Customer Reviews

Milwaukee 0524-24 18 Volt 1/2-Inch T-Handle Hammer-Drill 0-500/1600 RPM with Two Batteries, Charger, and Case

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As you may have read in some of my other reviews, I used to be a DeWalt user. Keywords USED TO BE. Well, once again, I replaced my 18 Volt DeWalt hammer drill with this Milwaukee. Because once again, the DeWalt fizzled out in the middle of a job in the middle of Alaska. There are no hardware stores or repair facilities in the remote areas of this state. We have to fly to most of our jobs, so the tools you bring with you are the tools you have to depend heavily on, and DeWalt couldn't make the grade. Between all the recalls of the batteries and chargers and the outright tool failures, I have converted all my tools to Milwaukee. Now that I have that off my chest, let me tell you a little about this drill. First of all, the reversible battery is an absolute must have, this option will save you a ton of grief, and not to mention wrist strain if working overhead. The 20 position clutch works perfectly, you set it to run drywall screws so you don't run through the paper, perfect every time. The hammering mechanism is also top notch, with 20,800 bpm, it has plenty of punch to get through the concrete, and also is great when setting tapcons. I'm also impressed with the 2.4 amp-hour batteries, they provide for alot of power for a long time. I now own 5 Milwaukee cordless tools, and I (as well as my crew) can't say enough about them, ZERO failures with very heavy use in some very harsh arctic conditions. You can't ask for much more.

Recently bought one of these to avoid the hassle of power cords while working along chimney exteriors; the convenience is unbeatable, power is great for common brick and cement block. The only shortcomings are when used alot for deep or large diameter holes, or for lengthly sessions of numerous holes. Battery life just doesn't seem to stand up to the demands of prolonged use. Otherwise, a great tool! Ample power, high torque, very user-friendly. A worthwile investment, just get used to carrying the spare battery on to the job site.

As a salesperson at Home Depot, I get to use most every tool we sell. When it comes to cordless drills, this Milwaukee has the longest run-time and highest power of any we carry, save for the higher-end 24v systems, which are prohibitively heavy. It will drive lag screws all day, it seems, with no trouble at all. Just be sure to hold on tight. It drives lags faster than the newer impact drivers on the market that produce super-high torque ratings at the expense of speed. The all-metal keyless chuck is great to have, the keyless chucks with plastic grips tend to wear out quickly if they rub against anything while drilling. This drill's only downfall is its weight. I personally purchased one based on my experience at work, but there are drills out there that are easier to handle. I wouldn't want to use it sheetrocking a ceiling, but if I were building a deck, using 4x4s, lags, timberloks, etc. this would be the one cordless I'd pick.

This drill is incredibly tough. I've dropped it plenty of times and no harm done. The metal chuck is a must-have feature. Nylon chucks get screwed up pretty quick if they rub up against things while drilling. The hammer-drill's capacity is 3/8" in masonry and that's no lies. It even drills 3/8" holes the various rockes with no trouble.

It is the most powerful and longest runtime of any corless I've ever used. It charges up in one hour, long before your second battery runs out. The case is nice. It has space for a 18V worklight; I have one (Very brite, great runtime). Some more bit storage would be nice.

This is one serious drill. More power than some impact wrenches. Anyone needing a real drill should get this one and leave the cheesy brands alone.

As good or better than any drill with a plug on it. I purchased this to replace a Dewalt cordless drill...WOW what a difference. This unit's batteries will hold the charge when not being used unlike the Dewalt's cheaper batteries. Nothings worse then showing up to a customers house and having to charge batteries for an hour before you can work. Just for fun I chucked up a 3/8 rod between this drill and my old Dewalt. Had a friend hold the Dewalt and I held the Milwaukee...we had a kind of "twist of war" needless to say the Milwaukee ate its lunch. As a side note, dont try that at home...it's hard on your friends wrists and arms...hehe.

This is truly one of the best deals out there. It will do anything you could ask of a cordless. drilling wood metal or concrete or driving screws of all sizes with its sensitive clutch.You don't want anything bigger. Balance , power and runtime are unsurpassed. It's not as quiet as the Makita but it is less expensive , has just as much power and comes with metal chuck and a much longer warranty. Best of all, it's not yellow!

Let me start off by saying that for the past 20 years I have been a devout fan of Milwaukee tools. So, it is with great regret that I found this drill failing me in many ways. I bought my first Milwauke cordless drill after destroying several other brands first; they include Dewalts, Mikitas, and a Porter Cable. Let's just say that I use a drill a LOT. The first Milwauke was an improvement over the previous brands, but the first time I dropped it from a height off a step ladder (on to concrete) the battery snapped off. NOne of the other drills broke this easily. Milwauke drills have a track system that holds batteries on the body, but when one of the two little (and fragile) tabs that are supposed to hold them in place break- you have a battery that will always keep falling off. Plus, the first time I worked on a job in the early morning, and lay it down for a second in the morning dew of the grass- the motor sqeaked very loudly. I had it serviced, but it still always made a funny sound after that. The brakes ..., too. After putting it through the paces, it wasn't long before the drill had no working break; It would coast to a stop like a regular corded drill. The drill finally died after only 4 months of real construction work. The gears broke/stripped out completely while driving an otherwise very modest load (concrete bolt). I don't like DeWalts that much, but at least they had better fitting batteries, and a relatively sealed moter housing. I gave no special treatment to any of the drills. I purchased a second Milwauke cordless hoping that maybe the first one was just unlucky. No avail. The new Milwauke subjected me to similar malfunctions. They simply don't hold up to any serious construction site use or occasional abuse. Sad.
I considered replacing them with an Hitachi, but my friend talked me into shelling out for a German made Fein. So glad I did. I have TORTURED the Fein and it shows no sign of it whatsoever. I can confirm that Feins are the best drills made- period. End of story. A 12V Fein yeilds amazingly similar power to the 18V Milwauke. The price is the same- but the quality is definately all Fein. Trust me. Yet another drill that outperforms the Milwauke for the money: Panasonic. Sounds hard to believe, but my buddy (works with me) bought one after going through drills like I was. He loves it. I used it a few times. It is holding up beautifully. It's no Fein, but it sure beats the mainstream drills. Check 'em out.

big, heavy & tons of power...it may be more drill than i can handle. using the hammer action, you can drill into concrete in a big hurry and also drive #10 screws all the way through a 2X4. there's so much power that the drill twists in your hand from the torque reaction when you pull the trigger. this is a serious tool and i'm very happy with it.

Beyond a doubt, this is the best cordless drill I have ever used. Powerful, though a bit heavy, I would recommend it highly for most tasks. If you are doing alot of drywall, I would choose a lighter drill but for occational drywall it is fine. I like the clutch so the screws don't drive too deeply. I find one frustrating drawback, it is very difficult to remove the battery. I also have a Milwaukee 14volt drill and it is a breese to remove that battery. I might exchange it for another of the same because of the difficulty removing the battery.

I have used this drill for around 9 months now and have found it to be exceptional. It has tons of power and has no trouble belting through concrete and other masonary. The battery life is better than any other cordless drill I have used and recharging in fast.

The reversible battery is really useful, particularly when working at difficult angles. It is definitely no lightweight, but power to weight is unbeatable. This is my third Milwaukee tool, and I am equally pleased with the quality and performance of the others