Customer Reviews

Milwaukee 0522-24 18 Volt 1/2-Inch T-Handle Driver/Drill 0-450/1500 RPM with Two Batteries, Charger, and Case

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

i've owned Makita, Panasonic, dewalt and used countless others and this is the best one to date. Power is incredible. I can drill through materials that i used only corded drills on before. Quality is evident in this German made drill. It seemed a bit heavy at first, but with the reversable battery the weight is easily overcome by the superb balance. You can't go wrong with this one. Why buy Tawainese or Chinese drills when you can have a fine german made one for the same money?

I've had this drill for nearly a year, and use it pretty heavily in the shop on metal, mostly steel and stainless steel. I get about a week of use out of a single charge, and it only takes 1 hour to charge! Doesn't bog down on even work-hardened stainless like any other drill I've used. It gives me the power I'd expect from a corded drill, without the hassle of a cord.

Friends of mine in construction have used this model of drill for longer than I have, dropped it off buildings, and use it hours a day without any problem. If you can afford it, buy this drill. You won't be dissapointed.

I've owned several cordless drills starting out with light duty Makitas graduating to a 14.4 volt DeWaltXR series and by far this new Milwaukee out performs, (400 inch pounds torque) and outlasts, (2-2.4 amp hour batteries) their best. It is built in the same tradition as their Hole Hawgs, Sawzalls, and their Right Angle Drills. Heavy duty!! The reversable battery feature balances the weight perfectly for the heavier 18 volt tool a feature not available on other drills. With the battery reversed, while screwing down decking, the tool seems lighter, because of the balance, than my old less powerful, DeWalt 14.4 volt too!

I got a response from Milwaukee on the batter problem I reported in another review.

Hello David, I wish you would have wrote to us first. We are aware of the tightness, but it is not in the latches. The housing body screw is to tight in which a Authorized service location could release the pressure on the screw and retighten. We do not recommend battery or charger repair to the customer. The batteries though tight will loosen with time. Thank you John..product service

I have owned many cordless drills in my life.This one feels like a Cadillac in your palm! I Just used it to replace the canvas on my popup camper that the mice have been chewing on all winter.I used my Milwaukee cordless drill for the whole installation.What impressed me with drill was the clutch mechanisum it was very sensitive to quickly screw into plastic without stripping them out! It went very quickly.It saved me [money] off the installation fee from a dealer.And I am sure it will save me more in the future.It is a very versitile tool for heavy and also light!

Same boat as many others - replacing a drill of less juice that died recently and picked this one up. The metal chuck sold me on the idea over the cheaper version. I'm real happy with it so far - it has good torque, the chuck works well, and I like the reversible battery which comes in handy depending on just where you're trying to get in to. Call me finicky - my only suggestion for improvement if the guys from Milwaukee read this is to change the case layout. The battery doesn't fit in real well and the holders for bits only hold the real little ends. Some snap in slots for longer bits would be great.

Great tool! Used a much lower power unit for years. It died and I was left reviewing what the market has to offer. This unit is the best balanced of the 18V units I handled. It just feels right in your hand. Many of the others were too top heavy. That's a real plus when using a product like this for many hours at a time. The all metal chuck is sturdy and easy to use. The reverse switch is conveniently located to allow direction change with one hand. Again, great tool!

As a florida contractor I've seen tools from all over and have used makita, dewalt and many more. This one has a lot going for it. The power will surprise you and it really is not as heavy as you might think. Drilling for tapcons is a breeze and screw running is just fine. A all around fine piece of equipment.

Fast shipment, unexpected that it came only 2 days after it was ordered late at night.
Very light to carry, my husband really loves his new toy.He was doing a project when his old drill gave up.

I bought this drill while doing some remodeling at my girlfriend's house. I didn't want to drive all the way back across town to get my 14.4 Dewalt. I should have!! The bits slip in the chuck and the motor smokes under heavy drilling.
For light duty use this drill is fine, but for heavy drilling you should look elsewhere. This is not a top quality Milwaukee tool!