Milwaukee 2611-24 18-Volt Hammer Drill Kit

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The Milwaukee M18 Hammerdrill/Driver delivers revolutionary power, run time and ergonomics. The 4-Pole Frameless Motor generates a best-in-class 650 in-lbs. of torque to meet the application rigors of the jobsite. Utilizing an 18V XC Li-Ion battery, the 2611-24 delivers up to 65% more holes per charge. At only 9 1/4in. long and 5.3 lbs, it is the most compact high performance hammer drill available, which minimizes user fatigue and maximizes productivity by fitting into tight spaces. Cordless: Yes, Volts: 18, Rated RPM: 0 - 450 / 0 - 1,800, Torque (in./lbs.): 650, Blows Per Minute (BPM): 0 - 28,000, Battery Included: Yes, Charger Included: Yes, Case Included: Yes
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- Milwaukee cordless, high performance 18-volt hammer drill kit
- Features 4-Pole frameless motor to maximize tool efficiency to increase run-time; 1/2-Inch single-sleeve ratcheting metal chuck with carbide jaws and variable speed trigger
- The on-board battery fuel gauge displays remaining run-time and built-in LED light illuminates work surface
- The kit includes 2 XC 2.8-Ah Li-Ion batteries, a 1-hour charger, and an impact resistant case
- 9-1/4-Inch at 5.3-pounds; backed by 5-year limited power tool warranty
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 "Excellent drill but overload protection a real problem" 2009-11-15
By Phillip Marsh (Texas)
Overall the M18 is a great drill with an excellent clutch (that does not slip even with small twist drills the way the Hitachi does), good clutch mechanism, 2 speed gear box that is smooth to change, a bright dual LED light setup, and a sturdy case. It does not come with a bit holder or belt clip but you can special order the 4 parts needed and pay an extra $20 for what would have cost Milwaukee 50 cents to add to the kit - don't you love it when the bean counters are in charge.



The Milwaukee has a new design for the side handle that attaches the way the one for the Ridgid drill does at a 90 degree angle to the handle on either side. I prefer the old style which like those on the Makita and DeWalt drills can be anywhere in a 360 degree circle. With some tough drilling situations I like to have the "side" handle straight up just like a heavy duty core drill so I get more effective control over the drill twisting when the bit catches. With the Milwaukee I can't do this and so half the benefit is gone - can still use the handle but is it less effective than with the old design. The engineers probably wanted to make the drill shorter by an inch but this is not a good trade off in my opinion. Where I need short I will use a right angle drill which with its longer main handle works better in controlling any twisting of the drill anyway.



A couple of important caveats to consider before investing in this drill. It uses lithium-ion batteries which are known to overheat and catch fire so the engineers at Milwaukee decided to be very conservative and whenever the power draw exceeds a set level, power is cut to the motor and the LED lights go off. It is an instantaneous cutting off of the power so when using a large hole cutter there is a frequent start and stop and restart and restop while boring a hole which is not at all good. We use lithium-ion powered 18 volt drills from Hitachi, Makita, and DeWalt as well as the Milwaukee M18's and it is only with the Milwaukee drills that we have this problem at anywhere near this level. The only way to get around this is to start off at partial power and slowly add power, being careful not to run the drill at a full torque load.



The manufacturer's specs don't take this overload protection into account and you really cannot use the full power from the drill in situation where there is a high torque load at any point of the process. If Milwaukee had the circuitry designed to operate more like a slow blow fuse one might be able to get access to the full power potential of the drill.



The recharger is also designed to do a very slow charge so it takes 40 minutes on average to recharge the battery compared to 30 minutes with the Makita LXT and 15 minutes with the DeWalt DCD970 batteries. In theory this is supposed to result in longer battery life but on the job it means having a third battery charged and ready which is not something we need with the other drills. A nice touch with the Milwaukee charger is its plug which permits another plug to share the same outlet.



For really heavy duty use the DeWalt DCD970 is a much better drill for two key reasons. First is the more sane overload protection that has yet to cut power to the drill even when we have used it with a Blue Boar TCT Stucco & Wood bit to bore 6-1/4 inch holes through stucco walls and OSB sheathing.



BLUE BOAR 6-1/4" (159mm) Stucco-Brick & Wood Tungsten Carbide Tipped TCT Hole Saw with M16 Thread, requires mounting shank with M16 Thread and 10mm carbide pilot bit



The second reason we much prefer the DeWalt DCD970 is that it has a 3-speed gearbox. With a corded drill if the hole cutter is not very efficient (like a bi-metal hole saw or a self feed bit going into wood) it takes longer, sometimes a lot longer, to cut the hole but that is all that happens. With a cordless drill heat is more of a problem and when the power draw is too fast for the battery it loses a lot more of its available power and needs to be recharged after cutting fewer holes or driving fewer screws. The DeWalt DCD970 gives you 3 choices and it is more effective as it works within the "sweet spot" of its power range.



I can cut a hole faster at a slower speed with the DeWalt as it just keeps on turning than when using the M18 where the drill's power keeps going off and on repeatedly. The DeWalt is a smoother operating drill and I can cut 6" holes with a modern hole cutter like the Blue Boar TCT hole cutters and a 18 volt cordless drill, while my Milwaukee corded Hawg stud drill is maxed out with a 4 5/8 inch Milwaukee Selfeed bit. Matching the best hole cutter and the best torque range makes a big difference in how long and how many holes we can cut per battery.



We actually decided on a recent job to time how long it took to make 3 5/8 size holes in 1 1/8 inch thick Advantech subflooring and with a new Lenox bi-metal hole saw it took 45 seconds and it was smoking by the time the first hole had been made. With a Blue Boar TCT hole cutter it took 3 seconds with the DeWalt DCD970 and 5 seconds with the M18, and 4 seconds with a Makita BDF452HW drill which our light duty drill. After cutting the single hole with the Lenox hole saw it took more than half an hour to recharge the M18 battery. Now we know that getting a drill with a wide range of torque gearing and using a modern hole cutter makes all the difference in the world.



BLUE BOAR 3-5/8" (92mm) Self-Feed TCT 2-1/4" deep multipurpose Tungsten Carbide hole cutter outperforms self-feed bits & bi-metal hole saws. Cut wood, MDF, OSB, laminates, Hardie & chipboard, plaster, drywall, brick, Formica, non ferrous materials

 "Best cordless drill out there" 2009-08-22
By 24 voltsdc (Colts country)
I have owned this drill now for several months. I wanted to wait awhile before reviewing it so I could use it in many different applications, and compare it to other drills I have owned.

First thing you notice when using this drill is it's power. I owned the V28 drill prior to this one and I must say the M18 has it beat hands down! I use uni-bits or step bits often and this drill chews through metal like no other drill I have owned. Another thing I noticed was how smooth it operates and the excellent build quality. This drill should hold up to worksite abuse very well.

The drill fits nicely in the hand and is not too heavy. I would say it's heavy enough to know you are using a quality tool and light enough to use all day without straining your wrist or arm.

Battery life is very good. I like the battery gauges that let you know how much battery life is left. This is something Milwaukee invented which was a great idea.

My only complaint is the small case the drill comes with. Could use more storage for bits.

I would recommend this drill to any tradesman or homeowner alike who wants a good quality drill that should last for years.

 "Milwaukee 2611-24 18- Volt Hammer Drill Kit" 2009-06-13
By Federico Lawrence
This is an excellent product that displays a great amount of toque to get the job done.

 "EXCELLENT PRICE AND FAST DELIVERY" 2009-04-22
By Romeo A. Ostorga (LAS VEGAS ,NV)
That was a great experience buying from you,I recomend this company,It's been a pleasure to deal with you guys.

 "Small issues tarnish a great drill" 2009-04-07
By Seth Mccanse (Oregon, IL)
First, I'll state that the drill itself, along with the M18 batteries, are great. If it wasn't for Milwaukee's poor service, this would be a 5 star rating.



I am a partner in a small home building company. We had previously purchased the compact M18 drill/driver (2601-22) and liked it, so decided to invest in their more powerful "flagship" hammer drill/driver as well.



The compact drill/driver came with extremely useful belt hook and bit holder accessories, so I expected them to be on their self-proclaimed "flagship" drill as well. When I discovered these parts missing I contacted Milwaukee, thinking it had been left out by accident, and they said they stopped providing them as standard accessories late last year. So, with shipping and minimum order fees, I had to spend over $20 to get $3 in parts. Very frustrating considering the high cost of this drill.



Second, the trigger switch on my drill died after 3 weeks of light use. I sent it in for warranty repair, and the current estimate is that it is going to take 3-4 weeks to get my drill back because Milwaukee for some reason is not making enough repair parts for this drill. And they would not just send me a new one. Again, extremely frustrating considering the high cost of this drill.














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Milwaukee 0920-29 V18 18-Volt Lithium Ion 4-Pack Combo Kit

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A great professional cordless tool kit. 18 volt Lithium-Ion has the best power-to-weight ratio of any cordless tool and now Milwaukee durability is available in 18 volts and is backed up by a 5-year warranty, the best in the industry. My favorite aspect about Milwaukee Lithium-Ion cordless tools is the "fuel gauge." The "fuel gauge," as they’re calling it, indicates how much battery power is left in the battery, as well as when you need to recharge it. Lithium-Ion batteries do not dissipate their charge like their NiCad cousins. A fully charged, unused NiCad battery will dissipate 20% in 24 hours, where as a Lithium-Ion will only dissipate 1 percent to 2 percent in the same time period. Also, a Lithium-Ion battery will give the tool optimum 18-volt power, until recharge time, when the power output will noticeably drop off suddenly. A fresh NiCad battery will only provide 18-volt power at the beginning and will "fade" in power steadily until recharge time. Do yourself a favor and go Lithium.

Recip Saw
This recip saw, also called "sawzall," after the first one developed many years ago by Milwaukee, has a two-finger trigger and anti-slip rubber grips over the front housing and the handle. This powerful tool has variable speeds, trigger lock-on and an adjustable shoe to extend blade life. This recip saw cuts fast (2,700 strokes per minute) and has a 1-1/8-inch stroke length. Vibration is also low, which makes it more comfortable to use. This 18-volt sawzall has an overload protection clutch to protect the tool during heavy-duty use and a tool-less blade clamp for ease in changing blades. It has a tool-free adjustable shoe to extend blade life and depth-of-cut-control. The balance is a bit off, but when demo-ing with a recip saw, balance is last on your mind. It’s light enough not to cause extra fatigue due to a front-heavy design. The handle doesn’t have enough room, when using the bulkier type of work gloves. If you use a tight-fitting glove, you should have ample room to work comfortably.

Circular Saw
This powerful and fast 6-½-inch cordless saw has a responsive blade brake and a 50 degree bevel. The blade guard has a lower lip to catch on the front edge of lumber during bevel cuts, so it retracts as the cut progresses, instead of getting caught and stalling the cut.

Hammer Drill
This powerful hammer drill boasts 450 in./lbs. of torque and has a ½-inch chuck with ratcheting carbide jaws to securely clamp the bit when drilling and driving. There is nothing more annoying than to have to stop drilling just to retighten the bit in the chuck. This tool drills faster than most, has anti-slip rubber grips and heavy-duty bit storage on either side of the tool. It feels nice in the hand, but is a bit heavy for a Lithium-Ion tool. This is a very nice drill to use and will conquer any task you throw at it.

Light
The light has a long-life, and a very bright Xenon bulb. A nice feature is a belt clip on the light itself, as well as a swivel head for adjusting the light to any angle. There’s even a spare bulb under the lens cap! This is a great feature. I can’t believe no one has thought of this before. It can take weeks to find the time to order a new bulb. Every work light should have an extra bulb. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
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- 18-volt lithium ion combo kit with reciprocating saw, circular saw, hammer drill, and worklight
- Circular saw runs maxmum 3200 rpm; sawzall recip saw delivers up to 2700 strokes per minute; dril offers 450-inch-pounds of torque
- 18-volt batteries fit existing Milwaukee 18-volt Ni-Cad tools; existing 18-volt Ni-Cad batteries will run lithium ion tools
- Kit includes universal charger, battery, carrying case
- 5-year warranty
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 "save your money" 2009-11-25
By Jason M. Leach
I am an electrician who needs tools that will work every day, these were not it! Have had the same kit for one year, except mine came with the impact instead of the circular. The impact and flashlight are the only two I have been satisfied with. When the sawzall bogs down/jams on the material slightly, which it does often, the battery drains instantly. I made two 8"cuts on a 1/4 " piece of plywood the other day and the battery was dead. Almost useless. The V18 hammer drill that came with the kit caught on fire after one year as well. Haven't tried to get it fixed yet..........Very disappointing. I once was a Milwaukee fan, not any more. Wanted to warn others, so they would not make the same very expensive mistake of a purchase.

 "Great Combo" 2009-10-01
By Glen (Cleveland, Ohio)
I've owned the Milwaukee combo for about a month and used it on two small projects so far. It repalces my old 14.4 Nicad combo. The drill is a little heavier than the 14.4 drill but the extra torque and battery life are worth it. The keyless chuck system works well. The trim saw works especially well compared to the old one. The blade depth lock was a little difficult to loosen the first time but worked well since. I have only used the recipricating saw once to cut out a window jamb. It worked well in cutting through the wood and the nails. The charging system works quickly and shuts off when done something my old system did not do. The fuel gauge on the batteries is helpfull in knowing when to charge. As billed there is no power loss as the battery is depleted.



This package should suit my needs for years to come.

 "think about it........." 2009-06-28
By Dan Briggs (CA, USA)
If you are not already married to Milwaukee I WOULD STRONGLY SUGGEST you buy DeWalt or Makita. While the Milwaukee tools themselves are very good, the battery systems suck!!! Read all the problems the NiCads have had, I personally have trashed 7 of them. The V series Lith Ions ARE better but if they are so good THEN WHY DID MILWAUKEE CHANGE THE MOUNTS ON THE M SERIES so they don't fit the V series or NiCad tools!!! Shame on Milwaukee for not passing on the benefits of their newest technology to existing customers

 "Durable Performers" 2009-05-15
By Kenneth L. Drake (Clovis, CA)
Bought this set 10 months ago for me and my help to use for demoing siding, trim, decks, fences, etc. I have a Makita LXT 601 kit for myself. This kit is very durable and powerful for an 18 volt Li set. Batteries slightly outlast the Makitas and well outlast the older Porter-Cable 19.2 volt kit I passed down after 4 1/2 years of use. Outlasts dewalt 18v XRPs (brother's set) The tools themselves are what you would expect fron Milwaukee. The Sawzall has a good handle and front grip, the blade clamp never lets go during a cut and the variable speed is right. Circular saw holds it's adjustments and has a nice baseplate, it's also as powerful, but the lower guard hangs up a bit. The Drill doesn't get used much and is pretty hefty, but it's always the one I get for tougher drilling or using a hole saw. The light works.

Batteries went out at about 180 charges but are under warranty and Milwaukee customer service is very good. These batteries now have a new and better cell formula, so I'm told by a Milwaukee rep. Overall the kit is well built... definately not the lightest or most compact, but a good set for an aggressive builder.

 "Beware of old batteries" 2009-05-07
By Z. Knappenberger
I ordered this set to replace a DeWalt set that was on its last legs. After doing much research, I determined that Milwaukee is at the peak of the price/performance curve for Li tools. I settled on the 4 tool pack (why the flashlight counts as a tool escapes me) knowing these 3 tools would meet most of my needs.



A couple days after receiving the tools and charging each battery thoroughly, I put them to use tearing down an existing deck on the back of my house. I was immediately disappointed. The Sawzall died after about 3 cuts. I tried the other battery with only slightly better results. I finished the job with corded tools, then called customer service. They recommended I take the tools to a service center. The service guy determined the batteries were bad and replaced them both. I then charged these batteries and put the drill to work screwing down backerboard for a tile job.....same poor performance.



Next I called Milwaukee in CA. They had me ship the drill, charger, and replacement batteries to them. 6 days later I got the tools back, with 2 new batteries. That made all the difference. These new batteries are incredible. Power and torque like you wouldn't believe.



So, what was the issue with 4 DOA batteries. My theory goes like this....the local tech taught me how to decode the serial number on the bottom of the battery. Turns out the batteries I got originally and the first set of replacements were all manufactured during the 42nd week of 2006. Must have been a bad run. The new replacements are 14th week of 2009. Bottom line, don't settle for poor performance. If these tools don't work great, get with Milwaukee. And beware of Li batteries made in the 42nd week of 2006.


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Milwaukee 2602-22 M18 18-Volt Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

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The Milwaukee M18 cordless 1/2in. Hammerdrill/Driver not only delivers an industry-leading compact and ergonomic design, but is up to 20% faster in concrete than the competition. In addition, the 2602-22 is the only hammerdrill/driver in its class with an all-metal gear case, providing maximum durability for heavy duty applications. Max. Torque (in.-lbs.): 450, Volts: 18, Speed - No Load (RPM): 0 - 500/0 - 1,700, Chuck Size (in.): 1/2, Keyless Chuck: Yes, Clutch Settings: Yes, Reversible: Yes, Variable Speed: Yes, Battery Amp/Hour: 2.8, Battery Included: Yes (2), Charger Included: Yes, Case Included: Yes
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- 1/2" All Metal Singel Sleeve Ratcheting Chuck
- Drill Speed (RPM): 0-450/0-1,700
- Blows per Minute: 0-29,000
- Max Torque: 550 in-lbs peak torque
- Includes: 2602-20 M18 Cordless 1/2¿ Hammer Drill / Driver, (2) XC High Capacity LITHIUM-ION Batteries, M18 Charger and Carrying Case
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 "milwaukee tools" 2010-03-16
By gary dixon (wv usa)
i have worked in the coal mines and i did purchasing for over 35 yrs and when the electricians and mechainics wanted tools to work with you could not afford to buy something that would not hold up and one of the items they always wanted was a milwaukee products because it would hold up in the conditions that the coal miners would put it thru, and that is a lot, so now i only buy milwaukee because of the experence that i had with this product you can save money on other products but when you want something to last, you get what you pay for and milwaukee is one of the best out there because it works for you, and if somthing does happen to this product we never had a problem getting it fixed under warrenty, as long as it was warranty time period but that is rare that something would happen but like all man made things, it does happen, but its rare for milwaukee,

 "get the 550 in. lbs. model and not this one" 2010-03-15
By Bryan Sanders (Chicago)
No idea why but Milwaukee makes the 2602 in two versions and this one produces 450 in. lbs. of torque and the other produces 550 in. lbs. of torque. It may be that the smaller battery cannot provide enough juice to the drill motor to sustain more torque as the RPM is the same and the torque load should also be the same for both drills.



I bought the 450 inch pound version and having used the 650 inch pound rated 2611 I found there to be a very big difference in power. Difficult drilling operations that the 2611 could handle would stop the 2602 (450 in. lb. version) in its tracks. This also made a big difference in battery life. Boring a single very large hole with the 2611 would drain 25% of the battery charge. Drilling the same size hole in the same material with the 2602 would drain 100% of the battery charge.



For making holes under 1" diameter in wood or smaller than 3/8" in metal or drilling No. 10 screws that are 2" or shorter and this drill will perform well. But go past this to tougher jobs and the drill quickly stumbles. It is too bad that Milwaukee makes two 2602 drills with much different power ratings. With lithium-ion battery power the problem is actually more pronounced thanks to the overload protection.



We switched over to the new modern big gullet hole cutters last year and now cut holes in a fraction of the time and get many more holes per charge. The 5" size is a good test of a drill's true torque and available power that only takes a few minutes and a sawhorse and some scrap plywood or OSB. The time required to make the hole, the amount of battery charge used, and how smooth the cutting is all varies quite a lot and makes a drill's strength or weakness easy to see and measure.



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The Milwaukee drill chuck is excellent as is the clutch and the charger is one of the few intuitive ones that has a red light on when a battery is charging and changes to green when it is complete. Opposite of the way the Hitachi charger works, and the DeWalt charger is also color challenged. Milwaukee makes the best tool cases and the ones for their lithium-ion powered drills are no exception. There is a place for everything that hold everything tightly.



Get the 2602-22 model with the 550 in. lb. rating or get a 2611 which is not a lot more money if you plan on heavy duty use for the drill. Lithium-ion power is both good and bad, and less bad the more powerful the drill and the larger the battery. Lighter drills are fine for light duty tasks but with lithium-ion batteries they also fad quickly when the going gets tough.



Milwaukee 2602-22 M18 18-Volt Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

 "excellent light duty drill" 2010-03-01
By Michael Winters
This is not a heavy duty 18 volt drill that can be used anywhere a cord drill would be used, but for general drilling and screw driving it is a very good drill and the kit is the designed of any on the market. It starts when you open the Milwaukee carry case that is very well built and has a nook for every item, nothing bounces around as with other cases, and there is even a small place to put commonly used drills and screw driving extensions. The drill has the graduations marked as part of the collar and recessed so they will never wear off and are easy to see. The clutch adjustment for screw driving is very smooth and the graduations work well for getting the right setting for whatever size screw is being used. The chuck does a good job of holding small bits but when boring where there is a lot of vibration it will loosen and need to be re-tightened (true with Makita and Hitachi chucks as well).



The half size battery cartridge keeps the weight down of the drill but it is also part of what limits the drill to light to medium duty use. Drilling a difficult hole in a tough material like MDF will quickly deplete the battery charge in just a few holes. The half size battery provides half the power for half as long as a full size battery on a drill like the Milwaukee 2611 (which I also own and use).



Hammer action is good and will get the job done for holes in concrete within its rated size range but the drill does not come with a side handle or a way to attach one later and Milwaukee does not make side handles that hold a depth rod. Again this is a drill designed for DIY projects the average homeowner is likely to take on.



Having a LED light is a big plus and it is odd that all drills made today do not include this as a standard item, cord and cordless alike. It not only helps to spot the area to be drilled or a screw head but can be used to check a measurement or a level when the lighting is not great, as in an attic or crawspace or in a closet or cupboard.



The charger works well and is easy to figure out - red when charging and green when it is done. Why all the drill manufacturers cannot make it this simple is something I cannot understand. Milwaukee has a cord that can accept another plug so one outlet can be used for the charger and can still be used for another tool.



For most purposes this kit is all anyone will ever need and the lithium-ion batteries will provide many recharge cycles and they hold a charge for a very long time. When you use a drill infrequently it is great to not have to recharge the battery first every time. This is the real advantage to lithium-ion batteries and makes up for the problems with the overload protection that restricts their ability to power drills.



Truly a class act all the way. But if you do want a drill to put in a new deck or similar projects you will be happier with drills like the Milwaukee 2611 or the DeWalt DCD970 which are in another performance class altogether.

 "Max Power, Longest Lasting" 2009-08-02
By R. P. KROENING (SE Wisconsin)
I recently purchased the Milwaukee M18 Hammer/Drill/Driver mainly because of the Brand integrity but also because I was tired of carrying many extra batteries that ran out of juice too soon. This one surprised me, completely. I'm more of a weekend project warrior and this one completed many tasks that I normally would use my old Black & Decker in combination with an electric drill. I actually used this drill for 3 days before I broke out the second battery for the first time. And the available power and torque is amazing, far surpassing the capabilities of even my electric drill. One should note that two hands should be used when you know it will be a tough job because the torque of this lightweight monster could put a serious hurt on your wrist. Now I'm looking to replace ALL my cordless tools with the M18 Family. The M18 6.5 inch circular saw is next on my list. Yeah, they cost more than most of your average tools, but the benefits far outweigh and are totally worth it.


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The Milwaukee M18 cordless 4-tool combo kit includes the 1/2in. Hammerdrill/Driver, Sawzall Recip Saw, Circular Saw and Worklight. The M18 Cordless System's patented technologies and electronics, innovative motor design, and superior ergonomics provide the most efficient blend of power, weight and performance in the industry. Tools Included: Hammerdrill/driver, Sawzall recip saw, circular saw and worklight, Storage Case Included: Yes, Volts: 18, Battery Type: M18 Lithium-Ion, Battery Included: Yes (2), Charger Included: Yes
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- M18 Cordless 1/2-Inch hammer drill / driver with Milwaukee 4-Pole frameless motor delivers 550-Inch-Pound of peak torque, 0-450/0-1,700 RPM and 29,000 BPM
- M18 Cordless sawzall reciprocating saw with patented gear-protecting clutch and counter balance mechanism
- M18 Cordless 6-1/2-Inch circular saw delivers 3,500 RPM with magnesium upper and lower guards for maximum durability
- M18 Cordless work light provides a fold-away hook for hands free use and a 135-Degree rotating head to direct light at the work area
- Includes: M18 2620-20 1/2-Inch hammer drill/driver, M18 2620-20 SAWZALL recip saw , M18 6-1/2-Inch circ saw, M18 work light , (2) M18 XC high capacity lithium-ion batteries, 1-Hour charger, (1)general purpose sawzall blade, contractor bag
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 "Amazon saved the day" 2010-02-12
By Will Plotner Jr.
I initally bought two set of tools and gave one set to my dad for Christmas. Upon setting up he had the bolt that sets the circular saw blade break off in the saw. I contacted Amazon and would you believe had set to me within 3 working days. They gave me 30 days to get the broken one back, but got us a new set that fast. WOW! They also provided a packing label for UPS or FEDEX (I can't remember) so we didn't have to pay chipping for the new set or the broken set to get back to AMAZON.



This is a credit to both the retainer (Amazon) and I assume the manufacturer for staning behind their product.



I'm a true believer and very satisfied with the tools since this little incident.

 "This Combo Kit is Your Best Deal" 2009-12-21
By D. Hare (Keystone State, USA)
I just purchased this combo and have had no problems with charging or batteries. If you do happen to encounter any issues and need support, either Amazon or Milwaukee will assist with an exchange or return. NO WORRIES.

Purchase this kit with confidence.

This is a great kit for the $$ and you will have the tools to tackle most any job.....all without the cords!

 "These Things are Terrible!" 2009-12-11
By Michael T. Ogburn
I received the tools on a Thursday and was excited about them as I usually am when I get new tools. Put the battery on the charger figured after 30 minutes I could see how they worked. Since that's what I have seen with all of the other Li-ion battery tools. After 30 minutes nothing happened no power tried the flashlight the drill and the saw in case it was the particular tool. Then I ran to town to grab some dinner. Tried the other battery when I got back nothing happened again. Well I gave it one last shot let one of the batteries charge overnight. Again this morning nothing happened. I have had milwaukee stuff before and liked it very much. But this set is the biggest joke I have ever ordered and they are going back.


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Milwaukee 48-11-2232 Value Pack 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Slide Style Battery, 2 Pack

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- Milwaukee 18-volt Ni-Cad 2-battery pack; no memory effect--full battery capacity always available
- For use with all 18-volt Milwaukee tools; (excludes models 1108, 3108, 5364, and 6516)
- Rugged plastic shell
- 2 battery packs; charger not included
- 5.1 pounds total; 5-year warranty
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 "Milwaukee Tools the best there is at this price." 2009-09-07
By S. Howes (USA)
I own a large selection of Milwaukee tools and a few Hilti tools. IMO, getting Milwaukee products are like getting Hilti products for a little less money. However, if you work in punishing, demanding conditions everyday, all day, then Hilti may be the way to go for the very long haul. For 90%, Milwaukee is a good bet

 "One of the two died" 2009-06-27
By John Samadi (Florida)
I had two of these, both look like new as I lightly use them. One died. The other still working. Manufacturer's defect is the only reason I can think of.

 "Cordless battery" 2009-06-15
By Arthur T. Pierce Jr. (North Carolina USA)
Batteries are as good as they make. I own several cordless tools and found the milwaukee to me the easiest on batteries. Dewalt seems to last on a average of 6 to 8 months, where Milwaukee seems to last nearly 18 months before needing replacement. I use mine alot so your results may very. The new Ion technology is promsing and I hope in the next 5 years to see batteries that will last extend periods of time without quiting

 "Milwaukee 18v replacement battery packs" 2008-12-24
By M. Wilbert (USA)
The batteries seem to work as the originals. The price of the two pack is much cheaper then purchasing them separately at your local home improvement stores.

 "Steady performers" 2008-12-22
By Bradley O. Hudson
These batteries are steady performers and help to give my 18 Volt tools "second-life" after the factory original batteries wore out.


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Technical Details

- Heavy-duty 2-speed metal gear box
- Compact motor delivers 400 inch-pounds of maximum torque
- Built-in LED light illuminates work surfaces
- Lightweight at 4-pounds
- Superior bit grip with Yukiwa chuck
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 "best 18v compact cordless even with its 2-speed gearbox" 2010-02-13
By Michael Winters
We use a lot of drills and periodically switch to new models when we believe (and validate through our testing) that a new model may provide better performance on the job site. We used to go through a lot of NiCad battery packs during the year and would regularly send off the Milwaukee's in particular off to get rebuilt by a company that specializes in battery rebuilds. With the switch to lithium-ion we first bought Makita drills because they were the first to start offering them.



With the Makita drills we found that parts were often left out of kits and had to be special ordered like bit holders and belt clips, the case designs were sturdy even if a bit crude, the clutches were average (neither great nor bad) and the drills themselves were very light even though a bit underpowered compared to the 18 volt NiCad battery powered Milwaukee drills we had been using.



We have supplied our guys with both the Milwaukee 2601 drills and the Milwaukee 2611 hammer drills. Overall the 2601 is great for what we need it to do - i.e. light to medium duty jobs where we like its light weight and excellent design. Milwaukee has without a doubt the best drill chuck for general use and the smoothest clutch action. The half size lithium-ion batteries charge in more time than the Makita but we have been replacing them with the full size batteries which take about the same amount of time to charge.



The RPM ranges are better than most and the high speed range works well even when drilling through steel which in the past was when we would get out a cord drill. For high torque applications the lack of a side handle makes the drill difficult to control as is the case with all such drills. The new Milwaukee drills with side handles are designed to have to be attached at a 90 degree angle (same new feature or defect is found with the new Ridgid drills) which is a lot less useful than the ones that can be set at any angle as on the DeWalt, Makita, and Bosch drills we have used.



The charger has lights that indicate the charge state of the battery and is a little confusing at first. Why every manufacturer has their own thoughts about how to indicate a battery is charging or fully charged is beyond me. Some have a red light that flashes to indicate the battery is charging, others to indicate it has fully charged, and others to indicate that the battery has a defect. A nice feature on the Milwaukee charger is a plug end that accepts another plug so you can have the charger plugged into an extension cord or outlet and still plug in something else at the same time. There is also room in the case to have the power cord for the charger sitting underneath it in the case.



Being able to tell the approximate charge level of the battery by pressing a raised area on the battery is handy and likely to help prolong the battery life if you don't keep recharging batteries that do not really need a recharge. I have read different manufacturer's recommendations with regard to recharging their batteries but the consensus seems to be that it is best to bring the battery to full charge before storing it away until the next use.



When I bought our first drill with an LED light it seemed like a trivial feature. Now I would be hard pressed to buy a drill without one. So much nicer to be in a crawlspace or in an attic or just working at dusk and be able to see what you are doing without having to use a headlight or have a flashlight in your mouth. The Milwaukee 2601 LED has a very broad which is an additional refinement that you may never notice or find very useful, but it is there if you need it and further evidence of the thought Milwaukee's product engineers put into the drill.



These are some of the details that manufacturers continue to leave out of the manuals and don't even bother to provide on their websites as downloadable PDF files. Instead we get the very spartan bits of information in 3 or 4 languages. I have yet to find recommended RPM ranges that are truly useful from any of the drill companies. They all recommend high speed for drilling small holes and low speed for large holes as though that really covers it. Even the clutch setting are a trial and error process which seems unnecessary. Does a setting of 10 provide twice the slippage of a 20 setting - who knows and is willing to tell.



The kit case is the best thought out design of any on the market and far better than the ones from Makita and DeWalt and Hitachi. Why you can spend $200-400 on a kit and get a lousy case is another peeve of mine. With the Milwaukee case design everything has an obvious home and even if the case bounces around in the back of the truck everything inside is protected. There is even a fair amount of room for spare bits or a countersink set.



I liked that the drill came with a good belt clip and bit holder. First time I have bought a kit where everything that showed on the side of the packaging was actually included with the kit. Usually the clips and belt holders are left off and I have to decide whether it is worth spending another $30 to special order the parts from Makita or Milwaukee. It is also a good belt clip and not like the one that Hitachi design that I never used.



Drill power is good for a drill of this size and weight and so long as you use modern bits and hole cutters with it you will be happy with its performance. I have used the drill to quickly cut 6-1/4" holes in Advantech and plywood subflooring and although it is not the best drill for this particular job it shows what can be done with the right hole cutter (in this case a Blue Boar TCT though even the Big Hawgs make a big difference in performance).



BLUE BOAR 6-1/4" (159mm) Self-Feed TCT 2-1/4" deep multipurpose Tungsten Carbide hole cutter outperforms self-feed bits & bi-metal hole saws. Cut wood, MDF, OSB, laminates, Hardie & chipboard, plaster, drywall, brick, Formica



I have used this drill to make 4" holes through stucco and OSB sheathing in less than a minute using a special TCT Stucco bit which again shows that the proper hole cutter is important for good performance with cordless drills. Lots of people I know show up at a job site with a half dozen spare batteries when all they really need to do ins invest in some modern hole cutters and high performance drills. Toss your bi-metal holes saws or relegate them for use only on steel panel and you will be a lot happier with the performance of whatever cordless drill you have now or end up buying in the future. Had we realized the performance difference we would have stayed with our NiCad drills a lot longer.



With Lithium-ion drills there is a safety circuit that is designed to cut power to the drill motor and LED in high draw situations to keep the battery from overheating. The downside is that drill times can easily double especially when the wrong torque range or speed setting is used or you start cutting too fast and forcing the bit or hole cutter into the work piece. Good technique that is adjusted for the particular drill is important with brute force providing poor results that are more the fault of the worker than the drill.



Just be aware that the drill manufacturers have not agreed on a standard testing procedure much less one that would accurately reflect real world use of their cordless drills. It is even more of a joke with the lithium-ion drills where the ratings don't reflect the real power output that can be obtained before the overload protection cuts power to the drill motor. With the Hitachi and Makita drills the drilling time is often double that of other powers in their class and I have little doubt that the problem is due to their overly conservative lithium-ion overload settings.



So far the chucks on our drills have been holding up very well and runout does not seem to be a problem. With the older Milwaukees drill runout was above average and not in the same class as the Bosch drills. Time will tell if the Milwaukee chucks hold up better but if you want the ultimate in smoothness for precision drilling the Bosch drills are worth considering even with their 2-speed gear box limitation (shared by the Milwaukee drills.



The biggest limitations of this drill are the lack of a 3rd speed range and the lack of a side handle, both of which together limit the kinds of jobs you can take on with this drill. But for light to medium tasks the light weight and refinement of the Milwaukee 2601 drills makes them the ones I tend to reach for first. The lightweight Makita drills are very good but the new Milwaukee 2601 drills are just plain better in every way.



With corded drills one had the 3/8" light to medium duty drills and the 1/2" reduced speed high torque wrist breakers to choose from. Now with lithium-ion cordless drills you can often do jobs that in the past meant hauling out the 1/2" stud drill and a 100 foot extension cord so long as you match the drill and the cutters and bits to the job. And don't expect one drill to be both super powerful and lightweight and compact. No free lunch as they say and there are always trade offs with any choice.



For light to medium duty tasks the Milwaukee is better than any other driver drill we have owned, and that includes 18 volt lithium-ion powered ones from Makita, DeWalt, Hitachi, Bosch, and Ridgid. For heavy duty tasks we always reach for the somewhat less sophisticated but amazingly powerful DeWalt DCD970 with its 3-speed gear box and the fastest charging lithium-ion batteries available today.



The good news is that even the worst lithium-ion powered drills are better than their NiCad predecessors in holding a charge for months at a time and providing excellent run times so long as they are not overloaded. The new lithium-ion batteries are likely to last through at least 4 times as many recharge cycles and last years longer than the NiCad battery packs and without the memory problems that often disabled NiCads, and in particular those from Milwaukee. Just save some dollars for new hole cutters and modern drill bits (like the Blue Boar TCT high performance hole cutters, Milwaukee's Big Hawg cutters, and new Bosch Rapid Feed spade bits).



BLUE BOAR TUH14-14 Piece Super Duty Universal Tungsten Carbide TCT Hole Saw kit with 2-1/4" cutting depth cuts more materials than other hole saws. Hard RA90-91 carbide teeth cut faster & last longer, ultra deep side gullets for faster plug removal



BOSCH 3/4" Bosch RapidFeed Spade Bit Part No. SB1009



Hard to appreciate but I have cut 2" holes in 7/8" MDF with a brand new Lenox bi-metal carbide tipped hole saw and it took more than 40 seconds to cut the hole, another couple minutes to knock out the piece of MDF, and 30 plus minutes to get the Milwaukee battery back to a full charge level. With a Blue Boar TCT hole cutter the same size I made multiple holes in the same piece of MDF and each hole took 4 seconds, the cut pieces of MDF just fell out onto the ground so I could start cutting the next hole and I ran out of MDF long before the battery ran out of power. I saw some great video clips on the Hole Pro website showing similar results but I like to do my own testing even if the outcome is the same.

 "THE BEST I HAVE OWNED!" 2010-02-06
By howie (el segundo ca)
I do not have good luck with things that recharge, but this is the best ever!, the batteries charge very quick and last a long time, very smooth, i got hooked on the 18volt milwaukee, and now have alot!! you will be happy!!

 "Not recommended for professionals" 2009-12-18
By M. Palka
Let me start off by saying that this would be a very good drill if the batteries weren't so terrible. I received this drill from my boss as a replacement after my 18 volt 1.5A lithium-ion Makita drill (which I owned for approximately 1.5 years) got stolen at a job site. In this review I will be comparing the two drills. I am a carpenter and I use my drills everyday to install kitchen cabinets and various other projects. This drill is a little heavier and shorter than the Makita. The storage case for this drill is very nice and sturdy. The Makita case feels a little flimsy but it hasn't fallen apart on me during the 1.5 years that I owned the drill. One nice feature about the Milwaukee drill is that it comes with a belt hook and bit storage holder. With the Makita you have to buy those separately on ebay or from Makita parts center. This is a minor thing but it's worth mentioning. I liked how on the Makita drill the light stays on for about 6 seconds after releasing the trigger. On the Milwaukee the light goes off as soon as you let go of the trigger. Now onto the most important part, battery life. The batteries on this drill aren't even in the same league as the Makita batteries. The Makita batteries last about twice as long and provide much more power and torque to the drill. The Makita drill comes with a 15 minute charger while this Milwaukee drill comes with a 30 minute charger. In my opinion the Makita 18 volt drill is hands down the best drill in it's class on the market. I also highly recommend the new Bosch 18v lithium ion drill. My co-worker owns one and I had a chance to use it a few times and was very impressed, but I still prefer Makita by a slight margin. The Makita drill is a little more expensive but you get what you pay for. If you are a homeowner that has a few small projects every now and then, then the Milwaukee drill might be ok for you but for someone that uses their drill everyday I would consider spending the extra money for the Makita drill. I know I will.

 "How many more can we buy" 2009-12-06
By Jack L. Place (Greeneville, TN United States)
This is great drill made for a company with a great history of quality made American products, but it is not American made. I bought one without thought of where it was made because like most of us assumed a Milwaukee would be American made. As above, it's a great drill, but how many more years will we be able to buy these, if there is no longer any American industry. I'm as guilty as anybody, but we are going to have to start insisting on American made consumer choices if we are to reconstruct our economy. We have nearly completely exported or economy and our tax base. When the government wants more taxes where will we get the money since corporations have moved both their manufacturing and bookkeeping offshore?

 "really nice drill" 2009-11-21
By J. Walk
Bought this one after some research and price comparisons. Have used the drill for one big project so far, worked great. Has plenty of power, I like the variable clutch, high and low speed ranges plus variable speed, the clutch is super easy to add or remove bits, the batteries charge in about twenty minutes and the charger has a built-in light display to show charge status as you recharge. Also pretty light weight for the power it puts out. Only negative would be it's a little loud if you're holding right at ear-level, but not enough to make me stop working or put on earplugs.


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NOT compatible with Milwaukee's M18 lithium-ion system.Works with Milwaukee's V18 lithium-ion 18 volt battery system & nickel-cadmium 18 volt battery system.
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Technical Details

- All metal gear box
- Compact, lightweight L-Shape design provides easy access to tight spaces and extended user comfort
- Three modes of operation Hammer Drill / Drill / Chipping
- Robust clutch maintains stiffness to provide necessary torque
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 "buy it now" 2010-02-14
By sparky (lansing, il. United States)
i bought it for the incredible price of 59.00 and it works better than i could of hoped for,i just wish the li-ion battery prices would come down

 "Great Tool at a Great Bargain" 2009-12-24
By John T. Horner (Morgan Hill, CA USA)
I think I've bought most of Milwaukee's discontinued old-style 18V tools thanks to the closeout prices, and I'm sure liking this one. This is a very beautifully made tool (Made in Germany) which is extremely effective at doing the job. My corded hammer drill is going to get a lot less use now. This tool is well balanced, comfortable and easy to keep a grip on.



I love it!

 "roto hammer" 2009-12-21
By Ernest J. Lamadrid (phoenix)
would have liked to have had a box but it still was a good deal. i am happy

 "Bare-Tool Milwaukee 0856-20 18-Volt Cordless Compact SDS Rotary Hammer Drill (Tool Only, No Battery)" 2009-11-03
By Tu Lam (CA USA)
I bought this because I have the batery and the charger for it already. The shipment was on time. The SDS Rotary Hammer work very good. I would recomended to anyone that needed this tool for the home remodeling.

 "Incredible!" 2009-09-06
By Stephen Cunningham (Northern Michigan)
This is one incredible tool. Mine came with a adjustable stop rod that is not shown in the picture. It is built into the side handle and requires no tools to adjust its length, just press on the spring loaded release and adjust the rod to the desired position or remove it if it is in the way. I use this tool to replace a much heavier corded model for doing overhead work. I am installing new drywall in a very old house that had plaster over plaster board wall construction. I have removed the plaster and plaster board on the exterior walls to facilitate the installation of insulation and modern wiring. The underlying structure wasn't exactly designed for drywall. For instance the top plates were not aligned. The top 2x4 plate protruded into the room ½ to ¾ of an inch in some areas making it impossible to install the drywall with a square corner. I used a sharpened flat chisel blade and the hammer mode to quickly cut off the excess material using the lower top plate as a guide. Other than a flush cutting circular saw I can't think of a tool that would have done this job any better, and it is probably safer than using a flush cutting circular saw overhead.



I love this tool. It is strong and compact. It uses my old ni-cad 18 volt batteries as well as my new V-18 Lithium batteries. I bought mine from Tool King at a compettive price and it arrived in the original Milwaukee "bare tool" box along with the product registration paperwork.



One vendor shipped the last tool Milwaukee tool I bought from them in a plain brown box, no Milwaukee packaging and didn't include the operational part of the tool (the metal cutting blade) even though the product description stated it was included, and when I asked them to send it they just said no, ship it back at my expense if I wasn't happy and pay the restocking fee. The entire process set my building project back several weeks. You can read my review of the Milwaukee metal cutting circular saws to get the full story (and be sure to look at the pictures), Amazon did compensate me some of my cost of returning the item but not all of it. Perhaps your results may be better but it has been my experience that some of these vendors are just a little better than others. It cost me a couple of bucks to figure out that the lowest priced vendor isn't always the best choice. I have purchased a lot of tools from many vendors and have always had exceptional service except for my one bad experience. I will pay a couple of dollars more for the product and a couple of dollars less for the shipping and buy from a Vendor like Tool King to get the genuine original Milwaukee packaging and first rate customer service. When I purchased my Milwaukee SDS cordless drill from Took King the total cost of the product and shipping was less than $5 more than the lowest priced vendor.



I have uploaded a picture showing the adjustable stop rod that came with my drill.



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