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Default Power tool review

A month ago I treated myself to a Makita 10.8V Lithium-Ion Cordless Kit
with Combi Drill and Impact Driver - White (2 Pieces).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...p age_o06_s00

Exceptionally pleased with it. The drill driver is a joy to use, all the
usual features; forward/reverse, hammer/drill/screw, 18 torque settings,
2 speed & variable trigger etc but the chuck (10mm)is a big improvement
on previous Makitas in that it stays locked & doesn't slip all the time.
Very useful LED light as well.

Fairly powerful 24n/m and does all I want it to, and the hammer action
is very good.

Impact driver is surprising. Punches well above its weight @ 90n/m. JOOI
tried a 6mm x 100mm screw & it drove it in with ease. Not sure how
batteries would last doing that, but impressive.

Two 1.3 amp Lithium batteries, charger, decent case which is big enough
to hold extra stuff.

I've hardly used my 18v since I bought this.