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I'm not roughing in new houses every day or else one of the heavier tools might have been a better call (in which case I'd have opted for the makita DA4031). The 3107 might not be as well designed a tool as the makita unit but it's a super solid traditional performer and I'm sure it won't disappoint, and it has a 5year warranty. I set the right angle drive head so it is at the "high" speed setting, the 3002 might have been the better call since it is a bit faster but I opted for the higher capacity drill.
In 2007 I jumped ship from milwaukee and bought a cordless LXT600 set from makita. I searched for reviews, real ones as opposed to bogus blatant endorsements, or weekenders and only found one where a plumber in CO had reviewed a bunch and it seemed legit. While the tools are designed very well and have a lot of cool innovations that seemed to take milwaukee years to follow (LEDs for illumination), I had many annoying problems with them and a half dozen returns back to makita (sticking chucks, gear boxes stripped out, charger fan, sawzall recip mechanism), at that point I'd be using my trusty 14.4v milwaukee cordless hammerdrill to fill in the gaps.So after all the bs I had to deal with the makita tools I decided to return to milwaukee, and I will do so if I end up replacing my current cordless set, but that won't be for several more years.
Every electrician I worked for had one of these and they are a great tool. I have extensive use with the milwaukee and know it is a great tool and long lasting, also the 5year warranty is a big plus over makita's 3year. The blow molded case is a bummer for bit storage to fix it and make it useful you have to cut a hole in the plastic bridging the lower left & right "pockets".
I was considering the hole hawg or super hawg but couldn't justify the extra weight, and the head on the 3107 is a bit smaller and slower speed overall than the super hawg and a lot smaller than the standard hole hawg. The reviews comparing the milwaukee 3107 to the comparable makita unit all pointed to the makita being slightly superior (easier to remove the chuck & to change the right angle drive unit, quieter operation, higher speed, reversing switch in a better location), regardless of all the pluses for the makita I opted for the milwaukee 3107 kit.
The head swivels, and my version came with the quik-lok cord. Once you get used to the awesome power, it's impossible to go back. The right angle attachment comes off as well so that you can use it as a regular d-handle drill. You can use your whole body to control the drill, which makes for much less tiring work (e.g., when mixing drywall mud).
Don't settle for a lesser corded drill. I also appreciated that this drill is made (mostly, at least) in the USA. The right angle attachment is relatively easy to take off, and it can be switched around to adjust for speed (low and high). In fact, don't get any other corded drill (with rare exception for Milwaukee 1680-21 13 amp 1/2-inch Super Hawg Joist and Stud Drill if all you do is use the right angle function and use it for big hole saws).
I appreciate using this drill over its bigger brothers because it is much, much lighter. The five year warranty is nice, but like with most other Milwaukee tools, I don't expect to use it.Get this drill. As a remodeler, I could never go back to the regular Milwaukee 0299-20 Magnum 8 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill for electrical and plumbing work. The best thing about a right angle drill is that when using an auger bit or similar, the drill doesn't rip your wrist off when it catches.
Can't beat it. Also, it's perfect for NORMAL jobs like holes for wiring in studs. Buy it. If you need to drill through old, full dimension oak floor joist, (very tough job) this thing will do it EASILY. Just put in a self-feeding auger bit, and away you go.
Not only is it a Milwaukee tool but a great tool at a great price.
Comfortable grip and a very reliable brand. Tremendous torque yet not too heavy. You want power. This drill has it.
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