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Milwaukee 0920-29 V18 Lithium-ion 4-Pack Combo Kit
A great professional cordless tool kit. 18 volt Lithium-Ion has the best power-to-weight ratio of any cordless tool and now Milwaukee durability is available in 18 volts and is backed up by a 5-year warranty, the best in the industry. My favorite aspect about Milwaukee Lithium-Ion cordless tools is the "fuel gauge." The "fuel gauge," as they?re calling it, indicates how much battery power is left in the battery, as well as when you need to recharge it. Lithium-Ion batteries do not dissipate their charge like their NiCad cousins. A fully charged, unused NiCad battery will dissipate 20% in 24 hours, where as a Lithium-Ion will only dissipate 1 percent to 2 percent in the same time period. Also, a Lithium-Ion battery will give the tool optimum 18-volt power, until recharge time, when the power output will noticeably drop off suddenly. A fresh NiCad battery will only provide 18-volt power at the beginning and will "fade" in power steadily until recharge time. Do yourself a favor and go Lithium. Recip Saw
This recip saw, also called "sawzall," after the first one developed many years ago by Milwaukee, has a two-finger trigger and anti-slip rubber grips over the front housing and the handle. This powerful tool has variable speeds, trigger lock-on and an adjustable shoe to extend blade life. This recip saw cuts fast (2,700 strokes per minute) and has a 1-1/8-inch stroke length. Vibration is also low, which makes it more comfortable to use. This 18-volt sawzall has an overload protection clutch to protect the tool during heavy-duty use and a tool-less blade clamp for ease in changing blades. It has a tool-free adjustable shoe to extend blade life and depth-of-cut-control. The balance is a bit off, but when demo-ing with a recip saw, balance is last on your mind. It?s light enough not to cause extra fatigue due to a front-heavy design. The handle doesn?t have enough room, when using the bulkier type of work gloves. If you use a tight-fitting glove, you should have ample room to work comfortably. Circular Saw
This powerful and fast 6-½-inch cordless saw has a responsive blade brake and a 50 degree bevel. The blade guard has a lower lip to catch on the front edge of lumber during bevel cuts, so it retracts as the cut progresses, instead of getting caught and stalling the cut. Hammer Drill
This powerful hammer drill boasts 450 in./lbs. of torque and has a ½-inch chuck with ratcheting carbide jaws to securely clamp the bit when drilling and driving. There is nothing more annoying than to have to stop drilling just to retighten the bit in the chuck. This tool drills faster than most, has anti-slip rubber grips and heavy-duty bit storage on either side of the tool. It feels nice in the hand, but is a bit heavy for a Lithium-Ion tool. This is a very nice drill to use and will conquer any task you throw at it. Light
The light has a long-life, and a very bright Xenon bulb. A nice feature is a belt clip on the light itself, as well as a swivel head for adjusting the light to any angle. There?s even a spare bulb under the lens cap! This is a great feature. I can?t believe no one has thought of this before. It can take weeks to find the time to order a new bulb. Every work light should have an extra bulb. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
Milwaukee 0920-29 V18 Lithium-ion 4-Pack Combo Kit Accessories
 Milwaukee 48-32-1500 Quik-Lok 38 Piece Hex Shank Drilling and Driving Bit Set
Milwaukee 48-11-1830 V18 18-Volt 3.0 Amp Hour Lithium-Ion Slide Style Battery
Milwaukee 49-22-1129 12-Piece Ultimate Demolition Sawzall Blade Set
Milwaukee 48-89-1105 20 Piece 1/16-Inch to 1/2-Inch Titanium Coated Twist Drill Bit Assortment in Plastic Index
Milwaukee 49-24-0280 V28 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Job Site Radio
Milwaukee 48-11-1833 V18 Multi-Pack 18-Volt and 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Charger with 2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries Combo Pack
Milwaukee 48-00-1301 Sawzall Pruning Blade 5 Teeth per Inch 9-Inch Length - 5 Pack
Denali 15-Piece Black Oxide Drill Bit Set
Bare-Tool Milwaukee 0881-20 18-Volt V18 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver Kit (Tool Only, No Battery)
Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1 Hour Battery Charger
Milwaukee 0920-29 V18 Lithium-ion 4-Pack Combo Kit Reviews
would prefer to use other things for 'checking erosion' in the back fourty. So, I figured tha next time I'd go Milwaukee as I've always had their corded hand tools. I have over 30 years in the plumbing and remodel trades so I have much experience with power corded and battery operated hand tools. I'm kind to my tools; I know their limits and I respect that. and the drill was OK, except that after less than 5 minutes of actual use, while pulling up a long 14 inch bolt and nut on the straight(NOT slip clutch)drill setting the inner gearing slippedstripped. NEXT TIME I buy a battery powered drill etc., I'm going to the East Germans.I buy these tools for working; I.
I haven't had the problem reoccur at ANY level of "working" the drill.So, I guess it's like having an arguement with your best girlfriend, and we're back together and I couldn't be happier. I finished tightening it with a screwdriver. I really love this kit. Love the battery charge 'reader', the sawsall really works hard, the circ saw is just fine(The first time I used it, it was so quiet I thought it was broken.). I really appreciate this kit, but I'm leaving my rating as is. OK,It's about 4 months now after above review.
But mabey it's just bad jujukarma; I had a 14v Porter Cable that I sent back three times in the 1st year warranty period (once was the charger), I replaced that with a DeWalt on the third return(Ineeded a Battery Drill 'NOW'), and I returned the DeWalt 3 times on it's 1st year warranty ( once a bit got stuck in the highly touted XRP chuck).
The only downside to this set is the surprising size and weight. The bodys of all three tools have little or no flex to them, and are ballanced quite well. The size is the same as any 18v ni-cad drill. The circ saw is better in the 28v set too. For me, the initial deal maker for me was the battery gauge. They should have included the belt clip with the set and put the tools in a bag instead of the plastic puzzle box. The don't feel any lighter than the aformentioned set and are certainly not any smaller.
If you need power and can handle the price, there really is no penalty to go with the 28v set. This is tainted somewhat because of comparing two totally different quality tools. First off, this set is fantastic quality and is very well built. After coming from two Bosch 18v sets, this set makes them feel completely laughable, like they are Wal-Mart "Black & Decker" or something (Yes, I know Bosch & B&D share genetics). Bottom line-awesome quality set but with minimal improvements. I think it should basicly be required on lithium batteries because of their full performance right up to the end of their charge.
Interestingly, you have to sit this drill (or any other in the set) right next to a 28v tool to notice any appreciable difference in size.
Further info, the old Lok-Tot I had was made in Germany, this new Lithium one was made in ROC (Republic of China), could this be the cause. I took it in for repair at the certefied shop and have been waiting three weeks so far to get it back, still waiting. I have (had)two other Milwaukee cordless drills and have never been dissapointed until the 2nd Lok-Tor(Ni-Cad) "walked away on the job". The next day I had make pilot holes through double brick so I said to myself lets see what it can do. After I obtaining the set I put it to use the next day (the order came within 2 days without extra cost, it was fast). One might ask, would I buy another, I would have to say yes since Im a diehard for Miwaukee.
I dont know but I will wait and see. I mainly used the drill all day in drill setting. From the outset I have to admit I am bias in favor of Milwaukee tools however this drill that came with the set dissapointed me. Therefore I purchased the lithium set since it also charges the Ni-Cad as well, also it had a bit more torque so I was sold (price was great as well). I understand there is a cost factor since my German made Lok-Tor costed as much as this whole kit, therefor could it be a lack of quality control.
6 holes, no problem, worked like a champ until the 7th hole, it just died, VERY DISSAPOINTED.
Great set. Great set for working on a project I like the power and the batteries last a long time.
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