MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL 49-22-8510 Milwaukee Kit Right Angle Attachment, 9.5" x 1.75" x 6"

I like this right-angle attachment a lot, especially the sturdy metal construction and the small size. I use it with my cordless drill when there's not enough space to fit the drill + bit, then I come in from the side with this right-angle attachment. My Bosch 12-volt drill is rated at 265 inch-pounds of torque, and the Milwaukee attachment is rated at 235 inch-pounds, so they are pretty well matched. The product info sheet lists a few other limitations: - drives screws up to #8 x 3" - flat boring bits up to 1" dia [spade bits] - twist drills up to 1/8" [in my opinion, it will easily handle bigger drill bits - after all, they say it can handle a 1" spade bit!] - 1750 rpm max - not for impact drivers or corded power tools The chuck collar has to be pulled forward (outward) both to insert and remove hex bits. With my usual hex bit holder, I can push hex bits into the chuck without pulling the collar forward, but not with this chuck. Therefore you always need two hands at the chuck, inserting and removing bits, a minor inconvenience. If you are really tight on space, you can use the very short hex bits, the ones that are about 1" long. The total required space for the attachment + bit is then about 2-3/8", not including any extra space that the drill might need. The interior of the chuck is strongly magnetic, but only once the bit is fully inserted. When using the very short bits, there's very little of the bit sticking out of the chuck to grab on to. To break the considerable magnetic force, you might need to use pliers to grab short bits, but regular bits are easy to pull out by hand (once you pull out the chuck collar). The overall length of the attachment is 6-3/16", including the full length of the drive shaft. I have used this right-angle attachment to drill holes for electrical wires, using a 5/8" Irwin Speedbor, the kind with the lead screw and three spiral flutes. These drill bits need a lot of torque, and 5/8" is the biggest Speedbor that I can use with my cordless drill without overtaxing the drill. The Milwaukee right-angle attachment handled the torque just fine, although I was extra careful not to let the Speedbor bit bind in the hole, which can cause kickback and extra strain. Note that the attachment's drive shaft has two different diameters: The very end has a 1/4" hex shank, but farther up the shaft, it expands to 5/16" hex, which they say you can use for higher torque applications. The red handle is quite adjustable. By unscrewing the handle a few turns, you can pivot the handle from 0 to 90 degrees from the body of the attachment (in four steps), then tighten the handle to lock it in place. But you can also rotate the metal collar that the handle attaches to, so the handle can stick out of either side of the attachment body, or the top or bottom (there are 12 detents as you rotate the collar all the way around the attachment body). To rotate the collar, loosen the red handle, tilt it all the way towards the chuck end (past 90 degrees, which unlocks the rotating collar), then twist the handle/collar assembly around the body of the attachment. Once you tilt the handle back, it locks the collar, then you tighten the handle itself. One other unobvious feature: There is a small hole in the body of the attachment, at the chuck end, that the instructions say is a lubrication port, for light oil or lithium grease. It's not clear how to use this port, because there is no fitting, just a small hole. The product package says the attachment is made in Taiwan. Although it's pricey, the Milwaukee right-angle attachment is very well made. Overall, I like it a lot, and would recommend it.

This is one handy tool to have in your tool arsenal . You never know when you need to get into a tight space. It sure beats using a stubby screwdriver or a 1/4" socket wrench. This is a very well built attachment. I own the Milwaukee off-set screwdriver power head (48-32-2100) that is a little smaller and now the heavy duty right angle attachment (49-22-8510). Both are outstanding tools and perform better then stated. The heavy duty right angle attachment is rated for 235 in. of torque. This is almost full torque on a Milwaukee 3/8" drive, 12V cordless drill and half torque on the Milwaukee 1/2" drive, 18V cordless drill when using low speed on the drills. One needs to remember that these drill attachments are 1/4" hex drives. If you are looking for serious torque, look into purchasing a 3/8" or 1/2" right angle drill. I hope this will clear up some confusion with the reviewers that stated the bits do not stay in the chuck. You might want to go over the instructions to see what you are doing wrong or you are not using 1/4" hex quick release shank bits. The right angle attachment does have a quick release magnetic chuck. When the bit is installed correctly, you can not even pull it out without releasing it with the quick release chuck collar. I have a Craftsman Speed-Lok Drill and Drive set that works perfectly with this, along with the bits that came with it. Here is a quote from the Milwaukee "Inserting Bit Instructions". 1. Pull out the chuck collar. 2. Insert the bit shank all the way into the chuck. (the magnet will help pull it in) 3. Release the chuck collar. 4. Pull on the bit to make sure it is secure. Update 9/11/2017 Just a commit on the guilty of this attachment. I purchased this in 2006 and have used it routinely since. It still works as it has from day one without any problems. When using it just remember to keep the torque spec in mind and you should have trouble free operation.

If you are considering trying to drill in a tight area, or inside a wall, do not consider buying any other right angle drill attachment than this one. I'm a professional TV Installer and this is the most important drilling tool in my arsenal. I have killed probably 10 or more other brands/types of right angle drills and drill bit attachments, they always end up breaking. The chuck slides down, you slide in a hex drill bit, and lock it back in place, nice and smooth, and holds on to the bit well. I've been using this Milwaukee now for about four months with no signs of it breaking down. It's extremely well built. I use it typically with a cordless 18V drill set on the lower RPM setting, and Bosch Daredevil paddle bits (another best in class, check out those bits here for blasting through studs). http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Daredevil-DSB5013P-13-Piece-Spade/dp/B002GU6QAA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362513836&sr=8-1&keywords=bosch+daredevil This is small enough to fit into a single gang hole, and you can loosen the red handle to allow you to rotate the entire head of the right angle attachment to the angle you need, then screw down the red handle to lock in place. We've put this thing through the ringer and it has not died on us yet. We're typically using it to drill through a stud inside a wall with a paddle bit, fitting it through a single gang hole, and then getting right, left, up or down in a tight space. For anybody that has tried this you know how hard it is, and how demanding on the tool and bit it can be. You've probably also tried a similar tool or attachment and my guess is it eventually died. Spend the extra few dollars for this attachment and you will not regret it.

Like the other reviews have said, this attachment will let you get into tight spots that a regular drill just won't reach. I even have one of the 7.2v Dewalt screwdrivers, but was still having trouble drilling and screwing the seat slats onto an Adirondack chair I was building---the arm assembly was in the way. With a right angle attachment, you can put the bit at just the point and angle you want, with the bulk of the drill out of the way. If you're wondering what that red bar in the picture is for, it is a handle that you use to hold while using the attachment---one hand on the handle, the other hand on the trigger of the drill. This handle makes all the difference in keeping the attachment stable and just where you want it. It adjusts easily up/down/left/right---pretty much any angle or position around the head of the attachment. Not sure about the prior review that said this was difficult to set---it really is about as simple as can be. You need to use hex bits with this, but, again, that's no big deal if you have a cordless driver or an impact driver, as those tools typically use these types of bits, too. The fitting for the bits is a nice, solid brass piece that holds the bit nice and snug. Overall, this is a great and well-made addition to any drill, and you will find all kinds of uses for it.

This tool is one of those that you pick up and say to yourself, "Pretty neat. Nicely made. But how useful is it, really?" Truthfully, for most folks it will just sit in a toolbox and gather dust--until that once-in-a-while, ah-ha moment when you are puzzling out how to get a job done when the drill plus bit are too long to fit. At that moment, you will take this tool out, dust it off, and say, "My, I hope this works!" It's a Milwaukee, so it works, after you figure out how to adjust its handle and hold it. Most folks also have to figure out how to hold their mouth as they operate its chuck (which is easy, but different). After the job is done, you realize that this attachment just saved your bacon. This is one tool for which it is important to read the instructions (very short). The instruction sheet gives the following specs and warnings: The chuck takes 1/4 inch quick-release hex shanks: "twist bits to 1/8 inch diameter, flat boring bits to 1 inch diameter, and screw driver bits." "Be prepared for high torque situations that may cause the power tool to spin, causing loss of control." Imagine the tool spinning like a flag at a high rate of speed round and round the drill bit that is now acting as a flagpole. I can attest that my unit has seen larger twist bits than specified. However, don't use them until you know how the torque works. It can be very surprising, and it can destroy the tool and hurt you. If you need a right-angle drill to shoot holes in studs or joists, this is not the tool to replace one, so go ahead and buy or rent the right angle drill. Just remember that right angle drills deserve their reputation, and be prepared. Use this for things like installing screws in drawer guides in narrow cabinets, mounting upper corner cabinets, helping with vent-hood vent pipe installation (drilling a pilot hole in the cabinet top for the jig saw blade), etc. It also will fit in battery-powered drivers to drive screws at impossible angles. Update: Note that there are now battery-powered miniature drivers that will fit in a lot of areas previously only reachable with a right-angle attachment and that have plenty of torque. They are a lot easier to use when they fit.

This is one of those tools that the first time you use it, you'll wonder why it never occurred to you to buy one years earlier. And to people wondering why this model costs twice as much as many other right angle drill attachments: All the extra money went into the components and design. It's all metal construction and very high quality. I've driven several hundred #9x3" screws on my first project with it; there's still almost no gear backlash or deformation in the quick release drive socket (bits don't get stuck). Milwaukee is to be congratulated for deciding there's a market for a tool of this quality. It excels at drilling and does journeyman duty at driving, especially with Torx-style screws which don't require as much down pressure. But in very tight quarters the handle often must be retracted to parallel with the drive shaft, exposing the locking teeth on the body at the handle fulcrum. Even though the entire handle assembly can be rotated left/right 90 degrees, the exposed locking teeth end up somewhere against your hand, making it [painfully] difficult to keep a firm grip, especially when driving Phillips-head screws that need extra down-pressure. Gloves help. A design tweak would be better. The flange on the quick release mechanism could be a bit bigger too (or knurled/ribbed like the back of the handle) -- it can be difficult to grip and pull, especially if wearing gloves. Of course the other side of that observation is it might increase the depth of the tool, so I can't fault Milwaukee for the choice they made -- I bought the tool explicitly for use in tight conditions. I initially thought the drive shaft was longer than necessary, but when you need to drive a hole in the middle of a 2x6 or wider, you'll find it's a perfect length. Overall I really like this tool, and recommend it. Except for the grip issues, it deserves 5 stars; I'd give it 4.7 if I could. I've been using mine with a 3/8" Bosch 18v Lith-ion drill with lots of torque. They seem well-matched in performance, though the Bosch claims 400 in-lb of torque vs 235 for the Milwaukee. That said, I think this product was designed for cordless drills, and buyers need to keep that in mind. Using it to drive lag bolts with a corded 3/8- or 1/2-inch drill will probably be a disappointment. There are inherent design limits to what an engineer can create with a $50 budget. To the reviewer who commented that the handle fell off: The position of the handle along two axes is adjusted by loosening the threaded handle, rotating the handle, and then re-tightening. The last step is pretty critical.

Good tool

Useful and has lasted for many years. It's not a tool you need everyday but when you do need it, nothing else will do. It's well built and shows no signs of degredation.

Grat for getting into tite spots

Great bit of kit

It's a nice quality item but to make it work with a drill bit (as I needed it) you need an adapter or drill bits with the correct fitting. All in all a great product.

Great product

Well built and smooth