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
Editorial Review:
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.
At just over three pounds, the Makita 9.6-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit out-performs most competitor's 12-volt models with 212 in./lbs. of pure torque power. The two-speed gear selection provides both 0 to 350 RPM and 0 to 1,200 RPM. This tool also features 16 torque settings with a drill mode, an electric stop, and a convenient forward/reverse switch. This Makita drill/driver comes with a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box 3/8-inch cordless drill/driver, two 9.6-volt Ni-Cad batteries, universal charger, keyless chuck and case.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Cabinet shop workhorse:
I now have 3 of these drills for my cabinet shop business, the oldest I purchased over 10 years ago. One has a square driver, one a philips driver and one a countersinker and those bits just stay in the drills. They are light, compact and plenty strong enough almost all drilling/driver jobs and last forever. The batteries last about 5 years of hard use, and because you can get the whole kit for under a hundred bucks, I often just by another drill when the batteries get tired. The lightness and compact... more info
Good buy, great quality.:
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.
The Right One:
This drill is exactly what I've been looking for. The higher-priced Craftsman models and those like it were a terrible disappointment. Batteries didn't last and replacements were expensive.
But Makita is a brand I trust. Years ago I had a Makita rechargeable, and I USED IT TO DEATH. This one is just as good. Tough, durable, and priced right.
I should have known....:
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... more info
