Makita DK1032DL 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw, 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw, 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, Jig Saw, Blower & Flashlight Kit

by Makita

Product Description

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There's not much you can't do with a set of tools like this. Frame and drywall and trim a room. Build a deck. Make some gingerbread shelves. All the tools in it are powered by 18-volt nickel-metal hydride batteries, and you won't feel any less power than their corded counterparts. Here's what we like about each of the tools in this kit: The recip saw has a tool-free blade-change system, perfect when you're on the roof and the allen wrench is in the truck. Variable speed offers exact cuts in a wide range of materials, and the electric brake means safety. We like the circular saw's large aluminum wraparound base and the 50-degree bevel capacity, externally accessible brushes and the electric brake that stops the blade almost immediately. It's light, yet powerful. The hammer driver-drill is super tough with a gear housing of industrial metal, and with 16 torque settings, you won't be at a loss. The rubber grip feels good and helps absorb impact. You can change the bits one-handed, too. Like the recip saw, the jigsaw offers tool-free blade changing as well as tool-free base bevel adjustments to 45 degrees left and right. Cutting curves? No problem, thanks to three orbital settings in addition to the straight cut. The trigger switch is nice and big, too, something we always like to see. We like the blower's versatility: Blow your work mess into a corner, then switch to vacuum and clean it all up. It's super light and so portable, it's perfect too for tidying up a vehicle. If you're vacuuming in the dark, just aim the four-position flashlight at your mess. A fantastic combination of tools, both for the professional and the homeowner.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description

Truly the GRAND CHAMPION of all 18V combo kits. You get a 1/2in. hammer driver-drill, 6 1/2in. circular saw, jig saw, reciprocating saw, blower, flashlight, 2 batteries, universal voltage charger and durable tool case.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 54.9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005Q7B6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DK1032DL
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #303,554 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As with all pro tools...do your homewok....I did, April 23, 2005

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Kyle Wenger "sprintdog" (Lansing, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita DK1032DL 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw, 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw, 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, Jig Saw, Blower & Flashlight Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I will try not to bore you, or to "plug" the Makita brand. I am giving you my personal opinion as per my experience over the past 2 years.
A little background...I am a carpenter/remodeler and work with a friend of mine. We have alot of Makita in our trailer, as well as other brands, like Dewalt, Porter Cable, Craftsman, Bosch, David White, etc. As you can see, we are not partial to one brand. We try to buy the best we can find, at a price we are willing to pay. Being professionals, we are less inclined to worry about price, and more concerned in quality and ease of use features.

As with all tools...do your homework. Ask valuable questions and answer them honestly. Do YOU really need 18 volts, or are you trying to better your neighbor? Do you NEED a cordless hammer drill?

Me..? Yes I do. If you read my review on the DK1052DL kit (here in Amazon) you will get alot of info on the 6347 M-Force drill, 5620 Circ saw (my favorite), and the JR180 Recip saw. I love that kit and stand by it. The reason I bought this kit is simple to me. After having great experiences with the DK1052, I wanted a hammer drill but really needed the jig saw. The best price I could find was $270 and $299 respectivly. Buying the complete kit is really the only choice. Granted, 2 batteries aren't always enough for me (which before is why I bought a 6347D drill kit in addition), but for a homeowner/enthusiast it's a great kit.

The recip-saw that came with this DK1032 has a different, updated blade holder than my other one. This one has a "knob/collar" that you turn to release the blade, which stays in the "released" position after the blade "pops" out. All you do is stick another blade in, and the collar rotates to the lock position. Nice feature. We'll see how it holds up. The older one I have has a "slide" lever, which works fine, even though it has been loaded up with drywall dust.

The Circ saw is excellent (see my review of the DK1052). Another person had commented on not being able to make great miter cuts when building a deck. Don't try to do it freehand. This is a circular saw, not a miter saw. By the time you set up a jig in order to get a clean, straight line, you can have the cut done on a miter saw. This saw is like any other circ saw...it will cut where you point it...it will get off line when you do. When you have a sharp blade in it, it will cut until the battery dies.

The drill impressed me when I first saw it. Same weight as my 6347. Basically the same type of clutch torque setting too. I like this drill better than some others, because of the 2 rings by the chuck. One is the torque ring, and the other is the drive/drill/hammer ring, which can be changed independantly of the torque ring. Some other drills, you have to rotate the torque ring all the way from a torque number to drill then to hammer. With the 8443, you can go right to hammer from the torque setting you want to use for that fastener. It doesn't spin as fast as a corded drill, but it's a cordless, it's not going to.

The jig saw is great too. I've used it to cut steel studs, sink openings, fiber cement board, etc. The Ridgid cordless jig saw we have on board has a better tool-less blade change than the Makita. It has a springed lever (much nicer) where Makita has a clamp style. The Makita has a knob on top, you have to slide into the "activate" position, turn to open the jaws, insert the blade, turn to tighten, and then slide the knob into the "deactive" position. It does hold the blade tight, and the knob doesn't get in the way when done correctly, but the Ridgid can be change in about 5 seconds, and the Makita takes a little longer. But the Makita has tool-less base plate positioning, and can be moved back to allow a closer cut to an edge (ie...cutting a floor up close to a wall).

Next..the blower. Yes it seems a little goofy to have, but it's there...might as well use it. I don't use it often, but it does come in handy. Example is when we finished a deck recently, we used it to blow the saw dust off before the customer saw the deck. It was easier than dragging the shop-vac out. I've also used it when doing a filter service/clean on a furnace.

Lastly...I don't think there is any skimping going on with the tools. These are the exact same things you get if you buy them separatly. The only difference is you don't get a case for each individual tool, or additional batteries and chargers.
If you want a great all around kit...Definatly consider this one. The price is right for all the tools you get. And they are excellent tools. Remember, these are cordless tools. They cannot, and should not be expected to, do jobs that require a heavy duty corded tool. VERY few cordless tools can. Do your homework.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Box!!, January 19, 2002

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Andrew (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita DK1032DL 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw, 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw, 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, Jig Saw, Blower & Flashlight Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this set in USA and lugged it back to the U.K. so i can say it's a big box. As for the tools... The blower is absolutely useless...well...actually i found a use for it...blowing cobwebs out of the corners of my rooms. The torch i haven't used much..doesn't seem like anything special. However..the main tools of the set i have found excellent. The jigsaw especially seems very powerful for a cordless. The drill is lovely to use..not to heavy and the batteries go on and on. Only one gripe..the chuck has some play in it straight out of the box. I built a large deck in 3 weekends just using these cordless tools and the only sticking point was trying mitres with the circ saw. No Chance...had to drag out the Ls1013 another excellent makita tool.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good value, May 3, 2004

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Oliver Welch (Burlingame, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita DK1032DL 18 Volt Reciprocating Saw, 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw, 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, Jig Saw, Blower & Flashlight Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

First the good news: this is a good value considering all you get for the money. Each of the tools is a decent tool in its own right. I'm glad I bought this and would recommend it to the occassional home improvement enthusiast.

Now the bad news: the blower is nigh useless. As with all multi-pack tools, there is a little skimping here and there on the tools. If you need any of these tools for anything more than occassional use, you might want to buy them separately. When you get a combo deal like this, you get what you pay for.