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adamnichols

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  1. Any word on when the subcompact jigsaw is coming out?
  2. Which one? I've only seen them on ebay, the prices aren't very good as most of them come from overseas. How much did it run you?
  3. My boss has a truck full of Milwaukee tools, I enjoy using pretty much all of them. Except for the m18 brad nailer, it jams constantly and hardly ever drives a nail 100% it's less hassle to run a hose and compressor than to fool with that.. Having said that, he's also got 3 of the pneumatic brad guns. Love those.
  4. Cop tool just made a post on Makita's release event.. Pretty excited about all of the 18v offerings! http://www.coptool.com/makita-2017-new-products-event/ x2 Track saw x2 10" Sliding Miter Saw 18v Trim router 18v Subcompact rotary hammer There's a few other videos in there that I didn't have time to check out. I'd be thrilled to have these tools added to my arsenal. There was no mention of prices for these, I'm sure the track saw and miter saw will be the most expensive. The one complaint I could see someone making is that there's no dual performance with the miter saw like the flexvolt. (battery/corded) It would give you a bit more flexibility. For someone like me it'd be great, because my saw lives in my shop. But occasionally I'll need to take it with me. It would be nice to have the flexibility both options offers. However they're releasing a corded version of the same saw. Which I think is a smart move for them. The trim router uses the same base as the corded, so all accessories are compatible. Which is another smart move on Makita's part. I'm sure part of it is the convenience this gives their customers, but also they don't have to manufacture two different router base types. I'd really like to see some new batteries come down the pipe.. Two is better than one, so they'd have a huge leg up on the competition if they were to come out with a higher capacity battery. But all in all I've gotta say I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow and expand their 18v line.
  5. As someone who's already invested in Makita's 18v line I really like the idea of subcompact tools.. I've always liked the thought of having a few 12v tools for small/quick work. But the idea of having to keep track of a whole new set of chargers/batteries doesn't seem worth the trade off. But smaller tools that use my same 18v batteries I really like. I've had the subcompact set for a while, I really like it. It'd be great for an electrician, plumber, or cabinet guys installing pulls/knobs. Obviously they're for lighter duty work, and it's nice to have the lighter tool when the beefy heavier duty capacity isn't needed. They'd be great for someone who's on a ladder most of the day, as they're very light weight and you hardly notice them on your belt.
  6. Same here, love the blower. My boss has Milwaukee stuff, and has one of their versions. I never realized how useful a blower would be on a jobsite. Wanted one but didn't wanna pay full price, was very excited to see it marked down at the Home Depot for $40! I also recieved the Sub-Compact set for christmas. Have yet to really put them through their paces, but they're very light weight. I've used the impact a bit more and it drove 6" Timberlock screws into 2x material no problem. But I used the Drill on site to drill holes in cedar shakes for stainless nails. It was much nicer to have that drill on my belt than the boss' Milwaukee. I actually spent a few minutes looking for it once before I realized it was still clipped to my belt.
  7. I think they're keeping the older model around for the users used to "sidewinder" type saws.. I haven't seen anything about a brushless version.. Although I'm sure if the rear handle does well they'll eventually update the sidewinder version if there seems to be a demand.
  8. Any ideas of what this may cost in the US? I like the idea of a cordless trimmer, I've seen Tyler G on youtube make a DIY loose tenon machine.. The use of a cordless router makes it more appealing, plus I'm already on Makita's 18v line.
  9. I've only used genuine ones so far, however if I found a source for reliable after market ones I'd give them a shot.
  10. I'd like to see them come out with higher capacity batteries to compete with Milwaukee's high demand, and Dewalt's Flexvolt stuff.. I really like Makita's x2 system, and I think once they come out with larger batteries similar to the red and yellow ones being able to double those up will give Makita a bit of an edge. Excited to see some of the stuff mentioned in this thread so far!
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