Nice video! As someone who spent many years repairing electronic equipment, I can safely say that for precision repetitive work, nothing beats a good electric screwdriver. When I was working in the field, guys would often tell me about how they had a far superior 18 - 20 volt hammer drill, etc. that I should in fact be using. What a lot of people don’t seem to realize is that the biggest concern is not if the tools are able to drive lag bolts into concrete, it is the stripping out of threads on smaller screws. Too much power destroys them, this is especially true with soft wood or plastic screws. The clutch allows you to predictably limit the power the tool delivers to the screw. Some of the equipment I worked on might have 30 screws that had to be removed and reinstalled to get at the parts to be replaced, that was a real chore with a manual screwdriver. Cordless screwdrivers accurately managed the task without doing any damage to the delicate parts. One note, I generally would work with lower clutch settings initially to avoid doing unintentional damage. Another point, the clutch on a screwdriver is not built the same as an impact driver mechanism, some interesting videos regarding their design are online also.
There's nothing more annoying than having to hand-screw something together ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1McjgiqTNcTjrhvRvJWcrk5bzTeQW-Wn except for the pain in your wrist that is. This addition to my tool kit is great and I can get a lot done without all the pain and annoyance. The battery last's a long time and I have yet to run out of power when doing a small project (granted I am saying small project because I'm no construction worker). The only thing that I wish it had was an LED or pair of LEDs to indicate when it was charging and whether or not the charge was complete (or full).
I've abused mine working in commercial refrigeration, the ONLY thing I don't like about it is that the belt hook threads loosened up within 6 months. It's an awesome, compact, light weight, and reliable unit that doesn't strip unit threads like impacts will.
As an electrician trainee, I use this thing all the time. The combo of having a clutch and quick release 1/4" hex adapter is the best of both worlds. Always wished they made a brushless version. After searching, come to find out they do. There is both a 2 speed version and a brushless 2 speed fuel version, which puts out an impressive 325in/lbs of torque compared to the 175 of this base model.
@@GranMotoring Right but could you not just peddle a m12 impact driver on its lowest setting? I see many people use impact drivers for things like outlets with no issues.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg You could and I have before, but this just offers more control and consistency. Nice to know you're not over torquing and each fastener is torqued the same. We use impacts for larger screws, like sinking lag screws into bracing for temporary power poles or hanging large service panels and strut bracing. But for interior stuff, I prefer this and will grab it more times than not over an impact. And by more times, I mean a lot more, like 9 out of 10 times. But for other tradesman, I could see how an impact would be desirable and this wouldn't suit them.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg these are good for working in occupied spaces. Impacts are loud and most people don't like their work day being interrupted by a noisy impact
This is my first Milwaukee purchase. I like it a lot. I mostly have Bosch but have recently decided to try some others when they are on sale. So far, the only sort of dud in the bunch was the DeWalt "gyroscopic" screwdriver. I gave it away to a friend who likes it. I hated the way it worked, my Worx 4V is a lot better to use.
I only ever buy Milwaukee stuff when it's on sale. I just picked up a combo kit including this screwdriver and a 3/8 ratchet for $99. Also included a battery and stuff. I now have three of those 3/8 ratchets. I keep getting more of them because what I really want is the other tool that they're bundled with. With the sale price the ratchet is basically free.
Haha no lie found this video because I bought the kit for the ratchet myself. Have a 12v impact I use non stop around the house. Thinking this little drill may replace it for most uses and my wife wont have to complain about the sound of the impact
This is the tool that sold me on the Milwaukee Brand. I purchased a Ryobi drill for around $69 about 15 years ago. I went home to put a 2” or 3” screw in a stud and the Ryobi couldn’t drive the screw in. I returned the Ryobi and found this one (an older version of this one) for $99. I still have it and it has been working great for me. I accidentally got mine wet a few weeks ago and now it is showing some weird behavior with the speed ramping up slowly but I feel like it probably would have kept working had I not gotten it wet. I was still using the original batteries as well with no issue.
I have this model and the Milwaukee 2406-20 M12 1/4 in. Hex 2-Speed Screwdriver. Both of these are great tools for what I used daily and both are about the same but since the 1/4 hex has a 2 speed it's just a hair faster than this model. Overall both are great outstanding tools for the work.
@BrewCityRider yes the fuel version will be best since it's newer and better motor. However it depends on your application of work. For me I work as an tech so I used the one without speed to take 1/4 and 5/16 screws and the 2 speed I use to take 3/8 to 9/16 bolts and screws, very little duties on drilling though. These two are Hex screwdriver as stated from milwaukee and these 2 are different from the standard drill.
I think the impact is better in every way, which just makes more noise, but if you are upgrading the surge would probably be quite enough with a lot more power
I don't think the brushed impact is really much more I figure you might be able to get that driver as a deal but normal price i think they are probably pretty close
I actually prefer the low torque on this thing. I use this for panel machine screws on helicopters and when set right, it has the perfect amount of torque to match hand tight, and not strip screws. It's also super light weight and compact.
I just got a cheap craftsman and it's so slow that it's painful it does the job that I wanted it to but it's just so slow and I just got the m12 right angle impact so now I have batteries I will be looking for this
@@tehvishal please explain. I know for a fact that a standard 18v drill in low gear (hi tourqe) will undo a MUCH tighter seized bolt than a standard 18v impact. My Mileaukee m18 drill is even stronger than both my m18 impact wrenches (which are both a fair bit stronger than the impact. I can consistent snap an m8 stainless steel Allen key head bolt with my drill. The impact does not even come close.
@@TKayCOalso how is your drill stronger than your impact wrenches? I have them all from Milwaukee and that’s definitely not the case. I can attest though that the drill could drive a lag a bit quicker, but it definitely isn’t more powerful.
this is helpful , i dont think its worth the 100$ it cost . its bigger than a lot of the other models and yes its got more power and torque , but its a screwdriver i would prefer something smaller and if i need power in a bigger tool that's kind of what drills and impact drivers are for . to me it seems to kind of go into the size and price of a drill or driver and strays away from a screwdriver
No it's a driver with a 1/4" hex rather than a chuck. There is a drill setting on the clutch. This can drill as shown if you have drill attachments for 1/4" hex.
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Nice video!
As someone who spent many years repairing electronic equipment, I can safely say that for precision repetitive work, nothing beats a good electric screwdriver.
When I was working in the field, guys would often tell me about how they had a far superior 18 - 20 volt hammer drill, etc. that I should in fact be using.
What a lot of people don’t seem to realize is that the biggest concern is not if the tools are able to drive lag bolts into concrete, it is the stripping out of threads on smaller screws. Too much power destroys them, this is especially true with soft wood or plastic screws.
The clutch allows you to predictably limit the power the tool delivers to the screw.
Some of the equipment I worked on might have 30 screws that had to be removed and reinstalled to get at the parts to be replaced, that was a real chore with a manual screwdriver. Cordless screwdrivers accurately managed the task without doing any damage to the delicate parts. One note, I generally would work with lower clutch settings initially to avoid doing unintentional damage.
Another point, the clutch on a screwdriver is not built the same as an impact driver mechanism, some interesting videos regarding their design are online also.
There's nothing more annoying than having to hand-screw something together ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1McjgiqTNcTjrhvRvJWcrk5bzTeQW-Wn except for the pain in your wrist that is. This addition to my tool kit is great and I can get a lot done without all the pain and annoyance. The battery last's a long time and I have yet to run out of power when doing a small project (granted I am saying small project because I'm no construction worker). The only thing that I wish it had was an LED or pair of LEDs to indicate when it was charging and whether or not the charge was complete (or full).
I've abused mine working in commercial refrigeration, the ONLY thing I don't like about it is that the belt hook threads loosened up within 6 months. It's an awesome, compact, light weight, and reliable unit that doesn't strip unit threads like impacts will.
Put threadlocker red is more permanent blue is a bit weaker
I use it daily on 2-3 homes per day for the last few years. It’s still good as new.
Didn't need it but bought it anyway. Totally exceeds my needs for a screwdriver 🤣 nice short and sweet review.
My favourite tool in my 100 plus tools collection
As an electrician trainee, I use this thing all the time. The combo of having a clutch and quick release 1/4" hex adapter is the best of both worlds. Always wished they made a brushless version. After searching, come to find out they do. There is both a 2 speed version and a brushless 2 speed fuel version, which puts out an impressive 325in/lbs of torque compared to the 175 of this base model.
Would an impact driver on low speed not make this tool redundant?
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg This has a clutch. Making it desirable for not over-torquing outlets and switches for example.
@@GranMotoring Right but could you not just peddle a m12 impact driver on its lowest setting? I see many people use impact drivers for things like outlets with no issues.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg You could and I have before, but this just offers more control and consistency. Nice to know you're not over torquing and each fastener is torqued the same. We use impacts for larger screws, like sinking lag screws into bracing for temporary power poles or hanging large service panels and strut bracing. But for interior stuff, I prefer this and will grab it more times than not over an impact. And by more times, I mean a lot more, like 9 out of 10 times. But for other tradesman, I could see how an impact would be desirable and this wouldn't suit them.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg these are good for working in occupied spaces. Impacts are loud and most people don't like their work day being interrupted by a noisy impact
That would be handier than my DeWalt - even with the little battery. And I have two m12 batteries for the Hatchet. And Christmas is coming. . .
Got a older version. Love it! Thanks.
That lag bolt was very impressive. It never struggled, no matter how deep he drove it
This is my first Milwaukee purchase. I like it a lot. I mostly have Bosch but have recently decided to try some others when they are on sale. So far, the only sort of dud in the bunch was the DeWalt "gyroscopic" screwdriver. I gave it away to a friend who likes it. I hated the way it worked, my Worx 4V is a lot better to use.
I only ever buy Milwaukee stuff when it's on sale. I just picked up a combo kit including this screwdriver and a 3/8 ratchet for $99. Also included a battery and stuff. I now have three of those 3/8 ratchets. I keep getting more of them because what I really want is the other tool that they're bundled with. With the sale price the ratchet is basically free.
Shit i'll take one if u dont need it lmao
Haha no lie found this video because I bought the kit for the ratchet myself. Have a 12v impact I use non stop around the house. Thinking this little drill may replace it for most uses and my wife wont have to complain about the sound of the impact
My brother said it looks like a German lugar with the Klein tools switch bit, can’t get that out of my head now
This driver and a HO CP 2.5 make a great combo
This is the tool that sold me on the Milwaukee Brand. I purchased a Ryobi drill for around $69 about 15 years ago. I went home to put a 2” or 3” screw in a stud and the Ryobi couldn’t drive the screw in. I returned the Ryobi and found this one (an older version of this one) for $99. I still have it and it has been working great for me. I accidentally got mine wet a few weeks ago and now it is showing some weird behavior with the speed ramping up slowly but I feel like it probably would have kept working had I not gotten it wet. I was still using the original batteries as well with no issue.
I’ve had one for a couple years. Most used tool I’ve ever owned. Love it! 👍
It's great, so light and convenient
I have the Bosch equivalent, excellent unit.
I have the fuel version. It's a little bigger and heavier but more powerful as well. I use it for almost all jobs.
I have this model and the Milwaukee 2406-20 M12 1/4 in. Hex 2-Speed Screwdriver. Both of these are great tools for what I used daily and both are about the same but since the 1/4 hex has a 2 speed it's just a hair faster than this model. Overall both are great outstanding tools for the work.
Trying to decide between those two & the Fuel version. The 2406 is actually 3X faster than the 2401.
@BrewCityRider yes the fuel version will be best since it's newer and better motor. However it depends on your application of work. For me I work as an tech so I used the one without speed to take 1/4 and 5/16 screws and the 2 speed I use to take 3/8 to 9/16 bolts and screws, very little duties on drilling though. These two are Hex screwdriver as stated from milwaukee and these 2 are different from the standard drill.
Just bought one today
I think the impact is better in every way, which just makes more noise, but if you are upgrading the surge would probably be quite enough with a lot more power
I generally agree, however both of those options cost alot more
I don't think the brushed impact is really much more I figure you might be able to get that driver as a deal but normal price i think they are probably pretty close
I actually prefer the low torque on this thing. I use this for panel machine screws on helicopters and when set right, it has the perfect amount of torque to match hand tight, and not strip screws. It's also super light weight and compact.
I just got a cheap craftsman and it's so slow that it's painful it does the job that I wanted it to but it's just so slow and I just got the m12 right angle impact so now I have batteries I will be looking for this
Waoo is can be use like as rachet, drill and screwdriver I love it I just order my
It's marketed as a screwdriver but is really a drill with the power of an impact.
I wouldn't say it has the power of an impact
Drills are generally more powerful than impacts though..
@@TKayCOwrong
@@tehvishal please explain.
I know for a fact that a standard 18v drill in low gear (hi tourqe) will undo a MUCH tighter seized bolt than a standard 18v impact.
My Mileaukee m18 drill is even stronger than both my m18 impact wrenches (which are both a fair bit stronger than the impact.
I can consistent snap an m8 stainless steel Allen key head bolt with my drill.
The impact does not even come close.
@@TKayCOalso how is your drill stronger than your impact wrenches? I have them all from Milwaukee and that’s definitely not the case. I can attest though that the drill could drive a lag a bit quicker, but it definitely isn’t more powerful.
why does it have a high-pitched whistle the moment you press the trigger? 0:55
Never seen a collar that you had to do anything but insert to use a tool.
this item is 15 years old is it worth. buying still in 2023 15 years after the tool first came out
Could you show the belt.clip on other side...im left handed but it doesnt look right on mine thanks
I want one
this is helpful , i dont think its worth the 100$ it cost . its bigger than a lot of the other models and yes its got more power and torque , but its a screwdriver i would prefer something smaller and if i need power in a bigger tool that's kind of what drills and impact drivers are for . to me it seems to kind of go into the size and price of a drill or driver and strays away from a screwdriver
Then this is not a tool for you, as for my needs it is great and I have compact impact and hammer drill/ driver. To each their own.
Tool only ebay under fifty dollars all day
Question I was told I can get a better battery to make this more stronger? If so , do you know which battery ? I have the stock one it came with
i love mine
I am looking into getting one.
I like the design and how small it is.
Do they have a bit holder you can add??the one i bought doesnt fit
Wondering if it's worth going for the fuel version of this m12 screwdriver
I don't think so
Can you break it loose before pressing the button? I had a snap on one that i could break bolts loose before pressing the trigger
does the trigger have variable speed?
Yes
Is the screwdriver magnetic?
Can this be attached by a chuck and use with drill bit?
1/4 hex to drill bit adapters exist, but if that's your goal, seems an M12 drill would serve the purpose better.
I have the m12 fuel impact driver and drill would they be the same size?
Pretty close
@aaronsrapidreviews k thanks so no reason to get the screw driver then
Is the Hex Screwdriver ?
Make it brushless
you think that's good you need to try the fuel version it's way better it is pricey but we'll worth the money
Nah, the clutch sucks on the fuel one. For the money, this is the best.
I've been thinking about doing just that for about 2.5 years now.
So it's a driver that can't drill?
No it's a driver with a 1/4" hex rather than a chuck. There is a drill setting on the clutch. This can drill as shown if you have drill attachments for 1/4" hex.
Milwaukee Chinese products!!!!
The vast majority of DeWalt and Milwaukee tools are made in China.
Yeah, have fun paying for a outrageously priced Snap-on version that under performs.
You didn't test or demonstrate the clutch settings.... instead using it as a drill and impact. 👎🏻👎🏼👎👎🏽👎🏾👎🏿
Is this variable speed?
yes