I LOVE this tool. The skinny batteries give i better clearance than anything else. That's what matters to me. It's THE tool that fits for drilling out broken studs on a hemi engine. It's also great for when I need to get the wire wheel or other cleaning discs into hard to reach areas. I just used it for cleaning up the engine block surface gor a water pump on a 4.7l dodge v8, and I use it in many other places. Yeah, it's slow, but it is a fantastic tool in an engine bay. It's the tool I thought I would use for 1 job, but I use it way more often than I ever thought.
I got this for free two days ago. Put a 3/8 brand new twist drill bit in it. Drilled two holes ok, 3rd hole got stuck and the tool started to smoke for about 30 to 40 seconds. Glad I didn’t pay for it.
I have that lovely tool (he said with a eye roll). I got it with a deal and two batteries so the tool only cost $40ish. That still was a wast of money. Best thing I have used it for is when my nephews come over. I let them just put screws in random boards and don’t have to worry about them breaking a good tool! Liking the channel keep it up!!
Hi mate, great no nosense honest review.. Don't change anything you do and yes, it is different to all most any other woodworking channel. I have subscribed and look forward to viewing many more of your posts.kmdc from Oz.
Honestly, for me, every time I touched it I was like ugh weak. Kinda like if you buy one of those cheapo small parts screw drivers that turn crazy slow, I mean, if you read the feedback here there are people who like it, so just know going in that it’s very low power. Perhaps if you’re mindset is in that direction then you won’t dislike it as much as I did another thing that personally got me is I really do like Milwaukee tools. It’s the brand that I go to and they are overall expensive, so I hold them to a higher standard then if I picked up a cheap tool at harbor freight for example. I expect it to perform better.
I wish I had seen this before buying that tool! I might still be within my return window, but I don’t know where I put the receipt lol! I used it once and it put the screws into the mailbox like I needed it to, but yea I agree that the power just isn’t there!
If it’s one of the big box stores, they can just look you up by your credit card. I bought mine as part of a kit two months ago, I don’t want to return the other parts of the kit, so I’ve had it for sale on marketplace this whole time for $40 off and not a single bite….
I don't have one. But... Did you buy this tool expecting to build decks or drill concrete? It appears to be a light duty, short angle, quick out drill/driver. Not an impact tool. Probably made for form factor. Buy a surge if you have the room to carry it. IMO adapters are for emergencies or transitions.
Not at all what I was expecting to do with it, for me, it would be used in doing cabinetry. But the second I picked it up I knew that it was the weakest tool I had tried in years. I talked with my local Milwaukee rep and he agreed with me to 🤷
Yeah, adaptors are the best. I wonder why people don't never menton them on many tool review channels. Electrically, adapters are just metal contacts. And all the tools are literally the same 20V tools which settles down at 18V in action, or 5 3.7V batteries in series. You should be using adaptors and keep an eye on good adaptors instead of saying investing onto other platform is risky. Also, those right angle drills seem to be a bit niche market now. Even DeWalt dont have brushless ones on the market... while they are pushing brushless drills and other tools... Ryobi happened to be using brushless motor to those niche drills. But then again I saw a lot of professionals near my location carry those dreaded lime green HP tools. So, they are not that bad.😊
On the adaptor you do run the risk of bricking your batteries it’s happened to me now on one of my makitas. The two contacts just act as a power passthrough but it lacks the data prong where the battery and the tool can communicate about overheating and over discharge. Tools never actually fully deplete the battery they usually leave 5-10% because fully depleting can brick it as happened with the Makita I have I was using on a inverter adaptor to run my drill press lift table.
Totally agree. Have this tool and it’s garbage. Like you said I have the hardest time driving screws. Always slips off and I don’t know if it’s the torque (or lack thereof) but it’s super sensitive and finicky when it comes to driving screws
Yep trade offs, I’m not a fan of the battery clips, worst design out there but I do love the tools and their weight. Honestly, the M 12 oscillating tool is the best one out there. I immediately sold my 18v Makita soon as I bought it.
@@BitnerBuilt this is funny because it's true, i did exactly the same with the multi tool....the newest makita multi tool is nice, but too bulky and used specific blades.
Thanks for the heads up. I was about to buy one since I’m trying to consolidate into m12s. I have too many different chargers and too many different batteries. I see now that consolidating is a hopeless endeavor. Even Milwaukee makes junk. I have several cheep tools that have surprised me at their quality and usefulness and each has their own system that doesn’t fit anything else.. I guess I’ll have to contend with the growing assortment of chargers and batteries since those adapters add way to much bulk and they don’t make them for the off brands.
Well I would say they are a great brand but yea not everything’s a home run, I like the idea of running a pricer and cheaper platform, keeping it to two batteries, like a Milwaukee and ryobi. Your one off tools you can buy the cheaper and heavy use in the premium. And considering the ryobi makes the best right angle… 👍
Awesome thanks for watching Gord! Love 🇨🇦, was at Niagara last summer and my son will be in a martial arts tournament north of Toronto this summer, can’t wait to visit again!
I somewhat agree with you on the M12 right Angle. Somewhat is that for when I used it it worked. I bought it as part of a Set of tools when I purchased it must have been 6 years or more ago. My use was a tight spot, previously I used my corded close quarter Milwaukee Drill. For Big Stuff like joist drilling I use my HD Milwaukee Right Angle corded. Things I did and did not like about the M12 Right Angle. Like the chuck for holding shorter bits, overall it fit in very tight spots. Dislike the Fwd/Reverse Switch, the speed selector switch and the overall power. For the times I have used it, it works. It most likely will go to my tool self as I unpack tools to store and not in one of my drill bags. Most of those are done now by the M12 Installation Tool which is great.
as a _Professional_ automotive accessory fitter, this will be perfect for putting holes on the inside of plastic centre-console boxes, and otehr really tight spaces when making hidden-installs of Citizen-band radio units that have all the controls on the handset.. currently i struggle to fit my m12 hammer drill in some small spaces, and it wont fit in some consoles at all and i have to drill at an angle. as for specs : the only thing i would not use that on is steel - if i had a choice, i still would if it was my only option, i'd just go slower and more gently. additionally, as i already have a host of M12 batteries, this is the only sensible choice.
Well, the big point that I made in the video was that it’s a professional tool form factor (your a pro) but I was disappointed in it, having the worst specs for that tools form factor on the entire market. Obviously, if you’re locked into the Milwaukee m12 platform only then it’s your only choice for the form factor. But as a big fan of Milwaukee, I was very disappointed as I expect more from the brand on a professional form factor tool.
@@BitnerBuilt you said a pro wouldn't buy it even tough its aimed at pros. _my_ big point is that, it has its specific uses that it ideal for.. in my case - soft car-interior plastics. not all pros have the same user requirements, luckily Milwaukee offers a range of these - 12/18v. perhaps your user-case scenario would be more suited to the other tool? and if so, that doesnt make the M12 version a "Bad Tool", it makes it "the wrong tool for you"
Exactly, as I had mentioned the video, most people use that combination. The people who wanna buy a dedicated right angle drill, our professionals, who use this type of thing on a daily basis, and so for this to be so underpowered, doesn’t make it a professional tool.
I got one for the specific purpose of agitating vehicle carpeting using 1/4" brush bits. It even sucks at that because the trigger is too close to the center of rotation. It needs to be further out to maximize leverage.
You're scrubbing carpets, I'm pretty sure you can use 2 hands. No matter what tool you are using, you are going to want to apply downforce. I have also used it for that purpose, it works great. You don't want big RPMs.
I was super excited to check out safety source supply after seeing your video. Unfortunately it’s not a deal if you’re in Canada. With exchange rate and shipping (even tho the site says free shipping - guess not for Canada), I can get all the Milwaukee stuff much cheaper at my local Home Depot than this site 😢
Aww sorry to hear that Craig, I’ll let them know what you said. I found them through a Google search where they had the best price on a couple Milwaukee tools I was buying, so I was super happy with my purchases and left video reviews on their website and that’s when they reached out to me offering to do a sponsorship. I was all about it since their prices here in the US were super great, would much rather let people know about a site where you can save money on tools over a health food or some other paid sponsor 😬
For DIY, a dedicated right angle drill and an installation tool are a waste of money. If I was doing installs on a regular basis, however, I would purchase the Milwaukee install tool in a heartbeat. I also have the same DeWalt attachment for my Milwaukee M12 impact driver.
Agreed, that’s why I took exemption to it being a diy grade tool when it’s a pro installer tool that should be designed as such. I LOVE my installation tool, excellent for cabinetry
Thanks for the review. I've been eyeing that up for a while, I'm glad I saw this. That thing sounds like it was running on an almost dead battery LOL, pathetic.
Yea if this form factors needed it’s a good time to buy another brand and be a dual platform because as good as Milwaukee is they don’t knock all of the tools out of the park
I dont use this tool for drilling the adjustable speed and configuration makes it very useful for some jobs as for who makes the best one you can make that arguments with just about any tool. Get the m18 version if you want more power.
Ok and this is why I say do not buy brushed tools the HP Ryobi is top of the line brushless and will be you're best bet this why I say not every brand makes the best of everything!! First don't buy non fuel Milwaukee second never buy brushed tools you can upgrade to brushless for sometimes less jumping to another platform. This is why I'm in every platform.
Yep every brand has studs and duds! I get why a lot of people can’t do every platform due to logistics but running multiple platforms enables you to avoid stuff like this
@@BitnerBuilt yes sir and I'm super excited to see you pointing ☝️ out flaws with tools like Milwaukee as a major player but it's not just Milwaukee it's DeWalt Makita... Thank you sir and keep up the hard work!!!
Man do I wish I saw this video. I bought the m18 version and needed it to repair my hot-tub. I burnt it up within 5 minutes. Yes, it's legit fried, smoking etc. Will be going back tomorrow. I'm also not a fan of the plastic chuck, all my milwaukee drills have metal, why is this plastic?
these little right angle drills and right angle impacts need upgrading badly . why are they not brushless ,why are the major suppliers still not addressing these wimpy products .
i have the makita 12v .wish it was a more powerful brushless tool .it is very small and still very valuable tool .it is small and this is what i need . i would prefer a dedicated tool then a does everything type . i have found the right angle impact to be far more useful then the right angle drill
I don't think it's low on power. It's just that it's geared right down to give it enough torque to be used on screws. You can't have it both ways ! I'm happy with mine .
