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I can't get over how it sounds (like a jet warming up). this has everything you need in a corded drill; it is a beautifully engineered tool.
We've had a similar model in our machine shop at work for well over 10 years. Great drill with plenty of power. and i think about all's we've done is fix the trigger switch. It gets beat on (lots of holes in steel plates, covered in oily chips,.). This is the drill to have when you want good variable speed control. Well built.
I don't know if quality has suffered, it seems fine to me. google it, you'll find pros who have 20+ year old versions of this drill.The only downside is that it is now made in China instead of Mexico and before that it was made in the USA; you'll see the cost is lower now than it was long ago as a result. A heavy duty long lasting wonder drill. Oh, it is heavy too.My old friend has had this model drill for 20 years.
I bought the 0234-6 last week from Amazon and I just got it. I really need this drill or else I would return it. But mine says MADE IN CHINA. Why.
Very sad that this is the direction that our country is headed in.Everything works so far. I am very disappointed. I will keep this review updated and report any issues I have with it. Construction looks good but I have yet to put it to use. I hope it is just as good as the ones made in the USA but I have my doubts. I specifically bought this brand because everyone said they were made in the good old US of A.
The box says 5 year warranty. 5 Stars for now. Why Milwaukee. I would have gladly paid $40 more for a drill made in the USA.
It's powerful - way more powerful than I have needed so far. It's kind of heavy for me - I am typically using it for repetitive tasks, but the support handle that comes with the drill works wonders to eliminate wrist fatigue. Putting the bits in is SO simple and the forward/reverse switch is conveniently located right next to the trigger. So, the Milwaukee drill was my very first power tool. Overall, I'm really glad I bought this drill. I've used it with various bits on wood (oak, birch, pine, plywood) and on clay to drill a hole in the bottom of a beautiful glazed clay pot that I wanted to turn into a planter. I am so proud of myself for looking on Amazon at all these glowing reviews and taking the plunge to buy it (and modest too). It worked SO well.
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