Back when I was with a previous employer, we used in the residential field a drill that had a long neck, approx 4' between the motor and the chuck. The chuck was mounted at a 45 deg angle on the end of the neck. This enabled us to drill most, if not all, of the house from the floor without needing a ladder. I am now searching for one of those drills. Can anyone provide me with a maker of this tool? Maybe provide me with a URL? I tried milwaulkee thinking they are the maker of the drill but could not find it on their website.
The drill motor is not included. It is just shown as an example. I think the attachment can be used with pretty much and Milwaukee D-handle or right angle drill.
Curt
Curt Swartz
Re: Long Reach Drill Search#60150 12/23/0509:47 PM12/23/0509:47 PM
I have that extension. It's about 30" long, and the end is 33 deg. Unlike the 90 deg. angled head that comes with the drill, the 33 deg. angled head has a 1:1 ratio.
One of the handiest uses, besides both verticle and horizontal drilling overhead, is drilling down through a floor plate. The angle helps you miss the perimeter joists.
Larry Fine Fine Electric Co. fineelectricco.com
Re: Long Reach Drill Search#60151 12/24/0512:48 AM12/24/0512:48 AM
HCE727, I was going to give you the benefit of the doubt by checking out this P&R drill, but after searching I can only find their name and address. I have not seen ony of their line. I must say, after 18 years in the trade, and a lifelong tool hound, I have never even heard of them.
That being said, the Milwaukee extension drill is the coolest thing since.....well..since the drill was invented. Drilling up, down, across ceilings. This drill is a HUGE time(and back)saver! About the only thing I could ever complain about is storing it in a van.
Speedy Petey
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." -Albert Einstein
Re: Long Reach Drill Search#60153 12/24/0509:53 AM12/24/0509:53 AM
Speedy, I have one and it is great,trust me. It is better than the Milwaulkee. I have used both. I checked around on the net and could not find it either. I know who carries them though. Harboc Electrical Supply, 215-747-7800. I store mine in the ceiling of my van with two 3/4 mini's with butterfly nuts for easy access.