Customer Reviews

Milwaukee 1660-6 7-Amp 1/2-Inch Drill

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great for mixing mud, grout and thin set. I've got three and havn't burned one yet.

I;ve had this tool for about five years now. It is almost never used to drill holes. Myself, and fellow contractor friends, have relegated this tool exclusively for use in High-Torque applications like mixing drywall mud, grout, floor leveler, thinset mortar, even small batches of concrete. I've never had mine act up and none of my buddies have ever seen one burn out. If you're looking for something to run self-feed (forstner) bits through studs & top plates, this isn't the tool to use. Wth a bit installed, it will not fit in between 16" OC stud/joist spaces. A Milwaukee Hole-Hawg or Super Hawg will be much more suited for that application. But if you've got a need to mix cements, grouts, or muds though, this the tool to use.

I picked up one of these at a pawnshop (not quite the same model, mine has variable speed) and am very impressed. I thought the Milwaukee Magnum hole shooter was powerful - this is TWICE as powerful, literally! Electronic speed control would be nice but oh well, you can't have everything. Almost, though!

I use this drill every day to mix thinset morter. My old milwaukee needed rebuilt (still works)to repair cost $160. A new drill $209. at my door no brainer. To be fair old drill was 11 years old still works good, new brushes made it run but needs armature and bearings etc. Why buy anything else.

Have only used it a short time, but so far, it seems to be a great product by Milwaukee. Ordering was easy; delivery was easy. Will probably order via Amazon again in the near future.