KnarlyCarl Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'm always impressed by Makita's tool lineup and their "throw caution to the wind" mentality and come up with these cool tools like robo-vac, coffee maker, and drywall saw... of those three i just listed, i want that drywall saw so bad haha but that might just have to wait. The other two I don't think i would be willing to spend the coin on even though the concept is wicked awesome. They just don't have the trade specific tools i need for my work.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yep, you can tell they're privately owned rather than a publicly traded marketing company that advertises tools. Wide variety of interesting solutions with no need for catchphrases. Though the Ms Makita presence at their shows is a little old-fashion. Dewalt better sell me a trim router and 10" saw soon or I'll have a 5th battery platform lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnkid85 Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 So excited for the plunge saw and actually real interested in the new subcompact roto hammer too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 8 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: I'm always impressed by Makita's tool lineup and their "throw caution to the wind" mentality and come up with these cool tools like robo-vac, coffee maker, and drywall saw... of those three i just listed, i want that drywall saw so bad haha but that might just have to wait. The other two I don't think i would be willing to spend the coin on even though the concept is wicked awesome. They just don't have the trade specific tools i need for my work.. Makita Japan's yearly financial results and marker share are always divided in 3 parts: industrial power tools, garden and forestry, and household 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 @KnarlyCarl this is the one subcompact tool that is noticeably smaller than the bigger versions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamnichols Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Cop tool just made a post on Makita's release event.. Pretty excited about all of the 18v offerings! http://www.coptool.com/makita-2017-new-products-event/ x2 Track saw x2 10" Sliding Miter Saw 18v Trim router 18v Subcompact rotary hammer There's a few other videos in there that I didn't have time to check out. I'd be thrilled to have these tools added to my arsenal. There was no mention of prices for these, I'm sure the track saw and miter saw will be the most expensive. The one complaint I could see someone making is that there's no dual performance with the miter saw like the flexvolt. (battery/corded) It would give you a bit more flexibility. For someone like me it'd be great, because my saw lives in my shop. But occasionally I'll need to take it with me. It would be nice to have the flexibility both options offers. However they're releasing a corded version of the same saw. Which I think is a smart move for them. The trim router uses the same base as the corded, so all accessories are compatible. Which is another smart move on Makita's part. I'm sure part of it is the convenience this gives their customers, but also they don't have to manufacture two different router base types. I'd really like to see some new batteries come down the pipe.. Two is better than one, so they'd have a huge leg up on the competition if they were to come out with a higher capacity battery. But all in all I've gotta say I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow and expand their 18v line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 For the moment higher capacity batteries would be cool but not needed yet. Dual 18v 6.0amps still gives Makita X2 the bigger gas tank then flexvolt or Milwaukee 9 amp. But we always want more right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Here's a first pic of the X2 7 and 9 inch angle grinders i posted about 2 weeks ago. courtesy of some instagram guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Fat ass on those grinders. Interesting layout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Fat ass on those grinders. Interesting layout. Yea that's what I don't like about the x2 design... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 These seem to be extra fat. There's room there for bigger batteries then 2 normal lxt batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 How can you tell from this pic alone? I think the handle is extra slim. Or are there more pics available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Anyhow, exciting times for us Makita - guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 9 hours ago, Martin said: How can you tell from this pic alone? I think the handle is extra slim. Or are there more pics available? I meant the backside is too fat for just taking 2 normal 18V LXT batteries. Compared to the angle grinders head ( which is their normal angle grinder head from corded models GA9060 and GA9061 ). Too me it seems the 'ass' of the grinder is widder so it can fit an upcoming bigger battery ( most likely 20700 cells ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I think makitas approach is smart. I personally think it's insane to have to adopt another battery platform. The width isn't that big of a deal. It's still slimmer than the front with the guard on, so what difference does it really make? The balance is probably awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 If I'm not mistaken according to Makita the new x2 miter is corded as well. Thought I seen it somewhere. I checked where I thought I seen it and don't see corded on the x2. I think I misread something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 It isn't hybrid @Jronman, you're probably misremembering because there are two models on the way; one corded and one cordless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 20 hours ago, Bremon said: It isn't hybrid @Jronman, you're probably misremembering because there are two models on the way; one corded and one cordless. I know I'm wrong now just at the time I thought there was the corded version then another version that was both x2 and corded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 New Makita autoclean vacs by nilfisk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradm Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 4/29/2017 at 5:00 PM, kornomaniac said: I do mean a framing nailer yes was trying to find the current English words There's absolutely no info yet if Makita is Abit smart it'll take the same nails as their gas nailer. And those would be ( I think they are called ) clipped d-head nails on a paper strip ? Any update on a cordless Framing nailer from Makita? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 no but I thought I seen a new nailer from STAFDA coverage. Maybe 18g? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Bradm said: Any update on a cordless Framing nailer from Makita? Nope ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Jronman said: no but I thought I seen a new nailer from STAFDA coverage. Maybe 18g? 16g 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchenzhenSpecial Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'll let you take a few guesses before I tell you what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 lol a telephone charger .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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