"Good product and great service" | 2008-09-14 |
| - Reviewed By lowden@woods-computers.net |
| I have always had good luck with Makita products, but I wanted to take this opportunity to mention the great service I have always received from Amazon. A+++ |
| |
"Well loved tools" | 2008-07-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: ASVSV4I1RRSVS |
This set was a good value. I bought it about two years ago and used the impact driver and light extensively to frame in a wood shop, hang plywood siding, and build several storage areas. Then the tools sat around for a while, and the batteries are pretty much failed, which is a big bummer for trying to build a deck quickly. To those who complain about poor durability, I can say that batteries require special consideration to maximize their life - it is very important to charge them fully before the first use and to care for them as the manufacturer specifies. If you abuse them, never fully discharge them, only charge them partially, and use them excessively, of course they will wear out. I know my batteries died off because they lived in a very hot area and were not used for a while. I think I probably stored at least one of them dead as well, as the work I was doing abruptly stopped due to my wife's unexpected pregnancy...I will replace the batteries, but I wish they weren't so expensive.
Anyway, the drill is good, with adequate power. It is good that the chuck can be adjusted for very light torque for delicate operations (even though finishing the screw by hand is better if you need to be really careful). The impact driver is one of my favorite tools. I accidentally dropped it in a bucket of water while remodeling a bathroom, which did not damage the tool in any way. It's a tad hard on driver bits though - I got tired of battering standard drive bits, so I bought a bunch of hardened driver bits. But those usually end up shattering. I have also never broken a screw head off. The light is bright and way more useful than I thought it would be.
The bottom line is that these are great tools. The 14.4 batteries are adequate, they just need proper care...
|
| |
"Great combo package" | 2008-06-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: ACZSTOJXV80DD |
| I've had Makita drills ( 12 and 9.6 volt ) for years and I am very happy with them. That is why I purchased this combo package. I use the drill alot but I find myself using the impact driver for alot of things. Drywall, decks, working on cars, just to name a few. |
| |
"great price for great tools." | 2008-06-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3NVNPONHFQYIH |
| Makita makes some nice stuff. I love this set. The case is great and has metal clamps, not plastic like some tool cases. The Fluorescent work light is the piece I use the most. It is great. Very bright. The drill has a 1/2 inch chuck which is a must. The Impact driver it fast, and a lot of power. Has a light on it too which comes on when you pull the trigger. I like how light it is. Better than some of the 18v types, they are too heavy. I would buy this set again...if I didn't already own it. haha!! |
| |
"incredible combo" | 2008-03-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3JHCMHBK68PP |
| I bought this for the drill and the good price about one year ago. The drill is very good, the impact driver and light are both AMAZING. Wonderful set! |
| |
"Small and Powerful" | 2008-03-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1IAECHP7HGVJW |
| The impact driver is the best drill I've used in my 10 years of construction. It fits in small spaces that other drills can't and the power is amazing. It's especially nice for making and installing cabinets and the LED light comes in handier than you think. It's comfortable and light and is easier on the wrist because of the size and weight. I recommend this drill to anyone who wants to make their job easier. |
| |
"exellent value ,impact orth well over price paid" | 2008-03-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: AJ76ZMOZCXRVG |
| this is my second kit , impact and light are great , very powerful, battery lasts long.The drill chuck is very weak and bits get always loose |
| |
"Makita still maintaining their quality" | 2008-02-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: AM59DPNC77A1 |
| Have been using this for about 2 months. Only used an impact driver once prior to buying this, but that convinced me to buy one. I tend to buy Makita tools (also own some Milwaukee). This combo set is great. I mainly use the impact driver for installing cabinetry. It is light enough to use one-handed, freeing up your other hand for positioning the work; it is simultaneously powerful enough to drive just about any screw into any material- without breaking it. Furthermore, it has relieved some elbow tendonitis by making the screw-driving process less laborious. The MForce drill is also a great power driver in and of itself. |
| |
"Drill Driver" | 2008-02-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: ARTN5QKQ0T2WX |
| I bought this drill to replace an older on I had. The drill and the drill driver work great. I've gotten out some tough screws that I wouldn't have been able to do without the drill driver. I also like the light on the drill driver. It helps a greast deal when your in a tight corner and cant see the screw head. I really didn't care about the light that comes with it but so far I'ved used it a number of times and it really comes in handy. |
| |
"Great value!" | 2007-12-28 |
| - Reviewed By john343 |
| Great value for this set of Drill, Impact driver, and Fluorescent work light. Impact driver is best useful tool of the set. |
| |