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blue eyed devil
08-26-2003, 11:04 PM
Need to replace my 1/2 drill and want to upgrade to a Hawg.If you had to choose.......Would you go with Makita or Milwaukee.The makita is almost always cheaper but one review says the switch is dangerous(stays running after released) That would be a bad thing if it happened to bind while standing on top of a log! If anyone owns one let me know if this is true.
Thanks...
Makita DA6300
blue eyed devil
08-26-2003, 11:06 PM
1/2 inch "Hole Hawg"
mfritch
08-26-2003, 11:51 PM
I have a Hole Hawg and a Timberwolf by Black and Decker. They both do well, but I got the Timberwolf at the recommendation of my electrician because it has a clutch in the unit that will break loose before you go for the merry-go-round ride. The only thing that it isn't good for is turning my 4-5/8" and 6" multispurs. I corrected that by using the appropriate holesaw on one drill and then cleaning it out with the multispur. Speaking of merry-go-rounds, I have an old 3/4" Milwaukee that has all the power in the world. I was on the wall one day and the auger really hooked up and before I could get my gloved had off the trigger, I took a ride that lasted until the cord came unplugged. It was quite a nice view of the log yard while it lasted!
blue eyed devil
08-27-2003, 02:04 AM
Both drills have plenty of steam for my needs,ands they are triple geared.They appear to have a nice flat spot for attaching a bullseye level (important)
Tim Bullock
08-27-2003, 06:44 AM
blue, We have stuck with the "Hawg" over the years and we have 4 of them...........Makita is cheaper but as I recall doesn't have quite the umpf........check the amp draw.........
Bob Warren
08-27-2003, 07:26 AM
I've used both, My hole hawg is still going strong after 14 years. The Makita is not in the same league in this type of drill.
Greg Steckler
08-27-2003, 09:02 AM
Never had a Makita but I have had 3 Milwaukie's over the years. They are fine tools. Managed to knock myself out with one tho'....they deserve respect...LOTS of torque.:D
Tim Bullock
08-27-2003, 09:06 AM
Anyone interested......I have a 3/4" Skil Industrial for sale......It is so strong that you could power a post hole auger......or drill wells........