Milwaukee 0516-22 14.4 Volt 1/2-Inch Driver/Drill 0-450/1450 RPM, T-Handle with Two Batteries, Charger & Case

List Price: $348.00

Features:

• Reversible battery pack makes working in tight spaces easy
• 2.4-amp/hr battery gives 20% more run time than other Ni-CAD batteries
• All-Metal Grip-Lok 1/2-inch chuck for extreme durability
• 390 in/lbs torque with 20-position adjustment
• Limited warranty, 30-day no-risk trial

Accessories:
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Customer Reviews:

Great Drill [Posted on 2002-10-29]
This is a great drill. I have used it for a variety of tasks since my recent purchase (only a month ago or so). It has been able to handle everything I have thrown at it (although I haven't needed to bore 2" holes or mix thin-set yet, but that is not why I purchased it). It's weight is fine for me, but my wife finds it a bit heavy. She is still able to use it for basic drilling, but prefers her 9.6V instead for driving sheetrock screws and the like. All in all, I am very happy with it, and the service I got from Amazon was top-notch.

Dissapointment [Posted on 2003-09-24]
This drill was my first, and last, Milwaukee tool purchase. It is just out of warranty, 1 year, and I have used it very little (maybe 15 battery charges). When it first arrived it had one bad battery. I received a replacement which is ok, but now the other battery is bad. I keep the batteries and charger indoors so I don't believe heat/cold are to blame. Also, the drill now has a noticeable burning smell whenever it is operated.

I have owned several other cordless drills and all of them performed better than this one. If you're looking to buy, I recommend you keep looking.

dead batteries [Posted on 2003-12-05]
I purchased a Milwaukee 14.4 Power Plus (minus t-handle), almost 3 years ago. It came with the 2.4 amp hour batteries. Despite the rough use that I've subjected it to, the drill has performed flawlessly. However, 6 months ago I let the batteries run down (not keeping them on maintenance charge). To my disappointment, they would not take a charge. A month ago, I again tried to recharge them (leaving them in for as many as 10 hours). But the charger light would never come on. The voltage on both batteries read 0 volts. New batteries would cost me $70 each. So I figured, for a little more money, I would be just as well off to by a new drill and batteries together. First, however, I tried something "off-the-wall." I attached one of the dead batteries into the drill and inserted a short steel rod into the chuck. I inserted the other end of the steel rod (about 3/8"x 8") into my corded Milwaukee. I set one in "reverse" and the other in "forward" and held down on both triggers, running at about 500 rpms. After a few minutes, the turning motor charged the dead battery to over 6 volts I believe, which was more than enough for the charger to finally kick in and start charging. One battery now works great and the other is fair. I'm in no way recommending that this would be practical for everyone with dead batteries, which won't take a charge. But I figured that since I was all set to but a new one, what did I have to loose?

Bad batteries [Posted on 2005-08-16]
I purchased this drill three years ago this month. I have used it only for some small projects around the home. Initially, it worked great. But for the past several months, one battery is completely dead and will not accept a charge and the other is weak and will not accept a full charge. I sent an e-mail to Milwaukee asking for advice, but never received a response. I feel the batteries should have lasted much longer considering the limited use. I cannot recommend this drill and will not likely ever buy another Milwaukee product.

Good Drill -- Expensive Batteries! [Posted on 2006-11-03]
This lightweight drill performed well, but the batteries did not last long and and too expensive to consider replacing. I'm going with a different brand next time.

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