Milwaukee M18 Sawzall (2720-20) vs M12 Hacksaw (2520-20)

[@FedUpCanuck]

I have a Bosch RS7 corded, Milwaukee Hacksall and the Milwaukee M18 saws all. All work amazingly well

[@TeamDIYNow]

Yea I agree, I just used both of these 2 in the video to remove an old fence today.

[@marvin7048]

I was on the fence on what to buy next but this video helped me decide I could get by with the M12 hackzall. I do like it’s compact size

[@TeamDIYNow]

Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!

[@FedUpCanuck]

@@marvin7048 buy the 18 volt not the 12

[@Crypto-we7lq]

I love em both for sure. Love the m12 for most stuff but like you said when it comes to nails etc like demo work I’m reaching for the heavy hitter.

[@TeamDIYNow]

100% agree!

[@harlanborders943]

Hate to say it but I use the m12 more than I do the 18 volt. Them little fuel tools are powerful for the weight. My favorite 12 volt line .

[@TeamDIYNow]

Same here I really like these M12 tools! Anyone in the market today for power tools is in luck as this M12 Fuel line covers nearly every trade and they are comfortable to use all day. Years ago we had no choice but to use bulky 18v tools, however today these M12 fuel tools are a game changer.

[@FedUpCanuck]

@@harlanborders943 try the 18 volt not stick with 12

[@justauser]

I really liked the M12 Hackzall but after 2 died in the span of 2 weeks, I realized there must be something defective about them, so I got the M18

[@TeamDIYNow]

Where did you purchase them from? The one I bought years ago in this video is still going strong. Also make sure you're not using knock off batteries as they are known to short out genuine Milwaukee tools.

[@justauser]

@TeamDIYNow home Depot, and I bought it in 2024. It's possible Milwaukee made a change to save money with the new tools that's defective, just like they did to the High torque impact that one time

[@Rhym3_ch1m3]

Use two hands on your power tools at all times

[@TeamDIYNow]

You're right that is best practice to keep safe, however sometimes depending on the application you need to hold the material with your other hand.

[@Satorikn]

You're pushing the tool too hard, let it do its job. It won't increase performance, you'll end up tired and it actually bogs down the tool.

[@TeamDIYNow]

Yea I do feel like sometimes I push it harder, but if you dont when working with nails it takes longer. I just cut up 75 yards of an old pressure treated fence a few days ago with both of these and they worked great.