bulletpruf
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Looks nice, but the other one from B&D is 3.7 amp.
Best right angle drill? What do you like?
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Looks nice, but the other one from B&D is 3.7 amp.
I've got an older model Milwaukee Electric (made in USA) that I purchased a few years back. It was NOS and brand new. I did not get any great deal (because it was USA made) but did not want the new Chinese version. I have been using it quite a bit lately and have been really pleased with its performance.
DeliveryGuy
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I have the Makita DA3010F. It's a great drill. If you're driving screws mostly, I would get a right angle impact, as the Makita is fast. I have the Milwaukee M12 one, and it's great for any wood screws, but gutless for nuts and bolts. The Makita is very fast, but does well for a few screws every now and then when nothing else will do. I've driven plenty of 3" deck screws with it, and it does just fine, but the Milwaukee works better for this.
But the Milwaukee doesn't drill holes. For a good all-around tool for right angles, I would get the Makita again no questions asked.
But the Milwaukee doesn't drill holes. For a good all-around tool for right angles, I would get the Makita again no questions asked.
stg454
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I have the Milwaukee and have been happy with it. It's not a true right angle but it works great. Wish it was variable speed though.
couldn't resist passing along this link for a right-angle drill adapter on e-bay, because it's got a big, patriotic American flag next to the image ... but ships from Hong Kong or Singapore. The description is pretty entertaining, too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-Degree-R...229606?hash=item3f6c332066:g:ed4AAOSw8gVX6zRV
http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-Degree-R...229606?hash=item3f6c332066:g:ed4AAOSw8gVX6zRV
dnschmidt
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That Milwaukee is a Sioux and to be perfectly honest about it Sioux were the best right angle drills of all time. Sadly, Sioux exists no more and the drill Milwaukee produced to replace it sucked.
Monkey Milk
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I have this makita and the Milwaukee right angle drill. I also have the rebranded blue point spot welder cutter. I wouldn't use the makita or the Milwaukee for cutting spot welds. Hard to get spot welds would get carbide burr or cut off wheel treatment.
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mv213
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Are there any cordless RA drills with a 2-speed gearbox? Sometimes it's nice to have the low speed for control and extra torque.
DFB
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Milwaukee Super Hawg 2711
2 speed with mechanical clutch
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2711-22
PBCampbell
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The Makita posted just above has a 2 speed gear box and a clutch also.
wjamyers
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i use the old Hitachi DN10DY:
It gets used once a month... it's pro gear that will likely last me the rest of my life... I only need to keep finding the batteries every few years.
It gets used once a month... it's pro gear that will likely last me the rest of my life... I only need to keep finding the batteries every few years.
redmondjp
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i use the old Hitachi DN10DY:
It gets used once a month... it's pro gear that will likely last me the rest of my life... I only need to keep finding the batteries every few years.
Take one of your dead batteries and gut the old cells out of it. solder the plus and minus terminals inside the battery shell to a piece of 12ga extension cord with a 12V power plug on the other end that exits the bottom of the battery pack. Tie a half-hitch knot on the cord inside the pack case for a strain relief.
Now you can use that drill forever, with either a 12VDC power supply or on or around any vehicle.
I've got an old 9.6V Makita right-angle cordless drill (super thin head so it can get into really tight spaces) that I've been meaning to do this to for years.
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wjamyers
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this is a great idea. sacrifice one old battery and now you have more options!
redmondjp
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Yes, and the exact DC voltage isn't that big of a deal either. Yes, a 7.2V drill on a 12V battery will really scream, but you have variable speed on the trigger to modulate that. 9.6V - 14.4V will all be just peachy on nominal 12VDC. 18V maybe a bit slow however.
redmondjp
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Thanks for posting that picture! That gives me another idea - an 18V drill would probably run just fine on a laptop computer power supply so long as the current output was high enough. These old computer power supplies are everywhere these days.
theoldwizard1
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I going to bump this thread because I am in the market for one. The prefect one for me would be use Milwaukee M12 batteries. There is a non-Fuel M12 RA 3.8" drill available, but the reviews are not that good (only 100 in-lbs torque) .
I do NOT want a heavy duty 1/2" drill ! I am looking for something with enough torque that it can actually drill a 3/8" hole in wood. In steel would be nice also. If I need to go corded, I will.
I do NOT want a heavy duty 1/2" drill ! I am looking for something with enough torque that it can actually drill a 3/8" hole in wood. In steel would be nice also. If I need to go corded, I will.
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I have that M12 drill. Hasn't failed anywhere I need it. I don't use it often, but when I do it almost always fits. It should have no issue with a 3/8" hole, I'm assuming pine as it's likely part of a wall?
One notable exception is a tight squeeze at best to get the head into a cutout for an electric outlet. For that I use the Dewalt right angle adapter and extensions. The Irwin locking extensions have been great.
One notable exception is a tight squeeze at best to get the head into a cutout for an electric outlet. For that I use the Dewalt right angle adapter and extensions. The Irwin locking extensions have been great.
You can scan this site for available Milwaukee and Dewalt customer returns for sale if you feel like taking a chance. They have other brands too. I have picked up two Milwaukee 1/2 inch right angle drills here that looked new and worked perfectly for under $35 plus shipping. You just have to eyeball something to see if it's been beaten up or abused and bid accordingly. Sales are final and as-is. Some items, like demo hammers, get bid way up, but other stuff is well worth the money. Got no connection to the site, just passing it along.
http://www.theselectsource.com/Auction/SearchResult?page=1&searchText=dewalt&categoryId=0&catl=0
http://www.theselectsource.com/Auction/SearchResult?page=1&searchText=dewalt&categoryId=0&catl=0
bustedcrawler
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I have that drill, and its been great so far. Been just fine in aluminum and sheet metal so far. 1/8th on aluminum and steel is the thickest I've tried with it so far.
DFB
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That drill will easily hog a 1" spade bit thru 2x
And will bury a 2" screw in pine
The electronic clutch is really nice
That drill is my fav of M12 RA tools
I easily drilled the side plates of my SUV tow hitch with it that was pretty thick steel so I could mount a new 7 pin connector. with screw and nut. Was the only tool what would fit too.
Just don't plan on plumbing in a house with it hey :lol
I paid $49 for mine (bare tool) off Amazon a few years ago. Only like $79
new anyhow
ca90ss
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Festool cxs gets my vote, mine spends more time in my hand than any other tool and it's very rare that I have to get out the T18. I liked it so much I bought another to keep at home.
I'm on that program right now....and am leaning toward the Makita DA3010F (110v) corded tool...
In order to drill small diameter holes in steel,,,,you need some rpm....and this one has a pre-set variable of 0-2400 with reverse....and with the shorter head height (2 5/8)......it will fit into a lot of places where the others won't...
My use will be more for drilling steel....than wood...or driving screws..
The Makita is more $$$ than cordless ones.....but won't go into the trash one the batteries are obsolete...
jgromada
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this is what i ended up getting
a neighbor was selling at a yard sale for $25 because the chuck was rusted open. after two weeks of soaking in vinegar and penetrating oil i got it all fixed. Works perfectly now. It is strong enough to cut a hole with a hole saw in hardware floor joists. Just what i needed
a neighbor was selling at a yard sale for $25 because the chuck was rusted open. after two weeks of soaking in vinegar and penetrating oil i got it all fixed. Works perfectly now. It is strong enough to cut a hole with a hole saw in hardware floor joists. Just what i needed
this is what i ended up getting
a neighbor was selling at a yard sale for $25 because the chuck was rusted open. after two weeks of soaking in vinegar and penetrating oil i got it all fixed. Works perfectly now. It is strong enough to cut a hole with a hole saw in hardware floor joists. Just what i needed
great tool
$25 deserves a "YOU ****"!
rick carpenter
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I got a 3107 (new old stock) in tonight. It will double as a straight d-handle drill if you take the right angle adapter off.
jgromada
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Yeah but i had to do a bunch of work to earn my "YOU ****" !
rick carpenter
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#jgromada, please run us through the rehab you had to do on a new thread so as not to hijack this one. You done good, the pic looks like only a very slightly used tool.
seemed pretty clear cut to me.
metaldad
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i also have one of those milwaukees. came in a steel case, made in USA. (old). my 'go to' drill, for large holes.
i also have a bosch 3/8 corded 060 1132 734. german made. very compact. a hair under 3'' from chuck to back of drill,(damn, they're expensive on ebay - $270)
dewalt 12v, which is a hair over 4'' chuck to back.
and an old makita 9.6(?) stick, batteries long kaput.
i see now that bosch makes a 12v pivoting head drill.(ps10bn) interesting. that could come in handy.
i also have a bosch 3/8 corded 060 1132 734. german made. very compact. a hair under 3'' from chuck to back of drill,(damn, they're expensive on ebay - $270)
dewalt 12v, which is a hair over 4'' chuck to back.
and an old makita 9.6(?) stick, batteries long kaput.
i see now that bosch makes a 12v pivoting head drill.(ps10bn) interesting. that could come in handy.