Makita vs FLEX (Hammer Drills)

[@backflipkick1997]

in the log test, when you put the screws so close together the second tool always is in a disadvantage, instead of displacing and compresing wood around it' it now has to deal with a metal screw' i think its somthing to consider.

[@АртемВ-и5р]

I think similarly. I seem to hear a different sound from wood when the second screw was putting there

[@MrJruta]

Yup noticed that too

[@GrecoVenegas]

If this is true you just ruined his year, he's going to have to re-do all of his videos, lol!

[@NNAT2477]

@@АртемВ-и5р lol 👉👶

[@Apache-Helicopter-Life]

Agreed. Plus the exterior of the socket has to deal with extra friction from metal on metal. It may not matter too much but it definitely could be enough to stop the makita. I would have retested.

[@tommyjensen8632]

When you put a screw into the wood and then put another right by it the wood is actually more dense for screw number 2. You should put some more space between the screws. Love your videos though 👌

[@weldonpinder7295]

I've always thought the same thing

[@anditoba4096]

@@weldonpinder7295 me too... i think will need hard torque. Because with self tapping Maybe 1"space minimum i think

[@Kayvoyager]

Very good and true observation! Cheers 🥂

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

Cant wait till you get your hands on Makita's XGT line

[@evanstheo1741]

Flex looks very good but i use makita combi drill hardly every day for 3 years and still working like new.

[@k-nutl6386]

Nice flex drill . But when I can pick that particular Makita up for 95 dollars at Hd with the hack, it helps soothe the pain of the flex being faster . Fun testing as always

[@willng34]

It isn't always about which being the most powerful, I also picked the XPH14 for $93 and it immediately replaced my dewalt 996. It is much nicer to hold and the trigger is super smooth, the mechanical clutch is night and day vs the dewalt. 99% of the time I don't even need the full power of the drill, people like to think that a job is done faster with more powerful equipment, but in reality it's what makes the operator work more efficiently that matters.

[@willng34]

Makitas aren't about raw power. If you need to constantly push your tools to the limit then you're using the wrong tool. The XPH14 is impressive for its size and a real joy to use, before that I used and abused a dewalt 996 and it was a beast with the 8ah battery, but it was tiring to hold for extended periods and it had about 1" extra length compared to the makita. Same applies for their impact driver, no one praises for the XDT14/16 for the power but somehow it's everybody's favorite when it comes to real world use.

[@felixlallangas6983]

My exact thoughts, love the Makita xdt16, and xph14. Compared to others light, and comfortable. Don't even get me started on their xdt16, amazing ergonomics, and balance.

[@winkletown8828]

When you need to get the job done, pushing your tool to the limit is sometimes required. So in essence, when you need to get the job done .... Don't buy junkita!!!! It will always leave you with regrets. Then again, Makita fans always make excuses. Just so you remember, the Ryobi put the 6" lag in. But the junkita failed 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@out_on_bail]

Agreed

[@andersonnettleship845]

Makita is and always has manufactured reliable tools that work flawlessly for years, they have more than enough power to get the job done and that’s what matters to me. The reason Makita tools cut out quicker than others is due to Makita’s overload protection, not everyone appreciates this until their overdriven tools fail at the worst time. Also in my opinion Makita’s ergonomics is far superior to other manufacturers especially FLEX.

[@mikekahotea8148]

Awesome video bro , much appreciated to the effort in work you put into this video

[@ManCaverTools]

I thank you Mike

[@peterryan7340]

I wouldn't use a drill like either of those to drill those holes into concrete. Test some SDS rotary hammer drills please

[@MrLuisinho90]

agreed, a 3/4 masonry bit exceeds the specs for both of these. I use 3/16" and 1/4" bits on mine and it never takes more than 10 seconds

[@СергейТим-ч1л]

MAKITA FOREVER 💪🤘👍✊👌☝️

[@wallyreed3274]

I think flex has proven to be a powerful drill only time will tell if they can hold up over a long period of time

[@ajmedeiros77]

That is my biggest concern, the unknown reliability

[@wallacereed6178]

just picked up the flex hammer drill with the 6amp stacked battery what a beast

[@terrylawrence9459]

Maybe you should keep constants, like new bits for both, using old bits for testing isn't a gunna create an accurate testing.

[@CountPorcula]

Seriously man, a 10 years old would test those tools better. For the start the Makita goes on a disadvantage due to it beeing 6V less (one less 18650 battery in series). Then you put used accessories on it after the flex uses them... Then you put the screws almost into each other, so close that the screw heads touch each other and when the socket touches the 1st screw normally it stops. The 2nd screw also can't push wood on one side due to the 1st screw.... I also saw a movie of yours of a makita vs Milwaukee,... There you literally didn't crew the chuck right for the makita EVERY time (the 481 model). I am not a makita fan expecially but when i want to buy a tool a do a lot of research online. To me it looks like you're deliberately sabotaging a brand (Makita)...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Interesting video

[@MrLuisinho90]

Hey Dave, any plans to get some Ridgid stuff to compare? I'm very curious about the new R86115 hammer drill and 2300 in-lbs impact driver they released a couple months ago to replace the Octane lineup. I spotted both on an Ebay auction for about half the MSRP but ended up being outbid.

[@jasonhoyt8232]

This video shows how close they are in terms of performance. The masonry drilling was the only task where the Fkex handily outperformed the Makita (I don't count the holesaw test because the Makita didn't slow down; the smoking wood clearly shows that the hole saw was dull).

[@bametje88]

I'm in Japan , and you should get the new beasts they have recently released . For some reason their tools over here are much higher quality and stronger then the exported ones. I would also love to see some new HIKOKI drills too

[@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164]

Hikoki, I don't know if it's allowed here in the USA, AEG to.

[@reaperreaper5098]

Makita and Hikoki, being Japanese companies, release new tools in Japan first. The rest of the world is one model behind you guys, which has had the unfortunate of a few channels claiming that the TD172 is better than the XDT17(TD171) because it's Japanese made and not because the TD172 is an upgraded, Japanese exclusive model

[@Mike-vt6is]

I have noticed you favor different tools and slight differences on how you use them changes the results.

[@ManCaverTools]

each tool has their own ups and downs, some tool perform better than other at different tasks.

[@weldonpinder7295]

Just think of how fast a 3/16 masonry bit would be in the flex. I put tapcons in alot

[@shermanwilliams7724]

Flex is a good tool, but the only people I ever see using it, look like they are wearing their sisters blue jeans.

[@hmdwn]

Hahahahaha!

[@jemarksanchez6644]

Have you tested the flex against the dewalt power detect?

[@weldonpinder7295]

The makita had to hit something really solid when it was nearly finished because it was doing ok until then it's like it came to a stop

[@hclandscapes]

I have just bought the latest makita drill MAKITA DHP486Z (2021 model) you should check it out i think its a fair bit more powerful than this one in your video .

[@jamallaidley4718]

The 40 volt Makita cuts ✂️ through like a sharp knife through paper 📃😎👌

[@fredortanez7652]

Why do you use the same bits? Why not get 2 of same bits and do real comparison? Once the bits (for example the hole saw bits are used and get worn and hot)

[@yurahbom]

can you do the older brushed m18 impact driver and drill

[@kolchak357]

Have you ever tested the Makita subcompact hammer drill? It’s so smalll. Curious if it is actually any good in hammer mode.

[@ManCaverTools]

I have not yet but I will in the future

[@kolchak357]

@@ManCaverTools Thank you. I enjoy your channel. 👍

[@ress87]

Dude, you need to put model number in title and/or description and do an introduction with specs

[@glenarseneau1231]

Over all what do you think of the flex line? I’m a Milwaukee guy first then dewalt

[@gangsterpig8231]

Great video thanks for uploading

[@MadebyConstantin]

I like that flex very much.

[@4673962]

The Ridgid also do really well with the hammer drill mode. You should through it in the mix.

[@xibfwmz]

I don't think you have the makita speed set up right, that model is even daster and stronger than the previous one, makita has always been best over many years and durable flex.... dunno bout that. Seems fast th

[@howiefeltersnatch2596]

Eh, I'll still run my Makitas, I beat the hell out of them and they last, and they make me $$$. There's just not enough of a lineup with the flex tools yet, I could outfit a whole crew with Makita doing ground up construction and wouldn't need to buy any other brands. I could care less if the flex can drive a lag bolt a half a second faster. Fun video though, the flex does seem to be a very well built tool! We'll just have to see if they stand the test of time.

[@sgt_loeram1933]

Honestly, I’d go Makita 40V all day long

[@MohamedMostafa-vg7ku]

Cool I just want to see the 40 volt new makita greetings your Egyptian friend

[@P_steez]

Greetings to Egypt from California friend!😁👍

[@MohamedMostafa-vg7ku]

@@P_steez very happy to have such a good friend

[@P_steez]

@@MohamedMostafa-vg7ku me too, may I come live with you in Egypt? 🇪🇬

[@barilles7510]

Hey man caver tools, I am paying so much attention on each and every test you do on that specific tools, Flex VS Makita. And I made a score card judging by the time of which one does the fastest. And the results are: Flex Dominated and destroyed Makita by the winner of TKO Victory 🏆 Flex: 8 points VS Makita 2 Points It's a TKO Victory 🏆 for Flex.

[@paulmcwilliams5566]

I'm a proud owner of flex tools and they are great

[@tammyshellikoff3482]

You should do craftsman cmcf820 vs dewalt atomic dcf809

[@DerFledderer]

Nice duel!

[@Tegridynews]

Xph07 smash everything

[@BigDGolf-23]

If it snaps that metal, it will snap your damn wrist. I recommend the impact wrench for that task. But for science, what can we do?

[@MrBostonBilly]

Flex has the worse battery, I picked up just today the Flex drill with turbo, I am a Dewalt guy but thought I'd give them a try after seeing it on all the channels, the hard case love it, but when I opened it I discovered that both the batteries had leaked now I've heard that they do at times but thought it was weird they did without even being used, I wiped them off proceeded to charge them and found that black goo on the charger after. So I packed it all back up and returning it tomorrow the Flex Battery platform is a disgrace in my opinion and will not be purchasing a Flex again

[@NNAT2477]

Which brand is Flex? Don't know the name, only #Makita®✓ 👍

[@kazkomperda2118]

It's the brand that just beat Makita..LOL!!

[@Eng586]

Uh www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lowes-to-launch-new-cordless-power-tool-innovation-for-pros-with-exclusive-flex-offering-301250119.html

[@marceloalencar9373]

@@kazkomperda2118 lol makita fan boys crying like a baby. 😂

[@АртемВ-и5р]

@@marceloalencar9373 I was really crying like a baby when I saw any fake shows that milwaukee made in the past(against makita or dewalt) that ad was so funny🤣 now flex makes something similar tests against milk it looks kinda ridiculous for me, though the tools look good and powerful

[@swales2875]

Flex is part of the Chervon North America company

[@isaacjefferis3564]

You should give your reactions after you edit the videos and see the times.

[@matthewsquillante1590]

The flex is a concrete demon

[@GodFather-kg3df]

Milwaukee high torque vs flex

[@AmaroqStarwind]

After seeing your custom impact wrench, I came up with a bunch of new ideas for custom power tools; - a hybrid Electric+Air tool, using compressed air and a battery at the same time - a cordless tool that can run directly from the wall while the battery is still charging (whether or not the battery is actually in there, or charging somewhere else) - a pair of wire/bolt cutters with a hydraulic lever, a la hydraulic bike brakes (not really a power tool) - a pair of wire/bolt cutters where the blades are connected to an ultrasonic transducer - a pair of wire/bolt cutters with a right-angled handle so that you can hold it in a more ergonomic position (again, not really a power tool) - sawblades with a sandpaper or file surface (more of a part then an entire tool) - a gas/electric hybrid lawnmower - a lawnmower with a hydraulic starter cable so that it is much easier to get it started (some lawnmowers are extremely stubborn) - a ground effect lawnmower that sucks air (and grass blades) _into_ it, rather than blowing them away

[@vascom3]

Entertaining channel. However hearing "Right here is good. Alright so, ready? Go!" every single time a hole is drilled is completely unnecessary since there's a timer on screen and therefore it becomes just annoying by end of the video to be hearing again and again the same thing. And this goes for every video in this channel. Editing off those parts would make the videos shorter and therefore more pleasant for the viewers, meaning more views for the channel.

[@dewaltman9377]

Hello 👋

[@АртемВ-и5р]

Thanks for testing the drills always interesting, I guess it would be interested for many people that makita drill with 8ah battery through adapter to see how strong it can be than an usual 5ah. Btw Makita updated the drill just on time for these new competitions, it showed a good result I like it though it's a bit less power than flex, but I guess most people don't care 3.4seconds or 4.1 when makes holes :)

[@NNAT2477]

Makita no1 🗣️ lol -_- ;)

[@out_on_bail]

You know Ryobi is a dyi brand

[@Eng586]

8:12 rip

[@hectorlozada2503]

they both won

[@fabiantaveras8458]

Yikes this was a slaughter, Flex flat out crushed the Makita 😬

[@luisprieto4589]

Flex top of the line vs old Makita. Makita XGT would beat that Flex drill

[@urimtroka1975]

Sa kushto nje cift vida tori

[@duongphung618]

I like makita

[@Rellikman]

What can you do??? Start comparing tools with similar power ratings…. This is rediculous…

[@charlesross6112]

Milwaukee Milwaukee Milwaukee

[@ManCaverTools]

I do thank you so much for viewing

[@winkletown8828]

Makita fan boys will be making excuses 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Every time Flex goes against Makita , it wins by big margins. Ryobi even beats Makita , for 1/164th the cost. 🤷 Makita needs to either revamp their entire line, or stop ripping people off by over charging for lesser tools. Makita has the XPS impact bits, which are worth every cent of the $1/bit they charge, but their tools are an embarrassment.

[@MrLuisinho90]

I'm not a Makia user, but I've seen a few tradesmen using them and needless to say most of those tools are beat up everyday and still working. They're also very ergonomic and that works miracles when using them for continuous periods. My FIL does carpentry and plumbing, he still has a 10 yr old black & white brushed Makita drill and impact driver, a 6 yr old Sawzall as well as a 1 yr old sub compact brushless impact. The only thing he's replaced are the batteries. I'd say Ryobi has proved fairly reliable over the years, not to mention it's gotten much more powerful and quicker than before. It still represents too much value for the $$$ But Flex? I've only seen a couple people with those and they look as shiny as the day they got them from Lowes, I guess they bought them for show rather than for real work. Jury is still out on Flex's reliability, I'd wait 5 years, then praise or condemn

[@Apache-Helicopter-Life]

Makita is a great tool brand and has been for decades, sure the quality may have dropped when manufacturing went primarily to China (which is also where Ryobi, Ridgid, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Kobalt, Craftsman, Bosch, Hitachi/Metabo HPT, Flex, and probably a dozen more are manufactured) but they don’t spend a ton of money on gimmicky R&D like most other brands, does that mean they superior, no but to bash them or hate on them with an ignorant reference is kinda dumb. I have a ton of tools from a lot of different manufacturers and as much as I would like for all of the strongest, fastest, and best tools to be from one offering, it’s about being realistic. And I’m not sure about the mathematics behind 1/164th the cost when a Ryobi brushless 1/2” hammer drill is $119 and a makita brushless 1/2” hammer drill is $149 which is roughly a 25% cost difference for a tool that is going to last twice as long. I mean possibly you are comparing prices in Antigua or something but that’s what my local HD shows. Perhaps your HD has Ryobi brushless 1/2” hammer drills for $.91, which is the 1/164 cost you are referring to.

[@HomeCinemaJunkie]

Makita is about quallity and ergonomics. I'm a Makita user, but have recently baught some much more powerfull Milwaukee's just to test something new, but the quallity is sooo bad and they glitch from time to time, that I'm allways thinking "I should have gone Makita...". I actually put all my milwaukee up forsale and replacing them with Makitas.

[@winkletown8828]

There's not a chance, that I'll ever be convinced to waste another dollar on Makita junk. I've owned a few drills, saws and stuff, and they've all been terrible, horrible and poor excuses for tools. Had 6 batteries and from new they wouldn't last 30 minutes (no they weren't the 2 ah) .... No power, no quality and best of all, their customer service department basically told me that it's not their fault. Now this has been a few years ago, but the poor performance, horrible customer service, disgustingly overpriced junk that they sold me, will forever be in my brain. Had they offered to honor their warranty, maybe I'd think differently, but they will always remain the number one trash brand to me. Them XPS impact bits though, them are the 100% legit real deal!!! I've filled my bit sets with them, no more Milwaukee shockwave, no more dewilt , just Makita XPS bits. If only they could make tools like they make their bits, tougher than anything out there, durable, long lasting and insane quality.

[@MrLuisinho90]

@@Apache-Helicopter-Life just a note: No Bosch cordless tools made in China. I've owned quite a few Bosch tools and they are all either made in Malaysia or Germany.

[@codyblackard7194]

First

[@marceloalencar9373]

It's very easy to beat Makita

[@P_steez]

Wonder how the xgt line would fair against the flex

[@АртемВ-и5р]

@@P_steez in my point of view The test is interesting with a 4ah battery 40v to see the real power of the tool

[@NNAT2477]

@@АртемВ-и5р 👉🐕🖕🤣

[@reaperreaper5098]

Performance, yes. Longevity, not so much.

[@marceloalencar9373]

Makita is just like the Hyundai sports car, it's pretty and powerless.

[@АртемВ-и5р]

Makita is like audi it's always comfortable and smooth than others you just love it you don't care who is the speediest car in the planet. you never be a rush or something But milwaukee and dewalt and now flex like bmw and mercedes that year by year try to create the most speediest cars, and we can always see like fanboys type everywhere that bmw is the best and mercedes is just a toy(crap) or fan mersedes type, too...

[@willng34]

Hyundai? Makita is more like Toyota/Lexus what are you talking about...

[@NNAT2477]

@@АртемВ-и5р 😷

[@АртемВ-и5р]

@@NNAT2477 As I see you wear the mask in the internet from the corona, take another 🎃 your already wore out and it'll fit you more

[@marceloalencar9373]

@@АртемВ-и5р just another makita funboy. lol

[@konamanstudio2447]

🍩☕🍩☕🍩☕

[@trentroberdeau6399]

Makita suck

[@nodoubt46able]

this guys a noob....2nd screw always works harder