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I thought the light would be lame but it was actually pretty useful. I purchased this set so that I would look cool next to my construction minded friends. This set was easy to use and comes in a nice bag to hold it all. I can't wait till I get to use it again. The batteries held a charge long enough for me to complete my projects.
a friend called me up to tell me this was on sale at amazon i purchased it normally being loyal to ryobi but looking for more power this set turned me into a makita fan for life ive worked on yachts this set still holds up i worked at a welding shop building rails still holds up i use it at my house and remodeling the bathroom guess what my set is still going strong i would buy this again and again
This is great bunch of tools at a great price. They have held up and except for battery replacement, have been outstanding performers. I have been using Makita Cordless 19 volt tools for over 3 years now, and I am more pleased with them every time I add them to my tool shed. I am a general contractor and they get used every day, all day long.
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 hope that's not the sort of kit I received the first time.The sawzall is nice, especially the blade insertion/removal lock. I've owned a Makita NiCad impact drill since they first came out 6 or 7 years ago. 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 only bought the new kit because I wanted the Lithium batteries and a cordless sawzall. 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. I've used it to rip a 7' 2x4, and feel there would have been battery power left to rip another one.
That drill was used in my construction company regularly (often to drive lag bolts into treated 2x12 ledgers to hold decks to the house). (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. 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. Also, the motor doesn't sound as heavy duty.
Good quality Materials used in all products even the bag. So far so good. I have had these tools since christmas. Really bright light on flashlight. Batteries charge as quick as advertised. Nice LED's on the drills.
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