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I chewed up the keyless chuck on my craftsman industrial 3/8 drill and have to order a new chuck. so in the mean time I figure I’ll get a backup and I want to get a good corded drill to actually end up as my primary, I’ll semi retire the crafstman. I’ve looked at makita, milwaukee, bosch and even dewalt. The makita trigger is too tiny and with the rubber boot is hard to use, the bosch was nice but has a reverse switch that looked like it would get in the way and get bumped alot, the dewalt has it’s lock in the handle and leaves a sharp edge that rubbed me wrong and the milwaukee 3/8 holeshooter was the best of them all. there’s my thoughts now I’d like to hear yours. anybody have extensive use of any of these? what are your thoughts?
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Milwaukee......
No doubt......
Milwaukee.
It's a tool you can hand down to the next generation.
Ed. Williams
*Thanks Ed, I'm leaning so far that way I'm fallin down.
*I am a Milwaukee fan, but I just got a nice 3/8" Bosch with keeyless chuck, reverse switch hasn't been a problem. Don't know if the Skil association has lessened quality or not, but every one who's used it has sad "nice drill", with no solicitation,so, it's got the right feel.
*Milwaukee 3/8" Magnum hands down. Has anyone seen or used the new Milwaukee line of corded drills? They seem to be designed similar to the traditional Magnums but I'm hesitant to trust a newer "improved" design over the time-tested and proven powerhouses.
*Guys, I went and got the Milwaukee. it's trigger is 1 1/2 fingers long. in the tool crib catalog they have a 3/8 Milwaukee that has a trigger that is almost the full handle length. this is similar to the one's we use in the shop at my day job. the price difference is about 6 bucks. I bought this one at lowe's 'cuase I'm in the middle of a panel build and needed something quick. any idea what this difference is about?
*Take it back and wait for the holeshooter with the longer trigger.Much more controlable for driving screws or anything requiring a slower seed.Terry
*My next drill, which will be the back-up....is gonna be the DeWalt with the two way level. I can see how that would be handy every now and then. Jeff
*i any idea what this difference is about?For people who have weak fingers ? Or maybe it has something to do with seeds...hehehe
*I have a Milwaukee ½" hammer drill that I really like. It's not the red and black one they sell at Lowes, its the red and silver (as in metal) one. I have one problem with it though, and was wondering if others have had a similar experience: The cord on the drill is removable. You twist it a ½ turn or so, and then it pulls out of the handle. I guess their thinking is that it is easily replaceable. Anyway, occasionally, the cord comes loose, and always at the most inconvenient moment, like when your holding up something heavy with one hand, and just managed to get the drill in position with the other hand. Then you pull the trigger…. and, ya get notin! Retighten cord, and it works OK. Anyone have that problem?
*I ordered the magnum from toolcrib. the one I got at lowe's goes back tomorrow or tuesday (if they're not open on new years day). fortunately I have an old skil drill and am using that. it should hold up for the time being. besides the panel components are all mounted now, all I've got to do is start wiring now. it's times like this when I'm happy I'm a tool junkie. there's alway another one laying around here somewhere. :)
*Jeff, my craftsman has that same level in it. let me tell you that as far as I'm concerned that is nothing more than a gimmick. most of the time you can't even see the thing because of drilling into awkward places and it's to touchy, breathe on it and the bubble is all over the place. if you want acccurate holes get one of those drill jigs that you chuck into and can set an angle with. toolcrib has them sears has them and most woodworking stores have 'em. just a thought.BTW has anyone talked anymore about Adrianfest lately? I've got some real good travel lit from cape breton and it looks real nice. would like to know so I can save up some bucks (no pun intended)
*Luka, "seeds"?
*b TLE - 04:46pm Dec 31, 2000 EST (5.1) i Take it back and wait for the holeshooter with the longer trigger. i Much more controlable for driving screws or anything requiring a slower seed. i Terry
*oh! :o Now I get it.
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I chewed up the keyless chuck on my craftsman industrial 3/8 drill and have to order a new chuck. so in the mean time I figure I'll get a backup and I want to get a good corded drill to actually end up as my primary, I'll semi retire the crafstman. I've looked at makita, milwaukee, bosch and even dewalt. The makita trigger is too tiny and with the rubber boot is hard to use, the bosch was nice but has a reverse switch that looked like it would get in the way and get bumped alot, the dewalt has it's lock in the handle and leaves a sharp edge that rubbed me wrong and the milwaukee 3/8 holeshooter was the best of them all. there's my thoughts now I'd like to hear yours. anybody have extensive use of any of these? what are your thoughts?