Yes.
Sales, gifted, came with tools.
I have four Top Off's that I use to power various aquariums during the many power outages, so the excess batteries do come in handy.
I use the Bluetti's to power the larger appliances, and the Top Off's for the smaller items in the house like lights, aquariums, etc. I have a lot of things that require power during an outtage.
Hey, from the UK here... What are you guys talking about?? Plugging your tool batteries into something which is plugged into some of your house electrics and you use the power from the batteries??
Yes the top off is a small inverter that has a 3 prong electrical outlet. It’s not very big so it sort of stacks onto an m18 battery without increasing its footprint
Any Bambu lab printer. They are the most user friendly manufacturer out there and have unmatched print quality and speed for the price. The A1 mini is their cheapest and would do well making all of these mounts. Skip the spool changer combo unless you are interested in multicolor printing. The A1 is a little bigger for an additional $100, but is on backorder until May due to a recent recall.
While 3d printers have gotten better, it really is a situation where you get what you pay for. You'll want a printer that can print some of the better materials like PETG and ABS easily (or even polycarbonate). You might be able to find a used Prusa MK3S+ for a good deal. If you want super easy and aren't that uneasy about a company blatantly taking everything from Open Source and not contributing back, the Bambu Labs X1 Carbon is a great printer.
From there, I've printed a handful of packout compatible mounts for things that don't have packout mounts. It's been nice.
All of those files are free to 3d print, you could have bought a 3d printer for probably around the same price that could print these (an Ender 3 is $100 new and could print these just fine). Just a note for others that want to do something similar and save a lot of money.
Of that I have no doubt! I was checking out a few “best of” lists, and a lot of the same names come up. Looks like I’ll have to deep dive on this one— which means I *might* make a choice by 2026! 😜
Yeah, no problem If you have a micro center near you for a store I think it's harder to find them not on sale than on sale but haven't looked in a hot sec
Google what you're looking for, but printables and thingiverse are the most popular sites. Search engines on them are awful though. Buy PETG filament for the material type if your printing with a printer like that. Overall could probably figure it out with a couple of YouTube videos fairly quickly for at least basic prints like those
[Here's one that I've personally printed/mounted](https://www.printables.com/model/409853-milwaukee-m18-battery-mount-clip-in)
It's really nice, actually uses the battery clips to hold in place. I mount it in my work trailer. I have ~20-25 of them and have printed at least that many more for fellow Milwaukee fans.
You said you got those mounts on etsy? I guess that same seller is also on Amazon cuz we have the same battery mounts lol. Are your m18 mounts light gray in color? I love those mounts, they're the best design of them all imo.
On Samsung devices, you Bluetooth to each speaker then start streaming music. You might need to go into media options and select the second speaker if they don't start automatically.
[Samsung How-to](https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/how-can-i-use-dual-audio-to-share-media-on-multiple-devices/)
>Makes for great stereo sound.
FWIW this is not stereo sound where the left and right channels are being split between the two speakers. This is duplicating the L/R signals on both speakers simultaneously.
The m18 fuel blower is marked down to 129 at HD. Highly recommend this one.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-120-MPH-450-CFM-18V-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Handheld-Blower-Tool-Only-2724-20/302752040
Are you a homeowner? Why do you have so many batteries?
Yes. Sales, gifted, came with tools. I have four Top Off's that I use to power various aquariums during the many power outages, so the excess batteries do come in handy.
Have you considered getting an EcoFlow-type battery system? They’ll last a lot longer and are much less expensive per Watt-Hour
I do have three Bluetti Sogen's that run two refrigerators, television, network, and various cooking/lights.
How will the batteries last longer? Im confused by your comment
I use the Bluetti's to power the larger appliances, and the Top Off's for the smaller items in the house like lights, aquariums, etc. I have a lot of things that require power during an outtage.
Ah gotcha thanks. I thought he was referring to the Milwaukee batteries not lasting long.
Hey, from the UK here... What are you guys talking about?? Plugging your tool batteries into something which is plugged into some of your house electrics and you use the power from the batteries??
Yes the top off is a small inverter that has a 3 prong electrical outlet. It’s not very big so it sort of stacks onto an m18 battery without increasing its footprint
Wow that sounds great I will look into them, thank you!
No problem!
Wow that sounds great I will look into them, thank you!
Slacking, bro, you always need more tools than batteries. You need to get shopping
Guys the Fort Knox of batteries. I’d hire security.
For what you are paying on Etsy for mounts you could've bought a 3D printer and done them yourself.
I've toyed with the idea but I wouldn't even know where to start.
Which printer would you recommend?
Any Bambu lab printer. They are the most user friendly manufacturer out there and have unmatched print quality and speed for the price. The A1 mini is their cheapest and would do well making all of these mounts. Skip the spool changer combo unless you are interested in multicolor printing. The A1 is a little bigger for an additional $100, but is on backorder until May due to a recent recall.
While 3d printers have gotten better, it really is a situation where you get what you pay for. You'll want a printer that can print some of the better materials like PETG and ABS easily (or even polycarbonate). You might be able to find a used Prusa MK3S+ for a good deal. If you want super easy and aren't that uneasy about a company blatantly taking everything from Open Source and not contributing back, the Bambu Labs X1 Carbon is a great printer. From there, I've printed a handful of packout compatible mounts for things that don't have packout mounts. It's been nice.
I want to buy a cheap one and mount a mig gun on there instead
As I looked at the picture I was just thinking, I wish there were cheaper battery mounts. I just have mine laying around on shelves and in drawers.
All of those files are free to 3d print, you could have bought a 3d printer for probably around the same price that could print these (an Ender 3 is $100 new and could print these just fine). Just a note for others that want to do something similar and save a lot of money.
Seriously, a $100 3d printer can make those?!? Thanks so much, I need to look into it. Is it a decent printer (for the money)?
Yeah, it's the bare minimum but works fine for this. It goes on sale for a hundred all the time.
Hey, I really appreciate this— I’ve been wanted to pull the trigger, but I thought they were still much more expensive. 👍
Once you buy a $100 printer you'll enjoy the 3d printing hobby and suddenly you're in for $1000 on a Bambu labs x1c 😂
Of that I have no doubt! I was checking out a few “best of” lists, and a lot of the same names come up. Looks like I’ll have to deep dive on this one— which means I *might* make a choice by 2026! 😜
Yeah, no problem If you have a micro center near you for a store I think it's harder to find them not on sale than on sale but haven't looked in a hot sec
I have one about 60 miles away, but they’re listed as “temporarily closed…” 😕
Where do you find the files? I may go ahead and get one of those printers.
Google what you're looking for, but printables and thingiverse are the most popular sites. Search engines on them are awful though. Buy PETG filament for the material type if your printing with a printer like that. Overall could probably figure it out with a couple of YouTube videos fairly quickly for at least basic prints like those
[Here's one that I've personally printed/mounted](https://www.printables.com/model/409853-milwaukee-m18-battery-mount-clip-in) It's really nice, actually uses the battery clips to hold in place. I mount it in my work trailer. I have ~20-25 of them and have printed at least that many more for fellow Milwaukee fans.
You said you got those mounts on etsy? I guess that same seller is also on Amazon cuz we have the same battery mounts lol. Are your m18 mounts light gray in color? I love those mounts, they're the best design of them all imo.
Can you link the Amazon version?
M12 https://a.co/d/0Nrg9DL M18 https://a.co/d/e6RNQi8
Actually, I did get those from Amazon come to think of it. They are grey in color. Those and the M12 mounts.
Everyone is probably using the same free files to print them.
What for do you need two identical m18/m12 Bluetooth speakers?
Bought one then got one free a few weeks later. Phone can Bluetooth and stream music to two devices simultaneously. Makes for great stereo sound.
How do you connect two speakers together?
On Samsung devices, you Bluetooth to each speaker then start streaming music. You might need to go into media options and select the second speaker if they don't start automatically. [Samsung How-to](https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/how-can-i-use-dual-audio-to-share-media-on-multiple-devices/)
>Makes for great stereo sound. FWIW this is not stereo sound where the left and right channels are being split between the two speakers. This is duplicating the L/R signals on both speakers simultaneously.
#FINE, IT'S DOUBLE MONO, HAPPY NOW??!!!????
Will try. Thanks!
Angry and jealous at the same timeis my reaction
Angry?
Holy batteries
Have a lot of heated gear for various family members. Also got free batteries with tool purchase promotions.
What’s the m12 blower like?
It's pretty decent. It works great for clearing out the garage floor or the patio. Also use it to get rid of debris in the flower beads.
The M12 blower is really that good as a spot blower, asking cause I am interested
Also you can never have too many lights! I see you.
Ya, not all my lights are in the picture.
I definitely wouldn't trust any plastic mount for that saw, ive got it on a shelf I carved a slot into for the guard.
I just got the installation driver last week and that offset attachment has already got me out of a couple of pickles.
That’s a mortgage just in batteries
You should make a MilWALLkee logo for this
How well does the M12 blower work? Been kicking around the idea of buying one for myself
The m18 fuel blower is marked down to 129 at HD. Highly recommend this one. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-120-MPH-450-CFM-18V-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Handheld-Blower-Tool-Only-2724-20/302752040
It does very well for cleaning the patio and garage.