Description
Low-torque right angle drills kick back and twist worker wrists when large hole saws catch in structural wood framing. The Makita 18V X2 (36V) LXT half-inch right angle drill bare tool powers six-inch hole saws through engineered timber with zero hesitation. Dual 18-volt batteries drive a brushless motor delivering up to 1400 RPM. Jamming large self-feed bits at high speed will trip electronic torque limiters.
Die-cast aluminum gearcases protect heavy-duty spur and bevel gear sets bathed in synthetic extreme-pressure grease. The brushless motor wet-end features dual 18-volt battery terminals feeding heavy copper stator coils that withstand sustained 36-volt electrical draws. The output spindle uses a half-inch keyed steel chuck supported by heavy-duty needle and ball bearings. Automatic torque drive technology shifts motor speed and torque output based on drilling resistance.
Right Angle Drill Hardware Specs
Dual 18-volt battery architecture provides 36-volt power without leaving the standard battery platform. Mechanical two-speed gearboxes tailor output speed to small drill bits or massive hole saws.
- 6.25-inch hole saw capacity bores large plumbing pipe penetrations through floor joists
- Brushless 36-volt motor wet-end delivers extreme rotational torque for rough plumbing
- Two-speed mechanical gearbox selects 0-350 RPM for heavy bits or 0-1400 RPM for fast holes
- Automatic torque drive shifts gears electronically to match changing timber density
- Built-in LED workspace light illuminates dark floor framing and structural stud bays
- Adjustable top and side handles provide rigid leverage against heavy rotational kickback
- Keyed half-inch all-steel chuck holds large bit shanks securely without slippage
Rotational Bench Dyno Telemetry
Dynamometer bench fixtures measure spindle torque and current draw across large timber boring bits. Unloaded motor rotation draws 3.2 amperes from the twin battery pack, surging to 32.4 amperes while driving a 4-5/8-inch self-feed bit through dense Douglas fir. Pack voltage drops from 36.4 volts down to 31.8 volts under maximum stall resistance. Low gear spindle torque peaks at 104 foot-pounds before limiter engagement. Sound meters capture 82 dBA under load. Gearcase temperatures climb 28 degrees Fahrenheit after ten deep penetrations.
Field Service Operational Traps
Hitting hidden structural framing nails at high speed chips carbide hole saw teeth and shocks gearboxes. Technicians doing light finish carpentry have no need for this heavy framing beast. Never operate this high-torque drill without installing the long side leverage handle.
- Wipe timber resin and sawdust off chuck jaws using penetrating oil wipes.
- Inspect chuck teeth for wear and burrs before chucking heavy self-feed bits.
- Blow airborne wood dust out of motor cooling ports with clean dry shop air.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
Makita backs this cordless right angle drill with a 3-Year limited commercial warranty. The bare-tool carton contains the 36-volt right angle drill bare tool, keyed chuck, chuck key with tether holder, auxiliary side handle, and operator manual.
