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seems off. your certain the aux handle was on square and proper i'm sure. any chance of being to over tighten it?
Old style was def better, that's what i had previously. Maybe over tightened the second time as I wanted to make sure it was square and tight... Will try number 3 I guess... 30 day over the counter exchange, no questions asked, not sure what happens after 30 days.
All, have any of you had issues with the mounting bracket for the side handle on the Milwaukee fuel hammer drills (2704 model with 1200"/lbs tourqe)? I've been out twice with a 6" auger and broken the wing of the mounting bracket off each time (new drill and a warranty replacement)! Not very impressed for a hi-end drill, and really do like using the side handle. I can return again but have no confidence in that piece. Once it is broken off it is basically useless.
Just wanted to note that the Milwaukee isn't designed for an ice auger. Has anyone heard of this side handle issue when using a K-Drill?
Clam plate solves the problem.
i'm not surprised this hasn't happened more. quite frankly, (not sayng this is what you are doing) i see tons of guys with their drills out on the ice putting lots of pressure on that little handle either unnecessarily or because they've got crappy auger bits. that handle is for stabilization only. not as a lever. i've been using dewalt/milwaukee drills for 20 years and usually when i've seen those lips break off the milwaukee or the ring break on the dwealt (i think the dewalt system is a better design) its been because of too much pressure being put on them. not because of defects.
I know there are a lot of guy saying u don’t need the “plate” but it eliminates the whole problem. Sure it’s another $60-70 but your worries will be over, I didn’t want any problems and bought one 3 years ago and would do it again