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The Milwaukee 1854-1 Super Hole Shooter

When looking for a heavy-duty drill, wouldn’t you prefer the one that started it all? The Milwaukee Super Hole Shooter is what happens when you combine great power with great research and perfection, including an amazing 350 rpm, reversing 10 amp motor.

Author: David Kaiser

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At 18 1/2" and only nineteen pounds, you will soon see why this drill is simply a must-have.

The project began in 1918 when Henry Ford (I think you know who he is) asked A. H. Peterson to create a lightweight drill for use in Ford’s automobile production lines. Before this time, you had to practically be an ape in order to use a hand-held drill, as they were very heavy. The result of Mr. Ford’s request was the original hole shooter. It was a 1/4" light, heavy-duty, high-powered drill that only weighed five pounds! Needless to say, Henry Ford was very pleased.

By 1930, Milwaukee Tools were implementing Navy technical standards to the manufacture of all portable tools. In 1935, Milwaukee introduced a lightweight 3/4" electric hammer drill for drilling or setting anchors in concrete. It was widely accepted in the industry, and was quickly followed by an even lighter model.

Then World War II happened. The need for portable power tools in the armed forces turned the tool industry around, but especially Milwaukee. Hole Shooters were used extensively in the building of airplanes.

The increased demand caused Milwaukee to make the product more powerful. It was also mounted and balanced more accurately, so the drill would be even smoother. By increasing production, every individual who helped build Milwaukee Hole-Shooters was recognized as having played a vital role in winning WWII. In fact, the Navy liked the idea of their standards being followed so much, they ordered generously from Milwaukee.

The culmination of all the blood, sweat and tears that began in 1918 is the 3/4" Super Hole Shooter. Considered the tool man’s dream, this drill has extra-long handles making it easier to make large holes while still being gentle enough to mix anything. From being able to easily drill holes in steel with the largest bits possible, to powering grain augers or other equipment requiring portable power, this is the one tool every construction job should not be without! With its heavy-duty aluminum alloy housing and 3/4" capacity, the Milwaukee 1854-1 Super Hole Shooter is the standard to which all other drills are compared.

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David Kaiser is an online reviewer of Milwaukee Power Tools. To learn more about Milwaukee Tools and see more of his reviews, visit http://milwaukeepowertoolreviews.com.
There you will find a more in-depth review of the Milwaukee 1854-1 Super Hole Shooter.

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