Makita DHP484SFE
VerifiedMPN: DHP484SFE3 reviews
Makita DHP Brushless Drill – This is the second drill failure in less than a year. The first one failed when drilling into masonery. I had to buy another one to finish the job I was on. The first one was sent away for repairs and was replaced several weeks latter with a new one. The new drill I bought as a replacement now won't operate in Hammer mode. It has hardly done any… Read more
work . My old multifunction Makita worked fine for years. Is it just me or is there a fault with these brushless drills.
Great little drill – This review is for the drill only (DHP484). I love this little drill. It's a mid-range offering that does everything asked of it. I use it mainly for DIY and hobby woodworking. I also have Ryobi and Milwaukee battery hammer drills and I find myself reaching for the Makita over the other two. It is more comfortable to use than both and is much… Read more
lighter than the Milwaukee. Makita seem to make things that fit the hand nicely.
It isn't as powerful as the Milwaukee M18 drill, but it is a fraction of the cost. It has done everything the Milwaukee could, if not a bit slower.
It beats the Ryobi brushless drill in every aspect and is well worth the extra $60 price tag.
I've bored in to brick, stone and concrete with this drill and it hasn't flinched. It doesn't have a handle so keeping it steady is up to you. It has also drilled hundreds of holes in hardwood and ply with no issue.
One thing I would change is the location of the led worklight. It is above the trigger but I would prefer it angling up from the base. It hasn't been a real issue though. The led also stays lit for several seconds after pumping the trigger. This allows you to see what you are doing and line up the bit before committing to the hole.
It would also be nice to have a metal chuck, but the supplied chuck hasn't presented any issues yet.
Fantastic little drill that punches above its weight.
Another good product – Purchased April 2021. Used the drill many times over the past few months. Only used the hammer drill function once. I prefer my corded drill for this function. Battery hold charge for a reasonable time. With this drill kit there are 2 batteries
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