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It loosens up repeatedly in the middle of easy drilling through 2x4s.But for the six years that it did work, it worked perfectly, and with the original set of batteries, too.Buy it and use it carefully. After six years of heavy use, this drill would have been still going strong if it wasn't for a few things.First, never, ever, tighten the chuck down with one hand, like you can with one-sleeve chucks. It beats every other competitor for the price and utility, hands down. You will not regret it. A co-worker of mine borrowed this drill and tried doing so, repeatedly, and the chuck made horrible grinding noises as the rear sleeve and the front sleeve worked against each other. The chuck doesn't grip well anymore.
Called Amazon and they said they will give me credit on my next purchase to cover the cost of shipping. Ordered a drill received a blower. Ballantyne Wm. Called Amazon was told to call Makita. Mikita said it was Amazon's fault, send blower back (my cost) MaMakita 6217DWDE 12-volt NiMH 3/8-inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kitkita will send me a drill (my cost).
Back up for a good drill for sure. Ordered another right after I bought the first one. Nice drill, works just great and is just the size I need. Price was very good and delivery just great.
So far I have been completely satisfied. I bought this drill to replace a very old Makita 9.6. I have used it for several months on a number of projects.
The light cover needs to be screwed on tightly to work properly. Just got it a couple of weeks ago. Even if it was made in Japan as some of their models are, I'd rather give them my money than companies that ignore their conscience and give their business to China. Best feature: the only cordless drill I could find actually made in the USA. So far no problems. I got the model with the light which runs on the same battery as the drill.
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