Makita 6337DWDE 14.4 Volt NI MH 1/2 Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

Customer Reviews

Drills

2007-03-23
Makita drills are the best. This is the fourth drill in my family and I will buy more when needed. I have dropped 2 stories, beaten on nails, cracked the case open and worked the heck out of them and they still work. No comparison to other drills I have had.

Makita 6337DWDE - Very excellent drill/driver system

2007-01-30
This Makita is fantastic. It is reversable with ease and feels great in the hand. The really big plus on this system is the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries that are used in this model. They are the reason I chose the Makita in this model. They last a long time and recharge fast. The best part about them is that you don't have to be concerned about the timing of the charging unlike nickel cad's which are a real bear to manage (if you want the most from your battery life and performance). I looked at some of the other major manufacturers, but decided on Makita because of top shelf quality and absolutely because of these Nickel Metal Hydride batteries used in this system (I did not see these style of batteries in the competitions products). You can charge them at any time in their use cycle quickly and without worry. With the charger supplied, you don't even need to be concerned about overcharging the batteries. It's impossible to overcharge the batteries even if you leave them in for hours longer than the normal one hour charge time necessary to recharge them fully. It also has lights that display if the battery needs to be charged, when it's charging, when charging is complete, and even if the battery is no longer good (you'll probably never see this situation).

This drill has two speed ranges. The switch to change from low to high and back is located ot the top of the drill. I will say that the only inconvenience I have found with the drill is that this this speed switch is mechanical in nature and recessed with not a lot of switch to grab onto. This makes it a little difficult to toggle.

Other than that everything else is great. It has a fantastic amount of power to tackle any around the house and most professional tasks (within design parameters for a hand held drill/driver). It is very comfortable to use. It is heavier than cheaper and less capable drills, but you have to expect slightly more weight for the power and heavy duty quality you get from Makita.

For any drill/driver system, I would recommend one of those quick change systems on the market. They let you switch from drill bit to screw driver to socket driver effortlessly without the need to constantly lock and unlock the chuck (this saves you tremendous time and effort).

I bought this Makita here at Amazon at a great unbeatable price with free shipping saving me over one third the cost of buying it in-town. So if you are considering a good quality drill at a very reasonable price and one that you will probably never have to replace, look no further.

This is the perfect drill.

2007-01-19
If you want a tool and not a toy, you have to pay a few extra bucks. This is an awesome tool. Best one I have ever owned.

So far so good

2007-01-11
My only prior experience with cordless drills is a Black and Decker Firestorm, so it should come as no surprise to hear me say I love my new Makita 14.4V drill. The B&D felt "cheap" (and it was) - the Makita feels very solid and I love that the batteries are NiMH (not Ni-Cad!). I also asked for and received a Makita flashlight for Christmas that uses the same batteries - a nice flashlight with a tilting head. It works nicely when you are changing a light fixture in the dark and need a flashlight that you can set down and project onto your work area.

So far I've used my drill for a few miscellaneous things - removing an old over-range microwave and installing a new one and installing a few light fixtures. With the "low gear" I feel like I've got all the torque I'll need for the types of jobs I do around the house. Next up - mount an HDTV antenna and drill some holes to run RG6 coax. I'll have to get some longer drill bits and drill through double-stacked 2x4s. I have no doubt I'll be OK with this drill.

Excellent tool

2007-01-10
This is the third identical cordless drill we have purchased: one for my husband and one for each of our young adult sons. I don't have any feedback to report from our sons, but this Makita is my husband's favorite tool of all time. He uses it for all sorts of projects around the house and has found it to have plenty of power. It is dependable; I've never heard him complain about any aspect of its use.

Not Disappointed

2008-06-29
This is my second Makita cordless drill set, the first one being a 12 volt, 3/8" chuck. It also included the battery powered light. This system has been a lifesaver, as I've done some work in new builds, installing cabinet drawer slides, drawer & door handles, knobs, etc. Having the light, and a light weight cordless drill has made the jobs so much easier, since the lighting in the new builds isn't always up and running at the time I'm working there.
After 3 years of use, the 12 volt batteries have lost a lot of their "torque" power, and the drill was also beginning to wear out. When I finally broke down and decided to upgrade, there was no question my next cordless was also going to be a Makita. Settled on the 14.4 volt, 1/2" chuck model. Found the charger will still charge my old 12 volt batteries (I still use them for my light) and even though I've only had the new drill for about a month, it's serving my needs very well.

makita 14.4 volt 6337DWDE

2008-05-04
so far it's OK the price was the main factor for the purchase, also own a 18 volt Ryobi

great makita drill

2008-05-02
The Makita 14.4 volt drill worked great. My first use of it was in putting up a new back fence. The drill was easy to handle, the tension was easy to adjust, the batteries lasted a good length of time and were easy to change/recharge. Very happy with the purchase. Can hardly wait to do another project using the drill!

Very happy

2008-01-18
I beat the heck out of this drill, I actually had it smoking once because I got a 3" hole saw jammed. I couldn't believe that after it cooled down it was still cranking away. Love it!

Makita 6337DWDE

2007-10-27
I am a contractor and use my tools hard. I have found this particular drill driver to be exceptionally good. The balance is exceptional and the relatively light weight is no problem over a long day. I am impressed with the battery run time and relatively quick charge. This is the 3rd 6337 I have owned (I work my tools hard) and probably not the last. This particular drill was reconditioned and it looks and performs as if it was straight from the factory.
I would recommend this drill to anyone.