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 incredible 350 rpm motor with 10 amp reversal. At 18 1/2 “and only nineteen pounds, you’ll soon see why this drill is simply a must.
The project began in 1918 when Henry Ford (I think you already know who he is) asked AH Peterson to create a lightweight drill for use in Ford’s car production lines. Before this time, you had to be practically an ape to be able to use a hand drill, as they were very heavy. The result of Mr. Ford’s request was the original hole puller. It was a lightweight, sturdy, high-powered 1/4 “drill that only weighed five pounds! Needless to say, Henry Ford was very pleased.
By 1930, Milwaukee Tools was implementing Navy technical standards for the manufacture of all portable tools. In 1935, Milwaukee introduced a lightweight 3/4 “electric hammer drill for drilling or anchoring in concrete. It was widely accepted in the industry and was quickly followed by an even lighter model.
Then the Second World War happened. The need for portable power tools in the military turned the tool industry, but especially Milwaukee, around. Hole Shooters were widely used in aircraft construction. Increased demand caused Milwaukee to make the product more powerful. It was also mounted and balanced more precisely, so the drill would be even smoother. By increasing production, it was recognized that all the people who helped build the Milwaukee hole shooters played a vital role in the victory of World War II. In fact, the Navy liked the idea of their standards being followed so much that they generously ordered Milwaukee.
The culmination of all the blood, sweat, and tears that began in 1918 is the 3/4 “Super Hole Shooter. Considered a toolman’s dream, this drill has extra-long handles that make it easy to drill large holes without leaving from being smooth enough to mix anything. From being able to easily drill holes in steel with the largest possible drill bits, to feeding grain augers or other portable power equipment, this is the must-have tool for every construction job. Milwaukee 1854-1 Super Hole Shooter is the standard against which all other exercises are compared.