FrosBros82 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Does anyone own the right angle drill for either M12 or M18? I am looking to get one and can't decide which line I would like to go with. Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks, FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 i have a milwaukee angle impactor due to x-mas giveaway what you wanna do with it?drill/driver with chuck? 1/4 hex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have the M12. Came as a freebie when I bought my Hackzall. Can't say I have ever really used it, but the one time I played with it it seemed adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have been looking at right angle drills and been trying to get information on them but there isn't much out there....the only detailed review I have found are for the 18v best one I found was of course the TIA 20v dewalt drill. Wish they would make an updated brushless one but this is just be hoping and will most likely end up with the 20v Dewalt. But I do like the clutch on the Milwaukee but I don't have the m18 platform yet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I don't need it for anything in particular, it is just something that would have came in handy on a few occasions for work/home. Honestly, I might just go with the M12 tool as it is smaller and can fir into tight spaces and so forth. However, I usually feel a little more comfortable buying tools when I hear a few thoughts on them first. FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 The good news about the Milwaukee is you can currently get it for free with a kit purchase, check out Home Depot or CPO if there is any other tools you might need. Yea I'll need it for running electrical so the clutch is not something I need but a nice to have, but would like the power of an 18v/20v, if there was an m12 Fuel right angle I'd be all over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have an M18 version of this and so far it has worked great. Can't go wrong with the Milwaukee version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Just get a dewalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've got the M12 version. I've actually ended up using it quite a bit more than I had thought I would for tight spaces. Before using it, I had one of those direction changing do-dads, but it just wasn't up to drilling a hole in a stud for running a wire through. The right angle M12 had no problem at all going through 3 stacked 2x studs. I've used it quite a lot to put in L brackets underneath sagging stairs where a regular drill just won't fit. Now, I wouldn't use it for a full electric rough-in, but for here and there when I need to drill or screw in a tighter space, I'm very happy with it. Downsides - none really. The paddle switch takes a little getting used to and the forward/reverse switch isn't like any other M12 or M18 tool I own, but I imagine that's primarily because of the form factor. Battery life is fine - again, I don't use it all day long so a fuel version would likely not add much value for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have the M18 and the Hole Hawg Both are great. The question is what battery platform do you have. Here is a TIA Video on the M18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 damn u guys I never really looked at them or needed one but dammit know I want one..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 great driver - looks pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Good input, thanks. I know the bare tool at Home Depot is about $80.00 for the M12, so I might just go with that. Seems adequate enough for what I will need it for. FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Really I see no reason for right angle drills unless you drill tones of holes in hard to reach areas, I probably would only buy one to drill out broken header bolts on Cummins because that's the only time I use a right angle drill anyway then again right angle drills look kind of weak compared to normal drills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 i have a right angle adapter for my drill. works like a charm and i dont have to invest into a new tool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Ah, yes, I have used an adapter before (DeWalt?) and it did work pretty good. Also, would save me about $50.00 or so. FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 my adapter is from milwaukee i believe and i bought it from HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 That might be the better option honestly. You made a good point about not having to buy another tool. Thanks, FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 IF you gonna use right angle position every day, then it might be a great idea to invest in a tool. but a DIY person or once a month application i would rather spend the money on a different tool and get the adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 You made a good point about not having to buy another tool.Ban him! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I actually used the Dewalt right angle adapter for about a year. It worked just fine for building some small projects for my children; for driving screws and even the occasional drill hole. The big problem I had with it was that, by design, it is a bit floppy and hard to control. It spins around the drill axis as the drill turns and when the torque increases to anything more than a pre-drilled hole, the whole thing starts to spin. For small screws this is no problem. Using it to drive a spade bit or a screw larger than 3/4" - I ended up needing a third hand - one to hold the drill, one to hold a pair of pliers to steady the right angle adapter and a third hand to place the screw and/or hold the hinge/bracket in place. Magnetic bits and double sided tape only got me so far until I got fed up and just bought the right angle drill. Did I absolutely need it? Probably not, but then again, it made my life easier, wasn't too expensive and works well for what I need it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 All this talk about the right angle drills and adapters and I couldn't find my adapter today and I really needed it today :/ sucks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 ya that sucks when you look for a specific item and you cant find it - i know the feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 i have this one: Milwaukee 48-32-2100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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