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Makita BDF452HW Drill
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Product Description
Experience the power and reduced weight of the new lithium-ion
technology, without the high cost. Lithium-ion cordless tools provide more
power with less weight. This cordless drill-driver is a more
compact, lighter-weight version of the LXT 18 volt tool. It has
a 1.5 amp hr battery, which is half the size of the LXT 3.0 Amp
hr batteries. This is not a light-duty tool by any means; it
kicks butt in the 18-volt category. It boasts 450 in./lbs. of
torque! You can even use the longer run time 18-volt LXT 3.0
Amp-hr batteries in this tool (the higher the amp hr rating,
the longer the battery will last before it needs to be
recharged).
This cordless drill weighs only 3.5 pounds, the lightest yet
of any professional 18 volt. It has a comfortable grip and
excellent ergonomics, which is ideal for continual use. Located
just above the trigger, are two "headlights." Headlights refer
to small LED lights that provide light where you need it most.
I was skeptical about this feature, thinking it was just
another gimmick, but after using it for some time, I’ve come to
depend on it. From lighting my way to the house in the dark,
when bringing the batteries/tools on cold nights to providing
light in a dark cabinet, closet, or under a desk, this a
must-have feature. Rubber grips adorn the exterior of this tool
and protect it during impact if it falls. For all that you get
with this tool package, the price is unbelievably low. This
18 volt is perfect for the
professional who needs a powerful cordless to use all day
long.
This Makita drill also has the most advanced charging system
available and it charges in only 15 minutes! Generically, it’s
called a "smart charging system." A computer chip inside the battery lets
the charger know exactly how to optimally charge the battery,
to completely charge each cell within the battery and for
maximum battery life. Each battery is made up of smaller 1.2
volt cells. Often a battery will drain unevenly during normal
use, at different rates within these internal cells. A normal
charger will stop charging the battery when one cell reaches
maximum capacity, not all of them. Once this happens once, it
will continue to do so as long as you use the battery. What
this means is your 18-volt battery is now a 16- or 17-volt
battery and it can drop even lower. A "smart charger" will
charge every cell independently until each cell is fully
charged, so your 18-volt battery will remain 18 volts for its
entire life. This charger has a fan in it and blows air through
the battery to cool it down before charging so the battery can
be charged right away, unlike other brands, where the charger
waits until the battery cools, or even worse attempts to charge
a hot battery pack and damages it or decreases the life of the
battery. These Makita lithium-ion
batteries will last longer than standard batteries and can
be charged over 1200 times, as opposed to the standard of 600
to 800 times, which alone can justify the slightly higher price
tag. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
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"Powerful, Lightweight, and
Comfortable!"
By, Josh Brubaker (Grand Rapids, MI United States)
"This drill is very comfortable to use. It's light weight (3.2
lbs with 1.5AH Li Battery) and ergonomic, both comfortable grip and balances well in
the hand. Much of the white plastic body is covered in a grippy
black rubber. It won't scratch when you lay it on it's side.
The start/stop is instantaneous, and the veriable speed has
excellent torque throughout the range. The motor and gearbox
are very solid. It comes with two batteries that charge
extremely fast with the included charger. Everything fits
neatly in the case, and has extra room for additional
batteries. This drill features LED illumination which is
located just above the trigger. It's not the greatest light,
but it's about as good as it can be. It would be nice if there
were a clip somewhere on the drill to store the driver bit when
not in use. This drill can be fit with either the 1.5AH or the
3.0AH battery packs. Although take note that the 1.5AH
batteries that fit this drill may not fit tools that require
the 3.0AH batteries. I was also considering a DeWalt
equivilent, but when I compared the two side by side, this one
felt much more solid, and comfortable. I use this drill quite
often, and I am extremely satisfied."
"Great
for smaller hands and women!"
By, Barb "is this heaven?" (Cedar Falls, IA United
States)
"I got this
drill after I checked it out in a local hardware store. It felt
so good in my little hand. My husband's old (ancient) Porter
Cable 12 volt is wearing out and we're building a house.
Instead of trying to find batteries for his old Porter Cable, I
decided to get the Makita for Christmas. ( I know..I'm not your
typical woman, I'd rather have electronics and power tools)
This way I can help my husband when we're putting up drywall
instead of standing around. On to the drill. I absolutely love
it. It's lightweight, powerful and it's stubby in length. Many
times my husband has a tough time getting into small areas. The
LED light is great too, after
ten seconds of non use, the light slowly goes away. My husband
is impressed with the power. I am a petite woman and it fits my
hand nicely. The only problem my husband finds is that he has a
tendency to hit the forward/reverse button instead of the
trigger. I don't have this problem, he must hold it different
than I do. I think he's just not used to the difference from
his Porter Cable. We're both quite pleased so far. I don't like
bulky tools."
"Update: After
nearly two years of heavy use my husband has stolen my drill
from me. He loves it. Last weekend, he drilled through a steel
beam in the basement. He's hard on stuff, but the lil
Makita drill has held up
superbly. The batteries charge quickly as claimed too. I'd
definitely buy this drill again."
"Lightweight and
Powerful!"
By, Johnny Dartmouth (Amherst, MA USA)
"As most of the
reviews have mentioned, this is a superb drill. I have been using mine on
the job for about a month now. It is lightweight, super
comfortable to hold and packs enough power to tackle most jobs
(450in-lbs). The batteries included are 1.5 rather than 3Ah, so
the run time is shorter than other Makita offerings, but the
batteries charge in less than 15 minutes and their smaller size
help shave the drills weight down to 3.5lbs. Also, the compact
size is great for drilling in tight, hard to reach places. At
first I thought the led light was a bit of a gimmick, but it is
actually quite handy. Get this drill, and like me, you will be
looking for projects just to use it."
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