- Metal framed gear train for longer gear life
- Large paddle trigger for smooth control and easy grip-inch any position
- Angled chuck for reaching close quarters other drills cannot reach
- Textured palm grip reduces slipping
- Reverse lever for one hand operation
Product Description
This Milwaukee 3/8in. close quarter drill is a unique design for access into tight work places where a full size drill doesn’t fit. Its lightweight, paddle switch and comfortable grip make this tool feel like an extensio… More >>
Great powerful drill, fits into narrow spaces – but I’m selling mine on Ebay. I loved Milwaukee’s predecessor drill (Model 0375-1), and I wore it out. The only problem with this drill is the trigger. Every time you reach for the drill you activate the trigger. You can’t turn it over in your hand without it going on. Reach into a narrow space and it starts drilling before you’re ready, because you accidentally activated the trigger. Don’t even think about changing bits with the thing plugged in – you’ll turn it on and drill yourself, or break a finger when the chuck key starts spinning. The thing is a real hazard. I’ve had this drill for a few months, and finally broke down and bought another of Milwaukee’s previous version 0375-1 (the one with the little narrow trigger up near the top) to replace it. That’s a great drill, I can’t imagine why Milwaukee decided to retire it and start selling this leg-drilling finger-breaker.
Rating: 1 / 5
I needed a close quarters drill for working on my sailboat, and this new Milwaukee does the job nicely. My first impression was that it felt large in my hand, but I’ve quickly grown used to it. I’m very impressed by the precision of the variable speed trigger – it’s very easy to drill slowly at first and then accelerate as the drill bit bites. The drill has a nice quality chuck, and the ergonomics of the grip are very good. It feels like a quality, well built drill. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
As another reviewer noted, this drill can be very dangerous. I was changing bits the other day and while I was tightening the bit using the chuck key, the hand holding the body accidentally pressed the trigger trapping two fingers between the body and the chuck key. I could not remove my fingers. I finally had to pull the plug which released the pressure. I almost lost the tip of my finger in this accident. I will be returning this drill to Amazon today and getting the Bosch or other model with a safety trigger. I realize the instructions call for unplugging the tool while changing the bits, but honestly how many people do that with their drill?
I will say this drill has tons of power as evidenced by my chewed up fingers.
Rating: 2 / 5
An excellent tool to be added to your tool box, but be careful with the switch when your adding & taking out drill bits while plugged in to the electric supply; it’s very sensitive. The best recomendation I can give you; ALWAYS unplug it while changing bits.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a high quality close quarters drill. It has a nice variable speed trigger. My only complaint with the drill is that you need to unplug it before using the chuck key to remove a bit as it is easy to bump the trigger, which will cause the chuck to spin lodging the chuck key between the two halves of the plastic body (it pushes them open). I had to take the plastic body apart to remove the stuck chuck key. This happens because the plastics extends out past the chuck right above the trigger.
The drill feels high quality, and has lots of power. It had no problem drilling out a 3/8″ hardened steel bolt. Where my cordless drill kept getting stuck, this had the torque to start the bit even when caught in the metal. I looked at both this drill and a Makita, and this one seemed the better value because it was 1/3rd cheaper for similar specs.
Rating: 5 / 5