Makita 6217DWDEX 12-Volt, Latest redesign proves..
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Latest redesign proves Makita is probably the best
I replacd a Ryobi and a DeWalt cordless drill/driver with the 6217DEX - both were old and underpowered. The Makita may cost more than the competition, but look carefully at what you are getting: top notch build quality and features that others don’t offer, especially the NiMH batteries! My two older drills were had NiCad’s and I have been largely disappointed with the performance of those batteries. The ability to hold a charge and tool run time gets worse with age. I bought the Makita 18V cordless combo about 3 years ago and they came with NiMH batteries - what a world of difference! Excellent run times and no battery problems. I needed a lighter drill/driver for general around the house use and the new Makita was an easy choice, especially after seeing how they have improved the overall design and added features like a rubber grip, selector mode switch for screws or drilling. Add to that a 2-speed gear box and you have a tool that will keep on working for years to come. I look at buying the Makita as a LONG TERM INVESTMENT, not some “use and throw away junk” like you’d find offered from other manufacturers (my DeWalt falls into this category as far as I’m concerned)
Update (2/21/2012):
The featured review for this product, Makita 6217DWDEX 12-Volt 3/8-Inch MFORCE Cordless Drill Kit with Free Pair of Mechanix Wear Gloves Tools & Hardware, was written by .
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 2 reviews.
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Posted on: May 19, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (2)
Anonymous
April 10th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Latest redesign proves Makita is probably the best
Rated 5 stars.
Unknown
May 9th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Amazon.com Review
Think of SAP as the gas tank battery: the higher the amps, the more time running the tool. With the new line of mForce cordless tools, Makita NiMH batteries hit their ultra-compact 2.6 amps, provides a much longer term time per charge. The tool is compact and well balanced, too, thanks in part to Makita motorized two newly designed parts, which allows a smaller unit of 12 volts, still cranks an impressive 310 inch-pounds of torque. transmission gear unit of metal, with a planetary gear system, also takes up minimal space, and does a good job with a power of good. MForce line also features a new shift system Drive Lock, which locks the clutch from driver to drill mode in a way that will never slip. Another advantage is the addition of a ratcheting chuck you turn to tighten, a satisfactory mechanism which stops just a bit up. Best of all, the exercise feels good in the hand: the balance is good and the handle has a. ..
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