I just took apart a kitchen the other day in preparation for a remodel and I swear the cabinteers had something like this. They wanted it out in one piece but man those screws made me wanna turn it demo real fast.
I preplan every screw location when I install kitchens just to keep the next guy on his game . I hide them behind hinges , drawer slides , etc . Makes it fun......
It's almost as bad as engineers that design machines with covered bolts and use a SHCS instead of a hex so you can get it without disassembling half the machine
... and no, it won't connect locally via bluetooth. It'll require network access to verify that you have purchased a subscription to the particular direction that you're trying to turn the screw.
'The problem is between the steering wheel and the driving seat' When I was a mechanic we used to say, often to the customer "the problem appears to be the nut holding the wheel"
Tim Allen at the hardware store: "ooooooh, whats that?!" "Why, thats a conduit bender!" "Ohohoho...whats it do?" "It bends conduits" "OHHHHHHH" "...I have no idea what this thing does, but it sure looks great on my pegboard..."
A new BOLTR finally has graced my feed, so I can nod and agree with stuff I have very little understanding of what's being said or done. It's great practice for work safety meetings and anything new im expected to learn.
30 years later and a machine designer....I can't believe the abuse you could unleash on a turbo 350. I put one in reverse at 50k/hour. It handles that and more.....for most of the day. I was deliberately trying to blow it to pieces. It was a Monte Carlo I bought for $12.50...CAD. To this day....Best fun I've ever had for $12.50. Edit: It was sold for $25 to a mechanic who wanted the A/C compressor and the battery. I paid half and got the rest of the car.
Gone...sort of. Forgotten...never! I think of them at least 4 times a day, which is every god damn time i put my bare foot down on them. Maybe i should go back to wearing shoes at work....neh
@@leflavius_nl5370 I think those you step on are just on the floor, the moment of silence is for the ones that have gone where only they and the 8 legged critters reside.
I bought this tool several months back. So glad I did. Especially when doing assembly of ceiling fans etc, or reaching tight spots it is fantastic. One minor flaw is that the chuck detachment is a little to easy to activate, so if you go setting it in the top of a ladder, the chuck my run away.
Have one as well. You can buy extra 90s and you can stack them. Helpful when youre are trying to feed wire in attics. You can really get up the ass and around the corner. Also you want the self feeding style hole hogs, not the paddle style. Only think I can't find are 2 inch long versions. So it just gets though the 2x4 before the drill bottoms out.
Funny thing about glass fiber reinforcing something is that it can cut metal. An episode of "JustRolledIn" showed that some guy got one of those orange driveway markers wedged under his truck and up against the drive shaft. Barely wore through the marker, but it literally cut the drive shaft in half :D
Driveshaft are quite thinner walled tubes than most people think. First time I was removing the driveshaft from under a big loader I set up jackstands just to hold the driveshaft so it doesn’t fall on me… but turns out it weights nothing and I was easily able to hold it with one hand lol.
@@felixar90 about 20 years ago I used a piece of exhaust tubing to lengthen the driveshaft about 5 inches on a 85 Chevy truck. It was intended to be a mock up so I could fit everything and then get a new driveshaft made at a shop. I never ended up taking it out, and it's still in there driving to this day with zero issues.
I own two of them. We paint cabinets for a living. These things are a godsend! getting at the screws in a drop down sink door is almost impossible without it. The switch takes a while to get used to but it gets 2nd nature with time. great tool! 3 years and hundreds of hours on them so far. still goin strong!
Completely agree with the directional switch.....Can't tell you how many times I've thought "god damn it" or said it out loud! The fact that the trigger switch had the directional capability and the chose the "hey, let's make the user re-grip the tool to change the direction" is maddening.
You may he holding the tool wrong if you're finding yourself having to regrip. Your thumb and trigger finger should wrap around the top of the grip with your middle finger on the trigger. That way you can use your thumb to hit the direction button on the top.
@@jaredmiller8520 On the tool in the video, the direction switch is on top of the tool away from the trigger. With the other impact/drill tools, its a push through switch directly above the trigger.
Ugh it makes sense now, when he was using the flat/spade wood bit and it started to bind, I've learned the fastest & easiest way to fix that is to flip it into reverse real quick. You don't even really have to take pressure off the tool that way. Would drive me mad that the switch is actually a button, and on top of the tool. Still, I want one.
Take a look at the 2415-20 right angle drill. 12 volt batteries, 3/8 chuck, and significantly more compact. I've had one for... I think nearly a decade now! It was a gift to me, and I certainly never would have bought such a silly looking thing myself, but as Uncle Bumble has found, it's been eminently useful in tight quarters. Also, this one has a tactile switch for the reverse!
@@swolebro is that the long slender one like my wife likes? I think I have one as well but it’s always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Something about the grip angle and rotatable head just makes this one more ergonomic to me (admittedly a 250lb gorilla that uses force as a substitute for dexterity)
Lived in Canada for years. At the end of the video when the screw goes snug on the driver made me realize how much I miss Robson screw heads. Best design ever. In History.
I've used ingersollrand drills quite a bit in the air force, we had 90 and 30 degree bends. Top piece of kit and super useful in tight spots which most aircraft structural repairs are. That's also one of the first times I've seen you put something back together hehe. Take it easy lemon squeezy
I bought the Festool C12 about 14 years ago. I was working at a distributor and got it for 40% off. Best damned drill I ever bought. All these years later and it still runs beautifully. Only issue I ever had was finding batteries years later. Their patent must have expired, but I will still say the C12 is the best installers drill you could buy for a cabinetmaker. The drywall chuck they had was extremely useful
I thought the same thing - looks like a Festool patent just expired and now their good ideas can be copied by the usual scumbags. Been using these types of attachments for years already - super handy in a lot of use cases.
@@thegreatgazoo same thing with the multimaster. I remember for years you couldn’t buy anything but a Fein. As soon as the patent expired, everyone and their brother started making them. The thing about those oscillating tools is that even a bottom of the barrel hazard fraught $40 job is still a good purchase. They’re so invaluable that you literally cannot go wrong buying one, unless the magic smoke comes out when you first plug it in.
Sometimes the angle of the dangle can be critical. And few things drive me crazier than a drill whose center bore is an inch and half away from the edge of drill motor itself. So now I may have to indulge myself and get into the Red Menace Battery Platform. Thanks for that, Unkle Bumble. Seriously tho, thumbs up, and keep up the great work.
@@tree_carcass_mangler These interchangeable drill chucks are available for many drills. My Fein drill has this drill chuck. I believe Metabo and Bosch also sell these.
Many years ago, I was a cabinetmaker in WPB Florida. Right before they came out with all these new doohickeys. I can’t count how many times I needed a battery powered quarter sheet sander or something else like that. The only 90 degree drills were those “HoleHawg” massive things. We had regular battery powered driver drills but the jig saws were all corded, etc. I can’t imagine how much stuff “walks off the job site” every day now. We had to buy hot pink air hoses just so the other guys on the site wouldn’t roll ours up and take them every damn day.
My buddy installs cabinets for a living, he bought one when it came out and it feels like he's doing missionary work for this tool ever since. I dont think I've met him once where he doesn't mention how great it is in some way shape or form.
This is the only Milwaukee tool I own. I bought it because I thought it was a 1/4" impact and an adjustable drill chuck, in one tool. I was disappointed that it doesn't offer an impact function, but it still does what I needed by being a drill and quick change chuck, in one lightweight tool, so I ended up keeping it. Almost NEVER used the shallow offset and 90* heads though. Also I love the magnetic spot on the front, keeps me from losing screws when opening up equipment.
Ouch! That totally looks like an impact when it’s naked. I could see that happening. It’ll barely drive a 2 1/2” wood screw, but it won’t be happy about it.
The previous version had a hammer action included, which was very handy when 95% of the time you just had to remove and replace screws, and only occasionally had to drill into concrete. Saved me having to carry 2 tools all the time.
I love mine. Took some getting used to. I hold it with my index finger along the side and use the trigger with my middle finger. Puts my hand up higher and easy to activate the direction switch with my thumb. I think they designed it that way as there is a nice recess on the top for the web of your hand. Advantage too is that my hand is directly behind the bit more so when I'm leaning into it less torque on my hand. Was nervous when I saw your video posted but really happy to hear it got the thumbs up.
This 1000000%. I liked this tool when I bought it 2.5 years ago, but it took me a while to learn to hit the trigger with my middle finger and hold the thing higher up. It's like an entirely different tool.
Yes took me a long time to get the grip down but when I did it was like a different tool ya think they would send a recommended grip guide with every purchase
I've had mine for over a year now and I use it a lot. I carry a pair, this and the M12 hydraulic impact driver. It works even better for what it's meant for. I would not trade them for any other drivers/drills for assembly and installation of woodwork/cabinetry for 34 years now.
I'm a controls guy and have the Bosch version of this tool. For working in panels, ceilings and tight spaces it's awesome and comes with similar attachments for the business end.
I have been using mine daily for three years as a Automotive accessories Technician, and i absolutely love it. I install a lot of like auxiliary lights, heaters and other equipment, and i havent still found a better tool for my line of work!
Got myself a similar Festool screw-around-the-corner thing when I had to install 110 neons inside columns. Feels so good&secure that I didn't even take it off when I had to screw or drill the odd straight one. As for my Torx 10 screwdriver I always know exactly where it is. Inside a hollow door at a customer's place.
Yup. I buy contractor packs for a reason. Bit disappears just pull a new one out of my pocket. Although with the 1/4" hex driver that's rare these days. Mastertool even makes em reversable (2x the life) and with pop off magnetic collars. They've held up surprisingly well given how cheap they are.
I have used this tool since it was first available. Definitely has been one of my most favorite drill / drivers. Offset head has been excellent for not damaging whatever your installing. 90 degree head has been a lifesaver.
This tool is great for putting on door knobs. The 90deg helps with angle to the dangle. I love this guys vernacular. John Wayne with a touch of Wayne’s World. He doesn’t sound like a Harvard trained lawyer, but he knows his business. I enjoy your shows Bruce
I do a lot of finishing work at the end of remodeling. I've had one of these for over a year and I love it. I don't use it everyday, but when I need it nothing else will work.
Ah, "the problem is between the steering wheel and the driver's seat". Reminds of the computer analogy, PICNIC. Problem In Chair Not In Computer! Have a great day, Sir! o7
I'm a painter and love this little drill, don't need half the power it has, it was outpacing my brushed impact putting 4 inch screws in. The direction switch is fine when you get used to it and you can tell why they haven't put a clunk clunk switch in
The switch position is great. You hold the drill high like a drywall gun and pull trigger with middle or ring finger. Thumb can easily ride up to switch direction. This drill is all about control and it has become one of my favorites. Still love to see AvE rip into it though.
I have two of these, first was a desired purchase and the 2nd was just a bonus but well worth it. I absolutely love this drill, and use it nearly every day. The right angle is used not as often but when I need it boy am I happy to have it.
Yea I’ve been an appliance service tech and installer for about 28 years and I love this tool I’ve used it for about a year now and the only thing I don’t like is the damn tactile switch as well . The magnet on the front guard comes in handy When working on a built-in oven or anything else with a lot of 1/4” screws I just quickly stick them on that magnet instead of the countertop with a roll all over the place.
I got one for the angle attachments, but I have used it a ton with the driver chuck setup with a bit and the adjustable with a drill bit. It's easier than carrying a drill and driver on my belt
I use a Fein ASCM 12 Q Select. Quite light, brushless, 4-speed, metal 13mm detachable chuck. You can get separate heads (90 degree head, screw bit holder, tap holder, hole saw adapter, socket adapter) Does everything I need whilst on the go.
I was a tool salesman in 2001 selling Festool and this bad boy was in their line up back then. They weren’t an easy sell by it was game amongst us sales guys to see who could sell them.
Im a fire alarm systems technician. This thing comes in super handy when installing control panels, and delicate enough at its lowest setting to assemble boards. I find myself using every head that it comes with. Granted, im not an electrician, just a low voltage guy, but it can do it all. This was my first Milwaukee power tool before going balls deep into the M12 platform.
Nice BOLTR. I've got one of these and found the directional switch an odd change to their normal way of doing things. When using it I find that if you give it the middle finger on the switch, my thumb is within easy reach to change F and R. It works out nice that way without having to shift my hand all around to change direction.
I for one have personally enjoyed your slow descent into madness over time. thanks for documenting it for us so the greener among us can see what is in store...
I have a Lidl small version of this, has the right angle attachment, off centre attachment, adjustable torque thingumy, and a paper/card circular cutter. 4.7V and charges via USB-C, cost under £30 iirc. Useful little tool.
As a part time cabineteer and very proud owner of one of these gems, I could never have put such an eloquently accurate review into such a beautiful arrangement of words. I’m madly in love with this turd of a drill. I bought it just for the transfer case looking attachment. It is as cool as it looks. The rest of the attachments will simply never be used. I would ditch the rest of the drill if I could, but the engineering was clever enough to justify its existence. The D ring magnet handle, however, will never be justified. Delete that thing.
I picked one of these a while ago and was surprised it works as well as it has. I too can't stand the new direction switch but it looks like milwaukee is moving to that style for their low power stuff.
It would easily be solved by putting a cheap led light on the back indicating forward or reverse position then you could easily manipulate the drive selection. A Red /green led would be instantly visible and indicate position.
Hey, you are a Canadian treasure. The technical stuff is eye candy, the words are poetry. I listen to you to restore my sanity (oddly enough). Thank you and well done.
I think the Festool came out with this feature first. I've been using mine in the cabinet making industry over several decades. Both chucks are invaluable.
Black & Decker had something like that back in the early '00s. It had detachable heads for the drill, a sander, and a jig saw. It was actually alright. I still have it around here somewhere, but I haven't seen it for like six years, so I'm not entirely sure.
40+ years ago, black & decker sold.a drill with a sander (disc and belt), jigsaw, and "circular saw" attachment - i.e. stick them in the standard chuck. The circular saw had a strange size blade, so wasn't very useful, long term, but the disc sander and the jigsaw attachment are still going strong. still handy for light work.
It's the "matrix" series. Still up on their site, but who knows if it's still available or not. Looks like the base is just the motor, and all the geartrain stuff is in the attachments.
I had one.. Used it when I was installing duct work.. I brought it to do some work on my Mom's house. I set it down on the bed of my truck, & promptly forgot it was there.. I remembered it was there when I heard it bounce off the street at roughly 45 m.p.h. Needless to say, It died to death that day..🍻🍻
A coworker in our trim carpentry crew bought one of these 3 years ago. Now at least 5 of us have them! I still prefer the smoothness of the Festool though but the Milwaukee is a great drill!
I've had one of these for about a year and a half. Use it all the time. I've combo'd the 90° and offset attachments many times. I keep a box of driver bits and a box of hex drill bits in that carry bag so everything I need is in the same place. The only real power issue I've run into is with those screw-tip spades, but the pointed tips are fine. I didn't like the forward/reverse switch much at first, but I have large hands so I can reach it with my thumb so I've gotten used to it.
I am loving this tool. It works incredibly well for finish installation of cabinets, plumbing, hardware and appliances. God, I hate the forward and reverse switch but they could fix it easily by putting: An indicator light say red or green on the rear of the unit to indicate drive direction. Then it is perfect
I have this thing...its fantastic esp. for electrical install work both rough in and installing devices its unbeatable. the low clutch setting is also low enough that you can just go full speed till the clicks on conduit fittings, receptacle screws, grounds etc... I have yet to strip anything with it set on low clutch including on cheap residential grade receptacles mounting screw.. which are made of some sort of extra soft cheese. The top mounted direction switch is actually great once you get use to it b/c you can hit it with you thumb when working it drywall gun style.
I bought one of these about a year ago, it just looked too cool. I expected junk but I love this thing. I do hate the forward/reverse button on top. Now you need two hands to change direction. Another engineering marvel.
