Makita DF457DWE 18V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver+2 Batteries $99 (Was $199) @ Bunnings Warehouse

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Saw it on today's herald sun Vic paper. should be nationwide.

A very good chance to stop buying the cheapie/crappie drills and buy A real one this time.

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Makita (model no. DF457DWE) 18V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver with 2 Batteries $99 (Was $199) @ Bunnings Warehouse

Same price for hammer drill HP457DWE, Thanks to all fellow Ozbargainers for the feedback.

$257 here

Powered by1.1Ah Lithium-Ion batteries which can be fully charged in 60 minutes using the included charger, the all metal gear construction of the Makita 18V Mobile Driver Drill ensures high transmission durability, with gears completely covered for protection for dust.
• Single sleeve keyless chuck
• Ergonomically designed rubberised soft grip
• Mechanical 2 speed gearing
• Variable speed control by trigger
• Includes 2 batteries

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- bargaino on 18/10/2013 - 10:56
  
  Actual battery capacity listed on the batteries themselves is 1.3Ah.
  
  Not from a 60 minute charge though. It might take more than 2 hrs to get that.
  Thats why they spec'ed it lower.
  - cheepwun on 18/10/2013 - 11:31
    
    +1
    
    Thats why they spec'ed it lower.
    
    Thin cardboard sleeve that wraps around the box proudly proclaims Compact and lightweight design with 1.3Ah battery too.
    
    Check it for yourself. So it seems the battery has been updated and/or website specs are wrong. I charged one battery already and the charger seems to stop after less than an hour rather than top the battery up further. Charger only draws 0.3W from powerpoint when done, so I doubt it's charging the battery further than what it states (60 mins).
    
    Of course I can test this further when I fully deplete the battery & charge it up again. But there is really no reason for them to state 1.3Ah on the box and on the battery & not give you that.
    - bargaino on 18/10/2013 - 11:42
      
      I wouldn't worry about it. No doubt the cells are rated at 1.3.
      Fast chargers may well stop sooner, but that means the batteries will last longer.
      Also consider storing in a cool place, not a hot shed.
    - cheepwun on 18/10/2013 - 12:02
      
      Yeah, good tip. They definitely last longer when kept cool.
    - salem on 18/10/2013 - 12:48
      
      crap. I've been storing my cordless tools in the "utility closet" in my apartment that also has the hot water heater…time to re-arrange some bits and bobs I guess.
    - eug on 18/10/2013 - 13:02
      
      +1
      
      It should be cooler on the floor.. if it is, just store it there?
- Rumbaar on 18/10/2013 - 13:51
  
  I got one with the 1.3Ah capacity, but they are older spec versions. The current 'new' versions are 1.1Ah. I found one of the older 1.3 version behind the 1.1 at the South Morang, VIC Bunnings.
billp on 18/10/2013 - 10:27

+4

These are NOT part of the LXT line of Makitas, as in the batteries are not interchangeble. Still an awesome price, they (called me back!!!) have some at bunnings ashfield nsw
- nfr on 18/10/2013 - 10:31
  
  Thanks, I was wondering whether to buy just for the batteries and charger.
- knackers on 18/10/2013 - 14:45
  
  damn…!!
- Snoop on 18/10/2013 - 15:09
  
  They're not interchangable with the LXT range, but will be with a few other 18v products (from the cheaper range)!
Peccavi on 18/10/2013 - 10:28

Just bought one at Villawood NSW.
Like others, it was advertised at $199 but scanned at $99.

Noob question, but what should I look for when buying drill bits (aside from getting the right type (wood, masonry, etc))?
- altomic on 18/10/2013 - 11:57
  
  bunnings sell a black metal box of drill bits. has 14 different sizes - smaller sizes have 20 of each and varies in quantity to the larger sizes having 2 or 3. I bought one of them 2 years ago. it was $14-ish. can't see it on the website but saw it instore a few weeks ago at Rothwell.
  
  I'd recommend that set. I have used them for wood (most drill bits go into wood), steel and concrete.
  
  depends on how large you want the hole to be. I had to drill some 8mm holes into concrete for dynabolts to hold down my shed. I bought a proper masonry drill bit for that (el-cheapo and it did the job). but did try one of the 8 mm bits from the above mentioned box and it was fine.
  - bargaino on 18/10/2013 - 13:28
    
    it was $14-ish
    
    You mean $14, not $14X, right? I could not find it.
WizKid on 18/10/2013 - 10:42

Is Makita better or the ALDI one on sale tomorrow https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/saturday-19-october-…
- ironpaw on 18/10/2013 - 11:00
  
  +4
  
  Makita for sure.
picant on 18/10/2013 - 10:59

Just got one from Bunnings Notting Hill VIC. They just put a pile of them for sale.
Gomo on 18/10/2013 - 11:05

+2

Got mine from Bunnings rocklea :)

http://imgur.com/s7xMmtw

For people in the brisbane area,

Oxley - No Stock
Rocklea - 1 left in stock
browns plains 2 left in stock

I rang up before going anywhere at first they didn't believe me lol.. but they usually can put em aside for you :)

Good luck everyone! thanks again OP for the post!
- Blakes7 on 18/10/2013 - 13:46
  
  Thanks for the info, I just picked up the last one from Rocklea :)
cpho on 18/10/2013 - 11:05

Im assuming these are now made in china?
- Gomo on 18/10/2013 - 11:24
  
  Yes made in china under Makita spec,
- iDroid on 18/10/2013 - 16:56
  
  Yep, but that's not always bad. I just bought one of these (well the HP457DWE - the hammer drill brother also $99) to replace my 13 year old Makita 6222D that still works great except the batteries no longer hold a charge. I've put that drill through hell. (I'm not a tradie)
  
  I saw that it was made in China and thought "ok it's not going to be the same", but then I got home and check my 6222D - made in China… 13 years of usefulness…
  
  I'm willing to risk it again :)
  
  For $99 it's a bargain!
team teri on 18/10/2013 - 11:15

+2

This is a great deal, usually just the charger and batteries cost more. Build quality of Makita tools is great, no comparison to the el cheapo brands.

To complete your set (for sinking large screws into hardwoord) I recommend an impact driver, like this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAKITA-18V-CORDLESS-IMPACT-DRIVER…

Batteries should be compatible. Even if the 1.1 Ah it comes with is quite small, just have one on the charger and use the other one. Swap over once an hour or so.

Or get yourself a 3 Ah battery off Ebay.

Edit: a positive of the small battery is the reduced weight. With the impact driver the power to weight ratio goes through the roof!
- Grish on 18/10/2013 - 12:08
  
  Just curious, would the stock charger with this be re-usable for a 3Ah battery?
  - Snoop on 18/10/2013 - 12:31
    
    Just curious, would the stock charger with this be re-usable for a 3Ah battery?
    
    So long as it's the same type (shape) of battery, then normally their chargers cover multiple amperage and voltages!
    - billp on 18/10/2013 - 13:05
      
      its not part of LXT range so I doubt batteries interchangeable
- knackers on 18/10/2013 - 14:46
  
  don't believe its compatible with the 3.0 Ah batteries
  - Snoop on 18/10/2013 - 15:11
    
    I' be surprised. Someone will have to check what model charger it comes with as all other ones Makita list will do from 1.3 - 3.0Ah batteries. But as stated above, not the LXT range!
  - Snoop on 18/10/2013 - 19:07
    
    Definitely not compatible with the standard batteries BL1815 or BL1830 that are for sale separately.
- paul_ahb on 19/10/2013 - 17:43
  
  I just went to get one from my local Bunnings but I found that the 18v batteries are NOT compatible with other 18v Makita tools. I could not attach one to any of the Makita tools that they had on display. They are not the same size. Don't think that you can use this as a starter kit or to add to an existing Makita kit.
GuessNot on 18/10/2013 - 11:16

Just bought from notting hill also. About 10 left. The hammer drill scanned at $99 also so got that too. Thanks!
- ESEMCE on 18/10/2013 - 11:22
  
  Makita?
  if so, time to post another bargain!
  - cheepwun on 18/10/2013 - 11:34
    
    Yes, I'm curious too. Which hammer drill?
    - altomic on 18/10/2013 - 11:58
      
      +7
      
      Stop! hammer drill post time
  - GuessNot on 18/10/2013 - 11:35
    
    +2
    
    Yes the makita hp457dwe. Looks like it's part of the same range. It was in with the drill drivers so I had it scanned and the bunnings guy was surprised it also was at $99. Have just opened up and it only has 1.1AH batteries, as per the box and receipt.
    
    Just beware there is a mobile driver drill which has the 1.3 batteries and the driver drill such has 1.1 batteries.
- Fanzao on 18/10/2013 - 11:34
  
  -1
  
  Makita? then why not a hammer drill!!!!
- Peccavi on 18/10/2013 - 11:57
  
  Does the hammer drill have to option to turn off the hammer action?
  If so, doesn't it mean that the hammer drill can do everything the drill driver can do, for the same price?
  - ESEMCE on 18/10/2013 - 12:12
    
    I've never seen a hammer drill that doesn't have this option..
    So yes it's preferable unless you need 2 batteries
    - BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 12:19
      
      The hammer drill I just bought (HP457DWE) actually comes with 2 batteries as well.
    - ESEMCE on 18/10/2013 - 12:52
      
      Awesome…
      steevee above said that the Hammer only had one..
      Check the packaging guys!
m0tyrider on 18/10/2013 - 11:32

Dumb Question - Do you think it will tighten/crack wheel nuts?
- Snoop on 18/10/2013 - 11:42
  
  +3
  
  Most car wheel nuts should be tightened between about 105Nm - 120Nm depending on the actual wheel/nut/car! This tool is rated to a max of 42Nm, so NO!
- eug on 18/10/2013 - 11:44
  
  +3
  
  It'll tighten them, but it won't be tight enough! This one does 42Nm, you want over 100Nm. You'll need an impact driver for that.
  
  oops, beaten by snoop!
  - Snoop on 18/10/2013 - 12:07
    
    +2
    
    Nothing wrong with a well informed second opinion!
  - eddomak on 20/10/2013 - 00:42
    
    +1
    
    Ideally you'd use an impact wrench for tightening wheel nuts, rather than an impact driver. The main difference is that the impact wrench only has a rotational force applied. The impact driver applies force both rotationally (for the tightening action) as well as downwards (so that the screw goes into the material, and the bit will not slip out of head of the screw).
  - Snoop on 20/10/2013 - 18:31
    
    +1
    
    And even more so, you'd use a specific torque bar that's rated to the correct tension of your wheel/car! Be very careful just throwing any old impact wrench on your wheel nuts as my new one is rated to 140Nm, but a lot are 150, 160 up to 230Nm… Good luck getting them back off by hand on the side of the road. Either that or replacing your studs after you've snapped them!!!
    Personally speaking, unless you're at a tyre shop or have the right equipment, you're much better off doing it by hand!!!
- giventofly on 18/10/2013 - 13:59
  
  I quite like the Bosch range of Impact Drivers (wrenches) - little units, but tons of power. They'll do them just fine.
- m0tyrider on 18/10/2013 - 19:55
  
  +1
  
  Cheers fellas, I bought the Hammer Drill variant, figured the hammer had more features! As you can turn it to drill/screw and hammer modes. Ended up getting mine for $75 cause the case was all scratched up!
  
  Saw a fellow ozbarginer there too!
hongas on 18/10/2013 - 11:37

Anyone tried to get one in WA bunnings store?

also

could you someone take picture (scan) of the whole news paper clipping? please?
thank you

just in case I have to show the bunnings staff? please?
- fluffyd1 on 18/10/2013 - 14:46
  
  Just picked up 2 of them from Bunnings Innaloo (WA) had 4 or 5 left on shelf. The chap there said quite a few people had seen it in today's newspaper. Wasn't sure as haven't read a newspaper in years, i was just hoping after reading Ozb.
  
  Goodluck.
- Lvl1pro on 18/10/2013 - 15:41
  
  I also just came back from the Joondalup store and it had scanned for $99, there was also at least 5 there as well.
- Stalker on 18/10/2013 - 21:21
  
  2 at Mindarie for anyone keen.
  
  I ended up buying a corded Ryobi to replace my current corded Ryobi (which locked up today after 7 years or so) as I needed the hammer action and am not fussed about cordless.
  
  The guy in the tool shop reckons the Makita was a great deal at $99!
  - Jake D on 21/10/2013 - 13:06
    
    I was in there sunday arvo and was out of luck. Obviously 2 days too late if there were only 2 on friday.
    
    I did come home with a nice Ryobi drill/driver though, which I'm happy for my wife to THINK I got for a bargain price….
tusker on 18/10/2013 - 11:41

How does this one compare to the Ryobi One+ 18V set ? http://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-one-18v-cordless-drill-driv…

Seems like it's a more powerful drill, and the batteries are reusable.
- stumo on 18/10/2013 - 11:48
  
  That ryobi kit only comes with the piddly 3 hour one+ charger. If u have other one+ tools then get it. If you haven't then get the makita.
  - bargaino on 18/10/2013 - 13:31
    
    Charging li-ion is not linear. You might get 60% or better in one hour.
- giventofly on 18/10/2013 - 14:00
  
  +1
  
  Makita >>>> Ryobi.
Fanzao on 18/10/2013 - 11:43

can anyone shed some light?
hammer drill driver or drill driver? which one better?
- eug on 18/10/2013 - 11:45
  
  Depends on what you want to do with it.
  Drill holes in brick/concrete? Hammer drill.
  If not, drill driver.
- BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 12:21
  
  I just got the hammer version which replaces my NimH driven Makita (only thing failing is the batteries - will still use it) and it looks longer than the non-hammer version.
- bargaino on 18/10/2013 - 13:32
  
  The hammer model is the same thing, but with hammer function. Was marked $20 more in shop.
  
  I don't see any reason to buy the non-hammer model. I have a brick house, so hammer is essential.
unity1 on 18/10/2013 - 11:43

At Vermont Sth they have 2 types for $99. One they said was a hammer drill and the other was a normal type. Which is the best to get?
- cpho on 18/10/2013 - 11:51
  
  +2
  
  If the hammer one has an option to turn the hammer off, then get the hammer one if theyre the same price
  - unity1 on 18/10/2013 - 11:57
    
    Thanks, got the hammer one. Yes, the hammer can be turned off.
- justtoreply on 18/10/2013 - 11:58
  
  Q: If you had a hammer drill and an impact drill, is there a good reason to purchase the "regular" drill that this deal is based on?
  
  (completely ignore that you can get the hammer drill and turn the hammer function off: This is a general question about the differences in drills)
  - nookular on 18/10/2013 - 12:13
    
    +2
    
    The drill/DRIVER is good for installing screws because it has adjustable torque, whereas the hammer drill does not.
    Edit: Just noticed the HP457DWE Impact drill also has variable torque, so I have to also ask does the drill/driver offer any advantage over it?
    - BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 12:22
      
      +1
      
      Shorter in length I believe.
    - sillyhead on 18/10/2013 - 12:22
      
      +3
      
      It look with both pictures or each model next to each other, that they have the same torque adjuster. I think its more of a "Get you out of trouble" hammer function. You be reaching for the plug in one 9 times out of 10.
    - nookular on 18/10/2013 - 12:35
      
      You nailed it. It looks like the impact drill driver is the new version and it has the same specs all around, except it has the added features of the impact setting, and it's 18mm longer (not really a feature!).
      
      http://www.makita.com.sg/products_details.asp?id=1&prodID=43…
      
      vs
      
      http://www.makita.com.sg/products_details.asp?id=1&prodID=43…
    - UFO on 18/10/2013 - 13:35
      
      Not sure why everyone seems to leaning towards the hammer version- when the drill driver is much more useful in a home handyman situation?
      
      I'm not a tradie. But thinking back in the last 12 months what I've used my old cordless drill for around the house, it's had ONE masonary job, and many more odd jobs putting together a swing set and trampoline (with a socket adaptor), turning screws, drilling holes in timber and the like… and in all those situations a variable torque driver drill is much more useful.
      
      The hammer function sounds impressive folks, but for around the home handy man use the driver drill is much more useful imo.
      
      How much masonry drilling you planning on doing- really?
    - eug on 18/10/2013 - 13:45
      
      Maybe they live in brick houses.
    - justtoreply on 18/10/2013 - 13:54
      
      Been drilling masonry a lot myself. Moving house and all that. Having said that, I'm getting by and I've probably done all the masonry drilling that I need to do now.
    - BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 14:35
      
      I don't understand why the driver drill is much more useful.
      The hammer version seems to do everything that the dd does.
      Adjustable torque, variable speed switch and trigger.
      Am curious though.
FickleRick on 18/10/2013 - 11:57

+1

Just purchased one from Bunnings Kent Town SA, marked at 199 scanned at 99
Thanks OP!
justtoreply on 18/10/2013 - 12:00

+1

How do people go with keyless chucks? I've got a keyless drill and it's sh-t. Doesn't hold the bit firmly when trying to drill through something tough.
- BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 12:42
  
  +2
  
  Never had a problem with my old Makita that this is replacing. I do go to my corded drill when doing repeated drilling of tough material.
  Using Sutton Viper (aggressive?) bits I had more problems with the bit grabbing into the material and snapping my wrist around.
ChmpgneTasteBeerBdgt on 18/10/2013 - 12:06

+1

Does it make a difference that the normal drill is 2 speed and the hammer drill is variable only by the trigger?
- BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 12:39
  
  +1
  
  The hammer has the 2-speed switch on top as well, and is also variable through the trigger.
sillyhead on 18/10/2013 - 12:10

+3

The hammer version looks good, probably be heavier though.

Remmemer the hammer function is only used for masonary. For those high torque deep drilling applications, you would still want an impact driver.

The hammer drill has a hammer action into the job, where the impact driver hammers in with the turn to give more torque.
- BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 12:44
  
  +3
  
  The hammer on these drills is limited I find - once I used a stand-alone hammer drill I realised what a night/day difference there was - a hole in brick only took 10 seconds vs ages using cordless hammer.
  I still got the hammer version….. It's a bargain!
  - Snoop on 18/10/2013 - 13:10
    
    +1
    
    Couldn't agree more!!!
    - eug on 18/10/2013 - 13:13
      
      Then when you switch to a mains rotary hammer, you'll laugh at all the puny little impact drills that you used to use. ;)
    - bargaino on 18/10/2013 - 13:36
      
      Impact drill for putting a screw/plug in the wall.
      Rotary hammer for making holes to put pipes through.
      
      Horses for courses here.
    - eug on 18/10/2013 - 13:40
      
      +1
      
      Sure, but there's nothing to stop you from using a rotary hammer to put a plug into a (concrete) wall - it'll still be quicker than an impact drill.
      
      It's definitely overkill, but quicker nonetheless! And when you need to insert those large dynabolts, you'll be smiling.
- ESEMCE on 18/10/2013 - 12:54
  
  Thanks for that explanation, I've always wondered what an Impact Drill did!
- giventofly on 18/10/2013 - 14:04
  
  For someone named 'sillyhead', you aren't too silly. Spot on advice!
quarrymaster on 18/10/2013 - 12:14

+3

Doubt I'll be able to get out and get one, but feel much more informed reading through the comments! OzBargain is a great learning tool.
- nowlan on 18/10/2013 - 18:14
  
  Can not do rain checks?
sillyhead on 18/10/2013 - 12:25

The hammer one looks the goods, hope to get one on the way home from work, being $99 the deal has its bonus advantages too, with ING 5% benefits.

Though I talked to the girl at the tool shop on the phone and she said they've always been $99 and they are using the advertising to clear the stock.

Wiered that its $199 on the website. hmm
- BlamJam on 18/10/2013 - 12:46
  
  +3
  
  Was labelled at $199 at the Bunnings I went to. If it had always been $99 they would have sold like hotcakes, as the cheapo drills (Ozito) sell for ~$80-90 usually.
TintyJ on 18/10/2013 - 12:32

just picked one up from bunnings Alice Springs NT…..curiously it was not on special or out on a pallet, it was just the normal price 99$, although then the cashier and the guy checking receipts were shocked to see the price and mentioned they will get one themselves. Runout stock maybe? hammer drill was also tagged 99$
- sillyhead on 18/10/2013 - 12:39
  
  +2
  
  Yeah im not sure, its hard because unless its a fire sale they always mark down to everyday low price anyway, because its end of line. And then you can watch their crazy possesed head spin when the rep says. "Its our normal price, everything is on sale on all time, the cheapest everyday price is always at bunnings for everything…. the prices mostly come out at night… mostly"
sillyhead on 18/10/2013 - 12:46

Its was the same with the previous rennovator tool deal, it was on clearance special, but when I went there there was nothing to indciate the special, normal product stand, it was marked at $29 everyday low price.
gbak17 on 18/10/2013 - 12:49

Thanks to the poster. Perfect timing as my old drill charger packed it in. Picked one up from Melton Vic Bunnings today.
CVonC on 18/10/2013 - 12:50

damn i still haven't used my $65 Ryobi from —> http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/93326
- unity1 on 18/10/2013 - 13:01
  
  +1
  
  Time to trade it in and get a new one.
  - CVonC on 18/10/2013 - 15:07
    
    LOL can u do that at bunnings?
- DarwinBoy on 18/10/2013 - 22:01
  
  Its a handy little unit, I'm wondering if this might also be handy.
Ryxxi on 18/10/2013 - 13:10

Thanks op, got the lucky last from bunnings on princes highway;)
Rayman161 on 18/10/2013 - 13:21

I think the Dk18041 is better purchase option include normal drill and impact, 3 batteries and charger for 199 down from 299

This was posted 10 years 6 months 19 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Makita DF457DWE 18V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver+2 Batteries $99 (Was $199) @ Bunnings Warehouse

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