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You can truely do one-handed bit changes. It's great. No more pull-out-the-release-and-put-in-the-bit-at-the-same-time business. When you put a new bit in all you have to do is push it in. Not much is said in the reviews I've read about the bit holder on this device. Pull the release out and it stays released. I'm sure the light on other devices is nice, but this easy to use bit holder trumps a light any day in my book. Then you can take your hand off the release and pull the bit out.
I have been using this power screwdriver instead of my power drill. It is lighter and more compact.
The drill ships with two batteries and a charger that will return a battery to full charge quickly - long before you will be able to run down the second. The units with more sculpted handles will be more comfortable for a lot of people. For tougher jobs you will need to use the slower of the two speeds as torque is limited at the higher speed. This isn't the tool for the job (no, I didn't try that ;). I finally broke down and purchased a cordless screwdriver after years of alternating between a cordless drill with a screwdriver bit and a manual screwdriver.
I am now able to reach areas that were inaccessible before. The battery charge indicator is a nice touch. I believe it is up to any other task, as long as you select the appropriate speed.The ergonomics are ok, but not perfect. I was willing to overlook that in order to get a brand that I trusted to work for years. This is a definite improvement over using the drill.
Whenever you operate the screwdriver the charge level indicator lights up on the battery.The power is not impressive, but certainly adequate for almost all jobs. I would make the same purchase again and recommend the screwdriver to others. This is the only issue I have had, and probably comes from using a drill for this task for so long.Building a deck using screws.
Some other brands I looked at had a permanent internal battery making the screwdriver useless while it was being charged.My only regret is I should have bought this cordless screwdriver a long time ago, it has been a real time saver. First let me say I use this Milwaukee Screwdriver everyday, I am happy I chose the Milwaukee over the other brands I was looking at, it was a little more money but their reputation for quality and the higher rpm (600)sold me.I really enjoy how compact this screwdriver is, it conveniently fits in my tool pouch so I no longer have to carry around my heavy cordless drill for simple tasks like installing lights, switches, or outlets. The easy change bit collar is also a nice touch, you do not have to keep holding back the collar it will click and stay open until you replace the bit. I still carry my old fashion hand screwdrivers but the first tool I usually reach for is my Milwaukee screwdriver. Sounds like a simple thing but it's the little details like this that makes an already great tool a better one.Battery life last a long time but it's still nice that Milwaukee included two batteries and good charger with this screwdriver.
This is the best screwdriver/drill for the money based on what I paid. You can change it depending how much tighten the screw you want to do.Does not come with any case but for what I paid for this, no complains. Home Depot sells it for $59 and the store it on sale for $39, which is an amazing price considering that it is selling it for more then $100 elsewhere.It is quite small comparing to other compact drivers like Bosch, Hitachi, etc. The best part of this driver is the 21 position clutch with auto shut-off that stops rotation of the bit once the desired torque setting is met.
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