For instance, if you are going to be working with large sheets of wood or plastic, a cordless or corded circular saw is the way to go. Makita’s circular saws come with safety features like double safety triggers as standard, extra features like LED lights to chart your course across the wood, as well as comfortable grips. Safety is another issue. If you are worried about tripping over cables as you work, a cordless drill is obviously the way to go. Which one of the two products you choose really depends on what you need from a product like this, I think there are two major cases.

Now, you need to think about what you’ll be using the driver or drill for. If all you intend to do is drill in screws or nails, a handheld driver will be fine or, for a little more torque, an impact driver. But if you some heavy-duty wood, stone or glass drilling in mind, you’ll be better off choosing a drill with more power. You might also need a drill with a side handle, which is usually a must for working on stone or other hard materials. Like the Makita the DeWalt has a two speed gearbox which initially I thought was a shame for the same reasons as the Makita, cheaper brands have more control than this. However after using it for the day I actually think this works a little better on the DeWalt with a higher range of power on both the lower and higher gears. On the other side of the coin if you’re after Makita’s most powerful combi, then look no further than their 40V XGT range, which includes a combi, you can see that here.

Now like I say I am going to focus mainly on 18V LXT Combi Drills – this is purely due to it being the most sought-after and complex range of Makita Combis. There is of course a small range of lightweight and compact options in the 12V CXT range, which you can view here. Charge times from dead to full was a little under 1.5hours, but it lasted all day of heavy usage and only dropped down to half use. As this is a real world review this won't be that accurate but the battery is excellent. Using the DeWalt Drill

Starting off with the weight and size, it's nice and compact and lightweight, these new generation combi drills have been on a diet and lost a few pounds. I had no problem using it for the day especially with hard to reach jobs. Well, in reality there isn’t much to difference between companies like Bosch, Hilti, Makita and Hitachi. However, Makita do have several advantages that make them so popular with professionals. If you are looking for a power drill, several factors need to be considered. Firstly, you need to decide whether to go for a cordless or corded variety. Cordless drills tend to be more user friendly as you can take them wherever you like and access hard to reach parts of your home. Universal blade clamp – with jigsaws, you’ll find two types of blade (U shank and T shank). Saws with a universal blade clamp can handle both, so go for them if possible.Comfort is also a huge consideration. Makita’s drills come in a wide range of voltages and sizes. Go for a 12V model if you want something light enough to hold for extended periods, or an 18V model if you are physically stronger or only need the drill for short periods. The great advantage of multi-tool cutters for DIY fans is their size and versatility. You can attach sanding discs, grinders, saw blades and scrapers to the same tool, instead of buying tools and attachments separately. eXtreme Protection Technology (XPT) offers maximum protection against dust, debris and liquids for optimal performance in extreme conditions

Power tools are an essential part of modern life, especially if you love to spend your time tinkering with machinery or DIY projects. But why go for Makita’s products over the competition?If you’re a pro and know all about Body Only and Battery options, then skip on ahead. If not, then I’d like to clear up something that is again quite confusing. The model numbers that Makita produce are generally a 6-digit reference, which signifies the ‘Type’ of tool and the model of that tool. So for their combi drills, they start with ‘DHP’ (Which stands for ‘Drill Hammer Percussion’). Then comes the 3 numbers e.g: DHP481 (481 being the model). Then anything that comes after those 6 digits just signifies the colour or battery option. With ‘Z’ meaning ‘body only’ (no Batteries), and ‘W’ meaning ‘White’ (Special edition colour). You’ll then often see things like RTJ (DHP481RTJ) which signifies that it comes with 2x 5Ah Batteries, Charger and Case). While the debate about which brand / range of products will rage forever, and it's something we won't resolve here, what we can do is take a look at the two leading cordless hammer drills to see which one is better. Buy the Makita if, you like tools with really great build quality. Plus the Makita has an great battery life and a really fast recharge