Milwaukee M12 Drill/Driver Combo

I’ve had the Milwaukee M12 drill/driver for about about 3 1/2 years. It replaced 2 Nicad drill that happened to craok at the same time. These are so superior in every way there’s no comparison. Lighter, smaller, and just as much power with batteries that hold there charge very well. Like any battery tool, they do die. So anticipating that I just purchased 2 of the larger battery packs for them. The original batteries were still doing quite well, but the larger ones not only provide more run time between charges, they allow you to stand the tool up on the handle. The 12V power is more than enough for a hobbyist shop and all in all I think they are great. No experience with the Rigid tools, though. I know a lot if guys are really happy with that lifetime warranty arrangement.

-- Our village hasn't lost it's idiot, he was elected to congress.

I love mine, that’s a great price.

-- Bondo Gaposis

Fred – The kit actually comes with three batteries, one of them being the larger battery

Bondo – that is exactly what I was thinking.

Ive got the M12 as well and I really like that little driver. Its since replaced my 18v Dewalt. The first time I broke it out my wife and I were installing some cement board underlayment. She proceeded to chime in with “What’d ya borrow your mothers drill?”. We chuckled and I handed her the drill so she could drive some screws. Drove the first one and she tweaked her wrist. Ive had it for about a year now and its a workhorse, the battery life is awesome too.

-- Its not a crack, its a casting imperfection.

Killer price. I have the 1st generation M12 tools (drill, impact driver, screwdriver and hackzall) and absolutely love them. Haven’t found any reasonable task they can’t perform.

-- https://www.jtplaneworks.com - In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.

The new M12 Fuel version is a better drill but for that price I would go ahead and get it. I have both Fuel and non Fuel Milwaukee tools and it’s amazing how superior the Fuel versions are but the original versions are still better than anything else out there. You really can’t go wrong at that price and I would jump on it.

-- Earl

Earl, is the Fuel version the newer brushless style motor?

-- Our village hasn't lost it's idiot, he was elected to congress.

Earl, is the Fuel version the newer brushless style motor?

- Fred Hargis

Yes, that is how Milwaukee designates brushless tools.

-- https://www.jtplaneworks.com - In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.

I just bought that kit this past Wednesday for 129.00.

I do like them very much. I bought both the drill and impact about 4 years ago, batteries are shot. I decided to double up for the same reason you are.

I didn’t have time to do it at lunch, so I ran out last night and grabbed a set. $95 after the military discount. I have two picnic tables to make today which will give me a good idea of how well I will like them.

I would also get the larger battery packs that Fred Hargis(post #1) linked,they give you longer supply of power and also give you the ability to stand your drill/driver up on a surface,I have the sames set plus the right angle drill which happens to be a very useful tool .

-- Ken from Ontario, Canada

The kit actually came with one of those batteries, total of three. I’m curious to see how many screws I can drive on a battery.

So I have to say, I’m impressed. Nice light weight drill and driver that fit good in the hand. I do wish the batteries lasted a bit longer, but I suppose since I have three batteries, there shouldn’t be a reason why I’m ever without a charged battery.

I bought that kit Saturday and there was no 3rd battery in the box!!
Home Depot is supposed to be scrounging me up a battery this week somewhere!!!

-- Semper Fi