Matty Alou Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 When can we expect new toys in the stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 well i was talking to a dealer the other day and he said he should have the dual charger any day now, and the brushless circular saw and new impact driver by the end of febuary.. 5.0 batteries seem to be around as well as they just released a new brushless jig saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 We got all those in at were I work about 2 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Speaking of the brushless jigsaw, any word on when it will be coming to the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I have heard rumor that the speed controller on the barrel handle model has been defective in many of them the best way is to describe the speed seems to have a mind of its own, but this dose not ever happen to the top handle version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Have been selling both these models ( and mostly barrel ) for a few months now here in belgium. Not a single issue so far. These tools do feature a " soft no load " function similar to the Festool Carvex. Regardless of your speed setting the tool only works at a low speed when no pressure is applied to the blade. That way it is alot easier to align the blade to where you want to start cutting. As soon as you apply pressure the tool revs up to the speed you have selected on the dial. I have had customers who bought it but didn't try the tool in wood ( so just pulling the trigger without sawing in wood )and came complaining that the tool doesn't have any speed. And when you demo the " Soft no Load " function they're all very excited =D All in all they work like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Speaking of the brushless jigsaw, any word on when it will be coming to the US?The top handle version is on makitas site now so I would imagine any dealer could probably get one for you.. for some reason the barrel grip version is lagging behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 The top handle version is on makitas site now so I would imagine any dealer could probably get one for you.. for some reason the barrel grip version is lagging behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for letting me know about the top handle version, NERemodeling. Although I'm more interested in the barrel grip, I'm going to have to start looking around to see how much the top handle goes for and how it feels in my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for letting me know about the top handle version, NERemodeling. Although I'm more interested in the barrel grip, I'm going to have to start looking around to see how much the top handle goes for and how it feels in my hand.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-XVJ02Z-Cordless-18V-LXT-Brushless-Jig-Saw-Tool-Only-NEW-Lithium-Ion-Volt-/181647223234?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4b04a9c2That guy on ebay is great for hot off the press makita tools and always good prices compared to others. I've bought several times from him and am always happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I too am hoping the barrel grip will make its way here soon. That would be my preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Have been selling both these models ( and mostly barrel ) for a few months now here in belgium. Not a single issue so far. These tools do feature a " soft no load " function similar to the Festool Carvex. Regardless of your speed setting the tool only works at a low speed when no pressure is applied to the blade. That way it is alot easier to align the blade to where you want to start cutting. As soon as you apply pressure the tool revs up to the speed you have selected on the dial. I have had customers who bought it but didn't try the tool in wood ( so just pulling the trigger without sawing in wood )and came complaining that the tool doesn't have any speed. And when you demo the " Soft no Load " function they're all very excited =D All in all they work like a charm Going to have to tell this to my boss we have sent about 4 out for warranty already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I wonder if barrel grip is one of those things that just isn't nearly as popular in the USA as it is in other countries? It's just a though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I wonder if barrel grip is one of those things that just isn't nearly as popular in the USA as it is in other countries? It's just a though. It seems very popular among wood workers in north america but other than that people go for the D handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 When you us a barrel grip jig saw you look back at your old top handle and it's like looking at the girl you went to prom with that was a knockout at the time, but now has a million dollar ass only if you value it at .50 a pound. I hope I never have to use a top handle again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yeah people who try out barrel grip for the first time are hooked to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 This is one of the times I wish power tool companies would all grown a pair of balls and stop building D handle jigsaws. Lets just end this relic of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 It's not a Makita but my Festool Carvex is the best jigsaw I've ever used.the barrel grip is phenomenal. And you can get a coping foot for most of these barrel grips and do free hand coping for a variety of tasks most notably crown molding. I won't go back to a D handle again. Madman picked up the new Bosch which is an incredible machine and Makita happens to make a highly rate barrel grip jig saw themselves for a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks for letting me know about the top handle version, NERemodeling. Although I'm more interested in the barrel grip, I'm going to have to start looking around to see how much the top handle goes for and how it feels in my hand.i did a little looking around and the company Samuel L works for, Kmstools.com has the barrel and the top handle each for $260 shipping to the US is around 25 so by the time you factor in the exchange rate from US to Canadian dollar the US price with shipping is actually more like $230. I'm thinking i might order the barrel from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 i did a little looking around and the company Samuel L works for, Kmstools.com has the barrel and the top handle each for $260 shipping to the US is around 25 so by the time you factor in the exchange rate from US to Canadian dollar the US price with shipping is actually more like $230. I'm thinking i might order the barrel from them. Nice find, NER! KMS tools might be getting my business as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Illini, you might be able to find a better deal if you dig around a bit... make sure they or even your credit card dosent charge any sort of foreign transaction fee (or that's it's small at least) also remember, bare tools or batteries only. No chargers Or corded tools.. I'll let you know if I go for it and what I end up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nice find, NER! KMS tools might be getting my business as well. With the Canadian dollar riding at 80 cents it sure drops some prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Samuel, can you tell me if there are any other fees or charges you guys have for US orders? Or what I should expect?? I've seen another Canadian company who charges a "brokerage fee" of around d $26 which I think was actually tied to the ups shipping.Also, if I needed warranty work, what would that be like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Samuel, can you tell me if there are any other fees or charges you guys have for US orders? Or what I should expect?? I've seen another Canadian company who charges a "brokerage fee" of around d $26 which I think was actually tied to the ups shipping.Also, if I needed warranty work, what would that be like? Well we use purolator so I don't think there are any add on fees in the shipping and the power tools come from the states so they shouldn't have anything that would make a service center know that they are purchased in Canada. But don't expect warranty from the no name brand stuff or stuff you don't have in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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