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Problem is different voltage. Such adapter had to include some step-down voltage regulator. It would be not easy with currents maybe up to 50 amps. I really don't understand Makita's aversion to offer 21700 LXT batteries.

Looks pretty cool...

Another interesting machine

Have you seen this...? How could I live without it? 😂

It's LS610, I hope this will make its way to Europe. Some info below... More info here: https://kunihamonet.com/blog/makita_ls610d/

Yesterday my new TD171 from Japan has arrived. The unit is great but I found out that bit has about 5 mm in/out play in chuck. Then I found this photo: Chuck is deeper to be able to use longer NZ type bits (I haven't seen this bits yet). Is anybody using the 322279-6 "bit-piece" with impact driver? Does it eliminate the in/out play? BTW I love that there is nearly zero wobble play even with longer bits. The double bearing setup at the chuck is big improvement.

Hmmm very cool, this will be next addition to my Makita set...

Exactly. My dream is something like DVC864 in Makpac case. I would buy it immediately. Maybe two of them 😄

New X2 top handle chain saw is coming...

Finally! My angle grinders and chain saw are looking forward...

Newer version of grinders? Do you know anything more please? What new features will these grinders have...? AWS maybe?

The seller was reddingfasteners, but unfortunately this seller hasn't XPH07Z on list already...

I have bought XPH07Z on Ebay from USA, and it have cost half as DHP481Z here in Czech Republic, even with shipping handles overseas. I think these two types are 100% equivalent.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIONDAPTER-Makita-Battery-Single-Adapter-18V-Cordless-Tool-Recycle-/111475624873

Yes you are right that 2.5Ah and 3.0Ah compact pack would be limited in power Here are some test of Sony VTCs: VTC6 http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Sony US18650VTC6 3000mAh (Green) UK.html VTC5A http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Sony US18650VTC5A 2600mAh (Green) UK.html These cells can deliver 20-30 A in burst, min 400W of power with 5 cells in series, it's plenty of power for compact and subcompact drills and impact drivers. Surely they are not rated for sustained high amperage drain because of heat. Using such pack in angle grinder would be nonsense. But for protection there is PCB/electronics.. And i don't see any reason for using compact packs in X2 tools... Big high power tool needs big high power packs :-D