Milwaukee 5378-21 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill with Pistol Grip
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Customer Review
Capacity is everything!
This is my hammer drill and I can easily reccomend it. It is perfectly capable within it's capacity. Another reviewer said the drill was unable to drill a 7/8 inch hole. The biggest bit one could expect to use with any drill in this class is 3/4 inch max. And that in the low speed (only 3/8 inch in high speed). The dissatisfied reviewer may not have known what he was doing. My outfit was doing a big remodel last year, adding on to a house. The existing threshold was poured crete and had to go. My boss told one of the guys to drill a bunch of one inch holes along the doorway so as to be able to smash the crete away. The worker didn't know any better either and went at it with a yellow hammer drill (similar in size to this one) in high speed with a one inch percussion bit. The drill died in about 20 minutes. So the boss went out and bought the same-sized Bosch HD and it died that day too. Now he has a Makita but not the knowledge of capacity. They don't listen to me - I just work...
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Great drill for a great price
I read a lot of reviews, and spoke with some contractors I know, and they all had problems with hammer drills of other colors. Milwaukee always got good to great ratings. I own one other Milwaukee, and it is a great tool too, so I thought this a good choice. I was not disappointed. This drill is powerful, light weight, and with a new set of bits, made holes in concrete, ceramic tile, and wood with ease, largest was 1/2". In wood with a 1" self-feeding auger bit it was unstoppable. I am only a weekend warrior, so I am sure this tool will outlast me.
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Excellent product!
First of all, it's very unlike me to take the time to go back and write a review for any product. However, I am beyond pleased with the purchase or my Milwaukee 5378-21 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill. I'm a professional architect and weekend carpentry warrior and based my opinion on such use.Recently the drill performed flawlessly during a deck construction project with ample power to drive through 6x8 beams with ease. Drill provides plenty of drive and torque for any wood application!The hammer feature is a little loud but that's what ear protection's for. This little baby is a work horse - absolutely no complaints. I love it and I'm sure I'll have it for years to come.
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Product Description
1/2", 6.5A Hammer Drill Kit, Trigger Speed Control In 2 Ranges, 0-1350 RPM, 0-22,000 BPM, 0-3,200 RPM, 0-52,000 BPM, Features Rotation Or Rotation Only So It Can Be Used As Drill Or Hammer Drill, Metal Gear Housing For Durability & Nylon Cover So It Does Not Heat Up In Hands, 10' Rubber Cord Prevents Cord From Cracking From Storage Or Cold Weather, Includes Case. Top to learn more



Great Drill, Great Price (*see comment added at end 7/2010*)