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Makita angle drill kit is for drilling and driving where a standard drill simply won't fit, like tight joists, cabinets, and stud corners.

When you're wedged between pipes, noggins, and plasterboard and you still need a straight hole, a Makita right angle drill gets you in without chewing knuckles or bodging the bit. Choose Makita angle drills in 18V for everyday site work, body only if you're already on LXT, and go brushless when it's getting used daily.

What Are Makita Angle Drills Used For?

  • Drilling through tight floor and roof joists for pipe and cable runs where a normal drill body fouls the timber before the bit is even started.
  • Driving fixings inside kitchen units, wardrobes, and stud corners so you can keep the screw square without rounding heads or snapping bits.
  • Working in service voids and between pipework on refurbs where access is awkward and you need a Makita 90 degree drill to stay controlled.
  • Boring clean holes in close quarters for first fix plumbing and electrics, especially when you are drilling flat to a wall or tight to a back panel.
  • Getting repetitive overhead or confined drilling done with less strain, because the right angle head keeps your wrist and forearm in a safer line.

Choosing the Right Makita Angle Drill

Sort it like this: buy for the tightest space you actually work in, then match the power and battery platform to the holes you drill all week.

1. 18V LXT vs 36V

If you are doing everyday first fix drilling and driving, a Makita angle drill 18V is the sensible site choice because it is lighter and uses standard LXT batteries. If you are regularly boring larger holes or working in heavy timber where the tool is under load for longer, look at a Makita 36V angle drill so it does not feel like it is fighting you.

2. Brushless vs Brushed

If it is coming out most days, go brushless drill Makita because it runs cooler, holds power better under load, and generally lasts longer in dusty site conditions. If it is only for the occasional awkward cupboard or one off snag list, brushed can do the job, but expect shorter runtime and more heat when you lean on it.

3. Body Only vs Kit

If you are already on Makita LXT, a Makita 18V angle drill body only is the no brainer because you can put your existing batteries and charger straight to work. If you are starting fresh or you need it earning money from day one, buy the kit so you are not sharing batteries with your main drill and getting caught short mid run.

4. Right Angle Drill vs Right Angle Drill Attachment

If you are only driving a few screws in tight spots, a Makita right angle drill attachment can get you out of trouble. If you are drilling holes in timber, using augers, or doing repetitive first fix work, get a proper Makita 90 degree drill because it is built to take the load without twisting your wrists or wrecking bits.

Makita Angle Drill FAQs

When to use an angle drill?

Use an angle drill when access is the problem, not power. If you are drilling between joists, inside cabinets, tight to walls, or around pipework where a standard drill cannot line up square, a Makita angle drill is the right tool.

Are Makita angle grinders any good?

Yes, Makita angle grinders are solid trade kit, but they are a different tool to a Makita angle drill. Grinders are for cutting and grinding, while angle drills are for drilling and driving in tight spaces, so make sure you are buying for the job you are actually doing.

What is the use of Makita angle drill?

It is used for drilling holes and driving fixings where you need a 90 degree head to get in, like first fix service holes through studs and joists, or fixing inside cupboards and carcasses without removing panels or opening up walls.

Is a Makita right angle drill attachment a proper replacement for an angle drill?

For light screwdriving and occasional access, yes, it is a useful get out of jail option. For drilling timber holes or repetitive work, no, a dedicated Makita right angle drill 18V is built to handle the load and control better without twisting your wrists.

Should I buy a Makita 18V angle drill body only?

If you already run Makita LXT on site, body only makes sense because your existing batteries and charger will fit straight on. If you do not have spare batteries, buy a kit, because sharing with your main drill is how you end up stopped mid job.

Who Uses Makita Angle Drills?

  • Sparkies running cables through joists and studs who need a Makita right angle drill 18V to get holes in without opening up ceilings.
  • Plumbers and heating engineers drilling for pipework in cupboards and boxed in corners where a straight drill will not physically line up.
  • Chippies on first fix and kitchen fitters working inside carcasses, tight returns, and awkward fix points where access is the whole problem.
  • Maintenance teams doing repairs in occupied buildings who want a compact Makita 18V angle drill body only that uses the batteries already on the van.

How Angle Drills Work for You

A Makita right angle drill is built to put the chuck at 90 degrees to the motor, so you can drill and drive in spaces a standard drill cannot physically enter. Here is what matters on site.

1. The 90 Degree Head (Access Is the Point)

The right angle head lets you keep the bit square to the work when you are tight to a wall, inside a cabinet, or between joists, which means cleaner holes and fewer slipped screws.

2. Torque Reaction (Why They Feel Different)

Because you are often drilling one handed in awkward positions, torque kick can catch you out. A dedicated Makita angle drill is designed to be held securely and controlled in these positions, which is exactly why it is safer and more usable than forcing a standard drill in.

3. Battery Platform (Keeping the Van Simple)

Most lads stick with Makita 18V angle drill options because LXT batteries are already everywhere on site. It keeps chargers, spares, and downtime to a minimum when you are moving between jobs.

Makita Angle Drill Accessories That Save You Time in Tight Spots

The right add ons stop chewed screws, snapped bits, and constant trips back to the van when you are working in cupboards and joists.

1. Makita Right Angle Drill Attachment

Handy when you only need occasional access for driving, like hinges and carcass screws, and you do not want to drag the full drill in for one awkward fixing.

2. Short Drill Bits and Insert Bits

Go stubby where you can, because long bits are what foul on joists and back panels and force you into drilling at an angle, which is how holes wander and screws strip.

3. Auger and Flat Wood Bits Matched to the Job

For first fix timber drilling, use proper wood bits that clear chips well, otherwise you will stall the tool and fight it in confined spaces where you cannot easily reset your stance.

4. Spare 18V LXT Batteries

Angle drills often get used on the awkward parts of the job when you are already committed in a loft or under a sink, so a spare battery stops you packing up halfway through a run.

Shop Makita Angle Drills at ITS

Whether you need a Makita angle drill 18V for everyday first fix, a Makita 18V angle drill body only to match your LXT kit, or a heavier option for tougher drilling, we stock the range in the key types and setups. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get it on site without waiting around.

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Makita Angle Drills

Makita angle drill kit is for drilling and driving where a standard drill simply won't fit, like tight joists, cabinets, and stud corners.

When you're wedged between pipes, noggins, and plasterboard and you still need a straight hole, a Makita right angle drill gets you in without chewing knuckles or bodging the bit. Choose Makita angle drills in 18V for everyday site work, body only if you're already on LXT, and go brushless when it's getting used daily.

What Are Makita Angle Drills Used For?

  • Drilling through tight floor and roof joists for pipe and cable runs where a normal drill body fouls the timber before the bit is even started.
  • Driving fixings inside kitchen units, wardrobes, and stud corners so you can keep the screw square without rounding heads or snapping bits.
  • Working in service voids and between pipework on refurbs where access is awkward and you need a Makita 90 degree drill to stay controlled.
  • Boring clean holes in close quarters for first fix plumbing and electrics, especially when you are drilling flat to a wall or tight to a back panel.
  • Getting repetitive overhead or confined drilling done with less strain, because the right angle head keeps your wrist and forearm in a safer line.

Choosing the Right Makita Angle Drill

Sort it like this: buy for the tightest space you actually work in, then match the power and battery platform to the holes you drill all week.

1. 18V LXT vs 36V

If you are doing everyday first fix drilling and driving, a Makita angle drill 18V is the sensible site choice because it is lighter and uses standard LXT batteries. If you are regularly boring larger holes or working in heavy timber where the tool is under load for longer, look at a Makita 36V angle drill so it does not feel like it is fighting you.

2. Brushless vs Brushed

If it is coming out most days, go brushless drill Makita because it runs cooler, holds power better under load, and generally lasts longer in dusty site conditions. If it is only for the occasional awkward cupboard or one off snag list, brushed can do the job, but expect shorter runtime and more heat when you lean on it.

3. Body Only vs Kit

If you are already on Makita LXT, a Makita 18V angle drill body only is the no brainer because you can put your existing batteries and charger straight to work. If you are starting fresh or you need it earning money from day one, buy the kit so you are not sharing batteries with your main drill and getting caught short mid run.

4. Right Angle Drill vs Right Angle Drill Attachment

If you are only driving a few screws in tight spots, a Makita right angle drill attachment can get you out of trouble. If you are drilling holes in timber, using augers, or doing repetitive first fix work, get a proper Makita 90 degree drill because it is built to take the load without twisting your wrists or wrecking bits.

Makita Angle Drill FAQs

When to use an angle drill?

Use an angle drill when access is the problem, not power. If you are drilling between joists, inside cabinets, tight to walls, or around pipework where a standard drill cannot line up square, a Makita angle drill is the right tool.

Are Makita angle grinders any good?

Yes, Makita angle grinders are solid trade kit, but they are a different tool to a Makita angle drill. Grinders are for cutting and grinding, while angle drills are for drilling and driving in tight spaces, so make sure you are buying for the job you are actually doing.

What is the use of Makita angle drill?

It is used for drilling holes and driving fixings where you need a 90 degree head to get in, like first fix service holes through studs and joists, or fixing inside cupboards and carcasses without removing panels or opening up walls.

Is a Makita right angle drill attachment a proper replacement for an angle drill?

For light screwdriving and occasional access, yes, it is a useful get out of jail option. For drilling timber holes or repetitive work, no, a dedicated Makita right angle drill 18V is built to handle the load and control better without twisting your wrists.

Should I buy a Makita 18V angle drill body only?

If you already run Makita LXT on site, body only makes sense because your existing batteries and charger will fit straight on. If you do not have spare batteries, buy a kit, because sharing with your main drill is how you end up stopped mid job.

Who Uses Makita Angle Drills?

  • Sparkies running cables through joists and studs who need a Makita right angle drill 18V to get holes in without opening up ceilings.
  • Plumbers and heating engineers drilling for pipework in cupboards and boxed in corners where a straight drill will not physically line up.
  • Chippies on first fix and kitchen fitters working inside carcasses, tight returns, and awkward fix points where access is the whole problem.
  • Maintenance teams doing repairs in occupied buildings who want a compact Makita 18V angle drill body only that uses the batteries already on the van.

How Angle Drills Work for You

A Makita right angle drill is built to put the chuck at 90 degrees to the motor, so you can drill and drive in spaces a standard drill cannot physically enter. Here is what matters on site.

1. The 90 Degree Head (Access Is the Point)

The right angle head lets you keep the bit square to the work when you are tight to a wall, inside a cabinet, or between joists, which means cleaner holes and fewer slipped screws.

2. Torque Reaction (Why They Feel Different)

Because you are often drilling one handed in awkward positions, torque kick can catch you out. A dedicated Makita angle drill is designed to be held securely and controlled in these positions, which is exactly why it is safer and more usable than forcing a standard drill in.

3. Battery Platform (Keeping the Van Simple)

Most lads stick with Makita 18V angle drill options because LXT batteries are already everywhere on site. It keeps chargers, spares, and downtime to a minimum when you are moving between jobs.

Makita Angle Drill Accessories That Save You Time in Tight Spots

The right add ons stop chewed screws, snapped bits, and constant trips back to the van when you are working in cupboards and joists.

1. Makita Right Angle Drill Attachment

Handy when you only need occasional access for driving, like hinges and carcass screws, and you do not want to drag the full drill in for one awkward fixing.

2. Short Drill Bits and Insert Bits

Go stubby where you can, because long bits are what foul on joists and back panels and force you into drilling at an angle, which is how holes wander and screws strip.

3. Auger and Flat Wood Bits Matched to the Job

For first fix timber drilling, use proper wood bits that clear chips well, otherwise you will stall the tool and fight it in confined spaces where you cannot easily reset your stance.

4. Spare 18V LXT Batteries

Angle drills often get used on the awkward parts of the job when you are already committed in a loft or under a sink, so a spare battery stops you packing up halfway through a run.

Shop Makita Angle Drills at ITS

Whether you need a Makita angle drill 18V for everyday first fix, a Makita 18V angle drill body only to match your LXT kit, or a heavier option for tougher drilling, we stock the range in the key types and setups. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get it on site without waiting around.

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