As everyone knows, both plumbing and electrical work require drilling in tight spots. While the Milwaukee Hole Hawg may be the choice for most professional plumbers and electricians, this less-expensive right-angle drill is a solid option to consider for the same applications. Featuring a slim, lightweight design and great versatility, Milwaukee's right-angle drill has a 1/2-inch chuck and three speed ranges and is fully adjustable. The head and handle swivel 360 degrees and can be locked tight in any position, allowing you to fit this drill anywhere this drill could possibly fit. HVAC contractors can use this drill with bits to 4-5/8 inches without a problem. And, if necessary, the right-angle mechanism can be removed and the drill converted to straight D-handle use. If you have major remodel or construction plans, this is a smart drill to consider. --Tim Block
Awesome Power...
Since using this, I've ditched all my spade bits and replaced them with self-feeding auger bits. This drill has the power to drive them! Changing speeds involves minor dissassembly of the chuck and right angle gearing, but its really not a big deal. I leave mine on high speed and it has handled everything I've used it for nicely.
6/13/2006
7AMPs
You want power? This drill has it. Tremendous torque yet not too heavy. Comfortable grip and a very reliable brand.
4/20/2008
real Milwaukee workhorse
I just wish I had had this tool when I built our cabin. Drilling studs for electrical and plumbing with a conventional drill gives you angled holes in most cases which can be troublesome. Like my heavy duty Milwaukee hammer drill, which I did fortunately have at that time, the angle drill is obviously a durable workhorse meant for serious drilling/boring. And you can get those true right angle holes right where you want them in most cases. Add the self-feed bits and you also won't usually have to force feed or muscle it around as much. I found it indispensible when I needed to bore a 2" hole from below through a stud plate and subfloor between 12" floor joists right over a nasty concrete foundation wall. For certain jobs, its simply one of those tools you can hardly do without. I would warn anyone to think ahead and be aware you can get some terrific torque quickly if you get some bit binding while drilling so use some care or you could strain a wrist quickly..or worse if you are in an awkward position as I find myself at times. I really like this powerful tool.
11/24/2007
Home-Owner User
We were building a house and we did quite abit ourselves, one thing was the wiring. My puny 14.4v (at the time) cordless was just way underpowered to bore through 2x's one after the other.
I intended to not spend much on tools, but I needed something tougher.
This was JUST THE TICKET.
It is a Power-house!
Now that the house is done, I don't use it as often. It has become an occasional use tool, for when the cordless drill (now 18v) won't cut it, or when the job calls for a RA drill. This tool is a very powerful drill that seems well-built.
I intend for it to be my heavy duty drill for many years to come.
9/13/2007
Milwaukee right angle drill
Great drill I have had several of these as well as other brands, I am pretty rough with it. The only complaint is after a couple years of use the right angle gears give out.
6/27/2007
If you need a 1/2 drill this is the one
If you need a 1/2 drill the versatility of this right angle drill is worth the price. The angled attachment makes if perfect for drilling between studs and other tight places. Take of the right angle attachement and it's a regular 1/2 drill.. perfect for high torque tasks like mixing motar or thin-set. This is a great tool.
1/4/2007
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