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Makita 6343DWAE 18 Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit | List Price: $483.00
Discount Price: $272.95
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Brand: Makita
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 18-volt battery
- Two-speed gear selection
- Metal gear housing
- Externally accessible brushes
- Includes an extra battery
Simply the Best [Posted on 2003-08-14]
I have had several cordless drills over the years and find the Makita 18 Volt 6343DWAE to be the best. It has plenty of torque for most everyday type fastener applications and works very well as a drill for drilling pilot holes, Etc., however, I would only use this tool in a pinch for drilling very large holes, i.e. holes in studs for running wire -- hey, I have a Hole-Hawg for that! I like this drill so much that I just purchased the same model but with the hammer drill feature - and - I bought the 18 Volt flashlight, too. I highly recommend this tool.
Simply the Best [Posted on 2003-08-14]
I have had several cordless drills over the years and find the Makita 18 Volt 6343DWAE to be the best. It has plenty of torque for most everyday type fastener applications and works very well as a drill for drilling pilot holes, Etc., however, I would only use this tool in a pinch for drilling very large holes, i.e. holes in studs for running wire -- hey, I have a Hole-Hawg for that! I like this drill so much that I just purchased the same model but with the hammer drill feature - and - I bought the 18 Volt flashlight, too. I highly recommend this tool.
Follow-on to previous rating [Posted on 2003-10-01]
I still like this drill. My previous rating emphasized too much that a bad repair place ruined one of my two Makita 18v drills. However, the drill itself is excellent. It is well made, and will take just about any drilling job thrown at it. After the disastrous repair (to install a new trigger switch), I took apart the drill and found metal gears and ball bearings, metal thrust bearings, and overall quality construction. I would highly recommend this drill as a quality product. It also has good ergonomics and lots of torque. I have experienced NO problems with the drill I bought new. The repair to the other drill was made necessary more due to an abusive first owner than to any problem of the drill itself. I just took it to the wrong shop for repairs. I do wish it had a single-sleeve chuck. The double-sleeve chuck works fine, but you can tighten a single-sleeve cuck with one hand - a bit more convenient.
Definitely a contractor's performance powerhouse! [Posted on 2003-10-14]
This is the best 18-volt cordless drill, period. As the Amazon review says, this is the cordless drill that contractors consider to be a performance powerhouse. It's built tough to last, and in my opinion, it's also got the best overall combination of weight, power and style. There's nothing this drill can't do as well or better than any other 18-volt cordless. If you're agonizing over whether to get the 18-volt versus some smaller or lighter model, spend the extra bucks if you can and get this model. It won't disappoint. Better to have more power than less, and same goes with 1/2" versus 3/8". If you're concerned about the weight of 18-volt cordless drills, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the Makita 6343. Because it's perfectly balanced, the drill feels very comfortable in your hand. In my experience, the 6343's weight is simply not an issue. The 6343 uses quick charge NiMH batteries, which is a very nice feature. NiMH batteries don't have a memory, so you can fully charge them without completely draining them first (though I did have to condition the batteries the first couple times of use). The Makita 6343 may not come with a built-in level like many of the cheaper 18-volt drills do, but that's just an unnecessary frill. The Makita 6343's power and overall quality more than make up for any lack of such frills. One tidbit of advice: if you don't already have a Sears Craftsman Speed-Lok drill/driver bit set, get one. You can buy an 18-piece set for about $20 on sale. The Speed-Lok system is a real time-saver that works great with the Makita 6343.
Best tool of the bunch [Posted on 2004-10-29]
Dont usually write reviews but my Makita 6343D is worthy of one. I've owned this drill for almost six years now and must say it has never failed me, never. Gone through alot of tools since i've had this drill but this is the old stand by. Have even used it on the job drilling concrete when a hammer drill was not avaliable. Have completely remodled my home and this drill has done all the drilling jobs, from drywall to pressure treated decking, drilling studs for electrical and sheeting for plumbing. By the way I am STILL using the original batteries and charger. The batteries will only hold a 2 1/2 - 3 hour charge now but i aint complaining. You'll not find a better cordless drill than Makita.
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