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Makita 6217DWDEX 12 Volt 3/8-Inch MFORCE Cordless Drill Kit with Free Pair of Mechanix Wear Gloves, a $40.00 Value | List Price: $304.00 Discount Price: $169.99
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| Brand: Makita Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Two piece D-31 motor delivers power in a more compact size
- All-metal gear transmission creates smooth, efficient power transfer
- Shift Lock Drive System locks out clutch, instantly shifting from driver to drill mode
- 2.6 Ah Ni-MH batteries offer greater capacity and longer run time
- Package includes two 12-volt Ni-MH batteries, multi-voltage charger, and case
Latest redesign proves Makita is probably the best [Posted on 2002-11-04] 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)
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