My Honest Opinion of the Milwaukee M12 Vacuum. But See For Yourself at Last Best Tool.

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  • Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
  • This video is a response to a viewer request. And I think the Milwaukee M12 vacuum has great performance as long as the filter is clean. But don't just take my word for it. watch the vacuum in action. And and listen to it.
    Featured gear:
    Milwaukee M12 vacuum
    Milwaukee M18 vacuum
    Snap On bronze wire brush
    Vernier Sound Sensor running Analysis on an iPad Pro
    And cameos from the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Die Grinder, the M18 Fuel Drill, and the excessively loud M12 long-neck ratchet.

Комментарии • 85

  • @trashes_to_treasures
    @trashes_to_treasures 2 года назад +6

    That is one hell of a good review!
    Yes it’s loud, but that is what this size tools are, especially vacs.
    I vacuum with ear protection anyways since I hate the loud sound, so no matter here. It’s a shop tool, and this one seems like a nice addition to my M12 collection 🙂

  • @harold-miller
    @harold-miller 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for the very detailed review. Really liked how you showed its performance with a dirty filter and especially another test with a quickly cleaned off one (which is exactly what users will do when using this product).

  • @footpusher6405
    @footpusher6405 3 года назад +8

    Doc - that video is exactly what I needed; thank you! I'm going to buy one. Improve my quality of life in the garage, house, and especially the van. BTW, I caught up on a few of your videos last night. The torch video, in particular, was great. As more folks find you, they will watch your back catalog, your views will go up, and soon you will rule the world...

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! Let me know if there is another topic that interests you.

  • @BrewCityRider
    @BrewCityRider 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, I needed a video review just like this. I was seeing written reviews of this tool kind of all over the place from 1 to 5 stars...this didn't make any sense to me. Obviously either people's expectations were out of line or they never maintain their equipment to get good performance. I'm buying this one after seeing it for myself in your excellent review.

  • @Se7enChk
    @Se7enChk Год назад

    I love the m12 vacuum. Perfect for cleaning sawdust and drywall dust. Every time this saves me from lugging out my small corded shopvac I have saved tons of time and effort. With this I am able to get in and out of a clients house much faster and cleaner. 10/10

  • @TheWirkkalaShow
    @TheWirkkalaShow Год назад

    Super helpful! Been looking at options to clean window tracks for my window cleaning business. I think this is gonna be the one since I’m already running Milwaukee tools. Only hesitation now is that it doesn’t have a blow function 🤔

  • @bigchief113
    @bigchief113 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent review. Thanks!

  • @CaptainANess
    @CaptainANess 2 года назад +1

    The m18 handheld is my most uses tool of this year I'd say, as a handy man /maitnence man. Only downside to it was fixing or changing toilets so I picked up a wet dry m12 today. I've Had the handheld m12 for about 3 years now and it's great for small areas common areas cars. Filter clogs easy for small particulates.

    • @stitchthisditchthat259
      @stitchthisditchthat259 2 года назад

      Hey how are you liking the m12 shop vac? Do a lot of handy / maintenance myself could use the review thanks!

  • @DelmarToad
    @DelmarToad Год назад

    You just sold another vacuum. Best review video I’ve seen in a long time and I’ve seen a few. Milwaukee should send you all of their tools so you can review them all.

  • @TechMay
    @TechMay 2 года назад +1

    You give those are gifts ? You must like your friends 😂😂 another good video!

  • @mitchellgee8887
    @mitchellgee8887 3 года назад +8

    I have a autoglass business so I was searching for a Milwaukee vacuum that uses the M12 just like my adhesive gun. Came across this one and was doing research. Found your video and good job for the review. Great video. You gained a subscriber. What kind of brush did you use to clean out old filter?

    • @gangnem31
      @gangnem31 2 года назад

      3:57 a snap-on brass brush but I'm sure any kind of brass brush would do

  • @engjds
    @engjds 2 года назад +3

    "Using my snap on brass brush", so envious.

  • @lattina62
    @lattina62 11 месяцев назад

    Looks good so far.

  • @Demorthus
    @Demorthus 2 месяца назад

    Seriously - thank you for this kind of more nuanced info! The noise aspect was something I've begun to consider more now, but at 110dB it's... up at concert level noise - for context 130 at 100m is a take off from an airplane lol. I think if they make a brushless version (I mean they use Ryobi as a kind of experimental platform) but it's due for an update; I certainly wouldn't mind. For my needs (reasonably) I still like that unit, alot!

  • @Sir.VicsMasher
    @Sir.VicsMasher 2 года назад +3

    I wish they would make an updated FUEL version as well as a M18 FUEL toolbox style vacuum, oh ya a M18 Coffee maker too, and M12/ M18 automotive jump pack. OK thats giving away enough ideas for the day, I have pages and pages of these.

    • @simplex1
      @simplex1 2 месяца назад +1

      Milwaukee m12 Hair Clipper

  • @butterbeans1619
    @butterbeans1619 3 года назад

    I have 3of them. Yes love them

  • @Adam-my8qx
    @Adam-my8qx 3 года назад +1

    Although this vacuum seems unreasonably loud, I would be more curious what the average db are from an arms length away. I wouldn't be using the vacuum directly up to my ear, and I noticed that when you were getting readings when vacuuming from the little container it was peaking in the 80 db range which is way less than 108 db. Just my 2 cents. I want to like this product and get excuses to purchase it, but my 18v LXT makita vacuum is about the same size and I think would run circles around this unit (though the makita's design seems a bit fragile easily damaged).

  • @rcud1
    @rcud1 2 года назад +1

    I have this vac as well. Its not a shopvac, its a nice little vacuum to use for smaller things.

  • @paulsp2693
    @paulsp2693 3 года назад +4

    I have M12 one,i often use it for car cleaning and sometimes to clean room,I use half cut sock on top of the filter,it's easy clean the sock after use then that actual filter..

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  3 года назад +3

      Outstanding idea Paul. I am going to do it!

    • @kawasakidirtrider
      @kawasakidirtrider 2 года назад

      I was thinking about getting this for the same reason. I have other m12 tools and I wanted to get a vacuum for cleaning my truck. Would you still recommend this vacuum for car cleaning or do you think another style vacuum would be better? The only thing with this vacuum is it seems long. Like it might be hard to fit in certain areas. Thanks!

  • @_P0tat07_
    @_P0tat07_ 3 года назад +4

    So just like any tool, if you learn what it’s capabilities are and use it within such capabilities, and use it for its intended purpose, you’ll be fine. If you put a 8 foot cheater bar on a 1/4 ratchet, or use a ball peen hammer to pull nails, you’re going to have a bad time.
    I bought my m12 vacuum one morning before my college class. Went to HD down the road and made it back in time for class.
    Personally, I believe that the 6ah battery is a must for this vacuum. The runtime boost is just huge. Being a brushed tool, and having to get that little motor to turn the impeller while working against the resistance of the filter is beneficial to the users experience.
    I mainly use my vacuum for cleaning up drywall dust and cleaning sawdust off my table saw, bandsaw, workbench, etc. I’d also say it’s worth it to clean the filter every time you dump the canister. It’s easy to pull the filter off and just a heavy tap or two on the side of the garbage is all you really need.

  • @Martyimgay
    @Martyimgay Год назад

    How is the m12 handheld vacuum hold up and is it worth buying for household use

  • @de.velop519
    @de.velop519 3 года назад +2

    I found this video because of the reviews on Milwaukee's website.

  • @bryanbahling2877
    @bryanbahling2877 3 года назад

    This vacuum is awesome.

  • @Patmac74
    @Patmac74 5 месяцев назад

    I just bought one today at a milwaukee truck event on the strength of this review 😂😂🎉

  • @littlejimmy7402
    @littlejimmy7402 Год назад +1

    IMHO all modern vacuums that use a hopper need to be emptied and maintained a lot. I have a hoover pet hair rated machine that the Wife was complaining about, I looked at it. Hopper was full and there was a 2 foot human/dog hair dreadlock stuck in the brushes and plugging up the works. Cleaned it out, works great. Dump it after every use, just get used to it.

  • @philipdove1705
    @philipdove1705 Год назад

    I had the tea kettle vac for several years but for some reason it started blowing dust everywhere I'm not sure how to fix it. The m12 is still going strong

  • @bmwlane8834
    @bmwlane8834 2 года назад +1

    Nice review. I always wear hearing protection with my small Vacs And blowers and I would recommend the same for everyone.

  • @uhdaily9112
    @uhdaily9112 Год назад

    I am thinking to use this tool to clean my car - do you think it is powerful enaugh to clean up the car?

  • @raceneely8185
    @raceneely8185 8 месяцев назад

    Do you think it will work for gold fish/ kids junk in my van? I have the m18 one you have but the inlet pipe gets clogged to easy!

  • @anthonymarino4260
    @anthonymarino4260 2 года назад

    sold thanks

  • @jamesfair9751
    @jamesfair9751 7 месяцев назад

    Which do you like better the m12 or the m18 compact and have you tried the newest m18 fuel compact vacuum ?!?

  • @joseantoniorubiogonzalez9602
    @joseantoniorubiogonzalez9602 2 года назад +8

    *For the price, this is a pretty decent grinder **MyBest.Tools** With 90 psi shop pressure is hard to stall even when material galls up in wheel. I've got three of them now, two of them I bought back in 1992 and they are still going strong!*

  • @az-chris1136
    @az-chris1136 3 года назад

    I've had the M12 hand vac for several months now and I find it an indispensable tool for small area cleanup, especially near my drill press.

    • @HerrenGamingNews
      @HerrenGamingNews 2 года назад

      For a 1 bedroom apartment that's roughly 500sq/ft it's perfect!

  • @MrMrsregor
    @MrMrsregor 3 года назад +3

    My #1 question is;
    If I have both m12 and m18 batteries, but I only want one vacuum, should I buy the m12 or the m18 for the shop ?

    • @HerrenGamingNews
      @HerrenGamingNews 2 года назад

      The nice thing about this vaccum is you can set it up for anything.

  • @nathansantamaria8630
    @nathansantamaria8630 3 года назад +2

    Great idea with the SPL meter. Just be careful about how close you get. Those kinds of measurements are generally done at one metre distance, not right next to the measurement device. At that distance it is not quite accurate (the air pushing out of the vac will impact this measurement at that distance). Great idea though. I am looking at getting this vac for quick and easy cleanups as an AV installer

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  3 года назад

      Thanks for the advice. I've used the SPL meters in audiophile settings, and crowd noise too. 1m on axis from source seems a standard, but where's the fun in that.

  • @mohdfarizolabdulghani7208
    @mohdfarizolabdulghani7208 3 года назад

    Nice...i’ll get one tomorrow

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  3 года назад

      Let me know what you think of it.

  • @ladybugmom10
    @ladybugmom10 3 года назад

    My son bought me one. I’m really hoping it work’s well enough to clean stairs.

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  3 года назад

      Should work great. Expecoally in nooks and crannies. Not so much in broad sweeping strokes. We sometimes use a small broom to sweep across our wood steps and then use the vacuum to suck up all the debris once near an edge or corner. I gave one to my mother in law and she loves it. Probably more than me.

  • @mattsoutherden
    @mattsoutherden Год назад

    Do you think this would work with a hose to the M12 circular saw to collect dust for a few sheet ply cuts? Is there a way to keep it on? I was thinking of getting the M12 wet/dry, but this might be more useful to keep in the car.

    • @ag1el580
      @ag1el580 Год назад +2

      I managed to find a house that fitted it and was able to contact it to my M12 circular it worked great

    • @mattsoutherden
      @mattsoutherden Год назад

      @@ag1el580 Thanks

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  Год назад

      That's a great idea. The only think I could think of would be how fast the container would fill with sawdust. But for basic cutting it should work great. I have had mine pointed near both a chop saw blade and drill bit to suck up the debris and it works way better than nothing. I almost used it on a sander too.

    • @mattsoutherden
      @mattsoutherden Год назад

      @@lastbesttool Yeah. What I'm thinking, this would only be for 1 or 2 cuts when I'm away from the shop, or power for the vac.

  • @arbormaniac1
    @arbormaniac1 8 месяцев назад

    People do the same thing with the upright canister vacuums. I lived in an apartment for 10 years and would get a vacuum out of the trash every 6 months or so. They let the canister get so full that it ends up clogging the hose.

  • @troydennis8561
    @troydennis8561 6 месяцев назад

    Seems as though you kinda avoided the obvious direct comparison between the m12 and m18 version rt next to ya. Is that because there no comparison to be made ?

  • @theLonnatic311
    @theLonnatic311 Год назад

    It just picking up sawdust and drywall dust I would say it does the job for me

  • @risingawareness13
    @risingawareness13 Год назад +1

    Sold! Been looking for a vacuum for my live-in work truck, and I think this fits the bill nicely. Long live M12! 😃

  • @MrRedtaco11
    @MrRedtaco11 2 года назад

    I use compressed air on my regular vacuums air filter. It’s not hard to clean.

  • @electroluxlad
    @electroluxlad 2 года назад +1

    I’m obsessed with the pack out vacuum I am a plumber. It’s better than the original

  • @d0mochi
    @d0mochi 2 года назад +2

    How good does this work for car interior?

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  2 года назад +2

      I love it for that. It is loud however, so I wear earplugs. But I use it all the time even though I have a dedicated shopvac in my garage just for cars and trucks.

  • @sofaking777777
    @sofaking777777 3 года назад +1

    I'm sold. Got to spend more money now lol... I'm looking for a vac for my boat getting sand and dirt and sunflower seeds.

    • @sofaking777777
      @sofaking777777 3 года назад

      @@albertobowen475 see how many thirsty dudes are messaging her

  • @joeking433
    @joeking433 2 года назад

    Is the M18 a lot better? or how does it compare?

    • @dangrimes5078
      @dangrimes5078 2 года назад +2

      I can tell you the m12 is garbage. I would like to try the m18

  • @allangarcia7288
    @allangarcia7288 2 года назад

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @kurtisrisatti69
    @kurtisrisatti69 Год назад +1

    It’s a vacuum since when was any vacuum quiet

  • @procrastinator1842
    @procrastinator1842 Год назад +2

    If you are looking for a hand vac, this is one of the worst. In fact, all the tool brand vacs are terrible. None of them use a cyclonic dust separator and rely purely on a crappy filter, which gets blocked in seconds when you suck up plaster on concrete dust.
    An 1/8th of a cup of concrete dust will block up the (disposable, non washable) filter in my M12, and my Vax Blade 2 Max cyclonic will suck up dust until the bin is full, and hardly any will reach the filter, which is washable.
    Pick up your game tool makers!

  • @TheTl33
    @TheTl33 2 года назад +1

    $49 at Home Depot for cyber Monday!

  • @ThemadViking793
    @ThemadViking793 3 года назад

    Ordered it yesterday. Got it for 55€. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  3 года назад +1

      Hope you like it as much as I do.

  • @jonathansims525
    @jonathansims525 2 года назад

    ... and sold!

  • @Rob-bz8ig
    @Rob-bz8ig 6 месяцев назад

    only m12 tool I didn't like, filter wouldn't stay put, stored in landfill..

  • @Leo-cl1xq
    @Leo-cl1xq 2 года назад +1

    The brush cost more than the vacuum 😂😂😂

  • @khernatify
    @khernatify 2 года назад +2

    I'm sorry but this vacuum is most pathetic tool I ever used, couple of holes in the concrete floor for the anchors and it's done, there is no excuses like small filter etc. tool works or not, this one doesn't. After I got Bosch 12v one, lot smaller, much less noisy and overall a little less pathetic 😄. Do your self a favour and go straight for m18. Thanks for effort though.

  • @bierstadt77
    @bierstadt77 3 года назад

    108 decibels is louder than a 70cc chainsaw. You need serious ear protection at those levels. If it's in an enclosed space, it will really hurt your ears quickly. Just slap on some earmuffs.

  • @user-pc1pw5ww7f
    @user-pc1pw5ww7f Год назад +2

    I bought one for my car. Right out of the box the biggest waste of $180.00 (bought battery and charger also) the thing is a piece of shit. Barley picks up cigarette ashes.

    • @lastbesttool
      @lastbesttool  Год назад

      I've got two of them an they are both powerful. There's got to be something wrong with yours. Have you taken it apart? Made sure the little rubber flap on the intake moves freely? The fan is working properly? As you can see in my video, mine inhales nuts and bolts.

    • @innominate1
      @innominate1 Год назад

      a couple of my coworkers have this vac. it is by far the most pathetic vacuum I have ever used. noisier than it is effective with a filter the size of a sippy cup. I don't want to be cleaning the filter after I pick up a handful of saw dust.

  • @henrysmith5086
    @henrysmith5086 2 года назад

    bias

  • @DayafterTomorrow
    @DayafterTomorrow 4 месяца назад

    is not really good.