Review of Makita 6260DWPE 9.6-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
 
Manufacturer: Makita
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Product Description
9.6V Cordless 3/8" Driver/Drill Kit, 1.3 AH, Compact Tool Body & T-Handle Design Provide Optimum Balance & Comfort, 2 Speed Gear Selection, 0-350 RPM Or 0-1200 RPM, Total Control Trigger, Keyless Chuck For Fast & Easy Bit Changes, 16 Torque Settings, 200 IN LBS Of Torque, Electric Brake Stops Chuck Quickly, Conveniently Located Forward/Reverse Switch, Weighs Only 3.1 LB, Includes 2 Batteries, Charger, Plastic Tool Case.

Product Details
  • Makita 9.6-volt 3/8-inch cordless drill/driver kit out-performs most 12-volt models
  • Delivers 212 in-pounds of pure torque power
  • 2-speed gear selection provides both 0-350 RPM and 0-1,200 RPM
  • Includes 2 9.6-volt Ni-Cd batteries, universal charger, keyless chuck and case
  • 1-year limited warranty

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Customer Reviews
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Review Date: May 19, 2007
Reviewer: T. Clark,
I use this drill for those small jobs & hard to reach places and it is great.I have had mine for over 8 years now & have never had any problems the battery's are finely not holding a charge i cant believe they have lasted this long. great tool!
Great small drill
 
Review Date: April 8, 2006
Reviewer: os1kne,
I have 2 of the 9.6v Makita drills. I've had the first one for 10 years and it has been used every weekend and is still going strong today. I've had the second one for about three years (I found a display model w/battery for sale for a price that I couldn't resist). My father had an old-style 9.6v for about 20 years before it finally died after a long productive life. (He went out and bought another one the same day.)

For general home-repair use, these drills are great. They have a good bit of power for their size and the batteries are better than most of the competitors. I have yet to have a battery go bad, my dad bought 2 new batteries for his (during 20 years, this is pretty darn good!) Many of my friends that have other brands haven't had batteries last as long as mine. I have used other brands and I can confirm the claim that the 9.6v Makita is as powerful or more powerful than many of the 12v drills out there.

If you are doing a lot of remodeling or construction, you will probably want a larger 14.4v or 18v, but the 9.6v will work just fine for most people. Today, the more powerful drills don't cost too much more than the 9.6v - so if you think you may need more power you may want to jump up to a 14.4v. (When I bought mine 10 yrs ago, there was a huge price difference.) Good luck!
Good deal for a quality tool
 
Review Date: January 1, 2007
Reviewer: Luca M. Comolli, Milan, italy
when you have to do a work it is better to have good tools.
Makita is the top brand for electric tools.
This model is compact and light and have no defects from my point of view.
The two NiCd batteries allow full time operation even if single battery life is not too long compared to modern metal Hydrate type.
Reverse command is in good position and 2 speed is very usefull.

For that price it is a really good deal
Excellent Drill
 
Review Date: January 11, 2007
Reviewer: JimSheila, USA
This is my second Makita cordless drill. However, the first one I purchased is still operating. I purchased this one as a backup. Great product, and I recommend it to anyone interested in a cordless drill.
I should have known....
 
Review Date: February 27, 2008
Reviewer: Ricardo, New York City
After having my Makita 9.6v drill-driver (the older long-handled model) stolen a few years ago, I purchased a 13.2v Craftsman drill. What a big mistake.

As I no longer owned my own home, I figured that the Craftsman would be good enough. WRONG!!! No matter what I tried, the batteries for that thing would not keep a charge. How frustrating is it to pick up a tool that you charged 2 days before only to find it dead. This happened time after time. I finally got disgusted enough to simply throw it into the trash where it belonged.

Remembering how much I loved and trusted my old Makita, I decided to again buy that brand. All I can say is that Makita still makes the best rechargeable tools. Be it for professional or lighter-duty home use, it's hard to go wrong with Makita.

I'm not sure what standards are used to rate battery voltages. It seems odd that the two lower voltage Makita's I've owned outperformed the higher voltage Craftsman. I'm not talking about holding a charge. I'm talking about torque and power. The Craftsman, with it higher voltage, just didn't have the "juice" of the Makita.
Good buy, great quality.
 
Review Date: July 26, 2008
Reviewer: J. Lidnenmuth,
This drill is a great buy for light to medium duty use. Has high RPM and high torque for a 9.6v drill. It actually out performs my old 14.4v drill. Battery life is much better than expected also.

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