The unit is sealed so I have not disassembled it to physically observe it's construction, but I believe it does have brushes. I did preform a simple test, that leads me to believe this. I used an old school AM radio and tuned it to a frequency where there are no radio stations Broadcasting. Then I held it close to the Makita screw driver and energized it. I could hear static noise on the radio that was correlated to the screw driver operation. I know from electrical radio theory, that a sparking connection (electric current flowing though the brush to commutator gap) generates a broad band spectrum of RF energy that a AM radio can pick up. I repeated this test with a battery powered drill where I can see it has brushes and got the same results. I hope this helps. I'm personally pleased with the performance of the Makita screw driver. The torque clutch setting is electronic. When the clutch hits the setting limit, the motor stops instantly. The built in work light works well and can be switched off manually.

Hello, where is this made?

As of 2021 this is now made in China. (Like most of there tools now) They still make tools. In Japan, but they now only sell those tools IN Japan! So I have to order most of my Mikita tools on Amazon Japan and pay extra for shipping to get quality tools. Disappointed Mikita…

Hi. Are the drive buttons on both sides? Ie for left handed users.

the drive buttons are only located on 1 side. once you engage either the drive button or the reverse button and trigger is pulled it shouldn't make a difference as to what side the engaging buttons are on as you don't need to hold those buttoms just the trigger as you would on any drill

Is this Makita better than the Dewalt with Gyroscopic or the Milwaukee with speed control built into the trigger?

Hello, I used the Dewalt for a few years and had to replace it when the gyro quit working. It lasts about a year as an appliance tech. The Makita I still use after 3 years. It seems to have the same power and battery life is still good.

Brand	Makita
Power Source	Battery Powered
Maximum Rotational Speed	650 RPM
Voltage	7.2 Volts
Amperage	1.5 Amps
Maximum Chuck Size	6.35 Millimeters
Color	Black Blue, Blue
Included Components	#2 Double Ended Phillips Bit (784244-7), (2) 7.2V Lithium-Ion 1.5Ah Battery (BL0715), 7.2V - 12V max Lithium-Ion Charger (DC10WB), 7.2V Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4" Hex Driver-Drill, Tool Case
Special Feature	Variable Speed
Product Dimensions	14.38"L x 10.75"W x 4.13"H
Material	Plastic
Maximum Torque	71 Inch Pounds
Number of Speeds	2
Speed	650 RPM
Item Weight	14.4 ounces
Maximum Power	350 Watts
Drill Type	Basic Drill
Battery Capacity	1.5 Amp Hours
UPC	088381837989
Global Trade Identification Number	00088381837989
Drilling Capacity Wood	0.25 Inches
Manufacturer	Makita
Part Number	DF012DSE
Item model number	DF012DSE
Batteries	2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	14.38"L x 10.75"W x 4.13"H
Style	Driver-Drill Kit
Wattage	10.8 watts
Item Package Quantity	1
Measurement System	Metric
Special Features	Variable Speed
Batteries Included?	Yes
Batteries Required?	Yes
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Warranty Description	3-year limited warranty on tool, battery and charger

DF012DSE 7.2V Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4" Hex Driver-Drill Kit with Auto-Stop Clutch

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