Makita Collects 7 Editor's Choice Awards from Popular Woodworking for 2002 Buying Guide     OCTOBER 11, 2001 - LA MIRADA, CA - Makita USA, Inc., manufacturers of high quality industrial power tools and accessories has long been associated with outstanding quality and performance. This devotion to producing superior professional tools has consistently paid off, most recently by the Editors of one of the most respected woodworking publications, Popular Woodworking. In the October 2001 "Tool Buying Guide 2002" of Popular Woodworking, Makita U.S.A took home an astonishing seven Editor's Choice Awards out of a total of nine categories in which Makita offers tools. The Makita tools recognized as Editor's Choices are: Model 6216DWDE 12V Driver-Drill Model 3901 Plate Joiner Model AF502 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Model LS1013 10" Slide Dual Compound Miter Saw Model RD1101 2-1/4 H.P. Industrial Production Router Model BO5010 Random Orbit Sander - Palm Grip Models BO5020 /BO5021K Random Orbit Sanders Some of the accolades given by the Editors regarding these award winning power tools are as follows: 6216DWDE - "Makita excels at designing cordless tools, and its top-of-the-line 12-volt cordless drill is designed to run all day, everyday." LS1013 - "We can't recommend this tool enough. It's won every award this magazine gives out and has earned a permanent place in our shop because it's tough and accurate." Makita USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of over 320 professional, industrial quality power tools. All Makita tools are covered by a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship and may be serviced at any of our 52 factory service centers or by more than 1000 authorized service centers nationwide. Makita USA, Inc.'s home office is located in La Mirada, California and has distribution centers located throughout the U.S.