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Cutting the Cord on Tough Drilling Jobs

Ideal for vertical and overhead drilling, these compact cordless magnetic drills meet the demands of workers with limited access to power that regularly encounter thin metal applications.

Posted: June 20, 2015

The M18 FUEL 1.5 in Magnetic Drill features a patented magnetic base that delivers safer drilling in ¼ in steel by providing the strongest magnetic hold on this material. The new tools utilize permanent magnets so that the magnetic base operates without electricity, ensuring that the magnet does not deactivate if the battery is drained. Equipped with Auto-Stop lift-off detection, power to the motor is automatically cut if excess rotational motion is detected while drilling.

The M18 FUEL 1.5 in Magnetic Drill Kit. On top of game-changing drilling and magnet technology, the M18 FUEL 1.5 in Magnetic Drills provide industry leading tool set-up and bit change speed. (first view)

Also equipped with a Two-Speed gearbox, the M18 FUEL 1.5 in Magnetic Drill is optimized for annular cutters up to 1.5 in and twist drill bits up to ½ in, providing maximum versatility and improved performance.

The M18 FUEL 1.5 in Lineman Magnetic Drill has improved the traditional ergonomic design of the tools to speed up the positioning and drilling process in these orientations.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (Brookfield, WI) continues to deliver unprecedented innovation with the introduction of the new M18 FUEL™ 1.5 in Magnetic Drill and M18 FUEL 1.5 in Lineman Magnetic Drill. As part of the premium M18 FUEL line that utilizes the most advanced technologies available, these new tools are faster than their corded counterparts, deliver the strongest magnetic hold on ¼ in steel, and can drill up to (40) .8125 in holes per charge.

M18 FUEL technology is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering unrivaled performance, all M18 FUEL products feature three Milwaukee®-exclusive innovations — the POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software — that deliver unmatched power, run-time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M18 FUEL tools are the most powerful 18 V cordless tools in their class.

“For years, this market has been shifting to more compact magnetic drills, but no one has been able to deliver a solution for the user who has limited access to power, drills vertically or overhead, and regularly encounters thin metal,” says Andrew Plowman, the director of product marketing for Milwaukee Tool. “By utilizing this technology, we are able to address these issues and deliver the performance and run-time that is expected by most corded magnetic drill users, while eliminating the cord and maximizing productivity.”

Whether completely replacing the user’s current magnetic drill or supplementing their corded line-up, these new magnetic drills can benefit any magnetic drill user. With a focus on vertical and overhead drilling environments, Milwaukee has improved the traditional ergonomic design of the tools to speed up the positioning and drilling process in these orientations.

In addition, these new drills will feature a patented magnetic base that delivers safer drilling in ¼ in steel by providing the strongest magnetic hold on this material. The new tools utilize permanent magnets so that the magnetic base operates without electricity; ensuring that the magnet does not deactivate if the battery is drained. Equipped with Auto-Stop lift-off detection, power to the motor is automatically cut if excess rotational motion is detected while drilling.

On top of game-changing drilling and magnet technology, the M18 FUEL 1.5 in Magnetic Drills provide industry leading tool set-up and bit change speed. “With most magnetic drills, cutting accessories are held in place with two set screws that need to be tightened down with a wrench and often get lost or stripped out, leaving the tool unusable,” adds Plowman. “Both drills are equipped with a ¾ in Weldon quick-change chuck, making accessory changes fast and easy. They also come packaged with a ¾ in Weldon to ½ in Chuck adapter, and the ability to adjust the height of the motor head, tool-free. This provides users the ability to switch from annular cutters to twist bits, faster and easier.”

Also equipped with a Two-Speed gearbox, the drills are optimized for annular cutters up to 1.5 in and twist drill bits up to ½ in, providing maximum versatility and improved performance. Available in July of 2015, these two new drills are a true testament to a focus on the user and investment in game changing technology.

M18 FUEL 1.5 in Magnetic Drill (2787-22) specifications:

1.5 in Annular Cutter Capacity
½ in Twist Bit Capacity
Two-Speed Gear Box (400/690 RPM)
5.75 in Stroke Length
Max Magnetic Holding Force of 2,000 lb
5 lb with Battery
Tool Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.75 in x 7.5 in x 15.5 in
Includes M18 FUEL 1.5 in Magnetic Drill, (2) M18 RED LITHIUM XC 5.0 Batteries, Multi-Voltage Charger, Magnetic Lubrication Tank, ½ in Chuck Adapter, Chuck Key, (2) Retractable Pilot Pins, Safety Strap and Carrying Case

M18 FUEL™ 1.5 in Lineman Magnetic Drill (2788-22) specifications:

1.5 in Annular Cutter Capacity
½ in Twist Bit Capacity
Two-Speed Gear Box (400/690 RPM)
5.75 Stroke Length
Max Magnetic Holding Force of 2,000 lb
5 lb with Battery
Tool Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.75 in x 7.5 in x 15.5 in
Includes M18 FUEL 1.5 in Lineman Magnetic Drill, (2) M18 RED LITHIUM XC 5.0 Batteries, AC/DC Vehicle Charger, Magnetic Lubrication Tank, ½ in Chuck Adapter, Chuck Key, (2) Retractable Pilot Pins, Safety Strap and Carrying Case

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, 13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, WI 53005-2550, 800-729-3878, Fax: 800-638-9582, www.milwaukeetool.com.