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Makita 6280DWPLE 14.4-Volt 3/8-inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with Flashlight Accessories
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Makita 6280DWPLE 14.4-Volt 3/8-inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with Flashlight Reviews
i would think this approach gives the best overall performance and tool life, after all i have makita tools in service 1986, how many contractors can say that. i am an electrician in business since 1986, my first makita cordless was a 9.6 volt which i still have several in use daily. this 14.4 volt is more powerfull and retains its charge longer, as you would expect the quality is excellent. i like to use the cordless tools for installing screws, and use ac drills for drilling applications. the $100 price can't be beat.
The batteries charge in about 30 min. Very impressed so far. It is geared more towards the average homeowner. I like the fact that the drill is small in size and light weight. 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. This is not an industrial grade contractor tool. Got this kit as gift. The drill has a nice balance to it and has plenty of power for any task a homeowner will throw at it. If you are looking for an industrial grade tool with max power and run time look elsewhere.
And it fits that bill perfectly.
The 14.4 volts is obviously underpowered for a full-time contractor, but I have had my set for nearly 7 years and it is still going strong. Flashlight beam is adjustable which when working in a crawl space is a great feature. It is one of the most used tools in my collection. For the average home owner to the hardcore DIY weekend warrior, this is an excellent combo. You can set the light down to the side and still have a focused beam of light right where you are working. I've used mine to assemble furniture, remodel a house, hang drywall, assemble cabinets (except the 12" deep hanging cabinets), build a storage shed, and who knows what else. The driver is fairly compact, though not useful in 12" deep cabinets.
It was great for furniture projects where a delicate throttle and finesse was necessary. I love my other Makita tools (circ saw, and 10" compound sliding miter) but this one is junk. A few jobs later, the replacement clutch started slipping before giving out completely. After that I only used it for extremely light duty work. While driving some longer screws (3") on a job (my first 18v Milwaukee finally wore out) the clutch inside snapped some gears.
But if you plan on using this as your all-around, do-it-all drill, forget it. As a full time carpenter, I bought this drill a couple years ago. It worked great for light work, like drilling small holes in wood (not metal)and driving short screws (forget about lags). Buy a real drill, stay away from this one. I shouldn't have to keep putting parts into a tool to keep it running.
I called Makita and they sent me a replacement clutch (in the meantime I rush ordered a new 18v Milwaukee to finish the job).
It is light-weight compared to the bulky Dewalts, and is unbelievably well balanced. As an ex-electrician I know the importance of having a dependable cordless drill. You can also count on Makita quality. If you want the torque of an 18V without the bulky weight, this is the drill for you. I've been out of the business for 2 years now and used to use a Makita 9-volt cordless drill.
I know this drill will stand up to whatever anyone can give it. You won't regret it. One of my co-workers used to have one of these and I was more than impressed with it back then and now am very pleased to own one. This is a fantastic buy. This one definitely fits the bill. The bonus flashlight here is amazingly bright, I wish I had had one of these when I was in construction.
Basically, BUY THIS DRILL. Has a great amount of torque for a 14.4V drill.
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