Drill test – 3/8-in. holes: 17 Drill test – 3/4-in. holes: 7 Driver test – 3-in. screws: 53 Driver test – 4-in. screws (inches driven): 2-9/16 in. Street price: $130 Batteries: 1.3 amp-hours
The Makita tools’ appeal lies in their compact design, second only to the Bosch. They slip easily into a tool belt, and the drill has a locking chuck. The tools also have a battery-level indicator.
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