Comments on: Makita LCT203W Compact Driver Set http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:21:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: jose http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-884737 jose Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:12:51 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-884737 Great tool i use both the drill and impact drill worth their weight and price Great tool i use both the drill and impact drill worth their weight and price

]]> By: Flatthead54 http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-869143 Flatthead54 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:53:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-869143 SirFatty, Just saw a new one with a keyless chuck. Same as the hex version, but with a keyless chuck. Wish I got this one instead, but it just came out. It's still a great tool. SirFatty, Just saw a new one with a keyless chuck. Same as the hex version, but with a keyless chuck. Wish I got this one instead, but it just came out. It’s still a great tool.

]]> By: fred http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-787452 fred Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:55:16 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-787452 1. I purchased 2 of the new Milwaukee Hackzalls last November, along with 2 of the new Milwaukee 2401-20 12 volt compact drivers. As part of a Milwaukee promotion – we then got 2 of their 2450-20 impact drivers (sans battery). My guys like them all. We have been using the Hackzall to cut fiberglass sheet (with Milwaukee’s 49-00-5400 blade – designed for the Hackzall). We bought some extra batteries (Home Depot had them for $39 each) and 1 of the 4 that we purchased failed to charge correctly. We naturally returned it for a swap. One peeve that I’ve heard is that the plastic case that came with the saw is way too big – and fairly useless for storing anything else. The 2 drivers we bought came with nylon cases that suit their compact size – and hold more to boot. We’ve been using them long enough now to know that we still like our older Makita 12 volt impact drivers at least as well if not better. 1. I purchased 2 of the new Milwaukee Hackzalls last November, along with 2 of the new Milwaukee 2401-20 12 volt compact drivers. As part of a Milwaukee promotion – we then got 2 of their 2450-20 impact drivers (sans battery). My guys like them all. We have been using the Hackzall to cut fiberglass sheet (with Milwaukee’s 49-00-5400 blade – designed for the Hackzall).
We bought some extra batteries (Home Depot had them for $39 each) and 1 of the 4 that we purchased failed to charge correctly. We naturally returned it for a swap. One peeve that I’ve heard is that the plastic case that came with the saw is way too big – and fairly useless for storing anything else. The 2 drivers we bought came with nylon cases that suit their compact size – and hold more to boot. We’ve been using them long enough now to know that we still like our older Makita 12 volt impact drivers at least as well if not better.

]]> By: jim http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-787385 jim Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:22:44 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-787385 I've been using the 18V LXT series for a long time now - absolutely great! The impact driver isn't intended as a drill, but I often snap in a small chuck or a spade bit with a hex shank & get the job done (as long as I don't push too hard, it won't start to impact). The only time I use the bigger LXT drill is when I have a really big drill bit, or if it's late and I don't want to bother the neighbors with the sound of impacts as I drive screws. I’ve been using the 18V LXT series for a long time now - absolutely great! The impact driver isn’t intended as a drill, but I often snap in a small chuck or a spade bit with a hex shank & get the job done (as long as I don’t push too hard, it won’t start to impact). The only time I use the bigger LXT drill is when I have a really big drill bit, or if it’s late and I don’t want to bother the neighbors with the sound of impacts as I drive screws.

]]> By: paganwonder http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-787313 paganwonder Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:36:37 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-787313 These tools are worth their price. These tools are worth their price.

]]> By: Marit http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-787255 Marit Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:51:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-787255 The LED delayed-off has been standard on Makitas for a couple years now. But yes, it is awesome. The LED delayed-off has been standard on Makitas for a couple years now. But yes, it is awesome.

]]> By: Zathrus http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-787171 Zathrus Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:37:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-787171 JLC just did a shoot-out of small drivers: http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/498b5b410f4aef6127170a32100a061a/UserTemplate/82?s=498b5b410f4aef6127170a32100a061a&c=f5f3276c525081d3e65455f2eb5de536&p=1 They liked the Hitachi and the Makita the most. The Rigid's chuck caused it to be too big to fit in some places, but it did have the longest runtime. Note that Rigid's battery replacement policy appears to be a joke. A number of people have had issues actually getting them to replace dead (or nearly dead) batteries. Unless you have a Rigid authorized warranty center nearby then it's probably not worth counting on it. JLC just did a shoot-out of small drivers:

http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/498b5b410f4aef6127170a32100a061a/UserTemplate/82?s=498b5b410f4aef6127170a32100a061a&c=f5f3276c525081d3e65455f2eb5de536&p=1

They liked the Hitachi and the Makita the most. The Rigid’s chuck caused it to be too big to fit in some places, but it did have the longest runtime.

Note that Rigid’s battery replacement policy appears to be a joke. A number of people have had issues actually getting them to replace dead (or nearly dead) batteries. Unless you have a Rigid authorized warranty center nearby then it’s probably not worth counting on it.

]]> By: SirFatty http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-787004 SirFatty Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:27:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-787004 Rigid has a similar, except with a chuck. And lifetime battery replacement. For $100. Rigid has a similar, except with a chuck. And lifetime battery replacement. For $100.

]]> By: Greg A. http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-786975 Greg A. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:06:02 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-786975 Another coach I work with just bought these to keep in our team trailer and they are awesome. I wish they'd come down some in price but they are pretty sweet for the job. Another coach I work with just bought these to keep in our team trailer and they are awesome. I wish they’d come down some in price but they are pretty sweet for the job.

]]> By: BigEdJr http://toolmonger.com/2009/02/05/makita-lct203w-compact-driver-set/#comment-786932 BigEdJr Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:35:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/?p=19594#comment-786932 I got these for Christmas and I love them! They replaced a cheap Black and Decker drill that went bad. I read so many reviews from people who swore by using the impact driver to drive screws etc. I had no idea what difference it would make. It is great. If you are in the market I would definitely recommend them. I got these for Christmas and I love them! They replaced a cheap Black and Decker drill that went bad.

I read so many reviews from people who swore by using the impact driver to drive screws etc. I had no idea what difference it would make. It is great.

If you are in the market I would definitely recommend them.

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