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this has everything you need in a corded drill; it is a beautifully engineered tool. I can't get over how it sounds (like a jet warming up).
Great drill with plenty of power. We've had a similar model in our machine shop at work for well over 10 years. This is the drill to have when you want good variable speed control. Well built. It gets beat on (lots of holes in steel plates, covered in oily chips,.). and i think about all's we've done is fix the trigger switch.
A heavy duty long lasting wonder drill. Oh, it is heavy too.My old friend has had this model drill for 20 years. google it, you'll find pros who have 20+ year old versions of this drill.The only downside is that it is now made in China instead of Mexico and before that it was made in the USA; you'll see the cost is lower now than it was long ago as a result. I don't know if quality has suffered, it seems fine to me.
But mine says MADE IN CHINA. The box says 5 year warranty. I bought the 0234-6 last week from Amazon and I just got it. I would have gladly paid $40 more for a drill made in the USA. Construction looks good but I have yet to put it to use. Why Milwaukee. I am very disappointed.
I hope it is just as good as the ones made in the USA but I have my doubts. I specifically bought this brand because everyone said they were made in the good old US of A. I will keep this review updated and report any issues I have with it. Why. I really need this drill or else I would return it. Very sad that this is the direction that our country is headed in.Everything works so far. 5 Stars for now.
It's kind of heavy for me - I am typically using it for repetitive tasks, but the support handle that comes with the drill works wonders to eliminate wrist fatigue. I am so proud of myself for looking on Amazon at all these glowing reviews and taking the plunge to buy it (and modest too). So, the Milwaukee drill was my very first power tool. Putting the bits in is SO simple and the forward/reverse switch is conveniently located right next to the trigger. I've used it with various bits on wood (oak, birch, pine, plywood) and on clay to drill a hole in the bottom of a beautiful glazed clay pot that I wanted to turn into a planter. It worked SO well. It's powerful - way more powerful than I have needed so far. Overall, I'm really glad I bought this drill.
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