Milwaukee 0522-20 18 Volt 1/2-Inch Driver/Drill 0-450/1500 RPM, T-Handle (tool only)

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

If you have been dissatisfied with other cordless tools, step up to Milwaukee contractor cordless. The 0522-20, 18-volt T-handle driver/drill has a reversible battery for working in tight spaces and better balance for overhead work. With 400 in/lbs. of torque and 20 different clutch positions this tool is ideal for use as a drill or screwdriver. Drill large holes or long screws into wood, metal, composites, drywall, and other materials. The soft grip reduces pressure points and absorbs tool vibrations. The T-handle design provides optimum balance and comfort. Milwaukee products have a limited warranty, 30-day no-risk trial. The 0522-20 comes with the driver/drill only (no battery).

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TRAK
• Item model number: 0522-20
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,742 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious Heavy Metal, June 29, 2002

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Paul J. Camelia "paulca13" (Redmond, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 0522-20 18 Volt 1/2-Inch Driver/Drill 0-450/1500 RPM, T-Handle (tool only) (Tools & Home Improvement)

OK, I'm a power-tool junkie; love them, want the best I can afford. This drill surpasses every expectation I had of it. I had a perfectly good "orange and black" brand 18-volt cordless, but wasn't really thrilled with the power-to-weight ratio. That, plus the battery life left something to be desired.
I bought this for myself as a birthday present. It's been one of my best tool investments. Folks, this drill is a beast. My cordless drill test is whether I can drive a 3", #8 screw into a doubled 2x4. The old Halloween special couldn't do it; I'd either grind to a halt or strip out the head. When I put the pedal to the metal (or fingers to the plastic) on this one, the only challenge was in not counter-sinking the screw halfway through the work.
It's not light, but it is nicely balanced. The keyless chuck has yet to slip on me, regardless of what I was doing. The reversible battery can come in handy in tight spots, too. I have yet to find anything this thing can't drill through. I often use it with a coarse wire wheel for stripping rust and paint off parts and fasteners on my "vintage" GMC pickup. Never had a problem; it just runs and runs. The charger did quit after about 8 months, and I managed to run on one charged battery for almost 2 weeks, using it almost every day. This isn't the least expensive drill you can buy, but I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with it.