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  2. Makita multi-head installation drill potential?

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    It will be difficult to beat Bosch in that tool. Have you had look at Bosch 12v multi head drill? And the Bosch batteries are better too!

    I am a Makita fan for 18v and corded but All Bosch for 12v as their platform is quite large + lasers and other scanners, inspect cameras, etc all on the same 12v battery so quite a good for me. And the 12v Bosch range has been upgraded to all brushless. Have a look.

  3. Makita about to drop gas products

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    4 hours ago, ToolBane said:


    I entirely respect the pragmaticism...but if it were me and I could say buhbye to all the noise, vibrations, fuss, and fumes of gas tools I would in a heartbeat. Heck, I’ve avoided a lot of gas powered OPE specifically because of that. I feel really lucky to be a home owner in this emerging age of relatively quiet, fuss-free tools. I feel this should be an even bigger deal among the tradesmen who have to use these things all day every day.

     

    In my little cluster of homes, we have a LOT of very big trees needing major maintenance all the time. It seems more often than not I spend several hours of any given day off putting up with the incessant buzzing of gas-powered chainsaws. For the percentage of days I wake up to this level of noise going on around my neighborhood, I seriously have a mind to purchase a Makita chainsaw for no more reason than to lend it to these guys for a couple days and see if they are sufficiently enticed to switch. I think the entire neighborhood would LOVE to see the change.

    I agree with you. I would prefers the new tools tech every Year and I change them like the iPhones every Year BUT in reality with the all tools maker releasing new tools twice a Year the second hand marked is dead now. Ones you get whatever you get is forever your in its lifetime and many brands (mine Makaita, Bosch) are building their tools to withstand a lot of wear and tear so me and many like me are stuck and will be using their sets no matter what the new offer although the new tech is always offer better outcome and feel. Ones my entire set been stolen from the van so I had chance (not by choice) to get on the Brushless wagon but that is it. No more.

  4. Makita about to drop gas products

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    On 11/9/2020 at 4:10 AM, ToolBane said:

    Seems warranted. When I see the way electric chainsaws are basically performing the same as gas without all the fumes, noise, and hassle...it’s a no-brainer to me. And companies like Makita and Milwaukee have even burlier battery platforms coming down the pipeline. A lot of people will likely continue to have their romantic affection for gas tools as well as simply remaining unaware of just how powerful these battery tools already are, but in terms of having both the sheer performance while doing away with all the headaches...I seriously don’t know why more trades people haven’t already switched.

    Because if you have already a tool that do the job there is no point to change for other which will do just the same. A tool is life time (of the tool) investment. There is just so much you could charge your clients that is not enough to cover changing your tools in decades instead of Yearly turn. The pay for services does not go up every Year or two as the new series of tools so we have to do as much as we could we what we got and change only if absolutely necessary. 

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  5. Makita about to drop gas products

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    6 hours ago, stefcl100 said:

    I came across this press release on Makita BE website (in french) : (https://www.makita.be/actualite/communiqué-de-presse-notification-de-l’arrêt-de-la-production-de-produits-à-moteur-thermique-1.html)

     

    It announces that the Makita group is officially stopping the production of gas-operated products in March 2022. This decision is based on the growing demand for eco-friendly OPE and should only have minimal impact on financial results. R&D resources will be concentrated on battery technology.

    Wonder What kind of gas products they still have and why not March 2021. Makita got lost especially changing again with the new 40v platform instead of upgrade their batteries and x2 existing platform. They lost 10.8v market to Bosch and Milwaukee due to change to battery and tools sliding form factor platform instead of building up upon old barrel form factor platform and did not learn the lesson.  

  6. Compact Bosch DAB+ site radio?

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    Are we going to see anytime soon a compact Bosch DAB+ site radio (ideally 20v max) +mains and to act as charger as well?

     

    I am Makita fan and got Makita batteries but do not like the Big and Bulky Makita radios.

    I would rather have 20v max compact version from Bosch.

    Unfortunately do not have any Festool batteries in order to get their DAB+ radios as the size is just compact enough.

    Do not get the idea behind all manufacturers to produce that much bulky and big radios across the board. What is the logic behind. You can not bump the volume up on site anyway (UK) even if you want.

    I want something to quote easy fit into a standard size (Makita) open tote tool bag.

     

  7. NEW 18v/40v First fix framing gun anytime soon?

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    Does anyone have any info on if any 18v / 40v battery ONLY First fix framing gun coming out?

    I am in need of First fix framing gun and looking at Paslode IM360ci but if any Makita NEW Gasless Framing Gun coming soon for certain could wait a bit more.

    Last Year I have across somewhere on the web of an article about and a drawing patent of such an Framing Nailer and that same article claimed it has been around a Year sice those drawing patent been submitted (did not say in which country) but nothing else in the web so far although I have tried to Google it nothings comes up.

     

    So, do you guys, from the shops and distributions level know something for certain about that? CERTAIN of something in works and not just heard here and there?

    Thank you all, who res[ponds here, in advance!

     

    Or Paslode Im360ci for Black Friday sales would be.      

  8. Thoughts on the new 40V Max system?

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    I like Dewalt approach on the batteries and tools where you could use 18v tools with HD Flexi Vault batteries.

    I wanted MAKITA to make this the same with the new 40v batteries but with chip inside the batteries themselves to make the switch so they are compatible with the old LXT range.

    I got nearly all Makita 18v tools (one of each of cource :)) and most likely will not replace them ever due to my work condition which never changes( residential repairs and maintenance) but I need to replace the batteries from time to time.

    Still hope after so many Years waiting Makita will releases 18v HD Batteries.

  9. Thoughts on the new 40V Max system?

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    Would have been nice if Makita released the same size of 40V batteries as high Ah on 18v platform and there is no excuse now for them to do it now as I have been asking since 2017 (see my opening post about 21700).

    Do not see the use of 40V impact driver and combi driver. as for the rest the 18v tools will be much better use with a HD Batteries if Makita ever release some but I no longer hold my breath about.

    In my personal circumstances I am OK with 3-5Ah changing few of them throughout the day.

    I would get some 21700 or other high powered batteries if released and beneficiary for the current 18v TXT range  but will not change any of my 18v tools just for the sake of 40v .

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  10. Makita Battery cell 20700

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    6 hours ago, Jjwillac said:

    Makita has repeatedly stated they are committed to the 18V LXT line, including X2, and that the XGT 40V is in no way a replacement. They are continuing to release and develop tools in these lines. That doesn't mean they will develop larger 18V batteries, it is a completely different question, but at least it seems XGT won't be the reason for that? 

     

    The way I see it, XGT could either dampen development of higher performance LXT tools (think next generation of premium hammer drill or rear-handle saw) or facilitate such development if XGT tech trickles down to LXT.  Hopefully the latter.  What do others think?

    In just couple of Years time, Makitas current 18v platform will become the Light Duty one, while XGT would be the Heavy Duty. Therefore no need for Makita to develop and release any new 18v HD batteries (although I would welcome 18v HD compact 3-6-8 Ah for the current LTX line at any time :)) as the current LTX battery range are quite capable for the current range of tools. So it make sense if you want more than go XGT. If you see the other brands alternatives, Dewalt 60v, Hikoky Dual power, and batteries over 8 Ah these do not work in real life to an extend that it is worth using it. You either would end with one or the other. It is just too expensive and inconvenient to have such an mix and match. I am on 18v LTX for many Years now (Maintenance and Refurb business) and for the extra power when need I got my corded (mains) set and the colleagues around me on site are the same. Unless you work in a remote area without any power source all time , it might be the case you would need XGT tools, but really you can not relay on batteries only if you have to do a work day in and day out on regularly. It is inconvenient and expensive way, no employer or customer wish to pay that price. It is only the short time need, one off project, etc.

    You are right that XGT will dampen the development of HPerformance 18v LTX tools BUT how much more performance, above the current 18v  LTX Heavy Duty tools, do you looking for?   

  11. Makita gf600 nailer

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    On 8/22/2019 at 7:11 PM, Steve2120000 said:

    Hi All, 

     

    Does anybody have any info on which fuel cells are compatible with the makita gf600 2nd fix finishing nailer? 

    As the first fix nailer uses Makita AND Paslode gas and nails I would presume the second fix nailer do the same.

  13. 18v inpact wrench

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    20 hours ago, jimmycueboy said:

    Hi, im after a 1/2 drive impact wrench i have battery BL1815G 18 Volt 1.5 Ah, its confusing to know what they fit as i dont want to buy new batteries & charger, anyone know what body number my batteries will fit.

     

    many thanks Jim 

    "G" series Batteries and tools NOT interchangeable with LTX. G series battery only works with G series tools and vice versa  and I am not sure if any G series impact wrench available. G series tools are Makita`s DIY series.

  15. Lack of high output batteries

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    1 hour ago, PNWtooljunkie said:

    What makita tools are you using that require high output batteries? I assume you have several of the X2 tools with 6ah batteries?

    Every single battery tool apart from the impact drivers need high output batteries.

    What job do you do so that you ask that question?

    Only DIY ? Of coarse you do not need high output batteries for DIY and light duty jobs. 

    But as a PRO I and many othe need them, and need them badly for many Years now.

    It you do not need them, fine. But please, do not patronize people who ask for ones.   

  19. Makita Battery cell 20700

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    6 minutes ago, Koltrastn said:

    Hello! First message in this forum. 

     

    Been reading through this thread and everybodys thoughts and expectations. Where are we standing today, are we gonna get those bigger batteries soon, what do u think? Having a lot of makita tools already but in some cases the runtime could be better of the batteries... Especially when working in the cold outdoors.

    Welcome to the forum :)

    The situation with makita batteries has not changed since I have open this topic here and even before that. Almost 2 Years now and counting.

    There is not any indication or information about bigger HD batteries from Makita so far. Every Year I ask Makita reps on many tool fairs I visit here in UK and oficial Facebook Makita page and always the same answer "Not yet. At some point / May be next Year". And that is for two Years now. 

    I personally gave up on any new Makita batteries as my tools getting of age now. I have my Makita set for about 6-7 Years now and will not benefit from any new tech batteries, and I have no need to change any of my tools in order to get advantage, if any from new tech batteries.

    Saying that it does not mean that the current Makita 5 and 6Ah batteries are not doing the job, just would be better to have the option other companies give to their customers.  

  20. Batteries

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    On 10/31/2018 at 3:02 AM, CityDecks said:

     

    Hey guys. I'm dumping DeWalt and on the wall about going all Maki or all Hilti.

    Does Maki have hassle's with batteries in the heat or Cold like DeWalt?

    Overall Price wise not much more to go with Hilti. Maki just has silly blow out packages were they practically give batteries away like the Home Depot Black Friday coming soon.

     

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    It not the batteries that not perform in cold but the tool itself and all metal gears inside top Makita tools. Keep the tools + temperature insulated compartment when not in use overnight. Li-Ion does not recognise cold but would die when frequently overheats.   

  21. What will Makita come out with next?

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    On 10/7/2018 at 9:44 AM, marsh942 said:

     

    I very much like Festool approach to x2 tools.

    Works with One or Two batteries and you could mix and match any of their batteries without limit.

    Wished Makita took this approach. For light duty / reguliary jobs use of 18v and when need extra power plug another battery and have the same tool at 36v.

    I really think that this is the most convenient approach for on the move working tradesman.  

  24. Makita Battery cell 20700

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    4 hours ago, bee-man said:

    Anyone saw this post by Toolpig?

     

     

    Been nagging Makita UK for Year now about the same. Lost fate in it. It will not happen for current gen tools. Most likely the HD batteries , if any, will come with a new tools designed to take advantage of it. My set is 4-5 Years now so I most likely I will not get any benefits of new batteries, if any, but at least 5 and 6Ah will get cheaper, so I will renew my ageing batts. Do not really want to pay full price now for new 5 or 6Ah what currently is quite aging tech although they do good job for me.

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