NEW Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL Compact Band Saw with 2-1/2" Cut Capacity Review 2529-21XC 2529-20

[@justinmccord1818]

I had the other m12 bandsaw for about 4 years(glazer by trade) and it was by far the most used/valuable tool in my arsenal. I miss it so much I might just have to go and buy this one

[@matthewella8280]

can you use them to cut plastic and wood etc i do alot of blinds and its pain sawing pvc blinds or alumium ones to size this would make it alot easier

[@ekaterinadiadenko5318]

OverviewI had an old Black and Decker Firestorm set that was getting very long in the tooth kzbin.infoUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv so it was an easy decision when this set went on sale. I'm not a pro or a handyman. I'm an occasional DIYer. So for me, this set is fantastic. I am very happy with my purchase.The Good Parts Very well priced for what you get Comes with everything you need - two batteries, a charger, and a carry bag The products feel very well made Not too heavy The drills are small and ergonomic (for my smallish hands) Huge ecosystem - Dewalt makes a lot of tools that use the same battery type and chargerCould Be Better I guess I could say that I wish the batteries were bigger, but that's a relatively minor compaint

[@benjaminromshak2921]

I own and love the old brushed version. Will have to add this one to the truck

[@philianakamike]

Milwaukee is gonna take my $ once again

[@murc111]

Really wish it was the same size as their old one, but this seems like a very nice band saw...I may have to upgrade.

[@charlesking678]

I think I'll buy this. Much better and more practical than the old one.

[@mikemorgan5015]

Damn! I thought the old one was awesome. This is in a different league. Wish this one was smaller, but increased capacity means more distance between the wheels and therefore a bigger saw and different blades. Amazing speed. Running on 12v is even more amazing. I see they're backing off of the old 5yr warranty though. Hmmmm.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I don't know if that is a sign of the future or just something for certain tools.

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@WorkshopAddict Good point. Their OPE is all 3yrs as is the M12 inflator. I'm sure there are others as well. The non Fuel sub compact bandsaw is still listed with a 5yr.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I live my older model. I think I’ll get this new one for work and take the old one home.

[@f1reguy587]

I still bought the m18 compact… if i were to suggest an improvement, it would have the light iluminate the bandsaw band showing the cut line,or fit a green laser to it,mainly to get the cuts square down the material

[@johnnyjohnston452]

Did you try the m12 fuel before buying the m18 compact? I’m trying to decide between the two right now. I currently have the deep cut but it’s too big for a lot of stuff

[@mjaerski7842]

Thank you for the video! Been looking for a blade like the one that came with it for a few days! Appreciate it.

[@mikedrake5738]

Nice video Brian, was wondering how it will do against some 1-5/8 in X 13/16 in strut channel? I skipped the brushed version of the M12 band saw but this one I think I will pick up.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Playing with this more at the bank today I am finding this to be the same speed at the M18. It will handle your needs well.

[@G95G95]

The big question is are the two pulleys the same size, or smaller, smaller pulleys break blades more often, Milwaukee did a very good job on the older model by giving relatively huge pulleys so the blades lasted forever if you were gentle on them, this saw looks like it might have smaller pulleys, which tends to break the blade long before the teeth get dull.

[@dalesworld1308]

I have it and like it, a heck of a lot better than using a sawzall. Sounds like the spot weld on your blade wasn't ground smooth.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I can say that I have NEVER got a Milwaukee blade where the weld is good. I have given up on saying the blade sucked, I just expect it. Problem with this saw is that blades are hard to, if not impossible, to find right now.

[@dalesworld1308]

@@WorkshopAddict Thanks for that info. When I find them I'll stock up.

[@michaeladdonizio8687]

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[@mechsupernova]

Just bought one, haven't received it yet, I'm basically just gonna be using it to cut rigid conduit and unistrut.

[@rcud1]

This is type of tool I think should be in a hard case. I'm glad I didn't ever buy the old version.

[@calebleuciuc670]

The ladder clip is enough for me to make the switch

[@arekx]

Why it has a cleaning brush only on one wheel I wonder? (visible at 2:02 for example, left wheel)

[@jarrydee2799]

I just bought this and the only thing I wish it had was speed control. It is kind of slow IMO

[@privateinformation9384]

I like that Rockwell horse you’re using. Can you give me it’s official name so I can look it up and buy one?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Here it is. amzn.to/3uYb3wD

[@burrusaga]

That older model cut pipes way more faster than you were cutting

[@smithmal01]

Thanks for the comparison. I've got the Gen1 and can see the obvious benefit for moving to the Gen2. Quick question, I got the Gen1 kit in a molded toolbox. Does the Gen2 kit only come with a fabric bag?

[@WorkshopAddict]

At this time, I only know of the fabric bag.

[@Jay63664]

What size black pipe was that?

[@Tunare111]

Thank you for the video, very much apricated.

[@dylanhuot8404]

Does the m18 reamer fit this m12 bandsaw ? Can’t find the m12 framer attachment

[@CCO-yk7oy]

Can this cut 2 1/2 emt pipe ???

[@ednakamura314]

I received at old m12 band only i a problem is getting the battery out, sucks . I got the battery out and looked at the the lock tab on the battery,filed filed the tabs, take only 1 pull to to take out.fixed. What a joke milwaukee

[@konamanstudio2447]

You should try to get yourself some cutting Wax it helps it doesn't mess with the Bandsaw You should try it 😆🍻🍺😊

[@catlady8324]

Which one is the best? It doesn’t gum up all the metal filings into a blob?

[@michaelblrrd5328]

Does it cut unistrut

[@orijimi]

Ah shit, sounds like this is a bandsaw blade size all its own. Fuck. Don't wanna buy something that doesn't have consumables readily available.z

[@konadayz426]

Why can't I get Milwaukee quality tools at Ryobi prices 🤔

[@johnnyjohnston452]

What would you go with the m18 compact or the m12 fuel?

[@Hoodamax]

M12 FUEL By all means!

[@PecanPie1102]

Can it be put in a horizontal table

[@stestar09]

Is the scaffold tube steel or aluminium tubing?

[@Hoodamax]

Stee.

[@Jarco101]

Nice video

[@k-nutl6386]

Great vid

[@kylefowler5082]

Milwaukee's big screw up is the proprietary blade length of 30-9/16 in. Makita, DeWalt, Ridgid, Metabo, and Ryobi all use the same 32 7/8 blades on their 2 1/2 bandsaws so their blades are easy to find local. Milwaukee is now hanging out with Bosch with a weird blade length. Bosch uses a 28 3/4 in. blade by the way. Hard pass Milwaukee

[@shanekasper4587]

I agree about the blade length but if you already have the m12 platform it is hard to justify the Dewalt or others.

[@TheWinwin4all]

Why not to just buy 2-3 blades and order more if needed later?

[@Mars4190]

Can’t get blade any where

[@HeathenGeek]

downvote for Mr Fingers McGee over there, changing the blade with the battery still in 🙄 Otherwise awesome revue, ta.

[@whiskeycreek4038]

That is night and day different.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes they are.

[@kc0lif]

newer one is faster than old one.

[@shaun7126]

Like a glock 17 and g19

[@WorkshopAddict]

Not sure about that. LOL. The older brushed model is significantly slower in cutting as I showed near the end. It is not all about the size. I get where you are going though, and I like it. You need both. I understood. LOL

[@johnbailey9682]

Would be nice to see you cut heavy steel like railroad track with the heavy blade to see what it can really do .

[@WorkshopAddict]

I cannot fin those blades for the life of me. One HUGE downside to this saw right now.

[@catlady8324]

Wouldn’t it be illegal in most states to cut a railroad track?

[@johnbailey9682]

@@catlady8324 why would it be illegal I got some old track from the railroad when they replaced some old track .

[@catlady8324]

@@johnbailey9682 Do you want the poor train to crash from a cut track?

[@mikelikegaming]

That looks like 1/2 conduit

[@konamanstudio2447]

😆🍻🍺😊

[@AhmedHassan-hp1eg]

🙉🙉🙉🙊🙊💞💞💞🤙🤙🤙🤙✌✌

[@shanekasper4587]

Nice video