I purchased this assignment 5 months ago to assignment holes in ample 2x8" framing and 6" Glue-Lam beams, to run new electrical base and 2" electrical aqueduct in our big abode addition. I had ahead been application a Rigid 18V cordless appulse drill. I austere one of those Ridgids up, (but I admired it abundant to buy another), in a Glue-Lam, and askance off a dozen or so Auger $.25 and assignment bit extentions. It seemed I bare a beefier assignment motor, alluringly an bend drill, and one that accustomed larger-diameter $.25 than the 1/4"-shank Irwin and Milwaukee quick-change Auger bits, which aberration off easily. I was captivated to acquisition the new Milwaukee cordless 28-V bend drill!
Its benefits:
-It's got torque and ability abundant to assignment through evrything I've tried, including a few 2-1/2" holes through fat Glue-Lams, and endless 1-1/4" holes through ample dimensional-lumber framing and Glue-Lam beams. It is accessible to arrest it out, but it's not accessible or final;
-It accepts 1/2"-shank Auger assignment $.25 and 7/16"-shank bit extensions, which are stout abundant not to aberration off and breach while conduct through big lumber;
-It's cordless! The accessibility of that makes affective about the job site, and therefor additionally makes drilling, abundant faster.
-It's a accurate angle-drill, and fits calmly amid framing studs and added bound places;
-although it has a keyed, rather than a keyless chuck, I acquisition that I can bind and alleviate it abundantly with my hand, and rarely use the key.
Its disadvantaes:
-It's difficult and annoying to change/rotate the assignment head. Fortunately I don't absolutely charge to do that much, and maybe never absolutely charge to;
-I go through a distinct array appealing fast. A additional array active on the charger is a must!
-It's on the abundant side;
-It's absolutely slower than, say, a Milwaukee (corded) "Hole Hawg", back conduct through a distinct allotment of wood. It makes up for abundant of that aberration over the advance of a day, though, in the conveniece and acceleration that derives from actuality cordless.
-I ambition it was compatable with the 30-inch addendum bar, "Milwaukee 48-95-0400 Right bend Drive Extension", which could accredit abundant ladderless over-head drilling;
-The side-handle seems a anemic after-thought, and bound strips its threads.
I adulation this drill! It's captivated up able-bodied to abundant use over the aftermost 5 months, and is still activity strong. It's advantages far out-weigh its weaknesses, and I would readily acclaim it to others.
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Milwaukee 0721-21 Cordless V28 Heavy-Duty 1/2" Angle Drill Kit with Bag Feature
- 28 Volt Milwaukee high power motor
- 0-400/0-1000 RPM
- 1/2 in. keyed chuck
- Head swivels 360-degrees and can be locked tight in any position
- Convenient, easy reach forward/reverse lever
Milwaukee 0721-21 Cordless V28 Heavy-Duty 1/2" Angle Drill Kit with Bag Overview
The Milwaukee 0721 is powered by a 28 Volt Milwaukee high power motor. This Cordless Right-Angle Drill is ideal for boring large holes in between studs, joists or in tight areas. This tool is great for plumbing and electrical applications such as drilling holes to run wire through studs and joists, or boring holes in floors for plumbing venting. The tool features an extremely rugged motor and gear train that is capable of handling some of the toughest jobs and is durable enough to withstand job-site abuse. This monster has a 2-9/16 in. capacity when drilling 2x material with a self-feed bit. It also has a head and handle that can swivel 360 degrees and be locked tight into any position. The 0721 has a variable speed trigger that allows for controlled starts and features a convenient forward/reverse lever for easy use. The impact-resistant case helps protect the tool in transit to and from the jobsite and features an enclosed storage area for most types of drill bits. Includes one 28V battery, 1-hour charger, carrying bag, side handle, and chuck key. Voltage 28 DCChuck Size 1/2 in.No Load Speed 0-400/0-1,000 RPMTorque 1,081 in.-lbs.Chuck Type KeyedReversible Battery NoNo. of Batteries Included 1Spindle Lock NoClutch Settings --Capacity in Steel 1/2 in.Capacity in Wood 2-9/16 in.Length 18-1/2 in.Tool Weight 10.9 lbs.Input: 110V
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