Milwaukee 0824-24 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill Kit
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Milwaukee 0824-24 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill Kit
Customer Review: As Good as advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
Did I really need a cordless hammer drill? Probably not. The real reason I bought the Milwaukee 18 volt drill was to replace an old Makita 14 volt that would not keep a charge, and dirt cheap B&D 18 volt that worked but lacked torque.
Drill came with two 18v LI cells, both charged up without any issue. The charging base is quite large and feels really well made. Way more torque then what I have used before. My first play I put the drill in "screw mode", took a 3" deck screw and proceeded to watch it sink all the way to the chuck into a railroad tie. Needless to say was impressed. I've had the drill a couple of weeks and have not tackled any serious jobs but am still running on the first charge of the first battrey.
I'm a DIY guy and not using this drill on a job site. I image if I were a pro, it would considered decent weight, a bit heavy, but to the point it would keep you from getting a full days work done. Well made, feels fairly well balanced. Everything feels solid, changing the torque setting you get a nice solid click between setting, the throw switch between high and low speed is not so stiff that my wife will not be able to move, with no sloppyness.
Drill came with a blowmolded case that will keep everything in one place, and will probably a couple of years.
Customer Review: Awesome Hammer Drill!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I researched other hammer drills on Amazon and this was the best rated hands down! I couldn't be happier with the purchase and it has the best chuck I've ever used. I had two Makita's and a Dewalt in the past and there's no comparison. If you're looking for a Lithium Ion hammer or drill driver - Go with a Milwaukee - there's nothing better on the market according to my research.Milwaukee 0824-24 V18 Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill KitCustomer Review: Awesome Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
I was leery about buying yet another quality "American" tool now manufactured in China, but despite the cheap made in China connotation this is a very well constructed & designed, powerful tool.
I have found the batteries charge much faster than stated, about 30 minutes from empty to full and they last much longer than any NiCad tool I own. When they deplete, unlike NiCads, the tool will completely stop with little warning. This was a little unnerving at first (I thought drill broke). The built in battery life meter can prevent this from happening. Reversible battery actually feels more balanced in backward position, but not a noteworthy feature in my opinion, other than if a connector ever fails there is a backup.
The tool has a steel chuck that has a distinct ratcheting locking mechanism which can be tightened or loosened one handed. Locks very securely and releases easily, I haven't had a drill bit or driver come loose yet.
Drill/driver/hammer drill selector and gear select are all easy to operate and readily accessible but not likely to be selected inadvertently. Same applies for the forward/reverse switch. Nice having the drill and driver as separate selections - allows selection of drill without changing the torque setting of the driver mode when going between pre-drilling and fastening sequence.
All together a solid tool that feels good in your hand with ample power.
Note: I bought the tool only Sawzall 6515-20 (which is listed as a NiCad saw) and the batteries that come with this drill are a match. Cheap way to get a $200+ Li-Ion Sawzall...
Customer Review: Awesome driver drill
Summary: 5 Stars
Simply a terrific drill. Battery life and power are both terrific. Replacing an old Craftsman 18V drill - not even close. I'd buy again and recommend in a heartbeat.Customer Review: Excellent purchase!
Summary: 4 Stars
Item arrived quickly and in excellent condition. This hammer drill looks and feels rock solid. I'm giving 4 stars only because I was expecting this to be a little lighter. Overall, a very nice tool at a very good price.