I have had 2 of these non hammer version for several years now and they are great for normal work. If I need more power then I have bigger drills but I don't want to drag that around an attic for some sheetmetal or drywall screws!
I have the none hammer version. I see many people bash on this drill but it’s a good compact drill with enough power. I have abused it and so far so good.
I wonder how this compares to the newer subcompact hammer drill (XPH15). It seems strange to have a hammer drill on such a lightweight and compact design to me but I typically use the hammer function on my drills
Being that there are so many options for 12v or 18v compact drill drivers and hammer drills, how do the makita subcompacts hold up to the competition in terms of value, performance, how eager you are to grab this?
I think the value is really going to be in the eyes of the beholder. Because it’s going to depend on what you want and the platform that you’re currently in. For me personally, I run a lot of Makita tools so it’s a very simple value proposition for me because it’s all in the same battery platform. Although I do on Milwaukee m12 tools I usually don’t find myself reaching for their drills or impacts, because I’m more prefer the Ergonomics Month of the Sub compact Line from Makita. But I also noticed a lot was the belt clips on the m12 line were very tiny where as the belt clips on the sub compact line from makita are significantly easier to use especially if you are up on a ladder or scaffolding.
Is there a significant difference in how the subcompact drills feel and perform between the hammer drill and drill driver? I also noticed the belt clip was a bit too small. I was on a ladder the other day and I struggled to put it on my belt. So I used a pair of pliers and bent them to be much wider so they can more easily fit.
I have owned 2 Dewalt 1/2' hammer drills. The weak link on these drills is the chuck which regularly jams and the chuck design is so complicated that a novice cannot replace it and it needs to go to the shop for a chuck replacement. Does the Makita suffer from these issues?
youtube deleted my comment. dang. i was just thinking there isnt any other tool with such a weak clutch for delicate jobs right? to the best option seems this thing, as gen 2 non hammer version. and as a bare tool, hopefully it is not too expensive.
makita can be used and abused and will last , i keep using these and they are awesome, now trying to upgrade to battery only tools , but too expensive now
I have had 2 of these non hammer version for several years now and they are great for normal work. If I need more power then I have bigger drills but I don't want to drag that around an attic for some sheetmetal or drywall screws!
I have the none hammer version. I see many people bash on this drill but it’s a good compact drill with enough power. I have abused it and so far so good.
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Wow, I like your channel. I wonder how the next generation subcompact drill and impact compare to the old ones.
this drill is my go to drill...I use it more than anything else. if I need some power, I grab the xph14
exactly! same here
I just pick up the current happen drill and driver set to add to my Makita rack.
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I wonder how this compares to the newer subcompact hammer drill (XPH15). It seems strange to have a hammer drill on such a lightweight and compact design to me but I typically use the hammer function on my drills
Being that there are so many options for 12v or 18v compact drill drivers and hammer drills, how do the makita subcompacts hold up to the competition in terms of value, performance, how eager you are to grab this?
I think the value is really going to be in the eyes of the beholder. Because it’s going to depend on what you want and the platform that you’re currently in. For me personally, I run a lot of Makita tools so it’s a very simple value proposition for me because it’s all in the same battery platform. Although I do on Milwaukee m12 tools I usually don’t find myself reaching for their drills or impacts, because I’m more prefer the Ergonomics Month of the Sub compact Line from Makita.
But I also noticed a lot was the belt clips on the m12 line were very tiny where as the belt clips on the sub compact line from makita are significantly easier to use especially if you are up on a ladder or scaffolding.
Is there a significant difference in how the subcompact drills feel and perform between the hammer drill and drill driver?
I also noticed the belt clip was a bit too small. I was on a ladder the other day and I struggled to put it on my belt. So I used a pair of pliers and bent them to be much wider so they can more easily fit.
I have owned 2 Dewalt 1/2' hammer drills. The weak link on these drills is the chuck which regularly jams and the chuck design is so complicated that a novice cannot replace it and it needs to go to the shop for a chuck replacement. Does the Makita suffer from these issues?
Is this very good
Great Vid! thx
Glad you liked it!
You should get the 12v Dewalt, very compact, very strong.
Dewalt has softer clutch, but less power and runtime. Both have great balance, weight and durability.
I have a non-hammer version. I wish my set came with the hammer version because it's more useful. I guess I should sell one to get the other.
youtube deleted my comment. dang. i was just thinking there isnt any other tool with such a weak clutch for delicate jobs right? to the best option seems this thing, as gen 2 non hammer version. and as a bare tool, hopefully it is not too expensive.
yeah i think so far the best weakest setting clutches have been the makitas.. including the 40v xgt digital clutch
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Very Jon
makita can be used and abused and will last , i keep using these and they are awesome, now trying to upgrade to battery only tools , but too expensive now
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