Makita 12v BL Screwdriver (Imported for the UK) 

Just a note that (in Oct. 2021) the brushless Makita 1/4" driver is available in Canada as model Makita DF032DZ and as a kit with two 1.5Ah batteries and charger as model DF032DSYE.

Turns out I bought this thinking it was an impact, good thing I saw this video, returning it and buying the right tool now! thanks

I have this as well as the 18v version. They are basically the same motor and gearbox to the 12v brushless drill and the 18v being the same the 18v subcompact brushless drill. I am an ikea and other flatpack installer and as much as i love impact drivers. They are often too violent for that stuff. Plus in a customers home the sound these make is sooo much more acceptable than hours of impact driver noise. But you still get the compact size and 1/4" chuck

Seen so many RU-vid videos on tools that every time you were using the drill I was expecting the tap-tap-tap sound of an impact driver 😂😅

DF032D is called here in Spain. And i really love this tool, its a 12V mtfbeast!!. Im authorized especialist electrician and I use this to tight breakers screws and more. The clutch is very precise in torque. Batteries last very well. And has power to drill some good holes. Very compact and light.

My Makita 12v brushless impact driver is my favorite tool in the bag, super light lots of power and good runtime

i bought one last Christmas bought it used like new from amazon uk and i love this thing

Wow! That Makita is a beast! I have several 12 volt screwdrivers. The Hilti is my favorite. I have 2 Milwaukee’s the 1 speed and the newer 2 speed. All are capable tools. My 2nd favorite is a Makita that is 10.8 volt white model that is over 10 years old and works like a charm. It’s amazing how the 12 volt line has evolved. Thx for the informative video

This makita became my favorite drill. Thanks for your video.

Hiltis trigger is a work of art

Very nice- I’m a big fan of the Makita subcompact drill and impact, and use a Festool csx for fine screwdriving things.

Thanks for the test on this one! Funny story about this driver; it's the same motor and body as the one on the makita FD07R1, and on the cover of the FD07R1's manual (you can look up "makita FD07R1 manual" online and still see it on the pdf from makita's site) is the FD08, which is the driver you're testing in this video. After all that, why the FD08 never was officially released in the states, I have no idea. But if it had, I'd still have makita tools in my workshop. These 12v screwdrivers are my favorite tools too! I've used a few looking for my "perfect" driver. I'll be picking up the dewalt soon. When shopping for the bosch and milwaukee, keep in mind milwaukee makes two models of their screwdriver, one fuel brushless and one brushed. And bosch just released the GSR12V-300HX late last year. That's the one I currently favor. The milwaukee fuel is pretty beastly, but it's heavy. Looking forward to the shootout!

feel that about the 12v screwdrivers, those are my favorite too. haha. i swap between an old m12 and the hercules 12v most times. solid video. pretty sure you arent gonna touch any harbor tools but the herc aint too bad

I have the 18v version of this makita drill, been using it for years. speed 1 is for screwing only and speed 2 is for drilling only, if you use it any other way it will eventually damage the motor

Thanks for the info brother. You know I'm a Makita guy so I order my Makita 12v screwdriver last night.

Hey Man Caver if you're going all the way with the screwdrivers, after you get the Milwaukee. Bosch also makes a brushless one (Bosch PS22-02 12-volt Max Brushless). Just in case, Ha,ha!

Hey Dave! Check out the balance on that Makita! Ha ha never fell off your bench! I have to agree with you on the quick connect collet, but with a caveat. I have Never had an issue with a non quick connect collet. I believe they hold better as well. Just look at the issues with the Gen3 Milwaukee Impact. Think about it averybody, you always have to pull the collet to release the bit you just used, so get a good workflow and as you take the previous bit out, you just snap in the next one, too easy! ☺️ I believe that noise was from the gear selector? A tip to all; when you change gears, lightly hit the trigger, before going full bore. This helps the newly selected gear position. Makitas of late seem to have a slightly sloppy gear change mechanism? Anyways, good content Dave. Stay safe and Healthy! 👍😁🇺🇸

This is also my favorite tool....crazy. I prefer 12V also. I have found recently, a Makita LXT model of this in 18V as well. I have the 12V Dewalt DCF601 and absolutely adore it. I even bought another to have as a backup lol, still in box! But for some reason I wanna try the Makita also lol. But I don't have any CXT stuff, and don't want another charger (too many already) So I may pick up the 18V LXT model : Makita DDF083Z. So strange these are my favorites also lol They're just so useful. Enough power when you need it for general things, but atleast on the Dewalt, a nice clutch for a soft touch as well :)

Ha,ha! I was wondering when where you going to get it. Keep the reviews coming Man Caver. Hope you get more "not U.S. available" tools for reviews in the future.

The Milwaukee 12v impact driver is the bee's knees, it is so compact I keep it in my tool pouch on my belt and use it way more than a screwdriver.

Can't wait to see the testing on the Fuel M12. I have it and love it

This is the Makita DF032DZ, easily available from any Makita reseller in Canada. I get alot of Makitas from Canada since Makita US doesn't import many SKUs.

Excellent review, like always. Greetings from Chile!

No way how did you get it??? Hahaha my man! I forgot all about being able to do that. Impressive brother, glad you listened, my favorite type as well hands down. 👏👏👏👌🤙

If your gonna import from the UK have a look at the M12FPDXKIT

Hi Dave, hope one day you' ll try Métabo 12v , drill and Métabo HPT (HiKoki elsewhere than North America) Thanks for your video 👍🇫🇷👏

Lots of the uk impacts drivers (not just makita) dont have the push in function

I just bought a makita but not the brushless one i grabbed a brushed one, I didn't know this hybrid tool was around till recently

Love makita it's my favorite

FYI, this driver is available in Canada - I'm looking at mine right now :-). Silly prices on amazon.ca but Makita dealers can order the tool in from Makita Canada and then ship to the USA - for example, bcfasteners.com/shop/makita-df032dz-14-hex-12v-drill-driver-with-brushless-motor-tool-only/ As an aside, unlike a lot of USA kits, the kit comes with two 1.5AHr batteries that do NOT have a battery gauge. For the comparisons against Hilti, etc., I'm looking forward to them, but I'm not expecting the Makita to win any performance categories - but I am expecting it to be the smallest and lightest!

Damn it! Now I want one!

You should try these test with osb or plywood it's more consistent of a material no knots it the wood an carpenters use this every day

Hi David none of the makita 18v or 12v tools have quick insert collets in the UK as makita asked their customers who said they didn't want it possibly the same with Hilti as they are a European company

Rigid vs AEG would be cool. They can use the same battery.

Just picked one up, thanks to you lol

Interesting video, thanks

Great video! I now need this 🤪

My question is why not use a smaller drill with a good clutch to drive screws, my DeWalt dcd796 has became my screwdriver, and I get the 12v tool are small and amazing. But for me I like a compact drill for screws, I hardly ever use a impact driver anymore

Hey MCT, video idea I’ve seen requested a few times on other channels. M12 fuel hackzall with a pruning blade v the new m12 hatchet mini chain saw thing. Many own the hackzall and use it for trimming branches but can’t really justify the hatchet unless we see it seriously outperform the other in a head to head of sorts.

Can you do the uk brushless version vs the u.s brushed version?

That is a nice tool

how does it compare sizewize to all their other impacts and drills, even subcompacts?

Model FD10R1 is a v12 CXT brushless screwdriver available here in the states. www.makitatools.com/products/details/FD10R1

Only Makita # Only Man Caver Tools 👍

How about to use fcuking clutch?

Cant wait for the brawl haha

Sweet tool! I watched your video where you put quarter round in your game room, and saw the statue you built of the (halo armor?) did you ever build the ryobi version you said you were gonna build?

Makita all the way they will outlast any tool out here. Japan baby they make good shit I ordered my makita stuff straight from Japan

Will it be possible to make a video with these 3 machines? Makita, dewalt, and hilti? To see which is the best and strongest? Is that I want to buy a 12v and I'm undecided, is this video will help me a lot in the decision! Thank you

Turns out this thing is extremely pricey. 260€ in Germany tool only. So its cheaper to swap the gearbox on a normal drill for this.

I love those to definitely want the makita and did you ever do the vs video

Ever looked into the 2402-20 M12 Fuel Screwdriver?

You just have to go to Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.de for Germany, you don't have to change any settings, or Amazon.jp for Japan

Nice review, I’m in the market for a new screwdriver. However couldn’t find this on the UK site. Is there a link possibly? Thanks

Cool driver! I know this is old, but I would love to have seen 2 1/2" - 3" deck screws.. or something more practical!

Where can i find the black Japanese version??

Did you ever get the Milwaukee and Bosch?

Ill take the makita...!

I am in USA, what would be the process to purchase the Makita DF032D 12Vmax CXT Brushless ?

Is the bitchuck stable? Im looking for a smaller, lighter drill to replace my bosch gsr18v28 for work, installing dropped ceilings, so the screw sizes are pretty small, maybe an inch tops. But ive tried so many drills with single1/4 quick chucks, but all the bits would rattle and noy be completely stuck, which often results in wobbles when i install screws into alluminum. Heck, even tried your hilti and i could move the bit around in in the chuck

I believe this was on the Home Depot website

Is the charger not 220 volt being from uk

Why would you want a screwdriver over an impact? Is it just so you don't over torque?

Why this over 12v impact driver?

Not even going to pretend here, but what is the difference here between this and a impact driver?

So if your impact and drill driver had a baby it would be something like this..

MCT, did you have to pay import duties and taxes?

Why get a 12v screwdriver when a 12v drill has the same features...

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What model was the Makita 12V?

It can do it but its not its purpose driving those big screws....

Wassup

The same it's here I have to use a VPN to go to home depot web site.

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