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Ordered this one to replace it and then found a new trigger switch for the old one and have it working again.great to have two on hand. This is my second 18volt Makita. First lasted 6 years of mid to heavy use and two sets of batteries before the trigger switch failed.
I would recommend this product to a friend. The extra battery is a must. It works great. I have used it for over four years and it does has never let me down.
I've had this drill nearly two years and it has proved to be very powerful and reliable, plus the battery seems to last forever. When the battery finally wore down after many, many months of no use interspersed with very hard use, the other battery took over instantly, still holding a full charge after sitting unused for just as long (not in the charger--it's not supposed to be left in the charger) and the original one recharged in under an hour. I bought this drill after my electric one died (couldn't handle the really hard stuff and burned out). I don't use it every day.
Oh, and I use it to plant bulbs, stir paint and drill 1" holes in railroad ties used to build raised gardens. I like having a case as I can store all the bits and such along with the drill. And thank heaven it doesn't need a chuck key. It has definitely made my life easier. It's very easy and satisfying to use. I've drilled through 1/4" thick metal, through 25-year-old treated oak fence boards and driven 3" long screws into ancient barn supports (think petrified wood) as well as more normal things.
The drill has multiple power settings, the ability to switch seamlessly between driving and extracting which comes in handy when extracting the bit from a metal hole, and can switch between screw/drill settings. I would recommend it to anyone. I had doubts about a cordless drill, but not anymore. I'm not a contractor, just an ordinary female person running a little farm, but it doesn't seem to mind neglect in between uses.At first, I wondered if the weight would be a problem, but it hasn't been because the drill is so well balanced.
The charger charges in slightly less than an hour. It has a switch that quickly changes between drill and screw mode that saves time. My only disappointment is that I have not figured how to get the charger into the kit carrying box. This is a powerful and useful drill. I have only used this for medium work thus far, but it worked for 6 hours driving several hundred screws on a deck project and the battery showed no signs of tiring.
Haven't had it long enough to comment on battery life. The perfect balance makes it seem much lighter than it is, and user fatigue isn't an issue.
A great value.Amazon price and free shipping are the deal. The case is quite large, but provides plenty of capacity for bits and drivers.
This drill/driver is fantastic. Also, has a light touch to the trigger for working with smaller bolts.
Plus, many experiences and a couple of returns with Amazon - all easy transactions. It has torque and power to spare, long battery life, easy and quick recharging, and great balance/feel for an 18V.
It drives 3 1/2" deck screws into treated lumber with ease.
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