Right Angle Drills

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I use the old style milwaukee right angle for almost all work, mostly because of weight. The Hole hawg takes a toll on my old shoulders and only comes out when I need more torque. I worked with a guy who swore up and down that small pistol drills were the best, those who have tried this method know the dangers of them, even in close quarters like we used them for .One day he put the drill to close to his head and ripped a 4 inch wide section of hair and tissue from his scalp from his hair wrapping around the spinning shaft. He broke down and bought the proper close quarters drill.
 
stickboy1375 said:
I actually have the original Timberwolf before DeWalt bought them out... I don't use the T Handle...
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DeWalt does NOT own Black & Decker ,B&D owns DeWalt, Emglo, Delta, Porter-Cable , and when B&D gets their mitts on a product its not worth owning......
 
norcal said:
DeWalt does NOT own Black & Decker ,B&D owns DeWalt, Emglo, Delta, Porter-Cable , and when B&D gets their mitts on a product its not worth owning......
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B&D made the Timberwolf, now its just has DeWalt written all over it, either way I see no difference in quality in either of the drills....
 
LarryFine said:
Another place right-angle drills shine is for larger hole-saws, such as when cutting holes in drywall for recessed lights. The angle makes it much easier to maintain complete contact with the drywall and resist the hole-saw from walking and scarring the ceiling.
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For this I usually run a regular hole saw backwards (in drywall) , it works beautifully. No binding walking etc...... cuts a perfect hole.
 
mikeames said:
For this I usually run a regular hole saw backwards (in drywall) , it works beautifully. No binding walking etc...... cuts a perfect hole.
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I'll be installing six ona job Friday. I will try the reverse idea and let you know.
 
When I get around to cleaning out one of my gangboxes full of old stuff I am going to send a picture of my Miller Falls 1/2" drill. All steel case. I quit using it years back out of fear for my hands and other bones. That baby had torque.
 
Larry best thing I have found for large holes-saws in rock or plaster is a 1/2"-SDS chuck adaptor for one of the newer model Bosch hammer drills. It has the right amount of torque and speed, and wont bind due to the clutch. And if the clutch slips it just keep ratcheting in until the rotation picks up speed again, but won't take your arm off. *I should mention the this drill does not list hole saws for this size >4" and material (gyb). But does it with far less effort than what it is designed for, 18"X1" holes in hardened concrete.

Also the Millwaukee right-angle 30" extention you mentioned earlier are the bees knees! And great for Air Guitar inspiration!
 
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right angle drill

right angle drill

those right angle drills are great so much lighter than the hogs ...my millwauke has been used and abused for 2 years and works like new...I'm getting that attatchment for side work that thing looks great.
 
EdJ said:
I attempted to post a drill image but failed
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Ed, try this: type
with the entire URL of the image between them, but don't leave spaces; the brackets should abut the URL.
 
e57 said:
Larry best thing I have found for large holes-saws in rock or plaster is a 1/2"-SDS chuck adaptor for one of the newer model Bosch hammer drills.
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E, I have a Bosch SDS-Max rotary hammer, and I've never considerd using it to drill a ceiling. It's just too bulky for the delicacy of the work. Plus, it only has hammer and rotary-hammer modes, no rotary-only, so . . . :)

Besides, the Milwaukee 90-deg head can be attached to either speed up or slow down the chuck speed, and the drill is variable-speed. I've also found that a bit extension makes it easier to control the drill, and from the floor, no less.

Usually, however, I use the Dewalt 36v cordless for most work like this. By the way, I make cheap drywall-dust catchers from those clear plastic potted-pland dirt/water (mud?) catchers they sell at the orange and blue stores.

Also the Millwaukee right-angle 30" extention you mentioned earlier are the bees knees! And great for Air Guitar inspiration!
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Yes, but don't conside using it for something like hole-saw use, because as you've no doubt noticed, the angle tends to twist the tube, and a hole saw will definitely tend to walk and mar the ceiling.
 
the superhawg

the superhawg

I carry one on my truck it is one sick drill motor. I usually only use this when I am drilling out a whole house and really want to get busy in terminator drill mode. they use them also as the pulling motor for the maxim wirepuller one of them gets as much as 4000 lbs of rope pull with this drill motor
 
I got one too!!!

I got one too!!!

quogueelectric said:
Drumroll please
tylertool_1948_161379515

http://www.tylertool.com/mi161sudrkit.html the SUPERHAWG!! HANG ON TIGHT if this one hangs up the house will spin like the wizard of oz house
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I got me one of those too!!!
It's just like my old hole hawg... but better, stronger, and faster!

I got a hole hawg stuck once... in low gear... it lifted me off the ground!
Now, I'm not a little guy here! I'm a 6'3" United States Marine! It LIFTED ME OFF THE GROUND!!!

And this baby shown above is about 30% more dangerous!!!
I love it!
 
Ohhhh....

Ohhhh....

quogueelectric said:
I carry one on my truck it is one sick drill motor. I usually only use this when I am drilling out a whole house and really want to get busy in terminator drill mode. they use them also as the pulling motor for the maxim wirepuller one of them gets as much as 4000 lbs of rope pull with this drill motor
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I been looking at getting one of those...

Is it worth it?
Is it as easy as the ad says?
 
Right angle drills

Right angle drills

I have used all of the drills mentioned one time or another. I have had the Milwaukee hole hawg for a long time and love it. My help has the Dewault and its great but to heavy for me to use for a long time. The right angle drill is great too but does not have enough power for hard jobs. This message is my opinion and my opinion only it will self-destruct in five seconds. Semper Fi. Buddy
 
superhawg

superhawg

Brady Electric said:
I have used all of the drills mentioned one time or another. I have had the Milwaukee hole hawg for a long time and love it. My help has the Dewault and its great but to heavy for me to use for a long time. The right angle drill is great too but does not have enough power for hard jobs. This message is my opinion and my opinion only it will self-destruct in five seconds. Semper Fi. Buddy
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Do you seriously think you can break a superhawg??? Some of the smaller milwaukee drills had lower amperages and did not have a lot of guts I have heard people complain about them the amperage is right on the nameplate. I am picturing xrays showing compound fractures of the radius bone with the superhawg if you do not pay attention. It is the 50 caliber of the drill world.
 
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