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Post by aas on Jan 31, 2019 14:54:52 GMT -5
I've been adding to my Makita 2x 18v collection... the latest arrival is the SDS Max DHR400 - not tried it in the wild yet, but sure looks and feels a beast.
I know some are against the 2x tools (Henrun, I'm thinking of you!), but most of my 2x tools are not the sort of thing I'll use all the time, so I can manage the battery charging.
I now have in 2x : DUC 353 35cm chainsaw DLS110 sliding mitre DVC cordless/mains vac DVC rucksack vac DHR400 SDS max DSP600 plunge saw
It works well for me as they're the same batts for the cordless router, planer, biscuit joiner, sander, etc...
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Jan 31, 2019 18:32:09 GMT -5
Oh, how I wish Mafell would make a double (or triple!) battery Erika saw! I adore my Erika 70, but at 2250 watts it can be a bit much for the electrical systems in some of the older homes I work in, I'd definitely be interested in a battery powered version, contingent on the saw having the same or more power as compared to the mains-powered version....
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Post by jimbouk on Feb 3, 2019 9:55:10 GMT -5
aas,
I am now on the same train. Although I was waiting for the little hitachi JAP scms time got the better of me. I ended up purchasing the makita 36v dls110 for a good price. It's a brilliant machine, needed some fine tuning but is now more accurate and smoother than the kapex it replaced that always sounded underpowered before eventually going up in smoke.
I'm not fussed with the aws as I picked up a cheep rf remote switch which is perfect for my needs. As you mentioned add the fact there are already excellent tools in the 18v lxt line up and it was an easy decision to make.
Next for me is the plunge saw. Also interested in the 36v angle drill. The chainsaw piqued my interest too, what's your opinion on it?
My makita cordless line will run to, dls110, dsp600 track saw, router, biscuit cutter, dhr242 sds, 23g pinner. I'm waiting on the new impact too.
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Post by aas on Feb 4, 2019 2:27:08 GMT -5
Jimbouk - I've had a Makita battery chainsaw in my arsenal since the old 12v Nicads - I had a 14.4v and 18v at some point too - I also kept a 35cm Stihl for when I needed a bit more muscle. The DUC353 (they've also released a 40cm DUC400) is fantastic, loads of power and quiet!.. it easily replaces the petrol Stihl and a smaller battery saw.
I'm with you on the AWS - too much extra money added to the price of each tool, makes it a very expensive remote system. Now's the time to pick up the non-AWS bargains. The DHR400 has the AWS chip - seems a bit 'tech' to be on an SDS-Max and a jobsite!
I don't use my 18v Makita Impact anymore, the 10,8v is almost as powerful and crazy light, and the Metabo BL200 is more powerful than the Makita. It's sat on the shelf waiting to be sold!
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Post by jimbouk on Mar 23, 2019 14:27:27 GMT -5
Would be awesome to make and adaptor to turn the makita 2x 18v chainsaw into a sword saw like festool that goes on the rails.
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Post by henrun on Apr 13, 2019 14:05:25 GMT -5
There is no shortage of great gear nowadays, that's for sure! So maybe it is tool confession time! Maybe we should start a highlight thread on various brands? I have given up on a single - complete - platform. There is no such thing. I can't even get by with three platforms as there is always that super-sweet little (or large) useful gadget that "them other brands no have". I stay away from dual battery tools especially since I have to mix brands and the more the merrier does not apply to batteries and chargers on site. I don't question the merit of dual battery machines. Makita has some 18V tools that are reliable, some are "unigue" at the moment and as such irreplacable in a way. I tried slimming down to a skeleton crew but now matter how I try to go about it there are some Makita tools I really _need_ to have. My little Makita oufit is: DLS600 mini mitre - a bundle of joy to lug around. Might get edged out by the Hikoki mitre now though. Makita 18V stapler with Makita industrial grade staples. I've fired thousands of them attaching fabric to acoustic panels and the stapler has never jammed. I've managed to mess up some stapling but the machine just sinks them in a few hundred at a time on a 2Ah battery that never seems to run out. Very expensive but I would buy it again if mine got lost or broke. Makita 23ga pin nailer. Second version, had the first one. Great to have but a little less forgiving than air nailers and sometimes leaves that little pin prick proud on the surface with no means to driving it in further. Not sure it is better than the first version but now that I have it it is a keeper. Makita 18V router. Very happy with it, use it a lot at times only to leave it neglected for weeks at a time. It has helped out tremendously on site with various tasks and the LED light is useful with finicky routing. A colleague runs Makita and buys the cool ones. He is also my dumpster for my previous Makita gear .
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Post by aas on Jun 12, 2019 13:58:09 GMT -5
Just picked up the huge 2x 18v Makita blower for... wait for it... blowing hair off our dog!.. she sits there and puts up with it. Incredible amount of power!
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Post by jimbouk on Jun 23, 2019 12:09:09 GMT -5
That blower looks useful, I think our dogs would either kill it or run a mile though!
I now also have the same chainsaw which was a bargain at 100£ body only. Also have the makita dab radio. I'm happy with the bits I have and in my overall lineup they sit well.
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Post by aas on Jun 23, 2019 13:44:24 GMT -5
Good price for the chainsaw! I have the DMR112 DAb... no DAB here in France yet, but they are promising it will kick off soon!
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