10 New Milwaukee Tools Waiting For Your Next DIY Project

Tools make or break any project. DIYers know the importance of a great tool and often bring new features into their shed, garage, or toolbox regularly, from the basic tools no handyman should be without and beyond. Whether you're laying flooring or building a treehouse, power and hand tools are an integral part of the process of transforming something from old to new.  Milwaukee's long history sets it apart from many others in the industry, and consumers love how good modern Milwaukee gear is, praising its power, reliability, and innovative design. Form and function come together seamlessly in many Milwaukee tools, and some of the brand's latest offerings are sure to get DIYers of all varieties excited about their next improvement project.

In addition to direct functionality on or around a workpiece, Milwaukee's new range of gear includes environmental tools that can help make your space more efficient and work-friendly. Additional pieces like a 2.5kWh Roll-On Power Supply for reliable power across multiple outlet types can free you from the need to walk back and forth across your workspace or run lengthy cables. The MX Fuel Rocket Tower Light is another great piece of tertiary equipment and can keep you working long into the dark when a project stretches out just a little farther than the Sun will allow. In addition to these great elements, here are more of Milwaukee's newest tools that can make an immediate impact on your DIY lifestyle.

Nailers are one of those secret sauce tools. For those who haven't used a brad nailer or any other kind of nail gun, it's easy to misunderstand what you're missing. But for pros who spend their days framing and finishing up trim work, a nailer is a must-have augmentation that makes work much faster and smoother. In the past, nailers were a corded tool that required the addition of an air compressor — and a hose attachment. Milwaukee's contributions are right up there among the best in the category, and fortunately, the brand has come out with two new nailers, including a 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer. The M18 product runs on the same 18V batteries that Milwaukee users will be familiar with. The 16 gauge nailer offers three nails per second and 700 per charge when paired with a CP2.0 battery pack. The brushless motor means that the tool will offer the same lengthy reliability as all Milwaukee's other Fuel products, and even without a gas cartridge, it packs enough punch to fasten softwood and hardwood species.

The M12 18 Gauge Compact Brad Nailer is much the same but in a smaller format. Brad nails provide more temporary fastening power than a finish nailer, but for framing jobs that will also be glued or even screwed together in a follow-up step, this new tool may also play a prominent role in DIY work. The M12 brad nailer also fires 700 nails on a single batter pack and weighs just 4.6 pounds, including the typical 2.0 battery.

Socket sets are yet another crucial piece of equipment that stands tall in a garage, toolbox, or shed. DIYers everywhere rely on socket sets to reach into tight recesses and tighten or remove bolts to replace components or complete rebuilding tasks. But a traditional socket set isn't up to every task. There will come a time in every DIYer's journey when the standard ratchet just can't reach far enough or twist hard enough in a unique problem space. Milwaukee's Wobble Extension Sets (¼-inch drive, ⅜-inch drive, and ½-inch drive) can make the difference. Adding up to 11 degrees of wobbling movement to the socket's reach, these extenders are long enough and add key flexibility to get into even the tightest spaces to drive a nut and release (or reattach) an important component.

The ½-inch drive set features three wobble extensions (10-inch, 5-inch, and 3-inch shafts) while the other two offer four pieces including a 12-inch extension alongside their own three extension shafts (down to 2 inches in the ¼-inch drive set and 3 inches in the ⅜-inch drive set). The extra length makes a massive difference, and the wobble feature improves versatility tremendously to open up a wealth of fastening and removal capabilities.

An SDS Drill or Rotary Hammer Drill is a true warrior in the tool shed of any highly mobile DIYer. They can perform routine demolition work and drill seamlessly through even the hardest material. A rotary hammer drill will be particularly useful for DIYers who often find their projects involving masonry rather than drywall or timber.

Milwaukee's newest addition to the SDS space includes an integrated dust extraction kit to make overhead work more streamlined and all drilling quite a bit cleaner. The M18 Fuel Overhead Rotary Hammer features this dust collection add-on and also moves the side handle down toward the tool body's rear extreme for better control and posture maintenance throughout the drilling application—particularly when used above the operator's head. This makes it a workhorse tool for those who often drill through heavy mediums and deal with the physical demands of the work as a result. Added in is the Autostop Kickback Protection feature that makes drilling safer and easier. The Rotary Hammer improves on a variety of functional areas in the class of drilling, making for a revolutionized experience for anyone familiar with heavy demolition work or concrete drilling and fastening.

For DIYers working outside in the heat (or up in an attic, for that matter), cooling gear is as essential as the right fastening and cutting tools. Milwaukee's Bolt Cooling Skull Cap provides the perfect balance between light and easy wear and a potent heat-reducing solution that can keep you going strong throughout your project.

Part of a range of Milwaukee tools for staying cool on the job site, this wearable is activated by water, so a healthy dose of sweat will force it to kick in. But users can also run the sweatband under water for 30 seconds to absorb a full dose of cooling energy. The skull cap is moisture-wicking and can provide up to 4 hours of cooling power either alone or paired with a helmet for protection while working with heavy equipment or in dangerous spaces. Another new tool that should feature highly among homes and job spaces dominated by heat is the brand's M18 Brushless Fan. The 18-inch fan pairs up with a standard M18 battery for mobile cooling and can make even the hottest work area bearable. Whether you're climbing around in a stuffy attic or working outside, these two new Milwaukee tools are great options for keeping cool and comfortable.

For the most hardcore home fixers, a laser level kit is perhaps the pinnacle of DIY functionality. Spirit levels are common among homeowners of all persuasions, but a laser level takes the job of finding a perfectly straight line across a wall or floor to an entirely new height. The rotary laser level introduces an element of precision that simply isn't possible with a standard square, level, or plum bob.

Milwaukee's new M18 Red Exterior Dual Slope Rotary Laser Level Kit (with receiver and remote) is the Bentley of laser level technology. It's a hard-wearing rotary laser feature that can withstand a 5 foot drop and a 6.5-foot tripod tip over without issue. The unit is resistant to interference from strobe light effects and other common issues, and the detection unit can read the laser at diameter distances of up to 4,000 feet. It can adjust slope remotely and is the perfect compliment to any serious DIYer looking to dial in the most precise measurements for an immaculate project finish.