| V18, Compact Driver/Drill Kit, Compact Size With A Lightweight Design, Battery Fuel Gauge Displays Remaining Run Time, Li-Ion Manganese Chemistry Provides Fade Free Power Until End Of Charge, Superior Bit Grip With Yukiwa Chuck For Greater Bit Grip & Longer Life, Built In Led Light Illuminates Work Area, Metal Gear Box For Added Durability, Kit Includes Driver/Drill, 2- 18V Li-Ion Battery Packs, 30 Minute Charger & Carrying Case. |
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 Incredible |
| Review Date: November 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Angus, Naperville, IL |
This thing is a beast. Maybe I feel this way because I'm coming off a recently blown up Crapsman 18v drill that was sub par. However, I do have experience with the Panasonic 15.6v drill that has been arguably the best drill out there. I would easily put this up against the Panasonic anytime. Sure the Milwaukee is brand new and the Panasonic has been around for years so we'll see what the China-made Milwaukee will do long term. That said, it's lighter, shorter and more powerful than the Panasonic. Not by much, but it is. Even the charge time of the battery is quicker! I've always been a fan of Milwaukee's cases so there's another bonus over the Pany.
The previous reviewer complained about the placement of the forward/reverse switch but I don't agree. In my opinion, it's located just fine and very similarly to other cordless drills I've used (Craftsman, Panasonic and Porter Cable). If you're a homeowner and looking for a weekend project cordless drill, this may be too much for you, especially considering the cost. Being a contractor, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for. It's light, it's stout (not too long) and most importantly, it's POWERFUL. It is currently priced very competitively with the Pany. You can't lose with either! |
Great Drill
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| Review Date: April 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: New England Yankee, Northern New England |
| I bought this to replace a 15 year-old Porter Cable 12V drill that was a real workhorse. Unfortunately, the batteries on the PC simply wouldn't hold a charge long enough anymore to keep it in service, and replacement cost of batteries made replacing the entire drill attractive. I found the Milwaukee at a good price at Home Depot and put it to immediate use driving 60, 3.5" lag screws, along with several dozen pocket holes. Good Lord, does this drill have power! The power stays at 100% until the battery is exhausted, too. The batteries have a "meter" that's handy, letting you know the remaining charge. I noticed that the available power will dip a bit after a good run of use, then will recover a bar on the meter after a short rest. The chuck appears to have an internal ratcheting mechanism that really locks down on bits - you can hear the ratchet engage if you listen closely. I haven't spun a bit in the chuck yet. The bit ker-chunks a little when going from forward to reverse, and vice-versa, which I presume is also related to the ratchet mechanism. The drill is very well-balanced. It fits my hand perfectly (I wear a medium glove). I strongly recommend it. |
The Best!!
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| Review Date: March 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mike 1900, CA USA |
I've used drills and tools for over 30 years and Milwaukee corded tools were always professional grade. When going to a cord-less drill/screwdriver I tried Dewalt, Porter-Cable and Skill units. These always ended up in the trash. So I moved up to this Milwaukee unit and after 3 months am still glad I bought it. It has SUPER battery life, is quick charging and using the torque gauge it is easy to sink screws flush with the work. It never seems to run out of battery life.
If you continually upgrade thru lesser brands, you'll eventually end up with a Milwaukee. Buy it, you'll like and will not regret it. |
Very Impressive
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| Review Date: November 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. Plowman, |
I used this along with the Miwaukee 12 volt and I am beyond impressed with both of these. It is very compact and the power was great; although, I wouldn't recommend putting 2 9/16 self-feed bits on it, but for general drilling purposes this is above and beyond anything you would ever need.
I was impressed with the smooth functioning of the tool, when I barely pushed the variable speed trigger you couldn't even hear the gears moving and when I did this with the Makita compact version it immediately made a loud buzzing sound. Although, I appreciate some other brands, but Milwaukee always seems to be superior. |
Powerful, light and compact
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| Review Date: May 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Charley Two, Bakersfield, CA |
I bought this drill about a month ago and used it to install seven dormer vents and two powered fans on my roof. On this project, I needed to use power-hungry spade bits. I wound up drilling thirty-six 1-3/8" holes in roofing plywood, and about ten 3/4" holes through the 2" rafters. I had originally planned to use a corded drill because I didn't expect a cordless to have the power or battery life to deal with these large holes. But how do you leave a brand new, top-of-the-line, $200 drill on the shelf while doing a big "drilling project".
I was amazed at its performance. The batteries are about 1/2 the size and weight of other 18v batteries, and they seemed to last forever. I wound up changing to the 2nd battery just because I wanted to test it too, so I don't really know how long they would have lasted. I saw no decrease in power as the drill was used. This drill is much lighter, and more compact than any drill I've had. I thought the "belt hook" was kind of gimmicky for a tool of Milwaukee's "pro" reputation, but it really works well as long as your belt is sturdy. Plus, who can resist a bright red tool???
The only neg. is the torque slider switch. It's stiff, and doesn't have a positive "click stop". My wife thinks it must be a pretty good tool if that's all I can find to complain about...
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