1. Ultra compact driver-drill and impact driver offer best power-to-weight ratio
2. 2-Speed Driver-Drill (0-350 / 0-1,300 RPM) delivers 200 in.lbs. of Max Torque in an ultra compact size of only 1.9 lbs.
3. Variable speed Impact Driver (0-2,400 RPM) provides 800 in.lbs. of Max Torque in an ultra compact design of only 2.0 lbs.
4. Makita Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
5. 3-year warranty on tools and 1-year warranty on batteries and charger

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Makita's dynamic duo

These two little Makita's are super! I have had this set for over 2 years and they get the most use (home improvement business). I also have the big brother Makita's 18volt lith. I keep going to these two in most of my jobs because they are small , light and very powerful. The batteries last a long time and recharge quickly. Again, Makita has a true winner here.
But , what's with the fancy storage box?...keep the tin box and give me a 3rd battery in the package. Overall this combo is very very good.

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best tool purchase in years

I love tools and acquire as many as I my wife will allow--new, used, trades, reclaimed, etc. This Makita 10.8v Li-Ion combo kit is easily the best tool acquisition I have made in years! I've used them just about every day for the past two months and they have lived up to every glowing review I read prior to purchasing. There's no need to re-state all of the good stuff others have written, so I'll just highlight my own favorite features: the light weight and the well-balanced, ergonomic grip. I can use these drills skillfully with either hand after only minimal practice and they are comfortable to hold and stable in a variety of positions. Very often I'll find myself holding one upside-down with my palm at the rear of the drill or driver and directly in-line with the bit for added pressure and control. I had been a huge fan of the quick-flip drill and drive system for countersinking screws, but nothing beats having a dedicated drill and driver, especially when you can hold one in your left hand and one in your right! Buy these and you will not be disappointed.

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Fantastic For the Size

I ordered these through a "deal of the day" and I am very pleased with the size and power of these little units. I read the review criticizing the drill for not having an adjustable chuck but that is not a factor. I have bits that fit into this chuck already. The best part is that I throw these into my tool bag and they fit without adding extra bulk. The charger is even relatively compact. The power, especially for the impact driver is adequate for my needs. I couldn't be more pleased.

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Where the rubber meets the road? Drill bits meet the wood/metal?

The 5 stars is out of fairness to a kit that has not been used yet; I'll edit later, as deserving. It just arrived and I've been looking for drill bits since then. I see all the glowing reviews and only a couple of mentions that you have to use hex shank drill bits. I only read a dozen reviews before ordering, practically salivating over the great reviews. I did not realize the drill would also be a hex drive and that there's a truly limited drill bit selection on the market. The quality of most two-piece bits has been called into question on reviews of those bits. I am considering buying the adapt-a-drive keyed chuck (by Jacobs) so I can use the vast array of round bits already on hand and I did buy a set of Ryobi TiN coated bits with hex drives to try (hmmm????). I have gobs of driver stuff on hand and found that most sets only provide 5 or 6 drill bits with 30 pcs of redundant driver parts. I'd love to know how others are getting so much happy drilling done?? Thanks for any advice/input on the real business end of the work, now that we all know the units are GREAT.

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Refurbished or returned item

I received the item today. When I open the box, I noticed the scratch on the box. Also inside the box, only the drill has the plastic bag. The impact driver looks worn and not new. The date on the impact driver is 8/08, and on the drill is 12/09. Something is not right.

I am sure this is either refurbished item or returned item. I cannot believe that Amazon ship it to me as a new item.



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1. Auto Feed System replacement spool eliminates time spent hand-winding string trimmers
2. 30-Feet replacement line is factory wound for a superior feed
3. Utilizes centrifugal force for maximum performance
4. Includes a 0.065-Inch diameter line
5. Compatible with most Black & Decker string trimmers

Customer Review :

Black And Decker Replacement Spools

I love my Black and Decker cordless trimmer. It's east to use and the Trimmer
Spools are easy to replace.

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Good purchase

It's always a good experience to purchase items through Amazon.com. It was easy to find this product on Amazon. The product was delivered as promised. The product was what I needed.

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extra string

Don't need it now but someday I will and will be glad I have it. It's a tough product and very easy to install

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Spare Me A Review

Bought a B&D cordless trimmer and while I have no trouble rewinding a string trimmer spool by hand, thought this was cheap enough to have sitting in the garage to avoid the chore.
So far, I've had really good life from the original spool in the trimmer, so haven't even needed to go into the spares yet. If the replacements work as well as what came in the trimmer (and it should be the same stuff right?) I don't know if I'll ever have to buy more of these!

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home use

it is my openion that the prewound spools is a great idea and convient and the price at amazon i do not believe they can be beat they are dependable to work they feed out when needed and not one of 1/2 dozen has not tangled i tried 3 and in turn ordered 18 spools more compleately satisfied i saved $2.32 a spool from 2 other competors

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1. Hooks are designed with a rubber coating to protect your bicycle from scratches
2. Robust engineering allows you to lift heavy bikes--55lbs capacity
3. For ceilings up to 12ft
4. Safe locking mechanism prevents accidental release
5. Thick rope
6. Lifetime warranty

Customer Review :

Great Concept, Poor Execution

Great idea but unfortunately did not work. Lifted the bike ok but the clamps that attached to the seat and handle bars could easily slip off. Based on that I was not prepared to trust my $2500 road bike and nearby car to it. I stuck with good old stable ceiling hooks and hang my bikes upside down. On the positive note, return was excepted no problem for a full refund by DTX International Inc.

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Works great, need tall garage ceiling

Need tall ceilings to hang the bike up high enough. Works great, except I have to duck when I cross my garage. Still I have a lot of extra space now that the bikes are up and out of the way. Just bought a third bike hoist. Now I need to find a spot to install it where I won't hit my head.

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bicycle Hoist

This product is good for what it does. I have put up four(4) of this item at verious times and I like how they free up the garage floor space.

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Less Here than Meets the Eye

You are not going to mount your bicycles with what comes in the package. The manufacturer neglects to tell you that the lifting device is not designed to be mounted on the ceiling and the picture on the web is deceptive. It is designed to be mounted on a 2X4 that is then attached to the ceiling. The 2X4 is not in the box, the bolts to attach the 2X4 to the ceiling are not in the box.

If you decide to forego buying the wood and simply attach the pulleys to the joists in the ceiling you are still going to have to go to the hardware store because the screws included in the box are way too short to reach the joists through the sheetrock on the ceiling and the heads are too small to securely hold the pulley platform.

So keep in mind that regardless of how you finally decide to mount your bicycles, you are not going to do it without a trip to the hardware store.

After I got the longer screws (I had no desire to go to the extra steps with the 2X4s) the device mounts easily and the bicycle rises majestically to the ceiling. The front hook fits securely on the handlebars, but the rear hook can have problems with some of the seats that split in the rear.

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Not sure why all the bad reviews

I purchased this item and initially I was skeptical because of all of the poor reviews. But I figured I would give it a try as it was so cheap. When I was prepared for the worst, but what I received was a good product that installed easily. The installation hardware was not the best, but it was good enough. We are holding up a single bike here, so we don't need grade 8 airplane quality bolts. The instructions were straight forward and with in about 15 minutes I had my 10 year old trek bike hanging on the ceiling. As others have mentioned the brackets that secure the bike to the hoist are not what is pictured in this page. However, what was included worked just fine and it would take a major earthquake or structural damage to my house for the bike to fall. If I were to ever become concerned with the mounting brackets, the fix would be as simple as a piece of cord wrapped around the seat and handle bars.

With this mount I was able to reclaim that space in my garage, and because of that, this product was well worth the little money I paid for it.


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1. Provides compact emergency protection in all weather conditions.
2. Made of durable insulating mylar material designed by NASA for space exploration
3. Retains/reflects back 90% of body heat.
4. Reusable, waterproof and windproof.
5. 52" X 84"

Editorial Review :

This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured.Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter. Also great for camping, hiking, and surviving the cold outdoors. Excellent as liner of sleeping bag.

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Product Substitution

I ordered 4 Quake Kare Emergency, Item 3AQK-4P, Thermal Blankets and received 4 EverDixie Rescue blankets. I thoroughly researched the Quake Kare product and am not happy with the substitution.

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Reluctantly, a 1 Star for deception

Okay, look at the reviews for this product, and look at the dates. It was stated some time ago that a buyer orded Quake Care blankets, you know- LIKE THE PICTURE! But that buyer got EverDixie blankets. Now, all this time I later, I paid my money for the Quake Care blankets listed in the description and shown in the picture yet I too was sent the ED ones. I haven't yet opened one to see if it's worthwhile...it sort of defeats the purpose to waste one to see if it's usable (I already know the QC product is, I've used them before).

Maybe the product I got is decent but it's not the product I was sold. Given that this bait and switch is an ongoing affair, I can see no other word to use but fraud. Did I send them back? They were $5 bucks, not worth messing with. That's probably what the vendor figures...no one will bother. So no, I didn't send them back but I will at least alert potential buyers that this vendor is knowingly, willingly defrauding buyers by sending them a different product than they agreed to purchase.

Amazon.com should ditch this sleezy, disreputable seller. And if that seller simply doesn't realize their copy is outdated, this should be the notice they need to correct it. But since they've been doing this for quite a while I imagine they just don't care.

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Not what I ordered but works OK

I ordered a Quake Kare item but received a different brand. While the item I received works for my purposes I do not trust this seller anymore and will never order from them again.

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Exactly as described.

There were a few reviews wherein either the wrong number of blankets or an alternative brand of blankets were received. I just got my blankets in the mail today. Two four-packs of Quake Kare emergency blankets, exactly what I ordered. The blankets are high quality and seem fairly durable. They don't seem to flake and won't rip or tear easily. Shipping was fast too.

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There when you need them.

These emergency blankets are great to take with you camping or for preparedness. Keep a couple in the car for emergencies like car accidents you may come across. We have ours in our bug out bags.

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