Drill

[Todd W]

Anyon use this drill (http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-0299-20-Amp-2-Inch-Drill/dp/B00007FPIN/sr=1-7/qid=1161193000/ref=sr_1_7/102-1588979-0222568?ie=UTF8&s=hi) ?? Mines dieing and I need a new one.

[Alex123456]

My dad has one, works great, lot of power. Had it for quite awhile, still going strong. It is a Milwaukee, so I wouldn't expect anything less.

[D60]

el searcho:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=426541

[Todd W]

Awesome thanks :)

Time to use up some amazon gift cards.

[Rescue]

Milwaukee tools are the best tools on the market and at that price.....

[Dusty]

I have that drill and its a certified ass kicker. I've always had the best luck with Milwaukie stuff.

Dusty

[Flingarrows]

i have that one. its a nice drill

[BIGJMCCONNELL]

Another vote for a best buy :D I love mine. I like the fact that I can use it to drive screws but it still has the braun to do the big jobs a 1/2" drill is made for. My old 1/2" drill was a big ole monster.
--John

[Proeliator]

Thats the exact one I have. Best in class as far as I'm concerned.

[drnut]

one of the best... I only like the dewalt better because its has a keyless chuck for the same price

[Proeliator]

Yea, I do love keyless chucks. Although, I've got a keyless chuck on my old drill and the rubber "grip" has gotten hella-chewed up after years of work.

[D60]

I used to have the Dewalt version.........before I went anti Dewalt as a result of the DRM drama drill (serious, I don't own a single yellow power tool now). Of course this was also before Ryobi's parent corp bought Milwaukee, but where were we?

Ah yes, the keyless chuck on the Dewalt seemingly got some metal shavings in it while drilling overhead one day, not all that uncommon an operation I should think, and after that it brought the suck. Never could get it to bite down on a drill shank worth a shit, it'd always slip well before the drill would stall, and I even resorted to trying to tighten it w Channelocks LOL......which didn't do any favors for the rubber grip as Proeliator mentioned. My V28 cordless Milwaukee uses a knurled all metal chuck which is better for durability.

And so I've concluded keyless chucks on hand drills are for 3/8", but high torque 1/2" corded drills need keyed, if nothing else because you can "cinch" a keyed chuck better than a keyless, AND the keyed are cheaper to replace if you do fawk them up - as I did. Mills and presses are a different story, unless you operate them upside down :)

[Proeliator]

keyless chucks on hand drills are for 3/8", but high torque 1/2" corded drills need keyed, if nothing else because you can "cinch" a keyed chuck better than a keyless

I fully agree.

[300sniper]

i've been using that drill for about 8 years now. if it dies, i'll get another.

[DMS1]

I have that drill, i inhereted it from my father and it works great.

Dave S:beer:

[Todd W]

Does anyone know if this will fit on the end of a hole-saw tube notcher?
I believe it will but want to be 100% sure.

[keenavv]

If you want a better, more powerful 1/2" drill get the Milwaukee Hole Shooter. I've used mine for over 4 years and it will drill 3/4" holes all day and mix morter at night. I strongly suggest getting the keyed over keyless as the keyless will "toss" bits when releasing them. Be careful it can spin you off a ladder!!:D :D :D

[JR]

I have it's bigger brother. It's a little slow, I kinda wish I had that one.
Great drill, though. Really well made.

[DMS1]

I use that drill with this tube notcher, it works great.

http://www.jd2.com/images/tn100.jpg

:beer:

[rusted]

Fack don't have the money and I need a 1/2" drill. I'll never see a deal like that again.

[u2slow]

I prefer the D-handle style in a 1/2" drill. Also a little slower; 450-650 rpm range usually.
http://www.toolbarn.com/images//milwaukee/1610-1.jpg
I find a good cordless can take care of any lighter-duty jobs.

[bigdreamin]

I used to have the Dewalt version.........before I went anti Dewalt as a result of the DRM drama drill (serious, I don't own a single yellow power tool now). Of course this was also before Ryobi's parent corp bought Milwaukee, but where were we?

Ah yes, the keyless chuck on the Dewalt seemingly got some metal shavings in it while drilling overhead one day, not all that uncommon an operation I should think, and after that it brought the suck. Never could get it to bite down on a drill shank worth a shit, it'd always slip well before the drill would stall, and I even resorted to trying to tighten it w Channelocks LOL......which didn't do any favors for the rubber grip as Proeliator mentioned. My V28 cordless Milwaukee uses a knurled all metal chuck which is better for durability.

And so I've concluded keyless chucks on hand drills are for 3/8", but high torque 1/2" corded drills need keyed, if nothing else because you can "cinch" a keyed chuck better than a keyless, AND the keyed are cheaper to replace if you do fawk them up - as I did. Mills and presses are a different story, unless you operate them upside down :)

Whats this DRM drill drama?

[Todd W]

I prefer the D-handle style in a 1/2" drill. Also a little slower; 450-650 rpm range usually.
http://www.toolbarn.com/images//milwaukee/1610-1.jpg
I find a good cordless can take care of any lighter-duty jobs.

Posted drill can go down as slow as you want ;)

Cool thats the notcher i have too :)

[TeenyCAR]

I've been using my 1/2" 8 amp keyless chuck Milwaukee for a couple years now. I just love it and will never go back to a key chuck again!

[AFAxj]

Pay a couple extra dollars and get the keyless chuck one. Other than that, the drill is great

[45acp]

Another vote for the Milwaukee. My dad has that drill. I was using it last year while we were finishing his barn... damn near broke my arm and flipped me over. I dont know how but it seems like they can get 1000ftlbs of torque out of 8 amps. I also drop tested it from 15 ft (sorry dad). :p

[u2slow]

Another vote for the Milwaukee. My dad has that drill.

My Dad has the 35yo version of it. Full, unpainted aluminum body. The kind of drill that insists on spinning you around the bucket of mud. :eek: Milwaukee rocks :smokin:

[reeser]

I've been using my 1/2" 8 amp keyless chuck Milwaukee for a couple years now. I just love it and will never go back to a key chuck again!

x2

[Triaged]

I have one...I have done stupid things (like 3.5" hole saw through 1/4" steel) with it and it just keeps coming back for more.

YOU DO NOT WANT A KEYLESS CHUCK FOR A 1/2" DRILL!!!!!
For a 3/8" drill they sure are handy. But when you are using big drill bits you will have problems with them spinning if they aren't TIGHT.

[socalchef]

i use one to on my tube notcher, the cordless is keyless and gets used most of the time but the hole shooter is a keyed chuck. keeps me from jacking up another notcher shaft. good tip i read here was to tighten each of the holes on the chuck. anyhow, great drill, goferit

[TNToy]

Whats this DRM drill drama?

Back in the day... DRM had a yellow & black POS drill he got from somewhere that appeared to be the quality of Harbor Freight $9.99 special. He stuck it on EBay to get rid of it.

DeWalt sent him a cease & desist treatening legal action if he didn't pull the sale, since it was possible in their minds that it could be mistaken for DeWalt.

They were total asses and apprently didn't know the difference between getting rid of crappy tools on Ebay... and building them yourself. Treated him like he was attempting to dupe people into think it was DeWalt's product.

No where did it mention DeWalt, it was opbviously a POS, and the TRIGGER AND SEVERAL OTHER SMALL PARTS WERE BRIGHT RED!.

Jackasses. :rolleyes:

[CronusTRD]

I bought the 0299-20 this past weekend. Awesome quality and wrist breaking torque. My core support got a nice dent from the handle while drilling a hole in the frame.

[JohnnyJ]

Yet another happy customer. It's a beast and I've had a few good wrist breaking twists with it.

[mucknet]

I think a lot of you refering to your dads drill are actually refering to the 5.5 amp Magnum Drill 0234-6

The 8 amp version is newer, and according to my contractor neighbor, and a review on amazon, comparing the 5.5 to 8 amp versions next to each other pushes you towards the 5.5. I don't own either yet.. but I just ordered the 5.5 amp magnum... I used a 5.5 magnum the other day, and I can't imagine needing any more power. From what I can tell, the 5.5 amp Magnum is the contractors gold standard :) Thats probably why its $20 more on amazon.