Milwaukee Angle Drill

[HaroRider]

I want to add an angle drill to my collection, specifically a Milwaukee.

I am unsure if I should get the M12 or M18?
I want to be able to access tight places but am unsure if the M18 will be a hindrance or not? I have the smaller M12 batteries that don't stick out a lot.

I don't care about the price as they are close to the same and I have both M12 and M18 batteries.

What do you guys think, is the M12 underpowered for drilling out broken car bolts?

Thanks, Tom

 

[Rarified27]

I want to add an angle drill to my collection, specifically a Milwaukee.

I am unsure if I should get the M12 or M18?
I want to be able to access tight places but am unsure if the M18 will be a hindrance or not? I have the smaller M12 batteries that don't stick out a lot.

I don't care about the price as they are close to the same and I have both M12 and M18 batteries.

What do you guys think, is the M12 underpowered for drilling out broken car bolts?

Thanks, Tom

Not really underpowered, but a challenge with the M12 for me is using a short enough bit and still being able to get a hand behind it for pressure if it's not drilling down with gravity helping.

If some spaces are too tight for an M12 head, try the adapter below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BYEJ02/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[dacan23]

Both the normal M12 & M18 RA drills are underpowered in my book. The M12 is about only useful for cabinet makers to screw things together. Definitely not good enough to drill out bolts.

 

[HaroRider]

Would the M18 be up to the task?

I dont mind cutting drill bits to make it fit. I just want to make sure they have the power. I wonder if they will come out with a fuel version.

 

[brothernov]

I'm waiting for an m12 fuel version

 

[Alexander]

I have the M12 and it's great for my light duty uses in wood, reaming holes in steel, or putting in screws in tight spots.

I wouldn't recommend it for heavy duty requirements.

I also wish it had a 1/2" chuck - the 3/8" gets annoying because I generally don't carry a reduced shank drill index in my portable toolkit.

 

[dacan23]

The M12 is 100 in lbs and the M18 is 125 in lbs, NOT ft lbs, both are 3/8 chuck, my 7.2v Makita drill from 20 yrs ago is more powerful haha. While the M18 isnt much bigger than the M12, the big M18 battery on the end with hinder its ability to get into tight spaces. Sure either could maybe drill out a small bolt, but it would probably take an hour lol

Would the M18 be up to the task?

I dont mind cutting drill bits to make it fit. I just want to make sure they have the power. I wonder if they will come out with a fuel version.

 

[HaroRider]

Ok, I guess this is not what I want then.

 

[Badger 13]

I have the M12 right angle drill and very happy with it. I wanted to replace my old Makita 9.6v right angle drill that I used for getting into tight spaces, and a fair amount of under dash work. The M12 is about the same size, maybe shorter, and in my opinion a better drill. I have mostly M18 items, but wanted to keep the right angle more compact and that is why I went with the M12 and have no regrets.

 

[pbon]

The M18 is too bulky in my opinion. I’d use an angle adapter or try the M12 if it would have the power to do what you need or wait for a new model.

 

[ScottsGT]

Handy but anemic. I've used mine twice, but nice knowing it is there if I need it. (M12)

I do have a pneumatic Snap On that has served me well for over 35 years. 11 of them in the bodyshop. It's a powerhouse, and with the instant reverse while running, it's great for drilling into bolts or anything that will hang up the drill.

 

[gmwelder86]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017Y7V258/ref=psdcmw_552806_t3_B00ON93R1I

Right angle drill you’ll never be short of power with.

 

[LXCam]

I bought my 18v a couple years ago with its sole purpose being to get into tight spaces. The joke ended up on me since it's flipping massive. Plus it doesn't have enough torque to do **** let alone the 3/8" chuck is annoying as all get out. Definitely not a tool I would ever recommend to anyone for any reason. Years ago l bought the corded Milwaukee angle drill with a 1/4" chuck, at least that one has been a winner many times.

 

[CJM8515]

I have the corded right angle, the tiny one-well worth the money

 

[eyeball]

I have an m12 right angle that I bought a few years ago. It has served its purpose the times I needed it.

However, the build quality does not seem up to par with my other m12 drills. The outer ring on the chuck is plastic and just doesn’t feel right. The forward / reverse lever is very cheap plastic and feels like it is going to snap at any point.

That said, it has worked when needed. Who knows maybe they have come up in quality from a few years ago when I bought it.

 

[dnschmidt]

Air tools aren't dead YET. A right angle air drill is smaller and has far higher torque. I have a C-P but others make them as well.

 

[ReggieR]

Buy a corded.........whatever the Chinese call it.......forget the battery garbage

 

[eyeball]

Buy a corded.........whatever the Chinese call it.......forget the battery garbage

I agree with you that a corded drill is the best possible tool for working on a horse-drawn carriage.

For those of us working on horseless carriages and other such modern miracles, the advances in cordless technology and batteries are very much worth considering.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Not really underpowered, but a challenge with the M12 for me is using a short enough bit and still being able to get a hand behind it for pressure if it's not drilling down with gravity helping.

If some spaces are too tight for an M12 head, try the adapter below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BYEJ02/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This. I have one and it's very well built and works well

 

[FSrepair&fabrication]

I have to agree with the guy that said buy a corded drill and call it a day. Usually when youre workiing on something mechanical that requires a right angle drill you would be doin it in a shop or some other place where you have electricity lol. So i dont see the point in a cordless right angle drill besides the “cool it matches the rest of my set factor”

I bought an older corded 3/8 black and decker right angle drill for the sole purpose of exhaust manifold bolts because it literally has the smallest head i have ever seen on a drill. air is another option but i think theyre noisy and use alot of air if youre working with a small air compressor it will have trouble keeping up

 

[2manytools]

If you are going to be using it that much, then I get understand a right angle drill. There are other possibilities. Milwaukee did make a multi-headed M12 unit but only for Europe, so with that, I cautiously suggest cheating on red (I didn't really say that) and get the Bosch flexi-click. Anyone I know that has it, love it.

If you can get by, like I do, just use an adapter & get 1/4" hex drill bits.

Dewalt Flex Right Angle
Milwaukee Right angle

 

[Ign]

I bought my 18v a couple years ago with its sole purpose being to get into tight spaces. The joke ended up on me since it's flipping massive. Plus it doesn't have enough torque to do **** let alone the 3/8" chuck is annoying as all get out. Definitely not a tool I would ever recommend to anyone for any reason. Years ago l bought the corded Milwaukee angle drill with a 1/4" chuck, at least that one has been a winner many times.

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