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Makita 6217DWDE 12-Volt NiMH 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

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Publisher: Makita

Brand: Makita
List Price: $266.80
Our Price: $131.90
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Average Customer Ratings:

12V, 3/8", M-Force Driver Drill Kit, 2 Piece D-31 Motor With Dual Ball Bearings For Longer Motor Life, All MetalGear Transmission Creates EfficientP ower, Shift Lock Drive System Instantly Shifts From Drill To Driver Mode, 2.6AH Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Outlast Any NI-CD Batteries, Locking Ratcheting Chuck Securely Grips All Bits, Includes 2 Batteries, Multi-Voltage Charger, Keyless Chuck, Tool Case.


DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Makita
EAN: 0088381043014
Feature: 12-volt Ni-MH 3/8-inch cordless drill/driver kit and case
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Makita
Manufacturer: Makita
Model: 6217DWDE
Publisher: Makita
Studio: Makita


FEATURES:

• 12-volt Ni-MH 3/8-inch cordless drill/driver kit and case
• Dual speeds (0-100/0-1,300 rpm); shift-lock drive system for switching from drill to driver; externally accessible brushes
• Rugged plastic body; all-metal gear transmission for smooth, efficient power; dual ball bearings
• Includes 2 batteries, charger, two-headed bit, battery cover, plastic tool case, keyless chuck
• 9-9/16-inches long; 4.4 pounds; 1-year warranty



ACCESSORIES:

• Makita 784827-A Quad-Driver 4 Piece Reversible and Self-Centering Pre-Drill, Drive and Countersink Set
• Makita 784832-A Quad-Driver 13 Piece Pre-Drill, Drive and Countersink Set
• Makita 192077-2 3/8-Inch Keyless Chuck for 3/8-Inch 24 Thread Spindle for 6701D, 6720D, 6176D, 6791D and 6891D Drills
• Makita 784000-A-A UltraLok 5 Piece 1/16-Inch to 3/16-Inch Hex Shank Drill Bit Assortment
• Makita 784810-A-A 4-5/8-Inch Bit Tip Holder and 3-1/8-Inch Bit Tip Holder with #2 Phillips Bit Tip and Slotted Bit Tip


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• Makita 784874-A Ultralok 15 Piece Drilling and Driving Set
• Makita 193157-5 1234 12-Volt 2.6 Amp Hour NiMH Pod Style Battery
• Makita 784869-A Shorty 3-1/8-Inch Bit Tip Holder with 12 Bit Tip Assortment
• Makita ML120 12-Volt Pivoting Head Flashlight
• Makita 193158-3 1434 14.4-Volt 2.6 Amp Hour NiMH Pod Style Battery


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good drill: take care of the batteries
Comment: I've had mine for a couple of years, and it has given excellent service. I'm an active do-it-yourselfer, so I put moderate use on the drill, but not the heavy use of a professional. I didn't think I needed the weight and expense of a half-inch drill, and that has proved to be the case. This drill has easily handled everything I have needed it for.

One hint: it comes with two batteries. Keep the one that is not installed on the drill in the refrigerator. I use nimh batteries a lot, and find that refrigerating them considerably extends their life. Maximizing battery life is important to good economy. Two batteries cost about as much as the drill, so once the batteries reach the end of their useful life, you might as well buy a new drill. (Makes the green in me see red, but that's the way it is.)

Furthermore, refrigerating the idle battery reduces self-discharge: the tendency of nimh batteries to gradually lose use their charge even when not in use. This means that it will be closer to full charge when you need to swap it in.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Makita Drill
Comment: As an owner of a small business, I am always looking for the best tools. Makita tools have never let me down over the past 10 years of business. This drill is no different. The balance and weight are proportional to reduce fatigue while drilling. Using the keyless chuck requires little hand torque to secure the bit, one of the best chucks I have ever used. These batteries provide the power for both drills that I use and a flashlight with power to spare. Recently, while building a deck using 3" deck and lag screws, I had to charge every 2-3 hours while rotating to another battery. I couldn't have asked for any better performance. GREAT TOOL!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Expensive Tool - Poor Quality
Comment: On delivery I checked the tool for run out at the chuck and found that it wobbled. I made the check based on another review. It could be due to a defective chuck or gear box output shaft run out. The tool is well featured and those features are easy to use. All that though is background noise if the tool can't perform the basic functions of drilling a round hole or driving a screw straight. Those functions cannot be performed with a chuck that wobbles for whatever reason.
Customer Rating:
Summary: "A drill for all hands?"
Comment: I purchased this drill kit well over two years ago and have used it frequently. In all basic functions, it has performed quite nicely amd with no malfunctions. The batteries have exhibited a long run time and give the drill enough power to drill holes and drive screws without complaint. Recharging has been trouble free and after the passage of time, the batteries still appear "fresh" in usage.

My complaint? I wish Makita would have thought a bit more about the basic shape of the batteries. If an individual attempting to remove the battery has a fairly large hand and a good grip, removal is not going to be difficult. However, if your hands are smaller and you perhaps suffer from a bit of arthritis, you will in all probablity have trouble getting your thumb and fingers around the wide battery casing and then be able to apply enough inward pressure to depress the built in tabs and pull downward releasing the battery from the drill.

Other than this and a "one size fits all" case which is large enough to contain the drill, charger, extra battery with enough space left to include several atticles of clothing should you want to use it as an overnight piece of luggage, it is indeed a quaility tool. I would however, recommend to those who suffer from the limitations mentioned to consider this drill kit only it you can actually see and handle it first to make certain that you can perform the battery removal procedure without difficulty.


Customer Rating:
Summary: Makita 12Volt Cordless Drill
Comment: Ordered the drill and received about a week later. In brand new condition. This was all after I had attempted to purchase just one battery for 93.50 at a local Lowe's store and would have taken about 2 weeks to get.

Have charged up both batteries and used the new drill motor to make sure everything works. Everything works as advertised!!

Brad in Lancaster, CA

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