Hole Creation

rugger01

rugger01

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So I am looking into getting a new tool to make holes in stems for when I install static cable. I do not do a lot of cabling. Right now I borrow a gas powered drill from a buddy but that option is going away. So now I am going to buy something. I lean toward the Milwaukee m18 system since I already have a few of their other tools (battery change over). I spoke to my local rep and he suggested the hole hawg or super hawg. I would lean to the hole hawg because it is lighter. I also lean toward battery instead of gas since I wont use it a ton it will sit for a bit between uses. So what's your favorite tool for this? Let me know your thoughts please. Below is the link to the hole hawg.
Thanks

www.milwaukeetool.com

M18 FUEL™ HOLE HAWG® 1/2" Right Angle Drill Kit

Right Angle Drill, RAD, Electricians Drill, Hole Hawg
www.milwaukeetool.com www.milwaukeetool.com
 
I'd definitely go with battery over gas as well. A good friend who's a mechanic/ millwright has been going bonkers lately buying Milwaukee tools, he won't shut up about them. Looks to be fine quality tool. Might be overkill if you're doing 3 or 4 cables, but sure beats underkill.

I haven't installed a cable in over 11 years, but we used an 18v Dewalt then.

Is there a bit for driving lag hooks with an impact driver yet? Prob simple enough for a welder to fab one up from an appropriate size impact socket.
 
Get a good battery. If it comes with a standard one that is not bad...but get either the new CP3 or an XC5 battery. Of you are doing lots of bigger holes the XC6 (or 8) High Output is probably worth it.

I've done 20" holes with a regular Milwaukee drill and the old 2.5Ah batteries. The biggest problem is the battery getting too hot.

You probably already know, but a sharp bit is as important, if not more so, than the drill you use.
 
Cordless Super Hawg for the win. If/when you step up to a GRCS, you'll also be able to use this drill for long lifts. Yes, it weighs a bit more than the Hole Hawg, but to circle back to a point you already made, you won't be using it that often......in the canopy either.
 
Since the thread was brought back to the top...Home Depot has a 2 pack of CP3.0 batteries for $99. Normally $149 - or $99 for 1. Looking forward to more holes per charge when they arrive!
 
rugger01 said:
So I am looking into getting a new tool to make holes in stems for when I install static cable. I do not do a lot of cabling. Right now I borrow a gas powered drill from a buddy but that option is going away. So now I am going to buy something. I lean toward the Milwaukee m18 system since I already have a few of their other tools (battery change over). I spoke to my local rep and he suggested the hole hawg or super hawg. I would lean to the hole hawg because it is lighter. I also lean toward battery instead of gas since I wont use it a ton it will sit for a bit between uses. So what's your favorite tool for this? Let me know your thoughts please. Below is the link to the hole hawg.
Thanks

www.milwaukeetool.com

M18 FUEL™ HOLE HAWG® 1/2" Right Angle Drill Kit

Right Angle Drill, RAD, Electricians Drill, Hole Hawg
www.milwaukeetool.com www.milwaukeetool.com
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You really need to *not* get the hole hog. It does not have a clutch (unless it has been updated). It will tear your thumb off.

The superhawg is great for bracing, both aloft and on the ground. I'm using my superhawg with bits up to 15' x 1" for 7/8th rod installation.

I use the m18 hammer drill to drill holes for cabling, but you could do it with the superhawg if you have to.

The whole reason I have milwaukee products is because the super hawg is distinctly better than anything else for drilling holes for bracing. I have the corded version, but wish I had the m18. The corded Is supposed to be more powerful, but I have yet to hear anyone grumble about the power of the m18 and the convenience of cutting the cord is a big deal.

The drawback of the milwaukee line is that the makita tophandle saws are supposed to be pretty awesome. I'm kind of torn about which I'd rather have - my Echo 2511t gas saw or the three makita tophandle models. It's not enough for me to buy in to makita at this point, but I recommended the 4" tophandle to a client recently. It's a cool little bugger.

Milwaukee does not have a tophandle, but has a chain pole saw and a 16" ground saw. I have the ground saw and it is my preferred saw for its range of duty. I'm going to buy the pole chainsaw soon.
 
Thanks for the info. I'm gonna go to the local tool store (Id rather shop at the small local shop than the big chain) and pick one up.
 
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