Makita LXT407 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit

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LXT Lithium-Ion battery and optimum charging system produces 280% total lifetime work with 2x more cycles. Combo kit includes 1/2in. hammer driver-drill, 1/2in. impact driver, reciprocating saw and 4-position Xenon flashlight.
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- 2-speed 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill (0-400/0-1, 500 RPM) with Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque and weighs only 4.2 lbs
- Variable speed Impact Driver (0-2, 300 RPM) provides 1, 330 in.lbs. of Max Torque in a compact design and weighs only 3.4 lbs
- Reciprocating Saw with Makita-built D35 high torque motor delivers 0-2, 900 strokes per minute and weighs only 7.7 lbs
- 4-Position Flashlight with Xenon bulb runs over 4 hours per charge
- 3-year warranty on tools and 1-year warranty on batteries and charger
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 "You can't go wrong" 2010-05-19
By P. Davidson (Bronx, NY)
Ok, I just purchased Makita LXT407 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit & am going to send in for the bare tool rebate where I'm choosing the circular saw. You Can't go wrong with that at all point blank. I've seen the same kit in home depot for close to $500 after taxes. I've used the flashlight, hammer drill & impact driver but not extensively. I have to say they all perform great. I know carpenters who use these drills on a daily basis & have nothing bad to say about the product & love them. For over 5 years I used 1 of the older models of Makita's cordless drills on a daily basis & that thing rocked, it never let me down. Aside from that I've used their corded tools too be it drills or any type of saw (circular, miter, Jig & reciprocating). I know they make reliable products. What helped me make my final decision was a mixture of the carpenters who use these new LXT Li-Ion drills everyday & my own personal experience. The tools feel great & the drills are light & powerful, especially that mini-me impact driver. As for the reciprocating saw its a cordless, so I don't expect to be doing extra heavy duty stuff with it due to battery life. Except it makes one think from what from what I've researched. I've read on people cutting down tree's with the same model I now own. So I may just be doing heavier work with it than I anticipated. After I have used these tools a lot more than I have, in the next few months I will leave a more in depth review.



I realize this product has been out for a few years now. So I can understand when It was brand new on the market the tools may have had some bugs. As do most products when they are 1st released. Its now 2010, that being said, I've seen some of the same negative reviews I read here on amazon, on other sites. I mean I seen the same exact 1's word for word. All & all the positive reviews outnumber the negative one's & from my own personal experience with Makita products I'm confident with what I have purchased.

 "Solid Tools!!" 2010-03-25
By Jeff Bliven
Simply put... They work GREAT!!



Being that I've never owned any cordless tools before, except a cordless screw-driver.... I'm comparing them to my "corded tools".... and again, did I mention they WORK GREAT??



I really like them, particularly the "Sawzall"... which I've owned a Milwaukee for years. IT WAS GREAT, when I finished my tree-trimming job! No cord 30-feet up in the tree, just as heavy-duty... cut like butter. I even went to town on cutting up all the limbs before they went into the fire-pit.... it was, dare I say.... FUN!! (no honey... I didn't say fun... I said, I won!)



I used the drill & driver to do a boat-load with my KREG pocket hole jig.... did the whole table. with-out re-charging! I'm thinking about running the LIGHT on a full charge... just to see how long it will last.... but, it will probably be a while??



I was originally looking at buying the "COMPACT" version of these tools.... glad I didn't!! Not that they wouldn't be worth it... just that I feel like I got some AWESOME VALUE with these instead!!



I did a bunch of research on which set I wanted to get, so I made a VERY EDUCATED decision with this set... and I'm really happy with them so far (about 30 days)!! PLUS, I get an extra tool as a Rebate.... that was the clincher for me!!



Anyway.... Happy Drilling & Screwing... you'll totally love 'em!!

 "sweet tool set" 2010-02-15
By James Gomez (Miami, fl.)
I love the tools, battery lasts a looong time per charge. i got this package for like $260. love it.

 "Handy set" 2010-01-13
By C. Craig (Bakersfield, Ca)
I purchased this set so that I would look cool next to my construction minded friends. This set was easy to use and comes in a nice bag to hold it all. The batteries held a charge long enough for me to complete my projects. I thought the light would be lame but it was actually pretty useful. I can't wait till I get to use it again.

 "buy this set" 2010-01-04
By D. Frieley (Hoquiam, WA USA)
a friend called me up to tell me this was on sale at amazon i purchased it normally being loyal to ryobi but looking for more power this set turned me into a makita fan for life ive worked on yachts this set still holds up i worked at a welding shop building rails still holds up i use it at my house and remodeling the bathroom guess what my set is still going strong i would buy this again and again


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Makita BUB182Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Blower - Bare-tool

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MakitaBUB182Z 18 Volt Cordless Blower LXT Lithium-Ion battery and optimum charging system produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5x more cycles Makita-built motor produces a maximum air velocity of 179 MPH and a maximum air volume of 91 cfm Up to 12 minutes of continuous operation from a single charge at high speed Variable speed (0-18,000 RPM) for optimal speed control Compact design at only 20-3/4" long and weighs only 3.9 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue Ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control Soft grip handle provides increased comfort on the job Makita Lithium-Ion provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) & 16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power) Max. air volume (cfm.): 91Max. air velocity (MPH): 179No Load speed: 0-18,000Watt hours: 54.0Overall Length: 20-3/4" Makita BUB182Z (Bare Tool)Nozzle (132025-7) 3-Year Makita Warranty 30 Day Max Tool Satisfaction Guarantee
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- Makita-built variable 3-speed motor produces a maximum air velocity of 179 MPH
- Compact design at only 20-3/4 inches long and weighs only 3.9 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
- Soft grip handle provides increased comfort on the job
- 3-year warranty on tool
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 "Amazing" 2010-05-31
By Rodney L. Volkmar (Crestone, Colorado)
this is the perfect tool for me, I build Greenhouses and often have to cut the polycarb to fit, hence I use this to Blow out the Glazing, works great

 "Video Review on the Makita LXT Blower" 2010-05-24
By Charles Evans (North Carolina)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1UOE592BNN1A0 I was somewhat skeptical when I ordered the Makita LXT Blower. I was worried that my 1.5aH battery would not fit or even if it did it wouldn't power the blower. I was also worried that even at full power that something this small wouldn't be up to the job - mainly blowing out my garage and cleaning the grass of my sidewalk.



The Answers -



- While the 1.5aH battery is not optimal (although I do have two from my Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit set), but it does work well enough. The main issue is that the battery life is about 3-5 minutes on the blower's highest setting. However, 4 minutes will blow a lot of grass off of your sidewalks).



- Plenty of power - IF you are blowing on smooth surfaces. If you are planning to use this to blow your leaves into a giant pile you will be disappointed.



- Ultra light - less than 5lbs



- Pull-the-trigger easy - this is what really attracted me to the Makita LXT Blower since about 75% of my clean-up jobs are simple and do not require my gas powered blower. It is great to have the option to grab a light-weight blower and have the job done within a couple of minutes.



- The Makita blower can be converted into a vacuum - but the attachment is NOT included. I was puzzled for a few minutes as I looked for the dust collecting attachment. This is my only complaint, why didn't Makita just include the dust collector?



Final Verdict - I really couldn't be happier. I may eventually buy a Makita BL1830 18v (3.0ah) Lithium-Ion Battery but until then I will be perfectly happy with my current set-up.



5 Stars

 "Small and not very powerful" 2010-05-13
By D. scott
I was surprised at how small this was. And it really isn't that powerful. And, yes, I do have the power turned all the way up. It's good for blowing grass and small leaves, but I don't think it's suitable for heavy duty or even moderate use. Not for piles of grass or leaves.

 "Perfect Compact Blower...Great for Drying Cars" 2010-04-29
By GatorJ (Florida)
This is actually my second compact Makita cordless blower. I had the 14 volt pod style battery model. I also had the cordless drill and work light in the same series. I liked that blower so much, I replaced everything when the new 18 volt LXI lithium-ion series model came out just based on the new blower. Obviously the 14 volt was a good unit, this 18 volt LXI model is like that one on steroids. Don't let the compact size fool you, in fact the BUB182Z almost looks like a toy, this blower puts out a lot of air at excellent velocity. Now, it is not going to work well with heavy wet leaves or stones, but for dirt, dust, dead buds, dry leaves and things along those lines it is perfect. This is all you need to blow out your garage floor or clean off a porch. It is SO convenient not to have to mess with extension cords or gasoline/oil mixes. My favorite use for it, however, is to dry of my cars after washing them. I'm a bit of a fanatic about my cars and how I take care of them. Because of that I'm always concerned about swirls and scratches. This blower can easily dry two cars off one battery charge. Not only can it remove water from the large sheet metal areas, but it is perfect to get at the water you usually can't get at with a microfiber waffle weave drying towel...exterior rear view mirrors, around headlights, door handles, window moldings, gas doors, emblems and similar areas. Before these tools, after I hand dried a car, I'd move it back into the garage or open and shut a door and I would get little streaks of water running down from the places I just mentioned and I'd have to grab a towel and redry those parts of the car again to avoid water spotting. If use this blower, 95% of that is eliminated. You can also easily remove the water from the wheels and tires, so you have much less water running off onto the garage floor.



I really love this tool and recommend it without hesitation. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. It is also a great value. Once you get the charger and batteries (a bit pricey), picking to this tool or the other LXI series tools is really quite reasonable.

 "Great Small Blower" 2010-04-16
By Margaret L. Downing (Georgia)
Very light weight and small. Amazingly strong and has 3 speeds. Great blower for small jobs.


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Makita LXT406 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit

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LXT406 Features the signature LXT Lithium-Ion battery and optimum charging system produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5x more cycles. 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill has a new 4-pole motor for 450 in. lbs. of torque and weighs only 3.9 lbs. 6-1/2" Circular Saw has a D35 high torque motor that delivers maximum power for cutting 2x material at 45 and is only 6.9 lbs. Reciprocating Saw with tool-less blade changes & shoe adjustments at only 8.1 lbs. 4-Position Flashlight with Xenon bulbs runs 4.3 hrs. LXT Lithium-Ion battery provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) and 16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power). 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the batterys built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. 3-year warranty on tools and 1-year warranty on battery & charger.
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Technical Details

- 2-speed 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill (0-400/0-1, 500 RPM) with Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque and weighs only 4.2 lbs
- 6-1/2-inch Circular Saw with a Makita-built, D35 high torque motor delivers maximum power for cutting 2x material at 45- with 50-inch maximum capacity
- Reciprocating Saw with a Makita-built D35 high torque motor delivers 0-2, 900 Strokes per minute and weighs only 7.7 lbs
- 4-Position Flashlight with Xenon bulb runs over 4 hours per charge
- 3-year warranty on tools and 1-year warranty on batteries and charger
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 "What's not to love?" 2010-02-18
By Rod Danglewood (San Diego County, CA)
Good old Makita! My only real criticism of this package is the LED light on the drill. It's sort of marginally useful due to its location and casts a very annoying "V" shaped shadow upward from the bit. However, this still beats the hell out of my 1995-vintage 9.6v Makita drill that has no light. Also, the included old-school incandescent work light casts a weak, yellowish light and is of little value in my opinion and I've never used it, but some folks might like it I suppose. Other than that the whole kit is great.

 "So much better then the old makita combo kit" 2010-02-09
By Joseph Rice
Batteries last long and they are very lite. Great power from the drill. Flashlight works great.

 "Love it!" 2009-09-08
By A. Jett (Idaho)
I bought this set for my boyfriend and he is very happy with it. Last weekend we took it to our mountain cabin and the battery lasted for hours and recharged quickly. He said he only wants Makita tools from now on.

 "Upgrade from Sears Craftsman" 2009-06-28
By W. Carlson (Boston, MA)
I decided to upgrade,at long last, from my old Craftsman cordless driver, to the Makita Li-Ion "system" and was not disappointed. With the current Makita rebate program, was also able to add a free impact driver to my kit. I now have a driver, circ saw, recip saw, impact driver and work light, all operating from the same battery pack; nice system!!

 "Makita LXT406 combo kit" 2008-11-20
By DEI4EVER03 (plainfield, NH)
Very high quality tools. I've never had a cordless saw before and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I pay extra for the amazon prime membership. I ordered this product at 4:40 pm and payed for the extra 3.99 for overnight shipping. I received the package by 11:00 am the next day. Unbelievable service!


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Makita BML184 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Fluorescent/Incandescent Flashlight

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This rechargeable 18 volt flashlight provides bright area lighting. Does include hang strap with swivel hook. Does NOT include battery. Customers also search for: Discount 18 Volt Lithium Ion Fluorescent / Incandescent Flashlight, Buy 18 Volt Lithium Ion Fluorescent / Incandescent Flashlight, Wholesale 18 Volt Lithium Ion Fluorescent / Incandescent Flashlight, 088381070386, ToolWeb, Heavy-Duty
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- Long run time with up to 15 incandescent hours and 4 fluorescent hours per charge
- Slim, compact design -- only 17-3/4 inches in length and weighs just over 2 lbs.
- Hang strap with swivel hook for extra convenience
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycle
- 1-year warranty on flashlight
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 "Laughable Incandescent / Very Useful Fluorescent" 2010-03-31
By Turkey Stuffer (South Plainfield, NJ)
Just got it and really like it. The Fluorescent illuminates just like I had hoped it would. Should be excellent for my attic, undersink and crawlspace uses where portable non-spot lighting is needed. The incandescent is pretty much useless but I don't care. I'd like to see a LED version but I doubt it would produce such nice even lighting. Complements my LXT battery investment.

 "The best all around flashlight ever." 2010-01-10
By wyatt f (nevada city, ca)
This flashlight is a tool I use every day. If you are interested in area lighting instead of spot lighting-such as underneath a sink or in a crawl space, you cannot have a better light source. If you're looking for something in a closet or crowded garden shed, this is the ticket. Need light during an emergency power outage? This flashlight will give you the illumination you need. How about putting snow chains on your tires in the dark? Just set this light in the snow by the car and go to work. On a camping trip? I dare say this wonderful light will be constantly by your side. Yes, the incandescent light isn't much to write home about, but it is just an extra feature-one which you might have use for on occasion.

 "Nice on fluorescent side, flashlight part is worthless" 2009-09-02
By Guard Dad (Southern NH)
I use this light quite often, the fluorescent light is bright and really lights up the place. I have 2 complaints:



* The incandescent flashlight bulbs burn out very quickly. I've replaced them several times, and I have been careful to get the correct bulbs in the Makita packaging. They just must get too hot in the lens and burn out. I've given up on that side, use a regular Maglite if I need a beam.



* They are very fussy about the battery charge. Once the battery even starts to go below full charge, the light shuts off. Not gets dim, it just shuts off with no warning. Pretty annoying when you're under a sink or in otherwise tight quarters and suddenly in the dark.



I'm still glad I bought it, but you should be aware of these issues.

 "Makita BML184 Decent Flashlight" 2009-08-30
By Brian W. Manke (Hamden, CT)
I have just about every tool in the Makita LXT line. The flashlight is good but not up to the same standards as the rest of the excellent LXT line up. The fluorescent part works great - bright and runs for a long time on a battery charge. I am very happy with the performance of the fluorescent portion. The flashlight is virtually useless. It's about as bright as an old 6 volt lantern. You should consider this part of it non-existent. I also had problems with my first one - it would on it's own start randomly looping through the lights - fluorescent on, fluorescent off, flashlight on, flashlight off. I had to pay to send it back to Makita but they fixed it under warranty. I have had no issues with it since.

 "Great" 2009-08-27
By Ephrem
Please ignore the negative reviews. This light is great. I have used it extensively and never had any issues with its construction or quality. I have several portable lights, but this is the light I go to beacuse it works great, in either regular or flashlight mode.


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Makita LXT218 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit

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The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who requires Best in Class cordless tools for drilling, hammer drilling, driving and fastening. The LXT218 includes a 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill with high torque and high speed, as well as a powerful impact driver that weighs just 3.3 pounds. Each tool is powered by Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger.
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- 18V LXT 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill (BHP454) & 18V LXT Impact Driver (BTD141)
- Makita-built, 4-pole motor delivers 560 in.-lbs. of maximum torque
- 2-speed all-metal transmission (0 to 400 RPM and 0 to 1,700 RPM) covers a wide range of drilling, driving and hammer applications
- Compact design at only 9-9/16" long
- Built-in LED lights illuminate the work area
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 "great driver, drill lacks some guts" 2010-03-31
By K. rosazza (nj USA)
This driver drill combo has served me well. A few small downsides. First I have found the drill lacks some power when boring larger holes. During my last attempt at large hole drilling I actually smelt some burning odors from the drill. I don't normally use my cordless for hole sawing but sometimes it's a matter of convenience and speed, use what's in hand. The driver is a beast. I've had no problems and it has been a great tool. Never owned an impact before, great addition. I've had these for about 8 months now, no battery problems. The led light is a great feature. One thing I wish the set had was an additional bit storage clip, it only comes with one, even a little magnet on the tool would be nice. Another small downside is the direction switch position, Its hard to change with one finger while holding the drill with one hand. Not a huge problem but takes some getting used to. Also when the battery is out of the drill it must lay on its side due to the belt clip that hangs off, not as big deal but a little annoying for storage reasons. None of these issues are total deal breakers, these are still quality tools.

 "This kit is wonderful" 2010-03-12
By Michael I. Collector (Maryland)
This is only the third battery operated drill I have owned. The one before this one was a 14 volt makita that I really liked, but the batteries would no longer hold a charge. This set is a giant leap forward in performance and weight reduction. With the Li-ion batteries I would think corded tools are on there way out, yes the Li-ion tools are that good!

 "Solid tools" 2010-02-05
By J. Showalter (Indy)
Makita tools are great. These power tools are strong. The battery charger does the job in 30 minutes!

A couple things bug me about the impact driver:

1) It is challenging to control the trigger to get a nice slow speed - it is too sensitive - would be nice to have two speed ranges - or maybe reduce the max speed.

2) The fwd/rev buttons are a bit too low down onto the grip and get bumped accidentally when my hand is at the top of the grip area.

 "Great Cordless" 2009-11-30
By B. Zurek
Makita makes a great 18V impact and hammer drill combo. Best of the cordless combos taht we have used (milwaukee, dewalt, etc.) These tools take a beating day in and day out, rain or shine. The only drawback from perfection are the chargers and batteries. I have had a couple go out but they are used hard every day and definitely outlasted comparable brands.

 "Great Combo Set" 2009-09-27
By Douglas Thomas
I have used this tool for 2 months. I feel this is a great combo tool set and I am completely satisfied.

After reading some of the reviews, I was hesitant to order the set but being a very satisfied owner of several Makita tools including earlier generation Makita cordless drills, I decided to give the Combo set a try (even knowing it is Made in China; read on.)

Makita does a great job with ergonomics. The drill is a good manageable weight, has plenty of power, battery life, is well balanced, and does not have any skin pinch points. The trigger and reversing switch are positioned for easy fingertip control (I checked out the competitors and the Makita BHP454 in the combo set had the best fit in my hand.)

The hammer drill is very effective. I was surprised how efficient the hammer drill is at drilling 3/8 inch holes in concrete. I drilled 6 holes in the same time it used to take me to drill one with my older, non impact, cordless drill.

I checked the chuck run out by mounting a 1/2" diameter precision dowel pin in the chuck and measured run out with a 0.0005" increment dial indicator. Run out was less than 0.005" which I figure is very acceptable for a hand held drill.

Regarding being "Made in China". I am generally very ANTI when it comes to Chinese made products. My experience has been that most Chinese products are made with poor quality control, poor heat treatment, inferior components, etc. I have experienced the inferior junk that often comes from China and, after many bad experiences, I have made it a habit to, whenever possible, completely avoid purchasing Chinese Made products. However, knowing Makita's reputation and quality, and working as a Manufacturing Engineer for many years, I have had the experience of working directly with Japanese companies and evaluating their workforce transition to China. What I experienced and I believe this is the case with Makita, if properly done, the product quality does not suffer because components initially come from Japan until such time the China operation can prove they can competently and consistently manufacture quality components. When making this transition, the Japanese are experts at exercising Complete Quality Control so the product is comparable to those coming from Japan.

Amazon is excellent at taking back any product that a customer is not satisfied with so I figure there is no risk to the customer if a product does not perform as advertised.

In summary, this is a fine set and I would not hesitate to recommend purchasing the Combo Set.




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