Makita DA 4000

I used to use Milwaukee electric drills and battery powered tools. Once I bought and used the Makita, I'll never go back to another brand. The Makita tools are far superior to other brands. We use them in the electrical industry every day all day long and the Makita are the best. This right angle drill has as much power as the Milwaukee but is much lighter. I would highly recommend them to anyone. The only problem that I had with the right angle tool was the shipping. The box was dented pretty bad. Don't know if it was shipped that way or was damaged in shipment. But the tool itself was fine and I didn't need the box anyway.

but durability remains to be seen. Case is unnecessarily large and flimsy. Otherwise, will surpass any amateur and semi-pro's needs. Pros running wires or installing plumbing daily will pass on this model.

I have owned this drill for about 3 years. I am an electrician and use the drill almost daily. I've never had it run out of power (although when I'm drilling through more than 6 inches of wood I will reduce my bit down to 3/4 inch. The plastic collar of the side handle has broken a little after getting dropped on a wood subfloor in 30 degree weather, but I think that's almost to be expected. What I like most is that it's light (which means a lot when you are carrying it up and down a ladder all day, and that it's quiet!! This is a big plus because often the drill is only a couple feet from your ears. I know I could wear hearing protection but it's easier to just buy a quiet drill. Today I'm buying a second one for another employee I've been so pleased!