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Metabo AD626 1/2" 0-550 RPM 6.0 AMP Right Angle Drill 600626761 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Metabo
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $229.95
New (3) from $229.95
Rating:  1 reviews
Media: Misc.
MPN: 600626761-AMZ
Model: AD626
UPC: 662911303825
EAN: 0662911303825
ASIN: B000VY8624
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Variospeed (V) full-wave electronic speed control ensures that the speed can vary from the lowest speed to the maximum | | • | Aluminum die-cast gear housing | | • | High torque | | • | Triple gear reduction | | • | Reversing facility |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Includes AD626 1/2" 0-550 RPM 6.0 AMP Right Angle Drill - 600626761, 1/2" Chuck - 635250000, Chuck Key - 635167000, Clamping Bushing - 631281000, Side Handle - 631074000, Right Angle Drive - 663107800, Carrying Case - 656304000
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| Customer Reviews:
Great Angle Drill November 4, 2008
Andrea F (NJ United States)
Angle drills are an asset to anyone anytime you need to drill a hole in a tight spot that ordinary drills cannot reach. I have 3. This Metabo drill was a good compromise between the heavy duty beast that is my Milwaukee D-handled angle drill and the lighter duty Makita 3010. Think of them as small(Makita) medium(metabo) and large(Milwaukee)I have reviewed the other two drills previously.
Each of these tools has its place. The makita is good for drilling holes under 1 inch in diameter in really tight spots, getting into places the other 2 drills would be too big for. The milwaukee is the most powerful, but is also the biggest and heaviest of the trio.
The Metabo is a balance of both. Lightweight, compact and powerful.
I bought this drill reconditioned at CPO Metabo. The price was 179 dollars, a savings of roughly 100 dollars over a new unit. I was pleasantly surprised at the condition the drill was in upon arrival- You would never know it was a reconditioned unit.
The drill is a very well engineered tool, made in Germany. I would put this brand in the professional tool category. Metabo is a lesser known brand, but very high quality. They used to make tools for Ridgid, including the hammerdrill I have reviewed previously. Being as happy as I am with the Hammerdrill, I took a chance.
I was not dissapointed. With its triple gear reduction, this 5 amp drill packs some serious power. Drill speeds range from 0-550 RPM and the trigger is silky smooth with no dead spots in the powerband.
The 1/2 inch keyed chuck performs well and grips bits securely. I like the way the key has a good length of handle to allow some leverage to really help tighten and loosen bits in the chuck. The key holder molded onto the power cord ensures I won"t lose it. Also included with my purchase was a hex key that allowed me to losen the collar of the angle drive attachment and rotate it 360 degrees.
The hex key would also allow you to remove the angle drive entirely if you wanted to convert the drill to a straight pistol grip drill.I tested the procedure and found it took rghly 15-20 minutes to remove the chuck from the angle drive, remove the angle drive and adaptor, and reinstall the chuck on the drill.(this operation requires a rubber mallet and a flat head screwdriver, not included.)
The drill comes in a very large metal case, and while I applaud the use of a metal case over plastic, I felt that there were no partitions or compartments to keep bits and other stuff as well as the drill from banging around.
In using the drill I found it quite strong and capable of driving any size spade bit, auger bit or hole saw that I had in my extensive collection. Self feed bits up to 2 inches were no problem.
Prior to purchasing this tool I had considered the Hitachi 1/2 inch drill with an available angle drive. However, the cost of the separate angle drive was over 200 dollars-More than the drill cost! Hitachi needs to work on pricing accessories more realistically. I also looked at the old style Milwaukee magnum with an angle adaptor- Better pricing, But I found the trigger to have a big dead spot on my brother in laws drill when I borrowed it.
This is a high end drill that would fit the needs of any professional contractor or serious tool freak. Especially if you do alot of electrical or plumbing work and need a right angle drill that can easily convert to a straight drill.
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