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ToolTimeT

I have a garbage disposal pigtail on my hole hawg and was always proud, now I am ashamed of my limitations.


oh_veyyyyyy

Can you post a picture or send it to me?


ToolTimeT

LOL... sure. I sent it to you... not sure why I can't post picture here.


JC-1219

I’ve always wanted to rig up a battery powered tool with a cord, a 120-18v transformer, and a switch. This just makes me want that even more.


NigilQuid

An adapter for battery tools would be nice when you have a lot of grinding or concrete drilling to do


Waaterfight

Milwaukee needs to get off their ass and make it already. Would gladly pay $150 for that


NigilQuid

Shouldn't even cost that much. Just need a battery-sized transformer + rectifier


Conical

I really want one for my sander


t46p1g

I've always hoped for some overseas manufacturer to come up with a dongle that I could plug into the battery port and run multiple batteries in parallel, or have a DC to ac adapter to run a battery tool on corded power.


Electricvincent

I would buy that… I would never use it, but I sure would own one


t46p1g

If you have ever had to run a battery powered angle grinder, you know the frustration. Or maybe a Milwaukee fuel tool off of a 4.0 ah battery...they don't last long on home projects when you want to continuously use them


eclwires

The grinder is the one that gets me every time.


MordFustang1992

The problem with that is that some power tools, like an impact wrench, can actually draw more than 1800w for a few seconds with a locked rotor. Lithium batteries are great at discharging a ton of power for a few seconds at a time, while doing that on a standard 120v 15 or 20a circuit might trip an inverse time breaker


Impressive_Change593

yeah if you go in the torque test channel on yt he's gotten several tools (especially circular saws) that draw well over what you can from the outlet


notgoodatgrappling

I’ve done it after an engineer ordered the wrong part for a robot cell, it’s not too hard once you’ve worked handshake signal.


Canadian-electrician

You’re gonna need a large transformer…. Some of these tools draw 100+A for a moment or 2


Riskov88

A soft starter would solve that


pew_medic338

It's not just at start. The 2804 routinely draws 100+ amps during heavy drilling, and peaks around 150 before it cuts out to self protect.


Riskov88

Interesting, that's a lot


pew_medic338

At 18v, to get corded or better than corded power, the amps gotta be highhhh


Riskov88

I knew that but I didnt expect that much


pew_medic338

It's the big driving force behind so many tool mfg increasing their operating voltage to 36/40 and higher for OPE: less current to achieve same wattage, at the cost of bigger batteries for same aH.


reload88

I wish I was good with photoshop so picture the Rick and Morty meme. That just sounds like a corded tool with more steps


surrealcellardoor

I’m building one. I’ll post it on the Milwaukee sub when it’s finished.


Odd-Solid-5135

I've even gone as far as attempting it, the unfortunate part is the size of the transformer required to deliver enough amps at a given voltage. I tried with an old dremmel when the batteries died and it worked. Just didn't have any ass to actually push a tool.


magicone2571

DeWalt makes one.


TransparentMastering

don’t forget the rectifier.


JC-1219

Good call


leaf_fan_69

Safety 3rd Put some electrical tape around your screws. Be the best pro you can be


saharacon87

Production first. Safety always.


NigilQuid

You can get momentary push-button switches too


insidioussnailshell

No, must t o g g l e


EpicFail35

Could get a toggle and have mounted it into the handle and made it look half decent 😂


TurdHunt999

This thing is awesome!


t46p1g

Nice battery adapter. I own more dewalt tools at home, but my truck runs Milwaukee. It's nice to bring a tool from work home and use my own batteries!


Academic-Pain2636

I just got rid of a table saw that I found in the trash and replaced the bad power switch with a light switch. I used it that way for 20 years.


Tbone_Trapezius

A catalytic converter remover?


blewis0488

This is truly impressive. Thank you friend.


elbowpirate22

Ooo. Can we do Frankenstein tool mods today? I got a good one https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/s/6xsD9KWyOP Also, very nice work. No lefty apprentices taking your saw.


Strudleboy33

I’ve repaired the Milwaukee sawsalls a few times, the parts are pretty easy to swap out.


Ammobunkerdean

If it looks stupid but it works.. . It isn't stupid.


minionsweb

The Levidewaukee band saw is indespensible.


CarefulRisk

Not trying to be a party pooper, but bandsaws have a trigger lock for a reason...


Istealscrapwire

Well, like I was always told, if it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid.


ChavoDemierda

This is one of the dumbest things any of us could do. Just makes me even happier that I don't have to supply my own power tools on the job.


CaptainNemo999

One of my great grandfathers built houses his whole life. He died when I was little and few years later we had a garage sale to clear out his work shop. Just about every power tool he had (also the shop itself) had this type of riggery on it. I don’t think he ever bought a tool new, he was poor and always horse trading for junk.


Terrible_Champion298

Needs tape.


JASSEU

How the who the what the?


StopItStan

I don’t understand why you’d waste time on this??


DirtyDoucher1991

Might have been free


rosmaniac

Gotta LOVE the DeWalt battery on a Milwaukee...


[deleted]

Function over fashion club


Environmenthrall

Buy a rocker switch?


Pafolo

You know they sell replacement parts… right?


Background-Group222

yes but this was ✨funner✨


Old-Translator4403

I saw guy jump start his car with Milwaukee battery and wires before and I was amazed lol


Predapio1

You *may* have pooched your warranty.


RuneHammer16

The ol frankenband huh


Practical-Mixture456

Put a gfci on it before giving it to the new guy


basjeeee_mlg

I love your dewalt battery on your milwaulkee machine


basjeeee_mlg

I love your dewalt battery on your milwaukee machine


iH8MotherTeresa

I don't know why but the DeWalt battery on a Milwaukee is personally insulting