Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Compact Band Saw Review 2829-20 2829-22

[@codycurry91]

I have one of these and I love it. I did notice though when we went to move a panel and had to move the service, the pipe was 3in and it wouldn’t cut all the way through so keep that in mind even though it says 3-1/4 it will not cut 3in pipe unless you can spin the pipe or walk around the pipe. EDIT: it will cut 3-1/4 EMT or PVC pipe but it won’t cut 3in RMC (rigid)

[@lylegoodluck]

Anything 3" OD?

[@joeframer9642]

Sweet midsize tool..I have the m12 , we are only cutting threaded rod, rebar and titan bolts...great review as always. 👍🇺🇸

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

I love my M12 Bandsaw mostly because it doesn't require two-hands to operate.

[@AndyP4X]

I had the m12 one and it kicks ass for us electricians but I wanted something bigger and got this compact one. Pretty dam excited to try it out.

[@WestHaddnin]

Should have got the m12 fuel bandsaw. It cuts up to 2 1/2 inches and it's faster than the m18

[@Mrsmith69]

@@WestHaddninyeah but runs out of battery in 10 seconds

[@WestHaddnin]

@@Mrsmith69 not true. I’m an electrician and I use it all the time. I also use bootleg 9.0 m12 batteries and they work great.

[@Mrsmith69]

@@WestHaddnin that makes sense but for the same price you can just purchase the m18 fuel one that cuts larger conduit and the battery lasts longer especially if you want to throw a 12.0 m18 battery on

[@WestHaddnin]

@@Mrsmith69 Its not the same price, that’s the point. And I don’t to carry around a heavy ass bandsaw with a big ass battery on it. You only need 4 inch +,bandsaw for single line. M12 fuel for the win 💯

[@aaronwidder9624]

I did not know this can be with a conduit reamer! I am a electrician and that feature will be awesome! I can't wait to get this! Thanks for the review Brian!

[@WorkshopAddict]

The part number for the attachment is in the description near the bottom. Glad we could help!

[@aliciawaller8095]

This little band saw has turned out to be the best tool purchase I've ever made kzbin.infoUgkx5ZrqmYO2uJq_nuU8TopyWxVzn8vqmPUL Once doing the set-up as per the included suggestions, this table top tool has been my go-to saw ever since (8 months as of this review). There are few things I wouldn't attempt with this saw. It takes up much less space than my table saw yet delivers twice as much punch. I've used it to create slices of wood no thicker than an 1/16th of inch by using the POWERTEC BS900RF Rip Fence. For small shop projects this tool can't be beat.

[@tacocin]

Indispensable tool when you need it! Sweeeet! Also ... if you use band saws a lot you can buy bulk runs of blade and a special band saw blade welder and make your own! Much, much cheaper than prefab!

[@soter305]

Great review. That hanger is meant for a tripod stand and the 1/2” holes that are on the deck of it.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Oh okay you showed it I would need the bigger model for cutting the size of steel I need to the cut the compact is to small very helpful appreciate the information

[@Lkom24]

The deepcut is just way to big, love the compact!

[@BouncyThrone]

I have a cordless dewalt deepcut. I use it to to cut 3" pvc when running flu, all-thread, unistrut, gas pipe, etc. I can walk into my local supply house and find dewalt blades on the wall. And I'm still on my first blade. Bad ass. But I recently picked up a Milwaukee m18 compact for smaller cuts and I can't believe the fiasco with blades. I literally burned up my 1st supplied blade with no teeth left after cutting one 1/2 inch black pipe.. I've been on the phone with Milwaukee but I can't seem to get a straight answer on what blades I need for general HVAC and electrical work. It was an EXTREME THIN METAL blade. I found some 48-39 0529 blades at ace, but may just send this sweet tool back if it's gonna be this hard. No point in having a bad-ass tool I can't get quality blades for. Any advice?

[@truthserum9157]

I found some, called (extreme thick metal cutting blades) they worked great.

[@BouncyThrone]

@@truthserum9157 Thanks man.. I found the 48-39-0528 works great.. Appreciate it.. I'll try those out..

[@davequinn9799]

Are safety guards for the back needed are does the blade “sit in” deep enough to void accidents?

[@ErwinLodewyk]

Thanks for showing us how to use the locking latch. It was very helpful. Next time, move your hand out of the way so we can see how to use it.

[@user-fw2tv4ry3r]

Does it cut straight. Im having trouble cutting straight with the full size deep cut one

[@TheTexan_87]

Just bought one and worked awesome for the first few cuts. I switched the blade and it won't penetrate my 2 3/8 pipe. Just scratches it and keeps spinning. I'm running the thick metal bands (10/12/14). Nothing.

[@michaelc7283]

I like this model better then the one that has the safety switch.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I agree. But I see the need for the dual switch model for some peoples safety. :)

[@chrisjones6165]

@@WorkshopAddict some people shouldn't be allowed around power tools.

[@hayganyilmaz7499]

i read it can “almost” cut 3” schedule 40… can it actually make the cut without forcing it through?

[@justCarner]

I wish @MetaboHPT would update their 3 1/4” bandsaw, my blade keeps popping off the tracks. Cuts great, when it cuts.

[@dominicparson5270]

Recently got one and it’s great

[@marvincarr9173]

Totally love this bandsaw. Question..... do you know of a packout case with foam inserts for these bandsaws

[@Dale37]

I have the 2729 band saw and it is a beast!

[@mikechapman7447]

I play Thrice blade size

[@mikechapman7447]

What size blade

[@EdwardTHC]

Great review again.

[@petenation3794]

My blades keep falling off. Put new tires on, new blades - still falls right off. I heard a bushing May be worn out at the adjustable pulley side? Looked at it . Looks perfect to my eye . Frustrating

[@mlwest8975]

Deep cut isn’t too large. Could be better if was 2-3 inches bigger.

[@jwoutdoors1451]

I want one to cut strut and all thread I do HVAC and could use it frequently at work and at home on personal projects

[@Fee.1]

12v extreme or 20v atomic…which would you go with? Do you have a video on that?

[@jonspitzley2801]

Nice saw ...and video 👊👍

[@bjoernbuck7173]

Hello there! Great review, exactly what I had been searching for :) Is it possible to cut small radii in sheet metal with this? I believe, such intent would require a smaller-diameter blade. So in other words: Can you use smaller blades for this? Thank You!

[@WorkshopAddict]

You can use smaller blades. They might be harder to find.

[@bjoernbuck7173]

@@WorkshopAddict Thank you Sir!

[@Fee.1]

Can you recommend the best flashlight with a balance of super bright and super projection capability and budget

[@WorkshopAddict]

Once you add budget to that, it's hard to answer. What is your budget?

[@PB-fu5pk]

What a cherry! I'm on the hunt for that exact saw. No double trigger! How does one get the single trigger version.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Just buy the part number I listed in the title.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video Brian

[@rickwagner2861]

How does this compare to the M12 fuel?

[@Rexxthespecialist]

Can you change the angle of the blade and a different blade like for wood? Just wonder if you can use for carpentry, sorry maybe is pretty dumb question. 😔

[@WorkshopAddict]

No, the bearings that hold the blade are not adjustable.

[@Rexxthespecialist]

WorkshopAddict thanks for the quick response.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Been looking at picking one of these m18 band saws up not sure which model to get though they have a few models is the new compact throat smaller then the full size m18 band saw or is it the same

[@tommym6248]

Is the main body of that saw made of metal? Aluminum? Maybe magnesium?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, it is some kind of light weight metal.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

So the milwaukee deep cut band saw and the new Milwaukee new m18 compact are the 2 I would want to pick up then appreciate the info do alot of exhaust work as well as big steel metal fab

[@bossmanz28]

I have the dewalt versions of there deepcut and compact bandsaw. In my opinion if you have the deepcut then the smaller compact of 2 1/2" like dewalt and others have is more ideal for compact as the handle trigger design is on top and easier to use 1 handed. But this Milwaukee size is more ideal if its you only bandsaw but dont want the full size as it has larger capacity. Milwaukee is making an m12 version of the 2 1/2 which i would think is better but only if you already have the deepcut too

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@bossmanz28 i got the Milwaukee m18 fuel deep cut as well as the m12 sub compact about 8 and a half months ago love them so far thanks for the response

[@skylermason9798]

For the m12 fuel?

[@Fee.1]

Waiting for the cp4.0 no reason for them to cheap out on the 1P battery

[@eosjoe565]

I see you have some Amazon links listed above but it looks like Amazon isn't actually selling it.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I did not link to one specific seller. Look below and it will say sold by 2 people. Click on that and it will show you the two sellers and their price.

[@eosjoe565]

@@WorkshopAddict I saw that. Usually those "Available from these sellers" are rip-off places. Example... they both want $430 + $25 shipping for the same bare tool that others are selling for $279. They want $690! + $40 shipping for the "Kit" that HD is selling for $449. I avoid those "other sellers" like the plague. :-)

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@eosjoe565 understand, but long term, my links will populate with the best price rather than with just someones price. You know what I mean?

[@eosjoe565]

@@WorkshopAddict Yep - see what you mean.

[@Hangovna]

Amazon is not an authorized seller for Milwaukee tool.

[@memedlam8216]

What bench is that?

[@WorkshopAddict]

The Milwaukee bench?

[@skylermason9798]

Where would I find the blades at?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Amazon is the best place amzn.to/39uxkKI or amzn.to/3agR1Vg or amzn.to/3ptuMSo

[@roaddog1m]

Nice vid thanks

[@azael831]

Is someone forcing you guys to botch your name? Coptool also messed theirs up, why change it when you already have a following.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Hell no! As I said in other posts below. The blog and forum on our site is old and has some issues. We have decided to freeze it and use the wrenches and rides site for future use. We are trying to avoid large expenses and hassles over a website that is old and broke.

[@colinstu]

Not workshop addict anymore? Wrenches and rides?

[@WorkshopAddict]

So the Workshop Addict blog got a bit large and there is some issues in adding to it. So the plan is to freeze it where it sits and move over to www.wrenchesandrides.com for the future. Nothing really big, just a formality.

[@justinchurch2366]

Wrenches and rides? Change your name?

[@WorkshopAddict]

No, just our web domain because our old blog got so large and was attached to our forum. So we locked that up due to the web issues and are now using the new domain for future posts.

[@konamanstudio2447]

😎🍻🍺

[@Fee.1]

Wrenches and what and who where am I