Milwaukee Reviews

I am a professional hardwood floor, cabinet, and granite installer. I bought this jig saw (mainly for its price and features) about 6 months ago to replace the old Craftman. It did a nice job, I thought. Until one day, I picked up my friend's Bosch, wow. What a jig saw. The Bosch is smooth as butter. Hardly any vibration cutting thru 3/4 Cherry. I am selling the 6266.

This saw is vibration free right out of the box. The supplied blades (2) provide a clean cut with little tear out. The saw is a pleasure to use and performs well using any of the 7 available speeds. The adjustable orbital action comes in handy as well for adjusting the saw to the material being cut. I grew up using an older B&D jigsaw and there is no comparison. This saw is well built, powerful, and easy to operate. The bosch 1590 gets good reviews as well, however, the price difference and brand loyalty lead me to buy this one, and I have absolutely no regrets.

Another reviewer sited the lack of trigger controlled variable speed as a reason for returning this saw and choosing another brand. I typically don't like to contradict other reviewers as everyone has their own technique and application. I would, however, like to offer a bit of a different insight into the matter. When negotiating an intricate cut, any change in SPM will impact the accuracy of the cut. I always find it advantageous to maintain a constant speed throughout a cut. Maintaining a constant speed can be difficult when the speed control is integrated with the trigger. When performing an intricate cut your grip pressure often increases and decreases in and out of the turns. An increase in grip pressure can result in more displacement of the trigger and subsequently a sudden change in SPM (and an inaccurate cut). I personally like the fact that Milwaukee has made the speed adjustable via a separate control. Unlike the other reviewer, I have not noticed high torque jumps with this saw. When I need to restart a cut I always insure that I have backed the saw sufficiently away from the uncut material. This is a great saw, and though it initially seems that trigger integrated speed control would be convenient I think the separate speed control is a well thought out design. Perhaps Milwaukee may want to implement a soft-start feature if it is widely perceive that start-up torque jump is an issue. Personally I wouldn't find such a feature valuable enough to merit an almost certain increase in price.

If your saw never leaves your shop, this is ideal. Built well and easy to assemble, I am very happy with this purchase. THe stand is very portable and folds down easily.

As with most things, you get what you pay for. After quite a bit of investigation, I settled on the 2875XL. I'd been looking for a stand for my new Bosch 5412L saw and had all but given up (thinking to build my own) when I found this. At $329, it's definitely not cheap. But then again, neither is the saw and I didn't want to shortchange myself on any usability in the shop by cheaping out on the stand.

So far, it's been awesome. It is very solid and with the casters locked, it doesn't move at all. Sure, you won't go lugging this setup to a jobsite but rolling it out of the basement and into the garage is easy. It was kind of a pain to put together, as the directions are pretty bad. In spite of this, beginning to end, including time to measure and drill the holes to bolt the saw to the top, was about two hours.

Someone else pointed out that it could be kind of topheavy, which is true, though that's true of a lot of stands. One little added benefit that I hadn't even considered was all of the space underneath. It's a great place to stash all of those bulky tool cases. When I'm working out in the garage, I can just roll this stand out there and everything (including my drills, router, circular saw etc) is right there where I need it.

I'm pretty picky when it comes to my tools. I would have no reservations about recommending this to any one in need of a good, stable miter saw stand.

The Stand arrived with the box slightly torn but all pieces were there. The directions were easy to follow. This stand was built more solid then I had expected. I have a dewalt sliding witer saw and was concerned about stablity. But this stand is extremly stable, rolls easy and the side supports adjust perfectly to the saw table. This is one great stand.

I have had the drill for about a year and a half. I have never dropped it or anything and the one battery is cracked. It will not hold charge or anything. I have been getting by with one battery and now the charger doesn't work either. I called the Milwaukee company and they told me that they would give me an estimate on a new battery and charger. They would not stand behind anything. I have to say the drill is alright. i like the drill its self but the batteries and the charge doesn't stand up and the company will not stand behind it. I is a pile of BS. I will never buy another Milwaukee tool! I am going to buy a DEWALT and get a real TOOL! Everyone who reads this-watch out because Milwaukee will get you to. Just think twice and buy a DEWALT!

This blew the doors off an 18v Hitachi. More power, longer run-time, and hammer-drill capability. It has survived a few drops already.

This drill is not for the weak. Your wrists and arms will ache if you are doing wall or ceiling work all day.

I wanted power and durability. It appears I have it. I'll put up with the weight.

This is an outstanding hammer-drill. Like almost all the Milwaukee line, it is a top quality, take-no-prisoners type drill. High torque, excellent power. Versatile. Excellent.

Nice saw with impressive power from the 18V batteries. Good ergonomics and handling with the following exception: Narrow blade opening in the table and the ample blade guard makes it a bit difficult to get a good view of the blade and your cut line while cutting. I thought a saw with the blade on the left would minimize this problem, yet with some adjustment from my usual cutting position, it still works pretty good.... its just in those situations when you don't have the 'ideal' position to make your cut that you really notice it. Charger recharges drained batteries fairly quickly, and as a bonus... the 18V batteries also fit my Milwaukee reciprocating sawzall.

After checking and trying several options including 3& 4 piece "package Deals" I decided I did not need the other items and this was the best saw for my purpose, it was also made in the USA. I am pleased with my decision.

You simply can't bog this guy down. I compared this to a Hitachi C6DC and although the Hitachi was slightly more comfortable, I couldn't get used to the blade on the right and the Milwaukee seemed to get through 2x8s effortlessly. The Hitachi could get the same job done, but it was worked harder than the Mil. Great tool.

Like his corded brother this saw is top notch as far as the mechanical aspects go. There is a definate problem though with the batteries. They do not stay charged for very long, and unfortunately for me I purchaced before I read the reviews of other customers explaining that the batteries are only good for about a year. Hopefully Milwaukee will design a better system soon.

one of the best saws for light demo , when your crawling through a tight space or a long run from an outlet.
I still carry a corded monster for big stuff.

I already have a super sawzall but there are places I need a sawzall where I can't get to electricity (like up in a tree). I bought this saw for the small stuff including pruning small branches, roots, etc.. This is a lot better than having to drag out the chain saw. If you don't need a sawzall very often, this is an excellent quality saw for the homeowner. I have other Milwaukee tools and am very satisfied with them also.

I am sure it's just me, but I was a little disappointed- if I wanted a copy of a Milwaukee, I would have bought a Makita. The chuck is cheesy (sorry) the cord seems borrowed from a cheap TV, the direction switch feels like it's gonna break each time I use it. Maybe the Milwaukee 3/8 I remember using a while back was an older model. I am sure the essential guts and geabox in this unit are still bulletproof, but the daily details have been neglected and it was this I noticed immediately and unrelentingly. So for another $30 or so I can buy a proper cord and a nice Jacobs chuck and have.. what?

This drill has great torque, it will twist your hand off if you use the the old "hold the lock ring while you spin the chuck to tighten the bit" method. I could do that with my battery powered Dewalt 18 volt drill without incident. Using this drill you better not do it!

This drill will handle anything you throw at it, but I greatly dislike the chuck. You can not get it as tight as a normal keyed chuck and some of the materials I drill though cause the bit to slip. It is especially prevalent with the small sized bits.

I would give this drill 5 stars if the chuck was keyed!

Over the years I have owned a great number of drills. My first ever drill was a 3/8 Milwaukee hole shooter, is still my favorite and in 18 yrs is still working as good as ever with a cord change the only maintenance required. I purchased this new drill hoping for the same quality and was pleased to find it still there.

The Milwaukee 5378-20 works perfect for light applications and it does well in concrete. My first one burned up suddenly while drilling a 1/2 inch hole in wood with an auger bit, I guess it was some sort of manufacturing defect. My second one has been working fine, very good in concrete, good in steel and wood, but it does not seem like the drill has too much power. If you look for a true "Heavy Duty" drill, don't go with that one. But for most things around the house, this drill works just fine.

Purchased this Model today locally and it did not dissapoint. It ate thru concrete block like I eat thru a Chinese buffet after a full days work. Strong, yet quieter than most, well balanced, and not as heavy as some. Would definitely recommend fo rthe occasional user (like me), have no idea how well it will hold up in the long run. 3 Year warranty was a plus, as Bosch drill of comparable size only had 1 year....

Have used this drill for about 2 weeks, and love it. It drills through cement like butter (but it's loud - wear ear protection).

I used another hammer drill prior to purchasing this one, and highly recommend a KEYED chuck. The loaner drill had a hand-chuck, and I couldn't get the drill bits tight enough, even though I felt like I was about to break the drill. The keyed chuck is essential for hammer operation.

Wish it had a storage box, but apart from that, this drill is super.

This is aimed at providing a solid screw mover for dealing with equipment. It is not designed to drive bolts into concrete. But if you are looking for a quickly charged aid in disassembling and assembling electonic equipment, this is you tool.

i have had this tool for two months now. I do maintenance for apartments. this tool fits in my pocket and the bits go in my shirt pocket. they never go in my tool bag. It has replaced my two or three screwdrivers that i used to carry. this tool is for jobs that dont require an 18vt drill it is a lot smaller and lighter. I use it to build and install ceiling fans,work on ac units, install cabnet doors,build prefab cabnets w/ persision, electricalswitches and plates with out cracking the plastic, the list goes on and on. the ajustable torc setting on this tool is verry usefull. for a 2.4 vt tool it is very powerfull and extreemly well crafted. worth every penny. battery lasts forever. for an electrican a must have. may be too expensive for a do-it-your-selfer but for a profesional you will make up for the price in a week with the time you will save at work. also good if you suffer from tenenitus. I dont think it would be as usefull to a lefthander.

I have been using the Milwaukee cordless driver for several years now. I am on my second driver. No other driver comes close to the Milwaukee's 200/400 rpm no-load speed. As a copier and printer tech doing several service calls a day the speed of this driver is one of its most important features. I don't use it for drilling or for driving wood screws but for taking apart and repairing electronic equipment it is unsurpassed.

I bought this drill while doing some remodeling at my girlfriend's house. I didn't want to drive all the way back across town to get my 14.4 Dewalt. I should have!! The bits slip in the chuck and the motor smokes under heavy drilling.
For light duty use this drill is fine, but for heavy drilling you should look elsewhere. This is not a top quality Milwaukee tool!

I have owned many cordless drills in my life.This one feels like a Cadillac in your palm! I Just used it to replace the canvas on my popup camper that the mice have been chewing on all winter.I used my Milwaukee cordless drill for the whole installation.What impressed me with drill was the clutch mechanisum it was very sensitive to quickly screw into plastic without stripping them out! It went very quickly.It saved me [money] off the installation fee from a dealer.And I am sure it will save me more in the future.It is a very versitile tool for heavy and also light!

In my opinion this cordless drill is the best in the business. It is tough as nails. The all metal chuck is nearly indestructible whereas those nylon ones get chewed up in no time. Yes this drill is heavy but it has superb balance and has enough power to twist you hand off! If you need something lighter get the 14.4V version its nearly as powerfull. Bottom line this is one hoss drill.

I am a contractor and have used this saw extensively the past 2 years. It replaced its predecessor but has not held up like the first. It's been in the shop a few times for the quick change breaking, and now is having a motor problem that is going to need fixing. The variable speed has also stopped working. It's been small items but they add up. The power has been more than ample, the disconnect cord is very useful, but I'm not sure I'm going to stick with Milwaukee this time.

This is the best sawzall I have ever used.
there is very little viberation in the tool.
The quick change for the blades is wonderful and very time saving.
I don't know why I didn't buy this saw before.

I bought the Milwaukee 6537-22 to repair some damaged soffits.
My friend mentioned that the Sawzall, with the right blade, can
be used to trim trees. I had a 20ft tall Bradford pear tree with
two 5" diameter trunks that I wanted removed, and thought I would
try the Sawzall on it. It cut through the tree with no problem!
Very little vibration. Toward the end of one cut the blade bound
up, but the quick release blade feature came in handy: I removed
the tool from the blade, then pushed the section of tree over.
This is going to be a much used tool. A great product!