The M18 is very easy to cover the intake. My shirt is always plugging up the hole. I’ve been considering getting the M12 as the intake on it is to the rear and it’s a larger opening.
I’ve definitely noticed loose pants or shirts will get sucked into the intake on the m18. The m12 is better for that but just not the same animal. I carry both with me but m18 is still my go to day to day
It’s fairly cheap and underpowered. Depends what you use it for. I keep it mostly when resetting door latches or drilling a deadbolt hole, hanging a shelf or something that creates a handful of sawdust. I can suck it up quick and not have to drag out the shop vac. Works well for that on hard floors, not very good on carpets. It has its place in the tool trailer for sure.
Merlin thanks for this video. Already having that compact M18 blower I was on the fence about getting this new M12 blower. I really like the M12 products myself. The M18 still looks to be stronger than the new M12. Not sure if getting the M12 makes sense.
Ya they are very similar, these days I’m using mostly m12 tools so that’s why it appealed to me. I’ll still keep the m18 because it’s so handy around the shop, and yes it’s definitely stronger. To be honest it doesn’t really make sense if you’re happy with the m18
I’ve had it for several years now. I do recall that it came with another tip or some attachments for inflating things like that, however i just put them in a drawer and haven’t used it for that.
@@jaredappleseed7037 it’s a standard hanger from slat wall and I modified it some how and attached to one of the threaded holes on the side of the tool box.
@@viniciogomez9863 I believe I was using the 6amp and never tried it with anything other than a 6 or 4. I’m sure you can use lower amp batteries like with any other m12 tools, but the power and run time will be diminished. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
I got one expecting it to be enough to blow debris off my car windshield but it even struggles with that. Honestly disappointed with this one. Like come on I wasn't asking for much from a little blower but my God is it underpowered. It makes a nice handheld fan for cooing off I guess haha 😭😄
I am not entertained or informed by unboxing. I get little or no useful information. But you have over 100 likes so someone is getting what they want. To take a piece out of the box and say.." hmm... don't know what that is for. I don't know what I would use that for?? I'm gone I can look at stuff and not know what it is for all on my own.
M18 for the win, I love it for light driveway cleaning and for the car and motorcycle, very strong for its size
Just after the 3.0 mark your trigger is hard to unlock, use a bit of oil on it , will help it to free off , its just dry is all
Thanks! I will try that
The M18 is very easy to cover the intake. My shirt is always plugging up the hole.
I’ve been considering getting the M12 as the intake on it is to the rear and it’s a larger opening.
I’ve definitely noticed loose pants or shirts will get sucked into the intake on the m18. The m12 is better for that but just not the same animal. I carry both with me but m18 is still my go to day to day
I see you have the M12 handheld vacuum how good it is?
It’s fairly cheap and underpowered. Depends what you use it for. I keep it mostly when resetting door latches or drilling a deadbolt hole, hanging a shelf or something that creates a handful of sawdust. I can suck it up quick and not have to drag out the shop vac. Works well for that on hard floors, not very good on carpets. It has its place in the tool trailer for sure.
Merlin thanks for this video. Already having that compact M18 blower I was on the fence about getting this new M12 blower. I really like the M12 products myself. The M18 still looks to be stronger than the new M12. Not sure if getting the M12 makes sense.
Ya they are very similar, these days I’m using mostly m12 tools so that’s why it appealed to me. I’ll still keep the m18 because it’s so handy around the shop, and yes it’s definitely stronger. To be honest it doesn’t really make sense if you’re happy with the m18
If they are both similar in performance then let’s see where they compare in price.
Still waiting here, but the TS makita screw up today helps.
Where are you located? I was on the waiting list for a few weeks
Ts screw up, what’s that?
How old is your M18 blower? Did it come with 2 tips that you can blow and deflate inflatables, like a pool toy or raft?
I’ve had it for several years now. I do recall that it came with another tip or some attachments for inflating things like that, however i just put them in a drawer and haven’t used it for that.
The m18 one is good
Ya it’s been so useful
That m18 one looks like it’s for your left hand.
I know what you mean, but It will work both left and right
@@FixerMerlin for sure but any loose clothes will get sucked in.
@@danlux4954 for sure it could but I can’t recall it ever being a problem
@@FixerMerlin my m18 blower intake sucks at my clothes sometimes if I wear something loose.
Where can I get one of those hangers, what's it called
On the side of the workbench?
@@FixerMerlin that you hung the blower and the vacuum from on the toolbox
@@jaredappleseed7037 it’s a standard hanger from slat wall and I modified it some how and attached to one of the threaded holes on the side of the tool box.
@@FixerMerlin thank you
Minimum battery in volts?
M12= 12 volts
m18= 18 volts
@@FixerMerlin I mean amp minimum in 12V?
@@viniciogomez9863 I believe I was using the 6amp and never tried it with anything other than a 6 or 4. I’m sure you can use lower amp batteries like with any other m12 tools, but the power and run time will be diminished.
Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Rude question form, Merlin was very polite in this case.
@@ozcampnhuntdan7858 hahahaha sorry, I meant how many volts would be recommended 12 or 18 to dry car after washing.
I got one expecting it to be enough to blow debris off my car windshield but it even struggles with that. Honestly disappointed with this one. Like come on I wasn't asking for much from a little blower but my God is it underpowered. It makes a nice handheld fan for cooing off I guess haha 😭😄
Ya it’s a little underpowered but works ok for sawdust
Get a tik tok
I am not entertained or informed by unboxing. I get little or no useful information. But you have over 100 likes so someone is getting what they want. To take a piece out of the box and say.." hmm... don't know what that is for. I don't know what I would use that for?? I'm gone I can look at stuff and not know what it is for all on my own.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching!