XFD10R 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit

Great product

There are honestly a lot of good drills out there, but what makes this one stand out is that it has a mechanical clutch. Most drills have electronic clutches that make the tool way too strong, so even on low torque settings you still end up stripping screws and potentially even breaking the thing youre screwing into. The mechanical clutch in this one means that for work involving fasteners, you have the delicate touch you need to not destroy anything. And yet in spite of that, its still among the most powerful drills (not THE most powerful 18v, but its up there) for when do need that. I have been abusing this thing constantly for two years now and it still operates just like that day i bought it. I have left it out in the sweltering florida sun multiple times, and even in the rain one time. While I dont advice you ever do that, my unit seems completely unphased by it. I would buy this drill 10x over

The Makita 18 V LXT drill is probably the most reliable Handy tool I use. The only other that comes close is its impact version. Usually, I buy them as a pair. But this time I only needed this version in order to attach a small paint mixer to it. Add a remote location.I probably have 15 different drills between my truck and shop. This one is definitely my go to Buddy. It has never failed, except for when I dropped them from very high locations. Then they usually succumb to gravity. I like the way it fits my hand. Does not pinch my finger when pulling the trigger. It’s balanced perfectly. Has just the right amount of power. I am careful not to overheat it. For instance I wouldn’t put a large mixer on it. At least not for very long. It treats me well, I treat it well. And we get a lot done.

I bought this drill to replace an earlier one that had the chuck seize after 12 years. It was badly corroded and I could have prevented the failure. I ran a small construction company for 9 years and learned that Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee, and Porter Cable make the best tools. Makita is the most reasonably priced among these, for a tool you intend to buy only once. This drill was designed smaller on purpose, with super torque. Smaller drills get in more spaces, especially in cabinetry. With 2 batts, and one always charging, you can build a deck or a fence quickly and sink 4.5 inch screws all day long. DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi can't do that - they don't have the torque this drill has. The charging station sings a Bach tune letting you know you have a fresh batt fully charged. It was designed for professionals that need to keep working without interruption. It's balanced and ergonomic for the professional, and easy to carry up a tall ladder. I don't have any tattoos. I'm thinking about getting a tattoo of this drill... but not really. My fav pro tools are Milwaukee, but their prices are nowhere near as friendly. On a side note, use Milwaukee drill bits on your Makita to save you time and frustration ;-)

I own a lot of cordless equipment: I consider Makita bullet-proof for the most part, a step better than most. a bit pricier than other brands but normally worth the extra. The weight, balance, variable speed and torque are stellar. I purchased this exact drill several years ago as a kit with the impact screw gun, charger and two batteries. After hundreds of hours of use the keyless chuck bound up & made the drill useless. I considered going with a competitive brand but decided to stay with Makita. I wish it included a battery for the price.