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I've owned a Makita NiCad impact drill since they first came out 6 or 7 years ago. Also, the motor doesn't sound as heavy duty. Fortunately I still have my 12 volt NiCad, so I could finish the barn roof with it.Amazon.com is sending me a whole new kit, I'm supposed to remove the BTD141 Impact drill, and put the faulty one back in, and send the kit back. At first I was afraid it was too light and was careful with it, but after 3 or 4 years of use I was satisfied with it's durability. I've used it to rip a 7' 2x4, and feel there would have been battery power left to rip another one. I only bought the new kit because I wanted the Lithium batteries and a cordless sawzall. That drill was used in my construction company regularly (often to drive lag bolts into treated 2x12 ledgers to hold decks to the house). Then yesterday the drill "popped", got really hot, and quit working.
The old drill works yet (though it's got some bearing squeal), the batteries are shot. (I stored it outside in my van where the temps get to below zero in the winter, I was surprised the batteries held up as long as they did).The new kit came and I noticed the forward/reverse switch has been lightened up on the lithium models. I hope that's not the sort of kit I received the first time.The sawzall is nice, especially the blade insertion/removal lock. The tool feels heavy and stout.The hammer/drill/driver has a nice LED feature like the impact drills, but the forward/reverse switch on it seems too light also.The flashlight is typical, nothing exceptional, but not flimsy either.Don't pay over $383, and I've even seen them delivered for $320 after I bought mine.
I have had these tools since christmas. Nice LED's on the drills. So far so good. Really bright light on flashlight. Good quality Materials used in all products even the bag. Batteries charge as quick as advertised.
The charger is first rate too. The reciprocating saw isn't light and it isn't a sissy.
He found the bag a bit flashy, but I'm not a professional and I think the bag looks great. However, it is the tools that are important.
My son in law is an electrician with hundreds of pounds of tools, but he was impressed with my new Makita combo. I like it so much I've neglected the hammer drill, but expect it to be just as powerful when I need it.
It was worth getting LXT's smaller, more powerful batteries; they last longer on a job and weigh less, which is important to someone my age. The impact driver looks small but there is nothing small about its performance; it really drives.
It sliced through steel unistrut like butter. I haven't used the light yet, but I know how handy it will be when the light begins to fade before the work is done.
I tried the new milwaukee lithium impact driver, the bit kept bouncing out of the screws before I was even close to being done, the makita has the perfect blend of balance & bower. The lithum-ion batteries rock. recipricating saw. i have owned these tools for one month now, still have not had to charge the batteries.Lithum ion holds a charge so well that the factory carge is still in tact. I have used these tools for about 60 work minutes now, I can't wait to see how long these batteries last on a full charge.love the power. what more can be said. I think it's lame to count the flashlight as a tool, but I guess you get what you get.hey over all great product.
The impact driver is something I cant believe i ever went without, It makes easy work out of three and a half inch drywall screws. The drill itself is really solid and comfortable. This is the best drill set I have ever used. The only thing that bothered me with the set is that the drill did not come with a clip to hold a bit, just a clip to hold the drill itself on your belt. This is my third Makita set and it is by far the best. The saw is very easy to change blades, no tools and it only takes a twist of your fingers, very, very nice. This piece dont cost much but should have been included. Do your self a favor and get this set, you will probably kick your self later if you dont.
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