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You can use your whole body to control the drill, which makes for much less tiring work (e.g., when mixing drywall mud). The five year warranty is nice, but like with most other Milwaukee tools, I don't expect to use it.Get this drill. The right angle attachment comes off as well so that you can use it as a regular d-handle drill. As a remodeler, I could never go back to the regular Milwaukee 0299-20 Magnum 8 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill for electrical and plumbing work. The head swivels, and my version came with the quik-lok cord.
In fact, don't get any other corded drill (with rare exception for Milwaukee 1680-21 13 amp 1/2-inch Super Hawg Joist and Stud Drill if all you do is use the right angle function and use it for big hole saws). The best thing about a right angle drill is that when using an auger bit or similar, the drill doesn't rip your wrist off when it catches. I appreciate using this drill over its bigger brothers because it is much, much lighter. I also appreciated that this drill is made (mostly, at least) in the USA. Don't settle for a lesser corded drill.
Once you get used to the awesome power, it's impossible to go back. The right angle attachment is relatively easy to take off, and it can be switched around to adjust for speed (low and high).
Buy it. Also, it's perfect for NORMAL jobs like holes for wiring in studs. If you need to drill through old, full dimension oak floor joist, (very tough job) this thing will do it EASILY. Just put in a self-feeding auger bit, and away you go. Can't beat it.
Not only is it a Milwaukee tool but a great tool at a great price.
This drill has it. Comfortable grip and a very reliable brand. You want power. Tremendous torque yet not too heavy.
Drilling studs for electrical and plumbing with a conventional drill gives you angled holes in most cases which can be troublesome. And you can get those true right angle holes right where you want them in most cases.
I really like this powerful tool. I found it indispensible when I needed to bore a 2" hole from below through a stud plate and subfloor between 12" floor joists right over a nasty concrete foundation wall.
Add the self-feed bits and you also won't usually have to force feed or muscle it around as much. I would warn anyone to think ahead and be aware you can get some terrific torque quickly if you get some bit binding while drilling so use some care or you could strain a wrist quickly.or worse if you are in an awkward position as I find myself at times.
I just wish I had had this tool when I built our cabin. Like my heavy duty Milwaukee hammer drill, which I did fortunately have at that time, the angle drill is obviously a durable workhorse meant for serious drilling/boring.
For certain jobs, its simply one of those tools you can hardly do without.
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