Product Description

Milwaukee's Right Angle Attachment allows contractors to drive screws and drill holes in tight, difficult work areas. This attachment is ideal for cordless drills and uses standard 1/4- inch hex accessories. It has a durable all-metal housing and steel gears with ball bearing construction which allows this adapter to handle up to 235 in.-lbs. of torque. The compact design measures only 2 inches wide allowing it to fit in tight spaces where work is difficult to perform. The convenient quick change chuck accepts standard 1/4-inch hex drive accessories.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1541 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Milwaukee
• Model: MLW49-22-8510
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 2.00" w x 10.00" l, .95 pounds

Features

• 1/4-inch hex right-angle drill/driver attachment; accepts standard 1/4-inch hex shank bits
• For cordless 2.4- to 18-volt drills; up to 235-inch-pounds of torque; allows work in tight spots
• Durable all-metal housing and steel gears
• Includes attachment, 5 bits
• Only 2 inches wide for working in tight spots; 5-year warranty

Amazon.com
Drilling holes and installing screws or bolts in an area too small for a conventional drill/driver can exhaust the patience of the most experienced contractor. When you get tired of using a stubby screwdriver you can either shell out the big bucks for a right angle drill or you can save your money and purchase Milwaukee’s right angle attachment. Milwaukee Tools, one of the most respected names in the tool industry, manufactures a 1/4-inch hex right angle attachment that is ideal for cordless drills up to and including the more powerful 18-volt models. The tool’s quick-change magnetic chuck accepts standard 1/4-inch hex drive accessories and the durable metal housing utilizes steel gears and ball bearing construction that gives the user a full 235-inch-pounds of torque. More than enough torque for driving screws or for drilling smaller holes. At only 2 inches wide, the tool will fit in very small and compact areas. Includes 5 bits and Milwaukee’s famous 5-year warranty. -- C. Dwight Barnett

Customer Reviews

I hope this will clear up some confusion.
This is one handy tool to have in your tool arsenal . You never know when you need to get into a tight space. It sure beats using a stubby screwdriver or a 1/4" socket wrench. This is a very well built attachment. I own the Milwaukee off-set screwdriver power head (48-32-2100) that is a little smaller and now the heavy duty right angle attachment (49-22-8510). Both are outstanding tools and perform better then stated.

The heavy duty right angle attachment is rated for 235 in. of torque. This is almost full torque on a Milwaukee 3/8" drive, 12V cordless drill and half torque on the Milwaukee 1/2" drive, 18V cordless drill when using low speed on the drills. One needs to remember that these drill attachments are 1/4" hex drives. If you are looking for serious torque, look into purchasing a 3/8" or 1/2" right angle drill.

I hope this will clear up some confusion with the reviewers that stated the bits do not stay in the chuck. You might want to go over the instructions to see what you are doing wrong or you are not using 1/4" hex quick release shank bits. The right angle attachment does have a quick release magnetic chuck. When the bit is installed correctly, you can not even pull it out without releasing it with the quick release chuck collar. I have a Craftsman Speed-Lok Drill and Drive set that works perfectly with this, along with the bits that came with it. Here is a quote from the Milwaukee "Inserting Bit Instructions".

1. Pull out the chuck collar.
2. Insert the bit shank all the way into the chuck. (the magnet will help pull it in)
3. Release the chuck collar.
4. Pull on the bit to make sure it is secure.

This Is A GREAT Attachment Tool
I've had this for about a year now and it's just great. Built much better than any other brand I've seen. It keeps you from having to lug around another drill for most tasks like drilling, counter sinking, and driving screws in tight places like cabinets and drawers.

To clear up any confusion, the bit holder IS BOTH magnetic and locking. Just pull forward on the brass colored collar (see picture) and insert the bit. If you don't, the bit won't fully seat and will fall out.

A simple tool with outstanding results
Once I opened this tool from the packaging you can tell the quality of the manufacturing. I have dealt with less expensive add on attachments and this is far superior. The gear mechanism is very smooth and the ability to transfer torque is excellent. I am now considering buying more Milwaukee tools!