Review on Makita DF012DSE Lithium Ion Driver Drill Auto Stop: Reliable Technology for Effortless Drilling by Nathan Jones

Benefits. Lightweight (just over 1.2 lbs) 2 speed clutch LED switch for lighting Lockout switch to prevent accidental activation Cons. torque. False advertising. It's much weaker. 40 inches in pounds is max torque in my opinion. I found that I had to loosen the screws by hand before this driver could rotate. Very disappointing. I've always liked Makita, but this is a failure. The power switch (such as forward/reverse) is operated with the thumb. Not a good idea. To have a firm grip on an instrument, you need a thumb; It would be great if his switch was designed to be triggered with the index finger. Working with your index finger (usually in pistol mode) is a must for any left-hander. I'm right-handed and still find it uncomfortable. The design of the trigger positioning is not well thought out. Just a lightbulb. Other brands have up to three lights to fully illuminate the entire work area. $183 for what it actually does is way too much. There are other options weighing at least 40 inches. Torque power for about $100 (maybe even less).