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[gar2191]

is there a better combo kit right now than the Makita 18 v drill and impact???
I could really use some other tools and especially the cordless 18v circular saw...
is there a good deal right now on the whole bunch of 18v cordless??
I notice some vendors for various products are lowering prices.... sales numbers are falling..
watch out..

 

[jd_1138]

HD has a 3 tool combo for 229 -- impact, drill, circular saw

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-LXT-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Combo-Kit-2-Piece-with-Free-6-1-2-in-Circular-Saw-XT260-XSS02Z/206150496

Heck of a deal. Then you can add a recip saw and a flashlight and jobsite radio to it.

 

[gar2191]

which saw is the most recent??? this is always hard to tell....I want the best one cordless...

 

[jd_1138]

which saw is the most recent??? this is always hard to tell....I want the best one cordless...

It's this one according to the fine print. Not sure if it's the most recent, but numerically and alphabetically, the model # is higher than the other circular saws on their website.

http://makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?Name=XSS02Z

Also, I'd recommend getting a multi-tool, also. Once you have one, you won't know what you did without it. Just makes a lot of jobs way easier.

 

[jd_1138]

Also, with these cordless circular saw, they're not really made for HD use. For constant use where you need some power, you'll want to go with something like a corded Skil mag saw or similar quality corded Makita model.

The cordless is good for smaller projects, small cuts, etc..