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Got this drill as gift. If you are looking for an industrial grade tool with max power and run time look elsewhere. It is geared more towards the average homeowner.
The drill has a nice balance to it and has plenty of power for any task a homeowner will throw at it. The batteries charge in about 30 min. Very impressed so far.
And it fits that bill perfectly. I like the fact that the drill is small in size and light weight. This is not an industrial grade contractor tool.
The 1.3 ah Ni-cad batteries included in this kit dont last as long as the latest Li-ion batteries do but those batteries also cost twice as much too. If you need a cordless drill to tackle weekend projects and the "honey do" list this is your drill.
I have owned several Makita products and have been a satisfied customer over many years. In the mode of unscrewing it is completely hopeless. This was a replacement for the older version of the same drill, but unlike the older Makita cordless this one fails to retain a grip on the bit after even a small amount of use. This is true whether it is being used to drill holes or as a screwdriver. Given this info I would definitely not buy this product again. This is not to say that Makita makes bad products, but that there is a serious flaw in this model.
I thought Makita meant top quality. When my thirteen-year-old Makita cordless drill packed it in, I bought model 6280 DWRE as a replacement. I was shocked when I opened the box up to see its apparent cheap quality. Not so. Next time I'll definitely comparison shop before buying.
The drill ships with 1.3Ah batteries. Some of the product descriptions on Makita products are in error. This drill is listed having 2.0Ah batteries. I recieved a replacement today with the 1.3Ah batteries again.This drill is fine for occasional users, but for a little more you can get the Makita 6337DWDE 14.4 volt with Ni-MH batteries. Note the the header on this product is wrong because it says the batteries are Ni-Cad.Makita assured me that the product will come with the Ni-MH batteries.
Considered the hitachi, but it just didn't look sturdy enough,so I ordered this Makita. ordered this item from tool barn because I couldn't find it on amazon. I have had a couple of Bosch 14.4v and they do take alot of abuse. I also have an 18v ridgid which has served me well thropugh this last house and is still holding up good except that both batteries are now dead.I was loking for a more compact drill to carry on my belt that would be less obtrusive. This is my cordless drill that I have ever owned.I only now wish I had ordered it with the flashlight to compliment it, but who knew I would fall in love. Can't count the amount of times Ive dropped them from 10 feet and up.
Perfect feel, easily drives 3inch screws and it's compactness really faciltates working in awkward spaces. next day saw it on amazon and had my doubts after reading other review. Fell in love the minute I opened the box. both lasted for building one house a piece. The last one the batteries and chuck were shot. I havn't dropped it yet from 10 feet but I get the feeling it will survive.
I would hope that Makita might take notice of my unsolicited testimonial and recognize it's value by sending me one
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