You could probably also power it by potato power as demonstrated by this picture showing 3 potatoes generating 22.3012volts, easily powering this drill. Simply put a carrot in series to reduce volts down to 18v dc. Nice and eco as well, recycle the batteries by making them into dinner.

I can't be 100% sure but I'm gonna say yes*, sure why not? - probably work if you whittle down 12aaa batteries and ram them into the base.


*actual results may vary, performance not guaranteed, proceed with caution, Spannerzone and any Spannerzone subsidiaries cannot be held responsible for any unforseen death that may be a result of your actions and idiocy.

Well these copy batteries have really dropped in price recently.

this ones just over £16 paid £11 not got time to look on ebay may be cheaper on there still.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toolsdown-Replica-Lithium-battery-warranty/dp/B00AXIY5AA/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1466347402&sr=8-26&keywords=makita+18v+lithium-ion+3

I'm sure they most likely are, but I do question their pricings - for a start, pretty much everything I looked at seemed overpriced, but even if you think that's subjective, it's undeniably stupid to charge £51.09 per battery (Makita BL1830) when buying 6 (SIX) of them, and charge £49.99 per battery when buying JUST 2 (TWO) of the same model.
So by buying 3 times more of these pricy things, you get a "discount" of NEGATIVE £6.57! (For those mathematically challenged, you pay £6.57 MORE).

Can you give a link for 3Ah batts for that price please? all I can see is 1.5Ah from £12 and up.... craftily they list them as suitable replacements for BL1830, BL1840 etc so give the impression they might be 3Ah.

3ah batteries readily available on ebay and amazon for about £11 not genuine but work almost as well i have them as well as one genuine.

For those that missed out on the FFX offer the DHP456Z (body only) is available on via Amazon seller "The Toolden" for £43.99 with free delivery. Slightly more expensive than the original FFX £39.00 offer, but definitely less expensive than the £100+ price it is now on FFX ! :neutral_face:

Wow, :confused: pleased it I got in early on that offer, just had my dispatch notification from FFS.

I've teamed the bare unit up with a 3.0Ah battery, and charger (not the 22 min quick charge one) and a case, all for under £100, happy days. I will just need to keep a watch out now for a second 3.0Ah or 4.0Ah LXT battery and that's me sorted. :smirk:

You could probably also power it by potato power as demonstrated by this picture showing 3 potatoes generating 22.3012volts, easily powering this drill. Simply put a carrot in series to reduce volts down to 18v dc. Nice and eco as well, recycle the batteries by making them into dinner.

The more powerful brushless Makita DHP456Z is available for £39 delivered from
http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Makita%20Dhp456Z%200088381613866%2018V%20Lxt%20Combi%20Drill%20Bare%20Unit

Exactly, and all achieved without a hint of vegetable usage. Simplest solutions are often the best.

Why are they selling the drill body only?
What's happened to all the batteries?
Surely nobody normally buys/sells a drill without a battery.

I just don't get it.

Exactly - this would be the most straightforward way and basically 'faff-free'

I found this blog a useful breakdown of what the Makita LXT drill models specs are, and what the drills are most suited to be used for. Light, Trade, Heavy etc.

http://www.its.co.uk/blog/buying-guides/what-makita-drill-to-buy/

Hopefully someone else will find it useful as well.

I don't think the 456 is brushless:
http://www.its.co.uk/blog/buying-guides/what-makita-drill-to-buy/

might go well with the 3x 3.0ah makita batteries ive got hanging around, or might just sell the batteries

Serious question :
Where could I get a good price battery and. Charger?

also available from ffx for £32

You should get the required voltage drop by using four 50M extension leads between the batteries and the drill, job done.

How about using a dimmer switch. :smiley:

we would probably just need some sort of integrated circuit to drop the voltage down, job done :wink:

correct but what about voltage? 2 in serial will make up 24v, how do we take off the non needed 6v?? Also, can you recommend a good trolley to take them around?? Once someone brainy will give me the right answer, I will proceed voting for what it looks like an excellent deal

you right, I will need serial and parallel connection then, capacity is also important

can I use 3v lithium watch batteries in parallel to power it?? then I might vote

wow a cold vote within 5 seconds of posting, that's cruel!

I can't be 100% sure but I'm gonna say yes*, sure why not? - probably work if you whittle down 12aaa batteries and ram them into the base.


*actual results may vary, performance not guaranteed, proceed with caution, Spannerzone and any Spannerzone subsidiaries cannot be held responsible for any unforseen death that may be a result of your actions and idiocy.

OK, someone will ask this so I'll repeat what's above - this is for a Makita BHP453 drill body, no battery or charger is supplied so it won't work unless you already have those items. Ideal for replacing your worn out drill or to compliment your existing 18volt LXT range of products. 3 year warranty if you register with Makita within 30 days of purchase. UK Tool Mart seem a decent bunch when I've used them before.