If you are tired of your old cordless drill lasting half a day on a full charge, then waiting up to 8 hours for it to recharge, this Makita Lithion Ion Driver-Drill might be just what the job called for. This powerful 18v drill can be recharged in just 15 minutes using Makita’s rapid lithium ion charger and the battery life is excellent, lasting for many hours through tough drilling and fastener driving tasks. And with two batteries in the kit along the ability of the lithium cells to be recharged at any time no matter what the battery level is (no memory effect), you will never be without cordless power again!
Boasting 450 in. lbs of torque in a tool weighing just 3.6lbs, this driver has all the power needed in a light weight package that will not easily fatigue the user over extended periods of daily use. The hammer option allows light duty masonry drilling to be accomplished, and with 16 positive lock clutch settings, precise control of screw driving depth can be achieved readily.
The drill is well balanced in the hand, exhibiting only a slight forward weighted bias, which is acceptable and expected, but overall, and in conjunction with the rubber overmold grip surfaces, this drill is very comfortable to hold and use. The ½” keyless chuck is easy to use and the jaws grip drill and driver bits very firmly. The variable speed trigger, along with 2 speed settings and forward/lock/reverse sliding switch offer a high level of control for just about all light and medium duty drilling and driving tasks.
Overall, the Makita Lithium Ion 18V Hammer Driver (BHP452HW) is a very nice drill-driver exhibiting the latest drill and battery technology, coupled with Makita’s almost legendary reputation for toughness and reliability. Highly recommended.
–Dean Bielanowski
