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Post by henrun on Oct 29, 2019 1:29:27 GMT -5
Yesterday I was chopping down studs with the Makita mini slider and it was as impressive as the Hikoki, which is a 36V machine. It is probably the very same motor unit as in the non slider DLS600 as they look identical in that regard and they both have a 5000/5200 rpm.
Thicker material will pose no problem for the Makita. I was able to do very thin and consistent slices with it.
I have been using both saws side by side and there is no winner. Hikoki is a bit more portable since it is smaller and lighter. I probably will keep the Makita in the workshop and the Hikoki for field use though the argument can be made that dual bevel is handy in the field too.
Setting the laser accurately on the Makita turned out to be very easy the second time I gave it a go; laser fixture is springloaded and after releasing the screw it can be pushed sideways and then locked down again. Still prefer the Hikoki dial though. Makita laser is visible throughout the cut and the Hikoki isn't due to the "gap support" thingy that Hikoki has. It can be removed but I think it is good to have for thin material.
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Post by traveller on Oct 29, 2019 12:21:09 GMT -5
That sounds very good. Asked today at Makita Austria if the saw will be here soon. Nobody knew that the saw exists . So I will have no choice but to import the saw. Hope to have more time for the weekend.
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Post by henrun on Oct 29, 2019 14:38:18 GMT -5
My guess _if they release it_ is that it will come next year, at the earliest.
Manuals have to be translated and they make the LS001 out of mostly the same components so that will slow things down a little when it comes to stocking up for the rest of the world. It seems to have sold really well in Japan and a few dealers had the 18V on back order due to popular demand.
I don't know Makita priorities - I am just hoping Europe is not too far down the list...
I hope they don't start with offering the 40V version in Europe as the 18V version makes more sense in every aspect for me. It does not need 40V, and that platform is just beginning to take shape. Batteries are not compatible with 18V machines etc. For me the 40V is a no go. And I really like Makita.
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Post by Ali on Jul 10, 2020 16:14:26 GMT -5
Hi any chance of a link from were you purchased the makita 18v sliding mitre saw? Thanks
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Post by yetihunter on Jul 11, 2020 0:11:10 GMT -5
Let’s face it. The hardest jobsite tool to make is an scms. You cannot win unless you enter. All you Mafell nut huggers can criticize Festool but at least they give it a go. Let’s se Mafell grow a pair and try to make an scms. Good luck. I gather they don’t offer one since they want people to buy either the Erika or the crosscut saws (or both). That or the fact they traditionally focus on timber framing or the fact that they’ve never had a full lineup for carpentry tasks. Neither company offers a reciprocating/sabre saw and I use one of those every day.
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Post by yetihunter on Jul 11, 2020 0:18:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the write up, Henrik, I’ve been eyeing the lil Makita since it launched in Japan last year. I’m hoping the Chinese version comes to the states some day. They have a few lil circular saws only available in Japan as well. I wish they came here as well.
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