Anyone use their mud mixer to drill a hole?

[xela456]

I've recently purchased a Milwaukee 2810 to mix a little grout at work. And I've always thought that there isnt yet a good cordless candidate to replace the old magnum hole shooter drill. I know the 2804's have ALOT of power but in sustained drilling in metal in my experience they just dont have the umph. Mine will start to shut down when drilling holes in steel say..9/16 or bigger. I'm very interested to try the 2810 on a hole that size there just isnt a very good solution right now for a high torque cordless drill.
The problem with the newer cordless drills is that they are very good at self preservation and rightfully so. My 2604 will do things like I would have never guessed to try with a cordless drill such as mixing grout (with an egg beater style paddle) or reaming 13/16 holes, Power taping holes as big as 1/2 inch. I've never been happier with a drill.
The biggest problems I see with the 2810 are its' size and shape arent really conducive to doing anything other than standing over a bucket, and the RPM being limited to 550 could get real annoying. Maybe I'll set up something at work tomorrow and see how it goes.
What are your thoughts?

 

[WittHay]

I wondered about that also. The handle shape on the Milwaukee 2810 is quite a bit different than a normal spade drill. Give it a try.

i use the 2703 with silver & deming drill bits up to 5/8" Seems to handle it okay as long as the bits have 3 sided shanks. The 2803 has a better chuck but according to some the electronics kick in quicker and the drill stops when using large bits in metal.

DeWalt is supposed to come out with a new Flexvolt drill in early 2019. My go to drill has always been the Makita 1/2 corded spade, top rpm of 600.

 

[matt_i]

I think it would be really hard to drill a hole using handles 180 apart....

Despite the advances in battery tech the hole shooter is still the top dog in my book.

 

[xela456]

I think it would be really hard to drill a hole using handles 180 apart....

Despite the advances in battery tech the hole shooter is still the top dog in my book.

The Handle swivels to a little less than 90 so that would make it a little less awkward.

 

[Robinson1]

I use my Makita DS4011 a couple times a year to run large self feed auger bits. It's a great tool for drilling beams.

Couldn't begin to guess how many bags of thinset and grout I've mixed with it. Probably half a tractor trailer load of drywall mud.

 

[Jbullfrog]

The problem with using a mud mixer for drilling holes is they tend to "catch" and twist out of your hands, or pin you against things. Dad has on old 3/4 chuck drill that launched me off the ground as a youth drilling holes for gate hangers. They don't have a clutch or brake to stop them from turning. Hole Hogs stop when you release the trigger.

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

DeWalt is supposed to come out with a new Flexvolt drill in early 2019..

Is it supposed to be a mud mixing drill? I would be interested in this to compliment my corded one


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[ddawg16]

I have two mud mixers and hole drillers...

They are called teenage sons

 

[purplezr2]

Is it supposed to be a mud mixing drill? I would be interested in this to compliment my corded one


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M18 2810 Mud Mixer

Have one, works good, never though of using it to drill holes. guessing it would work, just don't rip your arms off.

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

M18 2810 Mud Mixer



Have one, works good, never though of using it to drill holes. guessing it would work, just don't rip your arms off.

I have heard alot of good things about the Milwaukee but i already have a flexvolt lineup so i was hoping dewalt would release one as well


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[WittHay]

Is it supposed to be a mud mixing drill? I would be interested in this to compliment my corded one


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Yes, its a mixer drill. Here is link to a short video about it

There is also suppose to be a 2 handle paddle mixer DCD240

 

[xela456]

The problem with using a mud mixer for drilling holes is they tend to "catch" and twist out of your hands, or pin you against things. Dad has on old 3/4 chuck drill that launched me off the ground as a youth drilling holes for gate hangers. They don't have a clutch or brake to stop them from turning. Hole Hogs stop when you release the trigger.

I've never been clutched out when drilling with a big drill. Wish I was. I've near had my wrists broken alot of times with a hole shooter or the 3/4. It's DEFINITELY not just a problem with mixers, trust me. I've seen a big Milwaukee running an 1-1/2 reamer lift a grown man off the ground before.
We had a 4 foot 3/4 inch pipe threaded into the handle for support but all that did was add leaverage lol
Ive seen the 2810 stop when the grout gets too thick so I'm thinking this won't be as much of a problem with it hopefully. OR maybe Milwaukee will just come out with a cordless high torque drill this year ��

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

Yes, its a mixer drill. Here is link to a short video about it

There is also suppose to be a 2 handle paddle mixer DCD240

Cool thanks for the info! I looked at their 2 handle mixer as well but find that they are big and bulky, i prefer the drill types


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[xela456]

Well I did a little experiment at work today and it worked out great. I started with a 3/8 pilot then went to 1/2 inch and finished it out to 3/4. I also drilled a 1/2 hole and reamed it to 13/16.
The drill did just fine. While it feels like the handle could be a little awkward for this operation, it's definitely a viable solution.
The drill has enough torque to run the bigger bits and is also a little safer due to the electronic clutch.

 

[Milton Shaw]

I have had a very strong 1/2 drill catch and turn me and using it left handed it locked on. I fixed the problem by cutting the hex off the bit and let the chuck slip if the bit locks now. I would prefer they didn't catch but that cannot be avoided drilling for electrical/plumbing and hit nails. I also cut the hex off the extension for my hole saws/power bits to prevent the problem.

 

[xela456]

Dead thread revival! I've been using my 2810 to drill holes at work mostly holesaw holes. It works great for this. However, when you fall through the hole and the drill hits the surface with the chuck through, the enitre chuck along with the spindle will fall out. I don't know if this is a defect with my drill or if it's just not attatched very well since it's not intended for this type if use.