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I also do not like the keyless chuck. They need to go back to Jacobs chucks. I bought this drill to replace a 3/8 Milwaukee drill I had for around thirty years that disappeared from my shop. It just doesn't have the feel of a quality item. It will probably take years to know how the drill actually holds up, but after a couple weeks of using it it just isn't what i would expect from Milwaukee. The old one served well for the full time though I did need to replace the switch about 15 years ago. This new drill works well and seems to have a reasonable amount of torque, but it just doesn't have the solid feel of the old one.
in this age of cordless tools, it's still worth it to have a quality old fashion corded drill. compared to that one, i think this is made much better. this is a nice one i agree with the folks on here who say milwaukee makes the best drills. this one replaces a dewalt i had for several years which finally bit the dusk.
The brush changing system is the easiest design I've seen in a electric hand tool. The power is amazing for a small lightweight drill. If you are in the market for a quality drill this is the one to buy. I purchased this drill for it's 2800 RPM capability. The build quality is very good.
Highlights: Made in the USA and the serial number is stamped onto a plate that's riveted to the chasis. The side grip works well for touch jobs and it really feels and acts like a solid piece of machinery. Now that's a drill. I bought this drill before moving into a new apartment and it has served me very, very well. Even without an impact element, it made easy work of up to 5" of brick and concrete to secure some shelves and, with the cobalt bits I purchased Milwaukee 48-89-0045 13 Piece 1/16-Inch to 1/4-Inch Cobalt Twist Drill Bit Assortment in Metal Index it moves effortlessly through all wood types, plaster, etc.
The keyless chuck has never slipped; the motor will stall first (but only on ridiculously long drill bits designed for a larger drill). I wish I would have bought tools like this years ago. After years of cheap drills, I finally decided to try a nice one. There's no turning back. They are actually a better value, after you have smoked a few cheaper tools. Wow. Not only does this drill do everything I need a 3/8 drill to do, it is so smooth that it is a pleasure to operate, even after two years.
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