Reddit · r/MilwaukeeTool · Mar 28, 2024 · summarized
NegativeJob-site hole saw work through steel sheeting snapped the handle on one unit, and a second one of the same model needs a new chuck and motor armature.
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver 2804 Reviews
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Reddit · r/Tools · Jun 19, 2021 · summarized
MixedStock chuck had massive runout out of the box, which made tapping and precise metal drilling difficult; after a Rohm chuck swap it has held up for months and is otherwise a very good drill.
Reddit · r/electricians · Nov 20, 2020 · summarized
NegativeChuck quality is the sticking point for this electrician, enough that they want to replace the drill with a DeWalt hammer drill.
Reddit · r/MilwaukeeTool · Sep 30, 2020 · summarized
NegativeChuck was seized tight on a nearly unused unit and needed a long cheater bar to remove before an aftermarket chuck went on.
Reddit · r/Tools · Mar 22, 2020 · summarized
NegativeSecondhand unit came with a completely seized chuck that resisted vice grips, hammering and torch heat.
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Is Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver 2804 worth it?
Of the 24 reviews with a clear verdict, 25% are positive, 25% mixed and 50% negative. The praise mentioned most is powerful. The most common complaint is chuck or bit issues.
What are the most common complaints about Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver 2804?
The complaints reviewers mention most: chuck or bit issues (5 reviews), overheats (3 reviews) and broke early (2 reviews). For example: Secondhand unit came with a completely seized chuck that resisted vice grips, hammering and torch heat.
Where do these Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver 2804 reviews come from?
We collected and summarized 24 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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