Makita DHP481 loses its head

[RossJarvis]

Hmm

After drilling only 40 odd inch and a half holes through 6 inch thick oak with an auger bit, I managed to shear the chuck holding screw off of my new Makita drill . Thinking I may be at fault I checked the spec and it says it can drill wood up to 76mm. When removing the bit with my torque wrench, it seemed to give at about 200Nm.

Was I being too adventurous or should I invoice Makita for the cost of extracting the screw :wink: ?

 

[Woodchips2]

Take it back to the retailer and ask for your money back then go out and buy a decent drill. :wink:

Regards Keith

 

[RossJarvis]

Take it back to the retailer and ask for your money back then go out and buy a decent drill. :wink:

Regards Keith

...and who makes decent drills :?...none seem to like being dropped 30 foot or being dropped down a drain :x

 

[n0legs]

...and who makes decent drills :?...none seem to like being dropped 30 foot or being dropped down a drain :x

They begin with H and are red in colour

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Buy a better bit as well?

 

[RossJarvis]

...and who makes decent drills :?...none seem to like being dropped 30 foot or being dropped down a drain :x

They begin with H and are red in colour

If that's the Liechtensteinian company I think you mean, I don't think my battery configuration scheme would easily accommodate, nor might my pocket having recently purchased a red circular saw beginning with M!!

 

[longbui]

Since it takes 200Nm to be removed, you might not use the drill correctly.
I mean drilling is push and pull right? You push for few second and then pull up to prevent drill bit stuck/jam into hardwood/metal then start another round.

I am planning to buy this one for £110, new, metallic version. Your title give me a little concern but your content explains it, so I will go for it.

 

[RossJarvis]

Since it takes 200Nm to be removed, you might not use the drill correctly.
I mean drilling is push and pull right? You push for few second and then pull up to prevent drill bit stuck/jam into hardwood/metal then start another round.

I am planning to buy this one for £110, new, metallic version. Your title give me a little concern but your content explains it, so I will go for it.

There is a very strong possibility I was not clearing the bit enough Thoroughly recommend the drill, a bit of a beast in all materials (hammer)

 

[longbui]

There is a very strong possibility I was not clearing the bit enough Thoroughly recommend the drill, a bit of a beast in all materials (hammer)

Well, then I will be happy to make the order. I am currently not in the situation of any drill-related work but I would love to get it as my gear to pair with my DTD148 at ebay
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I am selling stuff like this as a collector so I learned a lot about drill/impact driver. That is why I hope it is your fault that crush the drill head and I mean it the good way around