SUNTECH SM-709R Sunmatch 3/8" Reversible Pneumatic Angle Drill, Silver

So years ago buying the house, FHA claimed I had to have soffits. Seller put up soffits... sorta... with crap 'vents' which blocked any ventilation going into the attic. Thus I got this drill and a 2' hole saw. I expand the poorly cut soffit holes under the metal vents and cut into the 2x6 blocking between the joists. Using this little 90° air drill because it's mighty tight quarters overhead, thru an 8x16 vent hole, cutting into lumber that's been curing in my 150° attic for 30 years.Started with 2" holes and realized if I was drilling the holes in the first place, I should make it worthwhile, and moved up to a 3" holesaw. But it had too big a mandrel to fit the 3/8" drill chuck. Thus I got a second larger ½" air drill which became my goto for the initial holes. With my situation I'm not shooting for a furniture grade hole, I just want a circle with no wood in it; quick and dirty. Still used this little Suntech drill as there were situations that I simply couldn't get the larger drill placed right, and for ventilation, a 2" hole is better than no hole.In all this drill made me better than 56 2" holes, alongside 92 3" holes with the other drill. . . It's still ready to go but... I got nothing else I need to drill. My project is finished. Entirely satisfied with the drill.

I have been very pleased with the performance of this little tool. I do a lot of metal work and grinding. This tool is compact handy easy to use and seems to be very durable. It sees a lot of work and a fair share of abuse in my shop I think it's really a good value for the price.

I purchased this drill specifically to drill out a stripped fastener in a very confined space. It performed perfectly. It has a quality feel in your hand and is very well made. At this price point, it's an easy choice. Recommended

I am doing a major addition plus some refurbishing of my house. Since I am doing most of the work myself, my reward is to buy the tools I want to use for the job. My first purchase last August was the new 20v max impact wrench and hammer drill kit to replace my dying 18 volt drills. I am now utterly sold on the 20v max tools. They are typically lighter, more compact, and a bit more powerful than the older 18v tools.In the case of this angle drill, I am doing quite a bit of drilling in tight places for electrical, plumbing, and AC lines - holes up to 3" through double plates and subfloor. This 20v max angle drill powers a 2 1/2" hole saw right through the double 2x4s plus flooring. It will do about 4 holes like that on a charge. Recharging takes about 15 minutes or so. I have 3 batteries and 2 chargers and I can't work as fast as they are recharged. Of course, the charge lasts much much longer if I am drilling smaller holes or running screws.Compared to the 18v angle drill, this one is very slightly more compact, front to back, plus it will let the bit slip 1/4" farther into the chuck. I've found that when working in very tight spaces those two factors can make the difference in being able to do the job.The one negative is the chuck. It is not that the outside is plastic, as some have complained - that is just the part you grip, and I have never had one come apart. It is that the drill has an instant stop feature at the shaft and the rotational momentum of the chuck collar causes it to loosen when the trigger is released. Obviously this is more pronounced when the higher speed selection is used - it is spinning faster when it is stopped. So I have spent a lot of time re-tightening the hole saw each time I stop to remove on of the sections of 2z4 when drilling double plates plus subfloor.this brings up the 2 speeds. They are each somewhat faster than the speeds on the 18v model which is a plus.To sum up, if you are drilling joists for wiring or plumbing a large house, a cordless is probably not the best choice regardless of which make or model, but for most projects this drill is more than up to the task in power and utility, and is competitive in the number of holes it will drill on a charge. The light weight and the steady power from the Li battery combined with the slightly reduced size and improved speeds make it a better choice than the 18v, if you are willing to pay a little more.

Worked very good happy with purchase

It's my opinion that air driven hand tools for your work bench is the way to go. super rance from fine delicate work to aggressive wood removal. Its worth checking into.

No issues with it! Drills with ease!

Can't argue with the price. I purchased this tool to aid in drilling broken off exhaust manifold bolts. Have yet to use but it seems to be a quality tool and I don't forsee having any issues with it.