Easy solution, buy ALL new Makita tools
...this is GJIf you use Dewalt use adapter
I have a leaf blower and a workspace blower that's much lighter w/a flexible pipe. I suppose one could shorten said pipe to make it compact:
Those aren't comparable to the Makita.I have a leaf blower and a workspace blower that's much lighter w/a flexible pipe. I suppose one could shorten said pipe to make it compact:
I think technically you can turn it into a vacuum by reversing inlet outlet which is the more recommended way of handling shavings on equipment to avoid long term wear on surfaces.
Just a word of caution with those battery adapters. For most, the low voltage cutoff is built in the tool and not the battery like Ryobi. So in my case using an M18 to Makita have to pay attention to battery level cause nothing will prevent the battery from draining too low.
Good information, thanks.Here's mine. It works fine & was cheap but you get what you pay for. I still may get the Makita someday.
I got this long before the Makita LXT (18V) came out or was announced & there was only the XGT (40v Max). This is actually molded from the XGT model.
I still need to make me new labels for it. I'm calling mine the Milkita.
Just a word of caution with those battery adapters. For most, the low voltage cutoff is built in the tool and not the battery like Ryobi. So in my case using an M18 to Makita have to pay attention to battery level cause nothing will prevent the battery from draining too low.
In addition, the ones with a USB port. The USB circuit will cause parasitic drain on the battery so when not in use for long periods of time, remove the battery. Otherwise eventually it will over drain the battery also.
That bugged the hell out of me & the USB port is useless to me. I took care of that by disabling the USB circuit. No more parasitic drain. I put a cover on the USB port also
Just remembered kobalt makes a smaller inflator that doubles as a duster, I may pick that up. Others may make it as well? Specs on Makita?
Nope, not all. What you are referring to are known as protected cells which have a circuit board attached to usually the top of the cell for low voltage cutoff. They are commonly used in devices such as flashlights where the battery is user replaceable. It also adds to the overall length of the cell which cause fitment issues. Bare cells, aka unprotected, are just the cell that is used for building packs & use a seperate means of protection either built in the pack or in the device.
All Makita batteries have had Star Protection since 2012.
the Makita advertises substantially higher air speed and quite a bit more airflow. I reckon the smaller nozzle size contributes to that air speed (plus added flow) and likely the others measure speed w/the default larger opening. I'd be curious about how this functionally translates given the ryobi you can pick up for 10$ sometimes on that online tool outlet. I can see these cheapo ones being handy to keep around large power tools (drill, mill, lathe, bench saw), though maybe not strong enough to dislodge cobwebs from circuit boards.
Just remembered kobalt makes a smaller inflator that doubles as a duster, I may pick that up. Others may make it as well? Specs on Makita?
I thought that also....until I bought one.
Mine posted in this thread has no variable speed & the mode button is a dummy, it doesn't do anything except light up a useles LED. Which is why I said you get what you pay for & I still want to get an orig Makita.
Just got this M12 Mini Blower FREE from home depot ... qualifying purchase of a 4ah battery and 2ah battery deal with charger for $149 totalOh by the way M12 blower is not too big, I got one for my brother a couple of yrs ago for Christmas. Comes with a stubby nozzle & it's good for dusting off things & light duty, not nearly powerful enough for yard work. It's not brushless though if that matters to you.
