Amazon.com Review
Boasting 18 volts of power, Makita's combo pack delivers the turning torque and high blade speed to get even the toughest jobs done. This package combines a powerful drill/driver with the 6-1/2-inch circular saw that garnered both the
Popular Mechanics One of the Ten Best Tools of 1999 and the Hanley-Wood
Tools of the Trade Editor's Choice awards. The drill exerts up to 404 inch-pounds of torque at up to 450/1,400 rpm, depending on which of the 18 torque settings and two speed gears you select. The drill's distinctive tip-up design makes for easy use all day either overhead or at shoulder height, a big advantage when you're dealing with heavier, 18-volt tools. For a cordless, the saw is remarkably powerful. Spinning its large 6-1/2-inch blade, it slices through two-by materials with ease, even when beveling at 45 degrees. When we tested it, we were immediately impressed with how effectively the electric brake stops the blade rotation--a safety feature we demand in a saw designed to take up ladders and other potentially precarious places. And--like practically everyone else in the world--we really appreciate the attention to detail and quality in Makita's legendary motor, with its tough ball-bearing construction. Simply put, these are tools designed for extended use under the toughest job site conditions. The motor's brushes are accessible via an outside panel, too, and easily replaced--a handy feature you won't find with other brands.
--Justin Paul
From the Manufacturer
This combination kit includes the 1/2-inch drill driver (model no. 6343DWA), the 6-1/2-inch circular saw (model no. 5620DWA), two 18-volt NiCd batteries, super-high universal voltage charger, and plastic carrying case. The drill operates with speeds of 0 to 450 and 0 to 1,400 rpm, with 404 inch/pounds of maximum torque. The saw features a 50-degree bevel saw, with electric brake.
