Hello,
I recently bought a Millwaukee 7amp hammer drill. I made the purchase
because I needed more torque (not for the hammering feature). Since
the drill was a two-speed, I figured speed '1' would be nice and slow
with lots of torque. In actuallity, the thing- even on 1- takes off
like a jet. Indeed, it's hard for me to tell much difference at all
between the two speeds. Though it is "variable speed", there is such a
fine line between slow and jet engine fast that it is extremely
difficult to hold the trigger down at just the right depth and hold it
there (and balance the heavy thing).
So my question is this: is there a way to slow it down? I am thinking
of something like a dimmer switch but obviously more robust(I have one
for a lamp at home that you plug the lamp into and then into the
socket).
In hindsight, I have found that what I really needed was a slow speed
drill. But I thought that two speed was going to do the work of a slow
speed and a high speed. I was wrong and it's too late to return.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Bob
The 3/8 or 1/2" version will drill hole just fine assuming regular
size holes. What is a regular size hole? They work great for doing
electrical work which means up to 1" screw type drill bit, not a spade
bit. Not a spade bit because that is more work that the screw type
bit. For bigger holes I get out the Porter Cable 1/2" which has one
speed unless I plug it in speed controller. I think it has 650 rpms
which is a bit fast. My previous drill was slower which is good for
mixing up thinset.
If you are in the big city nearly new Milwalkee drills are in the pawn
shop for $50-60.
[email protected] (Bob) wrote:
>Me again,
>
>The drill I have is the 5378-20. It is a two-speed and variable speed.
>The slowest speed is 0-1350rpm. The 0300-20 suggested by several
>posters is rated at 0-850 rpm. So the difference is that the 0300 will
>max out at roughly half the speed of mine. Does this make a big
>difference? I have never used a slow speed drill before. Is there any
>way to rig up the trigger so it stops half way? Anyone have an unused
>one of similar quality they would like to trade for? Am I stuck with a
>drill I cant use? Thank you for your replies.
>
>Bob
>
>
>Jim Behning <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>> I have suffered some sore wrists when drill holes through metal top
>> plates with the 0300-20. It is a great drill but when it binds up it
>> will keep spinning something. I now have a 3/8"version of it that is
>> also pretty powerful .
>>
>> Thomas Kendrick <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >The Milwaukee 0300-20 will provide quite a bit of torque at 850 rpm
>> >with reasonable weight.
>> >The next step is the Milwaukee 1676-8 at 300 rpm in low held with two
>> >hands. It is a two-speed drill, not a variable-speed drill.
>> >
>> >On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 15:41:16 -0700, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
>> >wrote:
>> >
>> >>Search for a Milwaukee 0300-20
I have suffered some sore wrists when drill holes through metal top
plates with the 0300-20. It is a great drill but when it binds up it
will keep spinning something. I now have a 3/8"version of it that is
also pretty powerful .
Thomas Kendrick <[email protected]> wrote:
>The Milwaukee 0300-20 will provide quite a bit of torque at 850 rpm
>with reasonable weight.
>The next step is the Milwaukee 1676-8 at 300 rpm in low held with two
>hands. It is a two-speed drill, not a variable-speed drill.
>
>On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 15:41:16 -0700, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
>wrote:
>
>>Search for a Milwaukee 0300-20
Search for a Milwaukee 0300-20
Dave
"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello,
>
> I recently bought a Millwaukee 7amp hammer drill. I made the purchase
> because I needed more torque (not for the hammering feature). Since
> the drill was a two-speed, I figured speed '1' would be nice and slow
> with lots of torque. In actuallity, the thing- even on 1- takes off
> like a jet. Indeed, it's hard for me to tell much difference at all
> between the two speeds. Though it is "variable speed", there is such a
> fine line between slow and jet engine fast that it is extremely
> difficult to hold the trigger down at just the right depth and hold it
> there (and balance the heavy thing).
>
> So my question is this: is there a way to slow it down? I am thinking
> of something like a dimmer switch but obviously more robust(I have one
> for a lamp at home that you plug the lamp into and then into the
> socket).
>
> In hindsight, I have found that what I really needed was a slow speed
> drill. But I thought that two speed was going to do the work of a slow
> speed and a high speed. I was wrong and it's too late to return.
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Bob
On 6 Oct 2004 14:00:51 -0700, [email protected] (Bob) wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I recently bought a Millwaukee 7amp hammer drill. I made the purchase
>because I needed more torque (not for the hammering feature). Since
>the drill was a two-speed, I figured speed '1' would be nice and slow
>with lots of torque. In actuallity, the thing- even on 1- takes off
>like a jet. Indeed, it's hard for me to tell much difference at all
>between the two speeds. Though it is "variable speed", there is such a
>fine line between slow and jet engine fast that it is extremely
>difficult to hold the trigger down at just the right depth and hold it
>there (and balance the heavy thing).
>
>So my question is this: is there a way to slow it down? I am thinking
>of something like a dimmer switch but obviously more robust(I have one
>for a lamp at home that you plug the lamp into and then into the
>socket).
>
>In hindsight, I have found that what I really needed was a slow speed
>drill. But I thought that two speed was going to do the work of a slow
>speed and a high speed. I was wrong and it's too late to return.
>Anyone have any thoughts?
>
>Bob
1> buy another drill... you can never have enough drill motors.
2> sell the hammer drill and buy the one you should have gotten in the
first place.
Me again,
The drill I have is the 5378-20. It is a two-speed and variable speed.
The slowest speed is 0-1350rpm. The 0300-20 suggested by several
posters is rated at 0-850 rpm. So the difference is that the 0300 will
max out at roughly half the speed of mine. Does this make a big
difference? I have never used a slow speed drill before. Is there any
way to rig up the trigger so it stops half way? Anyone have an unused
one of similar quality they would like to trade for? Am I stuck with a
drill I cant use? Thank you for your replies.
Bob
Jim Behning <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I have suffered some sore wrists when drill holes through metal top
> plates with the 0300-20. It is a great drill but when it binds up it
> will keep spinning something. I now have a 3/8"version of it that is
> also pretty powerful .
>
> Thomas Kendrick <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >The Milwaukee 0300-20 will provide quite a bit of torque at 850 rpm
> >with reasonable weight.
> >The next step is the Milwaukee 1676-8 at 300 rpm in low held with two
> >hands. It is a two-speed drill, not a variable-speed drill.
> >
> >On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 15:41:16 -0700, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
> >wrote:
> >
> >>Search for a Milwaukee 0300-20
Aw shucks, that stinks. BTW I am using it both for drilling holes in
hardwood, where a drill press wont reach, and for driving stubborn
screws. I dont think I will ever need to use it for concrete or
masonry. I guess I will try to sell it. If anyone is interested, I
have not used it at all. I will let it go for $115 plus actual
shipping (it weighs a little less than 8 pounds. I would also trade it
for the drill I need (of equal condition of course).
Bob
"P©WÉ®T©©LMAN ²ºº4" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I recently bought a Millwaukee 7amp hammer drill. I made the purchase
> > because I needed more torque (not for the hammering feature). Since
> > the drill was a two-speed, I figured speed '1' would be nice and slow
> > with lots of torque. In actuallity, the thing- even on 1- takes off
> > like a jet. Indeed, it's hard for me to tell much difference at all
> > between the two speeds. Though it is "variable speed", there is such a
> > fine line between slow and jet engine fast that it is extremely
> > difficult to hold the trigger down at just the right depth and hold it
> > there (and balance the heavy thing).
> >
> > So my question is this: is there a way to slow it down? I am thinking
> > of something like a dimmer switch but obviously more robust(I have one
> > for a lamp at home that you plug the lamp into and then into the
> > socket).
> >
> > In hindsight, I have found that what I really needed was a slow speed
> > drill. But I thought that two speed was going to do the work of a slow
> > speed and a high speed. I was wrong and it's too late to return.
> > Anyone have any thoughts?
> >
> > Bob
>
> Sorry Bob, you have bought the wrong drill for the job, leave that one for
> masonry / concrete applications & buy a low / high range wood boring drill
> if you are drilling wood or a low speed hi torque mixing drill if you are
> mixing. You don't mention your application so it's hard to really recommend
> one.
OOPS actually, I will sell it for $115, which INCLUDES shipping.
Bob
[email protected] (Bob) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Aw shucks, that stinks. BTW I am using it both for drilling holes in
> hardwood, where a drill press wont reach, and for driving stubborn
> screws. I dont think I will ever need to use it for concrete or
> masonry. I guess I will try to sell it. If anyone is interested, I
> have not used it at all. I will let it go for $115 plus actual
> shipping (it weighs a little less than 8 pounds. I would also trade it
> for the drill I need (of equal condition of course).
> Bob
>
> "P©WÉ®T©©LMAN ²ºº4" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> > "Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I recently bought a Millwaukee 7amp hammer drill. I made the purchase
> > > because I needed more torque (not for the hammering feature). Since
> > > the drill was a two-speed, I figured speed '1' would be nice and slow
> > > with lots of torque. In actuallity, the thing- even on 1- takes off
> > > like a jet. Indeed, it's hard for me to tell much difference at all
> > > between the two speeds. Though it is "variable speed", there is such a
> > > fine line between slow and jet engine fast that it is extremely
> > > difficult to hold the trigger down at just the right depth and hold it
> > > there (and balance the heavy thing).
> > >
> > > So my question is this: is there a way to slow it down? I am thinking
> > > of something like a dimmer switch but obviously more robust(I have one
> > > for a lamp at home that you plug the lamp into and then into the
> > > socket).
> > >
> > > In hindsight, I have found that what I really needed was a slow speed
> > > drill. But I thought that two speed was going to do the work of a slow
> > > speed and a high speed. I was wrong and it's too late to return.
> > > Anyone have any thoughts?
> > >
> > > Bob
> >
> > Sorry Bob, you have bought the wrong drill for the job, leave that one for
> > masonry / concrete applications & buy a low / high range wood boring drill
> > if you are drilling wood or a low speed hi torque mixing drill if you are
> > mixing. You don't mention your application so it's hard to really recommend
> > one.
"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello,
>
> I recently bought a Millwaukee 7amp hammer drill. I made the purchase
> because I needed more torque (not for the hammering feature). Since
> the drill was a two-speed, I figured speed '1' would be nice and slow
> with lots of torque. In actuallity, the thing- even on 1- takes off
> like a jet. Indeed, it's hard for me to tell much difference at all
> between the two speeds. Though it is "variable speed", there is such a
> fine line between slow and jet engine fast that it is extremely
> difficult to hold the trigger down at just the right depth and hold it
> there (and balance the heavy thing).
>
> So my question is this: is there a way to slow it down? I am thinking
> of something like a dimmer switch but obviously more robust(I have one
> for a lamp at home that you plug the lamp into and then into the
> socket).
>
> In hindsight, I have found that what I really needed was a slow speed
> drill. But I thought that two speed was going to do the work of a slow
> speed and a high speed. I was wrong and it's too late to return.
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Bob
Sorry Bob, you have bought the wrong drill for the job, leave that one for
masonry / concrete applications & buy a low / high range wood boring drill
if you are drilling wood or a low speed hi torque mixing drill if you are
mixing. You don't mention your application so it's hard to really recommend
one.
--
© Jon Down ®
http://www.stores.ebay.com/jdpowertoolcanada
"You cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in."
The Milwaukee 0300-20 will provide quite a bit of torque at 850 rpm
with reasonable weight.
The next step is the Milwaukee 1676-8 at 300 rpm in low held with two
hands. It is a two-speed drill, not a variable-speed drill.
On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 15:41:16 -0700, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Search for a Milwaukee 0300-20