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I still have it and it still works well. I am hoping that Makita doesn't let the Chinese downgrade their products.
The feel and operation of the tools is excellent. I recently upgraded to the 18 volt li-ion from the 14.2 volt units and am very pleased.
I have been buying and using Makita battery tools for over 20 years. I have tried other brands but always sell or give them away and come back to Makita.
Will buy more Makita as needed or wanted. I started with the 7.2volt drill.
I am a contractor and use my tools every day.
Thanks Makita for a great product The batteries are as stated. They hold a charge and work great.
I was tired of lugging around Dewalt 18, 24, and 28 packs everywhere.So, I finally decided to step-it-up to get some other nice Makita products because they are priced very well since they do not include batteries. At least DeWalt tells you up front by showing you clearly that there are 18, 24, and 28 volt equipment. I got the Makita combo pack for xmas and guess what, it came with 2 18v batteries.
I thought I already spent money on the Makita 18v solution. If you want that handy-dandy saw, you can clearly see it takes a certain battery. Welcome to a whole new set of batteries, gee whiz, Thanks Makita.Folks, Makita is doing its customers a bad service with this 1.5ah or 3.0ah nonsense.
Makita has a major battery marketing problem. What, a 3.0ah pack. You know you are investing in a specific battery voltage out of the gate, instead of some after sale Amp-Hour surprise.This amp-hour nonsense just creates a lot of product returns and headaches.
This stuff is not cheap folks.I was excited because I thought, now I could invest in a single battery technology because all the Makita L-ion batteries say 18v this and 18v that. I already have the batteries from my super expensive Makita 18v combo kit, right.Well, guess what, most of these nice Makita add-ons almost always require the other 3.0ah battery.
I would order again from this person. Recieved item in a timely manner and in good condition.
Even with the long life and short charge time I needed back up ready to go instantly and these give me that along with a battery on every tool ready to go, no fumbling around. They are a bit pricey, but what the hey, you got to have them. I highly recommend them. The three amp hour battery should be the battery that comes with the Makita tools they fit. If you are a serious user of these tools or make your living with these tools, these batteries are a must.
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