Makita LXT400

If you’re looking for a set of power tools, the Makita LXT400 is one package deal that really solves all your needs.  If you need a bunch of tools for the worksite to handle any situation, or if you’re a woodworker who is looking for a 1 stop solution to all your woodworking issues, this package deal is just awesome.

What the Makita LXT400 brings to you is a ½” hammer driver drill and impact driver, circular saw and a 4 position flashlight.  All together that is a powerful system for handling just about any home renovation, woodworking project or job site issue you may have. 

Now the Makita LXT400 comes in at $616.39 and if you check Amazon, you’ll see that it has a 5/5 star rating from 17 customers, which is pretty damn good.  If you’re wondering how this all in one package breaks down, here’s an inside look:

1. The Drill

First of all, you have the drill, this drill offers 560 in.lbs of torque which is plenty for any job.  Another great thing about this is it weighs only 5.2 pounds and comes with 3 speed settings, each one you can vary even further by how much you’re squeezing the trigger, which is nice. 

Now this is also a hammer drill as well which will allow you to rip through tiles as well as concrete super fast.  The LED that comes with this device is great if you’re working in areas with shadow or low light as well.

2.  The Circular Saw

This saw although slower than a saw with a cord is still very powerful and gets through a few 8 foot pieces of hardwood easily without the battery dying on you.  The great thing about this though is it’s cut quality as well as your control.  The cut is smooth, you see no wood burns and the guard never ends up stuck.  It’s very well balanced as well and has a hole placed behind the blade guard which all the dust gets pushed into so there isn’t as much blowing into your face, which is nice.

One thing, be careful not to overload this with too much work, just 10-15 minutes of moderate activity, you don’t want to run the battery too hot.

3.  The Impact Driver

This thing is light at only 3 pounds and it gives you 1,280 in.lbs of torque which is two times what you get in the drill.  It will knock bolts and screws in a lot easier than the drill and you barely feel the torque of it either.  Not every screw can handle this though.

4.  The Light

Well, it’s a light, but with all 3 tools having the ability to provide light, you might not need it quite so much.  It’s a great flashlight though, you’ll get 5 hours out of it on a charge and the head is adjustable so you can move the light around.

Overall the Makita LXT400 is one of the best all-in-one kits I have seen and will be sure to last you a long time to come.  If you’re looking into picking up the Makita LXT400, you definitely can’t go wrong with it.