On 12/07/2015 13:49, David Lang wrote:
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.


Interesting post. My lad (just laid off because of oil price slump,
doing some casual labouring etc for a builder while looking for work) is
looking for a drill and I would not have thought of going for anything
less than 18V. He's visiting on Wednesday so I will mention this.

Just bought a couple of new 18 volt NiCads for my Makita, which looks as
though it is going to last forever, otherwise I would be tempted myself.