Makita on E Bay

Dec 30, 2007 18 Replies

Been looking for a Makita TD020DSE - its a 7.2v Li-Ion Impact Driver.



Lawsons HIS have them for £52 but a search on E Bay brings up a tool shop on the Isle of Wight with them for £36 - quite a difference

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Lawsons have a page devoted to Makita warranty
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which seems to me like a scare story.



Never bought anything on E Bay - does this IOW deal look kosher?



That refers to non-EU models having no warranty wehn imported, the IoW=20 one says it has full manuf. warranty Lawson site does sound like FUD to m= e.

The seller looks ok, been around a few years, good feedback, better be=20 quick, only one left ...

The seller has a 4000plus feedback score and 100% positive. Read the feedbacks. Looks good to me

mark

If you look at their Ebay shop details there is a link to their bricks and mortar shop and to their own web site.

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though, they don't have the Makita Impact driver listed there.

I would call them, ask why and if satisfied, buy it over the phone.

£50 here including P&P
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I'll give them a call.

Yes, but that aside it's 17Nm max torque.

cheers, Pete.

They can also order and supply spares for most proper tools and have a service centre as well.

Well worth a visit if you are in the area, only a small ish shop but they do pack in the kit. Last time I went for example they had over a dozen mitre saws set up for display - most on proper stands or tables as well.

Which is pretty good for a small driver like this. The Ryobi one is nothing like as powerful. The Metabo is 16Nm.

I want something small for confined spaces. This also has 2 batteries, rather than a built in one.

Forgive my naivety, and apologies for hijacking your thread, but do I need an *impact* screwdriver? Go on, give me an excuse...

Regards, Neil

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You obviously haven't got one, so therefore you need one! well that's the excuse I use and she has not questioned it yet!!!

But of course. These things can conquer Al Qaeda, inflation in Zimbabwe and even sort out a prime minister for Belgium.

Oh, and provided that you are not looking for subtlety can put in a screw or two as well.

Plus, the rapid way in which they appear to do it will impress those around you and make them think that you are a true professional.

TMH is even looking for a way to work his into his magic acts - great for attaching the lid to the box with the girl inside really quickly.

Here you go:

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know it makes sense! ;-)

I've just had a look on eBay. did a search on: Makita TD020DSE

24 for sale. You might be interested to list the 'completed ' items. It shows that the normal price is £25-£30 + del.

mark

I bought 2 Makita angle grinders form that same seller in the last year or so. No complaints, they're lasting well (unlike the cheapies they replaced!)

Alan.

Of course you do!

The one I use is "I need it for the business luv". Seems to work :-)

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