Comments on: Preview: Milwaukee’s “Compact” 18V Drill

By: Jents71

Jents71 — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:13:48 +0000

Hey Koba, I’d have to think that a 18v tool like this, would be ideal for a drill for light drilling applications, but who is going to need to use a circular saw or sawzall with this lighter platform anyhow? Maybe there is something on their sleeves down the road… I like the idea of having a 199 drill in addition to my v28 stuff because it gives me that lightweight alternative… I will probably buy that Milwaukee impact driver instead, but most people carry two drills as it is, so I think this is a great move! Keep up the good work!

By: Koba

Koba — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:01:46 +0000

Home Depot will sell them for $199. The only question I have, what’s my motivation to buy one? If I invest in their system, where are all the other tools??? The drill doesn’t look compatible with all of Milwaukee’s other 18 volt stuff, this is a SERIOUS letdown. That’s one thing I am really unhappy with TTI for, pitting Milwaukee against RIDGID. I guess a compact drill with backwards compatible lithium ion batteries would be too much like RIDGID’s offering. This is the stupidest move I’ve seen TTI make in a LONG time. In my opinion, an 18 volt drill has become the gateway to most mainstream cordless tools, and to introduce one that will NOT lead the consumer to more like branded tools is just plain dumb.

By: l_bilyk

l_bilyk — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:55:44 +0000

looks great!