- Do four jobs with one drill
- Change from a drill and countersink to power screwdriver
- No need to remove the driver from your power tool
- Includes: quad driver shaft, built in hex key, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, countersink driver
- Case included
Product Description
Combination drill, countersink, and screwdriver sets flat head screws flush or below work surface quickly and easily. Changes from drill countersink to screwdriver without removing from drill chuck. Bit holder accepts straight, Phillips, square recess, an
Makita 784832-A Quad-Driver Pre-Drill, Drive and Countersink Set, 13-Piece
Tags: PreDrill, QuadDriver, hex key
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I’ve been using this driver set since about 1997. I’m on my third set, which I just got a few weeks ago. When my second set wore out, I tried every other brand I could find, and finally went back to this one, even though it’s not easy to find in stores and has several drawbacks.
The best: drill and screw with one bit, narrowest lock band for close drilling, positive locking, allen wrench in back end (might be the best feature).
The worst: the main shaft is a bit undersized and can get out of true if dropped more easily than others, allen screws wear out, hard to find new kits.
In practice, I have different bits (square, flat, phillips #’s 1,2 and 3) already installed in different holders with the most likely drill size (mostly #’s 6 and 8). That way, I never have to switch the driver tip on the job unless I break one, or it wears out (it happens, and it’s a normal wear item, won’t last forever), I just grab a different holder and it’s ready to go.
If you’re serious about drilling and driving, you need both in one holder. Other brands wear out quicker (I test them working 8 hour days, 5 days a week in a Milwaukee 18v lithium drill: I use it for kitchen and bath remodels and concrete counter mold making; I’m using this kit as much as anyone could, and using it HARD).
The allen screws that hold the bits do wear out, prepare for it. When one breaks, I steal one from an underused size holder and pick up a new one next time I go to the hardware store.
I’ve tried them all, nothing compares in functionality, and the others require even more careful maintenance to keep them working.
Rating: 4 / 5
A really nice set that comes in an excellent case. The allen key to adjust the bits is in the driver so you always have it. Although you have be careful and always lock the bits in otherwise the drop right out when the drive is turned upside down. I was putting deck boards on a floating dock and dropped the 6, 8 and 10 bit in the water. I had to go to Woodoworker Warehouse to replace them.
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve been using this set for 6 or 7 years now, on a variety of woodworking and home improvement projects. Beyond tightening up the allen screws every now and then, and replacing bits and phillips heads, this product has exceeded my expectations. To be brief, it’s sturdy, compact, works as advertised, and is easy to use. Flipping from drilling to screwing is a snap–really, just slide the snap ring up, rotate the bit, snap the ring down and you’re ready to go.
The drill bits are a little specialized, since they have a flat spot to set the allen screw against so it won’t spin in place. I found a local distributor who was more than happy to sell me a couple sets of three bits in the sizes I wear out fastest (#6 and #8).
Go ahead and buy this product, you won’t be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
After reading all the negatives. I had to give my opinion. The drill driver set is one of the best tools I have ever purchased. I’ve been a carpenter for over twenty years and I’ve spent a lot of money on tools. Good and bad. Whether your working in the shop or your building a deck in the backyard. This tool makes the job easier. You drill and counter sink the hole at the same time, flip the driver around and drive in the screw.
The shaft that fits in the drill has a locking collar, when you flip the driver around it locks in place and will not come out until you unlock it. The only problem I have with the tool is the shaft will occasionally fill up with saw dust and the collar will not lock. All you have to do is tap your drill and problem solved. This tool was well thought out, there is an allen key built in the end of the shaft. You can change your bits and screw tips right on the spot. They even give you extra drill bits and extra allen screws. $37.00 does seem to be a little high, I paid $29.00 a couple years ago at Woodworker’s Warehouse. Buy the set it’s money well spent.
Rating: 5 / 5
I used this set for a a long time and thought it was the best thing ever, even bought it for friends and family. Over time though bits slip or break and need replacing. Tightening down with the hex screw works for awhile but eventually it just becomes too loose. The reversible bits eventually get sloppy in the locking mechanism too. Its still in my toolbox but I’ve upgraded to a Jack Rabbit Cabinet Maker set and it is incredible.
Rating: 3 / 5
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