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Even with the new V18 you have to be careful because the new M series tools and batteries DON'T fit the V series. I own the Milwaukee 18 v set, with every 18v tool they make. BUT while the tools are great Milwaukee batteries (MiCads) suck. WHY you ask would Milwaukee do this. I don't know but They sure don't seem to care about their existing customers, FOR THAT REASON I WOULD BUY THIS SET OVER MILWAUKEE.
I AM A MECHANIC AND I USE ALL THIS TOOLS EVERY DAY, EVEN THE RADIO. IS THE BEST POWER TOOL I HAD THROUGH ALL MY YEARS OF CAR REPAIRS. MY 1RST SET WAS THE 9.6 VOL THEN 14 VOLT AND NOW THIS 18 VOLT. BUY IT YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
i thought makita tools were contractor grade, after purchasing this set, and using them for a couple months, i started to have problems with the drill gears. also the run time was unacceptable. for a homeowner who will use these tools sparingly they are great. but if you're a contractor who makes his living with their tools, stay away from the white makita tools.
the tools are decent, the batteries charge quickly which is essential because each cycle life is pathetic.The radio i was excited about.until i used it. Crummy reception and the cheesey ac adapter had a cracked insulation wire which rendered it useless after 2 months of use. Now the radio doesnt work even with a battery.
It is easy to tip over and drop from where it is set down. The battery capacity seem poor compared to my previous Panasonic 15 volt drill. I plan to spend the extra money to buy the larger capacity, heavier lithium battery to address both my complaints. The fast recharge is the only saving grace, but that means I don't really have a spare battery to play the radio. There is good and bad on the light weight drills and that is because the battery is so light, it isn't a very stable base to keep the drill upright when the drill is set down. With the larger battery, this will still be a light drill.One last thing, because the drill is so compact, there isn't really very much space for gripping the drill when using two hands to apply pressure to push the drill/driver onto it's bit. The second hand often hits the drill chuck while the primary hand uses the grip.
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