Comments on: Drill Attachments That Make You Go Hmm? http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:11:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Eli http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-241244 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:45:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-241244 Right angle thingy is crap. I had one, it broke. Right angle thingy is crap. I had one, it broke.

]]> by: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240627 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:00:27 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240627 Re: Fred Says: February 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm Btw the Borzit is OK for small jobs - comensurate with my skills and work as a remodeler/plumber/sometimes GC - but if you need the big guns look to vermeer ======================================================== Great tip, Hope to see the Borzit on Toolmonger. Most of my underground work is ditch witch or backhoe material. We tend towards the bigger hammer method of doing things down here in north central Florida (redneckville) I certainly will be looking into a Borzit rig when the need arises. Vermeer=Good stuff. I haven't used their boring rigs but their chippers work quite well. Re:
Fred Says:
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Btw the Borzit is OK for small jobs - comensurate with my skills and work as a remodeler/plumber/sometimes GC - but if you need the big guns look to vermeer
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Great tip, Hope to see the Borzit on Toolmonger.

Most of my underground work is ditch witch or backhoe material. We tend towards the bigger hammer method of doing things down here in north central Florida (redneckville) I certainly will be looking into a Borzit rig when the need arises.

Vermeer=Good stuff. I haven’t used their boring rigs but their chippers work quite well.

]]> by: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240602 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:26:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240602 Btw the Borzit is OK for small jobs - comensurate with my skills and work as a remodeler/plumber/sometimes GC - but if you need the big guns look to vermeer. http://www.vermeer.com/vcom/TrenchlessEquipment/Line.jsp?PrdlnID=3383 Or if smaller guns will do: http://www.southern-tool.com/store/uw_boring_machines.html Btw the Borzit is OK for small jobs - comensurate with my skills and work as a remodeler/plumber/sometimes GC - but if you need the big guns look to vermeer.

http://www.vermeer.com/vcom/TrenchlessEquipment/Line.jsp?PrdlnID=3383

Or if smaller guns will do:

http://www.southern-tool.com/store/uw_boring_machines.html

]]> by: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240595 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:57:38 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240595 Re; PutnamEco Says If one of our Hole Hawgs fail or evaoprates in the sunlight (some of my crews swear that this can happen) - I'll try one out. The pipe arm actually helps though - especially when we use the drill in a hole/ditch with a Borzit. www.borzit.com We have old Greenlee bits too that look a lot like the Milwaukee self feeds - but the latter are better because you can replace the pilot screws. Re; PutnamEco Says

If one of our Hole Hawgs fail or evaoprates in the sunlight (some of my crews swear that this can happen) - I’ll try one out.

The pipe arm actually helps though - especially when we use the drill in a hole/ditch with a Borzit.

www.borzit.com

We have old Greenlee bits too that look a lot like the Milwaukee self feeds - but the latter are better because you can replace the pilot screws.

]]> by: Tim http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240544 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:39:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240544 Got one for a gift and it broke in short order. Junk Got one for a gift and it broke in short order. Junk

]]> by: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240421 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:55:23 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240421 Re:Fred Says We tried something similar looking years ago. ================================================= Super hawg is a whole different animal. If and when you ever need a replacement for the hole hawg try the super. I find it a lot more comfortable to use, and it doesn't need a pipe handle to keep it under control. 4" no problems. Milwaukees self feed bits are awesome no matter what drill you use them in. www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_27_40028_-1_192638_192327 Re:Fred Says
We tried something similar looking years ago.
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Super hawg is a whole different animal. If and when you ever need a replacement for the hole hawg try the super. I find it a lot more comfortable to use, and it doesn’t need a pipe handle to keep it under control. 4″ no problems.

Milwaukees self feed bits are awesome no matter what drill you use them in.
www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_27_40028_-1_192638_192327

]]> by: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240360 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:38:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240360 Re: PutnamEco Says: Have you tried the Super Hawg?? www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-1680-21-Super-2-Inch-Joist/dp/B00006AGPX/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203661932&sr=8-1 Nice clutch in low range, longer handle for better leverage against binding. We tried something similar looking years ago - made by either B&D or Dewalt. I burnt out. The Hole Hawgs have not even though we drill with large self-feed bits (up to 3-5/8) to rough in pipe - often in old very tough joists. The hole hawgs we have use pipe handles to resist the torque - and the reverse gearcase provides plenty. We also use these with Borzits to do modest directional boring under sidewalks. Re: PutnamEco Says:
Have you tried the Super Hawg??

www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-1680-21-Super-2-Inch-Joist/dp/B00006AGPX/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203661932&sr=8-1

Nice clutch in low range, longer handle for better leverage against binding.

We tried something similar looking years ago - made by either B&D or Dewalt. I burnt out. The Hole Hawgs have not even though we drill with large self-feed bits (up to 3-5/8) to rough in pipe - often in old very tough joists. The hole hawgs we have use pipe handles to resist the torque - and the reverse gearcase provides plenty.
We also use these with Borzits to do modest directional boring under sidewalks.

]]> by: ToolFreak http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240230 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:52:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240230 It's probably good for occasional use, but if you're frequently drilling holes and a regular drill won't fit, some kind of right angle drill is probably a better investment. It’s probably good for occasional use, but if you’re frequently drilling holes and a regular drill won’t fit, some kind of right angle drill is probably a better investment.

]]> by: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240188 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:40:38 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-240188 Re: Nothing beats our Hole Hawg: ================================================ Have you tried the Super Hawg?? www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-1680-21-Super-2-Inch-Joist/dp/B00006AGPX/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203661932&sr=8-1 Nice clutch in low range, longer handle for better leverage against binding. 13 amp vs. hole hawgs 7.5 amps. Re:
Nothing beats our Hole Hawg:
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Have you tried the Super Hawg??

www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-1680-21-Super-2-Inch-Joist/dp/B00006AGPX/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203661932&sr=8-1

Nice clutch in low range, longer handle for better leverage against binding.

13 amp vs. hole hawgs 7.5 amps.

]]> by: Randy http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239999 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:45:05 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239999 Purchased a very similar unit from Lowes about a year ago. Didn't last very long before it broke. Lowes refunded full purchase price luckily. Purchased a very similar unit from Lowes about a year ago. Didn’t last very long before it broke. Lowes refunded full purchase price luckily.

]]> by: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239937 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:45:51 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239937 We do an awful lot of right angle drilling for rough-in work. Nothing beats our Hole Hawg: http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-1670-1-2-Inch-Joist-Drilll/dp/B00004T16L/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203633743&sr=8-3 We do an awful lot of right angle drilling for rough-in work.
Nothing beats our Hole Hawg:

http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-1670-1-2-Inch-Joist-Drilll/dp/B00004T16L/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203633743&sr=8-3

]]> by: LG in Toronto http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239908 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:53:14 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239908 Yep, it's the Milescraft all right... In Canada they're sold under the Mastercraft Maximum name, and frequently go on sale for C$19.99. I have one and have used it with success in applications where the drill alone would not have worked - like between studs. WARNING: I did break mine, though. The round housing just cracked in two! With Canadian Tire's no-hassle warranty, I just brought it back & was issued another, but be aware if ordering this online or from a less-accommodating retailer. It probably just isn't very heavy-duty... Yep, it’s the Milescraft all right…

In Canada they’re sold under the Mastercraft Maximum name, and frequently go on sale for C$19.99.

I have one and have used it with success in applications where the drill alone would not have worked - like between studs.

WARNING: I did break mine, though. The round housing just cracked in two! With Canadian Tire’s no-hassle warranty, I just brought it back & was issued another, but be aware if ordering this online or from a less-accommodating retailer. It probably just isn’t very heavy-duty…

]]> by: Zathrus http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239901 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:48:26 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239901 Sears also carries it, I looked at it during the $5 off coupon binge and also wondered what on earth it would actually be useful for. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Tools_Power+Tool+Accessories_Drill+Doctor+%26+Drill+Attachments Sears also carries it, I looked at it during the $5 off coupon binge and also wondered what on earth it would actually be useful for.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Tools_Power+Tool+Accessories_Drill+Doctor+%26+Drill+Attachments

]]> by: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239879 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:15:16 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/21/drill-attachments-that-make-you-go-hmm/#comment-239879 It looks like the same Milescraft unit sold at Lowes and through Amazon for a lot less. Garrett Wade allways seems to me to be higher-priced than most other outlets - but hey sometimes have unique tools. When they were located on 6th Avenue in Manhattan - I sometimes stopped by - but now that they've moved to the Midwest - I never shop them. Here's a link to the product via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Milescraft-1300-Orbiter-Keyless-Attachment/dp/B0006U66E8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203628228&sr=8-14 It looks like the same Milescraft unit sold at Lowes and through Amazon for a lot less.
Garrett Wade allways seems to me to be higher-priced than most other outlets - but hey sometimes have unique tools. When they were located on 6th Avenue in Manhattan - I sometimes stopped by - but now that they’ve moved to the Midwest - I never shop them.

Here’s a link to the product via Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Milescraft-1300-Orbiter-Keyless-Attachment/dp/B0006U66E8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1203628228&sr=8-14

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