Makita 6317DWDE 12-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

List Price: $308.80

Features:

• Two piece D-31 motor for power and efficiency
• All metal gear transmission for smooth, efficient power
• Shift lock drive instantly changes from drill to driver
• 2.6 Ah Ni-MH batteries for greater capacity and longer run time
• Includes (2) 12V Ni-MH batteries, multi-voltage charger and case

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

Customer Reviews:

Solid performance, for a 12v... [Posted on 2005-02-05]
This is one of the few 12v drills available with a 1/2" chuck- that gives you more options for bits. The NiMH batteries are better than NiCad and are less harmful for the environment when they're disposed of. With any 12v or 14.4v or even 18v drill, you'll always want to have one battery charging while you're using the other. 12v batteries don't last as long as 18v ones. However, as long as you have easy access to the charger it's not too big of a deal.

I've mixed paint, thinset, joint compound, and concrete with it- no problems. I use it nearly everyday in my remodelling business. I've had it a year and just replaced the trigger switch. It cost $18 and a few phone calls over my lunch break to find a local shop with the part in stock. No big deal.

Overall, the best 12v drill I've used.

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