Milwaukee 2601-22 18-Volt Li-ion Compact Drill Kit
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Manufacturer: MilwaukeeModel: 2601-22
Product features:
- Heavy-duty 2-speed metal gear box
- Compact motor delivers 400 inch-pounds of maximum torque
- Built-in LED light illuminates work surfaces
- Lightweight at 4-pounds
- Superior bit grip with Yukiwa chuck
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Milwaukee 2601-22 18-Volt Li-ion Compact Drill Kit
Customer Review: Great Compact
Summary: 5 Stars
It is not fair to judge a product based on using it for what it is NOT designed to do! If you are going to do large projects, do not buy a compact drill and complain about how it is underpowered! I've been using cordless drills for decades. At this point in their development, all the companies have a line of drills that are for heavy projects and a line that are for less heavy drilling, but more compact. If the compact drills would do everything the big ones would, there would only be compact drills. People do not buy larger drills because they like to lug around heavy objects, they buy them so they can have more power. All the major brands make a compact like this one that has a battery with around 1.5 ah. The small battery is included because it is rightly assumed you need the most compact package. If you are building a deck, you don't need compact drill, you need powerful one. If you are doing heavy drilling for long periods, do not buy this drill. It is not designed for that activity. Somehow, the manufacturers need to publish a guide that helps buyers know what uses their products are best for.
I am a woodworker, so I need a compact drill to get in tight spaces. This Milwaukee is a great compact. Only the Hitachi is smaller in height and length (by about 1/8 of an inch). If you are buying this drill to use as intended, it is the best on the market. I've had the Makita , Rigid and Hitachi of the same type. They are all quite close in how they perform, but this Milwaukee is the best in how it runs. The ratchet is smooth and has a good range, the brake is smooth (the Hitachi brake is a little clunky). Only the Hitachi has a greater power to weight/size ratio - it is 460 pounds of torque compared to 450 for the Milwaukee. This Milwaukee is a great drill. I've had mine for 2 1/2 years and worn out a set of batteries. This is the average life span for these batteries, no matter what the brand. I have learned that it is better to keep your charger indoors, out of extreme temps. This goes for all Li-Ion batteries. The Makita and Milwaukee are the best built in this class. The Hitachi has a little more power and is smaller and lighter but does not have a battery level indicator and is a little more clunky in how it runs. The Rigid and Dewalt are fine, but not as good in build quality. The Makita is a close second to this drill, but, the ratchet mechanism and motor are not as smooth. If you are going to use this drill for what it is designed to do, you will be very happy with it.
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