Factory-Reconditioned Makita R6233DWBLE 14.4-Volt 3/8" Driver-Drill Kit with Flashlight Home Improvement

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Average Rating: Rating: - Factory-Reconditioned Makita R6233DWBLE 14.4-Volt Although I have only been using this drill for a couple of weeks, I highly recommend it. My previous drill was a Bosch 9.6v which I used for about nine years and really liked for the most part. Although reconditioned, the Makita 6233 took a hard examination to tell that it had been used at all. One battery had a few light scratches on the btottom, but otherwise it all looked new. With an as-new warranty, it doesn't matter anyway. The Makita is far more powerful, feels better in my hand, and has lots of features that make it a joy to use. The trigger is easily accessed as is the reversing switch which also has an intermediate position which locks the trigger. I particularly like the electronic brake which stops the drill almost instantly. This works by feeding a bit of "reversed power" to the motor when the trigger is released. This will wear the brushes a bit faster, but Makita has designed the brushes to be easily removed from the drill for examination and replacement. After years of dealing with chuck keys on all my drills, the keyless chuck is a joy. Counter-rotate the rings on the chuck by hand and it tenaciously locks onto the bit. I drilled some 3/8" holes throuhg 2x4s and the bit never slipped. It is really nice to get away from the Nicad batteries. NiMH cells generally aren't damaged by sitting in a discharged state like nicads, so they should last longer. The flashlight is no toy, supplying a bright light that can make working a lot easier. It stands up on its own and the pivoting head makes it eeasy to aim. It even comes with a shoulder strap, and we have been taking it on night hikes. Unless you are a demanding professional who needs the most power available from the 18 and 24 volt drills out there, this drill should meet all your needs. At this price (for the reconditioned model) nothing comes close. Rating: - Factory-Reconditioned Makita R6233DWBLE 14.4-Volt 3/8" Drive The condition of the drill, batteries, charger, and flashlight are like new. There is only a small "R" (about 1/8" high) etched into the side of the drill that distinguishes it from new. This drill has a solid feel and excellent design. For example, the drill body is angled relative to the base - this moves the center of gravity to the back over the battery, which makes the drill rest more steadily and feel more balanced. Another reviewer mentioned the slow speed as being too slow. I think the slow speed works well, actually the same spec as the Dewalt slow speed - ideal for driving screws. The charger has four different LED indications for charging. The only criticism I have is that the drill is a little heavy for general household use. However, it is a 14.4 and for that category, it is comparable with competitors. If you need the power and the weight is not a big issue, this drill is a great choice. Rating: - Good as new If not for the "factory reconditioned" labeling, I could not distinguish this from a new item. It works just fine. Here are some observations to help you make your purchase decision: -- The same unit sells new at Menards in the Twin Cities area for [money], making the reconditioned unit a very good value, especially if you live somewhere that this can be shipped without sales tax. The free shipping that Amazon[.com] offered at the time I bought it was another advantage. -- I had assumed that the flashlight that comes with the drill was just a sales gimmick, but I find that it is really useful. It stands upright and the beam can be tilted, allowing me to have more than an hour of work light in dark corners and after sunset. -- I think that the 14.4v size is the best compromise between power and weight. My Black&Decker died part-way through the construction of my new deck, so I borrowed an 18v DeWalt from a neighbor and a 12v Makita from another neighbor while I was shopping for a new one. I found that the 18v was too heavy, but the 12v didn't have enough oomph and needed more frequent recharges. I got to finish the deck project with my reconditioned 14.4v and found to be JUST RIGHT. -- One thing I liked about the DeWalt I borrowed that my Makita does NOT have is the all-metal ratcheted chuck available on the DeWalt XRP series. This allows you to tighten and loosen the chuck with one hand. But for average home-owner usage, the Makita chuck is just fine.

Factory-Reconditioned Makita R6233DWBLE 14.4-Volt 3/8" Driver-Drill Kit with Flashlight Home Improvement

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