The risk you run when attempting a redesign of a tool like a drill driver, whose essential design hasn’t changed in decades, is losing what makes that design work in favor of a novelty that just isn’t as good. If you nail it, however, it can be a revelation, and it should come as no surprise that the minds at Milwaukee, a tool company that’s been around for 102 years, nailed it. Their super versatile take on what a drill driver can be is very good, and it’s on sale right now with a major discount.
The Milwaukee M12 Fuel 4-in-1 Installation Drill Driver is on sale for $146 at Walmart, 34% off its normal $221 price tag. This price is good on the bare tool that’s compatible with the M12 batteries you already have and/or can pick up starting at $30.
Rare DealThe headlining feature of this tool is the four interchangeable heads, a 3/8-inch chuck, offset driver, 1/4-inch hex, and right angle attachments. They can be attached and set to one of 16 different drilling positions, so there aren’t many tight spaces that this tool can’t reach, particularly when you also consider the flat top of this tool (allowing for flush placement against surfaces), slim profile, and, most noticeably, inline grip that allows for precise control using one or two hands.
There’s also a magnetic bit holder on the front of the tool that reduces time spent switching bits. Under the hood, a brushless motor that can deliver up to 1,600 RPM and 300 inch-pounds of torque, with the battery- and tool-saving tech to ensure that heavy-duty use doesn’t damage anything. It also comes with a compartmentalized contractor bag with a dedicated spot for each individual head.
“I really like how compact it is,” one shopper wrote. You “don’t need to carry a bulky drill with a bulky battery,” they added. “The different adapters make doing different jobs easy.
Another satisfied customer chimed in that this tool is “very well designed” and “perfect for general work.” It’s a “great all-rounder,” a single tool with tons of utility.
Deals We’re Loving
- Milwaukee M12 Fuel 2-Tool Combo Kit, $189 (was $249) at Walmart
- Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver Kit, $160 (was $199) at Walmart
- Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill, $95 (was $159) at Walmart
The Milwaukee M12 Fuel 4-in-1 Installation Drill Driver is as versatile as power tools come, a replacement for multiple other (expensive) tools that’s worth it at full price. For $146, it’s a no-brainer for anyone who uses a drill driver regularly in less than accessible spots.
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Cameron LeBlanc
Commerce Writer, Autoblog