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   IMERC | Dec 13, 2008 11:46am | #1

   the Super was made in the US.. don't know if it still is...

   either drill demands respect.... and they last forever...

   like anything... abuse it and it will fail... or abuse back...

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!! What a Ride!
   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

    

   "Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints"

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   JulianTracy | Dec 13, 2008 06:40pm | #3

   Is it even possible to abuse a super holehawg?I don't think they even bother having a warranty, cause once built - they can never be stopped.JT

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   ponytl | Dec 15, 2008 04:57am | #13

   the last 3 hole hogs i had had clutch problems think i killed 4 hole hogs on my loft project before that they lasted years... my super has never had an issue

   p

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   enrare | Dec 18, 2008 02:48am | #14

   Not sure I follow what you are saying.  I thought the Super Hawg had the clutch feature where the Hole Hawg does not.   Sounds like the clutch system is a repair prone problem.

   What's everyones thoughts on current Milwaukee products and warranty service?  I seem to be reading more and more that the quality of Milwaukee tools now are nowhere near that of years past which the Milwaukee name has built a reputation on.  I also don't seem to find very favorable comments about Milwaukee's service when it comes to warranty coverage issues.

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   davidmeiland | Dec 13, 2008 04:56pm | #2

   Not sure where the Super Hawg is made, I guess I could go look at mine and see. Bottom line, I would get the Super if you want to drill a lot of holes 3" and up, meaning plumbing. For electrical the Hole Hawg is fine.

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   arcflash | Dec 14, 2008 11:41pm | #8

   Second davidmeiland. That clutch is a nice feature, it prevents the drill from binding up and a potiental injury. Those drills are notorius knuckle breakers.

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   renosteinke | Dec 13, 2008 08:58pm | #4

   I've been asking the same question.

   Actual users of the tools either have no preference, or a very slight preference for the Superhawg.

   My tool supply house tells me that the Superhawg has a clutch, and that he has seen a number of repairs to that clutch being necessary. He reccomends the 'old Hawg" style.

   Oddly enough, he has a few customers that prefer the Makita version of the "Hawg." If nothing else, the Makita is noticeacly lighter in weight, and has a longer side handle.

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   toolbear | Dec 14, 2008 08:00pm | #5

   DeWalt has a new out coming out. The rep let me fondle it at the Ganahl sale.

   Has a clutch for low speed and a senor that turns it off if you rotate it more than X degrees. Supposed to keep you on top of the ladder during a jam. Nice knuckle buster guard on handle.

   We have both the old Hawg and the Super in our inventory. Kind of like the more compact Hawg - when I can find the 3/4 pipe handle.

   The ToolBear

   "You can't save the Earth unless you are willing to make other people sacrifice." Dogbert

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   renosteinke | Dec 14, 2008 08:27pm | #6

   Clutch ... knuckle buster ... wrench you off the ladder ....

   FWIW ... Consider this tool instead of either 'hog.:'

   http://www.milwaukeetool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_27_40028_-1_684547_192145_192137

   If you're planning on using the self-feed bits, this just might be the cats' meow.

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   toolbear | Dec 15, 2008 02:43am | #10

   But will my self feed bits fit a 7/16 hex driver? Adapter? Like to try one. One issue is length. Often trying to fit bit and drill into stud bay - which is why these things are long, but not big left to right. That said, last remodel I had short ship augers chucked into the Makita 18v drill/driver (with side handle on) and it was working out rather well. Normally I use the Milwaukee right angle drill.The ToolBear

   "You can't save the Earth unless you are willing to make other people sacrifice." Dogbert

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   renosteinke | Dec 15, 2008 03:12am | #11

   The tool I linked to was developed by Milwaukee specifically for use with self-feed bits. Of course they fit.

   It's an impact driver, with all the benefits of one. It won't break your wrist, it has plenty of torque, and the narrower head means it fits, with the bit, between 16" studs.

   I do not know if extensions are available.

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   toolbear | Dec 15, 2008 03:37am | #12

   I opened the brochure to see what I was missing. I see that their 7/16 hex ship augers and self feeds will fit. That leaves me out because I have more $$ invested in the bit collection than in the drill. All old chuck technology. However, it's good to know that there is an impact driver for this job.Wonder what a 1" auger runs for that driver?The ToolBear

   "You can't save the Earth unless you are willing to make other people sacrifice." Dogbert

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   enrare | Dec 14, 2008 09:49pm | #7

   Thanks everyone for the feedback.  I was reading a review at Tools of the Trade and they gave Makita's version of the Milwaukee Super Hawg top honors.  Not quite as powerful (10AMPS) but they liked the compact size, light weight and comfortable handle over the Milwaukee Super Hawg.  What's the opinions on Makita in this type of drill market?  I have always heard Milwaukee is lengandary when it comes to heavy duty drills that will last a life-time.

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   popawheelie | Dec 15, 2008 12:59am | #9

   It looks like the Super Hawg would fit into tighter spaces than the hole hawg.

   There's more motor and gearbox behind the Hole Hawg and when you add in the length of the bit it just might not fit.