D W Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT32 Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Saw them at Menards the other day. Here is a link to them on their site. https://www.menards.com/main/search.html?sf_categoryHierarchy=&search=Metabo+hpt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 It looks like the Kiwis are getting a Multivolt version of the 165mm deep cut circular saw: https://www.hikoki.co.nz/shop/36v-multi-volt/36v-brushless-165mm-circular-saw-bare-tool/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Anyone got feedback on any of these? I've always thought it's a good idea for high demand tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 8 hours ago, method said: Anyone got feedback on any of these? I've always thought it's a good idea for high demand tools. I've ordered the reciprocating saw and 185mm circular saw. They should be arriving next week. On paper the Multivolt tools look outstanding. I'm looking forward to seeing them compared with Makita X2 and Flexvolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl10 Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 12 hours ago, method said: Anyone got feedback on any of these? I've always thought it's a good idea for high demand tools. I got the 36v impact on clearance (the box and tool had some minor cosmetic damage) and love it. I just got the Mil. Gen 3 fuel impact a few days before, but returned it because I like the hitatchi better. Way better ergonomics, more runtime, quieter and smoother. The regular multivolt prices are very high though. I'm looking to add a super sawzall, but Im thinking about waiting to see if the multivolt prices come down. I have the regular fuel sawzall now, but even with two 9.0's and their "rapid" charger I cant keep them charged when doing heavy demo work, so the cord option is very appealing with the multi volt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 5 hours ago, dcl10 said: The regular multivolt prices are very high though I totally agree with this. I only ended up buying a couple of MV tools because they each came with a free Multivolt battery (during the boxing day sales here in Australia). Otherwise way too expensive. The MV reciprocating saw is $399 AUD and the circular saw is $385 AUD (tools only). Chuck in a free battery worth $179 AUD and it becomes great value though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Unless they take off I doubt we will see good value here in Australia. Kind of like Metabo, festool etc always excluded from sales at Total tools/Sydney tools. I like the look of the Hikoki tools though they look to be built quite well. Reviews of the recip saw make it look to cut super fast! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Handyman Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 The drill is a beast! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 The reciprocating saw has arrived. I haven't used it yet but it feels very smooth and very powerful! The vibration control seems to be doing a great job, just holding it in hand shows it has MUCH less vibration than the 18V version. The 18V is supposed to be a low vibration saw, but I have doubts it actually is compared to most. My previous 18V brushed Metabo had less. The 36V is also noticeably heavier and louder than the 18V but not much bigger overall. The trigger is very smooth easy to pull (like all the Hitachi triggers I've used). The LED can be toggled to remain on at all times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Multivolt 7 1/4 inch circular saw. Very smooth running and high quality. I've never owned a cordless circular saw so I can't comment on much else. Specs say the cut depth is 62mm. It feels sturdy and the silent mode is a lot less noise. The motor seems compact compared to others. A Multivolt version of the 165mm 18V deep cut saw is out there apparently (NZ), and that saw does 66mm cut depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 PTR have a review of the circular saw: https://www.protoolreviews.com/trades/carpentry/metabo-hpt-multivolt-circular-saw/43019/ The final score was let down by the value (too expensive). $359 USD is insane pricing! It's $389 AUD here in Australia, plus they had a recent offer with a free MV battery, so we Aussies are actually getting something cheaper than in the US. They also mentioned it's 3lbs lighter than the M18 Fuel. Pros Excellent build quality Automatic speed control mode conserves battery life and runs quieter in niche applications Outperforms our corded worm drive Lightest among the Cordless Supersaws AC or DC power without switching saws Cons Secondary handle is too small Very expensive at $359 bare No kit options currently available 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolBane Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Also looks pretty compact. The price automatically means this tool isn’t going to be one of the ones that wins over many buyers looking at other platforms, but in terms of size (including the smaller form-factor of running just a single 10-cell battery) I wonder if it’s actually more fair to compare it to competitor’s 18V brushless units. Still...that price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I’m thinking we’ll see a price drop in the next 6 months, pricing is just too high, even the drill as great as it $350 for a drill and no battery? I could buy 3 Dewalt 996s for that price and get similar performance Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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method Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I am keen to see the quality of these, just been too busy to get to any stores to test them out but they look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 7 hours ago, method said: I am keen to see the quality of these Quality is really, really good on the recip saw and circular saw. They feel solid and well made, especially the recip saw. Both very smooth running. I'm especially keen to get the slide switch grinder when it's available here. But, there's something I don't like about the brushless motors from Hitachi/Hikoki; for whatever reason, they are the loudest motors I've used. This includes their 18V and new Multivolt (they all sound very similar). They all seem to have a deep tone that sounds like it's resonating exactly at some harmonic to be so loud. The worst is the 18V DS18DBFL2 compact drill. That thing is loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I like slide switch grinders. My old metabo cordless was a slide switch, if flexvolt came in slide switch I may have looked at that instead. I wonder if hikoki will share metabo parts, as in motors etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Doesn't Multivolt use an optical trigger instead of a normal variable speed trigger other brands use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 This video shows a performance comparison between the Flexvolt and a corded Milwaukee with the Multivolt reciprocating saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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