Makita Addiction Thread
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engineer2
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They sell them. You just have to figure out which one fits. I don't see anything for the XSR01Z.
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Voi
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We don't have a Home Depot in our area but last night I stayed at a hotel next to one & checked it out this morning while my boys were sleeping.
They were out of the single charger, bag & batteries deal but did have three of the rear handled saws.
I stood there realizing it was a great deal but just couldn't bring myself to buy it. I already have the 6.5" brushless that I don't think I'd ever get rid of plus a track saw plus two corded circular saws.
That free cordless router was hard to pass up. As I understand it all of the router bases are compatible with their corded router. That would be a great setup for me.
Might have to check the store two hours from here.
FTWingRiders
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genog
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I know this thread is mostly about Makita chordless power tools which is what they really do well.
Since I am a vintage guy, so are my tools.
So
As far as my Makita Addiction goes, I have four 80's vintage Makita power tools
Palm sander, small grinder, my 3/8 drill, and a real small Makita circular saw- kinda cute in some sort of way
I bought my chorded 3/8 Makita drill sometime in the early to mid 1980's.
...can't remember exactly
Bought it from the Tool Center at our local lumber yard.
Way back then, Makita had a Consumer/Home Owner line of power tools that were red instead of the famous Green-Blue that defines Makita.
I remember the red Home owner version looked the same as the Professional model but supposedly, wasn't as stout and more for light duty use. That's what I was told by the salesman
The consumer model was $10 bucks cheaper, but it didn't interest me. I wanted the GOOD one!
I seem to remember $27 for the cheaper one, the HD drill was $37
Does anyone remember the red Makita line?
Anyone have a Red Makita drill or whatever?
I have not seen one in use, or otherwise, in the wild.
Pic of one?
Since I am a vintage guy, so are my tools.
So
As far as my Makita Addiction goes, I have four 80's vintage Makita power tools
Palm sander, small grinder, my 3/8 drill, and a real small Makita circular saw- kinda cute in some sort of way
I bought my chorded 3/8 Makita drill sometime in the early to mid 1980's.
...can't remember exactly
Bought it from the Tool Center at our local lumber yard.
Way back then, Makita had a Consumer/Home Owner line of power tools that were red instead of the famous Green-Blue that defines Makita.
I remember the red Home owner version looked the same as the Professional model but supposedly, wasn't as stout and more for light duty use. That's what I was told by the salesman
The consumer model was $10 bucks cheaper, but it didn't interest me. I wanted the GOOD one!
I seem to remember $27 for the cheaper one, the HD drill was $37
Does anyone remember the red Makita line?
Anyone have a Red Makita drill or whatever?
I have not seen one in use, or otherwise, in the wild.
Pic of one?
genog
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Here's that little circular saw
Found a pic (actually stole it) of a Red Makita drill
Similar to the ubiquitous Makita Blue pictured above
Here's that little circular saw
Found a pic (actually stole it) of a Red Makita drill
Similar to the ubiquitous Makita Blue pictured above
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KnurledNut
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That little saw is a screamer when mated with a Diablo blade!Posted before
Here's that little circular saw
GrantCee
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I have the 03, and often wish I'd waited for the 02. The big thing for me isn't the brushless motor; I don't use a jigsaw long enough in any given job for the battery life to make a difference, and the brushed motor is more than powerful enough. But I'd much rather have the speed dial of the 02 over the variable speed trigger of the 03, which would allow me to pre-set the speed and cut at that exact rate, all the time.
Then again, for the same money as the XVJ02Z (current Amazon prices), I'd much rather have the XVJ01Z. Barrel-grip jigsaws handle much better, especially when cutting shapes.
KnurledNut
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I think Makita over-complicated the 02. The lock button would drive me nuts! And the soft start can be turned off, but id rather not have it at all. I just want to pick up the tool and give it the beans.
The price of the 03 has come down substantially. It was over $200+ new IIRC. I bought the DJV180 (XVJ03s foreign twin brother) because it was cheaper at that time. Its a great tool and has worked without any problems. If i had one complaint, it could have a better dust blower. Other than that, i cant think of any dislikes. Mine was made in the United Kingdom.
Edit: I had to go back and check, but ive had mine for 5 years now, used often.
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engineer2
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I ended up getting the 36V 7-1/4 rear handle circular saw, two 5.0 batteries, double charger, carrying bag, and the 1/4-3/8 ratchet for $250.
Sold my 18V 6.5" saw for $75. I can probably sell the bag for $20 and the double charger for $50.
Sold my 18V 6.5" saw for $75. I can probably sell the bag for $20 and the double charger for $50.
Snapped-off
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Same deal I went with. It was just too hard to pass up.
I have the rear handle circular saw for a while, really like it. It rips through the plywood with no effort. Sometimes I do wish to have a lighter one though. If you have an 6.5v I would keep it unless you could get a good deal out it. Anyway, I am eying on a 6.5" sub compact for a while...
engineer2
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Agree. the 7-1/4 is as heavy as my old SkilSaw was. The 6.5 was very light and handy for little jobs.
Snapped-off
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Just wanted to say I used the 18v high torque for the first time today. (XWT08)
Application was on some 1 ½" nuts torqued to 500 ft-lbs. I had to use an impact swivel joint and short chrome socket to get onto the nut. Impact socket was too thick. At full tilt of the swivel, the nuts came loose in just 2-3 impacts.
Im pretty impressed and saved an easy 30 minutes of loosening them 1 flat at a time with the crowsfoot.
Application was on some 1 ½" nuts torqued to 500 ft-lbs. I had to use an impact swivel joint and short chrome socket to get onto the nut. Impact socket was too thick. At full tilt of the swivel, the nuts came loose in just 2-3 impacts.
Im pretty impressed and saved an easy 30 minutes of loosening them 1 flat at a time with the crowsfoot.
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General Geoff
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My latest Makita addiction fix, already had the little guy on the right and have been so impressed with it I had to get two of its bigger brothers
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engineer2
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Been using my Makita tools for bathroom destruction/construction and getting it dirty. Flawless performance.
Love the rear handle circular saw. It weight just right so that you don’t need to keep it down, just push it forward. My only complaint is lack of dust collect port.Been using my Makita tools for bathroom destruction/construction and getting it dirty. Flawless performance.
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engineer2
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I wish it had a light.
Snapped-off
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To add onto this, the pumps I was working on had some 1" socket head capscrews that get torqued to 600 ft-lbs. My XWT08 didn't budge them, but neither did a Milwaukee 2767. We had to use a hex key with a 5' pipe.
engineer2
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I see the Makita XOB03Z 18V 1/3 Sheet Sander is finally out.
Tempting.
The 1/4 sheet can't be far behind.
Tempting.
The 1/4 sheet can't be far behind.
duneslider
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So, I ended up picking up the makita self propelled lawn mower and am still very surprised how good of a mower it is. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for a new mower. My gas mower was fine but it isn't selfpropelled and if I want my kids to help mow the lawn (sloping yard) then I needed something self propelled.
We have used it a couple of times now and it is working great. The mower is very stout and should last a long long time. Feels much better built and much more professional grade than my craftsman mower. It was pricy but not much different than the Honda I was looking at. I like how quiet it is and it has more than enough power to cut through thick grass. Doesn't skip a beat.
I wouldn't run out and trade in a good gas mower for it but where I needed to buy one anyway it seemed to make sense. Hard to say no to adding 4 more 5ah batteries to the stable too.
We have used it a couple of times now and it is working great. The mower is very stout and should last a long long time. Feels much better built and much more professional grade than my craftsman mower. It was pricy but not much different than the Honda I was looking at. I like how quiet it is and it has more than enough power to cut through thick grass. Doesn't skip a beat.
I wouldn't run out and trade in a good gas mower for it but where I needed to buy one anyway it seemed to make sense. Hard to say no to adding 4 more 5ah batteries to the stable too.
engineer2
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^ which model? I'm going Makita if my Craftsman/Honda gas mower ever quits.
bongkar_YES_pasang_NO
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Looks really weak, probably okay for thin branches but nothing more...
RivennHewn
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I didn’t quite hit the break even point on my track saw, before it took the big smoking dump.
Wasn’t expecting that.
As in, I had higher hopes, and feeling really disappointed.
Wasn’t expecting that.
As in, I had higher hopes, and feeling really disappointed.
Ton ton
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I bought the 550 rpm 1/2" drill corded from a local supplier. Very smooth and somewhat quiet so far. It's a pass for sure. 6.5 amp.
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duneslider
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I got XML08PT1 which is one that my local HD stocks.
American Locomotive
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I don't think that's a real Makita saw.
... and god these restoration channels are comical. The guy looking around like he didn't just toss that chainsaw covered in mud and salt water besides that tree a few weeks ago to make a video.
engineer2
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That's the one I would get. With the price of the batteries it's like getting the mower for $250.
Snapped-off
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Bought the XCU10 12" chainsaw and the XRU17 string trimmer.
Saw will be here tomorrow and the trimmer next week.
Saw will be here tomorrow and the trimmer next week.
Just got the big angle grinder GA9020SF 230mm. A bit surprised that it was as cheap as it was. A soft start quality HD machine for not much more than 1.5 times what the cheapest chinesium machines are.
So total Makita count is now up to 5 Cordless 18V machines and 5 corded 230V ones.
So total Makita count is now up to 5 Cordless 18V machines and 5 corded 230V ones.
riceaterSLC
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thats unfortunate. i've had mine for about 3 years now and love it. no issues. is it still under the warranty period?
RivennHewn
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No.
Not my most used tool.
I really only used it for critical cuts. Didn’t want to wear it out on general cutting that I can do with hand-eye coordination.
Snapped-off
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XCU10 12"
Sitting next to its bigger Dolmar/Makita brothers.
Sitting next to its bigger Dolmar/Makita brothers.