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5.0 out of 5 stars BHPA454 - A Tough Hammer Drill, Sep 12 2012
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Alexandre Nassif "A. Nassif" (Edmonton, AB, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita BHP454 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill kit (Tools & Hardware)
I have owned this drill for 4 months and I can say it is very tough and has by far exceeded my expectations. Its hammer function is tougher than that of my corded hitachi hammer drill. Last weekend I drilled 4 1/2 inch holes in concrete and while going through 3 mansory bits, this drill made the holes as easy as if I were drilling wood (I had 3 bits break but the drill just goes and goes). I was impressed - this cordless makita left my corded hitachi in the dust - literally!

Pros:
- Extremely powerful. Be careful with your wrists!
- Hammer function is impressive - best drill I have ever used, including corded hammer drills.
- Selector between hammer function, regular drilling and driving. Excellent torque adjustment for each of those functions.
- Excellent ergonomics

Cons:
- The chuck is a little wobbly (this is a common problem to all cordless drills though, and I am used to that).
- The drill is a little too heavy for overhead driving use, especially because of the "fat" 3Ah battery. I recommend you buy this in a combo with the impact driver, which is much lighter and more suitable for overhead use.
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