I like the Dewalt unit better
This is a decent fixture and comes complete with everything needed to install a door lock set, including several screw-size drill bits. I particularly like the hole stop that prevents drilling completely through the door from one side. The hole saws are typical quality Milwaukee units - no problem. Where I think the unit falls short is the strength/stability of the fixture clamp and the fact that it uses small rubber pads that are stuck on the frame to prevent marring. These pads are easy to dislodge and really don[t provide enough surface area to hold the fixture rock steady when drilling. The sliding large hole guide is convenient for changing setback, but is not quite as stable as the slightly more cumbersome eccentric insert arrangement used on the comparable Dewalt unit, which I also have. The Dewalt also uses small rubber contact pads, but perhaps because because it is a one-piece frame with a conventional screw clamp arrangement, the fixture is rock steady when drilling. On the plus side, the self-centering latch hole guide on the Milwaukee accommodates any thickness of door automatically, while the Dewalt can be set only for 1 3/8" or 1 3/4" inch door thicknesses. In summary, the Milwaukee unit is a good tool with convenient features, but when I go to drill holes in an expensive door for a new lockset, I always use the Dewalt unit because of its stability and the fact that I only work with standard thickness doors. However, I do use the large hole saw and the hole saw stop from the Milwaukee kit to keep from potentially splintering the door if the hole saw penetrates the back surface.
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