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Makita's Compact 18V Li-Ion Hammer Driver-Drill helps you get the job done quickly thanks to quick-charge batteries that won't leave you waiting. Volts: 18, Rated RPM: 0 - 400 , 0 - 1,500, Torque (in./lbs.): 450
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Technical Details
- Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 450 in./lbs. of max torque, with a variable 2-speed all-metal transmission- Compact, ergonomic design; only 8-3/4 inches long and weighs just 3.6 pounds
- Built-in LED light illuminates the work area
- Makita LXT lithium-ion battery and 15-minute rapid charger produces 430 percent total lifetime work
- 3-year warranty on tool; 1-year warranty on battery and charger
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By B.O.B. (Maryland)
I tried the Dewalt that's similar to this and it was too heavy for me. The batteries on this Makita also charge faster and are much lighter in weight. It's a sturdy little drill that I use for everything around the house. So far I'm delighted with it.
By Bryan Sanders (Chicago)
The Makita BHP452 is a not a good choice for light duty work where a lighter drill will work as well and it is not a good choice for heavy duty applications where its 2-speed gearbox and lack of torque greatly restrict its overall performance. If I was comparing it to an old NiCad drill its performance would seem almost magical but compared to other high end 18 volt lithium-ion cordless drills it performance puts it in the middle of the pack.
Makita makes one model with 3-speed gearbox but I have not been able to find one for sale. I spoke with a Makita rep and was told that they had too many problems with people using the high speed setting for large hole saws and burning up the drills. Seems like the Makita folks should put in some instructions on the best way to use the drill and help everyone out. Most people try to use a cordless drill the same way and with the same hole saws that they have been using on their cord drills and then wonder why they have problems. For now I have been very satisfied with the performance of our DeWalt cordless drills with their 3-speed gear boxes. It is a trial and error process to find the best power range and speed for different hole cutters and materials but it is well worth the effort.
DEWALT DCD970KL 18-Volt 1/2-Inch XRP Lithium-Ion Hammerdrill
The chuck is not bad but does loosen up with vibration which is not unusual but a pain when it happens midway through hole cutting. If the drill falls out and you are up on a ladder it is even more disconcerting. The clutch adjustment works as well as any drill and the case is a standard Makita so the charger has its own secure spot but the full size batteries do not fit in the spaces unless the white plastic protective covers are removed. Have other Makita drills and the batteries do fit in the case so it seems to be something peculiar to the BHP452 kit.
The charger has a loud fan that is supposed to prolong battery life. Which is one of the odd aspects of the whole lithium-ion quick charge marketing hype. In general with NiCad and NiMh batteries their life is greatly decreased in terms of the number of charge cycles possible and the emphasis on how fast a lithium-ion battery can be recharged seems likely to result in more problems with what are very expensive batteries.
Charge time is in theory about 30 minutes for the full size lithium-ion batteries but in the charger manual it states that after charging the battery one should leave the battery in the charger for another 30-60 minutes to cool down. Better than the NiMh batteries where the recommendation is to let the battery continue to trickle charge for an additional 24 hours.
The full size batteries provide a lot of drilling and even the half size ones are better than others I have used. The full size batteries are needed to get the full power rating out of the drill. With 1/2 size batteries the drill power on any drill is greatly reduced and drilling deck screws or using a hole saw can drain the battery in a few minutes.
When I want to know the relative power a drill can deliver the quickest and easiest way I have found is to take a 5-6 inch hole cutter and bore a hole in MDF and see how long it takes to cut and how long it takes to recharge the drill afterward. With the half size battery and a 450 inch pound rated drill I can barely cut one hole and it takes several minutes. Toward the end of the hole cutting the drill will start to chatter as the overload protection kicks in and cuts power repeatedly to the drill motor. Using a 600+ in. lb. drill I can cut the same hole in 20 seconds and cut a dozen holes with the full size battery. The medium duty drill is not going to last out the year if used on heavy duty drilling or driving jobs. Better to save time on the job and money in the long run by getting the highest powered 18v drill you can find.
The lack of a second handle also limits the use of the drill to light to medium duty use. Without the second handle I find myself using my hand on the back of the drill to steady it and in doing so I block the air ports that enable the fan to cool the motor. This is a problem with all drills lacking a side handle in situations where two hands are needed and it is unfortunate that side handles are not something you can add to a drill kit later. All the low to medium grade drills are designed in a way that there is no way to attach a side handle should you want to do so later.
All 18 volt drills should have 3 speed gear boxes and a way to attach a side handle. Otherwise you might as well get a 12 volt drill and use a much cheaper 3/8" corded drill for the heavy lifting. I was on a job where a membrane roof was being laid down along with all the joint seals and edge trim and the workers were using several 3/8" corded drills and working around the extension cords. It seemed odd at the time but now I realize they were making the best drill choice for their needs based on the available technology at the time. After all a DeWalt 7 amp 3/8" cordless drill sells for $59 and it will outperform almost all the cordless drills on the market and the cordless sells for 3-4 times as much and requires more care in its use. For the DIY homeowner wanting to save money and get a light duty 18v cordless drill will extend its life by using a 3/8" corded drill for the tough jobs and save the cordless for the light duty drilling and driving jobs around the house.
The choice of drills is the one factor that most affects drill performance. Bi-metal hole saws are unbelievably cheap to manufacturer and OK for light duty hole cutting in mild steel but for other materials and especially for wood and composites like particle board it is a drill killer. Using one of the modern big gullet hole cutters like the Milwaukee Big Hawg or the Blue Boar TCT hole cutters will make it possible to easily drill holes that are three times as large and to cut 3" holes in OSB or Hardie siding in seconds without putting a dent in the battery's charge. Same applies to the new Bosch paddle bits for wood.
BLUE BOAR TSF12 12 Piece High Performance Tungsten Carbide Hole Saw kit - 2-1/4" Cut Depth. Cut 10x as fast and using 1/40th the battery power. Cordless Drills cut holes 3x as large versus bi-metal hole saws. Deep side gullets for fast plug removal
For cutting through fiberglass or drywall or plaster or stucco or building brick the Blue Boar TCT Stucco hole cutters are fantastic. With stucco or brick siding they cut through the masonry and keep on going through the metal mesh and the plywood underneath all with the same bit. I save about 45 minutes per hole compared to line drilling the stucco, cutting the wire, and then using a hole saw on the plywood or OSB.
BLUE BOAR 4" (102mm) Stucco-Brick & Wood Tungsten Carbide Tipped TCT Hole Saw with 4" shank (M16 Thread), 10mm carbide pilot bit, ejection spring
By C. Scanlon
The drill broke after the first couple of uses. What a piece of junk!! Luckily I was still in Amazon's return policy or I would have had to pay to ship it to a Makita repair facility. Makita has crappy customer service on top of it.
By V. Koscielniak (BRIGHTON, MI, US)
My husband ordered this one! He knows because his has been a carpenter for the past 45 years. Retired from the woodshop at Chrysler three years ago.
Still loving to do woodworking, he is busy restoring our ''57 Thunderbird so won't be using wood for awhile. He did remodel oor kitchen two years ago and wishes he had had it for that job! It is a brand to trust, he would know!
He recommends it highly!
Brighton, MI.
By T. Beal (SLO County, CA USA)
Had lower voltage drill and wanted regular drill along with hammer drill capabilities.
I don't use a lot but when I do it seems that it fullfills the job.
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