ToolBane Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Looks like the same size as the current brushed model which was already a solid performer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjwillac Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Also new hybrid directional and wobble work lights and brushless rivet gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolBane Posted October 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I like a lot of what I’m seeing with the new products coming about. Although the order they’re arriving in is a little funny. Awesome as a brushless planar is, I think there’s a lot more noise from people wanting brushless versions of the multitool and orbital sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjwillac Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Absolutely on the brushless multitool. I'd actually like to see two brushless multitools: a full-sized beast similar to the current brushed version and a sub-compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 4:59 PM, Jjwillac said: Absolutely on the brushless multitool. I'd actually like to see two brushless multitools: a full-sized beast similar to the current brushed version and a sub-compact. basically a Starlock Max variant and a Starlock Plus variant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjwillac Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 I was thinking in terms of form factor, though the max vs plus kinda fits in that too. I love the power of the current 18v multitool, but it is often overkill and sometimes just too big. I'd think a OMT in the sub-compact line would be really popular - 12v size 18v performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolBane Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 The current LXT multitool is definitely clunky. Even if that’s the norm for the industry. Makita has been excelling at making tools ergonomically sensible, and this just seems like a natural best next step. I guess they likely have a team working on it but it’s probably no small technical challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjwillac Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Given the number of recent Makita patents related to multitools they are definitely working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tools & Stuff Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 The Planer is here! Biggest changes: 3mm cut depth, brushed was only 2mm 25mm rebate, brushed was 9mm dual port dust extraction AWS Batt gauge Torque control Quite a lot of changes! My review: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolBane Posted January 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Nice comparison tests. The torque adjustment struck me as easily discernible. Although it slowed more than expected under light load, as you pushed it harder the degree of slowing down didn’t increase until much heavier loading. I picked up the brushed model about a year ago and then saw this on getting released and wondered if I would be lamenting not having it, even though this is not a tool I need often. I’m impressed with it but not dissatisfied just sticking with the older model I have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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