marsh942 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Guys! When do you think Makita will release a new premium level drill now that the XPH07/DHP481 is 4 years old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Don't think anytime soon. It's still up there with the top dogs. I think only the new gen 3 from Milwaukee has it beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddychip Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yeah, I am waiting for an upgrade of DDF481 (or DHP) drill. It will be probably lose the all-metal chuck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Wonder what more you guys want from a drill like that? What job do you do so that you need more than what this drill offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddychip Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Few things like reduced weight, improved water and dust (current one is good but it does not hurt to be better), new LED or twin LEDs and etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 10 hours ago, muddychip said: Yeah, I am waiting for an upgrade of DDF481 (or DHP) drill. It will be probably lose the all-metal chuck though. Why would it loose the metal Chuck ? Makita's high end have always had a metal Chuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddychip Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Just pessimistic after seeing Makita's new sub-compact circular saw having a one-piece plastic for its blade guard and lever. I know sub-compact is a different market but still disappointed in Makita's choice of material for that saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchenzhenSpecial Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 7:51 PM, muddychip said: Yeah, I am waiting for an upgrade of DDF481 (or DHP) drill. It will be probably lose the all-metal chuck though. Unlikely 12 hours ago, muddychip said: Just pessimistic after seeing Makita's new sub-compact circular saw having a one-piece plastic for its blade guard and lever. I know sub-compact is a different market but still disappointed in Makita's choice of material for that saw. The subcompact is designed to be small and light for short usage. Some might buy it for the benefit of it being smaller and lighter but if they want longevity they should go with the saws dedicated to trade work. On 8/13/2018 at 11:25 AM, kornomaniac said: Don't think anytime soon. It's still up there with the top dogs. I think only the new gen 3 from Milwaukee has it beat. That's if you can put up with the first degree burns it offers. Bet it'll be great in winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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