Product Description

The Milwaukee 18V Hammer-Drill delivers high torque, long run-time and increased durability; a new Milwaukee-built high efficiency motor delivers up to 550 in.-lbs. of torque. Kit includes The Hatchet reciprocating saw with 6-position pivoting handle, 3200 RPM circular saw with 6 1/2in. blade, Xenon worklight, two 18V battery packs and a carrying case.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44261 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Milwaukee
• Model: 0923-29
• Dimensions: 36.00 pounds

Features

• Hammer-Drill provides up to 495 in./lbs. of torque and features an all-metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws for the highest grip torque on bits
• The Hatchet features a 6 position pivoting handle and an Orbital action selector for aggressive wood cutting or straight reciprocating action for metal and plastics
• Circular Saw cuts up to 145 û 2x4Æs on one charge!
• Milwaukee's exclusive reversible battery allows users to adjust balance and get into tight spaces
• Limited Warranty

Amazon.com
You've got to love combo kits, and this one might reign supreme in the contracting world. The king of recip saws, Milwaukee delivers here with their awesome cordless Hatchet Sawzall model with a six-position pivoting handle. The tool is only 13 inches long when fully pivoted, letting you cut between 16-inch on center studs, as well as between rafters and joists, with very aggressive orbital action. You'll like the super quick and easy blade changes, too. The 18-volt 6-1/2-inch circular saw easily cuts 2-by material at a 45-degree bevel in just one pass and packs plenty of power. The saw's excellent balance, all-metal upper and lower guards, and rigid aircraft aluminum shoe add durability you can feel. The soft-grip handle feels great in hand and dampens vibration. The hammer drill features reversible battery for working in tight spaces and, we think, better balance, too. The soft grip reduces pressure points and absorbs tool vibration, too--a nice feature considering the tool's got 495 inch-pounds of torque and up to 1,700 rpm. Last, the handy multiposition flashlight has a nice, strong beam and stays where you put it. Everything fits in the roomy, rugged bag–ready for transport when the work is done.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer
Milwaukee introduces the new Lok-Tor series of cordless hammer drills. The rugged Lok-Tor series delivers higher torque, higher speeds, longer running time and the increased durability and quality you expect from Milwaukee Electric Tools. All Lok-Tor models feature an exclusive all metal, single sleeve ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws to provide the highest grip torque on bits of any competitive product. A new Milwaukee-built high efficiency motor delivers up to 495 in./lbs. of torque. The high efficiency motor and superior battery technology combine to provide all the running time you’ll need. Another Milwaukee exclusive is the dampened spindle lock mechanism which relieves the stress of metal slamming on metal for increased durability and smooth operation.

The Milwaukee Hatchet was built for tight spaces. The Hatchet features a six-position pivoting handle making it the most compact reciprocating saw on the market. Only 13-inches when fully pivoted, the Hatchet easily fits between 16-inches on center studs and between rafters and joists. It is the only cordless reciprocating saw that features orbital action - perfect for aggressive wood cutting or simply switch it into straight reciprocating action for cutting metals and plastics.

Milwaukee's 18-volt, 6 1/2-inch circular saw is designed for the professional user and cuts more 2x4s per battery charge than any other cordless circular saw. The 6 1/2-inch blade easily cuts 2 x material at a 45° bevel in one pass. This saw has plenty of power, superior balance, all metal upper and lower guards, rigid aircraft aluminum shoe, and durability written all over it. The comfortable soft-grip handle, 50° bevel capacity, 3,200-rpm and electric brake make this saw fast and convenient to use.

The 0923-29 comes with the 1/2-inch hammer drill; the Hatchet; 18-volt, 6 1/2-inch circular saw; work light; 2 batteries; charger; and contractor bag.

Product Features:

• Hammer drill provides up to 495 in./lbs. of torque and features an all metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws for the highest grip torque on bits
• Hatchet features a 6-position pivoting handle and an orbital action selector for aggressive wood cutting or straight reciprocating action for metal and plastics
• Circular Saw cuts up to 145 2x4s on one charge
• Milwaukee's exclusive reversible battery allows users to adjust balance and get into tight spaces

Customer Reviews

Carpenter from MT
Excellent kit. Bought this about 3 months ago and I use it regularly. I hesitated to buy it at first because it only came with a soft case, but has its advantages. The shoulder strap frees up a hand on the way in, and the pockets hold my drill bits, spade bits, and counter-sinking kit. The kit itself works great. The circular saw cuts through anything, is comfortable to use, and makes many cuts before needing a battery change. The blade guard originally blocked my line of sight on the right hand side of the blade, so I used the sawzall with a metal-cutting blade to make a minor adjustment. Better than stock. Not a big deal, but there are just some times that you need to make a cut on the opposite side. The drill has enough torque to break your wrist, but like people have mentioned, there is no place to hold a bit - designers must've come to work tanked that day. Sawzall is great for getting into those hard-to-reach places. We've had DeWalt and Makita kits on the job and had to use the ol' hatchet to get the job done. The others guys' are just to long n' bulky. I like the orbital action, too. Makes a difference. Flashlight works well, but, really - as long as it turns on how good can it be, right? I got a great deal on this kit. The Home Depot had this kit on sale for $369 plus a free mail-in tool. I opted for the multi-bay charger and it works great. I don't think I could run out of batteries if I tried (I purchased a battery double-pack off ebay for $100). I've heard other guys talk down about these kits. My guess is they've been abused. Tools are supposed to be tough, but if you leave 'em in pouring rain, saturate them in sawdust, use a circular saw instead of a chainsaw, etc... they're going to break. Take care of your tools, fools. I have and they've performed flawlessly. I'd recommend this kit to anyone that wants a great cordless set from the best name in tools.

Absolutely terrible batteries come with this set - and they're $$$
First off, the tools themselves are quite good, although there is definitely room for improvement.
Hammer Drill:
+ Great torque, good balance, solid chuck.
- No place to store screw driver bits
Overall a very good hammer drill

Circular saw:
+ Good balance, like the opposite orientation from older circular saws (i.e. this one works for right-handed folks).
- The safety switch is sometimes awkward to engage.

Sawsall Hatchet:
+ Works well at cutting through stuff, adjustable handle is nice when it works.
- Adjustable handle stops broke shortly after I started using it (they're plastic molded-in features on the case and aren't very sturdy).

Batteries:
+ They make good paper-weights
- These are by far the biggest problem with this kit, and bad enough that I DO NOT recommend buying this set. After low to moderate use, one flat gave out, and the other holds maybe 20% of its original charge. I didn't abuse the batteries and they should have lasted much longer. The kicker is that replacements are $80 each!

Conclusion: Maybe the new 28V Lithium-Ion batteries for the new Milwaukee sets work better, but don't waste your money buying any of their 18V sets.

Great Kit
I've had this kit for at least a year now, and I love it. Sure, it's heavy, but it's 18v, what do you expect? The drill has loads of power, and hasn't burnt up on me yet. Nor have I accidentally locked it. My biggest complaint on it is the Hammer action on it. Of course, I was drilling through solid concrete, not masonry, which is what hammerdrills are intended for. I've used the drill and the Skilsaw the most, and I'm glad the blade's on the left side, as a right-hander and wormdrive user. It will never replace my wormdrive, but when you have to cut over your head or hundreds of feet from any power source, it's most definitely worth it.