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@HerrenGamingNews

2 жыл бұрын

I'm assembling a roadside kit I got the inflator today (emergency use) I plan on getting the impact wrench, would this be good for a roadside tool?

@ELDIESTRODIY

Жыл бұрын

Love your camera could you share the model or affiliate link

Thank you Jeff for putting all of the time and resources to make this video. Excellent!! I love my M12 Rocket Light and use it all the time. I enjoyed it so much I picked up a second one with free 6 amp battery from Home Depot's buy of the day a few weeks ago for $129! Awesome lights!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that wa son Feb 1, I still think that was a glitch, because it combined the January promo of $129 tool only with the new incoming promo of the free battery.

This is definitely 💯 one of the best reviews for this light. Thanks Jeff 👍

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Nicely put together review, especially the timer with the different size batteries and the brightness comparison. This definitely helped me get an idea of what to expect if I were to purchase one.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This review helped me get the M12 Rocket Light and at a heavily discounted price. I was able to pick it up for $199 with two 6.0 batteries and a charger. I tested it at home and I couldn't be happier. I was originally contemplating the M18 light which is more powerful but its just too bulky for my purposes. Thank you so much for this awesome review! Cheers!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Watched several videos on this light and yours was the only one that included a runtime test. Thanks!

Like you knew I was shopping between the M12 and M18 light systems!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

I saw you wearing a path between the 2 lights at the store

Thank you so much for the comparison!...I have 2 of the m12 rocket lights. They are not the best lights I have used but they are so handy. I prefer to have 2 M12’s than 1 m18 rocket light. It allows me to place them in different locations and minimize shadows while I’m working. I do plan on getting an m18 rocket at some point but I haven’t felt the need yet. Thanks again!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I'll catch the re-run in the morning, as much as I'd like to stay up, its getting late over here in the UK! Look forward to seeing it

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Hey that's awesome both you and cool tools both from the UK. I hope they lift your lock down pretty soon man I know you guys have been pretty much tied at home

Very comprehensive and well done review, thanks for taking the time and effort to make this vid 👍🏽

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Just picked this up thanks to your review!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

2 yrs later and your video is helping me make a decision! Such a great thorough video! I’m currently just waiting on the m12 light to go on a somewhat sale lol hopefully sometime soon. (Mainly choosing m12 because that’s what I have batteries for)

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Jeff in the street: 💡🧍🏻‍♂️💡 The neighbors: 👁👄👁

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

BREAKING: Ft Lauderdale residents reporting strange light sin the sky tonight...

4K uhd quality? Gave it a fat thumbs up. Good video, good review. Ill be looking at a lot more of your reviews, thank you!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Nice video Jeff keep up the great work brotha!!!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mike!

You did VERY WELL on this video! Thank you SOO SO MUCH! This was perfect! Super informative and had additional information I didn’t think of. Please make continue to make more videos!!!!

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Sir you are thorough. Well done!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

I have found a great way to deal with the M12 battery removal. Just take the entire tool and battery that is attached and throw it as hard as you can toward a hard surface. It doesn’t help and usually breaks something else but it makes you feel better for a fraction of a second.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

LOL hat's what I feel like!

actually dropping things and testing them! i had to sub!!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Frankie!

I believe it was your m18 rocket light video that tipped me to getting it. No looking back it is a phenomenal light. If I find the m12 one on a crazy sale I'd pick it up. Otherwise I'm quite pleased with the m18, nothing i have or anyone I know has anything that compares.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

On 2/1 they had the M12 rocket light with the 6 AH battery online only for $129! That deal sold out in hours, then reverted back to the current promo price of $169

2:06 I use the same hand soap, good stuff, b/c I don’t break out when using (usually get the double pk though)👍🏻 1:23 Agree, 99% of the time, I’ll keep the m18 & m12 batteries. As use so many, that having “more” is totally fine with me. Having extra batteries with the Milwaukee Top Off, & m12/18 power source (which still is a good “power source” for charging USB devices when can score the gen 1 for $21.35; couldn’t pass it up😉), is very handy, imo. Besides, can always sell, give away, or return them (w/8n time frame) if get to many one day; too many batteries.....is that even possible 😂 Always a pleasure Jeff, see ya on the next ✌🏻

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Working on my next video now comparing Milwaukee, DeWalt and Ryobi power inverters, including the top off

I just got the M12 Rocket light bundled with the 6 Ah battery for $149 less than a week ago

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is the new Q1 promotion price that started Feb 1. Before that it was $129 light only, no battery. Last week online one day only they had this deal that's in store $169, was down to $149.

Great video Jeff!!!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert, glad you liked it!

I just bought a combo deal from home depot for the m12 rocked + a xc6.0 starter kit for $199

Getting the battery out of the m12 version is insane!!! Milwaukee needs to make an extender compartment insert to allow the battery to hang lower so we can get more leverage. Hell I imagine someone could 3d print something like that but would need to get the metal in the right spot. This is no joke getting the batteries out.

@legendtentv6059

Жыл бұрын

You arent the only person ive heard speak of this issue. Seems to be a bit too flush. Mine comes in tomorrow im excited to see how much trouble it causes me. Got the m12 light with 2x 6ah and charger for 199. Couldnt pass it up with those batteries especially for the m12 impact and drill set. Unlimited power!

I like the black contrast color on that Tape measure!

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

The Nite Eye tape measure

Holiday season 2022, HD has the m12 rocket for $199 plus 2x 6.0 batteries with charger for "free"

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Those are nice batteries they provide a lot more Battery time and the 4 amphour batteries

Great video jeff

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I got the Dewalt task light shipped to me from that drill deal three weeks ago and its pretty nice. It blinks to the higher brightness setting a few times when the battery gets low.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just like the Milwaukee lights. I need to try that task light sometime too!

Great review man! What tape measure was that, love the green on black

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Lufkin NightEye tape measure

@busared06

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff actually just found it, thank you! Holy crap that's a pricey tape

Hell yes! Thanks man!! Folks hit the like button and subscribe. This guy is no joke, honest and great videos 👍

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I love when people do in depth reviews like this.. most people would have a 5-10 min video for such a basic tool

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. We still get complaints from people like dude likes to hear himself talk, or could have been a 5 minute video, drags on...etc.

@thecarproconnoisseur5412

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff I mean if it was 5-10 min you could look at the pics and info on homedepot website and get the same info..you’d think if someone was interested in buying something you’d wanna know as much as possible

Hey thanks for the video. I’m on the fence about buying one. I will probably go with the m12 light and (2) 6ah batteries for $199. If you post an updated link I will use your link when I buy from Home Depot. (Commenting as I watch the video lol hopefully the m12 isn’t terrible! 😂)

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

You can still use the links we have the Home Depot above And in the video description coming even other than what we link you to. But once you get there make sure you hunt around for a buy one get one battery kit deal to go with that light if it indeed exists I'm pretty sure the M12 one already expired. But I would not buy either of those lights unless you're getting it as a buying one One deal with the batteries.

@ForFucksSake57591

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff 10-4 thanks for the heads up. I’ll stick with the Packout light. That was an added bonus having the Packout light in the review! Wasn’t expecting the drop test either! You da man!

I’m struggling to get the light to extend on the older version that you have in the back. I can’t seem to release the extension portion

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Pull out all the red latches

This would be a good test of the difference between m12 3.0 cp and 3.0 xc batteries

Could I use either light as a tripod mount for my m12 laser? (Milwaukee). Or is it too weak? Thanks

I bought m12 rocket light the other day on clearance for 90 dollars at Homedepot. I wasn't too impressed compared to my m18 rocket light. I returned it. I was at Costco today. They brought in Feit extension 2000 lumen tower light for 49 dollars. Its better built, brighter, with built in battery. I was also able to turn on and charge at the same time with my Jackery 300. The run time is now about 20+ hours on high.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

I would have kept it, the light weight is awesome

@wt9653

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff When you do your next Costco. Go take a look at Feit tower light. Its a knockoff to STKR brand. It's lighter than m12. It has a lot more potential than m12. Im making a extentions to go up 8ft.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

@@wt9653 I hope they have it at my Costco

M12: Pull the light out of it's storage position, twist 90 degrees, and put it back down onto the body. There are two grooves that hold the light in that position which you can kind of see at 10:48.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Will do

Looking forward to it Jeff... I have the M12 light and love it. It’s compact and lightweight. I do think they should have gone for more than 1400 lumens. 2000 or 2500 would have been nice with 3 settings..

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the light has me wanting more, I end up trying top move it closer to the work surface to get it brighter.

@richardrecupero4342

Жыл бұрын

Any brighter and the batteries wouldn’t last as long, granted you don’t have to worry about that when you plug it in, I do regret getting the m12 over the m18 with the tower light and the tire inflators

Thanks for your hard work Jeff. I bought two of these lights. The lights are very well designed . . . with one _major_ drawback; as you pointed out there isn’t enough room to get your $@/) fingers in to remove the #¥* [{%€ batteries! I like the lights so much that I’m trying to figure out if I can cut away some of the housing, rather than return them. So far all that I’ve ended up doing is to raise my blood pressure, and invented new ways to swear at an inanimate object. What in the Hell were they thinking?! Did no one test it before declaring it ready for production?

Working new construction i put my m18 rocket away and my new go to light is now the Rover 2 Its brighter, last longer, easy to store and takes up very little space

@marcosvaldes8910

2 жыл бұрын

Rover 2? I can't seem to find it. Would you mind posting the full name please? Thanks

@rich-qk7dc

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcosvaldes8910 sure I got mine at HD for about $133 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lo57uM6Mkpepcrg.html

I was really hoping the m12 and m18 would have the same color temperature, but they don’t. They are close enough that it probably doesn’t matter, but if you were hoping to get three Milwaukee lights to serve as both emergency/work lighting and a three-point lighting set up for video work, it’s not a great choice.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Probably different LEDs and different circuits running them

@joshwolf4710

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff maybe different LEDs, could even be a matter of multiple sourcing of LEDs for the same Lights. The M12 Rover light is very very closer in color temperature to the m18 rocket.

Don't fall too hard for those clamps on the M18; we have a few of them at my electrical company, and all of them have at least one clamp that no longer holds tightly, and the light falls. We modify them with 100 mile an hour tape to hold them up!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

That's some tough tape

@ucitymetalhead

3 жыл бұрын

Don't they have an adjustment screw for tightening?

Hi， I'm wandering the bettary test use what mode? The hight mode 1400lm? Or the low mode 700lm? Thank you.

was at home depot today picking up building hardware and almost bought it

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

It's a good deal, although last summer's deal when I bought it was 2 XC 4.0 batteries

I’m looking to buy the Milwaukee pole saw,,, that never goes on special correct?

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

I can't even remember a pole style going on sale at all even last year. I wouldn't expect it at Black Friday if anything it should be at Father's Day but I was playing pulling out the Home Depot Father's Day ad from last summer and nothing for pole saws

@michaelsanchez977

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff Thank you!! For your reply, I appreciate it 👍👍

Depot is running the m12 with 2 6amp hr batteries and charger for $199 again right now! Batteries alone are worth that

haha, walk into a Home Depot today and all of that stuff is wrapped up in security wires.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

It is a sign of the times

Would M12 light up a 60 yard outdoor area? Don't want to spend the extra money on the M18 if the M12 would suffice

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

It will light up the house next door

When it comes to Milwaukee lighting, M18 all the way. You’d have to have a really good reason to go with M12, and I can’t think of any except maybe for price.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Size, weight. I can get that M12 into smaller areas, and tripod spread is smaller, and it's super light.

They had a 2 6amp and a rocket m12 for 200 dollars on Labor Day.

why i got out of M12 line with arthritis I cant change the batteries, I had my young buck son try one and he couldnt do it without almost destroying the tool, a total fail as far as I am concerned for a company that charges top dollar for their tools.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a real pain on this light

@chrisoster8982

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff squeeze tabs, push INWARD while depressed then pull out

Damn man that drop test hurt me but i know they are durable

I thought I was the only one that has hard time getting m12 batteries out.

Agree with m12 batteries much harder to pull out as well as no charge indicator. But tools are more compact then m18

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

yes, the Lord giveth and taketh!

Will the 12ah batteries fit the 18v light?

@selaxlife7621

2 жыл бұрын

No

@evan1kx125

15 күн бұрын

Yes the 12ah fits

The Lux testing was really misleading. The M18 clearly has more lumens and puts out more light from a further distance and a wider area.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing misleading about it, they are different forms of light measurement that measure light differently. The M18 has a bigger head which spreads out the light and while it might be around the same lux as M12 at only 12" away, because the M18 head is larger, that light will go farther, so in an integrating sphere where they measure lumens you will see the M18 outperform.

@mfetzer1

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff Yes, thats why to the average person they would be confused. M12's head is more compact making it easier for your device to measure the Lux of all the lights closer together. Great video as usual though.

The only thing that I don't like About it is the detents in the segments in the Neck and that lack of Control in positioning.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

But I love the weight!

If they return it, it should be the whole 2 packages.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Home depot allows you to return the battery or tool or both

Speaking of lights Walmart has a hyper tough 1500 lum work/ emergency roadside light for ¢.70 to $7.00 In automotive section. Ft-em1500

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great price. $19.99 Home Depot brand was my lowest that I spotted in 2020, but it did 6,000 lumens

@wkdewok

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff in the motorcycle section they had a battery tender for $2.49, Air tool and some Hart also on clearance . Also there was a flashlight and jump-starter $21? Rechargeable lighting and air tools seem to be the most discounted

How can I get a Lowe’s 10% discount card

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

We have a video for that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqqHmJirgbaaXbw.html

Now I don't have to drop my m12 Rocket light off the roof. 😂

wish they made a m18 the size of the m12

How can I get Lowe’s coupons?

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Lowes 10% Off Coupons: Find/Use at Home Depot, Tips & Traps kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqqHmJirgbaaXbw.html

@michaelsanchez977

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff can these coupons be used for your entire order or only one item?

@KarenchikJan

3 жыл бұрын

Check your local HD if they accept the Lowe’s coupon. None of the HDs in my area accept those coupons.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenchikJan you in PA or NJ? I hear from lots of people in that area who get rejected

Where is Milwaukee products made ?

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

China!

I wish I would have seen this before buying the M12 Rocket. It's junk IMHO. Same problem you described with pulling the battery out, and the AC power jack is loose to the point where there is poor contact and the light will turn off if I move the unit around. It has to be positioned in just the right spot for it to stay on. The store I bought it from (same as the one you got yours at) tells me that I have to bring it to a service centre. Nearest service centre is 2 ½ hour drive away, sooo no. That's the thing with Milwaukee; the stuff that they make that is good is really good (M18 Framing nailer, SawzAll, cordless drills). They really suck at other tools like this though. Buyer beware!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

THE Peter North! I still love my M12 Rocket light in spite of the battery sticking issue, because it is so light and easy to carry around and setup quick. But you really gotta use those 6 aH batteries or the battery drains to quickly. I usually set it u when I know I got a short term 2-3 hour gig with it.

@trevorlynch6549

2 жыл бұрын

The ac power jack is an issue with the extension cord u are using not the light. Extension cord and outlet ends wear out over time.

Same as Bosch both are pain in the butt to get them out

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

M18 is not bad at all, M12, like pulling teeth

@TranTek

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff yes i meant M12 and Bosch 12V same

Pinch and wiggle the battery loose.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Tried it, still a pain, hard to pinch and wiggle, "I often use channel locks

@ucitymetalhead

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff it can be but they come right out for me.

hi jeff

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cody, thanks for watching tonight

Great video. Love the drop test. I cannot believe the M18 had 5030 lux and the M12 had 5170 lux.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it appears that small head puts out it's light concentrated into a small area. but the M18 even with a lower lux measurement at 12", will throw more light a farther distance. so it lights up the room more with the bigger head.

Just turn on the damn light jeez

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

I can't! I must drop it also from 9 feet

I've got ten M12 tools, including the Rocket Light, six M12 batteries, and zero problems removing the batteries from any of them. You say it's a fools errand to remove M12 batteries, I laugh at your sub-human strength.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Baby you got lucky on yours but I know and I've heard from many other people who see the same issue

@WayneRandall

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff And I've got a few irl friends that have no issue. I've watched many other M12 [tool] reviews where the reviewer did not complain about the battery removal process. I'm sure it's not luck. It's like what that guy from Apple said years ago, "You're using it wrong."

M18 is better in every way

@jeffostroff

Ай бұрын

yes heavier but easier to dial in the desired height

you waste some much time on useless information... give us what we want not you rambling about nothing.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

What was useless, and what was rambling

@dallinostler4794

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff more than 3/4s of the "review" if you made your reviews straight to the point you would increase your following greatly. a review should be like 5 mins max. either way you have the ability to see how many people actually watch your complete video and how many just skip around. but just my 2 cents. continue how you may:)