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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.
Like my heavy duty Milwaukee hammer drill, which I did fortunately have at that time, the angle drill is obviously a durable workhorse meant for serious drilling/boring. I found it indispensible when I needed to bore a 2" hole from below through a stud plate and subfloor between 12" floor joists right over a nasty concrete foundation wall.
I would warn anyone to think ahead and be aware you can get some terrific torque quickly if you get some bit binding while drilling so use some care or you could strain a wrist quickly.or worse if you are in an awkward position as I find myself at times. For certain jobs, its simply one of those tools you can hardly do without.
I just wish I had had this tool when I built our cabin. Add the self-feed bits and you also won't usually have to force feed or muscle it around as much.
I really like this powerful tool. Drilling studs for electrical and plumbing with a conventional drill gives you angled holes in most cases which can be troublesome.
And you can get those true right angle holes right where you want them in most cases.
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