Drills Makita: varieties, selection and rules of use

In every house there is a need to drill something from time to time. And in order to solve this problem, it is necessary to use reliable, modern equipment. Just like Makita drills.

A similar device, as everyone knows, punches holes in various materials. The Makita drill can be used to machine drywall sheets, concrete surfaces, metal structures and more. To perform the main function, any electric drill has holes for fixing the drill. The size of the drill is selected according to how large the hole needs to be drilled.

The Makita power tool, as practice shows, performs many works that are inaccessible to products of other brands. The reason for this superiority is not a simple increase in power (this is a dead-end path, since the size of the tool and its weight increase).

Makita developers prefer to achieve their goals through the use of modern technologies and original design solutions. They managed to achieve a high speed of basic manipulations. Thanks to the efforts of the engineers, it was possible to increase the torque, therefore, productivity increases significantly.

However, nothing is perfect. So the drills of the Japanese manufacturer sometimes cause a lot of questions from consumers. Some modifications have an uncomfortable cable that is too short, sometimes there is no case. Some device versions are subject to frequent breakdowns. There is only one way out - to carefully choose the most suitable design.

Drills are usually divided into home and professional. The difference between the two is due to the following characteristics:

• power level;
• duration of operation;
• twist speed of the drill;
• the largest diameter of the holes to be prepared.

Of course, you will have to pay for the increased characteristics of the tool, so you must first find out how often you have to drill, what the amount of work will be.

Such a device is needed for such purposes as:

• chisel walls for wiring and other communications;
• punching passages in concrete and masonry;
• chipping off ceramic tiles and durable finishing materials.

A conventional hammer drill is slightly inferior in performance to a hammer drill. And yet it is, undoubtedly, the tool of a professional builder. This technique can be safely used when you need to break through a brick wall.

The hammer drill uses a pair of ratchets that touch during operation. Thanks to the ability to disconnect them on command hammer drill can be easily converted to bumpless modeif necessary.

This design eliminates the possibility of drilling materials that are harder than wood. But this does not mean that the hammerless drill is unambiguously bad. It helps a lot when you need to assemble furniture, boxes, hang something on a wooden wall..

Household drilling machines are divided into cordless and electric. Having a battery means increased mobility, but a network retrofit can last much longer and is usually lighter.

As for the screwdriver, this is not a drill in the proper sense of the word, but a separate kind of tools. However, the principle of operation is the same. All screwdrivers are powered by a built-in battery.

In conclusion, it is worth saying a little about the special modifications of the drills. So, magnetic drills are not so much a construction device as an industrial one. If it is used on construction sites, then it is very limited. If there is no need to repair a crane truck or build a railway bridge, such a structure is unlikely to be needed. Therefore, for domestic purposes, they are used extremely rarely.

Drill mixer Is a type of device that is necessary for mixing various liquids and for giving them a special consistency. Compared to simple boring machines and even rock drills, this technique has more powerful bearings.

It is worth noting that a drill mixer is suitable only if no more than 15 liters of working mixture needs to be processed in 1 step.... With a greater interchangeable need, you will have to buy specialized mechanisms. But this is already a topic for a separate conversation. An angle drill rarely has more than 350 watts of power. The number of revolutions she also reduced when compared with more advanced technique. But when assembling furniture at home, such drilling machines are very valuable.

Having dealt with the main types of drilling machines, you now need to figure out how to buy the right model. It should be noted that this information does not only apply to Makita brand products. First of all, you need to decide where exactly to buy the drill. Each option has its own strengths and weaknesses. So, when buying on the secondary market (through ads or from friends), you can find out as much information as possible about a particular car, but there is a great danger of deception. In addition, there is definitely no guarantee for the tool. If it has been actively used for a long time or stored in improper conditions, breakdown will be inevitable in the near future.

It makes sense to contact large construction supermarkets and department stores if you need quality assurance first of all. However, in the absence of special knowledge, one does not have to rely on professional advice - for the most part "amateurs of a wide profile" work there. Professionals usually go to power tool shops that are well known to them. The salespeople working there can provide meaningful recommendations.

Having dealt with a suitable place of sale, it is now necessary to inquire about the configuration of the device. Along with drills, bits are often purchased that allow you to solve specific problems.

Most often, the kit should include the following items:

• stops that support the specified drilling angle and drill entry depth automatically;
• collet chucks that allow you to work with miniature drills;
• sawdust blowing devices.

Several models of drills under the Makita brand are worth considering.

• Version 6501 capable of developing high revs (up to 4500 in 60 seconds). The hull is relatively small and weighs only 900 g. Depth gauge is provided. Steel structures can be drilled 6.5 mm and wood structures 9 mm.
• Of the corner drills, DA6301 deserves attention.... In addition, this design can also play the role of a mixer. Low rotation speed and solid torque make it safe to use when drilling "difficult" materials. And also the product manifests itself well when mixing a thick liquid. During continuous operation, 0.81 kW per hour is consumed.

• If you need drill with diamond core bit, it is pertinent to pay attention to DBM131... This machine is optimized for wet processing of concrete and natural stone. The built-in motor develops power up to 1700 W. The device is designed in such a way that the speed does not change even under load. The diameter of the holes to be prepared can vary from 70 to 132 mm.
• Drill 6300-4 is deservedly considered a universal device.... It can work at 4 different speeds, which allows it to handle a wide variety of materials. The parts that change the speed of rotation are very well thought out. Wooden structures can be drilled to a diameter of 30 mm. For steel, this figure is 13 mm.

When you need to remove the chuck from the power drill for the first time, be sure to read the instructions... This requirement seems to be self-evident, but a lot of drilling machines were damaged due to too rough efforts, "because they cannot be removed in any way."

Regardless of the modification of the chuck and drilling device, the replacement of chucks is carried out only after disconnecting from the mains. It is advisable to place the drill on a table or other flat surface so that it does not fall or break. Hold the drill with both hands during operation.

The power cord must not touch the drill or even the accessory. Before starting work, you should make sure that there is no hidden wiring in the walls and partitions. If it is still there, you need to have a clear idea of ​​the wire routes.

When you have to drill often and for a long time, you should definitely use earplugs. When drilling in metal, protective goggles are required. When handling dusty materials, it is imperative to use a respirator or at least a regularly changed gauze bandage.

It is forbidden to store the drill in damp, cold rooms and in rooms with an unstable climate, especially on the street. It can be moved to the right place only in a special case, other containers are not suitable.

Consumer ratings for Makita drills are certainly favorable. So, battery devices of this brand are easy to charge and have high power. Even those who actively operate the equipment give positive feedback. At the same time, no deformations are noticeable for a long time. Only sometimes the stability of the pads on the cases is slightly disturbed.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Makita HP1640 hammer drill.