Makita 6408 4.9-Amp 3/8-Inch Drill
List Price: $124.00 Our Price: $73.96 You Save: $50.04 (40.4%) | Availability: | Usually ships in 24 hours (as of 7:20 AM CT - detail) |
Powerful 4.9-amp motorKeyless chuck for fast and easy bit installation and removalLarge trigger switch for easy operationVariable speed (0- to 2,500-rpm) for drilling in a wide variety of materialsLow decibel rating (79dB) for quieter operation
Product Description
6408 Model Code: AB - Price is for 1 Each (part# 6408) 3/8'' Drill This item features: -Large trigger switch for easy operation. -Variable speed for drilling in a wide variety of materials. -In-line handle design for better control. -Large recessed lock-on button. -Reversing switch is conveniently located. -All ball bearing construction for durability and long tool life. -Low decibel rating for quieter operation. -Chuck Size: 3/8 in. -Voltage: 115.00 VAC. -Amps: 4.90 A. -Speed: 0 rpm [Min], 2500 rpm [Max]. -Cutting Cap.: 3/8 in (steel) [Max], 1 in (wood) [Max]. -Length: 10 9/32 in. -Noise Level: 79.0 dB [Max]. -Control Type: Electronic Variable/Reverse. -Handle Type: Pistol Grip. -Type: Straight Drill. -Wt.: 3.10 lb. Model Code Model Description AAChuck Type:Keyed, Includes:Drill Chuck (763136-3), Chuck Key (763423-0) ABChuck Type:Keyless, Includes:Keyless Chuck (763109-6) ACChuck Type:Keyless, Includes:Keyless Chuck (763109-6), Plastic Tool Case (824043-A)
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
|
Summary:
|
Perfectly adequate drill for homeowner/hobbyist
|
Comment:
I've owned a copy of this drill for a few years now, and it's held up pretty well. I have not really asked it to do heavy-duty remodeling or contractor-level work, but in comparison to a Craftsman, it is holding up *much* better. Bearing and gear noise are about the same as when new. (whereas the Craftsman is obviously galling its bearings). When driving many screws (10s, but not 100s) the exhaust air gets noticeably hot, enough so that I explicitly let it cool off. That said, though, it's been good enough that I got a pair for my father for Christmas, and he uses tools _hard_.
|
Summary:
|
Nice Drill but Plastic Internal Part Broke
|
Comment:
My Makita 6408 drill has been used for household projects for several years. It has a very nice feel to it and has functioned very well.
Recently, while using the drill the plastic cooling fan blade inside the drill shattered into three pieces. A replacement for this part (part 11 on the Makita exploded parts drawing) is not available for sale separately and presumably must be replaced by installing an entirely new armature assembly that has a part cost approximately 2/3 the value of a new drill.
I removed all the broken bits and put the drill together again without a replacement plastic fan blade. I am assuming the drill will function fine as long as I don't use it for prolonged periods of time.
But now I regard it as a light duty drill only and wish it had not broken in the first place.
|
Summary:
|
quiet and smooth
|
Comment:
Very quiet and smnooth running drill. Recently used w/ wire brushes to remove rust from cental A/C compressor fan cover.Worked very well in that application. High speed w/ the brushes resulted in rapid rust removal.Drill is well balanced. Very good power for a high RPM drill!!!
|
Summary:
|
Makita Makita Makita
|
Comment:
Excellent drill.
I bought this to use on an as-needed basis and ended up using it a whole lot.
It is really well built and worth the little bit more that you might spend versus a competitor.
Just get it... and hang shelves, adjust everything, install an A/C, build something from random Home Depot parts.. whatever. Very handy tool.
|
Summary:
|
The chuck is removable
|
Comment:
After breaking the keyless chuck (don't ask). I too was stumped as to how to remove it. I finally decided I had nothing to lose by taking the drill apart. After clamping the broken end of the chuck in a vise, I was able to apply enough force to the gear to unscrew the shaft from the chuck. A new replacement chuck screws back on the same way.
This is a great drill and I'm very pleased with it's performance.
|