shteii01
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I am seeing a ton of M12 3/8" drill kits with extras (HD promos). Not so much of 1/2". What am I missing?
Milwaukee M12 1/2" cordless drills.
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Farmall450
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You're missing the M18 ones 
DFB
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It's the M12 FUEL drills that have a 1/2" chuck the brushed models are only 3/8"
And the M12 hammer drill version is mainly combo'd up with the M12 fuel impact driver and time after time that kit has often been promoted with a free tool like the ratchet, rover light, RA drill, brushed hackzall etc.
Usually a good buy
And the M12 hammer drill version is mainly combo'd up with the M12 fuel impact driver and time after time that kit has often been promoted with a free tool like the ratchet, rover light, RA drill, brushed hackzall etc.
Usually a good buy
Rarified27
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I bought the M12 1/2" hammer drill about 5yrs ago and it's great with one exception; it's longer and heavier than my M18.
As a result, the only time it gets used now is when I have work where using more than one drill is more efficient than switching bits over the course of the job.
As a result, the only time it gets used now is when I have work where using more than one drill is more efficient than switching bits over the course of the job.
matt_i
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The M12s I have used could have a 1/2" chuck but would be damn near useless when trying to use a 1/2" bit in mild steel. The M18s struggle as it is.
2manytools
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You obviously weren't using a Fuel model if it was only 3/8" chuck. World of difference between the two models.
Agreed, my M12 Fuel 1/2" dril has drilled dozens of 1/2" holes in steel. And 1000's of large diameter holes in steel plate.
Yes the M18 Fuel is much better suited for it, but the M12 Fuel is truly a beast, hence the weight.
Load the M12 Fuel w/ a step bit and you can do 1" ø holes in 1/2" plate.