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  3. Lighting options

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    1 hour ago, Framer joe said:

    Don't keep up with the Jones ? As soon as flexvolt was released they came up with X2 battery tools to compete......

        

     

    Lol, you funny....

    first makita 18v x2 preview January 2014

     

     

    First FlexVolt previews July 2016

     

     

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  7. Others to copy Cross-Cut saws?

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    Guys! 

    Its now been a couple of years since Festool (HK55/HK85/HKC55)  released their versions of Mafell’s cross-cut plunge saws (KSS300/KSS400/KSS40) does anyone else think that Makita/Dewalt/Bosch etc will follow suit and release saws that the rails stay attached to? 

     

     

  8. Lock Mortising Jigs

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    Guys! 

    I’m considering investing in a drill-powered lock mortising jig. The company I work for has a job (with a ridiculously short timeframe) that includes around 30 doors. To help make things more efficient and hopefully relieve a little bit of pressure on myself Im think buying one of these would do the trick, along with some other Trend goodies! 

     

    Im wondering if anyone on here has any experience with them? If so, what are your thoughts? I’ve read that it has to be operated by a corded drill with 3000rpm+, can anyone confirm this? Would my cordless 18v with 2200rpm be suitable?

     

    Also, the hafele one is $450 AUD or I could buy a cheaper brand for around $300 AUD. I usually go with ‘buy cheap, buy twice’ but I’m not sure how much of a difference it would make on one of these. 

     

    Any feedback would be great! Links below! Thanks! 

     

    https://www.justtools.com.au/hafele-door-lock-morticer-attachment-kit-dbb-morticer

     

    https://sydneytools.com.au/boxo-cx001-door-lock-and-mortise-jig-morticer-kit

  10. Why Ridgid (AEG)? Why Not?

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    On 5/16/2018 at 9:48 PM, D W said:

    In Australia, AEG can only be bought from Bunnings. They're too expensive (priced higher than Dewalt and Makita) and their range is limited. I don't think there's many reasons to buy their line when the others are more available and at a lower price.

     

    Totally agree. They have seem to have decent deals now+again and decent tools but as stated they charge WAY too much for what they are. The little cordless

    compressor and belt sander are quite appealing but are $300 each skin -only. $320 for their Brushless 7 1/4” Circ Saw is a bit steep considering the FlexVolt is $290 and from time to time Is offered with a free battery (redemption). Their cordless trim router is the same price as the Makita as well. 

    I understand they have to make a profit and what not but I have to agree that their price-point here in Australia makes them an unattractive option compared to Dewalt/Makita/Milwaukee and even Bosch (although their lineup is very limited IMO). 

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  13. Brushless multi tool

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    3 hours ago, PNWtooljunkie said:

    For $220 you could get a Fein Multimaster with the 350 watt motor. I have all Makita tools, but the fein is by far superior in this category.  

     

    Not here in Australia you can’t? $350 for the corded multimaster, $660 for the cordless. 

    Its the 18v Makita multi tool I have and that’s what I’d be looking to buy again. 

     

    You could be right, it could be the brushes. 

     

  14. Brushless multi tool

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    Guys! 

    Can any of you wonderful people give any information on when we will see a Brushless OMT From Makita? I’ve had the brushed model for 3 years and it’s starting to die on me (it’s had a hard life tbf). I’m wondering whether it’s worth paying $220 for a new brushed model or waiting for Brushless? 

  18. What will Makita come out with next?

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    9 hours ago, Jronman said:

    Makita is supposedly moving from 18650s to better cells. Possibly either 20700 or 21700 cells

     

    I notice this with almost every tool company. The new gen of Bosch colt is a good example. It was confirmed to be coming yet it took years to get to the market for whatever reason. Would a nice and reliable cordless framer from Makita be nice? It sure would but I would rather wait till next year for a good one instead of getting a so-so one this year. I have heard Makita nailers aren't the best. One can always be optimistic considering Makita does so many other tools well. The x2 platform is one of the most solid platforms out there.

     

    Any idea when we will see better cells/high demand batteries? The other companies will be looking at their ‘gen 2’ high demand/multi volt batteries by the time Makita gets their first lot out. 

     

     

  19. What will Makita come out with next?

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    Any update on a brushless multi tool? 

     

    Any sign of an 18v x2 table saw to rival hitachi’s new multi volt table saw? 

     

    Will makita be releasing a battery only framing nailer? 

     

    Any news on high demand batteries to rival every other tool companies high demand batteries? 

     

     

  20. Makita 10” 36v or FlexVolt 12”

    in Power Tools

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    Does anyone know if the rail issues that effected the ls1019 (corded Makita 10”) carried over onto the cordless model? 

     

    Im still stuck on a decision. I’ll be working out a van, possibly in remote areas without easy access to power. A cordless table saw would always be handy but I’m unsure if Makita has any plans to release one! I’ve used the FlexVolt and it was great!! 

  22. What will Makita come out with next?

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    20 hours ago, Bradm said:

    Any updates on release time frame for newer nailer/nailers?

    Apparently in the first 2 weeks of April here in Australia! 

     

     

    On 26/03/2018 at 4:04 PM, kornomaniac said:

     Let's hope this one works better then the dbn500

    IMG_20180325_234704_670.jpg

     

    I messaged ‘toolpig’ on instagram and he said it was very good, much better than the 18ga. 

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