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   emaxxman | Jul 22, 2005 04:48pm | #1

   Here is the Vermont American right angle attachment.

   
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   Soultrain | Jul 22, 2005 06:27pm | #3

   I had that same VA angle attachment & it is a piece of junk.

   Fortunately I didin't have to drill tons of holes, so it lasted through that job at least.  I'd definitely look into the milwaukee RA attachment if you are going to need it on a regular basis.

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   zendo | Jul 22, 2005 09:05pm | #4

   Killler rig at Lowes.... Its called the orbiter, you can drill any angle you want.  Attaches to your drill.  $30

   -zen

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   emaxxman | Jul 23, 2005 05:19am | #8

   Saw the orbiter...was wondering if it was another piece of crap or not. I guess there's only one way to find out. The hex shaped shaft should make stripping less likely. That's what happend to the Vermont American one I have. The chuck started to strip the shaft and then it got so thin it bent. The Milwaulkee dedicated is too expensive. Even if I could convert it to a normal drill/driver, I already have 2 corded models. The Milwaulkee right angle attachement looks pretty solid; checked it out today at Home Depot. My concern with that is that its small size would make it hard to hold it steady. The need to buy a seperate chuck to hold larger drill bits would be a minus too. I guess for now it's the orbiter...although, the small 12 volt Makita impact driver looked nice too.

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   BillBrennen | Jul 24, 2005 10:32am | #9

   Thang,That Milwaukee right angle attachment you refer to is only rated for 235 inch-pounds. Many 12 volt drills can exceed that, so it is not the rig for drilling any but small holes. I had their earlier one, which looked similar, but different side handle. Lame. And expensive, too. I returned it, if memory serves.Bill

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   Taylor | Jul 24, 2005 03:00pm | #10

   This is rated for 500 lbs. I use it more often than not when remodeling my house, I'm quite happy with it.

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   emaxxman | Jul 25, 2005 04:18am | #18

   "This is rated for 500 lbs. I use it more often than not when remodeling my house, I'm quite happy with it."That's a little better with side handle. However, it still takes hex shank bits. My auger bits wouldn't fit...and I've really learned to hate spade bits.

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   Taylor | Jul 25, 2005 02:51pm | #19

   I've used these with 1/4" and 3/8" auger drill bits and it worked fine. Not so much with 1/2" though....http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/ab/snappy/drill_bits.htm?L+coastest+rzlj7814ff204220+1122388768

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   JulianTracy | Jul 24, 2005 04:48pm | #12

   Take a closer look at the tool stores or online and you'll see that Milwaukee has come out with another HD version of their original $25 right angle screwdriver attach.Seems tho me it was rated for up to 4-500 pounds, cost about $50.I have the original $25 version, and it's only really good as a screwdriver attachment.I use a Makita 9.6 volt angle drill and for most everything it works very good. Not for drilling through joists or anything, but then, I can't imagine any VA attachment being able to do that anyways...JT

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   zendo | Jul 24, 2005 05:15pm | #13

   I saw a Rt angle attchment made by the same company as the orbiter at Rockler yesterday if that suits you better.

   -zen

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   emaxxman | Jul 25, 2005 04:10am | #17

   My concerns with the Milwaulkee right angle attachment are:
   1) small size makes it hard to hold steady
   2) no side handle (definitely need this to steady the drill
   3) the hex shaped shaft holder (for driver bits) makes it a pain to attach large drill bits. I use a set of self-feed auger bits for the drilling. They need a real chuck.

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   Ryan1 | Jul 22, 2005 05:27pm | #2

   You might want to check out this product from Milwaukee.  I'm going to pick one up soon because I don't really need a dedicated RAD, but for $50 this thing looks like the ticket.

   http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=27&catalogId=40027&langId=-1&mainCategoryId=362&fromSearch=Y&productId=329656&parentProd=329655

   Sorry for the long link, and if it doesn't work just look up model number 49-22-8510.  It's listed under accessories I think.

    

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   DougU | Jul 23, 2005 01:06am | #6

   Ryan

   You can get that for about 25 bucks most places.

   Doug

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   dIrishInMe | Jul 24, 2005 03:15pm | #11

   I have one of those Milwaukee attachments - it's OK for little stuff, but as stated above is kinda of light duty.  I've used it for assembling railings and stuff like that, but I doubt that it would be appropriate for drilling joists - as the original poster was talking about.    Matt

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   BillHartmann | Jul 24, 2005 06:47pm | #14

   Is that attachement different than what they have on the right angle drills? The drills they sell several version as plumbers kits and electricans kits so they are expecting heavy usage.

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   dIrishInMe | Jul 24, 2005 06:59pm | #15

   Nothing at all what would be on a milwalkee drill Look at the picture again:

   http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=27&catalogId=40027&langId=-1&mainCategoryId=362&fromSearch=Y&productId=329656&parentProd=329655

   To give you a reference as to the scale of the thing, the shank that fits in the drill is a standard 1/4" hex.  I'd guess that the whole tool weighs less than a pound.  Definately not heavy duty.  Like someone said above - definately more of a screwdriver attachment (which is mostly what I got it for).  

   BTW - the drill I see most electricians and plumbers using are Milwalkees, and more often than not, a hole-hog.

   Matt

   Edited 7/24/2005 12:01 pm ET by Matt

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   BillHartmann | Jul 24, 2005 08:03pm | #16

   I never looked at the picture.I think that at one time they sold the right angle part these drills separately and that it was I was thinking of.http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=27&catalogId=40027&langId=-1&productId=281143&mainHeader=Drills%2FCorded&categoryId=189333&mainCategoryId=362In fact they sell an extension for use with the above drills or the RAD. But I could not find anyting under the part number that they listed so it must be discontinued.http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=27&catalogId=40027&langId=-1&productId=284037&mainCategoryId=127418&secondRefNum=189284&thirdRefNum=189284&firstHeader=Accessories&secondCatName=no&subCategoryHeader=no&thirdCatHeader=Adapters&fromCatalog=Y

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   hacknhope | Jul 23, 2005 01:03am | #5

   Really handy and popular tool

   http://www.mytoolstore.com/milwauke/0375-6.html 

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   nikkiwood | Jul 23, 2005 02:53am | #7

   Here is an alternative from Milwaukee:

   http://tinyurl.com/c4m2k

   While it is sold as a right angle drill, you can easily remove the right angle attachment and use it as a conventional drill.

   We use this drill for all our right angle work, and it works great with a self-feed bit for any electrical work you will encounter and most plumbing tasks.

   It is not as powerful as the dedicated right angle drills, but it will get the occasional job done just fine.

   However, it costs somewhere around $220, so it would make sense only if you could make use of it as a conventional corded drill.

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   xxPaulCPxx | Jul 26, 2005 10:18am | #20

   If you are looking at a dedicated cordless tool, take a look at the tool next to that Ridged at HD.  I actually own this and the tool you pointed out:

   Edit:  Go here http://www.ryobitools.com/product/index.asp?sectionid=1 and look in cordless drills for the picture.  They must not allow outside links to the pictures.

   P240 18V Right Angle/''Close Quarters'' Drill

   SPECIFICATIONS: • Battery: 18 volts • RPM: 0-1,000 (no load speed) • Chuck Capacity: 3/8” • Net Weight: 3.0 lbs FEATURES: • Compact right angle design allows you to get into tight spaces • Extensive power grip overmold maximizes user comfort • Oversized trigger for various hand positions • 3/8 ” Heavy-duty ratcheting chuck for quick secure bit changes • Variable speed switch controls drilling/driving from a slow start to a fast finish • Forward/Reverse selector conveniently located for inserting and removal tasks • Swiveling foot allows you to position the battery pack in the most convenient location • On-board bit storage for quick storage and access INCLUDES: • P240 Right Angle “Close Quarters” Drill • P920 Plug in Lanyard • Battery and Charger Sold Separately

   Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA

   Also a CRX fanatic!

   
   

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   Edited 7/26/2005 12:50 pm ET by xxPaulCPxx

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   emaxxman | Jul 26, 2005 04:18pm | #21

   Do you have a pic? I'm getting a blank placeholder.