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I'm buying a lot more plants for my rock garden and butterfly garden because planting is so much easier now. If you hit a rock or tree root, the drill will catch and spin your wrist around if you are not careful. I also bought two 50 foot, 12-gauge three-wire, grounded extension cords for work farther out in my backyard, and the drill works fine. I bought this drill to use with a 2.75" x 26" Bulb/Plant Auger and a 4.75" x 26" Planting Auger, both of which I purchased from Gempler's. Great Product. This is a powerful drill which makes using these augers a snap for drilling holes in the ground. The keyless chuck makes it easy to exchange these augers and holds them in securely. But you do have to hold on securely.
Very smooth continuous speed control over entire range. I have used many other corded drills. Best 1/2 inch chuck. Best power for its size (8 Amps). This is the best by far. Very easy to use yet grips with tremendous force and releases easily. Best variable speed circuitry and trigger.
This is a great drill. Since I am a contractor I use a hole hawg for mixing drywall mud and heavy stuff. It's relatively small size might be misleading. I have had this model for over a year now and am ordering another for a gift to my electrician friend. I recommend the proper drill for your job at hand as mentioned above but I cannot imagine a better all-round tool for a homeowner who does not have all the drills I do. Put a 4" hole saw on this baby and it has enough torque to break your arm. Joe - don't badmouth a great tool because you do not know how to use it's design features.
Joe - the cord is wonderful the way it is. This thing can do it all, do it well and do it quickly. However - I have used these magnums for all of the above when it was more expedient or the more proper tool was not close by. It disconnects for easier replacement. I use a SDS hammerdrill for concrete.
I was amused by some of the reviews - Joe's in particular. I use my three cordlesses for most light drilling and srewdriving. The handle (sissy bar) sticks out that far for added leverage. I used (abused) the predecessor with keyed chuck for over 20 years before replacing it with this model last year. Over the 20+ years I replaced the cord on the last one twice.
make sure to use the side handle cause this thing can really give your arm a good twist. i like the power cord that can be disconnected and replaced if necessary. like all milwaukee tools, this is built to last this is a heavy duty drill that will easily handle hole saws or spade bits. has tons of torque.
I also wish it were made in USA - I thought it was when I ordered it. I also wish it had some sort or "hook" or "loop" to use for hanging it on ladders or a tool belt. I also wish the clamp-on handlebar has the grip closer to the drill instead of extending out so far. This drill works well; is sturdy and strong; chuck grips the bits well. I am not sure what the removeable cord does for it though.
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