Ah, I wish I had a better answer for you, but I don't own the DB, I toyed around with it for about an hour and a 1k shots a few weeks back. It's more compact, it's lighter, but not in a super good way. I hate using the word 'cheap' but it just felt, not flimsy, but not beefy, felt like if it came off a 6' ladder it wouldn't fair well when i've dropped the DA off a stair landing 12' and it was unphased. It's MHPT, but it's their DIY/home owner entry level nailer/stapler. If it's constant heavy use, I just don't think it'll hold up.

Thank you!

Thank you for sending! It was over 100°F out my way, and extremely humid this weekend after a very long week working outside, I was exhausted from the work and barely able to move this weekend. I wanted to film something filmed. After I use the saw this week at work in somewhat slightly cooler weather, i'll refilm and update the review and re post. Thank you Mellif!!!

@@ProToolsApproved Have a good rest.

I'm curious to see how it does this season. The acorns were small last year, they'll be large and plentiful this year.

Do what?

Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

Thank you appreciate it. Please sub if you haven't, i'm no pro at making reviews, but I try to get a little better each time.

And that's why there are diff brands of everything out there. We all have our preferences, likes, dislikes, etc. Out of curiosity, what model MetaboHPT/Hitachi is it? I have a particular one in mind, it was known for being extremely underpowered, I had it for a while myself and gave it away also, plastic chuck, very 'entry level'

It's great for it's size, I mean, keep your expectations real. You're not gonna run 1/2" anchors 4" deep with this without destroying the drill. Smaller anchors, tapcons it's quick/fast without putting huge hard vibrations on your hand/wrist/body. Perfect for overhead/high work where you don't want to be lifting a big tool to set small fasteners. At the same time, let's be real, it's a Milwaukee FUEL, my personal opinions about fan boys aside, if you needed to set a semi large/large fastener in a pinch, with the right battery and patience, it'll do it, it'll run in a fastener made for larger voltage full size hammer drills. It won't do it fast, it won't do multiple all day, it's not what it's made for, but in a pinch as I said, it'll step up and punch above it's weight class to get you out of a jam.

@ProToolsApproved Yeah I used to do drive pins and tap cons all day. Now I just get into the concrete every now and then. I was sold on the half inch chuck on this drill and the hammer drill was a bonus!

With a padlock? Yes.

Where is the hole for the padlock!? Is the hole for the padlock not metal lined like the rest of the 2.0 pack out

Awesome! Let me know how you like it!

@@ProToolsApproved I’ve tried it a couple of times since I got it, I tried the grass shears and they were okay, but for me I’ll mainly be using the hedger attachment, as it seems to be the better option for what I’ll be using it for. I’ll mainly be using it in some raised beds and small areas where weeds grow, as well as some shrubs. But, for the main hedge I’ll use my 36v makita hedger (that’s a great I’ve of kit too). Combined with the 36v brush cutter, I’ve got a good selection of garden equipment that does what I need it to do.

Def agreed with you. I wish they were closer to the blade. Trying to trim a bit off of something or an existing 'hole' make it hard. I just experienced it this week.

Absolutely agree. I wish there were closer to the blade on both sides. I experienced that problem just this week on a few cuts.

I'm aware. Prob just stumbling over my words. We all make mistakes.

Appreciate it VERY MUCH! Closing in on that 1k goal. Only took two years. Ha ha ha ha ha. Thanks again! I'm always open to suggestions on testing/reviews. I try to keep up on new tools when released. The new Milwaukee 6.5 blade left circular saw is coming when released mid month, a Dewalt DCF860 is on it's way from over seas as well as a Japanese model XGT second generation impact driver. I usually post quick bench top ' take a look at this ' videos when I get them, then full reviews after I use them in the field long enough to make an honest opinion of them. No 'garage reviews' here, real world, real usage reporting.

Didn't say the Makita will last a lifetime did I?

Awesome to hear! Let me know what you think of it! I have more Milwaukee and Dewalt than Makita, only because it's more easily available and at the time Makita still seems to be playing catch up or focusing more on XGT here in the US. They were my first 'big boy brand' when I upgraded from what I was using when I first started. It'll take a lot from another brand to take Makita away as my favorite impact/drill drivers.

Are they stainless steel? I had a recent job that required all stainless hardware and was having the same issue. They were very soft and snapping all the heads off. Switched to a drill instead of an impact to set them. The constant torque was easier on them vs the harder impact hits. If that's not an option try pre drilling the holes if they don't exist, or pre drill them out a tad larger if they already exist.

Yeah buddy! I'm trying to get my hands on one now. But the only place I see it for sale at the moment is aliexpress. I don't exactly trust buying it there, to even get it or for future warranty claims.

Yeah buddy! I'm trying to get one asap, but the only place I see it listed is aliexpress and I don't exactly trust getting it from them. To even get it or for future warranty claims if I have an issue with It thru dewalt.

Man, thank you! It's been almost two years, i'm struggling to find this fun any more.

Yeah i'm shocked Tools and Stuff watched my video, was def geeking out a bit. Lol. I def don't claim to know everything, I use these tools on real jobs, not garage/basement testing set ups only, and give my opinion and findings. I try not to be biased and my opinions differ from others, I mean we all don't like the same things right? SERIOUSLY appreciate the comments and support.

Lol too many red bulls. Coffee tastes like burnt oil to me. Ha ha ha ha. Yeah i'm hoping to see an XGT oil impulse driver as well, but the LXT line is so important to them i'm sure it'll never fade

I wouldn’t trade my m12 surge for any other impact period. Since getting it I don’t even take my m18 fuel impact to work anymore.

I love this. Man I hear ya! When I got my M12 Surge it was all I used for the longest time, heck, until this Makita it's almost all I use whenever a client is home. We're used to impact driver noise, most people aren't, it can be annoying to many people. My clients always appreciate the lower noise, esp when kids are home or i'm working while they're anywhere in the house. Now the M12 Surge and this Makita are going to fight for trigger time. Lol!

Wow, I'm a fan, thanks for watching my video! I'm kinda geeking out over this. Lol. Yeah, an update or even better, a XGT!

ToolsAndStuff in da House !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍✌

I'm sticking with expodentially whatever I said. Sounds cooler. Lol

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Taking me too seriously buddy. Just goofing off using the tool without talking about it too much.

Just wrapped it up. Of course, I pulled my standard, pack up and leave without taking any final photos/videos. Lol. I have a few when it's about 90% finished. Client was thrilled. I'll be back to finished up a few extra things later this summer, i'll def grab some photos then.

@@ProToolsApproved ;( That's my favorite part about home improvement/renovation is the before and afters. Getting to see it without doing any of the work - you were probably just glad to be done with it, I get it

This particular job, yes. Esp since the client had been away at training for two weeks and literally just returned, I wanted to be outta his way. I know how I feel getting home after days away from home and a several hour drive.

Def this box. It's just crazy versatile with the extra boxes inside or removed. I can fit two belt sanders in them, or two cordless nailers, or impact/drill combo with a mess of drill bits/bits/hand tools. Plus they make a great quick seat or step stool.

Guess what. My wife has worked for the national mosquito association, has told me this nearly word for word, also swears lemon grass, marigolds, citranella all don't work. I'm gonna use them all anyway. I've pulled the tray to see what it's zapped, and it's nothing but mosquitos. You don't like it, don't use it. There is ALWAYS an exception to the 'thoroughly proven' rule.

I think you're not giving them enough credit. I use MHPT side by side, job by job as a professional, and they hold up as well, or better than ketchup and mustard.

'Prosumer' is a phrase you gotta be careful with and is often used to mislabel brands......like MHPT.

Awesome! Yeah I find the m12 much more useful than the m18, it's small, light weight, easy to grab and go. The extra storage is just a great bonus as I don't like things in my pockets while working. Toss my wallet/phone in there and I know it's safe/dry/secured

Def agree. I've gotten the disposable bags for it that collect drywall dust, and use it just as my drywall vac. Helps keep my M18 cleaner and it's not just collecting dust(lol) sitting in the shop.

No where that I looked has the power rating for the speakers. After checking the manual front to back there is nothing listed, I see others have asked this question in the reviews on multiple sites, with zero answers. The only rating i'm aware of is the packout radio, at 175w max. So i'd assume this would be closer to 125w. I'll ask Milwaukee directly and post back here when and if I get an answer.

​@@ProToolsApprovedWell, friend, I would appreciate it if you could find reliable information about the speaker power of this radio.

Dunno what to tell you, as I said, I looked in the paperwork, I emailed and asked my Milwaukee rep who also could not find a power rating, and I looked around the interwebs. I've done more than enough to try to find this answer. I feel your response is very pushy and down right rude. You have the same access to the internet/milwaukee/TTI as I do, i've spent enough of my time looking for an answer that isn't that important to me.

Different Home Depots. I have a few depots within a 30 minute drive and several within a hour drive. I can def say some have barely any Tough System 2.0 products if any at all while others are LOADED with product. It depends on what sells in that area. Hinges being suspect? Nah that sounds like the 'same old stuff' people who don't have the product say just to say something negative. I use and ABUSE packout, stack pack and tough system 2.0(and other storage system) daily. A particular box sits in a location in my truck where the hinges get physically beat up, slammed, dirty, and overly abused just because of their location. They're physically scratched up and look a bit beaten, but they function perfect, they hold tight and IF they were gonna break, trust me, they would have broken by now. I'll make a short about those hinges and post it tomorrow, it'll def prove those hinges strong and not a weakness.

Was literally searching for them on ebay and etsy tonight. I tried making some with luan. Just looked terrible. Anyone with a 3d printer can make some serious $$$

Eh. I've heard this, and taken apart a chuck to see if it mechanically made sense. It did not, also aVe did a video confirming the same thing. Maybe it varies by chuck manufacture, but on the milwaukee chuck I took apart and the makita aVe took apart, backing off the chuck a click loosens things up. But I always say there is a million ways to do something. It doesn't make one way better than the other if it works. So if that works for you, go for it, for me, i'll just make sure I tighten the chuck properly the first time. :)