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[dan the cable]

I'm also looking at the Milwaukee fuel range. Any thoughts from the owners club!

 

[snoopydo]

Milwaukee make good tools in general. Ive had milwaukee tools for about 10 years and not had one i would say was bad, they did have very bad batteries in the V lineup but thats not the case now. The fuel range is very good, the only thing i dont like is the grip size on there drills but the fuel saws are alot better than most brushed ones around. ive just got a dewalt brushless 18v drill and its excellent, the grip and balance is perfect. I guess that depends on your hand size as much as anything else. Best to find an shop and pick the tools up to see what you think.

 

[Tommy C]

I have had Milwaukee cordless tools: V28 SDS, Drill driver and circular saw for 8 years and still going strong and one origional battery left.

Have a lot of the M12 range of stuff, which we use most of the time. Got Milwaukee after going through numerous Dewalts, Bosch...

Corded the tools we have are Metabo and Makita. If I was starting over I would consider Metabo cordless

Only anecdotal but so far they have all been really good and significantly better than anything else I have had. The nicest thing is I don't have to spend money replacing faulty equipment and can buy new additions instead. Also I only have two chargers to serve them all.

 

[dannym]

I've got a 3ah 18v drill driver and impact driver and they're good but heavy. My mate also bought the set at the same time but both his have broken although people were abusing his drill whilst he wasn't on site, drilling 20/25mm holes all day through 40/50 mm wood joists so no wonder really, but they are good, not sure they're any better than makita though, probably the same in my opinion. Although the 2 speed drill is probably equivalent to 3 speed makita in weight and power.
Had for about 2 and a half years

 

[applemac]

i have 2 m18 fuel drills and a m18 fuel impact driver, the warranty is good on these, I've just got one back from a claim, the replaced gearbox and motor, I've been drilling joists with a armeg beaver on speed 2 . speed selector is a weak point but if used correctly it would be ok, impact driver is amazing beast. m18 batteries are cheap too.
I've had a look at the metal gear box and its a work of art...

 

[Engineer54]

not sure they're any better than makita though, probably the same in my opinion.

No contest in my opinion, Milwaukee will out class and out last on a like for like basis of any manufacturer....

 

[moospark]

I see this drill debate often, no mention of Hilti?

 

[Engineer54]

I see this drill debate often, no mention of Hilti?

Nothing wrong with Hilti at all. Not sure they produce the range of drills, that of other manufacturers produce though, and will generally call for premium prices. Rarely see special offers being offered by retail outlets on Hilti drills either...

 

[john25]

Nothing wrong with Hilti at all. Not sure they produce the range of drills, that of other manufacturers produce though, and will generally call for premium prices. Rarely see special offers being offered by retail outlets on Hilti drills either...

A mate in work told me about an offer that Hilti do where you rent a drill from them for like 11 quid a month on a 3yr contract & after the 3yrs they give you a new Drill & during the 3yr period they will replace the drill etc if it has any problems straight away.

 

[Eddiesparks]

I've got a 3ah 18v drill driver and impact driver and they're good but heavy. My mate also bought the set at the same time but both his have broken although people were abusing his drill whilst he wasn't on site, drilling 20/25mm holes all day through 40/50 mm wood joists so no wonder really, but they are good, not sure they're any better than makita though, probably the same in my opinion. Although the 2 speed drill is probably equivalent to 3 speed makita in weight and power.
Had for about 2 and a half years

What should you use to drill thru joists if it isnt a cordless then??!!

 

[Badged01]

What should you use to drill thru joists if it isnt a cordless then??!!

Brace and bit ....... just takes a little longer!

 

[shanky887614]

What should you use to drill thru joists if it isnt a cordless then??!!

Corded for heavy loads.

impact driver if you like, now thats quick

 

[applemac]

Just bought a m18 angled drill for joists, lovely bit of kit,

 

[londonfire]

I use an impact driver with a quad cutter on it for joists.
You have to use the ones with the right fitting though. Very quick and clean cut. The blue Irwin ones don't fit in an impact driver.

 

[Eddiesparks]

I'm better off using impact driver for doing joists ? I never knew that... Been using my combi...

 

[shanky887614]

I'm better off using impact driver for doing joists ? I never knew that... Been using my combi...

A lot quicker as well

 

[gnuuser]

i used to have a heavy duty dewalt 1/2 angle drill (corded) for joist drilling (until the bit caught on a knot and broke my arm)
that thing was a beast
I use an impact driver now

 

[Eddiesparks]

Impact driver with a flat bit?? Surely too fast for an auger?

 

[applemac]

i tried my impact driver with a wood bit in it but it knurled the end up inside the driver! had a job to get it back out

 

[londonfire]

I use this type and not had a problem with them jamming up. If im honest i found my 18v combi struggled with them but theyvare perfect on the impact driver.

http://www.toolstation.com/m/part.html?p=55369

 

[applemac]

look like my armeg beaver bits only cheaper