Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M18 FUEL GEN II 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hole Hawg Right Angle Drill with M18 FUEL Hackzall

A:  I have had issues with different types of bits- hole saws are king with this tool. Great tool with any size hole saws(for me up to 5”)- maybe a bit overkill for 7/8” hole in wood.lol

A:  Could be the battery size. I have to run a 12 amphr battery. Mine will do it once in a while. If you do large holes it will do it no Mayer what.

A:  Hello ZBElectric, Could you reach out to us at socialmedia@milwaukeetool.com?

A:  I recommend it for any size of drill bits but with a 12.0 battery it works excellent

A:  2 inch wood bit

A:  I don’t know the max recommendation but I’ve gone up to 4 1/2” hole was with no issue

A:  Hey Jeremy this tool has an extreme amount of torque I’ve drilled 4 inch holes with it no problem I don’t know what the limit is for the biggest you can go with but with the amount of torque it has you could probably go up to 6 inches just take your time

A:  Ive used a 5” hole saw with ease on a 2x12 and a 12amp battery. I would lean towards hole saws rather than grinder bits. Great tool 

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A:  I think they used to give a blade way back when.

A:  Did not get any blades with my tool only purchase. I’ve gotten blades with my circular saws with Milwaukee before but on my hackzall and sawzall they came without.

A:  Hello, the blade is not included in the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw.

A:  Don't remember honestly. If it did, it was only one blade and probably the cheapest one they make. Spend the extra coin and Buy some carbide blades. 100%worth it.

A:  It says bare tool!! Means just the tool and no blades of battery or charger!!

A:  No when I bought mine it did not come with any blades but I`m sure it just depends on what`s being offered at the time. Regardless I love mine, it can fit into places where I can`t use my sawzall & it does an awesome job.

A:  Yes. It's kind of like when people refer to a tissue as a "Kleenex". Milwaukee invented the reciprocating saw a very long time ago and they called it a "sawzall". Another example would be referring to a circular saw as a "skill saw" because that brand made the tool famous. The difference between a full reciprocating saw and a hacksaw is the compact design for one-handed operation and use in tight spaces. This particular hacksaw is pretty good but definitely not as strong as a full reciprocating saw.

A:  It’s more compact, only need one hand to operate. great for a home owner doing work around the home.

A:  The hackzall is compact. Designed for one handed use. 

A:  Pretty much the same function but the hackzall is more compact and can be used with 1 hand.

A:  This is more for smaller quick task type of tool. The sawzall is meant for repeating heavy duty cuts. Sorry if I misspelled…… me and my wife are drunk and in Nashville 

A:  I tried it and it wasn't strong enough to lift me up the mast. But I know others have had good luck with it.

A:  Hi Robert - this tool comes equipped with an all-metal 1/2 in. keyed chuck, and a capacity of up to 1-1/4" auger bits and up to 2 9/16" self-feed bits.

A:  Depends on the thickness of the post.. but with a good blade should not be a issue.. I've used mine to cut truck frames with ease

A:  Hi Joey, you would need a reciprocating saw blade designed to cut through metal.

A:  Yes, as long as you are using the correct blades such as the 4 in. 14 Teeth Per in. EMT Cutting HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw Blades.

A:  The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw has a 1-handed design to provide superior control and versatility over standard reciprocating saws. It is intended for 1-handed use.

A:  Hi there! If you have concerns with your product, please contact our service team at 1-800-SAWDUST to review.

A:  Needs the fat battery 18v red lithium battery HD 12 amp