
No Load IPM	0-2,100
Tool Warranty	5 Years

Milwaukee tools introduces New 46 inch tool box!!!!!

Milwaukee tools has been releasing so many awesome tools these past years. I for one dont mind letting you know what team red is doing. if your anything like Me your always looking for a great storage solution. well Milwaukee's new tool box might be your answer. its deeper its got space for more power tools and they are built rugged!!!!!!

When comparing to their competitors on their Tier  they out shine the competition. and by tier i mean professional standard.

Introducing the new 46 inch tool box. its features are power strips on both upper and lower units and deeper and longer drawers to fit today's technicians power tool storage needs. With two Usbs on each power strip to charge cell phones and headlamps ETC. a huge number of tools are going rechargeable with a micro USB so its something to strongly consider as a addition to your tool box.

The 46” High Capacity Steel Storage Combo is engineered with thicker gauge steel and constructed with a reinforced angle iron frame, 6” industrial casters, and edge protectors on all sides . The work station’s 18 drawers include 100lb soft close slides, two bottom drawers with moveable dividers, and a total weight capacity of 2500 lbs. These drawers are also deeper than the company’s other steel storage options, with a peak depth of 22” for additional storage capacity. The Storage Combo features a power tool organizer to keep tools upright, a built-in power center for instant access to power

With that being said i love the upper box configuration. power tools are not going away and storing some under the upper lid is a viable option  competitors really don't offer this feature and for us at the shop its a fantastic feature. Along with the lower drawers its for tons of storage space. ITS AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2017
Model Number: 48-22-8546
MSRP: $999
Availability: December 2017

Milwaukee introduces 18v heat gun

        I'm always looking for tools to innovate the workplace. My shop runs efficiently and good tools have their place my audio guys are always mobile from car to car as quick and efficient as possible. lots of wiring for high end stereos and alarms ,GPS tracking installs, the works and heat guns hold them to a cord and with butane heat solder guns don't always last as long as they like. The product truly looks like it could be a contender among installers in the boat and automotive world.

Here is the release notes and we will let you know just how good this thing is as soon as we get our hands on it.

08/30/2017

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation within the tool industry with the introduction of the new M18™ Compact Heat Gun, the first 18V solution of its kind. Reaching operational temperature 30% faster than corded, as well as the portability advantages of the M18™ system with a compact profile, the M18™ Compact Heat Gun offers superior productivity to the user. Altogether, the power of cordless, the high performance heating coil, and the compact size allow users to heat connections quickly anywhere, anytime.
“Heat guns are frequently used by a wide variety of our core user groups alongside other Milwaukee® cordless solutions for many critical installation processes. Current solutions are corded, large, clunky, and not optimized for the places where users need to work which vastly impacts user productivity,” said Brian Alves, Senior Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “The M18™ Compact Heat Gun provides a solution with the M18™ system promise to improve productivity for professionals in the trades.”
When equipped with an M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC5.0 Battery Pack the tool delivers more than 40 heat shrink connections on one charge, easily getting many users through a full day of work. This battery also acts as a base so users can easily stand the tool up or utilize the on tool ladder hook to hang the tool between applications. For added utility, the guarded nozzle increases protection for work surfaces.
Milwaukee® is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day’s work on one battery system. This new tool is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 150 power tool solutions.
Available October 2017, the new M18™ Compact Heat Gun is a testament to Milwaukee’s focus on the user and investment in game-changing technology.
Specifications
M18™ Compact Heat Gun (2688-21)

• Temperature: 875°F
• Guarded Nozzle: Yes
• Ladder Hook: Ye s
• LED Light: Yes
• Length: 6.4”
• Weight: 3.3 lbs

Includes M18™ Compact Heat Gun, (1) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack, M18™/M12™ Multi Voltage Charger, 3/8” Concentrator Nozzle, Hook Nozzle and Carrying Case.
*Also available as bare tool (2688-20)

MILWAUKEE 2130-20 led trueview stand light review

When it comes to lighting, Milwaukee is starting to be my weapon of choice.  These new lights are innovative,    As you probably know by now, they have a new Trueview LED Light Stand model 2130. this thing give you a true white led lighting that truly shows colors the way they are supposed to be. red looks like red and so on. It makes a huge difference
  The light is powered off their M18 line of batteries.  One great feature about this light is how easy it is to set up and take down.  When you do take the light down to move, it folds up nicely and has a nice carrying handle.  Setting up the light is also very easy.  With a push of a button you can open it up and fold out the legs.  When you first open it up, the light stands 4′ tall.  Flip the quick release clips  and you can adjust this to 7′ or anywhere in between. The battery is on the bottom of the unit and the light has a low center of gravity.  Along with the low center of gravity and the tripod legs, this light is stable. although i would like to have seen an adjustable leg but not a big deal .  The head rotates 180 degrees but also rotates back and forth so essentially you can adjust it 360 degrees with out moving the base of the 2130
With a push of a button, you can shed up to 2,000 lumens for 4 hours .  Push the button again and you can dim the light down to 1,300 lumens with a run time of 6 hours .  One more push and you can dim it further down to 850 lumens and increase your run time to 10 hours . all of these times are with the 5ah battery    There is also a built in low battery indicator which alerts you that the battery is running low, so you’re not left in the dark.
While the light can seem pricey to some i spend way more on other brands to my line of work. i mean i have a headlamp that lasts two hours and it costed me well over a hundred so this light is no biggie in my work.     Milwaukee did a great job with the design and overall use of the light.

best impact driver

The Best Impact Driver To Use In a lot of my youtube channel videos i use an impact driver to remove splash shields and skid plates but these have so many more uses in the automotive field and its hard spending money on all of them to know what is the best bang for the buck. Ive used several different brands when it comes to the 12 volt and 18 volt models. but for durability and ease of use and a relatively fast charge time for the light batteries. the model i have in particular is the dcf85S2 it is a 12 volt model and has a 1/4 inch quick connect chuck that fits screw bits and any other bit that goes in i use a 1/4 in socket connection that fits in. i use this impact for taking apart intake manifolds, light engine work and interior panel removal and such its honestly and easily one of the most used tools in my collection and i dont know how i did things without it. in my flat rate situation it has increased my productivity by far and it was worth the expense and i now have two one for home and one for work  

this is a youtube video showing the particular model of the impact driver dcf815s2
but they have many different models of impact drivers if you have a need for more power