This drill is a great tool for the average homeowner . It's quite powerful and will do just about any job around the house . The one I bought for my son worked so good that I bought one for myself .
Its a drill:
I bought this mostly for the batteries as I already have multiple Makita drills/ batteries/ chargers. It works. Does what it is supposed to and fits my ham fists well. Better chuck than my old 6213D. Seems like something is wrong when it costs almost the same for two batteries or buying this drill kit.
Great size, with power close to the average / low end of the 14.4s:
I've had this drill for 2.5 years now. I am NOT a construction or tradesman - I'm a DIY homeowner who appreciates a quality tool. I was originally considering the bigger brother of this tool, the 6337DWDE - I chose the 12V variety b/c the torque numbers were very close to each other. The batteries on this drill have held up very well. I appreciate that the drill can sit in on the shelf of my workbench for weeks on end and still work when I pull the drill out of the case. One battery has never been... more info
Another great Makita drill:
We read the reviews when looking for a replacement battery for our Makita drill- getting two batteries AND a new drill was a much better deal. This drill is more powerful than our original. We are pleased with the suggestion made here!