kruton Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 So I thought I would give one of these a try. I was walking around Home Depot at lunch and was about to leave empty handed when I decided if the good people at HD are nice enough to sell tools, then I should be nice enough to buy something! I was working on an old rocking chair this weekend and there were some screws that weren't very tight but in a pretty tight location, and this would have been pretty handy to get in there and snug them up. I was able to do it by hand but this would habe saved a lot of time. Anyone ever use one and have any thoughts? I'm just assuming without trying it that it should work ok for lighter duty jobs but I'm not sure about the tougher jobs. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Does it have a handle on the back to control the torque? Those can spin out easily since the body is hard to grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKDEWALT Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I use mine with the irwin speedbore bits to get in to tight areas between studs when running wire and it handles the torque fine and never had a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxy Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'd be interested to know how that works for you. I was looking to buy a right angle drill in the near future but I don't need one all that often. If this works reasonably well I may go this way instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I have that same one Kruton it works great and is why I haven't bought the right angle drill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaglosrevival Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Nice! I have get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I wasn't sure if this was allowed, using a Milwaukee to open a Dewalt! I'm an equal opportunity kind of guy. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I wasn't sure if this was allowed, using a Milwaukee to open a Dewalt! I'm an equal opportunity kind of guy. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 i have one and really like it, plus its cheaper then buying a right angle drill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I wasn't sure if this was allowed, using a Milwaukee to open a Dewalt! I'm an equal opportunity kind of guy. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk. Lol Kruton!! In my garage all brand tools get along except that Festool hasn't found its way here yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 . Lol Kruton!! In my garage all brand tools get along except that Festool hasn't found its way here yet We are in the same boat with the lack of Festool my man, but we will take care of that eventually!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William S Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I like mine as well,the only thing I don't like about it is that the shaft moves so freely so it usually takes 2 hands to operate this and the drill. a hex screw to tighten it up would be a nice feature but other than that I love it. Though I have read complaints of the gears stripping out in the early models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trim guy Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I have used mine quite a bit and it works well for me. Yes it takes a hand on the right angle attachment and on my impact, but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Ok so after my first use I have to say I am a fan. I used it to remove and replace the screws I tightened on the rocking chair this weekend. The thing fit perfectly and was able to pretty easily remove the screws. I definitely had to use a hand on it when I started removing the screws and then again to drive the new screws. My next test is going to be starting a new screw with no pilot hole and see how that goes. All in all it is worth the 15 bucks just for what I used it for tonight. To make it an unbiased test I used it with my Bosch, Ryobi and Milwaukee drills mainly just because I felt like playing with all of them!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Seriously, why would you want a Festool? When tool companies like Milwaukee, Dewalt, Bosch, and Makita provide you everything you need at a quality cost, why would you want an overpriced tool brand? Thats like spending 300,000 dollars for that Snapon tool chest, when the 700 Milwaukee toolchest would be all you need.I really like their integration with their dust collection setups. Plus that Kapex is one precise mofo. I was hooked after I watched a video ChrisK posted of his Kapex. I figure a Ford escort can get me places, but you are hell of a lot cooler getting there in a Ferrari! [emoji6] Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I really like their integration with their dust collection setups. Plus that Kapex is one precise mofo. I was hooked after I watched a video ChrisK posted of his Kapex. I figure a Ford escort can get me places, but you are hell of a lot cooler getting there in a Ferrari! [emoji6] Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk. Damn that Chrisk fella I didn't know about the Kapex till he went out and bought one then he posted such beautiful pics of it here on the forum!!! Damn him I say!!! Damn him!! LOL j/k bro!! He's a good great guy he helped push me into the dws780 but if I ever get the chance at a Kapex oh boy I'm jumping on it quick!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 . Damn that Chrisk fella I didn't know about the Kapex till he went out and bought one then he posted such beautiful pics of it here on the forum!!! Damn him I say!!! Damn him!! LOL j/k bro!! He's a good great guy he helped push me into the dws780 but if I ever get the chance at a Kapex oh boy I'm jumping on it quick!!Yeah my wife says I can't play with him anymore. He makes me want to buy more tools!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxy Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Alright already! i guess I'll stop by HD this weekend and pick one up lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Alright already! i guess I'll stop by HD this weekend and pick one up lol.It is a pretty handy little tool and a lot cheaper than buying a right angle drill.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkdec Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 i had the silver head ones when they first came out broke two in one day boring holes between studs for wire, brought them back and got replacements with no problem. since then i have the black head one, and its been great, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhog96 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 i had the silver head ones when they first came out broke two in one day boring holes between studs for wire, brought them back and got replacements with no problem. since then i have the black head one, and its been great,That's odd, the metal head is rated as being 5X stronger than the 2X black plastic head version. It's designed to take the torque a little better for those tougher jobs. Neither one is a substitute for a right angle drill but will usually work well enough under occasional general use. If you plan on using it primarily for repatedly boring 1.25" holes with spade bits through studding don't do it because it won't last very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burgess Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 as anyone used the drill 90 by milescraft got it for a present and it seems to wide to be used. as anyone have any experience with this attachment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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