What is a Rotary Tool Used For? The Milwaukee M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Rotary Tool Tested and REVIEW

[@bjkehoe6988]

One of the better tool reviews I've seen. I really appreciate that you actually showed the tool being used in several different real-world applications, instead of just sitting there talking about it. Thanks!!

[@JeremyY]

Thank you so much for this, BJ.

[@andrewkurz8596]

*Love this Dremel, it has a battery that lasts a long time **MyBest.Tools** is well constructed and has speed control.Have had others and this is the best.*

[@JeremyY]

It definitely does! What kind of projects have you used yours on, Andrew?

[@nobodynoone2500]

@@JeremyY Why are you mindlessly replying to spam links?

[@brock2k1]

I appreciate you giving the drawbacks of the tool, like the noise and the flying shards from the wire brush.

[@JeremyY]

And I appreciate you watching and leaving your comment

[@OShackHennessy]

Honestly I appreciate how much effort you put into this review. It’s easy to overlook how many different action shots you had packed in there. I’m on the fence about this tool because people are saying they crap out on you after a bit of use..

[@JeremyY]

Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. I tried my best to put the tool through its paces so I could properly review it. Mine eventually did crap out on me after about 3 years but Milwaukee replaced it under warranty no questions asked. Warranty is 5 years and if you purchase it on a credit card that offers extended warranties it’ll add +1 additional year of coverage. I think that makes the price very much worth it. Just make sure that you keep your receipt to make the warranty process a bit easier.

[@OShackHennessy]

@@JeremyY thanks I will definitely keep the receipt and follow warranty instructions

[@Izzoshady]

Great review and great channel. I'm sure in a few months, you'll see an explosion of growth if you keep up quality content like this. Great job!

[@JeremyY]

Thank you very much!

[@sheezy2526]

One problem with rotary tools no one seems to talk about is how dangerous it is if those tiny discs snap. They are not as large as those that fit in a straight grinder and are less durable. Always always wear eye protection

[@JeremyY]

Absolutely agree on this. Eye protection any time you do cutting or grinding or cutting. Heck I wear eye protection even when hitting things with a hammer.

[@alextran8188]

The milwaukee rotary tool is best imo. From what I found it has the fastest rpm rating. Also I've never tightened the collar with the wrench or an adjustable wrench. I just tighten it with my hands and found that no bits have never fallen out.

[@JeremyY]

Sir have you maybe considered that maybe not all of us have your super manly grip strength ;_; Now will you please open up this jar of strawberry jam for me

[@christianbound4972]

I usually just hand tighten them too because I'm too lazy to go look for a wrench. Most of the time it's enough.

[@rafaeltorre1643]

@@christianbound4972 I never realized it had a wrench to lock it until years later. Lol

[@sheezy2526]

So why not the angle or straight grinder instead of this? They also have a speed trigger and can accommodate dremal bits

[@JeremyY]

This is a good question. I work in manufacturing and have used both the Rotary Tool and an angle grinder. The rotary tool is much better for cutting and grinding in much smaller places. The rotary tool also has rotary tool accessories that can be used for woodwork. An angle grinder is much larger and primarily suited for metal work, especially when it involves larger pieces of metal. I wouldn’t dare to use a rotary tool for cutting or machining larger beams of stainless steel but I also wouldn’t use an angle grinder for cutting seized bolts inside of a cramped small engine appliance like a snowblower or the inside of a car engine bay. So really they are just two different tools for different jobs.

[@Mattmazz77]

You talk about it not being tooless. But 1 of the first things I ended up buying was a shank or collet that you don't need a wrench for and it works beautifully.

[@dennisclayton1225]

I recently got this in a set from the big orange. I have not used or played with it yet....but your video gave me lots of ideas and answered my question if you can use dremel accessories

[@EnhancedNightmare]

Good review mate, you are the first one to mention no option to change spin direction. Seems like a bit oversight from the red team.

[@veisien]

Yes this is one of those amazing review, milwaukee should hire you for the reviews of their tools,

[@JeremyY]

I appreciate you!

[@PetePuebla]

Great safety commentary on wire brushes.

[@JeremyY]

Thank you- figured it was worth a mention. I had to spend an entire weekend magnet-sweeping the house. No bueno.

[@FastSlothVideos]

You need bright yellow lights in that miluakee case like Pulp Fiction and the "briefcase full of gold" effect.

[@JeremyY]

There is a Big Kahuna burger inside that Milwaukee case you better believe it!

[@LedSledJoe]

Sundays are usually my "clean the rust off things" day.

[@JeremyY]

Some people go to church on Sundays. People like you and I go to Garage.

[@1m3rc4d0]

just buy the dremel keyless chuck. it fits the milwaukee

[@user-ov7su1lg3h]

You are a very entertaining Professor of Toolage. (I make up words a lot) Thank you for the information on the Milwaukee... You taught me a lot. I'm about to buy one. I ditto what BJ Kehoe said, too.

[@JeremyY]

Thank you Mark-Stephen hearing this means A LOT to me. What specific reviews would you like to see more of? Any particular power tools out there that you're curious about?

[@Spta97Vids]

Excellent review - you hit all the points which I experienced as well. One thing I would add, the addition of an LED light would be welcome - I find this is often used in cramped spaces. I still will keep my old Dremel 395 corded, but this is a cool new edition to my arsenal. :)

[@JeremyY]

Agreed on the LED light! A circular ring light with a high CRI would be a welcome upgrade.

[@mdeamicis]

Well done review. About the material and oil stains. The alternative is something hard that is not comfortable or something non porous or slick, which is a nightmare, especially when greasy or oily. Buy the blue shop towels at walmart and wide our tools down when done. I still have ro wipe off my chrome snap tools after each job or my toolbox would be a grease bucket.

[@JeremyY]

A man who cleans and takes care of his tools! A man of culture, clearly. And you're right about the trade-off for comfort. A lot of the overbuilt tools of the 1980s and earlier had that problem- tough as tanks, but ergonomic nightmares. I'd say it's better to have a comfortable tool that requires a bit of cleaning. What do you think?

[@mdeamicis]

@@JeremyY we really didn't have the great compounds in the 80s that we do now. the options were pretty much rubber dip type cover and then vinyl. People now das don't know how good we got it. Getting better every day.

[@JayyBird93]

Have you ever wished you had the M12 Die Grinder or has the rotary tool done the job for the most part?

[@JeremyY]

Nope never found a time where I felt like I needed the M12 Die Grinder. Not yet, at least.

[@JayyBird93]

@@JeremyY ok cool! thank you for the reply 👍

[@JayyBird93]

@@JeremyY btw check out Dremel part number 4486 and EZ495. You’ll love them

[@oliverbrown8242]

Really well edited mate. 🤙

[@JeremyY]

Hey thanks for the feedback and for checking out my review, Oliver!

[@Mantis858585]

Derek from Vice Grip Garage calls those wire brush attachments "cheek pokers" lol

[@JeremyY]

Heh amazing. Those cheek pokers are the absolute worst. I even emailed Dremel to give them grief about the safety hazards that these attachments present and Dremel never replied. Not even a boilerplate auto-response.

[@jumper233]

I put the tooless chuck on mine. I always lose those little wrenches

[@bb6love97]

Would you have a link for that?

[@jumper233]

@@bb6love97 www.amazon.com/Dremel-4486-MultiPro-Keyless-Chuck/dp/B0000302ZV

[@JeremyY]

I didn't know that this existed. I like it. Thanks for sharing this!

[@jumper233]

@@JeremyY you’re welcome

[@ogmunster92]

Did the same!!! Only because my collet nut adapters kept breaking!!! 💔💔☹☹

[@cfwproductions]

that intro tho 🙌.

[@johnlucier8572]

I see a lot of guys over tightening these collets. I'll tell you they don't last long at first if you over tighten then. Best to go easy. The only problem they have on them. Just get extras...

[@kvernesdotten]

2:45 - If you get a cordless die grinder for the runtime you will be very sad after. The M12 is amazing but I have emptied a 6aH battery in 10 minutes before.

[@JeremyY]

This is good to know. Sounds like some tools just can’t be made into cordless lithium ion versions!

[@kvernesdotten]

@@JeremyY Really depends on use case, if youre gonna strip an entire car of paint then pneumatic all the way. If you want one to touch up something, cut something or deburr something quick, i love my M12 for that

[@omargarcia20]

Great review completely takes the spot

[@JeremyY]

May the torque be with you.

[@YourFrienjamin]

Excellent review and editing!

[@JeremyY]

Thanks for coming on by and hope you enjoyed it Benjamin.

[@DigitalAndYaleSolutions]

It is a brushless?

[@THOMAS-ok3re]

I have the milwaukee die grinders. Both straight and right angles. If I have both of those is there any reason for me to have a rotory tool?

[@JeremyY]

Die grinders are designed for one job- to grind. And they do that one job really well. Meanwhile a rotary tool has more versatility since it’s variety of bit attachments can be used for all sorts of activities- precision cutting, woodcarving, and even sanding in cramped spaces. You can use the Rotary for LIGHT grinding only. No way that I would ever use the Rotary tool on thick hardened steel.

[@thegoodfight365]

That was an awesome review in my humble 😊 opinion.

[@JeremyY]

Thanks and The Boondocks was an awesome cartoon in my humble opinion

[@kc7136]

Could this cut through a polycarbonate or a acrylic plexiglass sheet for small DIY projects?

[@JeremyY]

Yes but make sure you get a plastic cut-off wheel so you get clean cuts.

[@ogmunster92]

Great tool only problem is my collet nut adapters were always cracking so i got universal Chuck!!!

[@andrescruz9448]

Waiting for them to make a brushless version

[@JeremyY]

I would love that. I recently had my M12 rotary tool due in me and replaced via warranty. An M12 Fuel Brushless would be amazing and much better.

[@andygarcia3708]

Have you tried the drywall guide attachment with it?

[@JeremyY]

No I have not. But the M12 Rotary Tool also wouldn't be my tool of choice for cutting drywall.

[@River-Moon]

Dremel🙄 always have had short lived dremels but bought a $199 kit with metal box and a bunch of accessories, get it home and the switch is dead, doesn't turn on at all. So I'm skeptical but considering the Milwaukee

[@JeremyY]

Dremel ain't what it used to be. Can't think of anything that they have that the Milwaukee doesn't.

[@River-Moon]

@@JeremyY Home Depot has a $199 combo with 3 batteries and rotary tool, drill, impact driver, and the Hackzall. Gonna treat myself for Xmas

[@nobodynoone2500]

Not a fan of mine. It's the noiziest thing ever. Terrifies me to use it every time. Works fine but the bearings are rocks and it's louder than my 1/2 air impact.

[@JeremyY]

Yeah. It’s loud. But all rotary tools from every brand share this problem. If Milwaukee comes out with a new generation that’s quieter I will definitely report on it.

[@lifeisschwartz8570]

Sick video dude, and sick tools! Just a tip to help out, put an affiliate link in the description to make some cash bro!

[@JeremyY]

Thank you so much for checking it out. Will look into the affiliate linking!

[@olhesty2196]

thanks man! Great review

[@JeremyY]

Thanks Ol' Hesty

[@yzer]

Tub O' Towels wipes get your Milwaukee tools looking brand in no time

[@JeremyY]

Good tip. Anything that'll get rid of the "Handyman's patina" on my power tools.

[@avasolaris1]

Old fart here. Use hearing protection with all power tools. There are three jaw chucks readily available and cheap if you are bitter and twisted about the bit locking mechanism. Good video btw.

[@myb7922]

Where did you buy those safety glasses

[@JeremyY]

Home Depot many years ago. But to be honest they kind of suck. They fog up. Scratch easily. Comfy, though so they've got that going for themselves. Still on the hunt for a good set of safety goggles. Hey there's a video idea...

[@myb7922]

@@JeremyY thanks for response

[@ebloulou4203]

Nice review thank you

[@seahawksforever9504]

I got mine today and on speed 1 it doesn't spin. It spins on 2 and up. Also, the battery light goes away after like 5 seconds after turning on. Is this correct?

[@JeremyY]

Yep this is correct. Mine behaves the exact same way and as far as I can tell that's totally normal. Also worth noting that mine does not turn into a lightsaber. Which is... disappointing. C'est la vie.

[@seahawksforever9504]

@@JeremyY I got a lot of mixed answers lol. But it starts on speed 2 and up. On speed 1 it stalls and makes noise. The lowest rpm is 5000 and not 0 so that should mean it should spin.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Mine spins on 1, but is SUPER loud.

[@delgadodaniel1111]

Hey Great review!!!

[@udokrause832]

So an sich, sehr gut. Aber die "Weichkomponennte" löst sich. Nach ein paar Einätzen, hast du die Gummi-Lappen in der Hand.😉

[@AntonX2]

Begun, the tool wars have.

[@JeremyY]

Use the torque, Luke.

[@tonytopps91423]

Good Review 👍

[@noeperez2825]

I bought that m12 it lasted me about 1 year before it burned out and stopped working

[@JeremyY]

That's a drag. Mine lasted me almost 5 years- it just died 3 months ago. And I beat the hell out of mine so I'm very satisfied with the service it gave me. Got it replaced under warranty- I'd suggest putting in a warranty claim for yours if you still have the burnt-out tool.

[@Pkilla80]

great tool

[@JeremyY]

Definitely useful. I just wish the accessories didn’t cost an arm and a leg given how disposable they are

[@Pkilla80]

@@JeremyY I got a 250 piece set at Costco for really cheap fyi

[@Goodwillhunting17]

Godbless your heart im going to lowes to buy one😜.

[@JeremyY]

Man, Lowes owes me big for this vid don't they. When you get to the store please ask them where are my royalties

[@StillDontKnowWhatIWantToDo]

What case is that?

[@JeremyY]

It's the standard M12 Cordless Drill case. Not "meant" for the rotary tool but I used it anyway.

[@CautiousCrow]

So you're telling me this thing has zero nut busting torque??

[@JeremyY]

LITERALLY unusable. *flings it into the trash*

[@mattriney6072]

What kind of masochist holds the screw they are cleaning with the rotary tool! You had me cringing with fear

[@JeremyY]

Yeah Maybe don't do that Actually. Definitely don't do that.

[@chaunceyrash5067]

TubOTowels heavy duty wipes removes anything off that red Milwaukee plastic.

[@JeremyY]

Tell me more. Is it like an alcohol based wipe? Never heard of those but definitely would like a good general clean up wipe for the garage.

[@chaunceyrash5067]

I’m not sure what the base ingredient is. I’m in Canada but I’m assuming you sell them in the US as well. I’m an electrician here and pretty hard on my Milwaukee power tools and about every other week I use these and they look like new (minus the scratches and dings.) I’ve used everything from strong degreasers to Magic Erasers and these are legit.

[@chucknorrisvsbarney1]

And stay out of my garage too LORETTA!

[@JeremyY]

IT'S NOT EVEN HER TOOL SHED

[@SamtheoriginalClassic]

Nooooooo. Not the 10mm socket! I've lost 1000s of them.

[@JeremyY]

Pour one out for all lost 10mm sockets

[@SamtheoriginalClassic]

@@JeremyY that’s a lot of whiskey🤣🤣

[@Hgbcvbiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Uma Bo$t@. Já tive duas que deram defeito.

[@phuturephred]

did he say 300$ dish rack lol

[@JeremyY]

you bet your ass I did. SHE3ARF5UC Bosch $199.97 for the Lower Dishrack Assembly + $129.12 for the Crockery Basket It's basically robbery.

[@johnlucier8572]

Tool bad you have to joke about their tools for a star wars laser..not sold