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excellent for big or small projects. great power and speed control. You'll love this drill.
Drill everything. Drill anything WHERE IS THE CARRYING CASE.I drill 3 1/8 bugle heads through masonite as if it was pine, my paddle bit churns drywall as easy as cake mix.We had a large rock in a tight place that couldn't be sledged hammered, so we took a mason bit and just punched holes into until we could break it up with framing hammers.They should make a horror movie and give the killer this drill instead of a chainsaw, it's that killer.
The drills have lasted for years and have always had plenty of power and durability. I am in the trades and have owned the 1/2 inch magnum drills for years without to many problems except the notorious switch problem milwaukee has. I purchased a replacement drill with the new handle configuration and it just didn't hold up.The drill is now dangerous to use without a handle and it is such a hassle to get a replacement.I'm looking for a new brand.
I have been so impressed at the capabilities of this drill. solid yet lightweight construction, a long, heavy gauge ruber 3 prong cord, a heavy duty keyed chuck. It will stir a paddle bit in drywall mud and drive up to a 2 and 9/16ths self feed bit. This drill came out head and shoulders above the offerings from hitatchi, makita, dewalt, portercable and bosch. I will be replacing the keyed chuck with a keyless though. I picked this drill up at the home depot during a tool trade in promotion(traded in an old single speed metal bodied black and decker 3/8th drill).
This is one incredible tool. I bought this drill based on a tool shootout of high amperage 1/2 inch drills in tools of the trade magazine. The highlights of this drill are gobs of torque(It will twist your arm if you are not careful). It has driven 4 inch long 3/8ths lag screws without a problem.
It also offers very smooth easy to control variable speed trigger. It runs 2-1/2" forestner bits without any difficulty. Milwaukee will sell you one but I would rather make my own than pay that much for a box. I bough tthis drill and it is great. The torque is enough for any job you will run into for a hand drill. The only thing I was disappionted in was that I like having cases for my tools and this one didn't come with one.
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