forum thread Posted by Rokket | Staff • Yesterday
Jun 12, 2025 8:11 AM
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forum thread Posted by Rokket | Staff • Yesterday
Jun 12, 2025 8:11 AM
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-in-1 Installation 3/8" Drill Driver Kit with M12 Soldering Iron $169 + Free Shipping
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My advice for most people is buy the common M12 Fuel Impact Driver + Hammer Drill combo set. The Hammer Drill in non-hammer mode is a fantastic regular drill-driver. With the two of them and then a single Right Angle Attachment, you've exceeded this tool by a lot.
My advice for most people is buy the common M12 Fuel Impact Driver + Hammer Drill combo set. The Hammer Drill in non-hammer mode is a fantastic regular drill-driver. With the two of them and then a single Right Angle Attachment, you've exceeded this tool by a lot.
I couldn't agree more. After using the installation driver on several jobs, it just couldn't compete with it's a usefulness of the drill or impact and I wound up returning it before it was too late.
The soldering iron was a serious disappointment and I regret not reading all the negative reviews.
But yes, the normal (gen3) hammerdrill + impact driver kit makes more sense for most folks... whereas this installation driver is more specialized (i.e. for cabinetry).
People can do what they want, but you have two OWNERS in this thread telling you this is a niche tool you likely don't need and non-owners confidently saying otherwise. Maybe people should be careful who they're listening to.
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I appreciate having that offset head often enough that the installation driver is what I keep 'in' my main tool bag, despite owning the gen3 hammer drill/impact set, AND the M12 Surge hydraulic driver (which I also like, and hope for a new gen2).
The front 'guard' seems unnecessary at a glance, but it offers a recessed magnetized bit holder for a couple double-ended bits (or drills) that can be quickly swapped - it's pretty handy in real world use when a project has multiple fasteners, especially near corners. Good stuff, as are most Milwaukee M12/M18 tools.
As general advice, when using these, use your middle finger for the trigger, thumb & forefinger along the upper recesses, along the drilling/driving axis. Helps steadiness, and makes it easier for your thumb to reach the forward/reverse button.