batteries starting to fail) and decided to try Makita and love it.
356780
Have an old Dewalt cordless (10 years old....batteries starting to fail) and decided to try Makita and love it.
2320346
I use these batteries daily. I have almost every makita tool that accepts this battery. One day about a month after buying these I hooked one up to my makita cordless circular saw and it started barreling out smoke. Thought it was the saw but ended up being the battery. The smell was terrible. So one out of the 2 is still going strong and its been about 2 months. I love makita so I'm back to buy another pair :-) amazon is ALOT cheaper than the local home depot at $99 each.
1213094
My old Makita just keeps on ticking. I bought a couple of these extra batteries, so I would have an extra to always keep one in the charger.

Don't forget to take the old batteries to e-waste disposal ... :)
1517982
Makita is the  best QUALITY....POWERFUL and batteries charge in minutes ...  no waiting.... Steady working
1993521
I really love all my Makita tools and the batteries are a part of it. I would suggest you keep them out of extreme cold. I live in Colorado and I had a couple of them go bad out in the garage that was close to zero degrees at times last winter. Also, I love ALL my Makita tools but I wouldn't recommend the chain saw.
1137271
I am replacing a cheap LED work light with this, because I dropped the styrene plastic cheap light and it is now in multiple tiny pieces. Makita makes some awesome tools. Since I happen to already have a couple of their LXT drills, and a truly Monster reciprocating saw, that all use these same LXT style battery packs, it was easy to spend the cost of this light. The light can be had by itself, currently for $49 on Amazon, but this combination which includes the high capacity battery, for only $50 more, is a pretty good deal, given the price of the LXT batteries by them selves. This light is VERY bright, has dual swivels to put the light where you need it, and a nice comfortable grip. I am sure it will be a pleasure every time I use it into the future. Starting into the Makita line can be a bit pricey, to get a charger and batteries, but after that they have a very wide assortment of resonably priced tools to use the same batteries. And unlike cheap rechargeable battery tools, where the batteries become un-obtainable after a short time, making the tool useless, Makita appears to be in this for the long haul.
236935
I got this drill from the company I work for, as my 10yr gift. I have had it for 4yrs going on 5. The drill and one of it's batteries was left out in the rain 2 times. Each time my husband was able to revive the poor abused thing. Finally this year after 4 1/2 years with a lot of extended weekend use(sometimes 3 day and 4day week ends)one of the battery's no longer holds a charge.
 We made 2 8' by 12' ground level decks with no problem. I usually predrill most items not because of lack of power, but because not predrilling causes most wood, press board, and fiber board to split and crack. We also built cabinets, book cases, work tables for our shop, work tables for my studio and uncountable other uses. I am buying another one. I just bought my husband the 12v version. I still love my drill and prefer it over the other one. I will still use my old one. One for predrilling and one for driving. I don't care too much for the quick change chucks we bought(one set from craftsman and one set from Ryobi, and a small set from Dewalt) They all have a wobble that I don't get from the drill chuck. I hope others will enjoy their drill as much as we have.
Diana
4723018
This is my third makita drill so I consider myself biased.  I don't use it all day but I need a quality drill for household repairs.  The electric makita drill I've had now for fifteen years and it still runs fine.  My second, I bought one of those 9 volt drills when the first cordless drills came out.  I good drill but it's for light work. The batteries on this I've used all day without a recharge, alot longer than the models a few years ago.  I've had problems with the chuck though.  On many occasions the drill bit will come loose with smaller bits.  The cap has come loose.  Still it's put up with all the abuse I've given it.
113751
Nice Makita product! Batteries last a long time. Great for smaller-medium jobs. Gets a bit bogged down in very tall grasses. Love being able to use my existing batteries.
2861783
Love Dewalt . So much better than makita. Brushless feature makes battery last for days
141573
Alright.  So I've had a couple of electric screwdrivers.  This one is by far my favorite because of one thing.  The Auto-Stop Clutch. I repair printers. The one I'm repairing now is a Plastic frame and case printer with metal screws.  I have a Hitachi screwdriver also.  It's light-weight and fast.  But it broke through the frames even at it's lowest setting.  Now this Makita is great, I use it at it lowest torque setting and it applies the right amount of torque to the screws and doesn't strip the threads or break the covers.  It has a low and high speed setting and Clutch works at both speeds.  It is heavier than my Hitachi but still comfortable and now I'm used to it.  It has a nice sturdy feel, good grip.  comfortable holding position.

I did have a small problem with the tip.  It had a slight wobble.  I didn't like that so I took it to my nearest Makita repair center.  they took care of it pretty fast, fixed it with factory warranty. Nothing out of pocket.

Overall I think it's a must if you are going to be screwing plastics.  Haven't stripped or broken anything so far.  I would have given it 5 starts if I didn't experience the wobble.  Should have been checked before it was shipped out.  Makita: don't slack on your quality.
885041
I loved these at first, several months ago, when they all worked. So much power in such a small package! Sadly, I recently discovered 3 of these 4 batteries no longer work in my Makita 18 volt tools, and can no longer be recharged in my Makita 18 volt quick charger. 3 out of 4 failing simultaneously when all they had been doing is sitting in a drawer charged is disappointing.

More disappointing was contacting Powerextra and discovering their warranty on these is pro-rated like car tires, rather than full for the stated period like almost everything else I buy here. Except for that, the company was cooperative in the return process, though again, I had to do all the work myself, rather than the usual just slap a preprinted label on it and drop it off at the nearest UPS. To their credit, they did eventually process the refund they had agreed to.

I see it is now possible to get similar Makita brand batteries directly from Amazon. The price is higher than for these, but I'm more concerned about a hassle-free buying and use experience than in getting the absolute lowest price.
4270641
Overall, I've had a good experience with my initial foray into the world of chainsaws but not without a few hitches. I'm new to Makita and new to chainsaws so my initial thoughts/experience may have been a bit naive. Also bought Makita BL1850B-2 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery Twin Pack and Makita DC18RD 18V Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger.

Pros:
- packaging and delivery was stellar
- lightweight, even feels kind of 'toy like', but cuts like a knife thru butter!
- batteries are expensive but easy to charge and deploy

Cons:
- L.E.D. battery charge level indicators do not work, (see my review on Makita BL1850B-2)
- spare chains were hard to find (see below)
- poor instructions: Makita tool education for us newbies could be a lot a better

My first time out, I apparently failed to tighten the chain enough, it slipped off,  jammed the unit (motor stopped), and slightly bent the chain such that it no longer worked. I tried bending it myself, but lacking appropriate tools and know-how, was unable to bend it back sufficiently. So I went to Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. only to find that nobody here (Austin, TX) seemed to carry the right chain. That wasn't a good surprise. So I went online, had trouble finding exact item (also a surprise) so I ordered a chain on Amazon that sounded right, but didn't fit (Makita 12" Oregon Chain Saw Repl. Chain Model #5012B, 5014NB, 5016NB, DCS 330S, DCS 330TH, DCS 34, DCS 340, DCS 341, DCS 390, DCS 3905, DCS 400, DCS 401, UC3030A, UC3500, UC3530A, UC4000, UC4030A (9045) For Micro-Lite Intenz). So now I'm a week out and have used the chainsaw for about 5 minutes. Not really happy, as you might imagine. So I went back online and found a post in an Amazon review pointing to Frawleys Saw Shop (Loggerchain.com) and found the correct replacement chain (Makita 531-290-046 Replacement Oregon Saw). After making very sure to keep the chain tight this time, I've been extremely happy with the saw; have had hours of trouble-free use.

Bottom line: despite some hiccups, I recommend purchase.
3180880
This pair of drills will do it all.  The makita battery and makita reliability sold us and we've been completely satisfied.  The drills feel good, the bag is sturdy and the batteries (and charger) are super.  The Makita radio is also a constant companion...
4950709
Great for smaller jobs. My family has used Makita products for years and been happy with the quality and price of these products.  The only complaint is that when batteries die, it is almost cheaper to buy new drills and throw out the old than it is to just replace the batteries.
110266
I purchased this battery for my Makita 4 months ago and am very pleased with the performance of the battery - may not hold a charge quite as long as the originals (when new) but does very well even when not used for a couple of weeks.  I would recommend this bettery.
2109506
My local Makita repair shop has replaced or repaired some of my defective Makita cordless tools free of charge. I appreciate their fast turnaround time, and good service. At the same time, my loyalty to Makita is eroding. I hope these new batteries are as reliable as the Makita tools of 15-20 years ago.