Tool Recommendation

[Jim H]

I needed to bore some holes at the bay house but there was not enough clearence for a drill with a right-angle adaptor. I bought a Milwaukee Close Quarters Drill.

http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/met/html/images/mediumprod/0379-1.jpg

It's easy on the hands, finally a tool designer got it right! It fits comfortbly in your hand and the trigger sits under the last three fingers, so one finger doesn't do all the work. It blasted through the trippled 2x10's that choked out both my battery and old B&D corded drills. It will probably replace the old Corded B&D because I can't see using anything else again.

[Jim H]

I needed to bore some holes at the bay house but there was not enough clearence for a drill with a right-angle adaptor. I bought a Milwaukee Close Quarters Drill.

http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/met/html/images/mediumprod/0379-1.jpg

It's easy on the hands, finally a tool designer got it right! It fits comfortbly in your hand and the trigger sits under the last three fingers, so one finger doesn't do all the work. It blasted through the trippled 2x10's that choked out both my battery and old B&D corded drills. It will probably replace the old Corded B&D because I can't see using anything else again.

[Jim H]

I needed to bore some holes at the bay house but there was not enough clearence for a drill with a right-angle adaptor. I bought a Milwaukee Close Quarters Drill.

http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/met/html/images/mediumprod/0379-1.jpg

It's easy on the hands, finally a tool designer got it right! It fits comfortbly in your hand and the trigger sits under the last three fingers, so one finger doesn't do all the work. It blasted through the trippled 2x10's that choked out both my battery and old B&D corded drills. It will probably replace the old Corded B&D because I can't see using anything else again.

[Jim H]

Well, I guess I'm the only one who needs a solution for drilling in tight spots. I drilled 15 3/8ths inch holes in 20 minutes. Drilled, bolted and tightened-down. Tomorrow it's 7/8th inch holes for 1/2 inside diameter conduit. BTW this is in old growth SYP, not that trash they sell today. The sap is as fresh today as it was 30 years ago...

[Jim H]

Well, I guess I'm the only one who needs a solution for drilling in tight spots. I drilled 15 3/8ths inch holes in 20 minutes. Drilled, bolted and tightened-down. Tomorrow it's 7/8th inch holes for 1/2 inside diameter conduit. BTW this is in old growth SYP, not that trash they sell today. The sap is as fresh today as it was 30 years ago...

[Jim H]

Well, I guess I'm the only one who needs a solution for drilling in tight spots. I drilled 15 3/8ths inch holes in 20 minutes. Drilled, bolted and tightened-down. Tomorrow it's 7/8th inch holes for 1/2 inside diameter conduit. BTW this is in old growth SYP, not that trash they sell today. The sap is as fresh today as it was 30 years ago...

[Dave Fleming]

Just a FYI, I am betting that SIOUX makes that tool for Milwaukee.

SIOUX has had that design in their line for as long as I can remember.

For tight quarters work it was either the SIOUX or one of the old Black and Decker right angle drills. The B&D was nice because it was truly a right angle tool with a good designed paddle switch.

[Dave Fleming]

Just a FYI, I am betting that SIOUX makes that tool for Milwaukee.

SIOUX has had that design in their line for as long as I can remember.

For tight quarters work it was either the SIOUX or one of the old Black and Decker right angle drills. The B&D was nice because it was truly a right angle tool with a good designed paddle switch.

[Dave Fleming]

Just a FYI, I am betting that SIOUX makes that tool for Milwaukee.

SIOUX has had that design in their line for as long as I can remember.

For tight quarters work it was either the SIOUX or one of the old Black and Decker right angle drills. The B&D was nice because it was truly a right angle tool with a good designed paddle switch.

[Bruce Hooke]

Thanks for the recommendation and information...

[Bruce Hooke]

Thanks for the recommendation and information...

[Bruce Hooke]

Thanks for the recommendation and information...

[Jack Heinlen]

Hey that's pretty hip. Ya might only need it every five years, but when ya need it! I'd never seen one before, thanks.

[Jack Heinlen]

Hey that's pretty hip. Ya might only need it every five years, but when ya need it! I'd never seen one before, thanks.

[Jack Heinlen]

Hey that's pretty hip. Ya might only need it every five years, but when ya need it! I'd never seen one before, thanks.

[Billy Bones]

That is one of the few tools I feel I lack. Thanks for the rec. I've eyed the sioux equiv. for years.

[Billy Bones]

That is one of the few tools I feel I lack. Thanks for the rec. I've eyed the sioux equiv. for years.

[Billy Bones]

That is one of the few tools I feel I lack. Thanks for the rec. I've eyed the sioux equiv. for years.

[Jim H]

Dave, this is one of the best drills I've ever used. Could I compare this drill's performance to some of the older drills made back when these companies cared about their products?

[Jim H]

Dave, this is one of the best drills I've ever used. Could I compare this drill's performance to some of the older drills made back when these companies cared about their products?

[Jim H]

Dave, this is one of the best drills I've ever used. Could I compare this drill's performance to some of the older drills made back when these companies cared about their products?

[Dave Fleming]

Can't say as I have never used one of those Milwaukee versions.

If it works for you really that is all the counts in the end.

As I recall, the B&D's paddle switch was prone to breaking so the tool was considered a joiners tool and didn't see much rough useage.

Well....outside the joiner type of rough useage, that is.
insert winky eyed graemlin here

[Dave Fleming]

Can't say as I have never used one of those Milwaukee versions.

If it works for you really that is all the counts in the end.

As I recall, the B&D's paddle switch was prone to breaking so the tool was considered a joiners tool and didn't see much rough useage.

Well....outside the joiner type of rough useage, that is.
insert winky eyed graemlin here

[Dave Fleming]

Can't say as I have never used one of those Milwaukee versions.

If it works for you really that is all the counts in the end.

As I recall, the B&D's paddle switch was prone to breaking so the tool was considered a joiners tool and didn't see much rough useage.

Well....outside the joiner type of rough useage, that is.
insert winky eyed graemlin here

[gary porter]

Jim, that Milwaukee is a great drill motor. I have the 1/2" version and use it many times even when close quarters is not the issue. Its just easy to handle with good trigger control. I like the slow speen of the 1/2" but wouldn't use it where drilling too big of holes or using a hole saw as there is no way to hang on if it catches.
A good buy I think.
Gary

[gary porter]

Jim, that Milwaukee is a great drill motor. I have the 1/2" version and use it many times even when close quarters is not the issue. Its just easy to handle with good trigger control. I like the slow speen of the 1/2" but wouldn't use it where drilling too big of holes or using a hole saw as there is no way to hang on if it catches.
A good buy I think.
Gary

[gary porter]

Jim, that Milwaukee is a great drill motor. I have the 1/2" version and use it many times even when close quarters is not the issue. Its just easy to handle with good trigger control. I like the slow speen of the 1/2" but wouldn't use it where drilling too big of holes or using a hole saw as there is no way to hang on if it catches.
A good buy I think.
Gary

[Jim H]

Hi Gary,

I was wondering if I'd been too hasty getting the 3/8" instead of looking for the 1/2" but it did the job with ease. As easy as it is to handle, I can't imagine ever buying another corded drill again.

[Jim H]

Hi Gary,

I was wondering if I'd been too hasty getting the 3/8" instead of looking for the 1/2" but it did the job with ease. As easy as it is to handle, I can't imagine ever buying another corded drill again.

[Jim H]

Hi Gary,

I was wondering if I'd been too hasty getting the 3/8" instead of looking for the 1/2" but it did the job with ease. As easy as it is to handle, I can't imagine ever buying another corded drill again.