Milwaukee 2601-22 18-Volt Li-ion Compact Drill Kit | Best Cordless ...
I have even used the Milwaukee Li-ion drill to cut large 9-1/4″ holes in wood paneling for Air Tec’s MV air conditioning outlets using a Hole Pro X-305 adjustable hole cutter (also highly recommended. The Milwaukee chuck is much better than the one on the Makita Li-ion drill that sells in this price range, and which I also own and use. The Milwaukee Li-ion batteries work well so far. With the similarly priced Makita Li-ion drills this is something you have to order from customer service and pay an extra $15 (when Makita has them in stock or find one for sale on eBay and hope the seller is legit). I have yet to drop a drill and know that some of the early Li-ion batteries would explode when dropped so this is still an experimental tool for me in that respect. I have DeWalt drills and like their performance but have been turned off by the mickey mouse (apologies to Disney) drill cases they provide with some drills and sell as an after market item for $40 for the many pro level DeWalt drills that sell... I was one of the unfortunate people to buy one of the Milwaukee Ni-cad 18 volt drills with their defective batteries and charger so I did hesitate when buying this drill. Sure the Milwaukee is brand new and the Panasonic has been around for years so we’ll see what the China-made Milwaukee will do long term. 6v drill that has been arguably the best drill out there. Unfortunately, the batteries on the PC simply wouldn’t hold a charge long enough anymore to keep it in service, and replacement cost of batteries made replacing the entire drill attractive. I found the Milwaukee at a good price at Home Depot and put it to immediate use driving 60, 3. I’ve always been a fan of Milwaukee’s cases so there’s another bonus over the Pany. It has good torque and the keyless chuck works very well – better than a key chuck when cutting tough materials like plywood where there is often a lot of vibration. Origin: China Shipping Advisory:: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Technical Details Heavy-duty 2-speed metal gear box Compact motor delivers 400 inch-pounds of maximum torque Built-in LED light illuminates work surfaces Lightweight at 4-pounds Superior bit grip with Yukiwa chuck Product Details Shipping Weight: 8. In my opinion, it’s located just fine and very similarly to other cordless drills I’ve used (Craftsman, Panasonic and Porter Cable). 9 pounds Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U. S. and to APO/FPO addresses. I bought this to replace a 15 year-old Porter Cable 12V drill that was a real workhorse. Good Lord, does this drill have power. If you’re a homeowner and looking for a weekend project cordless drill, this may be too much for you, especially considering the cost. The drill is very well-balanced. The chuck appears to have an internal ratcheting mechanism that really locks down on bits – you can hear the ratchet engage if you listen closely. I noticed that the available power will dip a bit after a good run of use, then will recover a bar on the meter after a short rest....