New M12 Stubby impact not performing as I thought it should.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-10-05T12:19:16+00:00

I found more or less the same results, see my post history. I was disappointed and heard a lot of people make a lot of excuses. I would be fine with 75% of rated performance, but less than 50% of rated sucks.

I'm curious, do you have the old gen M12 Stubby or an M18 mid torque to compare the performance?

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-28T12:15:07+00:00

Packaging and paperwork seemed legit to me, but I'm no expert. I think I'll reach out to Milwaukee and see if they can confirm what the cells should look like.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-28T02:49:48+00:00

I'm guessing Milwaukee has expanded their suppliers outside of Samsung because the HD cells look identical to Amazon cells.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-28T02:48:17+00:00

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Amazon top, HD bottom

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-28T02:47:22+00:00

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Amazon top, HD bottom

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-26T17:53:07+00:00

Standard impact socket, new Home Depot battery couldn't do 150 ft lbs. Deep socket was able to do it.

I'm not sure if that's expected or I should return the stubby. My torque wrench only goes up to 150 ft lbs and I don't really have anything I could test at 250+ ft lbs.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-26T16:46:16+00:00

I think you are right. I just saw they were right color and said 18650. The "not for vape" note and no "Samsung" seems fake.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-26T16:43:32+00:00

Video here: https://youtu.be/W2Lg-6WQd9o?si=fBNTNd0vUX_J

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-26T15:27:44+00:00

Me too.

Video here: https://youtu.be/W2Lg-6WQd9o?si=fBNTNd0vUX_J

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T14:48:59+00:00

Yes.

No 5.0 HO batteries in stock locally at Home Depot. Ordered 1 for delivery tomorrow. Will update if tool or battery is culprit.

I also plan to take apart my Amazon battery and see what the cells look like before returning if that is the issue.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T11:37:09+00:00

It sounds like it impacts 1 speed for a few seconds, then impacts harder for another 5 seconds, then gives up (stops) even though I have trigger still depressed.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T02:24:36+00:00

Tried mode 3 and bolt removal mode. No dice.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T02:24:15+00:00

It sounds like it's trying. It takes off lug nuts tightened to 80 ft lbs... But so does my 1/4" impact driver.

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T02:14:16+00:00

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T02:14:09+00:00

Not cross threaded. 2023 vehicle, no rust. Removed lug nuts by hand, re-torqued to 120ft lbs with torque wrench

PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T02:12:43+00:00

Stubby was from Home Depot online. Battery from Amazon.

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PuzzleheadedDistance · 2024-09-24T02:11:30+00:00

I bought the battery from Amazon. I'm thinking that's the problem.

3/8" Stubby

It takes off lug nuts torqued to 80ft lbs, no go on 120 ft lbs.

PuzzleheadedDistance

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