Hi all!

Could I get some opinions on the current right angle cordless drill offerings out there? I need to get some new drills.

I noticed a number of Milwaukie variations which I could not quite figure the differences on. I get the Hole Hawg vs Super Hawg (weight and power) and quick lock vs chuck but there are several models in each category. Perhaps they are just different year models???

I use Makita but the dual battery application seems weird to me and it seems a bit heavy.

Obviously looking to balance weight with power and longevity of use.

I would appreciate comments from those with specific experience.

We are a low volt shop. Lots of 2" holes for trunk lines and then many 3/4"-1-1/2" holes for branch lines.

Thanks in advance!

Different models may be for different kits, ie, with batteries and without.

The Super Hawg with the quick lock is my choice. It is a true beast.

Another smaller option I use is the M12 right angle impact driver with stubby paddle bits. Works great for small jobs.

I have been happy with the super hawg with the adjustable chuck. I also have one of the M28 right-angle drills with the drive extension. The 32" extension goes between the motor and the chuck with a 45-degree bend at the end. You can drill through ceiling joists from the floor or a very short ladder. You can also drill low or high on wall studs without having to bend down or step up on a ladder. It makes me way more efficient during rough-ins.

I have also invested in the Milwaukee 5PC SwitchBlade™ Selfeed Bit Plumber's Kit. Never a dull bit, just swap out the blade and you are good to go.

The difference between the Super Hawg and the Hole Hawg is that the Super Hawg is meant for big holes over 1" and spins slower. The Hole Hawg is meant for holes 1" or under and does it faster. The Hole Hawg is geared toward electricians and the Super Hawg is geared towards plumbers.

For me the choice is easy with the Hole Hawg working faster and being smaller. But it does struggle a bit more with really big holes in 1.5" thick material or more.

I think the Quik lock is the way to go but it does mean you have to have all the right bits.

Thanks all for the feedback!

Thanks all for the feedback!

How do you expect long battery life AND high torque without more weight? That's not a realistic expectation. Yes, LiIon batteries are lighter, but for this application, they'll need a fairly high Amp Hour rating and the motor will have to be pretty beefy.

BTW- Milwaukie is a city in Oregon.

That's not what he said:

He's not looking to have all those things, he's looking for whatever feels to him like the proper trade-off of one thing for another.


Nice. (I just read about a family guy who arranged vacation travel for several members of his family. They were going to Portland. He missed and landed them in Maine instead of Oregon.)(That's not as bad as missing Springfield, though.)

...and BTW-nobody has ever listened to highfigh.

He posted "I use Makita but the dual battery application seems weird to me and it seems a bit heavy.

Obviously looking to balance weight with power and longevity of use.", so I responded to both comments- sorry you can only see one tiny detail at a time, but if you would stop using a microscope to look at everything, you might have understood that.

Which Springfield is the worst, in your opinion? There are so many of them.

BTW- which Ernie are you, again?