9/21/2023 0 Comments Milwaukee impact drill review![]() First was at how stout the tiny tools felt, and the sense of torque, both of which made it look to be a good purchase option for someone hoping to escape the weight and bulk of full-sized cordless tools.Įver since their inception, cordless tools were supposed to free us, and they did very well, but now along comes a newer generation of compact cordless designs which offer not only to free us from cords, but also to carry more compactly. When I first saw the M12 kit that I subsequently ended up buying there were a couple of thoughts I immediately had. You can find the Milwaukee M12 2410-22 Drill Driver kit from our sponsor, Ohio Power Tool for a bargain $149.02. The Milwaukee M12 3/8″ drill driver comes in a very nice protective hard case and includes 2 batteries and a charger. George, whom Milwaukee agreed to let keep the tool after testing, was very happy to add the 2410-22 M12 drill driver to his tool box, especially since it “didn’t fry” during his gauntlet of electrical tasks and on-the-job torture. But, we can’t always have it all in one tool. ![]() He also found, “The chuck stayed when it was supposed to, and released with very little trouble.” George felt the addition of an impact feature would make this the dream driver. Like us, he also liked the battery monitoring lights. ![]() George rated torque as “good for its size”, battery life as “excellent” and the LED light as working better than other similar models. George attributes the short tool life span to “endless drops off tall ladders, skidding in and out of the tool bag, mud & rain, and being thrown in and out of the truck.” Like many tradesmen, George is known for his skills, not for being gentle. In fact, power tools have a shorter life expectancy with George, than they would in the relatively docile environment found in many DIY’ers garages. This was cause for celebration because, frankly, many of George’s tools don’t survive that long. George was happy to report that after several weeks on the job, the M12 Drill Driver still worked. The M12 features two speeds, and the second speed really cranks! And with 250 in-lbs of torque, it’s surprisingly capable given it’s compact stature. The drill also has some rubber bumpers around the frame of the tool to help protect it from mild to moderate abuse on the job. It has a compact but still beefy feel in your hand, and the forward / reverse switch is nicely situated. The M12 3/8″ drill driver sports really nice ergonomics. ![]() Rather than call it a “fuel gauge”, we like to refer to it as the “juice-o-meter.” I’m sure Milwaukee will immediately change the name once they read this. The drill also features an LED “fuel gauge”, handy for avoiding unexpectedly running out of battery power. Why LED’s didn’t exist on power tools sooner, we will never know. Like many of the tools in the Milwaukee M12 lineup, the 3/8″ drill driver sports a nice LED light for illuminating your work when you’ve crawled into a light-forsaken recess of your home. I’ll dive into our initial impressions, which will then be followed by George’s in-the-field feedback. Before handing the M12 driver off to George, we gave it a little look ourselves. Milwaukee sent us this drill to check out and then put into the busy hands of one of our pro tradesmen, George of G Prewett Electric in San Diego, CA. The Milwaukee M12 3/8″ Drill Driver 2410-22 packs a lot of features into a compact and light weight package. ![]()
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