New Milwaukee M12 Detail Hedge Trimmer- 8" Long - Compact & Quick!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Would you use a detail trimmer like this or just go with one big one?

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

I’d get one of these in a heartbeat. Lots of hedges are large and I would prefer the pole type trimmer, but otherwise this would be my go to

[@shanew7361]

Nope, waste of money and inefficient use of time!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Nice! I was thinking it would be cool to have a holser on my zero-turn mower for this. I'm often ducking around some low branches or other overgrown items.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for sharing, Shane.

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@AZHighlandHomestead hello

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

I have a lot if small shrubs to trim, and some topiary to do. This looks ideal! Already on the battery platform with the M12 Hatchet, which I find excellent!

[@justauser]

I got it because its small enough to fit in my toolbox, I can quickly grab it to preform maintenance and it works well!

[@darrellshepherd4282]

Nice. By the way Mark, you’re a true professional.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks, Derrell I try my best💯

[@dembaf7569]

Good review thank you will look for the M18 review next

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Awesome, thanks!

[@m9ovich785]

OH Wow, An Electric Machete HAHAHAHA That would be handy walking through the woods Thanks Mark... Mike M.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Haha, hey Mike, I never thought of it like that, but it can take down stuff like a machete.

[@civilwar1234]

Thank you!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You bet!

[@robd3061]

Great review! Fantastic little tool, but the kit's expensive. Bare tool in the $99 - $129 range would be great.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Agreed! I already have a few M12 XC 4.0's and I forgot to mention you can easily get an hour of runtime (Using off and on) from 1 battery.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Thanks Mark, think I'll pass on this for now, I want that new M12 detail sander as soon as it comes out though 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Hey Ted, that detail sander looks awesome. I’m hoping to have one here on the channel pretty soon.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

@@MarkThomasBuilder my buddy has it, and he says it's a game changer

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's good to hear.👊 I was on vacation last week and noticed that the screened in porch needed some sanding on the screen frames. Immediately I thought of the M12 sander and how it would be perfect for that.

[@jeffpeters2915]

Old Milwaukee's advertisement of 1/2 inch cutting ability is very misleading as you pointed out so well. Also, does this trimmer have a trigger lock?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I recall it has a safety button to release the trigger, but not a lock to keep it on. I don't think hedge trimmers, in general, have a trigger lock.

[@carent5x]

hello can you make a video with ryobi 18v compact sprayer? thanks

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'll see what I can do. I have a project to test it on if I can get one to test out.

[@bullwinkle7542]

Craftsman at lowes 75 a year ago with batterie & charger works great for heavy use I bring out my much bigger gas trimmer

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's a bargain price. I haven't tested any other their more recent outdoor power equipment to see how they compare.

[@bullwinkle7542]

@@MarkThomasBuilder it was a good deal and size wise is perfect my wife loves it I wonder what I’ll do when the blades go dull in a year or so if sharpening is an option or replace blade

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I just discovered a local sharpening service at our farmers market who does hedge trimmer sharpening. I'm curious if most hedge trimmer are able to be sharpened.

[@shanew7361]

Waste of money and time. The MAKITA-XHU07T is the best of all no joke.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I haven't tested that one out. I'd like to see how it compares, especially if Makita ever made a compact size.

[@shanew7361]

@@MarkThomasBuilder It has the fastest blade speed and is literally like using a scalpel!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Ohh nice I'll have to check it out.

[@bonedaddy33]

Are you kidding? That Makita is more than 8 and a half pounds and almost 4 feet long. Not really a good comparison.