Milwaukee 5377-6 1/2-Inch Magnum Hammer Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck

by Milwaukee

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

You get two tools in one when you buy this kit. Milwaukee's Magnum hammer drill can be used as a regular drill for boring in wood or metal, or it can be switched over for use as a hammer drill, allowing percussion carbide-bit drilling in concrete and masonry. You can feel the quality of this tool when you hold it--its reinforced nylon resin casing, which is lighter and stronger than metal, offers better heat dissipation and chemical resistance. We found the convenient keyless chuck on this model to have an impressively tough grip, even in the toughest concrete drilling applications.

Of course, when a hammer drill is used in heavy-duty industrial situations, the brushes wear out quickly. Taking this into account, Milwaukee's Magnum drill conveniently comes with a removable brush cartridge system so you can change brushes in seconds (there are even two extra brushes stored inside). We also liked the Quik-Lok cord set, which makes it easy to switch cord lengths (if you have one of the optional cords). There's also a handy depth guide adjustment that makes it easy to repeat accurate holes. While the dual operation of this drill is a great feature, if you intend to use it primarily for wood and metal work, you may want to consider a drill designed for that purpose; the Magnum, because of its dual-action capability, is larger and heavier than standard drills. But if you're interested in a tool that can handle both applications, we think this is a great choice. --Tim Block

From the Manufacturer

For percussion carbide-bit drilling in concrete and masonry and drilling without hammering in wood or metal. Features keyless chuck, turn collar for selection hammer-drill or drill only, two-speed gear shift lever, forward/reversing switch, self-stopping brushes, heavy-duty industrial chuck. Kit comes complete with steel carrying case and 4-piece percussion carbide-tip bit set.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 16.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002247M
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 5377-6
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,311 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One drill for all projects, December 2, 1999

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John E. Sanchez (Pueblo Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 5377-6 1/2-Inch Magnum Hammer Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

Simply put, this is a great drill. I didn't want to buy two or three different drills for my needs, this one covers all the bases. For standard drilling, you have two options: low speed-high torque, or high speed. For concrete, simply set the drill for it's hammer drill function and you are there. After putting this drill to the test for over 5 years, I am still very impressed.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First choice for general-purpose drilling., November 7, 2000

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White, Scott E. (Kerhonkson,, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 5377-6 1/2-Inch Magnum Hammer Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

We now have three of these in the company tool-box, and they all get used on a daily basis. An exceptional combination of power and features (keyless chuck that really works, variable speed, high and low speed ranges, reverse, drill only, hammer/drill, and a detachable cord for convenience) have made these the only corded-drills we now use. The only draw-back to be found is the rather inconvenient lock-on button, which is rather difficult to access at times. Being the only negative point, we all fell that this is a small issue, indeed! Highly recommended, and once used, highly apprecciated.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all-purpose, July 11, 2000

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Peter Pascale "uberstar" (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 5377-6 1/2-Inch Magnum Hammer Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

My father brought this drill out when we built a garage and finished our basement last summer. I almost cried when he took it home at the end of the summer. I used it for everything - mixing plaster, drilling holes for electrical, driving 4 inch screws and lag bolts, drilling in the cement floor of the basement. But the big selling point came early in the projects when we used it to drill 14 inch holes through the ancient concrete basement walls. In one day, we must have drilled 40-50 holes, 14 inches deep, in what was VERY hard concrete. We ended up renting a milwaukee jack hammer to the egress window out along those holes - the concrete was so hard. This tool is light enough for general use, and will last forever. I am sure I will own this one someday, if I don't buy one, I can fight my siblings for it, as I'm sure it will last to be handed down. With the variable speeds, you've got all but the most obscure drilling tasks covered.