I'm aware that Makita drills are well-respected. My dad is very good
at using tools and likes them.
Recently I bought a Makita 18 volt MXT that just stopped turning
after drilling a few continuous holes in a 2 x 4. Apparently
something in the drive train disconnected, something other than the
chuck/bit or the clutch.
So I'm still looking for a drill. I'm wondering whether that was
bad luck, should I avoid the MXT line, or just avoid the 18 V MXT.
Thank you.
John Doe wrote:
> I'm aware that Makita drills are well-respected. My dad is very good
> at using tools and likes them.
>
> Recently I bought a Makita 18 volt MXT that just stopped turning
> after drilling a few continuous holes in a 2 x 4. Apparently
> something in the drive train disconnected, something other than the
> chuck/bit or the clutch.
>
> So I'm still looking for a drill. I'm wondering whether that was
> bad luck, should I avoid the MXT line, or just avoid the 18 V MXT.
>
> Thank you.
Just purchased an 18 volt Rigid. It has a good reputation as a solid
tool and right now they're offering a lifetime warranty that "includes"
the batteries.
dennis
in nca
>
> Just purchased an 18 volt Rigid. It has a good reputation as a solid
> tool and right now they're offering a lifetime warranty that "includes"
> the batteries.
>
> dennis
Yes, but in the near future you learn an unpleasant lesson about Home
Depot branded tools. They change the part number, color or appearance
and when you ask for a replacement they tell you they don't make that
model anymore and you are SOL. Been there with wrenches and
screwdrivers. Leigh at MarMachine
On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:41:20 GMT, John Doe <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>I'm aware that Makita drills are well-respected. My dad is very good
>at using tools and likes them.
>
>Recently I bought a Makita 18 volt MXT that just stopped turning
>after drilling a few continuous holes in a 2 x 4. Apparently
>something in the drive train disconnected, something other than the
>chuck/bit or the clutch.
>
>So I'm still looking for a drill. I'm wondering whether that was
>bad luck, should I avoid the MXT line, or just avoid the 18 V MXT.
>
>Thank you.
>
>
>
You didnt return it on warranty and get another one?
Gunner
"If I'm going to reach out to the the Democrats then I need a third
hand.There's no way I'm letting go of my wallet or my gun while they're
around."
"Democrat. In the dictionary it's right after demobilize and right
before demode` (out of fashion).
-Buddy Jordan 2001
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>
> I'm aware that Makita drills are well-respected. My dad is very good
> at using tools and likes them.
>
> Recently I bought a Makita 18 volt MXT that just stopped turning
> after drilling a few continuous holes in a 2 x 4. Apparently
> something in the drive train disconnected, something other than the
> chuck/bit or the clutch.
>
> So I'm still looking for a drill. I'm wondering whether that was
> bad luck, should I avoid the MXT line, or just avoid the 18 V MXT.
>
> Thank you.
>
Mine has served me well for some time now.
-Steve W