Where to purchase Makita BDF451 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit Lightweight, NOT a "Hammerdrill", Really paying for lithium.By K. D. LyonI have used Craftsman, Ryobi, DeWalt and Makita from 7-18 volts. Makita has again produced a tough, handy design. But somehow the Amazon product description slipped on the features. Makita specs for the BDF451 show NO hammer on this drill. Unlike the drill, the lithium packs are warranted for only 1 year. Standard issue. Compared to my old 18 volt DeWalt XRP hammerdrill/driver (which is not balanced and won't stand on its battery) this drill does not pump my forearm like Popeye's after about half an hour. I wish I could say it outperforms the DeWalt in every way. I expected more torque. Spoiled, I guess. But, the lithium ion charges last about 1.5 times longer than the 18v nicad in my experience.(XRP was usefull to 3/4 hour of #10 deck fasteners) I dig the lithium charging: you can pull it off before the "45 minute" full charge, without lobotomizing your battery. Also cool: The packs HOLD charge phenominally well; so I can rely on ready stand-by. Ace in the hole. Bottom ... » More Information about Makita BDF451 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit.Sunday, June 26, 2011
Makita BDF451
Where to purchase Makita BDF451 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit Lightweight, NOT a "Hammerdrill", Really paying for lithium.By K. D. LyonI have used Craftsman, Ryobi, DeWalt and Makita from 7-18 volts. Makita has again produced a tough, handy design. But somehow the Amazon product description slipped on the features. Makita specs for the BDF451 show NO hammer on this drill. Unlike the drill, the lithium packs are warranted for only 1 year. Standard issue. Compared to my old 18 volt DeWalt XRP hammerdrill/driver (which is not balanced and won't stand on its battery) this drill does not pump my forearm like Popeye's after about half an hour. I wish I could say it outperforms the DeWalt in every way. I expected more torque. Spoiled, I guess. But, the lithium ion charges last about 1.5 times longer than the 18v nicad in my experience.(XRP was usefull to 3/4 hour of #10 deck fasteners) I dig the lithium charging: you can pull it off before the "45 minute" full charge, without lobotomizing your battery. Also cool: The packs HOLD charge phenominally well; so I can rely on ready stand-by. Ace in the hole. Bottom ... » More Information about Makita BDF451 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit.
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