: I know Festool has a high reputation for quality, but they have
: lost me with the big clunky drills with the "wrap around
: handle" (for lack of better description). Even if I were
: looking for a larger drill the thought of that piece in the
: front would turn me away. I do like the swappable chuck, and not
: knocking Festool, but I'm looking for compact. I already have
: two big drills.

: I ended up going with the Milwaukee. Still waiting for arrival
: because I had to order it, but I did get to test one and loved
: it. Light, yet powerful. I bought a kit with drill, driver, and
: flashlight. What sold me on the Milwaukee was the total system
: that uses the same battery. I'm actually about to buy an
: inspection camera, and after that I want to get the laser
: thermometer for checking cylinder head, exhaust, and turbo temps
: in my other hobby (or one of the many). Gotta love a system
: where I have one battery for all. They even have a standard
: power port with a cigarette lighter type plug and a USB that
: runs off the battery, which is great for here where the power
: often goes out. I can charge my cell phone when the power is
: out- excellent for hurricane season.

I had good luck years ago with a Milwaukee cordless until the charger died, a replacement charger cost more than the drill kit, kind of soured me on them.

Bill H.