Milwaukee Electric Tools MLW2504-20 M12 Fuel 1/2" Hammer Drill (Bare)
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It's a drill and an impact, and it's a very high-quality product that I'm very pleased with. It's also a good value for the money.
I purchased a 2504-series computer. 20 model. There was no original packaging included. It was just stuffed into a Fedex Envelope and a double-padded plastic bag.
Then you'll need a 12 volt impact driver. Not this. The impact driver's fuel version has a power selector with 1 and 2 settings, with Power 1 being ideal for removing screws. Power 2 would be ideal for removing motor mounts and brackets that are bolted in place.
Nope. only to vibrate AND drill in order to drill concrete. An M18 SDS hammer drill with a hammer function that does not rotate is available. 2715- 22DE . However, it is pricey.
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Even though I have the older model, I saw the price of this for under $50 and purchased it right away. br>br>I just got it and put it to the test by drilling a half-dozen 1 1/8" holes in 2x4 material with a spade bit in drill mode. Concrete block and brick holes are 3/16" in diameter. Finally, 2 1/2" 10 Spax construction screws were used as a screw driver. br>br>As a drill and hammer drill, it performed admirably; some adjustments were required from the previous model, but it drilled and hammered flawlessly. It has a little more power than the previous model, which is beneficial. br>br>As a driver, it's a nightmare. Believe everything you've heard about its inability to drive screws with the "clutch"; it's slow to respond and frequently drives the head far too deep unless set to the 2 setting (which is hit or miss). But here's the kicker: it can't or won't back out that same screw on the same two settings without stalling, so it's a hit-or-miss situation. Milwaukee's electronic controllers have failed miserably in this regard. Its "soft" start and stop have no torque, resulting in frustration and a significant reduction in productivity. br>br>As an aside, regardless of the supplier, this item was the worst-packaged item I've ever bought on Amazon. Whoever at AtoZ Tools thought it was a good idea to wrap a couple of pounds of hammer drill in plastic wrap and place it in a single layer bubble wrap bag (like the kind you get a Tee shirt in) should be fired. I don't think it's a good idea. br>br>.
I bought this with the expectation that it would be similar to the one I had previously purchased. The bad news is that this drill no longer has a torque clutch; instead, it appears to be a load limiter. Before the torque limiter can cut torque, the rotating head's inertia will over tighten. Limits the number of applications available. Instead of a full squeeze ramping up like a "soft start," the output ramp rate is no longer immediate and proportional to the trigger.
I've been using cordless drills since they were first introduced, and this one is by far the worst. The main reason for this is that it requires full rpms to produce any torque, unless it is in solid drill mode. Attempting to tighten a bit in "driver" mode by grabbing the chuck and then hitting the trigger (as is the case with ALL other drills) results in. Nothing, because you can stall it with your pinky and thumb. Even then, it stalls fairly easily even in low range, but it has great power in the straight "drill" mode. Even on 3 "torque limit" setting, it'll still ram the screw in like it's on 24 once it revs up, and you can only use it in drill mode, the driver torque mode is useless. It's nothing like the 18vs I've been using at work for years, where the motor runs at full speed even in "driver" mode, despite the fact that the "Fuel" models are of poor quality to begin with. I'll be returning it and replacing it with a Dewalt or Makita.
Wrists are strained by the weight of the object. I purchased this after reading reviews from three years ago praising Milwaukee's 12-volt lineup. I believe there was once a time when 12v drills were used. This is a brand-new drill, and I was hoping for something "lightweight" and "compact. " I'm used to the Milwaukee Surge, as well as the newer Hitachi drills and the entire DeWalt line of tools. Let me say that while this drill appears to be lighter and more compact on paper, it feels twice as heavy and clumsy as anything else I've used. For starters, a standard 18/20v drill comes with a battery and a base at the bottom. You can sit it on a counter, rest it in your leg, etc. , but I can't rest it on my leg with this 12v because it will fall off. It will not stay on the bathtub's side because it will fall off. This drill will take some getting used to after being accustomed to having a tool on top, a handle in the middle, and a large battery on the bottom. When compared to the Milwaukee 18v Surge, a lightweight Hitachi/DeWalt drill, or even the Milwaukee 18v 2704/2804 drills, the 12v drill has a lot of top weight. The rest of the drills are easy on the wrists, whereas the 12v is hard on your wrists because of its top-heavy nature. Because you're keeping all that top weight stable, any type of rotation to put this drill in place, hang up curtains, and so on, is very hard on your wrists. Furthermore, the handle is EXTREMELY THICK. Despite the fact that I wear thick gloves, this handle is nearly impossible for me to use. br>br>Also, the drill locks up and stops when you press the trigger and use the drill at a low speed to start the bit, then press the trigger all the way down to make it go faster. It could be a security feature of some sort. You can either start the drill slowly and gradually increase the speed, hoping that it doesn't quit on you, or you can press the trigger where you want it at the start. br>br>Did I make the right decision in purchasing it? Eh. I had a 12v tire inflator on hand and decided to give the drill a shot. This is the last 12v product I'll buy that has a battery in the handle. The handle becomes excessively thick, and the tool becomes extremely top-heavy. br>br>This may have been a small, light tool back in the day, but it's now only light on paper statistics. It feels extremely heavy when in use. Many full-sized drills, such as the new Milwaukee 18v and Hitachi 18v, are around this size and feel much lighter and more balanced. br>br>I'm not a fan of any particular company. I'll admit that the 12v hand is a little too big. Every day, I rely on the Milwaukee 18v Surge.
This was purchased to replace a much larger Dewalt hammer drill that I had previously borrowed. The drill is exactly what I expected it to be: powerful, small, and portable. I've owned a few larger drills, but I prefer this one. The hammer made short work of the brick for which I needed to drill pilot holes. Like my previous M12 drills, I can't think of a reason why I'd have to use my corded drill now. It's simply the best system currently available in terms of drilling.
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