I can't speak for the hatchet, but I've been impressed with the other Milwaukee M18 tools I've used - particularly the cordless die grinder.
Wife bought the M12 version. Cuts well but the operator presence button ruins the show. I can’t keep my thumb on it for very long because it’s in such an awkward spot.
Everything but the chain is made in China, even the box it comes in. Premium price for Chinese stuff is a bad deal. A friend has one of those $50 outfits that is made in China and I might try one of those next Summer.
I ran one for a while and it is a good tool. It makes up in torque what it lacks in speed, but overall it cuts really well. The only reason I don't have it any longer is because I have an arborist Echo saw that I can run one-handed, and I didn't need both.Wondering if anyone here has one of these M18 Hatchets?
Likes, dislikes, or are they a waste?
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The hatchet has to be better then using a Sawzall for small wood.
Most of the tradesman M18 tools I have, I've been impressed with them. A few thou could be better.
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My cousin is a engineer for Milwaukee and to my knowledge the only things made in the United States are non battery operated hand tools. He's tried getting his designs made in the states, but corporate says it costs to much to do business here...
the lights are really good. I have the m12 hatchet, it is fairly handy but is kinda pricey for what it is.The cordless die grinder and 1/4" ratchet are winners for sure. They've got a couple of cordless lights so I'm thinking about trying one of those.
My cousin is a engineer for Milwaukee and to my knowledge the only things made in the United States are non battery operated hand tools. He's tried getting his designs made in the states, but corporate says it costs to much to do business here...