Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit
Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this drill almost a year ago. I use it professionally (I'm a helicopter mechanic) and at home. This is a very powerfull and LIGHT drill. I replaced a dewalt 18v when I bought this one. There is no way I will go back to any other drill. I use it everyday, I even used it to put up a 12' X 21' metal building. Putting up the building did put a bit of a taxing on the drill, but that is a job that is meant for a screw gun not a cordless drill. It worked excellet though. The impact has worked very well for me as well, however I haven't put it through the rigorous beatings that I have put the drill through but I'm sure it would handle it's self in the same manor. My favorite part is how quick the batteries charge you never have to worry about running out of juice.Customer Review: Excellent performance and features for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this tool to replace a severely aged Dewalt 18v drill/driver. I build cabinets and needed a drill that weighed less than my old Dewalt boat anchor, so I purchased the lightest serious tool I could find, this Makita.
The drill:
- excellent ergonomics, very light weight, excellent balance, excellent run time per charge (especially given the 1.5 amp/hour battery rating), power to spare for normal usage.
- The LED light is excellent, and the fact that it stays on for a few seconds after the trigger is released is even better.
- I change bits a lot while working and have had no problems whatsoever with the chuck.
- My only very minor gripe is that the trigger isn't quite as smooth as my old Dewalt...it is not as easy to finesse small screws as I would like. I imagine this will improve over time, if not then wax, lithium lube or graphite will fix it.
Impact driver:
- I didn't purchase the kit specifically for this tool, but it was a handy addition. Same basic comments as above, except that the trigger seems less sticky.
- Just to see what would happen I clamped up 8 scraps of yellow pine 2x4 and drove a 4" #12 hardened steel screw (from McFeely's) into the stack. I used a 6" long square drive bit normally used for driving pocket screws. The screw broke when the head was approximately 5" BELOW THE SURFACE. Pretty cool.
Light:
- the unit is significantly brighter than my 6-cell Maglight with fresh batteries, and will run seemingly forever on a charge.
- As I've read in other review it is lightweight to the point of feeling cheap, but in the end it performs very well. Also includes an extra bulb.
Charger:
- intuitively easy to use, provides lots of information about the batteries and charging progress. One neat feature is a programable tone when the charge is complete. Charged a completely drained, hot battery in about 20 minutes.
The bag:
- Its a small thing, but the internal design of the bag makes it very easy to insert and remove the tools. In my opinion it performs much better than a hard case where you have to fidget with the tools to get them to fit. The bag is large enough to easily fit all the tools and charger with room left over for a container of driver bits or drill bits.
Overall the only thing that keeps the kit out of coveted 5-star territory is the slightly sticky trigger on the drill, an issue that would most likely not bother most users. As a previously loyal Dewalt customer, I wholeheartedly recommend this kit and all of its components.
Customer Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
I had liked this product before the purchase, but love it after receiving it! Nothing like a 15 minute recharge cycle. Lots of power!Customer Review: Excellent set of tools
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this combo for over a year now, and have used it to frame a shed/floor, install several windows, build a fence, and other miscellaneous applications. The impact driver is clearly the star of this set. It has absolutely insane torque and will drive just about anything you can imagine into any material. The batteries charge fast and hold up well for nonproduction level work. Using hex bits, I find myself using it as a drill as well. It is a real time saver and is a pleasure to use due to its light weight and power.
The included drill doesn't quite shine quite as brightly as the driver. Occasionally, the keyless chuck loosens unless you really tighten it up extra hard. It's not as heavy duty nor does it appear to be as well-built as my DeWalt DC984B, but it has no chuck wobble and is therefore more accurate. I've not put it to the heavy duty rough usage as the DeWalt, but I've not had any issues when I did use it.
As for the flashlight, I've not really used it much, so not much to comment on it.
The batteries are light and charge quickly at 15 minutes.
Overall, this is an excellent combo for just about anyone. Weekend DIY'ers will appreciate the quality and capabilities of the driver/drills, as will professionals (although the latter will likely opt for a set of the 3AH batteries). Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Excellent value!
Summary: 5 Stars
This Makita set is a great tool combination. It is perfect for around the house projects or the working professional. I use these tools almost daily for work. They are great for getting into tight place. They are light weight but still have plenty of power. And, I can't get over how fast the batteries charge. As for durability, I bought the drill by itself two years ago to use for work and it is still running strong - now it is my drill for around the house.