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Factory-Reconditioned Makita 18V Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2″ Driver Drill Kit BDF452HW Includes 18 Volt Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2″ Driver-Drill - BDF452HW-R, (2) 18 Volt 1.5 Ah LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries - 194309-1, Rapid Optimum Charger - DC18RA, Tool Case - 824774-7, Operating Manual.

Makita 6270DWPE 12-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit * Compact tool body and lightweight design provide optimal balance and comfort * Keyless chuck for fast and easy bit changes * Electric brake for fast stopping of the chuck * High power to weight ratio for efficient drilling * Ergonomically developed rubberized pistol grip for complete comfort and control * Standard equipment includes two 9.6 Ni-Cd battery PA09, universal charger, Phillips slotted bit, keyless chuck, battery cover, plastic tool case * 2 speed gear selection for matching RPM to the application * 16 torque settings plus drill mode for optimum torque control * 3/8″ steel capacity * 1″ wood capacity * Uses 12 VDC battery * 7-9/16″ length * 250 in per lb torque * 12.5 watt hours * 12 volt * 3.3 lbs
Customer Review: Great Purchase
I am so pleased with this Makita cordless drill. Love it, love it, love it. It replaced a Craftsman 15 volt which would not keep a charge. This Makita 12 volt has more power than the Craftsman 15, and is so much lighter in weight that it makes any typical household use go easier. I would recommend it to anyone who needed one for this purpose. And as always, Amazon delivery was prompt, price can’t be beat.

Makita DA3010F 4 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill with LED Light 4.0A Motor, 3/8″ Angle Drill With LED Light, For Industrial Applications, Variable Speed, 0 To 2,400 RPM For Controlled Drilling, Paddle Switch With Speed Limiting Dial To Prevent Over Tightening.
Customer Review: well designed and constructed drill
I had purchased the Dewalt equivalent but did not like the way the switch worked. I thought it would be awkward when in use. The Makita will fit into a narrower space than the Dewalt. The LED light is very useful and the switch lever works well. This drill has tons of power even at low rpm. One caution. These right angle drills are harder to use when installing screws. The small head means it is easier to get “off center” with the screw versus using a standard drill. The result is that you can strip the screw pretty easily. You must use more caution, proceed slowly and make sure you don’t have a worn bit to get the best results. Once you master its use, it will go places no regular drill can touch!!
Customer Review: Frequent Loose Bits
This drill worked well when the bit would stay tight which was about 50% of the time. I kept having to stop, tighten the bit (it seems like the chuck was the wrong size or the unit was defective). I was using it primarily to drill 3/4″ - 1″ holes in stud for wiring. I liked the size, LED light and variable speed features, but stoppping OFTEN was extremely frustrating and I ended up returning this drill. I may reorder a new one with the hope that this was an isolated incident and not indicative of an overall quality issue.