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Makita DK1016 1/2-Inch 18 Volt Cordless Drill / 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Combo Pack | List Price: $718.00
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Brand: Makita
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Two-speed drill
- 50-degree bevel saw
- Universal voltage charger
- Plastic case
- One-year warranty
Good, but not what I expected [Posted on 2001-07-06]
I bought the 18V drill/saw combo about 4 months ago. I am building a house and the tools have seen heavy use during this period. I have been very impressed with the torque and speed of both units. The saw is especially impressive as it will easily rip a piece of 4x8 3/4" plywood as well as cut through all 2x material with ease. That said, I have been dissapointed with the workmanship of the units. I had to return the drill after the first use as the battery became lodged in it. The folks at the place I bought it couldn't get the battery out either. The replacement drill has worked great though. The saw has been especially dissapointing. After the first month of use the screws that hold the base started loosening and, even with intermittent tightening, eventually fell out. The base was slightly out of square with the blade and had to be straightened. And most recently, the handle for the guard broke off. Finally, I have been a bit dissapointed with the battery life for both units. Overall, I am pleased with the performance, if not the quality, of the units but would recommend going with a more expensive (i.e. higher quality) brand if the units will be placed in a constant use situation.
Power and Price combo.... [Posted on 2001-08-07]
These tools are incredibly powerful, and the price for this combo is exceptional for this quality. I never had any doubt that the drill would be top quality, as the name Makita has a reputation when it comes to cordless drills. It is perfectly balanced, making it very ergonomic, and it has so much power, it can drive screws all day with ease. The saw worried me that it may have been a throw-in, something to complete the combo package. Not even. I immediately put it to work cutting overhanging 2 x 6's on a 10 x 10 deck. It cut through these boards with the greatest of ease. I had a 6 1/2 inch electric Black and Decker circular saw previously, and the cordless saw cut with more power. I was amazed. Not dragging a cord behind, and not only not sacrificing power but gaining some. A true bargain for any handyman or "weekend warrior", I don't see how anyone would be disappointed with this outstanding workmanship.
No points for the saw! [Posted on 2001-11-27]
The saw's base plate screws do come loose and do fall out. All those people who gave this combo 5 stars should take a closer look at their saw. I used my saw only twice. Once to rip 6 ft of lumber and once to cross cut 2 ft of the same lumber. When I went to use it a third time it didn't have enought power to finish my cut. When I replaced the battery I noticed one of the base plate screws was missing and the others were loose. I replaced all the base plate screws with screws a 1/4" longer and added locking nuts to keep them from coming loose again. I also used the two batteries right away leaving the drill empty. I found the drill to be very powerful and heavy. For my uses it is probably overkill. If you are thinking of getting a combo pack I recommend buying the tools separate. Check out the 18v Dewalt saw, (...)(no base plate screws to come loose!)and try the Makita 9.6v drill. The total cost is comparable to a combo pack but you will end up with the usefull saw that you want and the right size of drill along with 4 batteries instead of only 2. Now go build something!
More then enough for home, but the battery power lacks... [Posted on 2001-11-27]
The circular saw in particular works excellent, weighted nicely, and very easy to handle. My only complaint is that the battery packs do not seem to last long while working, and I am in constant rotation of the batteries.
PORTABLE POWER [Posted on 2005-05-26]
This is my story .
I went on a mission to find one tool set like this and there were many .
Since sears was close by I first got the set they offered , a circular saw and drill in a case .
The drill was nice but the saw useless so back it went .
A friend is really onto dewalt and raved about his so I went out but could not find the size saw he had and dewalt made the saw still but a larger blade diameter .
Now the drill was inpressive but the saw was no better than the sears model , both shared the same problem , a base that rocked on any flat surface and to make matters worse it flexed with the slightest amont of pressure .
' This may be fine if you are cutting thin paneling and don't need a square edge but for anything else it is useless and the dewalt had a switch that would catch and this made it difficult to use .
So finally I looked at the makita set and both the drill and the saw were very well made , both had all metal gear cases and both were built with precision .
I have been using them both for a few years now and they are the first tolls I will grab even though I do have power a few feet away .
The saw is light and balanced with a base that is stable and cuts a perfect 90 degree cut it will go through 2x4's with ease and it is quiet .
The depth lock lever is one of the best I've seen and the handle and switch safetly lock are right where you want them to be and simple to use .
Hands down the best cordless combo I have seen . I still looked at others after this purchase but none were in the class of these two tools .
I have used the drill for very small light work and drilling large holes , also as a power driver and in all applications it has worked well . It is large but very well balanced .
These tools I don't believe were designed to replace corded power tools but to add flexability to the job .
All rechargeable power tool batteries run down and need to be charged and I don't expect anyone is capable of giving an accurate run time . It depends on what you are cutting or drilling and the size of the bits or screws . Anyone knows this so for one to say the batteries run down too quickly tells me nothing at all . They ripped a 2x4 and it went dead , was it wet , did it have alot of knots , were you cutting using a guide of just forging on ahead blindly and binding the blade and what sort of condition was the blade in , nice and sharp or a bit on the dull side after hitting a few nails ?
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