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RE: Small screwdriver/drill - Rich_Dixon - 11-22-2019

I have a question, since I have been considering one of these smaller drill-type drivers-

Both units linked above have a drill chuck. Wouldn't you prefer a 1/4" hex type head, like what comes on impact drivers?


RE: Small screwdriver/drill - Stwood_ - 11-22-2019

(11-22-2019, 09:45 AM)Cooler Wrote: Amazon is now selling aftermarket batteries for Milwaukee.  I don't know how good they are, but they are vastly cheaper than the OEM batteries.

https://www.amazon.com/Lithium-ion-Replacement-Milwaukee-M12-48-11-2411/dp/B07R8LMHDK/ref=sr_1_60_sspa?crid=2BFQNDLG0UOS&keywords=batteries+for+milwaukee+tools&qid=1574433794&sprefix=batteries+for+milw%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-60-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQkFNS0c2Rk9COVA2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTM3MTczMVM2RTE3NkhJM1hCTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDY3MjU2MUdOQ1BLMDlDTU9FVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I would consider the cheaper batteries an advantage for Milwaukee.


I bought 2 a couple years ago. Still going strong.


RE: Small screwdriver/drill - Pirate - 11-22-2019

I bought the Ridgid 12 volt drill and driver for the free battery replacement and light compact size.
Have it for about 4 years and would buy agàin
Comes with a 4 ah battery and a 2 ah battery.


RE: Small screwdriver/drill - daddo - 11-22-2019

I've been using the Milwaukee M-12 professionally now for at least 7 years now and it's still going. I do use it almost every day, so the batteries get charged more often, yet a battery lasts a long time before it looses it's charge. It will be replaced with the same when it finally quits- if it ever does.
I use it for driving screws, but I have also the chuck adapter for drilling. It's good for drilling up to 5/16 bits (metal), but if your doing any paddle bits for wood, it is under powered and too slow (rpm wise). I usually just use it for drilling orifices.