Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Right Angle Drill (Tool-Only)

A:  Sure! It maxes out at 800 rpm and 100 in. lb. of torque unloaded, so as long as you don't have to dig in too hard it would do a fine job. I would keep a spare charged battery at hand since it is only 12v, constant use will drain them faster!

A:  i would think you would want to use an orbital buffer you would be less appt to leave deep scratches if you were to stay on one spot to long (got to keep moving) this drill would work but you would need to have extra batteries

A:  It depends on the type of bit you are using. The maximum size shank would be 3/8” but you can get bits with a 3/8” shank that will drill a much bigger hole.

A:  The manual says you can use up to a 1" spade bit but I had problems with 1" bits bogging down. This was drilling in framing from an older home. 3/4" bits worked fine. You can see more in my review below.

A:  I know it won't easily drill a 3/4" hole through a 2x4 with a spade bit.

A:  Honestly small. Anything slightly big and it locks up. 1/2 at best

A:  Per the Operators Manual, max capacity in wood with a twist drill bit is 3/8", with a spade bit = 1".

A:  High torque but less speed yet very controllable depends on your material your working with tight space work with very good controllability

A:  It will work, I just tried that yesterday, but in my opinion, it spins too slow for any big jobs.

A:  High torque but less speed yet very controllable depends on your material your working with tight space work with very good controllability. Good luck Jim

A:  High torque but less speed yet very controllable depends on your material your working with

A:  Not really, it will work better with wire wheel.

A:  I don't think so. It doesn't seem to spin fast enough. Great for drilling and fastening screws but not as a cut off tool.

A:  I have found that most drills do not have enough speed for that use. I use air powered die grinders for that.

A:  If 800 RPM is enough, then yes, and I have used it with a 2" disk.

A:  I would say it wouldn’t spin fast enough for the speed you would need.

A:  Yes on fastest setting

A:  This drill is not designed for use with a hole saw.

A:  It is a standard drill chuck, just at 90° from the body. If the item can be used in a regular drill, it can be used in this tool.

A:  I don't see why not. The chuck works in the same way as a straight drill.

A:  Of course, it is still a drill, just right angle.

A:  If the mandrel will fit in a 3/8" capacity chuck then, yes. There are 3/8" and 1/2" mandrels. However this drill might not have enough power to drill a large hole in thick material.

A:  Yes. Very dependable. Great tool to have

A:  Yes, the tool is reversible.

A:  Yes

A:  Yes it is reversible. There is a toggle tab for the direction in the grip towards the tail section in the grip area.

A:  Yes, you can see the reverse switch right below the trigger in this photo. It toggles from side to side, and puts the unit in forward and reverse mode.

A:  yes, works well for its size

A:  Yes. Absolutely. This was purchased for a specific close quarters project, but has become one of my favorite and most used tools.

A:  Yes, it is reversible.

A:  Yes

A:  yes

A:  The M12 right angle drill was not intended for drilling holes of that size, particularly if you're using a boring bit with a self feeding tip. The unit shuts off and flashes as a protection to the motor as to not over work it and shorten its life. For this application I would use an M18 Drill/Driver or an M18 Hole Hawg if you're working in a tight space.

A:  May be the you have used it wrong, if you twist the drill in the hole any drill tool will stall. Or may be you have used it in a very hard wood that need a special tool. this angle tool is for use kitchen cabinets, in wooden closet. I respect Milwuakee tools, they are powerfull. For heavy works at home I advice you a Milwuakee M12 2403-22 drill/driver. A drill you have to hold it right on the hole otherwise it twist in the hole and stall during action. The drillbit have to be sharp too. I am a contractor with more than 35 years of experience

A:  this tool does have an overload shutoff and if you are overpowering the tool it will shut off. for this size bit, the tool would need to be set in the full drill mode and let the bit do the work, do not force feed or try to rush the job.

A:  Did you have the torque/drill setting set to “drill”? The unit is capable of a lot but It’s sweet spot is more of light duty. A more powerful drill maybe better suited for what you are trying to do especially if you are drilling a 2X4 though it’s long side.

A:  I've had no problem with this drill. I used it on our remodel project and drilled through roughly 25 - 30 studs. Of course it may be the battery you are using. I used the Milwaukee XC6.0 battery.. More capacity.

A:  I got a hard case when I bought this on late 2017

A:  It comes with a bag, no hard case.

A:  Yes it comes with a hard case.

A:  I did and yes it doesn’t come with the hard case which I think it’s wrong because the advertisement clearly show the hard case ,Home Depot should honor that,at least to all of us who already bought them

A:  This product has been discontinued by Milwaukee Tool and the picture is old but, it did come with a case. The replacement kit, 2598-22 comes with a contractor bag.

A:  Gen 1. The Gen 2 are slightly more compact.

A:  These are old tools now, easiest way to tell is the newer model will have 4 speed settings on the impact

A:  This is the first generation model. Still great tools though

A:  these are the 1st Gen.

A:  These are the Gen 1 tools. The Gen 2 set is model 2598-22.

A:  No just the m12 battery but they come with a 4 amp and a 2 amp battery

A:  No they can’t not

A:  The M12 is a tube insert battery and the M18 is slide on track attachment. They are not compatible with each other. I am also not aware of any converters. The larger the amphour battery the longer the run time. You can get various size batteries for each. This is like plugging a 220v appliance into a 110v outlet, it is outside of design parameters. Sorry

A:  No, m12 and m18 are two different line so can't be compatible.

A:  No, they are not compatible with 18V.

A:  No. This is the M12 line which is specifically a 12v system. These are very capable drills compared to the old 18v drills of the past especially with the high capacity 12v battery. I use this drill more than my M18 drill.

A:  No. M12 & M18 are totally different. But there are high capacity M12 batteries.

A:  No, they only use the M12 batteries. They are not compatible with M18.

A:  No. Only m12 batteries.

A:  no, these are 12-volt tools

A:  Whoa, my bad the rachet was 3/8". I don't know if a 1/4' is available but if Milwaukee is looking on, take note. By the way any other tools You can think of to add to the line?

A:  No the 3/8 ratchet is the only one available for that promotion!

A:  It all depends on your needs both have same power its just the size of your sokets