Makita 6347DWDE 18-Volt, Great value at this price,..

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Great value at this price, get it while you can

When I first saw the 18-volt powerhouse Makita 6347DWDE drill at this price — which doesn’t even include the significant manufacturer’s rebate — I thought it was too good to be true and quite possibly a misprint. I had to re-read the description and the fine print a few times before making my order.

After owning this drill for six months and using it on a number of projects, I couldn’t be happier. The battery pack has proved more than adequate in delivering plenty of power over an extended time period and and it’s great to have the backup available just in case. Charging is fast and easy, too.

Despite the size of this drill, it is surprisingly light and well-balanced, comfortable to use even at odd angles and at arms length. You absolutely can’t go wrong here.

The benefits of owning quality power tools go without saying. And Makita is a name you can trust. This is not a toy … it is the real deal. Don’t settle for good when you can have the very best. It’s definitely worth a few extra $$$.

Note: Take a look at the Makita 784874-A 15-Piece UltraLoc Set as a great accessory for this drill.

Update (2/7/2012): I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Makita 6347DWDE 18-Volt NiMH Cordless Drill/Driver Kit Tools & Hardware, was written by Kevin Woodward.

The average rating for this item is 5 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

Herman

June 1st, 2010 at 2:28 am    


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makes home improvement projects a breeze
I’m just your typical do-it-yourself home improvement user so I can’t speak from a professional use level, but this drill has been a godsend. About a year ago, I bought a 18v Coleman cordless drill for about $10 after some discounts from HSN. I thought that for $10 it couldn’t be that bad. Boy was I was wrong. First off, those NiCad batteries you find in the cheaper drills (skil, coleman, b&d) are no match for the same or lower voltage of a NiMH battery. NiCad batteries quickly lose the remaining charge about half way through the battery. These NiMH batteries in the Makita, don’t give up until the battery is almost completely dead. Though this Makita drill costs significantly more, the power and endurance of the battery is amazing. Screws that would bring that Coleman to a crawl are nothing for the Makita.

The main reason for buying this drill is that I’m currently remodeling my bathroom and there hasn’t been a task that has given me second thoughts about choosing the Makita. I’ve been driving 2.5″ deck screws into 4″x6″ lumber along with 200-300 other screws into 2×4 studs and drilling 3/4″ holes with a spade bit through 2 stacked 2×4s without a hitch (not on one charge). It’s true that the Panasonic 18V drill is rated the highest by Consumer Reports, but I’m more than satisifed with my Makita at $75 less.

If you are planning on doing light and occasional drilling or screwing, a Coleman or other basic duty cordless drill will probably get you by. But if you plan on having your batteries last all day, boring holes in a variety of materials, sinking a variety of lengths of screws into limitless materials, then buy a quality drill like this Makita. I could’ve never done the bathroom remodel had it not been for the endurance and torque of this unit.


Kevin Woodward

June 16th, 2010 at 12:35 am    


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Great value at this price, get it while you can
Rated 5 stars.


Anonymous

July 3rd, 2010 at 12:29 pm    


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Makita 18 Volt MForce Cordless Drill
I have been using this excellent tool for various household repairs and installation work for three months. be used compared to previous NiCad battery cordless drills I, the Ni-MH battery with the supplied drill have to give much longer use time between charges. The drill is also much easier than lower voltage NiCad battery drills I have owned as Craftsman models. The torque is great for a drill of this size even with the use of three-inch drywall screws in wood. I like the feel and sound of the drill, they just express a vague quality as the closing door latch on a Lexus sedan. The feeling that I is a high quality tool but the higher price I paid for the drill justified. … I am very happy with this purchase and performance.


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