Reddit · r/MilwaukeeTool · May 20, 2022 · summarized
MixedMuch more powerful than their 20V DeWalt but loud, with a high pitched whine at full speed that persisted after a replacement, so ear protection is needed.
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver 2804 Reviews
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Add your reviewReddit · r/MilwaukeeTool · Apr 15, 2022 · summarized
MixedTough drill overall, but it burned up while drilling a lot of half-inch aluminum with a large bit, even using cutting lube.
Reddit · r/MilwaukeeTool · Jul 7, 2021 · summarized
MixedA traveling handyman who settled on it after other drills; handles brick and wall anchoring with no problems but it is too heavy for all-day use.
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/MilwaukeeTool · Jun 5, 2021 · summarized
MixedThe clutch works, but even the lowest setting delivers too much torque, so an M12 screwdriver gets used for delicate work.
Reddit · r/Tools · Jul 19, 2018 · summarized
MixedSmaller than the previous generation without losing power, with better balance, a grippier chuck and a better-placed LED; noise and heat are about the same as before.
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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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