Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/4 in. Hex 2-Speed Screwdriver (Tool-Only)

A:  I have both and you should be looking for the M12 basic version and not the M12 Fuel version. On HD website tool only is Model# 2401-20 Internet# 202196516 Store SKU# 1004242282 it Is the basic version and the chuck is similar to your original, but the look of the clutch ring is different.

A:  Check worked fine with one hand. All Milwaukee checks work the same way. Pull out on the bit and sleeve at the same time then push in. Pretty simple.

A:  It is nothing like the hammer drill. But it has extremely light clutch settings ok for most plastics when set to screw and also enough power to drive a 4 inch wood screw into wood with ease when on drill setting.

A:  A 10.8 volt drill, even on it's lowest clutch setting, applies too much torque to plastics. You should use the M4 screwdriver. I use the M4 screwdriver on aircraft interiors without having to worry about damaging upholstery or laminates.

A:  Nice, compact, powerful little driver.

A:  Incomparable. Brushless is by far smoother, easier to control and more powerful. You can feel it fine and the clutch us nice too. I use this daily in vinyl siding and can either with feel or clutch keep it from stripping the plastic no matter the softness. I also have driven 4 inch screws with no pilot hole into solid wood. By chuck I assume you mean clutch. It is geared friction. Unnecessary overall as well with some practice.

A:  You don’t feel the feedback. It feels set to me. I use for small projects like changing outlets.

A:  Hi there! Our M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex 2-Speed Screwdriver has no load speeds of 0-450 RPM and 0-1700 RPM.

A:  Yes, it ejects the bit.

A:  Yes. It pops out.

A:  It ejects the bit and locks open so you can exchange quickly

A:  It will eject one handed.

A:  On the chuck shown it self ejects the bit if its clean and lubricated. Mine gets sticky after much use. Some if the impact chucks (not shown) have to be held open to insert and remove bits.

A:  You can insert the bit by simply pushing it in and it will self lock without touching the collet. To eject the bit you pull the collet forward and the bit will eject out with a gentle spring action.

A:  The ejects it.

A:  Mine quit holding bits at all after six months of light usage. Bits just fall out.

A:  You have to remove it but it kind of pops out a little. You can one hand it easy enough dropping it on whatever surface near you or in other hand.

A:  I dont know where it's made, but I've been running mine hard 5 days a week for 2 years and it's been dropped from 4 to 6 feet a few times and it's working like new. Buy with confidence. I bought a 6AH battery and runtime is excellent....

A:  This is produced overseas, but, I am led to believe it is designed and engineered here, as are all of Milwaukee Tools, save for the Sawzall, which is produced in the USA. Please do not dismiss this tool for that one reason. It has held up for me for a few years now. It installs screws with a great degree of control. The trigger is very easy to control the speed. I use this more than my impact driver.

A:  Some of Milwaukee’s tools are made in USA and some are made in other countries, e.g. China. I’m not sure about this particular tool, but I can say it’s not “crap.” In my work I have used this drill almost every day of the work week for over two years with no problems whatsoever. This includes the drill, two batteries, and charger.

A:  Tough to find made in USA power tools. Dewalt is assembled in USA with foreign components, most of TTI including Milwaukee is made in China or Taiwan. Most of Bosch is made outside Germany but tools made in Hungary are still better than China. Only made in USA Milwaukee tools we have are at least 15 years old and use cords but they're still going strong. Some foreign countries make great tools: Top tier manufacturing: Austria country know for quality manufacturing Germany Bosch, Festool, top quality tools Japan Makita based here some top quality tools still made here Liechtenstein Hilti is based here some tools still made here USA Mid-tier manufacturing Taiwan Apex group brands like gearwrench and other solid affordable tools Hungary Decent quality a lot of Bosch is made here. Low tier but some factories have higher standards than others and produce decent tools Mexico China

A:  It’s not made in USA.

A:  It is NOT made in USA. The label reads “Professionally made in China by Milwaukee Electric Tool PRC”. I am guessing that PRC means Peoples Republic of China. Thanks.

A:  No. Made in China, but this the third one I've owned over the years and its one of my favorite power tools .No problems. Almost use it daily. Couldn't do without it. I replace them about every three years with a new one and friend the old one.

A:  Yes, I researched and compared other brands to this drill motor. I liked the brushless motor and battery life along with the light weight good power and quick quarter inch chuck. Everything I wanted for woodworking.

A:  Yes. There's an 18 setting clutch. High and low speed. Not sure of the RPMs or torque values

A:  Yes.

A:  Yes. Those are the torque setting behind the chuck.

A:  Laura, there is no clutch, but even better, it has an extremely sensitive trigger switch that allows precise control of the speed. I have easily finessed small hinge screws into place, and on the opposite spectrum, have driven three inch deck screws with ease. I use this tool more often than I do my impact driver. I love this tool.

A:  Yes best screw driver EVER

A:  Have not tried it against the Bosch. Personally, I stick with Milwaukee power tools.

A:  I find that the Milwaukee has a higher quality than the Bosch. The overall finish and robustness of the drill is better. The brushless motor is smoother and the drill feels better in your hand. I have been very pleased with Milwaukee Fuel series. One huge thing is that the battery design will not change, so when the battery technology changes, the design to work in older units will not!

A:  I have both and the M12 tools are by far more powerful, the Bosch are still great tools but just don't have as much drive.

A:  I have not used the Bosch, but I am thrilled with the amount of torque and especially the control in driving all screws. It is very easy to slow the speed down with the sensitive trigger to finesse small screws, yet the same ease to drive 3 and one half inch deck screws. For rough work, an impact driver is good, but this screwdriver is for all else. You will have to consider all the tools you can power with the Bosch battery or Milwaukee M12 battery. I have since purchased a few other M12 tools.

A:  This is not a ONE KEY tool and you cannot connect to it with the ONE KEY app. You can manually add it to your ONE KEY inventory in the app but, that's all you can do with it in ONE KEY.

A:  This model doesn't have the 1 key feature. Hope this helps