[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this drill to grind several holes through the porcelain tile backsplash in my kitchen using a diamond-encrusted drill bit so I could mount a microwave bracket. It took several hours of slow-Ish grinding with frequent stops to keep the tip wet and cool in order to keep the porcelain tile from cracking or chipping. This drill not only held up, it didn't even get hot. Lesser-quality drills with a brush-style motor would not have been able to do that.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the first cordless drill I have owned. I have other Grrenworks 40 volt outdoor tools which have worked great, for years. My fist use of the drill was as if I had owned and used it for ever. Very comfortable and easy to use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received new drill. It is heavy and sturdy. Works great and has a light that points in the direction of the project you are working on for easy visibility. Drill direction and ability to change gears working as advertised.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This drill is smaller and much lighter than the Ryobi I have. So far it did not lock the drill bit well. Drill bit slips from time to time. Not sure why but it's easy and lighter to use for sure.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, January 6, 2025
Hello Mr Old School.
We are sorry to hear of the issue you are experiencing. If your bit isn't secure in the drill, examine the chuck. Normal wear and tear can compromise the chuck's ability to hold the drill bit. To install the bit: 1. Push forward / reverse switch in "neutral" position to lock the trigger. 2. Turn the chuck counter-clockwise to open. 3. Tilt the machine upwards to keep the bit from falling out 4. Put the bit into the opening of the chuck. 5. Make sure that the bit is centered, then turn the chuck clock-wise to tighten. We have a assembly and user video. You can check it out here: (https://youtu.be/d9kX_02lRu0) If you are using the drill on wood we recommend, for maximum performance, use high speed steel bits for wood drilling. When using on wood Operate the machine at a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the starting point. Increase the speed as the drill bit bites into the material. We hope these tips help provide a better user experience. Should Should you have any questions or warranty needs, contact us through Live Chat on Greenworks Tools website (www.greenworkstools.com) or call 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS), so our experts can discuss your experience!