I have used this kit heavily to finish a basement. I did some shopping around originally to upgrade my old 9.6 volt battery. I had narrowed down the Dewalt DC720KA, Milwaukee compact 18V or BDF142 when I came across this kit. I have never used an impact driver before this, but I discovered all the pros now do their screwing with them. I'm glad I decided to give it a try!
Impact Driver: I will never drive screws with a drill again! Considerably less pressure is required to keep some contact with Phillips screw head. I ran 3 "wood screws all week and not only deprived of the head. It can install a fastener in tight spaces where a drill or a hammer / nail just can not go. Superior torque will bury the screw (head and all), so deep woods that you want to go. I want this more than any other tool in the kit. It is a bit expensive!
Lives: Good combination of power and speed. Enough to drive a 1 1 / 4 "self feed bit by 3 1 / 2" of pressure-treated wood to the high torgue setting. 5 / 8 "Self Feed Bit eat by studs in a flash of the high speed. It's easy as a cordless tool should be, and has the best power / weight ratio of any wireless long. It comes with a quality chuck and lots of torque . I think the drill is slightly better than the compact 18-volt Milwaukee and just a shade behind Dewalt DC720KA both fine products.
Light: four practical head angle adjustments from 0 degrees to about 110 degrees and a ribbon for hanging. Not a primary reason to buy this kit, but it has come in really handy for me.
Kit positive: Nice compact case, there is room for tools. The batteries can be recharged in 15 minutes. These tools have serious power. The combo of the drill and impact driver is unmatched in this price range. You would spend twice as much to get the equivalent from another manufacturer. All three tools are a pleasure to use. LED light on the drill and impact driver is useful when working in dark corners.
Kit negative: Playtime may not be enough for heavy users. Not a problem for me, makes fast charging for it. I can use the power to run all day on two full battery charges. Most of the blacks on these tools is rubber, except for those raised Makita logo, which is color. I have attached themselves to the impact driver in some tight spots that have caused some of this paint scraping. You can buy belt clips for these tools of e-bay, there is only a minor inconvenience.
Total: Given what you get for the price, this is a five-star kits.
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