Makita DF330DW 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-Inch Driver-Drill Kit

Reviews of Makita DF330DW 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-Inch Driver-Drill Kit

1.) a great little drill
Reviewed by: woodmagician wi, usa
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As a furniture builder I really don't have the need for the big and powerful drills except for a few occasions. This little drill is just the thing for the medium to light duty drilling that I need to do.
there are just a few things that I want to mention that may help others. First the size is just right. It is light weight and short. Easy to get into small places. The lithium batteries hold a charge for a long time and give the drill plenty of power. I have not had the problem with the time it takes to recharge the batteries. Once charged, they last long time. Second the direction switch is out of the way yet close enough that you don't have to search for it. I had a milwaukee 12v screwdriver and the swithc was always in the way. Either it was mid setting which locked the trigger or it was set at the wrong direction. It was very frustrating. Third the grip gives you good control and does not get tiresome with extended use. And last, the LED light is a great help when working inside a cabinet where there is little light to see.
I have the screwdriver also and like that just as well. Don't let the 10.8 vs 12 volt label fool you. With either of these tools you get you will get just as much run time as the 12volts.

2.) Compact, lightweight
Reviewed by: mechBgon
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For a 2-pound flyweight drill, it's got very satisfactory power. The batteries drive plenty of screws per charge, and recharge faster than I can use them up. If you need arm-breaking power for big holesaws and stuff, this may not be your ideal pick, but if you need something compact that won't wear your arm out when working overhead or at arm's length, it's pretty good. The automatic LED "headlight" comes on when the trigger is pulled, and stays on briefly afterwards, which I found useful when trying to line stuff up under a stairway.

One nitpick: the battery-disengagement tabs are a little stiff, so it might be a nuisance if you have arthritic hands.


3.) Best hand held drills on the market!!!!!
Reviewed by: FISHMASTER Oaklyn NJ
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Makita has done it again. These 10.8 volt drills and drivers ,I own all of the 10.8 and they are the best for any job. I also own most of the 18 volt. But I cant seem to put the little guys down. They fit perfect in your hands and no fatigue for all day use.You wont be sorry they hold a long charge to.

4.) Wow...love this little drill!
Reviewed by: D. Levenson Pittsburgh, PA
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Just hung 22 blinds in my new home using this great drill...lots of power, easy to use and the battery just kept going and going! I recommend this product highly, and my only regret is that I never bought one sooner.

5.) This is amazing!
Reviewed by: gomper boat builder Seattle, WA
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This is a great little tool to get. Its light, fits in your hand comfortably and has enough power to do most of what you'd need a drill of this size to do!

6.) Best small drill ever
Reviewed by: P. Yates SD< CA
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I love this Makita drill. Very easy to handle, very light, very powerfull and quick. Batteries are great and don't require a 4 hour charge before every use. Built in light is very helpful.

7.) Great compact cordless drill
Reviewed by: retiredprof VA
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Bought two of these for my grown children's tool kits. Both are thrilled at the light weight, power, and quick charging capacity. Worked with one of the units and it seems even better than the Makita cordless that I've owned for several years. A professional custom furniture maker told me years ago that spending the extra bucks for a Makita was money well spent. I think that's true.

8.) A 10 Star Product!
Reviewed by: John Safranek Charlotte, NC
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Do yourself a favor and buy this driver! You will not regret it. It is so much better than the much talked about Bosch driver.

This little Makita driver has lots of power and is very comfortable.

9.) Excellent little drill
Reviewed by: Steven Carter
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I bought this drill for general use in household projects, replacing a larger Bosch drill that still worked perfectly but for which batteries were no longer available. This Makita is fun to use -- very light and compact, and the built-in work light is nice. Battery life is good, and the batteries recharge very quickly. I find that I do miss the power of the larger drill for some tasks, though. The carrying case does not have a compartment for drill bits, so I had to buy a little gizmo at Sears to hold my screwdriver bits. Overall I really like the drill.

10.) Another happy owner
Reviewed by: Ollie
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I've the had Makita DF330DW driver/drill for about 6 weeks and have used it for several jobs requiring drilling and driving self-tapping screws into metal. This tool is comfortable in hand and light enough to use for hours. Someone mentioned it was difficult to control the slow speeds but I don't agree with that. I've found it easy to run the driver or drill as slowly as desired or constantly at whatever speed is needed. The light is not too useful for driving screws, doesn't really illuminate at that short distance. It works better for drilling or using an extended type of driver. It is a handy light just to see your work area or search for something. The batteries last a long time and recharge quickly. I'd recommend this tool and would buy again if needed.

11.) Makita DF330DW 10.8V LI cordless 3/8" Drill
Reviewed by: majorp44 Oklahoma
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I do love this little power house drill. I have owned several cheap wal-mart specials and they have always provided me with what I paid for. The reason I decided to purchase the Makita is simple. I recently had a new metal roof installed and the contractor was using this little drill. He installed every screw on the roof with two full charged batteries. I didn't count the screws but it was a bunch. What is so nice is the fast recharge of the lithium ion batterys, the kit comes with two. I could have bought another black & Decker or similiar, I am glad i chose this one.

12.) Great tool
Reviewed by: Ronald Pippitt
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Powerful, yet extremely light weight. Two batteries that charge in half an hour or less means you never run out of power even on an extended job.

13.) Can't believe I waited so long to go cordless
Reviewed by: J. VanLeeuwen Virginia Beach, VA
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First time home owner after renting for 15 years. Slowly buildig a tool inventory to tackle minor handyman projects inside and out. So far have mostly used outside. Built the wife a 4'x4'x8' compost bin, a couple trellises, some fence repair, and reconfigured my downspouts to install three rain barrells. The two speeds work great for drilling pilot holes on hi and then shifting to low to drive the screws. Haven't been able to drain both batteries before the first one has recharged. It is light as can be and very easy to handle. It did it, but didn't care for the 9/16" spade bit through 2"x2" wet pressure treated. I decided on the 11v compact because I already have a corded one if I need more power and I think it works better for over 95% of the stuff a homeowner ends up using one for. I like the one with the normal chuck too. I just got one of the speed lock bit holder kits and can quick change between driving and drilling and still have the option of using my regular drill index as well.
Clutch is a little non-consistent but that may just be me and the pressure I am driving with and the light doesn't seem to help me at all. don't really notice that it is on. Well worth the money.

14.) Great drill
Reviewed by: Steve Doob
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This is a great drill. So much better than the 6095 Makita drill I had whose battery finally conked out. It's very light and seems to hold a charge for a long time. Its builtin light is handy in dark places and it has so much power that I can use 3/8ths inch sockets with an adapter. Of course I love the keyless chuck also. I know this review sounds like I got paid for it, but I didn't.

15.) Another great driver/ drill from Makita
Reviewed by: osprey woodcraft
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I build outdoor furniture and run a lot of screws. One of the original batteries from my Makita 12-volt driver, amazingly, lasted 14 years and was finally getting tired. Being so happy with my last Makita driver, I stayed with Makita. I was not disappointed. I bought this 10.8 for my shop but had an opportunity to use this driver building a deck for a friend. I ran over 5 pounds of 3" SS screws (pre-drilling first) and 5 pounds of 1 5/8" SS screws into pressure treated. The next battery was always charged and ready when I needed it. This little powerhouse never skipped a beat. This light weight, compact driver was very comfortable on my belt in its holster, always close at hand and ready, without being in the way or weighing me down. Only time will tell if the batteries will last as long as my old 12-volt. I highly recommend this product.

16.) very happy with this tool
Reviewed by: exodus
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I got this from my father in law for my birthday, I am very happy with it! Have had it for almost a year now, and I use it all the time. The built in light comes in handy in dark corners. It's compact design is convenient. Would buy this product again if I lost it.

17.) great drill for nearly all projects
Reviewed by: Gordon Key West, Fla
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Great drill. I use it often and it is wonderful to have it ready to go no matter when because it keeps its charge. I have used it on as long as 3 1/2" deck screws into pressure treated 2bys and it does a good job but the clutch will slip toward the end. You can set it to have zero slip and it will drive the screws home without a pilot hole.

I used it to build foundations for my bee hives in a remote yard, and with the second battery, there were no issues with it going dead.

I consider this the best portable drill I have ever owned.

18.) 10.8 ultra compact 3/8 drill
Reviewed by: Eugene Tardie Vermont, USA
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I had already purchased the combo set of 10.8 impact driver, drill set, but the drill in the set does not have a chuck. And I loved them so much when I saw this one with a chuck, I just had to have it. Just like the others, it is surprisingly powerful and fits into you hand extremely well. The down side to this one compared to the one without the chuck, is that it does not stand up on its own, because of the extra weight of the chuck, but the chuck is nice for things which do not have a hex drive. This is worth having.

19.) I'm almost completely satisfied
Reviewed by: Ag52 Texas
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This is a great drill for home use and I am almost completely satisfied except for one small thing. Having a light to illuminate the spot where you are drilling is a wonderful help, but I wish it was adjustable because when driving screws it does not shine on the screw. Yes, you can use an extension bit, but it would be better if it was adjustable. This is a very minor problem and should not keep you from buying it. The primary reason I bought this drill was its light weight. As I get older, I find I am losing strength in my wrists and having difficulty working over my head. The light weight helps a lot.

20.) Very good with one complaint.
Reviewed by: Brad Silva
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It's light, powerful, nice case, charges fast. In short there is a lot to like.

The one complaint I have is in regard to the clutch. In it's highest setting, it's only applies about as much torque as the midrange of my beat-up old Ryobi. The clutch goes to 18, but the only settings I found useful were 18 and fully-locked. As a result, I use the fully-locked position on any long screws into wood and I invariably strip the head of the screw when it bottoms out.

Otherwise I really like it, but only 4 stars.

21.) As expected
Reviewed by: Tlounge76 Lima, Ohio
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Smooth transaction. Arrived promptly. I've used other Makita tools over the years and have been very satisfied with all of them. I expect that this drill will be the same. I especially like the smaller size of this one compared to a few others.

22.) Compact
Reviewed by: YadaKing El Monte, CA United States
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This little guy packs pretty good power. Very compact and light.

I just wish the light is shinning from the top of the drill instead from the bottom. I can use a little more power, but it gets most of your job done unless you're a heavy duty guy. Regular drilling for window blinds, wood work is definitely no problem.

No problem with battery so far, charges pretty quick(about 1 hr), and not hot.

Would recommend for light DIY work around the home.

23.) great little drill! crap case..
Reviewed by: J. Herbert HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, US
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solid construction, good strong locking chuck, plenty of torque. only shortcomings is when using a short tip the light is blocked by the chuck so it is of little use in that situation. it also could have used a battery light to let you know how much juice is left like the similar milwaukee drills. but overall great battery life great drill. the case is cheap but thats typical of makita.

24.) Disappointed
Reviewed by: cheeks Southcoast, MA
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I liked this drill it's light and very comfortable to use but was very disappointed with the battery life. I was replacing the floor boards and hand rails on my pressure treated deck and figured this would work but it wouldn't do more than about 20 to 30 screws before needing to be recharged. Also the batteries ran hot which is to be expected I guess so I had to wait for them to cool off before charging. I ended up pulling out my 8 year old Black & Decker 14 volt with a Ni-cad battery which easily outperformed the Makita. I decided to return the Makita and go with the Bosch 18 volt.

25.) Great Drill/Lousy Batteries
Reviewed by: Marc I. Berrenson Woodland Hills, CA United States
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I have had this drill for over a year. In that time, I've used in extensively in woodworking. I love the drill. The batteries though, leave much to be desired. I've gone through three sets of LI batteries (under warranty) and now am down to one working battery. The charging system, at least the one I bought when these things first came out, is flawed. Within months of purchase, the LI batteries will no longer take a charge. My repair guy said that Makita still hasn't mastered the LI technology. Great! It's more cost efficient to spend the money I would spend replacing the LI batteries and charger on a new, non Lithium, Makita drill. Which is exactly what I've done. My other Makitas have run like champs for years. Live and learn... I guess.
CORRECTION: MY REVIEW, ABOVE, APPLIES TO THE 18VOLT COMPACT LI DRILL OF MAKITA, NOT THIS ONE. SORRY.

Features of Makita DF330DW 10.8-Volt Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-Inch Driver-Drill Kit

The Makita DF330DW is a 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-inch Compact Driver Drill Kit.   Features: 2-speed Driver-Drill delivers 200 inch-pounds of torque in an ultra compact size of only 2.2 lbs. Makita-built motor delivers 200 inch-pounds of torque in an ultra compact design 2-speed design (0-350 / 0-1,300 RPM) covers a wide range of drilling and driving applications Ultra compact design at only 7-7/16-inches long and weighs only 2.2-pounds. for reduced operator fatigue Built-in L.E.D. light illuminates the work area Ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control Soft grip handle provides increased comfort on the job Makita 10.8V Lithium-Ion batteries provides longer run time and lower self-discharge 50-Minute battery charger allows for more work The charger earned the ENERGY STAR® label for meeting the strict energy-efficient guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Energy (DOE)   What's In The Box: Makita DF330DW 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-inch Compact Driver Drill Two 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries Battery Charger Tool Case Tool Holster #2 Double Ended Phillips Bit

The perfect addition to any tool box or tool belt, the Makita 10.8V Ultra-Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-Inch Driver-Drill delivers pro power and pro speed for drilling and driving in an ultra-compact design. The DF330DW weighs just 2.2 pounds and is powered by Makita's 10.8V Ultra-Compact Lithium-Ion Battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Charger.

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DF330DW Features POWER - Makita-built motor delivers 200 in.lbs. of Max Torque in an ultra compact size CONTROL - 2-speed all-metal transmission and built-in L.E.D. light COMFORT - Only 2.2 lbs. with ergonomic grip PERFORMANCE - 10.8V Compact Li-Ion batteries charge in 50 minutes, run longer and have 2.5X more cycles INCLUDES - (2) 10.8V Li-Ion batteries, charger and case

Tool Specifications Capacities Steel (3/8"), Wood (13/16") No load speed 0-350, 0-1,300 RPM Maximum torque 200 in.lbs. Battery 10.8V Lithium-Ion Overall length 7-7/16" Net weight 2.2 lbs. (w/battery)

Best-in-Class Cordless Solution
The DF330DW is powered by a Makita-built variable speed motor that delivers 200 in.lbs. of Max Torque and 0-350/0-1,300 RPM, with 18 clutch settings for added precision and control. It has a 3/8-inch keyless chuck and offers the user a choice between 1/4-inch hex shank and standard smooth or straight shank bits. The DF330DW weighs just 2.2 pounds with an L.E.D. light to illuminate the drilling surface, and an ergonomic grip that fits like a glove for even pressure and even control. The DF330DW includes two 10.8V Ultra-Compact Lithium-Ion batteries and an ENERGY STAR rated battery charger for efficient charging power--and less downtime on the job site.

Built for a Variety of Applications
The DF330DW is an ultra-compact cordless solution for a range of drilling and driving tasks. This powerful yet compact cordless driver-drill is built for maintenance professionals, repairmen, remodelers, electricians, cabinet installers, and any general contractor seeking an ultra-compact cordless driver-drill with pro power and pro speed. The DF330DW is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V Compact Lithium-Ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita now offers 10.8V Ultra-Compact Lithium-Ion and 7.2V Lithium-Ion cordless power tools. These cordless tools deliver pro power and pro speed in an ultra-compact size. The battery charging system for the 10.8V and 7.2V Lithium-Ion batteries is ENERGY STAR rated for its efficient charging process. Makita's growing line of ultra-compact cordless tool solutions includes driver-drills and impact drivers, as well as rechargeable flashlights and several different combo kits.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-Year Warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita DF330DW 10.8V Ultra Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-Inch Driver-Drill, two 10.8V Lithium-Ion batteries, battery charger, tool holster, tool case.

1.) Makita-built motor delivers 200 in.lbs. of Max Torque in an ultra compact design;
2.) 2-speed design (0-350 / 0-1,300 RPM) covers a wide range of drilling and driving application;
3.) Ultra compact design -- only 7-7/16 inches long and weighs only 2.2 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue;
4.) Built-in L.E.D. light illuminates the work are;
5.) 3-year warranty on tools and 1-year warranty on batteries and charge;

Package Height x Length x Width: 14.4 in. x 14.4 in. x 10.7 in.
Package Weight: 6.3 lbs.

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