The Makita BDF452HW 18-volt cordless drill is 8-1/2-in. long and received a very good comfort rating and an excellent torque rating. It has a very good battery life and a charge time of 25 minutes. The Makita BDF452HW was the second lightest and most comfortable drill in this tool test. It had the second-best battery life, the third-best charge time, and the best torque of all the drills. Because this drill had strong scores across the board and was reasonably priced, it received ratings of “best overall” and “best value.”
The Makita BDF452HW 18-volt cordless drill is available from www.makita.com.
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