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Milwaukee 0375-6 3.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Close Quarter Drill | List Price: $260.00
Discount Price: $151.95
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Brand: Milwaukee
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 3/8-inch close-quarter drill with a 3.5 amp motor
- Designed to make drilling in tight and hard-to-reach spaces as easy as possible
- 55 degree angled chuck; 3.5 amp motor (0-1300 RPM); molded grip
- Comfortable grip; efficient paddle switch
- Weighs 3.5 pounds; limited warranty
Good so far [Posted on 2007-01-10]
I received the drill two months ago and have been using it constantly. My usage is different from most. I use it exclusively for sanding with a 2" and 3" sanding disk attachment. Since I work on small and medium sized hand carved sufaces, the close quarter drill is perfect for getting into concave areas. Even when sanding for a few hours a day, the milwaukee is comfortable, light-weight, and easy to manage. Almost bought the Souix, more money. One complaint. The key keeps falling off its strap.
makes a great sander [Posted on 2007-02-14]
I use this drill as a sander to get into tight places on my woodworking projects. I saw other review with cautions about the trigger placement and changing bits. I have had no problem accidentaly pressing the trigger when changing bits or sander attachments. I always put my finger under the trigger. Another way to ensure safety, is unplug when changing bits.
the best [Posted on 2007-02-16]
This is the drill for what we need, strong but not too heavy.
Funny shape - excellent performance [Posted on 2007-04-18]
If you are an electrician or plumber, looking for a light drill that works in tight, stud bays - this is the one.
Sure it looks silly (kinda like a bird - without wings) but you will find it works brilliantly with spade bits, augers and hole saws.
It turns out that the silly shape allows you to easily exert force where it is needed.
The variable speed, paddle lever will twist out of your hand (shutting the tool off) if the bit locks in the wood. No damage to the wrists.
The chuck and key work perfectly.
There are two issues that I must call attention to:
1. The rubber strap designed to hold the chuck key.
There is no mention of how to rig it in the instructions.
The big loop ( that will eventually hold the chuck key) must be forced through the small loop ( even though it doesn't look like it will fit.) You then take the hoop and slide it over the plug - then pull it tight. Big loop left dangling receives the business end of the chuck key.
2. No carrying case - I for one would gladly pay more for a well designed box to hold the tool and the accessories to make a usable kit.
I simultaneously purchased the small makita, right angle drill DA3010F. I had seen positive reviews for the Makita on Amazon and elected to do my own comparison test.
I have worked with both extensively - issues with the Makita DA3010F:
For me - it's all about drilling holes in tight places - big ones, small ones - with paddles, augers and hole saws. Some have said that the Makita is great for driving the robertson screws (square bit) that are used to connect kitchen cabinet faces together. I cannot comment on this because I have never used the tool in this capacity.
I wanted to like the Makita. I own 2 of their 8 inch circular saws, several disk sanders, a venerable chop saw, a chain saw, a 4.5" angle grinder, a hammer drill, a disk sander and a 3/8" drill. All are professional grade. All but the 3/8" drill and the disk sanders have never needed service. A fine track record.
The Makita DA3010F exhibits so many short comings that it proves the adage:
Almost every tool manufacturer makes some good products - but not all their products are good.
The DA3010F :
1. Right angle drills are most effective when using an auger style bit that pulls itself through the wood. Boring 3/4" holes with an auger tends to bog down this tool 2/3rds of the way through a pine stud. You have to reverse the drive direction to extricate the bit and then go at it again.
2. Once the screw on the auger has reached the other side - one must apply significant pressure to drill completely through. Often the effort to force the auger (the rest of the way) leads to the whole bit length travelling through the stud. If there was something that could be damaged in the next stud bay you would have to adequately protect it.
3. Hole saws and paddle/spade bits need to have force applied in line with the direction of boring. This is not the strong suite of the right angle drill. It is indeed a waste of time to use this tool with those bits.
4. The chuck and it's key are both problems. The key does not mesh in the chuck adequately or is it large enough to provide adequate tightening for large bits. Because of this - the chuck tends to lose it's grip on the bit and needs to be retightened often - too often.
5. The chuck key is attached to the cord in close proximity to the tool. It needs to be removed from it's holder to be used. If it were mounted in an appropriate manner - towards the end of the cord it could be used without separating it from the tool - saving it from being lost.
6. The chuck has a problem tightening on hex shank bits - more often than not - the bit wobbles. Even when you get it right - the chuck soon loosens up and you have to play around with it again.
7. That LED light that will last "forever" turns on when the you apply trigger pressure. Would it not make sense that the light should allow you to align the bit before you start drilling - not after?
8. No carrying case! I kid you not. Everyone who lugs their tools into the field knows the importance of the carrying case. It's all about work/time management. You want a "kit" that holds the tool and all of the accessories that tool needs. The best designed carrying case will allow you to effectively manage the kit.
8. When I first looked at this item 11/15/06 it was selling for $159.00. I purchased one on 2/1/07 for $178.00. Now 2 weeks later 2/17/07 it is listing for $202.10.
I can only hazard a guess as to why the price of this item has risen so sharply in just a few months:
Recently the dollar hit a 6 month low with respect to the yen.
Of course supply and demand. Based upon amazon reviews - I purchased one - as I am sure did many others,
Increased demand - increased price.
What is most dissapointing about this tool is that it suffers from inadequate field testing. No surprise there.
What it needs and one hopes the next version might sport:
1. A bit more power
2. A better chuck and key.
3. A separate switch for the light
4. An adjustable guard that protects from deep penetration.
5. A decent carrying case with enough room to include accessories.
The tool itself seems to be made quite well. If one were using this tool for small controlled work installing cabinets, or working with small twist bits - it's value may be better appreciated.
Caslo
Tuff drill [Posted on 2008-02-06]
Purchased this drill to use in tight areas. Gearing adds torque for cutting into 6061 T6 aluminum plate. Drilled a smooth 3/8" hole through a 1/2" inch plate with no problem. Only problem we've had is an inexperienced employee put the key in the chuck and accidentally hit the trigger switch. She had to go to the emergency room for some messed up fingers. Hey unplug the drill when you change bits! Wish the chuck was 1/2" but the drill would end up being too big to get into real small areas. Kinda defeats the purpose?
CPO shipped a reconditioned drill to me. The box was new with stickers clearly explaining the drill was reconditioned. When I opened the box the drill looked NEW. Runs great. Bearings are smooth, chuck seems brand new.
Very good value for a tool I'm just going to scratch up doing production work. Milwaukee makes a well build, superior design and materials. I like RED!
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