Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
Reviews of Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
1.) Milwaukee Vs Makita
Reviewed by: Matthew S. Malone Boston MA
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After owning two of the white Makita lith-ion drills I had to return both of them because the charger kept killing the batteries dead. From what I have read this is a known problem.
Here is what I like better about the Milwaukee.
First the charger does not kill the $80 batteries no matter how long you leave them on the charger. Second, the Milwaukee has a great battery charge indicator right on the battery. This is very important with Lith-Ion batteries as they have full power right up to the end and quit without warning. With is level gauge you know exactly how much battery life you have when you grab your drill. Third, the Milwaukee drill has bit storage on board, handy for philips and reg bits. Lastly the red color holds up much better then white.
Hope this helps.
2.) Milwaukee vs. Makita
Reviewed by: K. Nelson Harrs
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I recently owned a Makita set so I will compare the two. I use the tools every day in remodel and new construction work.
* The Milwaukee is slightly heavier, but still easy to use.
* The belt clip on tool base is very useful. Makita doesn't have same feature.
* Battery life seems to be the same. I love the charge level indicator on the battery, but when it is dead, it stops immediately, no gradual loss.
* The hard plastic carry case will last much longer than the Makita cordura bag, which was pretty beat up after six months of use.
* Both brands have a use light above trigger but Makita's will glow for a short stretch after trigger release whereas the Milwaukee turns off immediately.
* Makita also has the glow ring on the impact driver that makes finding it in the dark easier, very handy.
* The Milwaukee impact driver has a rubber bumper strip on both sides of the nose for friction protection [nice] but one end on both sides come unattached with very little use [annoying]. I had to super glue them in place and they have held for several weeks.
* I anticipate no difference in tool life and durability having used both tool brands for many years.
3.) Impressive Set
Reviewed by: Chuck Culver Boise, ID, USA
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Recently I've been doing a lot of work around the house getting ready for winter. I went to Home Depot looking for an impact driver (something that could easily drive 4-6 inch lag screws and 8-10 inch Timberlock screws). The Makita and Milwaukee impact drivers seemed to outperform any others available. I chose the Milwaukee based on prior experience with this brand AND final sale price of $225.00 for the set (versus $275 for the Makita). Right out of the box there was enough charge in the battery to finish driving several timber screws in a drain box I was repairing. I've been very impressed with the weight, durability, and performance of this set. The torque in the impact driver is eye-popping. No buyer's remorse for this tool purchase.
4.) Crushes Makita on baterry time
Reviewed by: P. Viola Loveland, CO U.S.A.
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BUY THIS SET NOW! This set is awesome and I have the Makitas too. Not a knock against Makita. Makita success is responsible for the era of micro lithium tools. The last reviewer is not telling you the battery time is great. They are incredible. 92 units of 3 1/2 screws in Trex on one battery
5.) Great combo kit and one awesome impact
Reviewed by: Electrical service technician PA
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Great buy on an awesome combo kit. I already own a Milwaukee 2601-20 M18 Compact drill and driver. I wanted to get a cordless impact to replace my piece-o-junk Dewalt cordless impact; which I sold to a fellow co-worker because he thinks Dewalt tools are the best thing since sliced bread. Anyway as a Die-Hard Milwaukee fan I was going to get the 18v NiCad version of the Cordless Impact(tool only) to go with my Lok-Tor series cordless hamerdrill/driver. I was in my local Home Depot and I noticed this combo kit for $299. I was hesitant at first because I already had the exact drill but I thought it would not hurt to have 2. After I purchased this kit I had o try it out. The drill was the same as my other one, which is awesome. The impact has to be the best in ts class with 1400 in-lb of torque that beats the Dewalt by 200 in-lbs. I had this drive loosening rusty hardware on an old conduit rack outside, it feels stable in your hands and is so light you can use it overhead for long periods of time. I fastened a shoulder strap to the case nd take the whole kit up extension ladders onto roofs with me, and with the weight of these tools its just like having one NiCad drill with you. A+++ to Milwaukee for designing these 2 great tools.
6.) Smart buy, nothing to lose but a lot to gain
Reviewed by: Justin Nguyen USA
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I had this from Amazon in just 3 days right after I've placed my order.Thanks Amazon.
I'm very happy with this combo cordless drill. I have seen and searching for the same type with many different brands at Home depot and Lowe's. There are two brands comes into my mind, they are Makita and Milwaukee. I was compared this combo set to Makita LXT211. Honestly to say this Milwaukee is all I need for my jobs. It delivered a lot of power, compact and lightweight besides this set packed with 5 years warranty, comes with nice plastic case and these factors are my main concerned if you use it a lot for the jobs. Cheaper than Makita in prices and a lot more power than Makita LXT line. Smart buy for all who needs it for jobs and home users, highly recommended to all.
7.) wow
Reviewed by: Stephen Shipman CT, USA
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Have had the kit for about a month now, very shocking.
Amazing performance and great deal.
Made my boss very jealous.
8.) Milwaukee M18 Drills and the comfort of their grip
Reviewed by: projectsforever seattle
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I only want to comment about one thing on these tools. The palms of my hands are wide, XL size when I buy gloves. I tried gripping all the better quality 18 volt drills: Makita, Bosch, Dewalt, and Ridgid. Only the Milwaukee felt comfortable and didn't feel like I was trying to get a wide foot into a shoe that was too narrow. The DeWalt gave my palm enough room but there's a raised piece on the plastic handle under the trigger that dug into my middle finger after awhile. As far as the quality of the Milwaukee M18 tools I'll give them 5 stars there also.
Hint: Buy a Milwaukee High Capacity Battery (#48-11-1828) as a backup third battery if you think you'll need more runtime. They fit on the same charger, and then save a lot of money by only buying bare tools in the future as you need them. You'll save on chargers, batteries, and cases you don't need.
9.) the wall-building duo
Reviewed by: Michael Hanslip Canberra, Australia
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I started building a new wall at home with a borrowed pair (drill and driver like this set, but Panasonic). I had to return them before the wall was finished and decided I could not live without the functions once I had the pleasure of cordless power. After reading everything I could find (wood working forums, reviews, talking to sales guys and my friends about their brands) I chose the Milwaukee kit for its low price on Amazon.
The drill/driver is perfect for putting drywall screws in - set the clutch and it auto-stops at just the right place. The impact driver is perfect for the outside of my wall, where I had to put screws into wood panelling. You could use the drill/driver for the wood side of the wall, but it requires so much torque in the last few turns of the screw that I wasn't getting consistent screw depth. And you can use the impact driver for the gyproc side of the wall, but you have to pay careful attention to releasing the trigger or you drive the screw right through the wallboard.
It seems as though all the brands of LiIon 18V cordless tools have the combination of some electronic circuitry in the battery pack and some in the charger casing. I was disappointed to discover this because I was hoping to be able to charge the battery packs with my smart charger (designed for radio-control batteries) at lower charging rates when I wasn't in a hurry. The Milwaukee charger is fixed at 3Amps.
Some high powered bike lights use LiIon batteries and put the entire charging circuit in the battery pack so that all the external "charger" does is feed a DC voltage in. Putting some of the circuit in the battery packs makes each one quite expensive. Putting some of it in the external charger makes it also quite expensive (the Milwaukee charger seems comparatively expensive against other brands). Anyway, for most users these concerns are irrelevant.
The LED light on each unit is well aimed and quite bright. The balance of the units feels good in the hand. They are compact enough to get the screws into the wall against the ceiling where there isn't much space (and my corded drill failed miserably at the same task). The trigger is sensitive and easy to control the bit speed.
If they last a long time then they'll be perfect for my household tasks.
10.) Great tools
Reviewed by: Alicia K. Kearney Queen Creek, AZ
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This set of drill guns are great. The new lithium-ion batteries are so much lighter and more powerful and they last a lot longer. You have to be a little careful in soft wood or the screws will counter sink half way through the board, but that's operator enthusiasm I guess. Screws just go in so much more easily, I get a little carried away. Also being a woman over sixty, I'm just delighted at the light weight and all that power so that I can get projects done more easily and faster than with a heavy clunky gun.
11.) Milwaukee drill
Reviewed by: Michael Grogan New Hampshire
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I was looking for a new battery powered drill for a year or more and I visited all of the local tool stores to try them out. I was impressed by the smooth progression of power as the trigger was squeezed with the Milwaukee drill. Most other drills jerked to a start which causes screw driver bits to jump off the screw slot. I've only used this drill for a few small projects so far and the battery meter says the lithiun ion battery is still fully charged.
Once I decided Milwaukee was the drill I wanted, I went shopping and found that Amazon was by far the best price and they had free shipping which I like a lot.
12.) Nice set
Reviewed by: Plankton
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I'm an avid DIY'er. I bought this set to replace a cheapo 14.4v Skil NiCad drill (which still works, but is really underpowered). I bought the set for the impact driver, but I used the drill with a 2" holesaw and it didn't bog down. The used the impactor to hang some strapping to my red oak and chestnut floor joists. It drove a couple dozen 2" screws without difficulty. I don't know if this set would be good for someone who makes their living with their tools, but they definitely suit my needs.
13.) Great power & speed
Reviewed by: C. L. Holly Grand Rapids, MI
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Great power & speed. easy to handle, great balance, the power is very easy to control. Works better than any other portable drill I have owned. It has full power till the battery dies, then it recharges very quickly, can't wear out the spare before the original is charged. A little pricey, but I am glad I spent the money, I use the drill all the time, a pleasure to use.
14.) BobinRichmond
Reviewed by: Sgt Bob VA USA
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This is such a great deal on superb tools. I just used mine on a shower stall project drilling through thick porcelain tile to hang a shower bar set. The drill bits were not up to the capability of the tool. The recharge time is zip, nada, and the battery is equal to any task I have thrown at it.
15.) Awesome Drill and Impact setup!
Reviewed by: D.I.Y. DAVIS IL
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I love these things! They replaced my 19.2 volt craftsman drill, which I am sad to get away from since I have so many of the tools to go with that battery type. My craftsman drill trigger was going out for a year, finally died, and I decided to go with this set since they have the 5 year warranty. My grandpa told me to go with Hitachi but Milwaukee still caught my eye in the end.
These things are amazing! Light weight, balanced nice when resting on the tool belt or clipped on my pants pocket. The drill has the same power as my 19.2 and is way easier to handle! The "fuel" gauge is pretty awesome as well, letting me know exactly what is left in the pack when leave the garage to do a job in the house. The light on both of them do a good job lighting the area where the bit is at so you can see better what you are drilling or driving.
The impact driver is amazing as well! My buddies said I would never use it, boy were they wrong! I use it to drive 3 inch screws as using it will increase your battery life over how many 3 inch you are running versus the drill. pretty loud though, but I didnt expect anything different being an impact unit. The neighbors all came over to run a few screws in with it as the noise drew them over. WOW is all I could really say after running a screw in even since I have bought them.
My grandpa came over to check em out, man was he surprised! the weight! the fact that they stand on the battery, the fuel gauge, and how tough they are really made him want to see if my grandma would let him get a set and replace his 1 year old Hitachi! HAHAHAHA! She said No! HAHAHA! Now he wants to burn up his Hitachi!
I would definetly buy them again. My only complaint is that the Battery power doesn't hold up as long as the 19.2 craftsman did, but I am confidant that the XC version would do it. Gonna wait a little before I buy an extra battery as they are [...] bucks each which seems to be in line price wise with other brands. Also I have the Milwaukee Jobsite radio, and these don't work in it. Maybe they will make an adapter..... I doubt it, so is the life of tools, propriatary differences.
Otherwise I have no other bad remarks. Definetely worth it! (They are also making more tools for this new battery setup! yay!)
16.) great tools
Reviewed by: Dennis Edgin
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so far i have had these tools for about a month they have been great have used them every week end and am still on the same battery charge. that is driving 3 inch screws and 1/4 in lag bolts may finally have to charge them next weekend.
17.) Best drill I ever owned
Reviewed by: Dan Theman MI
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Very light, very strong. Other manufactures can not compete. Home Depot sells the drill-only version for the same price as the combo on Amazon. I like this waaayy better than the Makita 14.4V I owned before.
Batteries hold a charge no matter how long I keep them in my trunk in the freezing MI weather, and they charge in about 30 min. The battery indicator is SWEET! Be the talk of your buddies! Hit the button on the battery and it tells you how much juice you got left, which is very important when using LithIon batteries.
Oh and the case is nice too, fits everything perfectly- nothing slides around.
I only wish the drill came with a tool belt loop like the impact does, and that the impact came with a bit holder like the drill does.
Buy it! You will not be dissapointed!
18.) Drill Review
Reviewed by: Robert C. Courneya
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I purchased this Milwaukee drill combo after my many years old DeWalt 14.4v drive train stopped working. I like the lighter weight of the Milwaukee drill and it seems to have lots of power and battery life in the few weeks that I have used it. Very satisfied with my purchase and the price was a good value.
19.) Compact and powerful
Reviewed by: Eagle Aye
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Both tools are lightweight and powerful. The impact driver is extremely useful for various projects. The drill has 2 speeds and several power selections for torque. My only minor quirk about the drill is selecting between low and high rpm - if you are not careful, it will not engage all the way, but not a biggie. The controls are located logically and the LED light is spot on for me. I'm a DYI'er so the batteries last plenty long for me and hold the charge for a long time. If you are a contractor, I'd recommend getting the larger capacity batteries which will also add bulk and weight.
20.) Best of the Best
Reviewed by: L. A. Calli NJ
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Milwaukee comes through again with an amazing tool kit. Powerful, rugged and well designed.
While the kit comes with the compact size batteries, the tools will accept the larger M18 batteries as well.
I would highly recommend this kit to anyone looking to pick up an impact driver and/or in need of an 18v drill. I'd also recommend this kit to anyone looking to create a cordless tool arsenal. I have since picked up the M18 sawzall, grinder, jigsaw and circular saw to give myself the opportunity to go cordless with building projects. As with this kit, the other M18 tools are amazingly impressive and well priced.
Great work Milwaukee.
21.) Great buy!
Reviewed by: Aaron M. Grandominico
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Used this combo for a while now and love it. Batteries last as long as DeWalt XR, just watch the battery indicator, the battery will die in an instant when dead. Impact is the strongest ever, never had any problem, drill sounds weak, but is going strong, no signs of letting up. Dump your DeWalt and get a real tool!!
22.) Killer combo
Reviewed by: RedtheRiffer Miami, FL
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Absolutely the best deal out there. The impact driver is great. The drill could be a bit stronger but it does the job just fine, I have not had a problem yet. I am a professional plumber and I use these 2 quite often, not only at work, but also around the house on various projects. IMO if it were any better quality it would have to be more expensive.
23.) Great performer
Reviewed by: Bill ENDICOTT, NY USA
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I have used these drivers for a month and they have performed excellent. I would like a bigger opening on the belt hook, as it doesn't fit well over my tool belt pocket and there is no tool bit holder on either unit.
24.) Rugged Set
Reviewed by: Mr Brown's Books Brooklyn, NY
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(Writing on my wifes account) I have had this set for over a year now and i have dropped both of them down a flight of stairs multiple times. No damage at all, and they work just as they did when they came out of the box. The batteries last well and can easily go through a long day of work. Plenty of power! The driver was great when i recently had to demolish a old wall with old screws in old sturdy wood. If i didn't have the driver im positive all the screws would have been stripped and it would have taken twice as long. They are a little heavier than the Makita, but they don't wear you out as much as older heavier cordless drills did.
25.) Very Happy
Reviewed by: Ross
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I cant say anything that hasnt already been said. They are both very well built, balanced, and powerful tools. The batteries are great and charge fast. The LED light is more helpfull that I thought it would be.
I bought this combo pack 6 months ago and starting having transmisson problems with the drill. Milwaukee's warranty service is like nothing I have ever seen. I went to their website and printed off a shipping label at no expense and sent it off to get fixed. The drill warranty was pregregisterd when it left the factory. 7 days later I had it back at no cost to me with the tranmission fixed. Great customer service.
26.) Milwaukee compact drill/driver kit is a very good value
Reviewed by: D. Springsteen New Hampshire
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Amazon's $199 price for this set is a very good value. Drill isa well balanced and powerfull. Built in light is helpful. Battery strength guage is great. 18 volt lithinum battery capable of plenty of drilling.
27.) Great weight and balance
Reviewed by: PoppaBear
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Great drill set - will probably not use the impact drive that much, but the drill is already getting a great workout. The way the chuck works is great - very natural and intuitive. It'll be interesting to see how it performs over time, as this is one aspect of the previous drills I've used that weakened (my last several were Portal Cables). This drill has a nice weight and balance for its power - and the built-in light is great for working in tight spots or in low light. Overall, this is a solid piece of equipment
28.) Best 18v Set Yet
Reviewed by: TheCaptain
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I've been using a DeWalt drill and driver for years; no real issues with them ... well, except heavy and takes forever to recharge, especially if the battery is hot, which it is if you've been using it. As fate would have it both my drill and my driver died within a few days of each other, motors shot. Far cheaper to replace than repair. But ... do I replace with DeWalt or go with something else?
Google to the rescue. Search Best Cordless Drill/driver. Milwaukee came up first in nearly every critical reviewing site I found. In most review comparisons DeWalt didn't even make the chart cutoff of top 10. Next up, where to buy; to my great surprise Amazon had by far the best price (no, they aren't paying me for this review,tho they should!)
Delivery was 3 days flat; package arrived in great shape, new as described. Batteries came half charged as they should. Popped 'em in the charger and fully charged in around 10 minutes. Awesome! Now for the test.
I was building a large deck, ~ 39' x 20'. In 97F heat no less. The charge lasted longer than I did. The drill was doing pilot holes, the driver handling the screws. All day. No falter. No need for recharging during the day. At the end of the day I popped the batteries in the charger and did it again the next day. And the next (with several related jobs, not just the deck).
To say these Milwaukees outperformed my old DeWalts is an understatement. MUCH lighter, max charge time of ~ 20 minutes when battery is completely drained. Tough. Drill goes right up to the last bit of juice before stopping, not like the DeWalt that loses power as the battery is fading.
Now, I don't know about industrial-type use, but for advanced and complex DIY projects anyway Milwaukee holds up, and handily earns The Captain's Seal of Approval, Two Thumbs Up.
Now I need to start replacing my other fading DeWalt cordless tools....
29.) Quality Shows
Reviewed by: N. A. Popp Green Valley, AZ
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My recent purchase of the compact Milwaukee 18-volt Li-ion drill driver and impact wrench set was satisfactory in every respect. I had not anticipated how handy it would be using the drill to prep screw holes and the impact driver to insert the screws. It was much quicker to switch tools than to change from drill bit to drive bit. Both tools performed flawlessly and lasted all day without a recharge. I noticed the charger, even after fully recharging both batteries, did not become overly warm. The chuck gripped firmly and the controls were located where they needed to be. I'm glad I paid a little more for the legendary Milwaukee quality. I was not disappointed.
30.) Amazing power and functionality
Reviewed by: D. K. Wetherill
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This product is amazing for the price! The unit is lightweight, but it still has the feeling of excellent build quality. The torque is amazing on these pieces! The light is excellent, and the belt clip is very functional. I would recommend this set to anyone! Battery life so far is very good as I have used the compact drill to do some odds and ends around the house with the base charge (40%). 2 ceiling fans, 2 doors, 1 screen door, and a few here and there things; but it still hasn't died yet! This unfortunately means I cannot comment on the charger ;D.
31.) Solid Tools
Reviewed by: Stella's Dad Chicago
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Milwaukee is always solid.
These are solid and light weight yet still powerfull.
Belt clip is nice. Perfect size for anyone.
I'd certain recommend these to anyone.
32.) Awesome Deal!!
Reviewed by: ApacheDoc Savannah, GA.
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You can't beat the price for this combo set! These drills deliver as advertised plus some. The impact driver is the perfect size for almost any job! I would recommend this to everyone in the market for a new 18V drill.
33.) So far so good
Reviewed by: Tom Sinagra
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The impact driver that I received was defective. I returned the combo set and received a new set that works fine. As always, Amazon was great for taking care of that. I like the feel and looks of both the drill and driver. Although I haven't used them much yet, I have found that the batteries hold their charge very well. So far, I am very satisfied.
34.) super impressed and the combo pack was a deal
Reviewed by: tcrider upnorth
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this was the first time I ever used a cordless compact impact, I was exposed to this drill at my place of work and started comparing them to other drills on the market. the combo pack is what sold me and the new technology of the lithium batteries make these combo packs a decent deal. I installed a couple of entry doors and the original factory charge with only two lights on the battery lasted for whole job. Another bonus, is the fact when amazon ships merchandise, they put it in another box so item is regular box being shipped instead of item being shipped in original manufacturer packaging. overall it was a excellent purchasing experience.
35.) takes a licking....
Reviewed by: rottweilerjohn silver city nm usa
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i used this combo kit (mostly the impact driver)on my bath room re-build...floor ,joists ,framing , and i pretty much used 3 1/2 inch screws on every thing except for the sheet rock. which by the way was fun with the impact-driver ...made proper counter sinking of the screws a breeze!
i worked it hard all day, every day for about a week and shattered 3 bits.....i have no complaints.
the battery's held up nicely for being so small and light weight, and the sturdy belt hooks on both the drill and the driver were an unexpected bonus i had previously over looked until i got them. so in short i would recommend this kit to anyone seeking a sturdy well built tool for a reasonable price.
-rottweilerjohn
silver city nm
Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
36.) Great value
Reviewed by: George D. May
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I recieved this product in good time and it was everything the seller said it was. Had a problem with one of the batteries and it was replaced after one call. Very pleased overall.
37.) Excellent tool set
Reviewed by: Генусь Utica, NY
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Originally I ordered a Hitachi tool combo (KC10DFL 12-Volt Peak 2-Tool Li-Ion Combo Kit with Carrying Bag) but I ended up returning it the next day as it was too weak for my needs. Instead I decided to try out this milwaukee, and I am glad that I did. I have yet to test the the drill out but the impact wrench is awesome. The design is excellent, very comfortable, and fills just right in my hand. Its quite handy that these batteries have a built in charge indicator, rubberized sole, wide body for stability. The impact wrench has plenty of torque for a light hand tool. Also, this set comes with a handy belt clip (it would have been nice if they included another clip for the drill). I will post another update after I get more usage out of them.
Overall I am very happy with this purchase.
38.) Exceeded expectations.
Reviewed by: Johnner
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I bought this set to replace a failing B&D Industrial cordless driver that had worked like a champ for a lot of years.
Admittedly the only reason I chose the Milwaukee set over a Bosch set was the availability of a small vacuum that used the same battery pack. I am glad I did.
The drill/driver is compact and very well balanced. I've used it for quite a few projects over the past 9 months and it has been up to every task I've thrown at it. The clutch seems to be very consistent with little variance even after driving multiple consecutive fasteners.
The impact driver is a gem. Compact, light, balanced and powerful I've used it to bust off corroded exhaust fasteners and to drive 4" deck screws. (NOTE: this is an impact driver, not an impact wrench. i.e. It doesn't produce enough torque to tighten down wheel lug nuts.)
My two favorite features of the impact driver are 1. The LED that lights the work area. 2. The variable speed/variable torque trigger. This is more useful than you would first think.
The case does what it should and has space for the charger and a third battery if you need one.
The batteries are also very, very nice. Compact but with a very useful run-time. Unlike NiCad batteries, LiIon batteries give you all or nothing. Whereas a NiCad will slowly lose power and fade out these batteries will give you full power until they are spent so, Milwaukee has provided a gauge on the battery pack so you can tell how much of a charge is left.
>If you buy this set do yourself a favor and also buy the Milwaukee compact vacuum. I hesitantly >bought it at the recommendation of a friend. It seemed gimicky and useless but it is so well >designed and built that it gets used more than either the drill or driver.
I think this is the first product I've given a full five stars to, I can't think of any fault or issue.
Pros: price, great batteries, balanced, LED light, compact, included case, optional vacuum.
Cons: still looking.
39.) milwaukee drill combo #2691
Reviewed by: Michael Goodman South Milwaukee, Wi United States
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very nice to work with & compact - right out of box plenty of battery power- good drilling capabilities & good drive as well- well woth price!
40.) Good torque and the on battery meter is GREAT
Reviewed by: rjgsphinx Marietta, GA
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I looked at lots of other similar units and decided on this one based on the Milwaukee name and the on battery meter. You push the button on the battery and get a reading of remaining charge. No more wondering how much charge is left in the battery.
Charge time is fast and it holds the charge for a long time under heavy work.
41.) Very Happy
Reviewed by: John Petersen
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I debated a long time between the Makita and the Milwaukee. From all the reviews I think I would have been happy with either as they are both excellent. What decided it from me was noticing that at my job site everyone had Makita - who wants to follow the herd!! What I did not expect is how much I would love this dril and impact driver. There are plenty of comments to read about the various merits of each drill, but this tool just feels right. And the big surprise is the envy at my job site. Everyone secretly wanted a Milwaukee. For a serious builder or hobbyist there is nothing more satisfying than a good tool and this is a great tool!!
42.) Great product!
Reviewed by: Jon San Francisco, CA USA
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You won't go wrong with this product! I used this mostly for body work projects in the company I work with. It fits to any projects any of you guys will might have. I'm happy that I purchased this product and didn't settle for a half price mediocre power tool.
43.) Best on the market
Reviewed by: Dino
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This is the best set on the market for its durability, cost, and ergonomics great for professionals and home owners. Offers less tool weight for everyday use for light weight jobs but can handle commercial work as well but you would need to step up to the next battery size the 3amp. I have this drill and the next size up I tend to use this drill most of the time because of its size and weight if I need more power I just change to the full size battery. I only use the other drill for the hammer function or for real heavy drilling.
44.) Great tool best deal
Reviewed by: Francisco J. Rodriguez
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This has been the purchase I have been dreaming of. Immediate delivery 2 batteries 2 great tools. Buy it is worth every penny, don't pay high prices for tools that are going to out-live you, enjoy life and drill some holes.
45.) Husband really loves it
Reviewed by: Vicki H
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Bought it for my husband and he really loves it. He says it is comfortable to hold and is impressed with the power. But he has bought Milwaukee before and was expecting a great product so was happy to see things had not changed.
46.) Great product
Reviewed by: D. Throop Atlanta, GA USA
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I did a lot of research before deciding on this set. The Makita tested slightly better in a few areas but lower in others. Based on price, I choose to go with Milwaukee. I can tell you I have yet to be disappointed in any area and I'm a pretty tough customer. The Lithium batteries are fantastic. The drills have never had any issues after many hours of use and I've even dropped them a few times from 4+ feet. These are well made and comfortable. This is my second set purchased! One set for the garage and the other for the woodshop. You won't be disappointed!!!
47.) Great tools at a great price
Reviewed by: clarkoh Dallas, NC
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Great tools. Much better than my old Dewalt 18V NiCad tools. I like the battery charge indicator. And there is very little drop off in power when the batteries get close needing recharge. The 30 minute charger is great and gives a status of charge. The keyless chuck grips very tightly. This is the first "driver" I have owned. I was not sure if I needed one. I am using the heck out of it everyday. My only surprise was the sudden loss of power, when the battery is spent. At first, I thought I over did it. 30 minutes later, I was back to full strength.
48.) Awesome combo for the price
Reviewed by: Zick WI
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Sure these don't have the bigger batteries like the others but it also costs about $100 less than those too. I'm just a handyman home owner so I don't need them to last all day and w/ a 30 min charger I always will have a fresh battery ready to go since I'm usually just using one of the two tools at once. So far these tools have been great, I manly bought it for the impact as driving long 3+ screws were killing my old 12v battery drill. This impact drives them it without a sweat.
It would be nice however it the tools did have some kind of bit holder in case your switching between bits alot.
Price for power and for what you get, this is probably the best deal out there right now at ~$200.
49.) Driver and drill set
Reviewed by: Wood works Mountain View, MO
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I bought this tool set because I liked the size and weight of the drill. Never having used an impact driver before, I thought this tool was just a novelty that would find little use. The first big job where the pair of tools was used was a 1500 square foot deck. I found that the driver was very useful. It drove deck screws all day every day for several weeks. It was powerful and the battery life was good. The batteries recharged quickly. The hammer action is noisey but it makes camming out of the screws less likely to happen. After the deck job I found the pair so useful I bought a second set for my helper.
50.) great deal!!!
Reviewed by: bluesman Cortez CO.
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You can't do better than this for the price. These are high quality w/ wrist snapping power. I highly recommend.
51.) Best deal online
Reviewed by: Dustin Dariano
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Best deal online as far as power tools. No other brand compares money wise and the product is everything and more.
52.) awsom
Reviewed by: Thomas J. Mckenzie Connecticut
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Very good price on the product and it performed better than I expected. I am very pleased with these drills.
53.) Milwaukee Drill and Impact Driver
Reviewed by: N. Trace ATHENS, GEORGIA, US
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This combo i have waited for ever since it came out. It was well worth it. More power than you could need and torque to go with it. Batteries last ok but it is to be expected with the lighter weight lit-ion packs. Overall i give it 5 stars for quality though.
54.) the best drills ever
Reviewed by: chris MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD, US
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this is a great combo for home owners or contractors great power great bettery life great price great everything and everybody that i work with loves them especially the impact driver it drives long scrues thru wood like hot knife on butter i love it and im sure any body would
55.) Quickly becoming a Milwaukee fan!!
Reviewed by: Ecobuilder Calgary, AB. Canada
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Been a Bosch fanboy for quite some time, so have been hard to please. This drill combo has impressed me quite a bit. Being a new home builder and renovator, my tools get daily punishment. I've only had this combo for two months now, but I have to say I am extemely happy with them.
The power on both the drill and the impact is excellent. Make sure you have a steady grip.
The balance and weight on them both when in your hand is great. Credit the Li-Ion batteries.
Battery life is quite good too. Coming from Ni-Cd, huge, huge improvement.
Belt clip on side is nice touch and functional.
I like having the light come on to illuminate the space I'm working on. Has come in very handy even when I'm not drilling.
Only minus is similar to a few other's experience: small rubber strip on side pops out and hangs there. Purely cosmetic, but I like my tools to look good, which thses do.
Highly recommend this combo!!
Didn't purchase off Amazon, great deal through local Home Depot.
56.) Great Deal & Great Product
Reviewed by: handy Randy Clinton, UT USA
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Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
This is a great product and a great deal. I love this combo set for this price. Great torque and power for both drilling and driving, compact light weight and good balance. Fits the hand great, and the on tool light is very useful in those dark tight spaces. Quick delivery with the super saver shipping. The on battery charge indicator is great. After shopping comparable brands and tools, I chose this one and would highly recomend it.
57.) Kimo
Reviewed by: James L. Masumoto
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Shipping time was quick and free even to Hawaii. Product is excellent and comprable to makita. Better priced than any retailer that I've come across.
58.) Awesome tool set
Reviewed by: H. D. Abrams Lamar, CO USA
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I purchased this set after I burned up the brushes in my last drill during a CT scan room conversion project. I was metal framing at the time and could not believe how long the battery lasted on the driver. The drill is good too but I use the driver almost daily (sometimes for hours at a time). I retool my truck quite often depending on what phase of a job I am working on and this set is always in there. The case is really nice too as it allows for a lot of abuse when loading and unloading tools. I should mention that the larger batteries will fit on these tools but they do increase their weight quite a bit. I typically don't need the extra power / longevity.
I would highly recommend this product
59.) great deal
Reviewed by: 1320 tech ohio
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After shopping around for this combo kit i found the best deal was here at Amazon. I am compleatly happy with the drill and impact.
60.) Great Deal on Great Drills
Reviewed by: Chucko
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Out of the box I really like the compact size of the drill. The Drill is light weight and has tons of power. The impact driver has tons of power to drive in long screws and I love the LED light on both drills. I also like (fuel) gauge on the battery. I would hightly recommend this combo kit.
61.) Excellent quality and value
Reviewed by: Timayyy
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Purchased this set a few months ago and went drill to drill against the other Dad's building high school set. Without a doubt these tools are far superior in fit, function, battery life, light weight to any other make or model. I even took the smaller rachet driver, rigged up a 7/8 socket and removed lug nut from my Camry - totally amazing power given the size and wt. Especially like the battery meter. If you buy the larger batteries for circular saw or saber saw you can trim plastic guides on battery so they fit the drill. This gives you even larger battery, longer life.
Buy it and sell your old bat drill NOW! You will be happy.
62.) this set rocks
Reviewed by: koda
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I've had this set for over a year. I went back and forth between this and the Makita set[ which is also an excellent pick] The power gage on the batteries on this swung me. This set charges fast and for a little drill it packs plenty of muscle and alot of hustle. The impact driver is awesome for doing cabinets and driving long screws. To me it is a solid pick for homeowner or a contractor. I run it six days a week.
63.) Great tools, great price
Reviewed by: Scout Dad
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Bought just before my son started his Eagle Scout Project. Handled and mishandled by several scouts and as long as the batteries were charged up they never let us down. The lithium ion batteries pack more punch then our Ryobi Ni-Cads. Now considering purchasing the Milwaukee extended life lithium ion battery for a big home improvement project.
64.) Great Product
Reviewed by: bomberboy
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I've used many battery operated tools in my career and found that Milwaukee makes about the best you can get. The 18v drill and impact driver combo has proven again to be one of the best I have ever owned. All the features and price of this set make it a very worth while purchase.
65.) A.G.
Reviewed by: A.G.
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Yes! A lighter weight driver and drill by Milwaukee. The company has a reputation for tough, heavy tools. At least the heavy part is now a myth. As a cabinetmaker of 31+ years I've used Milwaukee products quite a bit. These are nice and light weight due to the slim Lithium Ion batteries. Quick to recharge. I needed to get more batteries but darn near fainted at the cost. You practically get the tools for free for the cost of the doggone batteries.
66.) Good tool for the money
Reviewed by: David A Smith
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The drill has plenty of power and comfortable to use. I'm having the same problem with changing speeds that others have written about, but it is more an annoyance than a deal-breaker. It takes a little fiddling to get it to shift from low to high, but no more than a couple of seconds worth. The impact driver is a fine little tool. It starts the screw fast before the impact kicks in (compared to a battery drill on low speed), but after driving a few screws I got used to it. It puts 3 1/2" screws into treated pine effortlessly (although backing them out with the impact driver is a bit of a trick--I use the drill for that). The driver is light enough to hang on my tool belt without hardly noticing it's there. The battery level light is handy as well. I would say this was money very well spent.
67.) Bang for Buck
Reviewed by: Thomas Small Northern Maine, USA
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Love these drills! I did have trouble switching from 1-2 on the compact drill but it worked itself out in about 5 minutes. The impact driver is awesome! Absolutely no regrets with these drills especially at the $218 I paid.
68.) Great buy for the money
Reviewed by: Jeffrey J. Johnson St. Cloud, MN
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Have had the combo kit for about a month and both tools work fine. Neither tool has been put through a heavy test so far. I did check the trueness of the drill chuck and it was right on the money. For what I would have payed at most places for just the drill I got both tools with batteries and a case. It was a no brainer. They are very light and comfortable to use. How they hold up over the long haul is hard to tell. But again, for the price I am very satisfied.
69.) Milwaukee
Reviewed by: James Lubahn PINE ISLAND, MN, US
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If you want the best,you buy Milwaukee! 40 years as a pipefitter and the one brand that was there beginning to the end, was Milwaukee
70.) Molwaukee 2691-322 18 volt drill, impact combo
Reviewed by: Cainster
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Wow! this has been a great tool already, What a great gift for my wife for her birthday!
71.) great combo kit
Reviewed by: M-H 30 elk gorve, ca.
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great combo kit, driver works sa good sa other name brands. has lots of power and gets job done. i recommend this item.
72.) GREAT TOOL COMBO...GREAT PRICE!!!
Reviewed by: YQJLQFW
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JUST RECENTLY,I WAS STROLLING THROUGH A HOMEDEPOT 10 MINS FROM HOME,WITH MY LION'S SHARE OF STORE CREDIT BURNING MY POCKET,WHEN LO AND BEHOLD,I SAW THIS COMBO PRICED DOWN FROM $299.00 TO AN AMAZING $199.00!!!!!NOW,WHILE THE HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF TOOLS THAT I OWN ARE DEWALT,THIS WAS A DEAL THAT COULD NOT BE IGNORED!!
THE NEXT DAY AFTER SAID PURCHASE WAS MADE,I DECIDED TO KEEP MY 925 DEWALT HMR DRILL/DRVR,BUT I SOLD MY DEWALT 825 IMP DRVR,EVEN THOUGH THIS FINE TOOL PUT OUT 1330 IN LBS OF TORQUE...I HAD THE PLEASURE OF FIRING UP BTH TOOLS ON A PROJECT I WAS WRKG ON AND WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED IN THE LEAST BIT!
JUST REMEMBER,I ENTERED A DIFFERENT HOMEDEPOT AND DID NOT SEE THAT SAME DEAL BEING OFFERED,SO DON'T STOP LOOKING
73.) Milwaukee drill/impact driver kit
Reviewed by: Craig Owens Santa Rosa, CA
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I'm a hobbyist...a retired car nut. I like good tools, and in this case, I wanted a cordless drill with lots of power, and a keyless chuck that would hold a drill bit without slipping. I haven't used my new Milwaukee drill and impact driver much yet, but my initial impression is very positive, with one exception: battery life. Both pieces have all the power you could ask for, and they're light and well-balanced. They feel good in your hand...not over-bulky or lop-sided. The chuck on the drill grabs great, and doesn't spin on the drill bits, but I noticed the battery charge getting low after about 30 holes in sheet metal. Battery charge lasted a little better on the impact driver...I don't know if the drill just pulls more charge out of the battery, or maybe my drill battery happened to be weaker than the driver one. In any case, the battery charge indicator lets you know where you're at (after you put the battery on the charger), and the batteries recharge in a relatively short time. I questioned at first, why I'd need or want an impact driver if I had a powerful drill. Won't they do basically, the same thing? The impact driver gives you much greater control in driving screws. I was able to drive about 75 sheet metal screws into thick sheet metal without boogering up a single phillips head or twisting off a single screw. I know that using a drill to drive those screws, I'd have had about a 75% success rate at best. For me, these are great...for a contractor or someone working for a living, you'd want to have a handful of batteries so you can keep going.
74.) Light and powerful
Reviewed by: Scott SD San Diego, CA
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This 18 volt combo is light and powerful. I'd say it's roughly equivalent to the 14.4v nicad models rather than the older 18v models (which are quite a bit bulkier and heavier). As a homeowner it seems more than adequate for any project I might encounter. My main gripe is that there's no way to get this combo with the larger m18 battery. For a big project like a deck I'm pretty sure these smaller batteries won't last very long. But they do charge very quickly. The price from Amazon was excellent--$150 less than the same package at the local Home Depot.
75.) working good
Reviewed by: Scott A Kessler Portland, OR
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This is a great double pack for the price! I am a fabricator in a job shop and have been putting these two tools to the test. I love the 1/4 inch impact! I use it with hex to 3/8 and 1/2 square drive adapters to utilize my impact sockets in tight spots. This small impact driver is a time saver and while some hand tightening afterward on larger nuts and bolts is necessary this tool is a great starter. If the bolt is 1/2 inch or under no after tightening is needed. I am a little nervous on how long this driver will last under the conditions it is being put through. I'll let you know when it does fail.
76.) I Like it So Far!
Reviewed by: J.T Minneapolis, MN
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I have had nothing but good things from this drill. It has a good amount of power and its strong. Battery last for a good amount of time. Although, they say it takes 15 minutes to charge the battery, it doesnt take 15 mins, It takes 30 mins. The LED light is a good feature, but not that useful. Better to have another source of lighting.
77.) Awesome set for the money, well balanced and powerful
Reviewed by: BF Charlotte, NC
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I own the "Big Brother" set to this one and found the larger impact driver and hammer drill to be "Too Big" for many jobs. Great power and good batterty life to be sure, but just too darned big. Then I purchased this set. AWESOME! Very well balanced, just the right amount of power for most jobs,and priced right too!
I'd give this one 5 stars, if Milwaukee included the belt/driver bit clips for the drill.
78.) I broke down and biought this Milwaukee kit
Reviewed by: Waz N.E. Tennessee
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I reviewed the Impact driver only from this kit last week but I never took it out of the box. I said that I was really mad at Milwaukee for not standardizing there battery coupling. In other words why can't Milwaukee use the same hook up to there tools like DeWalt, Makita, and festool. Well I broke down and bought this 2691-22 kit because I needed to get an Impact Driver and all I can say is WOW!!!!!! I have used a friends Dawalt and also a Makita and I know this Milwaukee 1/4" Impact is AWESOME!!!! It delivers much more power than the Makita and Dewalt. And it feels better in the hand also than the other 2 tools. I tested this tool out on my John Deere GT235 mower's blades and in less time than my CP air impact wrench would take I had all three blades off and I didn't have to pull out the air hose and lift the heavy air tool under my mower. Then I drove 3 - 6"x 3/8" lag bolts into a pressure treated 4"x4" without drilling a pilot hole and countersunk all 3 of them. This tool never slowed down or grunted. My friend that has the Dewalt 1/4" Impact driver tried my new Milwaukee and drove 2 more lag bolts in the same 4"x4" and turned to me and said he wanted to trade his 4 piece Dewalt kit and his Dewalt Job Site radio for my Impact driver with charger and 2 compact batteries. My answer was NO WAY!!!!!!! As for the Drill/Driver in the kit I might use it, but will probably get the Compact Hammer drill and sell the one that came in the kit. I now have 2 18v NiCad hammer drills and 2 V18 hammer drills a V18 flash light a NiCad Job Site Radio and now a M18 Impact driver and drill/driver all made by Milwaukee. And that just scratches the surface of other makes of cordless tools and corded tools. I do have to admit that Milwaukee still has the best fit and feels better in the hand than any other tool I own or have tried. Also Milwaukee has the best warranty of any other tool except Festool. But I can buy 3 Milwaukee 2691-22 kits for just 1 Festool Impact driver with charger and batteries. And I would rather have the MIlwaukee. I have a Milwaukee warranty shop within 6 miles of my house so I have no complaints at all
79.) Electrician and manager of apartments
Reviewed by: Jack Baltimore, MD
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Miwaukee has a good product. I am happy with the use of the compact drill and impact drive, my concern is that the batteries do not seem to last as long as a comparable product. But on the other hand, I am considering a Milwaukee jig saw.
80.) Best for the money, but not nearly the best.
Reviewed by: MAJ New Jersey, USA
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This set is the best drill/impact set for the money hands down.
It is a quality set and has features that set it apart, like the charge level indicator on the battery.
Comparing this set to the Makita set, they are almost identical except the makita's LED light stays on for a few seconds after the trigger is pulled. And the Milwaukee has the charge level indicators on the battery. Other than that they are probably made in the same factory they are so close. The Milwaukee is about $70 cheaper, so I say save a few bucks. They really are about the same and if you were blindfolded and handed each, you couldn't tell the difference very easily.
Now you need to realize that when I say this is the best kit for the money, that doesn't mean it is the best drill out there. The best overall drill driver is the Festool T-15+3, but at $570 it is out of my price range. And the best drill/hammerdrill out there is the Hilti. Also a couple of hundred dollars more than this set. The Hilti and the Festool are seriously on a different level of quality and functionality than this set, but you will pay for it. I own quite a few Festool tools and LOVE them. I was going to buy the Festool but just couldn't justify spending that kind of money on a drill when I could get the Milwaukee set so much cheaper.
Bottom line is that I own this set and it has taken every bit of abuse I have been able to throw at it.
For the money, you can't go wrong.
81.) As advertised
Reviewed by: Terry R Domingue YOUNGSVILLE, LA, US
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It does everything it says it will, and for only $199... It's great. Loads of power, long battery life, two batteries, And both tools have an LED trigger light. What else could you need?
82.) Great deal, Good Service
Reviewed by: W. S. Lee Reading, PA
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I bought these reconditioned from CPO Milwaukee. I was dismayed with my first set, since I expected that they would be just lightly used returns. In fact, both the sets I got were seriously worn--the first one really looked it, too. But the company was great, sending me another one and allowing me to return the first kit. Then when one of the batteries on the second set turned out to be unable to hold a charge, they sent me a new one immediately. They were courteous and prompt and explained everything. Good company.
The drill and driver are very nice. Balanced, strong enough, small enough to get into tight spaces. Milwaukee has since come out with a larger 18 volt battery and that tells you something about what they think of these too-small batteries. The first kit I got had one dead battery and one weak battery. The second kit came with one battery that was nearly dead and a second that seems to not quite fully charge, but is good enough for me. The new battery they sent me works fine and from what I saw of this company, they would have sent me a second new battery if I had asked. Serious use will drain even the new one faster than you expect.
So, the battery is the weak point, but the tool is such a deal for the money that I give it 4 stars and the company gets 5 stars for great service.
83.) 2691-22 works for me
Reviewed by: Alan T. Butler Secret HQ in the Snoqualmie Valley, WA, USA, Planet Earth
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I gave my trusty old 9 volt Makita drill/screwdriver to my wife. Now I had to replace it. Word of mouth from various friends is that Milwaukee is one of the better manufacturers of compact cordless drills and related equipment. Saw the 2691-22 combo on Amazon. It kind of jumped out at me, and I ordered it via One-click.
The package arrived in a few days. First thing I noticed was how balanced the drill felt in my hand. Way better than the old Makita. So far I have not drilled a hole or turned a screw with it, but I am sure it will work fine.
I was disappointed in the impact driver, but only at first. How could I have ordered am impact driver with that wimpy 1/4" hex drive instead of a 1/2" or maybe a 3/8" square drive? Bummer! Then I purchased the quick-connect square drivers in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sizes at a local hardware store. OK, now we're going somewhere. I used the impact driver to remove the fasteners holding the brake disks on the front and rear wheel of my BMW R1150 GS motorcycle. Had to heat up the fasteners on the rear wheel to get the lock-tite to let go, but that's way better than turning out the threads on the hub along with the brake disk fasteners. Maybe a beefier impact driver would have generated enough torque to peel those fasteners out of the aluminum hub without heat, but maybe that would have caused some unwanted thread wankage in the hub, which would have been bad. Got the new Galfer wavy rotors on via hand tools, including a Snap-On torque wrench; no impact drivers needed for tightening on a BMW motorcycle braking system.
All in all, I am very pleased with my Milwaukee 2691-22 combo.
84.) Driver Combo Kit
Reviewed by: Xavier Cordova
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I am surprise and very satisfied with this tool combo, it has plenty of power and long battery life for home and automotive projects.
85.) great deal
Reviewed by: Joe Chumlea Tn. US.A.
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Being a retired millwright I know something about tools. This is a great pair. Used the impact last week when we installed my new central heat& air unit. The drill is just as handy. You cannot go wrong with this pair.
86.) Both tools are good !
Reviewed by: Richard L. Watson Yorba Linda CA USA
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Both tools are powerful. The batteries are easy to replace and charge. Learning to use Impact Driver takes a little time for it can drive screws deep in surface if you don't turn off when screw is level with surface. Good price.
87.) Great For Jobs
Reviewed by: G. Merkley
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I use these tools in my roofing company and they are great. They are the right tools for the job.
There is no substitute for the right tools on the job and Milwaukee are the right tools.
-E.M. Blue Roofing
-Atlanta, Georgia
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88.) Really nice.
Reviewed by: music maven
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Everything about this Drill/Driver set is exactly as it should be. The only problem I hav is that I wish it had a compartment to hold my bits and drivers inside the case.
89.) like it.
Reviewed by: www.goadventure.org Bodega Bay, CA United States
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balanced a little weird, haven't really put it to full jobsite use yet but Milwaukee usually performs.
90.) Heavy and Durable; But......... Heavy!
Reviewed by: Stephen G. Bernard New Hampshire
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I initially had ordered the Makita 10.8V impact drill drill/driver combo. That arrived defective TWICE!
Amazon replaced the units but after 2 bad ones I decided to go with Milwaukee. The 18v is really more than
I needed but the M12 Combo set was $100 more! So I figured better to buy the M18 Combo set.
Well.... This is a LOT heavier for working overhead. My wife thinks it's too heavy. I have no doubt it will
outlast it's 5 year warranty. I needed a drill driver that could actually drill holes with a proper chuck
since all the hex drill bits I've seen aren't true and wobble terribly.
So while the M18 drill/driver is heavy it has a proper chuck and can accomodate real drills.
The impact driver is too powerful for small jobs like taking out flathead screws from overhead.
The drill/driver was even heavier. I'm sure if those had been phillips head screws they'd have come out
easily. Flat head screws bite anyway.
The screws the impact driver did remove came out with a vengeance.
Overall I'd say this drill is great for bigger jobs, big/long screws and lag bolts. But for overhead work
like cabinets with small screws the M12 would be a much better choice as it's a lot lighter.
I bought Apex bits locally and wow what an improvement over the crap stuff that they sell in Home depot
and other stores. I will only buy Apex bits from now on. They use a rare earth magnet and are super tough and
they spin true.
91.) Wobbling on Compact Drill. Switch problem on Drill.
Reviewed by: A. Nguyen
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I really love the light weight and compact design. They fit perfectly in my hand.
I read many reviews on Amazon before I bought a this combo tools. I notice there are some comments of wobbling of the compact drill and speed switch on the drill.
At first I thought it will not be a problem for every drill. So I decided to give it a try.
So exciting waiting for these drill to arrive.
When item arrived, I tried it out and I got the same wobbling problem on my compact drill.
I also tried on the drill, it also had a problem with the speed switch. It is hard to switch from/to low-high speed. The combo (2 drills) comes with only 1 belt hook.
It is a joke.
Milwaukee having problem with quality control on these drills.
- Wobbling on impact drill
- Hard to switch low/high on the drill.
- Drill does not comes with belt hook, impact drill has belt hook.
I loose interesting in these drills. I am going to return these drills for the problem described above.
92.) Drill speed switch problems
Reviewed by: N. Maio
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Like some other reviewers I too have the problem with the speed switch on the drill. It does not easily slide between High Torque and High Speed or 1 and 2 if you prefer. In order to get it to change gears you have to rotate the chuck manually or depress the trigger to rotate the chuck. The drill was like this right out of the box. I am waiting on a replacement from Amazon since it is under the 30 days.
Otherwise the impact driver is fantastic. I used it to take a deck apart including removing 5" lags and it worked great....in fact maybe too good because it snapped a few of them.
Batteries charged in 30 minutes as stated and seemed to hold a relativity decent charge. They are the smalled of the lithium batteries so you can get larger batteries for the tools but until I run these batteries through a few charges I won't know their real run time.
I only gave it 3 stars because of the drill problems. I would have definitely given it 4 or 5 if it weren't for the switch problems and I may change it when I get the new set.
93.) Just enough power
Reviewed by: Andrew Johnson Fairbanks, AK
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This really isn't a heavy duty drill and fails pretty bad when I try to drill 1" auger bit hole for electrical work. However, it's excellent for deck screws, it just has enough power to drive them on high speed, and it's much lighter than my heavier duty drill. The reduction in fatigue after a day is noticeable. Battery life is not very long doing this, it virtually stalls at the end of each drive. Still, the second battery charges faster than I use it. Battery also gets fairly warm, but with the XC battery, it stays cool and lasts 3 times longer despite only being twice the capacity. I also use this for metal roofing screws. These are 1" #9 self tapping screws. Each compact battery puts in about 250 screws, either drill or impact, both are good for this task, and they charge faster than I use them. For being up on a slippery roof, the light weight and belt hook is great. The impact driver is outstanding and seems about identical to the DeWalt compact one which I worked along side of on a recent deck job, both for 1/2" lags and 2.5" composite screws. I ended up using the drill instead though because it's faster and as I mentioned, just powerful enough for this task.
94.) MILWAUKEE
Reviewed by: Anthony J. Vrana
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The drill works good, the impact driver has somthing wrong with the trigger. It stalls.
95.) a so so item
Reviewed by: michael kleer pittsburgh, pa.
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i found these tools to be sufficient for the purpose, but don't have near the abilities of the makita line of 18 volt tools. i am a little disappointed in the power; especially the impact.
96.) Made in China for $20 -- MSRP $329 -- Sale $199
Reviewed by: potion
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I got these set and the Ridgid from Home Depot and at the end the winner is " Milwaukee ", so I kept the Milwaukee and returns all the Ridgid blow up spec cheap stuff. << well don't get excited now >>
These tools performance is ok not that great...if anyone wanted to see a video hand down on this drill/impact vs Dewalt it on Youtube, as it will answer lots of questions. <
> so Milwaukee battery out of the box already having issue ??? <>. The reason I didn't returns the tools because I got it for a super deal as they are currently on clearance at Home Depot, Amazon wouldn't match it and so a Battery I just bought from them also going clearing at Home Depot.
-FYI-
I'm not a Pro or loyal to any brand, just looking for good deals and good tools. Back then when you paid this much money for tools they usually made in Japan, USA or German which last for a long time not for a few weeks as I frequently see in the review.
The last time I check Makita is the only tools still made in Japan...but lately Made in China Junk are poping up on their label with same or higher price tag...quality are degrading as it show on customer review like Milwuakee here.
Bottom line This tools kit drill/impact @ $199 Made in China not worth the money. << DO NOT BUY >> unless much less, this goes for the Ridgid and other brand as well, lots of company are blowing up the price then bring it down to make it look like you got a good deals but you're not. Also peoples are fall for the lifetime warranty must READ their fine print "time to time they consider the tools will wear/tear as it does not cover as defective...it clearly state that they only cover if items are defective" so it actually 3yrs as they printed on the box, Milwaukee will give 5yrs.
If you don't beleive the cost would be $20 to make in China??? well just think of all the Chinese scooter were sold on Ebay for $500+free shipping so how much seller are getting them in for? remember all the freight shipping cost from china factory to serveral whare house then to buyer home and selling price are only $500+free ship. <> So all these company are smiling all the way to the bank when someone are clicking at either full blow up price or even sale price at $199 like this.
Oh...I forgot 1 more thing...make sure washing your hands after using these tools, not because of grease or dirt but since it Made in China it probably have high percentage of poison leads. I hope more peoples should speak up about the quality of these tools and where it Made!!! to reflect the price it should be worth buying. I know Milwaukee has been around for sometimes but don't forget these tools quality are not the same as back then.
97.) buy knowing you will have to spend more money
Reviewed by: cquave cquave
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I HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS KIT AND LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT THE BATTERIES THAT IT COMES WITH DO NOT OPERATE ANY OTHER OF THE M-18 CORDLESS TOOLS THEY ARE COMPACT AND DO NOT HOLD A CHARGE VERY LONG.THIS IS WHY THEY SELL IT SO CHEAP.THIS KIT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU DO NOT USE THEM FOR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION.I NEEDED A NEW SAWZALL HAD $[...] SPEND.I HAD FOUND THIS KIT FOR $[...] TOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT PRICE.SO BEING A FRUGAL SHOPPER I HAD DONE SOME MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND THE M-18 SAWZALL W/NO BATTERIES BRAND NEW FOR $[...] ON E-BAY(I HAVE ONLY HAD MILWAUKEE PRODUCTS MY WHOLE 10 YEARS OF CONSTUCTION AND LOVE THEM)SO I FIGURED BUY THE KIT FOR $[...] PLUS $[...] SHIPPING AND THE SAWZALL ON E-BAY FOR $[...] W/FREE SHIPPING FOR A TOTAL OF $[...].NOW I HAVE A BACKUP AND A NEW SAWZALL FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN SAWZALL I WAS LOOKING AT.COME TO FIND OUT THE BATTERIES THAT CAME WITH THE KIT DO NOT WORK ON THE SAWZALL YOU NEED THE XTRA CAHRGE BATTERIES THAT COST ANY WERE FROM $[...] TO OVER A HUNDRED DOLLARS A PEICE. IT DOES NOT STATE ANY WERE THAT THOSE BATTERIES WOULD NOT FIT ANY OTHER M-18 PRODUCTS I WAS UPSET CALLED MILWAUKEE AND THEY DID NOTHING FOR ME BUT TELL ME THAT I NEEDE THOSE XTRA CHARGE BATTERIES.SO INSTEAD OF SPENDING $[...] AFTER PURCHASING 2 XTRA CAHRGE BATTERIES FOR $[...] I ENDED UP SPENDING $[...] SO I GOT BURNT BE AWARE SO THIS DONT HAPPEN TO YOU.ALL IN ALL THE DRILLS WORK GREAT AND THE XTRA CHARGE BATTERIES DO WORK IN THE DRILLS BUT I AM STILL UNHAPPY.
98.) Milwaukee Compact drill
Reviewed by: Blanche R. Chapman Tensed, ID USA
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Bought this as a b/day present for DH. It was less expensive than at Cosco. Appears to work well.
99.) Batteries are included---"Why"
Reviewed by: kalalaman
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The guns are sturdy and strong Great fit --BUT-- The batteries are garbage--They dont last 10 minutes--I had mine replaced twice--No other Milwaukee battery will fit---Dont buy
100.) Poor customer service
Reviewed by: DOC Parma, ID USA
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I purchased this item for $254.00 from Amazon.com LLC, and one week later Amazon.com LLC had it listed for $222.00. They refused to give a credit. They did say that I could return the item, and then turn around a re-buy it for the new price. It seemed very inefficient for me to send them back the drill, and for them to resend me the same drill. It would keep everyone's costs down, if Amazon simply issued a credit in these scenarios.
101.) Would be a great drill if two of them didn't have wobbly chucks
Reviewed by: S. Fuller Central Iowa
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After having Makita products in the past, I chose to buy this Milwaukee drill after the Makita Lithium Ion drills had concerns about wobbly chucks and poor batteries. I received the drill and immediately liked it. The weight, size, trigger control, etc. were all fantastic. The best drill I ever handled. So I took my new drill to put up several blinds and thought the new quick change bit set I bought was junk. Everything was wobbling and it was even hard to put in the screws. I went down to the shop and started going through some other bits. Every one of them wobbled. So, I pulled out my old Makita and the wobbling was immediately gone. I was in the middle of a bunch of different projects, so I went to a local store and picked up another Milwaukee. I got it home and the same problem. They both wobble like nothing I've seen before. Beware, others say Makita has wobble problems, but in my case 2 Milwaukee compact drills from two different stores have suffered from wobbly chucks, while I've never seen a Makita with this problem. There's definitely some quality control issues at Milwaukee with these drills.
102.) Even on small jobs these batteries will let you down.
Reviewed by: Charles Atlanta, Gabon
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Ok so I did the research and took the plunge from my 18V NiMH standby dewalt setup (lasted me 8 years) to Li-ion.
First I have to say that I am a homeowner who throws all sorts of projects at my tools, I mention this because I believe in getting the right tool for the job. I beleive in spending extra so you don't end up replacing in five years or less. Are my expectation too high?
While I do own an rotary impact drill and a impact wrench (both dewalt) I do not own a corded drill. Why? because in eight years my 18V dewalt had the muscle to get it done. Sure I burned through a battery after 5 years. So I was looking forward to the punch of a impact drive and a drill for about what I paid for my dewalt several years earlier.
Here's the letdown, this milwalkee set does not have the battery life to live up to even the smaller jobs. Example: installing a clothes line and drilling some 1/4" holes in metal conduit, total holes drilled on a charge 12 before battery gave off warning and quit.
Is it a fluke? Are the batteries bogus, nope this is the second set. I decided lets give milwaulkee one more try after some small hole saw work in sheet metal killed the previous batteries. I've pampered this last set and I am sick of it. Milwaulkee had the right idea, compact format light weight but don't be fooled, this combo set is severely limited by the battery. Everything else is fantastic, led light, belt clip, clutch, two speeds, etc.
Why did i get rid of the dewalt the gear box finally blew up. I am going to check into having it repaired...
One star Milwaulkee because if you can't can drill and drive you're screwed.
103.) Dissappointed in quality of drill
Reviewed by: tooler Austin, TX
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I've was a loyal Milwaukee customer until I got this drill/driver combo. Here are the issues I have with the drill:
1. About 50% of the time, the gear selector on the top of the drill gets stuck during actuation, no matter how hard you push. The chuck must be rotated slightly for it to fully seat. I would expect this from junky harbor freight tools, but not Milwaukee.
2. The fit of the battery to the body of the drill is loose. The fit is much tighter on the impact driver.
3. Major pinch point between the LED housing and the torque adjustment ring. You have to be sure to grasp the ring toward the front of the drill to avoid this.
4. After about 2 weeks of light use, the white paint that forms the large Milwaukee emblem on the drill started flaking off. I used my fingernail to easily scrape the rest of it off since it made it look junky. This is cost cutting at it's worst! Milwaukee, this is your brand!
The quality of the impact driver seems to be a cut above the driver.
By the way, I returned my first kit because of these issues, but the second kit was identical to the first in it's flaws.
Time to switch brands. Milwaukee, your poor design execution and/or cost cutting went way too far with this product.
104.) Pros stay away
Reviewed by: G. Olsen MT
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I am a daily user of tools like this and this was a big letdown. Thought I was getting a good deal at 200 for the set. They call this an 18 volt drill but it has less power than my 12 volt Makita! I was able to stall it by grasping the chuck tightly. It strained drilling with a 1 1/2" holesaw. The Impact doesn't seem much better. The electrician on my jobsite has this set and both batteries died within the first year. Anywhay I returned it and will stay away from Milwaukee Chinese junk from now on. Does anyone make tools built to last anymore?
105.) Worse drill I ever owned
Reviewed by: BPS Canada
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This was my first Milwaukee product and will likely be the last. The drill that comes with this set is not worthy of being called an upscale unit. (Let me note though that the impact driver is clearly a cut above, and its quite durable). Besides the usual issues that people had with the weak batteries, I managed to break 3 different drills. The first drill i bought in April lasted a month but wouldn't switch from 1st to 2nd gear anymore. Got an exchange, that drill lasted 2 days, stripped out the gears, wouldn't turn in 1st anymore. Got one more exchange, same thing, stuck in 1st. Clearly those who are happy with the drill are not pushing it. I would expect this from a lower end brand but not Milwaukee. To add insult to injury, I went and bought their hammer drill/impact driver combo yesterday, thinking that going to a higher quality drill within the brand would solve my quality issues. I bring it home to notice 4 of the screws that hold the drill together are missing!!! Unbelievable! They never finished assembling it! That's 4 strikes for you Milwaukee, and i am returning this kit and getting a Makita kit. Don't expect a tough drill, its fine to hang pictures and light duty work but not renovations or the serious DIY. By the way I am not a contractor, just a DIY who expects more for this price.
Features of Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
The M18 2-tool combo kit combines power tools and accessories in a convenient carrying case at a great price. Tools Included: 1 Compact Drill/Driver and 1 Impact Wrench, Storage Case Included: Yes, Volts: 18, Battery Type: Lithium-ion 1.4 amp 18Volt, Battery Included: Yes (2), Charger Included: Yes
1.) Compact drill/driver delivers 400 in./lbs. of torque; weighs 4 pounds; 7-3/4-inches long.;
2.) 1/4-inch hex compact impact with 4-pole frameless motor delivers 1400 in./lbs. of torque;
3.) Lightweight durability, built-in LED lights, battery fuel gauges and variable-speed triggers;
4.) 5-year warranty;
5.) Includes: 18-volt compact drill/driver, 1/4-inch hex impact driver, (2) compact batteries, charger, and one belt clip;
Package Height x Length x Width: 18 in. x 18 in. x 15 in.
Package Weight: 13.35 lbs.
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