Milwaukee M12 Cordless Screwdriver (2401-22) Tool Review | Ultimate automotive interior tool? 

Fix it Bongbong put cannabis stuff in em

I sell the extra cases on ebay. The soft bags ship cheap so I get a bit back from the initial investment. What made you go with this one over one of the brushless models?

I totally do that same thing with the belt clip. Left-handed. Ha ha

Is it a good tool for HVAC duck work

@@NWGRwhat the brushless model?

How's it holding up? Mine gets light duty jobs mostly on interior automotive panels.

It's worth every penny.

Did you go and get one that day then?? :-)

Bought one today , love it thx 👍🏻

@@victorneckar7743 if you just barely pull the trigger (where the light comes on but the bit isn't spinning yet) does it give off a high pitched whine?? Mine does...

@@duke1281 no

Damn I want your boss..

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I appreciate the feedback! I'm planning on getting back to some tool reviews soon so thank you!!

You're gonna love it!

@@FixitBongbong I do! I'm a broadcast engineer and my hands get tired using screwdrivers all day. This was an investment in my health!

Hahaha ugh.. our poor credit cards.

Which would you prefer the M4 or the fuel version of this tool?

@@lvillegas1821 That totally depends on what you'll be using it for. Since posting my comment, I got the 2 speed 2406 as well. It's a great tool as well. But due to the small footprint of the M4, I take it everywhere and it has become my most used tool. It isn't perfect. No LEDs, no variable speed control, and button position that is a bit wonky when used left handed in the pistol configuration. But it's just handy as hell. Perfect for 9x% of what you use a screwdriver for, with enough speed to drill small holes in sheet metal and wood. But not the tool to choose if you want to drive 3in wood screws with no pilot hole. If you are doing serious driving of beefier screws the Fuel or 2406 are the ones. Both have 2 speed gearboxes and enough speed to do real drilling, though not as good as an actual drill. The single speed model is just fine for most applications and can be had as a 2 battery kit a couple times a year at HD. That's hard to beat. If they came out with another M4 with variable speed control and LEDs, I'd buy it tomorrow. It's nice to be able to drive screws and listen to the radio at the same time. Quiet is very nice. All of these are quiet tools.

That would be a perfect application for this tool! I've always been afraid of using larger power tools to drive bridge screws, machine head mounting screws, or really anything directly into the wood for the risk of stripping. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

Literally one of the biggest reasons why I got mine!

I love the fact you watch my videos!

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Fair point 😂😂

Oh totally!

Man I tell you what.. when I started this channel I just wanted to get to 100 subscribers, then I thought it was lofty to get to 1k.. I'm just along for the ride at this point, but I appreciate the kind comment and thanks for watching!!

Thank you!! I really appreciate it!!

You don't like lunch?

I've been meaning to pickup the m12 impact driver. LMK what you think if you end up getting it!

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@@FixitBongbong Actually, I'd really like your input on the Dewalt 12V Brushless screwdriver. Do you have any experience with it? I know the Milwaukee driver is really solid, but I've heard several people say they like the Dewalt handle better. I don't know how fine and controllable the Dewalt is. I like the idea of a more energy dense and efficient brushless tool, so I'm inclined to go towards Dewalt. (The V2 of the Milwaukee screwdriver does not have a physical clutch, so I think it isn't going to be reliable). Also, I don't know if you can feel the torque feedback and load on a brushless tool like you can with a brushed tool. From what I understand, brushless tools are velocity controlled, so if you weren't using a clutch, the you would still reach a high torque even if you're going slow. However with a brushed tool, you can feel the feedback. You can feel it slow down when there's load and you can tell (by sound and feel) how hard it's turning. My plan was to try the Dewalt and return it for the Milwaukee V1 if the Dewalt turns out to be bad. Was wondering if you had any input.

You can be the coolest person in the lunchroom!

Thanks! Nah I doubt you did any damage yanking on the chuck. Thanks for watching!!

I agree! I don't need it but I think it's neat. These days I'm noticing more and more tools being ambi. Judging by your profile pic we got another thing in common... I'm a lefty and also play right handed string instruments! (mostly guitar but I can crappily play a bass with a pick.. don't tell @davie504) Thanks for watching!!

We adapted so well to a right handed world we don't even need the ambidextrous mods. Southpaw superiority

Wow thanks man I really appreciate the sub!! This would be a perfect tool for building machines! Your comment just reminded me.. I was supposed to check on how delicate the clutch could go cause one viewer wanted to use it on laptops.. I'll report back. Thanks again!!

@@FixitBongbong Okay perfect I’d love to see that video!

@@FixitBongbong When can we expect a video bongbong?

@@christechguy oh no I wasn't going to make a video on the laptop screw test.. I was just going to test it and report back. sorry! (ugh and I still haven't had time to test it yet)

I did however just drop two videos this past week! If you're into or interested in tracking cars? lol

Thanks for watching!

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Thanks! To answer your question.. two reasons: 1. It's the internet, if I didn't then I'd have a bunch of comments wondering if the ergonomics still work with gloves. 2. They were my glove sponsor at the time ; ) Personally, I work with non disposable gloves as much as possible.

Sounds like I need to pick one up for myself!

the impact is great, but I do find that it is important to be able to hand tighten or break manually. I end up having both.. the screwdriver when I need the clutch, and the impact for speed and breaking manually. however, if you got version two, which goes to 325 inch pounds instead of the 175 of this version... however, you can get this one with two batteries for 99 here in Canada which is very inexpensive.

HAHAH to clarify.. I mumbled "my preferred side". BUT from now on I will refer to it as my perverted side. So thank you!

Honestly I can't believe I have 4k subs. Grateful for all of them and for anyone who checks out my videos!

Yes you can! I had no idea until I went back out to check! Thanks for mentioning that!

@@FixitBongbong thanks, I ordered one

Thank you!!

The specific tool I reviewed here is the brushed version (not fuel) and variable speed. Maybe there's another tool with a gear range?

@@FixitBongbong yeah. m12 2406-20 has 2 speed and it's brushed not fuel.

Hey Simon, excellent question! Yes, clutch mode 1 is very delicate and can definitely be stopped by hand. When using this tool on interior parts in cars like brittle plastics I wouldn't hesitate to keep it in 1-2.

@@FixitBongbong ok!

@@FixitBongbong do you mean it can be stopped at full speed at clutch mode 1?

@@simonspeaker yep as in I'd feel confident squeezing the trigger at full speed and not stripping or cracking plastic in clutch setting 1

@@FixitBongbong even a 5mm screw like laptop screw? because im an electronic technician so haha i mostly repair from small xbox controller, computer etc to tools, speakers, tv etc soo its why i need something that can do both extremely light duty to heavy duty task! haha

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!!

Update added it to the tool box I use this more this about as much as my impact especially for furniture assembly adjustments are perfect!! It is slow but it can bury a screw way too deep if your not paying attention tho but just set the clutch lower and it's absolutely perfect!

Hey there, great question! Any hardware/tool retailers or auto parts store should carry them. Standard 1/4" hex driver and bits.

Great question! No, 2401-20 is just the tool while 2401-22 is the kit version as I reviewed in the video. So -22 comes with two batteries, a charger, and a lunchbox. I assume -20 is sans lunchbox and batteries.. which is perfect if you're already bought into the m12 system. Thanks for watching!!

Hey there! You can manually turn the tool to break loose fasteners that the motor can't loosen under it's own power, but it does not ratchet. Like their electric ratchet, once you break it loose manually just zip it out!

Awesome deal!

It's the clutch adjustment. Lower the number the lower the torque threshold before the tool yields or slips. Very helpful for preventing stripped fasteners. Great question!

So far it's still working like new!

Two things.. and I see and hear this comment a lot for this and the ratchet.. curious why is fuel important to you? and is your RU-vid name an aussie reference? Are you in fact a hippy bogan? If so.. hell yes.

@@FixitBongbong lol. yes it is an Aussie reference but no im not a bogan or a hippy :D. Fuel generally has more power and the non fuel stuff is slowly being phased out so to but a non fuel would feel like buying yesterdays technology. In the end I did find and buy a fuel version a of this drill a week and am happy I did. It is slightly light, a lot more powerful about 10 - 20% and slightly smaller. This is still a great drill though. only reason i bought one is because I broke my old one

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Honestly.. that's a great question. I haven't ever really done any HVAC work or much outside of the automotive space.. I could see it being handy for fasteners in tight spaces or screwing together metal ductwork. Can someone chime in here? Sorry I couldn't have been more help on this one.

Because your battery pack is damaged or faulty.

Mine did that but I noticed it was on an extension cord. Switched it to wall socket and it worked.

Hey there! Mine came with 1 solo #2 phillips head bit.

brushed!

No

There's a deal for the screwdriver and 3/8 ratchet, plus battery and charger, for $99 at HD right now. Return yours and grab that deal

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Hey there! I would say it all depends on what kind of automotive work you plan on doing more of. I think this screw driver is perfect for interior/panel/trim work. Basically things where you really don't need or want to exert any significant torque to fasteners due to the risk of breakage etc. I would have loved this way back when I was a mobile electronics installer. I few months ago another viewer made a comment saying that if I had the m12 impact then I could just replace this tool.. so I'm curious myself and have yet to review it. Without ever have used the impact.. I would imagine the biggest benefit to this tool is the ability to manually turn the tool to tighten or loosen fasteners, not sure the impact can do that. Overall I'd imagine better control with this over an impact.. but I'd like to get the impact next. Whether or not you need this guy? That'll depend on the kind of work you do. Thanks for watching!

Same here! Haha

A hex drill bit?

@@FixitBongbong yep! I got it out by pulling out the chuck and then wrapping a zip tie underneath it to hold it up and then the bit came out easily.

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!!

I'll have to check that one out! Just glancing at it I think one benefit the Milwaukee might have is a more compact overall length due to the pistol grip. That might make it more useful in tight spaces? Can you tell me if the Bosch Go has a sprag clutch that allows the user to break fasteners loose with the tool manually then use the motor? Thanks for watching and the feedback!!

These are also great if your an aircraft mechanic. Cheaper alternative to the snap on version.

@@tyboogieboy Oof.. that's definitely one area of wrenching I don't trust myself in!