firefighter4187 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 You read my mind Chase. I have been looking at all of Milwaukee's drills. Even the Hole Hog drills. Man they can be expensive.You know what they say, you pay for quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 They also have this better 7.5 amp D handle drill also http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-heavy-duty-spade-handle-drill-93632.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 There is this one but its 3 times the amount of The harbor freight:http://m.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-1-2-in-850-RPM-Magnum-Drill-0300-20/100609377/I know it doesn't have the D handle but has almost everything else. Maybe I could use it for more things.If you ever need some low speed drilling, this will do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 IMO, I get scared when I see Harbor Freight power tools in use, even for light once in awhile application, they scare me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I don't like HF power tools, or hand tools for that matter, but as a dedicated mixing drill for a DIY guy it's probably good enough. I try to offer advise without bias.A D Handle is not required. A traditional side handle is sufficient. You will want a keyed 1/2" chuck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I don't like HF power tools, or hand tools for that matter, but as a dedicated mixing drill for a DIY guy it's probably good enough. I try to offer advise without bias.A D Handle is not required. A traditional side handle is sufficient. You will want a keyed 1/2" chuck though.Yeah, I just hate to see people going in there buying cordless drills thinking its HD lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I use to use the Milwaukee 0302-20 to mix stuff, but it has been sitting in a box on the shelf for the past year. I probably should be using that for mixing stuff instead of the Fuel, but the Fuel is hanging on the wall and so much easier to access than the older Milwaukee in a box. Great drill, but don't really need it for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 The 0302 is the one HD wouldn't come off on. Edit: It was the 0299 with the keyed chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 That's one thing that sucks about Lowes they never have any open box tool deal. I don't mind a nice discount on a lightly used tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 That's one thing that sucks about Lowes they never have any open box tool deal. I don't mind a nice discount on a lightly used tool.The drill in question had drywall mud and some in unidentifiable substance all over it. Like some bought it for a project and promptly returned it like a commie asshole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 They also have this better 7.5 amp D handle drill also http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-heavy-duty-spade-handle-drill-93632.htmlThanks Dr. and Eric for your input also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Sierra Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 One thing I've learned is you don't always need a name brand tool to do a job... I have some princess auto tools aka the Canadian harbor freight but they are uncommon non everyday tools that you need in a pinch and do a fine job... Like uncommon auto mechanic tools where snap on would charge 200-300 I got for 20-30 bucks that do the same job the 3 times a year I'd need to see it in a auto garage setting... So I can't see why anyone wouldn't want to jump on a that harbor freight drill if it's just to mix cement, thinset etc...for 50 bucks If your doing this type of job everyday and use the drill extensively I'd buy a good one, if your doing it every blue moon, save your money and buy a cheap drill... It's not like drill is going to explode in your hands or kill you... Some of those cheap tools work and go for years, depending what you use it for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Very good points Sierra!! Thanks for your advise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Sierra Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Very good points Sierra!! Thanks for your advise! Like my hammer drill is just a corded cheap one I got from Canadian tire, for the amount of times I go through concrete and the like it's all I would need and it does a pretty damn good job and got it on sale for like 39.99 http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/2/CordedPowerTools/HammerDrills/PRD~0542951P/Mastercraft+Corded+Hammer+Drill+Kit%2C+100-pc.jsp?locale=en Don't always need a fancy tool to get er done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 And I believe Harbor Freight offers an extended warranty where they will just swap the tool out for a minimal fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 And I believe Harbor Freight offers an extended warranty where they will just swap the tool out for a minimal fee.Oh really! Its more than a 90 day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Gave the old girl a good workout today. I drill 8 1/4" and 4 3/8" holes in 1/4" plate steel today while fabricating a mounting plate for a hand wench on my new trailer. My Dad looked at me funny when I broke out a cordless drill for the task. He said he wasn't sure a cordless was up to it, but that's to be expected from a Dewalt guy No overload kick in's and even using black oxide Thunderbolt bits (with plenty of cutting fluid) it sailed right through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Glad to here!!!, How do you like the Black oxide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Glad to here!!!, How do you like the Black oxide?They're great for everyday bits as the performance is there and the price is right. Tin coated or gold oxide bits are better if your only going to have one set of bits for everything you do, but I use my Blacks as everyday, general purpose bits, and Cobalt alloy bits for metal. I was in a pinch today and had to use the blacks. The Tin or Gold bits are fine for thin gauge stuff, but the won't hold up long in thicker steel. Always use cutting fluid for anything thicker than sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 They're great for everyday bits as the performance is there and the price is right. Tin coated or gold oxide bits are better if your only going to have one set of bits for everything you do, but I use my Blacks as everyday, general purpose bits, and Cobalt alloy bits for metal. I was in a pinch today and had to use the blacks. The Tin or Gold bits are fine for thin gauge stuff, but the won't hold up long in thicker steel. Always use cutting fluid for anything thicker than sheet metal.Oh, and always drill thicker metal on the lower speed setting. It's easier to control and more importantly, it helps keep from burning up your bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I did alot of 5/8 holes in 1/4 steel plate with my Dewalt and i never had any trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I did alot of 5/8 holes in 1/4 steel plate with my Dewalt and i never had any troubleBut you didn't look nearly as cool doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yes i know how you feel about yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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