Makita 6347DWDEX1 18 Volt 1/2-Inch MForce Driver-Drill Kit with Heavy Duty Tool Belt and Bags

List Price: $424.00 Discount Price: $249.98

Features:

• Two piece D-31 motor for easy serviceability
• 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) 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:

Joseph [Posted on 2004-10-26]
I have had my drill for nearly two years. I am a full-time carpenter {soon to get my license] and woodworker. I really use my tools hard,but take good care of them. They provide my livlihood, and I buy the best. This tool, from the day I got it, sliped from the "locked" position to one of the torque settings. I didn't think much about it, so I twisted it back, and I have done so ever since. It won't stay locked in the drill mode. I have gotten used to it, but as one reviewer noted, it only gets worse. One of the batteries is caput, the other is failing. So, in conclusion, I have every reason to think that this tool has a flaw. What is a fellow to do? My Makita is failing, and I need another drill. I sometimes think I have used every tool and brand known to man, and have an opinion on each one [not true, but....] still, I have to choose,and Makita makes a good drill here. I understand the consequences, but I still choose the Makita battery drill over all the other brands.

Makita anyday period [Posted on 2005-03-17]
I've read the other reviews, and YES there is a problem with the gearbox on the earlier produced drills. I have 3 of these drills, and one in three has the failed gearbox, and I blew out a switch in another one. Big deal. Get used to it, switches and batteries ALLWAYS fail on cordless tools. So this means I spend $35-40 for a gearbox, ONCE. The replacement gearboxes don't appear to have the problem of "stripping". I use me drills everyday and I BEAT THE S**T out of them ! No problems. So like everything else in life, it's all a matter of perspective. Personally, unless the drill explodes in my hand , My money goes to Makita. It has for over 25 years. I'm writing this review just for the sake of putting a different light on things for folks. Power tools fail, switches break, gearboxes explode, batteries die, etc.. It's part of life, EVERYTHING breaks!
Written by a regular guy who just happens to use power tools everyday to make a living, day in - day out. IF a tool is junk, I'm not afraid to say so!

Makita cordless drill [Posted on 2005-07-19]
I have been very pleased so far with this drill. I work in the shop every day, and use this drill frequently. It has good balance, excellent torque and battery life, and a good feature set. The additional power provided by the higher voltage batteries has been extremely useful in broadening the usage of the tool.

Great Cordless Drill [Posted on 2007-02-08]
I purchased this to replace my old electric and old nicad under powered cordless drill. I've been very happy with the purchase.

I can change drill bits without using a drill chuck. I don't have to worry about losing drill chucks any more. I also like the adjustable torque on it. I use this a lot when driving screws so that I don't over drive them and sink them too deeply into the wood. This has worked very well. I also use the torque control when I need to remove screws as well and being able to adjust the torque has allowed me to remove some difficult screws.

I have used it with sanding attachments and that has worked well. I used it to get loose paint off of a piece of furniture and to scrape rust off of another piece of furniture that I needed to paint.

The battery holds up well and nice to have a second fully charged battery to swap with when you are using the tool for an extended period of time. It also recharges relatively fast.

And of course I have used it as a drill, just for drilling wood. I haven't used it to drill metal yet.

workhorse drill [Posted on 2007-05-29]
This drill performs great under every test I have given it. Batteries last a long time with each charge.

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