Makita DCS460-45

Advantages: leightweight and that is it. ok at deburring
Disadvantages: great as a deburring tool-crap at cutting

...SORRY I WAS RATHER DRUNK WHEN I DID THIS. PLEASE DONT READ IT, THE CONTENT IS POOR AS IS THE TOOL ITSELF. IF I COULD REMOVE THIS REVIEW I WOULD. 9.6v angle grinder Comes with 1 battery and a charger. its cordless. Cant seem to cut anything. However it does debur but thats it. Why oh why this has the makita brand name (normally fantastic products) is totaly beyond me. Do not not buy Cant say any more but do not buy. Still being made but not sure if you can actually buy them anywhere. I do beleive that cordless angles grinders themselves are a complete waste of money as they simply do not have the power too cut. Please dont buy it. If you want a cordless angle grinder that attempts to cut buy a 18v bosch or dewalt. Can't beleive that Makita have let themselves down like this. Makita brand name normally signifies quality (i have a number... Read review

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Advantages: Quick efficient sanding.
Disadvantages: Heavy.

..., although I must admit that I have not checked a few times and was startled that the machine started immediately upon switching it on. The belt speed settings are important and you have them numbered from 1 to 5 depending upon the job that you are performing and how fast you want to belt to turn. The lower and more controllable speeds are from 1-3 and from 4-5 are the faster speeds. Changing sanding belts is easy as well. There is a lever that you pull right back to its furthest position, insert your sanding belt, and then put the lever back into place. Here, you cannot really go far wrong, but you need to look at the inside of the new belt to see which way the arrows go, and always put the belt in so that the arrows point in the same direction as the belt turns. The belt slides easily over the rollers and the lever locks it easily in place... Read review

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Advantages: Light, Small, Durable, Cheap and Very Reliable
Disadvantages: Lack of power for bigger jobs.

...I use this at work as my secondry drver mainly just to attach small joints and woodwork in general. Makita have always been a big name in the world of D.I.Y.ing tools and contimue to make tools that last and last and perform to fairly good standards. These drivers are used as lightweight alternatives to the more expensive combination drills and if all you require is a cheapish drill for home usage or general small construction then this is the drill for you. Unfortunately your not going to get any sort of real power out of the \'green\' makita range as its known as these are intentienly aimed at D.I.Y.ers, you do have enough to drill small planks and boards but you can forget about drilling anything harder as their simply is not enough torque or amp power to get you anywhere. Bargain sets can be picked up for £100 or less including drill... Read review

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