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 its a beast November 27, 2008
K. M. Kemp (Fremont, CA)
this is a heavy duty drill that will easily handle hole saws or spade bits. has tons of torque. i like the power cord that can be disconnected and replaced if necessary. make sure to use the side handle cause this thing can really give your arm a good twist. like all milwaukee tools, this is built to last
 OK October 6, 2008
Joe S. Powell (Wellington, OH)
This drill works well; is sturdy and strong; chuck grips the bits well. I am not sure what the removeable cord does for it though. I also wish it had some sort or "hook" or "loop" to use for hanging it on ladders or a tool belt. I also wish it were made in USA - I thought it was when I ordered it. I also wish the clamp-on handlebar has the grip closer to the drill instead of extending out so far.
 Did I Get The Only Milwaukee Lemon? September 4, 2008
J. D. Keough (North Wales, PA USA)
I purchased this drill at Amazon to replace a 10-year old well-used & abused Sears drill that went up in smoke. I was told by my FIL (contractor) to get the Milwaukee since "they're the best". I've used it only 3 or 4 times now and it spits out oil (from the motor vent). I guess it's only a matter of time before all the supposedly sealed oil leaks out & burns out the motor. Would NEVER purchase another Milwaukee product. I really thought this to be the last drill I'd ever need but now expect it to start smoking in a few more uses. Perhaps I got their only lemon but this tool was way too expensive to take another chance. Back to Sears for me cause on-sale I can get a corded 1/2" drill for < $100. I should've sent it back to Amazon after the first use but it's been too long so I'm stuck with this POS. Also hate that keyless chuck.
 Well worth the price!!! June 15, 2007
B. J. Murray
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yes, this a more expensive drill then your run-of-the-mill, but oh so worth the money. My husband and I put in landscape timbers around the side of our front steps, and this thing drilled through layers of wood to make holes for the rebar, and it went into the masonery where we put stablizing brackets, like a charm. Top of the line!!
Great Tool June 3, 2007
MikeC (NM)
The other reviewers have given a thorough appraisal of the product so I won't go into the details. But if I could I would give this a 6. Its the best non-battery drill I have. The power is unbelievable and the drill has lots of little features that make it a joy to use.
I also have a Milwaukee router that I equally love to work with because it is so well designed and the workmanship is far better than anything else I have seen, just like on the drill (you know thats not going to last if the bean-counters take control). I have Porter Cable and Delta tools and I wont ever buy those brands of tools again because they fall apart, are poorly designed and made,and work poorly as well.
After you own a Milwaukee tool (at least the drill and router)you won't ever go back to Porter Cable. I gave my Porter Cable 690 router to an acquaintance (I wouldn't do that to a friend).
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