Power sanding with the "sioux"?

Especially when it's being misused as a sander, which demands longer "on" times than drilling and produces a lot more crud.

Hi Owen

That's the way I looked at it also, for that reason I use most often a cheap normal drill, I got a few, (refurbished returned ones) and only use my Milwaukee when needed, have used it for 3 or 4 years and so far have opened it one time, to clean and lube, she's still working fine.

Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo

Owen Lowe wrote:

Try searching E-bay for the Milwaukee Close Quarter Drill or just Close Quarter Drill I got one last year and am happy I did

the speeds are the same as far as I can remember.

There are also some less expensive knock-offs listed.

Guys, having used the Sioux drills for 20 years or so, I have a few insights. First, take your Sioux (Milwaukee) drill apart, clean out all the grease in the gear case. Install the gears, chuck, armature, etc. into one half of the housing. Fill that half housing with engine assembly lube (get it at your auto supply). This is a much lighter weight, much higher quality lube. The result will be a drill that runs much cooler, much longer.

Second, while you have the drill apart, get the front/rear bearing numbers and brush details and order bearings and brushes now. Then, when you need them, you will have them.

If you have compressed air, blow out the drill occasionally. You will not blow dust into the bearings, etc, but will get rid of the crud.

If you do this, you can keep your drills running for a very long time.

Oh, might order a switch also, just in case.

If you are curious why a lighter grease is better, ask. I will explain to you about 'shearing' and the energy/heat required to shear the heavy grease.

Best regards, James R. Johnson

Thanks to all for all the tips and insights on this topic. It has helped me a lot.

Bjarte