My Favorite Milwaukee Drill and Driver Sets Are Now 50% Off at Home Depot
If you’re putting together a power tool kit, a cordless drill and driver should be the foundation. Buying a quality kit means you’ll have batteries to add to the kit as your skills expand, allowing you to grow your hobby while saving money. You may have noticed that drill and driver kits can be pricey, so getting 50% off a tool upgrade with this deal at Home Depot on the Milwaukee 18-Volt Cordless Drill or Milwaukee 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver is a real bargain.
The Milwaukee 18V Drill and Milwaukee 18V Impact Wrench are on sale for $99, 50% off the regular price. The drill kit includes the Milwaukee 18V drill, CP-2.0 18V battery, charger, and tool bag. The impact wrench kit includes the Milwaukee 18V impact wrench, CP-2.0 18V battery, charger, and tool bag. Dual chargers allow both batteries to be charged simultaneously when the tools are not in use, cutting charging time in half.
Why I use these tools
Milwaukee has been making power tools since 1924, when the company introduced its first portable cordless drills for Ford. They earned a reputation for being tough and powerful, and the line of cordless drills, first introduced in the 1990s, allowed the company to expand its reach into home and service shops. As cordless technology advanced, the tools became lighter, more portable, and more practical, with longer run times.
My personal DIY/home tool kit is a Milwaukee kit that I started collecting over 10 years ago. I still have some of the original batteries, and all but one of them still work. I’ve used them for a variety of projects over the years, and replaced several batteries and tools as they wore out. I’ve found that the batteries last about 10 years, and the tools themselves last even longer, unless you drop them off a 15-foot ladder onto concrete (which is why I had to replace my drill).
In addition to durability, these tools are well-balanced, so they don’t put as much strain on your wrist and forearm as some other models that are heavier at the front or back of the tool. This makes them easier to hold and use for longer periods without strain.
The automatic LED light that turns on when you pull the trigger on these tools is a lifesaver when you’re trying to screw in a screw in an awkward, dark place and realize that your work light won’t fit. It may seem like a small thing, but it can be very useful in the most unexpected situations.
I found that having both tools on hand cuts down on work time by allowing me to drill pilot holes for screws with a drill and drive screws with an impact driver. Since I don’t have to stop to change bits, I can operate the tools with one hand, which is handy if I’m working on a ladder.