Makita FD10R1 12V Max CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4" Hex Driver-Drill Kit with 2.0Ah Battery - Compact Power Tool for DIY Projects, Home Repairs & Professional Construction Work

Although the majority of my power tools, all my power tools are cordless, are in the 18v class; I have some 12v Makita CXT tools to compliment my 18v lineup.Before continuing, let me state I have purchased this drill/driver myself, I have not been offered a fee for this review and so on. In short- the opinions within, in addition to not being scientific, are my own and only my own.My experience is the 12v lineup compliments my 18v lineup very well. Just this summer I assembled two large swing sets for close friends and repaired a third that had been handed down after 10 years of use. In assembling and repairing - I often found grabbing the 12v drill driver was preferred. The combination of having the necessary power and battery life for installing fasteners in a smaller profile and lower weight meant I wasn’t as fatigued after driving 500-750 screws into some of these play sets. Sure if I was a tradesman and perhaps used to driving hundred of screws each day- perhaps the weight of an 18v driver wouldn’t be something I was so unaccustomed to- but I am not and on 90+ degree days and in the sun for 12-14 hours; every advantage was welcomed.What was also welcomed was those benefits, less tangibly, meant better results. Not only is using an 18v hammer drill driver to install 100- 1” outdoor screws for cedar plank flooring overkill, the weight leads to fatigue and fatigue, by extension, worse results.It was also convenient and faster having multiple drill/drivers, impacts and wrenches on each job. I didn’t have to change bits each time I ran into different size fasteners and drill bits. The CXT Driver was used mostly for 1” to 1-1/2” Phillips and Robertson screws and 1/8” to 1/4” drill bits (for pilot holes). 12v was also preferred for the smaller 3/8” hex fasteners and even the 1/2” bolts. The 18v subcompact and regular drill/drivers and impacts were used for larger 1/2 holes and several 7/8” bolts to secure the main beams.And as my preferred platform for hanging pictures or assembling flat pack furniture; the 12v CXT stores compactly in my hall closet, ready for action.In conclusion this is a well built tool with equally impressive performance that you’d expect from Makita. I found excellent features, smooth operations and performed well up to the parameters is is designed for. I have no hesitation saying that for many tasks on a job site- this driver would perform admirably.