Comments on: TM’s 2007 Favorites: Milwaukee’s V18 1/2″ Hammerdrill/Driver

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:52:38 +0000

Makita’s are not in the same league as Milwaukee for heavy duty tools. My Makita tools are only used for around the house not on the job site. If you think you need more power than the industrial Milwaukee tools you must have arms the size of tree trunks. Anyway Makita for daily contractor work spells trouble. Not a dig on Makita just the way it is, they make fine home use tools and I use mine once in a while. : ) However you are very wrong about the weight of power tools and power, the heavier tools generally have more power.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:23:20 +0000

A drill weighing more has no value whatsoever. Weight has nothing to do with power or durability. If you like lots of power try the newer Makita’s. They are lighter and have more power than the Milwaukee. Think how much nicer it is to have the power and not have to lug around a heavy tool. This is the 21st Century, heavy does not equal power. Heavy today means outdated and old technology.

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:29:43 +0000

I think PutnamEco said it best, there seems to be alot of Milwaukee haters here. Just remember, heavy duty tools generally weigh more, if you do not need the extra umph buy the lighter duty tools. I have Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee drills (and other tools) although I love my Dewalt’s the Milwaukee’s are always used for the heavy duty jobs. I do love the feel of power though.

By: Fred

Fred — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:28:32 +0000

While there certainly is a place for higher battery voltage (reciprocating saws for one) I have a few 12 volt Makita impact drivers that I’ll stack up against this - and they do not bust anyone’s wrist. Think strong like Bull - not dumb like Ox - not everything that weighs more is better

By: PutnamEco

PutnamEco — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:31:22 +0000

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Milwaukee consistently puts out the largest heaviest drills with the worst ergonomics.
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Most of the guys I know like to get the largest, heftiest drill they can, We tend to leave the dainty ones to the women folk.

My local tool repair shop seems always to have mostly yellow in the repair cue, and I think he is supporting himself selling replacement batteries for Dewalts.

By: john

john — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:08:27 +0000

If you like the Milwaukee then you’ll love any other brand since the Milwaukee is like a brick to use everyday.

By: Boss717

Boss717 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:23:49 +0000

Speaking of the black and yellow, I bought a DC900KL 36v hammer drill at Sears Essentials yesterday for only $154. Complete kit with 2 batteries, charger, drill, handle and case.

By: Mel E.

Mel E. — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:45:13 +0000

When is Milwaukee going to get with the program and make a good drill? i get exposed to drills from all the big names everyday through my work. Milwaukee consistently puts out the largest heaviest drills with the worst ergonomics. I do know the milwaukee products end up in the shop for repair the most. My experience with the warranty for milwaukee is not a great one. Was the only time I ever had a manufacturer turn down a repair. I say for my money to stay with a black and yellow, or blue and red product.

By: bc

bc — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:54:54 +0000

too heavy. check out the panasonic lithium. 14.4v.

By: l_bilyk

l_bilyk — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:01:39 +0000

Have you looked at the chuck used on some dewalt drills? It’s even better

By: PutnamEco

PutnamEco — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:58:21 +0000

Toolking has a deal for the drill and driver combo kit.

http://www.toolking.com/milwaukee_0824-24p.aspx

V28 is not really much heavier. Nice being able to use V18 batteries on the old nicad tools.

Of the impact drivers that I’ve used, the Makita is my favorite.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:23:51 +0000

I have this drill too and also love it. Be warned, though, that if you are driving a lot of screws, it will give you a workout. All that metal makes it heavy. It is times like those when I feel like I should get a Milwaukee 2401-22 compact drill driver. You guys had a chance to test drive the compact drill driver from Milwaukee?