Customer Reviews

Factory-Reconditioned Makita R6333DWBE 14.4-Volt 1/2" Cordless Driver-Drill Kit

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If not for the "factory reconditioned" labeling, I could not distinguish this from a new item. (Maybe I was lucky to get clean one, seeing the other reviews.) It works just fine.
Here are some observations to help you make your purchase decision:
-- I think that the 14.4v size is the best compromise between power and weight. My Black&Decker died part-way through the construction of my new deck, so I borrowed an 18v DeWalt from a neighbor and a 12v Makita from another neighbor while I was shopping for a new one. I found that the 18v was too heavy, but the 12v didn't have enough oomph and needed more frequent recharges. I got to finish the deck project with my reconditioned 14.4v and found to be JUST RIGHT.
-- One thing I liked about the DeWalt I borrowed that my Makita does NOT have is the all-metal ratcheted chuck available on the DeWalt XRP series. This allows you to tighten and loosen the chuck with one hand. But for average home-owner usage, the Makita chuck is just fine.

-- When shopping both online and at local discount home improvement stores, I found that the reconditioned verison is roughly a third less than new, making it a very good value, especially if you live somewhere that this can be shipped without sales tax. The free shipping that Amazon.com offered at the time I bought it was another advantage.

I hope the drill operates better than it looks. The drill looks well used. Not what I expected.

After 3 uses the torque setting no longer works. I can't even drive a sheetrock screw in with this drill with out the clutch slipping. What a waste of money and time. I'm buying Dewalt and Porter Cable from now on...and I won't be buying them online.

I love my Makita 14-volt cordless drill. Make sure you get at least 12 volts guys if you're into anything remotely serious, including construction or building your own deck.

I've gone through two American drills- B&D- and this Makita has taken a beating. Dropped two stories, buried under a pile of timber, dropped down stairs and got a good soak once. (I don't recommend trying any of that.) The battery holds a charge for a decent bit and doesn't take long to recharge.

I wasn't set on the brand, but kept seeing it used by contractors and serious volunteers at a housing project. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to buy another drill. (Worth the money!)

Waiting for my other B&D tools to die so I can replace 'em with Makitas.