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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Good power in a small package
I work as an auto technician and I bought this drill/driver to use primarily for interior work. Its compact size and lightweight (compared with an 18 volt drill/driver) are just what I was looking for. Plus, it has power to spare for my needs. The batteries last quite a while per charge and I don't have to worry about trying to run them down all the way in order to...
Published 20 months ago by Keith Bosland
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12 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
Deceptive Presentation
Neither Makita nor Amazon note that this tool requires hex shank drill bits to function as drill. Neither Lowes nor Home Depot or the Ace near my home carry these bits and for good reason: no other tool requires them. I can only get them from Amazon. I think not being explicit about the need for Makita's proprietary drill bit sets is careless at best and deceptive at...
Published 8 months ago by Jerome T. McCann
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Good power in a small package, January 7, 2009
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
I work as an auto technician and I bought this drill/driver to use primarily for interior work. Its compact size and lightweight (compared with an 18 volt drill/driver) are just what I was looking for. Plus, it has power to spare for my needs. The batteries last quite a while per charge and I don't have to worry about trying to run them down all the way in order to recharge them. I am extremely happy with this drill!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Great Tool, May 11, 2009
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
I've had this makita drill driver for a couple months and its done more than i ever expected. I originally got the tool to carry around with me to do minor maintenance. I've used it on almost everything i'v done except in those situations where a hammer drill or a high torque impact is required. Also, the little holster that comes in the individual case has been a perfect fit for my tool belt.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
IT IS A DRIVER-DRILL! Just a more convenient one., December 22, 2009
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
This IS a drill-driver. It just operates in a more user-friendly way than an old-fashioned chuck. The box CLEARLY ILLUSTRATES AND DESCRIBES the "Quick-Change 1/4" Hex-Shank" method of accepting bits. Lucky me, I bought mine at Ace Hardware on Black Friday for $80 + tax. It came with a plastic storage box, a nice canvas holster, and a canvas 65-pc accessory kit with every bit you could want, including hex bit drills. The canvas accessory bit kit fits nicely in the plastic storage case along with the drill, the holster, and the charger. It is light-weight and very compact (great for tight spots). Plenty of power. Has a nice LED light that illuminates very well, and stays on for about 15 seconds after trigger release: Bump the trigger to turn it on, use the light to locate your work within the 15 seconds (or bump it again), and begin drilling or driving. It even has a 1-year warrranty on the battery and a THREE YEAR WARRANTY on the rest. Mine came with only one battery, but it recharges fairly quickly (less than an hour).
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Makita compact drill, January 7, 2009
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
Great price!!!
Love the light...
Small, powerful and does everything around the house without needing to drag out the hammer drill. Will make a great addition to my work tools.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
great little driver, April 19, 2010
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
ive had this drill for a while now and for what it is... it is wonderful.. no its not going to drill through 1" steel plate in a matter of seconds.. if you want a huge mega powerful tool obviously this is not the drill for you.. however for working in small spaces, drilling small holes and shooting small screws this drill is wonderful.. mine came with a holster which i felt retarded using so i carry mine in my hip pocket with no problems at all.. i haul this lil driver around all day long at work (commercial hvac) and it always does what i need it to.. yes its a 1/4 quick chuck.. it CLEARLY says that (first line in "Tool Specifications" - "Hex shank 1/4".. i guess if you cant tell that by looking at the drill or by reading the write up on it then maybe you should not be using duty power tools.. 1/4 drill bits are expensive and annoying however makita (as well as others) make a 1/4" adapter (Makita part number 763198.. homedepot/amazon) which allows you to use "standard" bits.. yes the addapter cost more however its well worth the money..
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Very Handy, October 25, 2008
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
This is a nice little tool to have around.It will drive 3 inch deck screws and with a socket driver bit it is really handy.Not impressed with battery run time, but you get two.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Makita 10.8v drill, September 24, 2009
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
I absolutely LOVE this drill, and I've only used it for one project. It's got the power necessary for the average job, it's compact and lightweight, and the LED light is awesome! Definitely worth the investment, and I'm glad I got it for myself. My last cordless drill lasted 2 years and died, so I'm expecting this one to last much longer, and the 3-year warranty is a real bonus when most companies only provide a 1-year warranty. I don't have big hands, and this drill fit into my hand perfectly; any woman who needs a cordless drill should DEFINITELY consider this drill, but hide it from your husband!
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Makita drill/driver, August 4, 2010
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
i bought mine at Ace Hardware for $80.00 and i concur with the previous Ace buyer. Small and powerful for most typical house duties. The only difference is mine came with two batteries instead of one and has the accessory kit to boot. Cant beat that price with a stick....Ive always been happy with Makita drills and batteries. They last a long long time. Those stick batteries are the best in the industry, been around for decades and still out performing most others......The worst ive owned is by far DeWalt. Batteries arent worth a squat........
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Pocket Driver, July 16, 2010
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
This driver is rated of the best. I use it as nut or bolt driver for smaller hardware below 1/4 inch. It is light in weight and has a perfect grip. The two battery system is great and the charge time is less than 1/2 hour per battery.
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Fantastic drill, July 7, 2010
This review is from: Makita DF030D 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill Kit (Tools & Hardware)
I own several apartment and purchased this drill several months ago to go in my tool bag. I also have an 18v set of lithium ion tools but use this one 80% of the time. This is a great drill with plenty of power and very convenient. My only regret is that I didn't get it a while ago. It is very sturdy and convenient.
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