Milwaukee 14.4v cordless drill

Posted by on September 2, 2005, 8:13 pm

I am in the market for a cordless drill / driver. I'm not interested
in one of the cheaper 3/8" drills (Skil, B&D, etc.) but for my modest
DIY uses I probably don't need the top-of-the-line pro models either.

Being very happy with Milwaukee jigsaw I've bought a few years ago, I'm
leaning towards one of their 14.4v 1/2" dril / drivers. The specific
models are the 0612-22 Compact Series drill and the 0616-24 Lok-Tor
drill. The 0612 is a bit smaller and lighter, but the Lok-Tor beats it
in torque (460 vs. 390) and run time. The Lok-Tor also has a side
handle. One think that bothers me about the Lok-Tor is that it is a
"new" product; in most cases this is a good thing, but in this case I
really want to hear that the new product is better (esp. considering
Milwaukee is under new ownership).

Pricewise, it looks like the Lok-Tor 0616 will run me about $20 more
than the 0612.

So, what I'd like to hear are any reccomendations between these two
models from someone who has used both. If you feel strongly that I
should the 18V model, or get a different brand (Panasonic, DeWalt,
etc.) let me know that too. Thanks.

Posted by SQLit on September 2, 2005, 8:28 pm

> I am in the market for a cordless drill / driver. I'm not interested
> in one of the cheaper 3/8" drills (Skil, B&D, etc.) but for my modest
> DIY uses I probably don't need the top-of-the-line pro models either.
> Being very happy with Milwaukee jigsaw I've bought a few years ago, I'm
> leaning towards one of their 14.4v 1/2" dril / drivers. The specific
> models are the 0612-22 Compact Series drill and the 0616-24 Lok-Tor
> drill. The 0612 is a bit smaller and lighter, but the Lok-Tor beats it
> in torque (460 vs. 390) and run time. The Lok-Tor also has a side
> handle. One think that bothers me about the Lok-Tor is that it is a
> "new" product; in most cases this is a good thing, but in this case I
> really want to hear that the new product is better (esp. considering
> Milwaukee is under new ownership).
> Pricewise, it looks like the Lok-Tor 0616 will run me about $20 more
> than the 0612.
> So, what I'd like to hear are any reccomendations between these two
> models from someone who has used both. If you feel strongly that I
> should the 18V model, or get a different brand (Panasonic, DeWalt,
> etc.) let me know that too. Thanks.

I have the 18v Dewalt set. Powerful, heavy and some times hard to get into
places. Did I mention heavy?

If your just doing some DIY stuff I suggest that you consider the Chicago
brand by Harbor Freight. Last time I looked their 18 v drill was 40 bucks.
Personally if and when I need another cordless I will consider the 14.4v
stuff. Size is important when trying to get the drill into places. I own
corded drills that go up to half inch so power is not a problem. It is not
that big of a deal to string a cord for me at least.

Posted by AL on September 3, 2005, 1:56 am

If this is your one and only drill, you might want the more powerful one.

>I am in the market for a cordless drill / driver. I'm not interested
> in one of the cheaper 3/8" drills (Skil, B&D, etc.) but for my modest
> DIY uses I probably don't need the top-of-the-line pro models either.
> Being very happy with Milwaukee jigsaw I've bought a few years ago, I'm
> leaning towards one of their 14.4v 1/2" dril / drivers. The specific
> models are the 0612-22 Compact Series drill and the 0616-24 Lok-Tor
> drill. The 0612 is a bit smaller and lighter, but the Lok-Tor beats it
> in torque (460 vs. 390) and run time. The Lok-Tor also has a side
> handle. One think that bothers me about the Lok-Tor is that it is a
> "new" product; in most cases this is a good thing, but in this case I
> really want to hear that the new product is better (esp. considering
> Milwaukee is under new ownership).
> Pricewise, it looks like the Lok-Tor 0616 will run me about $20 more
> than the 0612.
> So, what I'd like to hear are any reccomendations between these two
> models from someone who has used both. If you feel strongly that I
> should the 18V model, or get a different brand (Panasonic, DeWalt,
> etc.) let me know that too. Thanks.
>

Posted by Leon on September 3, 2005, 2:27 pm

> If this is your one and only drill, you might want the more powerful one.

If it is his one and only drill he should consider getting a much cheaper
corded one first.

Posted by AL on September 3, 2005, 12:36 pm

Why? Corded drills are horrible screwdrivers. Any drill can drill a hole.
What sets a good cordless drill apart is its ability to drive screws (via a
clutch and electric brake).

>> If this is your one and only drill, you might want the more powerful one.

> If it is his one and only drill he should consider getting a much cheaper
> corded one first.
>

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Milwaukee 14.4v cordless drill - which to buy?