https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mi...er-2597-22/204848126

Kit 2597-22

My local HD had an additional markdown to $189, and a clearance price set at $135.

This is a great buy for the kit considering it’s a FUEL.

I already have several M12 tools so it was a no-brainer

that sounds too good to be true, so ! good!
I am suspicious ( for no good reason)

I really really dislike the whole cordless tool fad, but will call the H.D. here to check it out

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Originally posted by bendable:
that sounds too good to be true, so ! good!
I am suspicious ( for no good reason)

I really really dislike the whole cordless tool fad, but will call the H.D. here to check it out

Let me tell you, the tools that are offered nowadays and the batteries that drive them are pretty damned good. I love the hell out of my cordless collection. No more having to lug an air hose around. Can use it anywhere at any time. These are good times to be a Toolie.

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Originally posted by Shifferbrains:

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Originally posted by bendable:
that sounds too good to be true, so ! good!
I am suspicious ( for no good reason)

I really really dislike the whole cordless tool fad, but will call the H.D. here to check it out

Let me tell you, the tools that are offered nowadays and the batteries that drive them are pretty damned good. I love the hell out of my cordless collection. No more having to lug an air hose around. Can use it anywhere at any time. These are good times to be a Toolie.

The Lithium Ion batteries were a complete game changer for cordless tools. The 18v NiCad battery cordless tools I used to have were a complete POS, always dead when you need them, batteries didn't perform when it was cold out, didn't hold a charge for more than several weeks......Lithium ion has none of those issues.

You can't go wrong for that price.
I have the impact tool but a 18v hammer drill that is more heavy duty for my needs.
Used them all the time.

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

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Originally posted by Shifferbrains:

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Originally posted by bendable:
that sounds too good to be true, so ! good!
I am suspicious ( for no good reason)

I really really dislike the whole cordless tool fad, but will call the H.D. here to check it out

Let me tell you, the tools that are offered nowadays and the batteries that drive them are pretty damned good. I love the hell out of my cordless collection. No more having to lug an air hose around. Can use it anywhere at any time. These are good times to be a Toolie.

The Lithium Ion batteries were a complete game changer for cordless tools. The 18v NiCad battery cordless tools I used to have were a complete POS, always dead when you need them, batteries didn't perform when it was cold out, didn't hold a charge for more than several weeks......Lithium ion has none of those issues.

Yep, my experience as well.

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

The Lithium Ion batteries were a complete game changer for cordless tools. The 18v NiCad battery cordless tools I used to have were a complete POS, always dead when you need them, batteries didn't perform when it was cold out, didn't hold a charge for more than several weeks......Lithium ion has none of those issues.

I had to rely on NiCads at work for decades and no way would I waste money on tools for home so I was late to the game. I finally broke down a few years back and sprung for some Lithium Ion stuff -- Milwaukee M12 -- and could kick myself for waiting so long. Having a nearly indestructible corded 3/8", 25 year old Dewalt drill gives me peace of mind.

Impact was the first real game changer, then lithium-ion. Now, everything is becoming available in cordless.

It’s being clearanced out because the second generation kit is ready. The new tools are a little shorter and slightly fatter.

For that price I’d be all over that first gen kit. That’s the kit I have, and it is fantastic. Punches way above its weight class.

I’m going to check my local HD tomorrow. I hope I can get that deal.

I stayed away from cordless tools for several years but I agree with the others that the newer tools with lithium ion batteries are good to go.

The M12 (and M18) are great tools. I’ve owned and used the original brush M12 stuff since 2009 or so. The brushless FUEL line came out 5 years ago and I have the hammer drill from that line. That little hammer drill is a workhorse! No, it doesn’t quite run with my M18 or DeWalt 20v, but it’s hard to beat the performance in that compact package.

As mentioned, the FUEL gen2 is now out, so expect to find some great deals on gen1 and original brush tools.

My M18s are bosses. Holy cow, craftsman never again.

I'm building my collection of M18 FUEL tools.

I am not disappointed in them. Just wish I got to use them more often!

-Rob

Got this today from Milwaukee.

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DON'T MISS OUT ON THE BIG REVEAL

We are less than 7 days away from announcing our breakthrough in the fastest growing and highest performing 18V system in the industry.


I am all in with the 18v fuel tools have a bunch of them, couple grand or so worth. IMO They are amazing. Last purchase was the 24” hedge trimmer, another winner! Tempted to get the string trimmer for light cleanups, if it is as good as the rest i could probabally retire the gas burner.

Picked up a 2-tool M18 kit for $159. Thanks!

DAMN IT!

I keep missing the M18 deals at H.Depot.

Thanks to you guys who post them when you see them...one of these times!

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Tempted to get the string trimmer for light cleanups, if it is as good as the rest i could probabally retire the gas burner.

I bought it when they first came out. Haven't started my Stihl gas operated since.

My problem is I already have Mikita and Milwaukee 18V lithium drill sets, and Milwaukee and Bosch 12V sets (I am a sucker for tool sales).

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Originally posted by Scoutmaster:
My problem is I already have Mikita and Milwaukee 18V lithium drill sets, and Milwaukee and Bosch 12V sets (I am a sucker for tool sales).

So now all you're missing is some Dewalt 20V stuff!