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This effectively locks it in place. Although I wish Milwaukee had included a case, and not sold it separately (Milwaukee 48-55-0711 General Purpose Carrying Case for Pistol Grip Tools), it still warrants a solid five stars. Milwaukee 48-76-4025 Quik-Lok 25-Foot 3 Wire Grounded Cord - If pushed back all the way, the side handle fits over some bumps molded onto the nosepiece. Unlike my DeWalt 115-DW236K: 1/2 Inch Heavy-Duty VSR, the chuck is smaller than the nosepiece (by 0.04", but that's enough.).
The bumps allow the side handle to be seated at 30 degree angles (30, 60, 90,120, 150, 180.). so you can't easily clamp the chunk to the drill body by tightening down the handle when it's too far forward. If you're drilling wimpy little holes in wood, this isn't the drill to use. (.although who would do anything that dumb). - Power cords are available in both 8' and 25' lengths. Or dynamite.
At 850 rpm, it runs too slow. The drill comes with the standard 8' version, but I find myself usually using the 25' one. relative to the trigger. In any case, I highly recommend this drill. As long as you can hold on to it, this drill has enough torque to drill through almost anything.and if it can't, you should be using a hammer drill. But if you have to drill 1/2" holes in railroad ties, swing a 3" hole saw, punch a hole through a steel plate, or drill a hole in a concrete block, this'll do the job.The 0302-20 has been pretty well covered by other reviewers, but to fill in a couple of things that haven't mentioned.
If it's not pushed all the way back, you can tighten it down at any angle.
If it holds up as well as my other Milwaukee drills (and I have no reason to believe it wont), it will live a long hard life. Keyless chuck is worth the money. Bought for cabinet shop. Slick handle and cord operation. Bought reconditioned and like the fact that every reconditioned tool gets the once over. Can tell it was lightly used but no biggie. Had to drill 60 4 1/8" holes in 3/4" melamine. Huge power.
It works perfectly and saves the multiple trips around the shop looking for that dang chuck key. It is the best corded 1/2" drill for the money. This is a great tool for the money. Flawless performance. Plus it is fast change out.
I'm buying a lot more plants for my rock garden and butterfly garden because planting is so much easier now. Great Product. If you hit a rock or tree root, the drill will catch and spin your wrist around if you are not careful. But you do have to hold on securely. The keyless chuck makes it easy to exchange these augers and holds them in securely. I bought this drill to use with a 2.75" x 26" Bulb/Plant Auger and a 4.75" x 26" Planting Auger, both of which I purchased from Gempler's. This is a powerful drill which makes using these augers a snap for drilling holes in the ground. I also bought two 50 foot, 12-gauge three-wire, grounded extension cords for work farther out in my backyard, and the drill works fine.
This is the best by far. Very smooth continuous speed control over entire range. Best variable speed circuitry and trigger. I have used many other corded drills. Best 1/2 inch chuck. Very easy to use yet grips with tremendous force and releases easily. Best power for its size (8 Amps).
Put a 4" hole saw on this baby and it has enough torque to break your arm. Joe - don't badmouth a great tool because you do not know how to use it's design features. The handle (sissy bar) sticks out that far for added leverage. However - I have used these magnums for all of the above when it was more expedient or the more proper tool was not close by.
Since I am a contractor I use a hole hawg for mixing drywall mud and heavy stuff. This thing can do it all, do it well and do it quickly. This is a great drill. It's relatively small size might be misleading. It disconnects for easier replacement. I was amused by some of the reviews - Joe's in particular.
I used (abused) the predecessor with keyed chuck for over 20 years before replacing it with this model last year. Over the 20+ years I replaced the cord on the last one twice. I use my three cordlesses for most light drilling and srewdriving. I recommend the proper drill for your job at hand as mentioned above but I cannot imagine a better all-round tool for a homeowner who does not have all the drills I do. I have had this model for over a year now and am ordering another for a gift to my electrician friend. Joe - the cord is wonderful the way it is.
I use a SDS hammerdrill for concrete.
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