http://www.toolking.com/Makita_BDF452HWR.aspx
Makita’s Lithium Ion powered BDF452HW is one of the smallest 18v drills currently available. It’s available now from ToolKing.com ( view the product here: http://www.toolking.com/makita_bdf452hw.aspx )
This is the the … This is the the most hand-friendly unit out there.
The Impact driver is a must-have as well.
Like one chap said, ” They got the ergonomics perfect on this drill” !
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Here’s a tip, fellas, If you need to drive spade bits concrete or steel all day, go electric. Most all cordless are not designed for prolong abuse.
sorry i have been … sorry i have been an electrician for 15 yrs. i have watched many of these high priced pieces of crap go to the garbage while i was still using a ryobi that had been around for 8 yrs. when it died after some major abuse. when it died they made fun of me then i reminded them they only had their drill for 4-5 months whilst mine was 8 yrs. old. the laughing stopped. hyped up crap is just that hyped up crap.
get a dewalt xrp … get a dewalt xrp nano, or a v28,if you want a real drill. i agree its made for small projects, makitas just cant handle heavy loads,or getting droped for that matter.
Had 3 of these … Had 3 of these Makita drills
1. batteries melt
2. motor started to smoke and then died
3. last drill just died!
Get a dewalt DCD950/970 XRP which i did, and never had a problem! Dewalt also are more powerful and batteries last longer! as you can see with lots of comparing videos on youtube.
i also like Milwaukee and (blue) bosch.
Makita Cordless … Makita Cordless Tools are proven in Automotive factories. Car manufacturer says only Makita can last long enough in tough assembilng usage condition. Bosch’s are like a toy. Be smart to buy real professional tools!!
i had the old … i had the old makita 18volt from like 3 years ago and after like 1 year of usage of just wouldnt turn anymore i mean it would work inside but the head wouldnt turn
mate all my power … mate all my power tools are bosch professional series, and have never let me down that includes 24v cordless hammer/drill driver, 4″ grinder, 10.8v li ion impact screwdriver. these tools get used to there full potenital everyday. Be smart buy quality tools that will last a lifetime.
its a pos just like … its a pos just like all other makita products that get outclassed and undercut price-wise by many other competitors…considering that battery has like a 1.1 AH rating plus its life cycle is about 250 charges before it loses about 30 percent effectiveness…pass on that.
I’ve used and … I’ve used and abused this drill for over a year. Commerical and home jobs. It’s held up well. At first I thought the LED light was stupid, but have actually found it handy quite a few times now. I think they should make the chuck out of a stronger plastic, or metal because after many, many bit changes mine shows wear. I don’t like that this drill is made in China, Makita use to be made in Japan. Hey Makita, stop making your tools in China!! That being said I know it’s eventually going to break.
The number of volts … The number of volts isn’t the whole story. Everyone gets hung up on voltages but that is just one aspect of a battery. More amp hours is critical for run time and cheap drills have low amp hour batteries to save money.
Also torque and speed are dependent on gearing.
sorry m8 i use this … sorry m8 i use this model every day and have had no problems also drilling for locksets along with an array of stressfull tasks for the machine, but i know how to use these tools properly so that could be your problem.
I am a professional … I am a professional carpenter, my tools are very important to me. I got this drill and impact driver from a guy who I did a side
job for. The best thing about this drill are the light and the chuck works pretty good. I stripped the gears out of the drill installing a lockset with a 7/8 spade bit and the charger shorted out and had to be replaced, this kit sucks, spend the extra money and buy a good set. The older makita stuff was good but the new stuff is junk.
But look how much … But look how much more ££££ you pay for a Hilti? Makita is in my opinion value for money. Hilti are good but far far too expensive.
One drawback to … One drawback to these drills is that if you overtorque them in reverse (trying to remove an overly tightened hex bolt) the chuck can sieze the bit, and the black plastic ring is not strong enough to release the bit(the ring will break off from the chuck). This only happened to me once, but it ruined the drill. I probably should have broken the bolt with a rachet first, but I had 100% faith in the drill.
Apart from that, I would have to say: This is the best drill I have ever used.
Hilti tools are … Hilti tools are amazing, but I dont quite understand how a 14 volt battery is bigger than an 18 volt. Unless your talking about physically, which isn’t a good thing. I just got the Makita LCT203W kit. Those little drill drivers are awesome. Small, light, 10.8 volt and the driver has over 800 lb/in
http://www.toolking.com/Makita_BDF452HWR.aspx
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
This is the the …
This is the the most hand-friendly unit out there.
The Impact driver is a must-have as well.
Like one chap said, ” They got the ergonomics perfect on this drill” !
.
Here’s a tip, fellas, If you need to drive spade bits concrete or steel all day, go electric. Most all cordless are not designed for prolong abuse.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
get a Fein or a …
get a Fein or a Metabo guys, but no Li Ion !
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
sorry i have been …
sorry i have been an electrician for 15 yrs. i have watched many of these high priced pieces of crap go to the garbage while i was still using a ryobi that had been around for 8 yrs. when it died after some major abuse. when it died they made fun of me then i reminded them they only had their drill for 4-5 months whilst mine was 8 yrs. old. the laughing stopped. hyped up crap is just that hyped up crap.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
get a dewalt xrp …
get a dewalt xrp nano, or a v28,if you want a real drill. i agree its made for small projects, makitas just cant handle heavy loads,or getting droped for that matter.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
fuck this drill is …
this drill is mint for drywall 3 pounds you can hold it in ur mouth makita FTE
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
A couple years have …
A couple years have now passed.
Time has shown these batteries do not last. Do a search on google and you will see.
I had a battery go out after 8 months of professional use.
My old Makita 18volt with NiMi batteries lasted for 3 years before a battery went bad.
Perhaps it’s time for another Makita Model 6347DWDE.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
visit makitadrill(. …
visit makitadrill(.)com for all your makita needs
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
i have a over 10 …
i have a over 10 year old makita that is still running as new. Though i´ve heard the newer ones might not be as sturdy
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
_____(((Makita = …
_____(((Makita = SHIT!!!
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Had 3 of these …
Had 3 of these Makita drills
1. batteries melt
2. motor started to smoke and then died
3. last drill just died!
Get a dewalt DCD950/970 XRP which i did, and never had a problem! Dewalt also are more powerful and batteries last longer! as you can see with lots of comparing videos on youtube.
i also like Milwaukee and (blue) bosch.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
AY! Give my Makita …
AY! Give my Makita back Mac!! :p
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Makita Cordless …
Makita Cordless Tools are proven in Automotive factories. Car manufacturer says only Makita can last long enough in tough assembilng usage condition. Bosch’s are like a toy. Be smart to buy real professional tools!!
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
these drills burn …
these drills burn out there good just they burn out to fast
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
I have one and I …
I have one and I would say it OK but not the best. plus my charger stop working after 1yr. that sucked
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
i had the old …
i had the old makita 18volt from like 3 years ago and after like 1 year of usage of just wouldnt turn anymore i mean it would work inside but the head wouldnt turn
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
mate all my power …
mate all my power tools are bosch professional series, and have never let me down that includes 24v cordless hammer/drill driver, 4″ grinder, 10.8v li ion impact screwdriver. these tools get used to there full potenital everyday. Be smart buy quality tools that will last a lifetime.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
its a pos just like …
its a pos just like all other makita products that get outclassed and undercut price-wise by many other competitors…considering that battery has like a 1.1 AH rating plus its life cycle is about 250 charges before it loses about 30 percent effectiveness…pass on that.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
I’ve used and …
I’ve used and abused this drill for over a year. Commerical and home jobs. It’s held up well. At first I thought the LED light was stupid, but have actually found it handy quite a few times now. I think they should make the chuck out of a stronger plastic, or metal because after many, many bit changes mine shows wear. I don’t like that this drill is made in China, Makita use to be made in Japan. Hey Makita, stop making your tools in China!! That being said I know it’s eventually going to break.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
The number of volts …
The number of volts isn’t the whole story. Everyone gets hung up on voltages but that is just one aspect of a battery. More amp hours is critical for run time and cheap drills have low amp hour batteries to save money.
Also torque and speed are dependent on gearing.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
is great.but i …
is great.but i won’t pay 360 euros for it.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
sorry m8 i use this …
sorry m8 i use this model every day and have had no problems also drilling for locksets along with an array of stressfull tasks for the machine, but i know how to use these tools properly so that could be your problem.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
I am a professional …
I am a professional carpenter, my tools are very important to me. I got this drill and impact driver from a guy who I did a side
job for. The best thing about this drill are the light and the chuck works pretty good. I stripped the gears out of the drill installing a lockset with a 7/8 spade bit and the charger shorted out and had to be replaced, this kit sucks, spend the extra money and buy a good set. The older makita stuff was good but the new stuff is junk.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
But look how much …
But look how much more ££££ you pay for a Hilti? Makita is in my opinion value for money. Hilti are good but far far too expensive.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
One drawback to …
One drawback to these drills is that if you overtorque them in reverse (trying to remove an overly tightened hex bolt) the chuck can sieze the bit, and the black plastic ring is not strong enough to release the bit(the ring will break off from the chuck). This only happened to me once, but it ruined the drill. I probably should have broken the bolt with a rachet first, but I had 100% faith in the drill.
Apart from that, I would have to say: This is the best drill I have ever used.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Hilti tools are …
Hilti tools are amazing, but I dont quite understand how a 14 volt battery is bigger than an 18 volt. Unless your talking about physically, which isn’t a good thing. I just got the Makita LCT203W kit. Those little drill drivers are awesome. Small, light, 10.8 volt and the driver has over 800 lb/in