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Makita 18V Subcompact 6-1/2″ Circular Saw XHS04

Home Depot recently named the Makita Subcompact lineup of tools, the winner of their 2018 Innovation Award. This Makita lineup consists of a range of tools, including the 18V Subcompact 6-1/2” Circular Saw, model #XHS04. It features 12V size and portability, with 18V of power, and is advertised as being “ideal for any contractor seeking a more compact cutting solution …

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Makita Tools 2017 New Product Launch Event

We were honored to be invited to the first ever Makita Tool new product launch event were we were among the first to see many of the new tools and accessories that’ll be releasing later this year! Not only does this give us some great insights into tools we will be getting our hands on in the coming months but also …

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Makita 18Vx2 Brushless Circular Saw XSR01PT

At the World of Concrete this week one of the big cordless launches from Makita Tools is their new Brushless 7-1/4” Circular Saw (XSR01Z bare & XSR01PT kit) which utilizes two 18V LXT batteries to produce 36V of power. This is the First Cordless Rear-Drive circular saw on the market, although not claiming a Worm Drive or Hypoid Gear system, …

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Makita 18V Brushless 5-7/8” Metal Saw XSC02

We recently put one of the new Makita 18V 5-7/8” Metal Circular Saw XSC02Z ($199, bare) into the hands of Evan, one of our tool testers who used it to put up new metal siding on a barn. This unit was the first brushless metal cutting circular saw to hit the market which not only adds power but also significantly …

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Makita 18V Black Sub-Compact Cordless CX200RB, the 12V Killers

Available Now in-stores and online! Makita Subcompact 18V brushless drill/driver and 18v brushless impact that are smaller but more powerful than most 12V tools. Makita lead the way in taking 36V tools and putting them on the Makita 18V platform with the 18Vx2 (using 2 18V batteries). These new subcompact tools much the same way now gives you the ability …

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Makita 18V LXT Ultimate Drywall Combo Kit XT255M

Nowadays when you go cordless the expectation is you are not going to lose any performance or functionality. The cordless screw guns have in many cases lacked the ability to really replace corded guns with the same speed and productivity. This new Makita 18V brushless screw gun XSF03Z ($149, tool only) not only has a much greater runtime but with …

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