Customer Reviews

Makita BHP452HW 18-Volt 1/2-Inch Compact Cordless Percussion-Driver Drill

5 star:		(38)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

One of the best portable power tools that I have purchased. I required a small hammer drill with enough power to drive cement screws into a well seasoned fireplace from the inside of the chimney. Not only did this Drill perform well inside this small space it performed better than my other more industrial size hammer drill. Secondly, the lithium-Ion batteries hold a charge forever. Very Impressive - highly recommended.

I was using a 12V DeWalt for years and I even had two batteries rebuilt (not a good solution) before I considered this light weight Drill. This drill has plenty of power with very little wieght. Just built an 8 X 10 deck with this tool and drilled a few pieces of slate as well. The light is welcomed as the job continued into dusk. Recharge is quick, but the fan is noisy. I am a very happy camper! No Complaints

"BEST" drill you can buy!

I got my first Makita cordless drill form my brother in 1990. It was well worn and it wasn't running well. I immediately took it apart and cleaned it, finding the battery terminals were rusty, but everything else was in good shape. That 9 volt drill lasted me 18 years, even after being dropped many more times.

I did a lot of research before buying the my first new Makita. I was surprised that it is lighter and easier to handle than my older 9 volt version. And, the batteries charge up very fast and better yet, they hold a charge for months (not just days). And, they have lived up to their ratings (Consumer Reports). That little LED light is helpful at times, but I also liked the rubberized grip and the large chuck grips. Easy to use with heavy gloves or bare hands. It sits up nicely on the work bench, too.

I've bought many other cheaper drills and always been disappointed (DeWalt, Kawisaki, Black & Decker, Riobi, and even Craftsman). Mostly I had problems with the batteries. But, also with the case - many can't survive even a small drop. They should all be able to survive a fall from a 6' ladder, if not from a roof top. It happens, a lot in my business.

This drill is tight, accurate, nicely balanced, and it has a flat clip that slips over your belt or on a your pocket, so it's easy to hang on to. It's hard working from a ladder or installing things by yourself, so get the best tools for the job. I don't know of a better cordless drill product.

The voltage isn't as important as the Lithium batteries!

If any one ever asks, this is the only brand I would feel comfortable recommending.

The keyless chuck has beem improved remarkably from the previous drill. The drill is lightweight, smaller batteries which recharge quickly. Overall very satisfied with this drill.

the good:
its a nice gun, worked with a guy with the new milwakee and this one is alot lighter, the light is great, lots of power
the bad:
the case leaves alot to be desired, if you have to carry alot of bits there is not really any good spot, things dont fit well (like the extra battery, it doesnt really fit in its spot, very crummy design)and things bounce around alot in there. they could do alot better

I have owned this drill for a year as well as the Makita vacuum that uses the same 18v LI battery. The drill is used weekly although not heavily. The vacuum the same. The drill in particular is a great size, well balanced and is a pleasure to use. The difficulty was that after about 9 months both batteries would only hold a charge for about 10 minutes of use. Not good. I called Makita on the last day of the warranty on the off chance the batteries might be replaced under warranty. They had me ship to a service center for testing. I sent priority mail on a Wednesday. They sent me two new batteries today - Saturday. Great service from the Post Office. Fantastic support from Makita.

I ordered my new Makita a few weeks ago to replace my over 30 year old Makita. since that time I have used it several times.....It performs every bit as well as stated. I saw some other comments to the effect it is not a hammer drill, I don't know what the respondents were looking for but mine IS and it functions very well in that capacity. The recharge time is VERY fast the balance and grip os comfortable and makes it easy to use. I wold order from Makita again in a heart beat. There is no doubt that I DO love my new Makita! Lon

I love the drill except for two minor issues. 1) The placement of the forward/reverse button on the handle - My palm sometimes presses it by accident. 2) No bit holder. Apparently you can buy one as an accessory. You'd think they would include it on a $200 drill.

Purchased this Makita when I needed a drill w/Hammer mode. The BHP452HW works flawlessly and is very comfortable to use.

The charger is huge but it does the job. Case is very nice and holds the drill w/battery, charger, and two additional batteries.

One note, the included batteries are the lightweight 1.5A batteries...however the higher capacity/power 3.0A batteries work fine as well.

Overall...extremely happy with my purchase, do not hesitate to buy this drill.

Just received this Makita 18-volt cordless drill and charged both batteries. I replaced my back decking with composite planks. With only on battery I was able to install 30 composite planks without any lose of power. Using standard 3 inch deck screws to secure the planks was effortless. Placed battery back on charger just to see and it virtually still had a full charge. Great tool.