FD10R1 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4" Hex Driver-Drill Kit (2.0Ah)

It is over a year since I bought this drill. I use all 18v makita but decided to get this for smaller projects. I can say anything short of installing a deck and this drill is up for it. The compact design is awesome. The battery last all day and the price is pretty good considered what you get. Nothing short of what you would expect from makita just in a smaller package.

Although the majority of my power tools, all my power tools are cordless, are in the 18v class; I have some 12v Makita CXT tools to compliment my 18v lineup. Before continuing, let me state I have purchased this drill/driver myself, I have not been offered a fee for this review and so on. In short- the opinions within, in addition to not being scientific, are my own and only my own. My experience is the 12v lineup compliments my 18v lineup very well. Just this summer I assembled two large swing sets for close friends and repaired a third that had been handed down after 10 years of use. In assembling and repairing - I often found grabbing the 12v drill driver was preferred. The combination of having the necessary power and battery life for installing fasteners in a smaller profile and lower weight meant I wasn’t as fatigued after driving 500-750 screws into some of these play sets. Sure if I was a tradesman and perhaps used to driving hundred of screws each day- perhaps the weight of an 18v driver wouldn’t be something I was so unaccustomed to- but I am not and on 90+ degree days and in the sun for 12-14 hours; every advantage was welcomed. What was also welcomed was those benefits, less tangibly, meant better results. Not only is using an 18v hammer drill driver to install 100- 1” outdoor screws for cedar plank flooring overkill, the weight leads to fatigue and fatigue, by extension, worse results. It was also convenient and faster having multiple drill/drivers, impacts and wrenches on each job. I didn’t have to change bits each time I ran into different size fasteners and drill bits. The CXT Driver was used mostly for 1” to 1-1/2” Phillips and Robertson screws and 1/8” to 1/4” drill bits (for pilot holes). 12v was also preferred for the smaller 3/8” hex fasteners and even the 1/2” bolts. The 18v subcompact and regular drill/drivers and impacts were used for larger 1/2 holes and several 7/8” bolts to secure the main beams. And as my preferred platform for hanging pictures or assembling flat pack furniture; the 12v CXT stores compactly in my hall closet, ready for action. In conclusion this is a well built tool with equally impressive performance that you’d expect from Makita. I found excellent features, smooth operations and performed well up to the parameters is is designed for. I have no hesitation saying that for many tasks on a job site- this driver would perform admirably.

Little tool with big power, haven been using it for multiple uses, as well as mechanic work on my car

Makita doesn't sell the brushless version of this driver in the states but that doesn't mean it's not good. It's a great driver and it has good speed control from the trigger. I use it to work on R/C cars and HVAC. The clutch prevents from stripping out screws in plastic or sheet metal. It's light weight, compact and my wife is much more comfortable using this compared to my xdt16.

Ended up get one through Home Depot but this is a great driver. Like the durability and light weight especially doing HVAC service work like I do where your up and down a lot. Also I like the 1/4 drill drivers over a impact drivers for not stripping out fastener, even can use the clutch option if needed. My first one got beat to death and before actually died lol

Excelente. Es una herramienta pequeña con un buen torque para realizar trabajos de bricolage

It’s nice set. Good for around the house jobs. It’s a handy mans must for his house. Arrived early to so that was great.

My tools make me money, and this lil bad boy has already paid for himself ten fold. Very lightweight, and perfect for what I needed it for. Highly recommended