Makita 6408K 4.9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill
December 2, 2013 - Comment
Powerful 4.9 AMP motor Product Features Powerful 4.9 AMP motor Keyless chuck for fast and easy bit installation and removal Large trigger switch for easy operation Variable speed (0 – 2,500 RPM) for drilling in a wide variety of materials Low decibel rating (79dB) for quieter operation 6407 6408 All-ball bearing construction for durability and
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Self destructing Drill The motor is more powerfull than the gears. The first time a bit got hung up, the motor stripped out the gears. I expected a lot more from Makita, and have to say this was the last Makita purchase for me.
Disappointed The gears on mine stripped when a spade bit jammed…sounded like nylon teeth skipping. This is not a rugged tool. The “keyless” chuck should also be called a “gripless” chuck.
Good, comfortable drill I bought this drill about 6 years ago while in the middle of a flooring project. The cheap Craftsman 19.6V cordless I had was not driving the screws into the subfloor. At the time I could not afford a large Makita cordless (which I now have) and I figured getting a corded drill would allow me to not have to worry about running out of power. This little guy did the trick. It was comfortable and unlike other users I did not have any issue with stripping gears.For the most part I…