When it comes to Outdoor Power Equipment there are a lot of tools you might need for the job, from string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, pole saws, etc. All require very similar power so why not make a simple professional high quality system where you can quickly and easily change the attachment heads. The Makita Couple-Shaft OPE Multi-Head System does …
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Makita 10″ Sliding Compound Miter Saws LS1019L (corded) & XSL06Z (cordless)
Makita has always been a strong name in miter saws, and this year they are releasing two new competitors in the ring that will be sure to impress. We got our hands on the two new saws at the 2017 Makita New Products event and were able to get some live demos before they hit the shelves.
Read MoreMakita 18V Threaded Rod & Rebar Flush-Cut
While at the 2017 Makita New Products Event this year, we got a pretty good look at the impressive new 18v Cordless Steel Rod Flush-Cutter XCS02T1 ($1295, Kit), which is a solid alternative to hydraulic rebar cutting options like the Makita cordless XCS01 ($1999, bare). It has a brushless motor (looks to be the same as the brushless grinders) and …
Read MoreMakita 18V Cordless & Brushless 2016 Preview
While 2015 marked Makita’s 100th anniversary it’s looking like 2016 might be a bigger year for new Makita cordless products. To kick-off the year off they are launching a couple nice looking Brushless tools including a couple high torque impact wrenches as well as a couple of Brushless reciprocating saws. Not to mention cordless shop-vac, backpack vacs, 6.0Ah batteries with …
Read MoreMakita 18V LXT Cordless 2 Speed Fan BCF201Z
Your first thought might be like ours which was, really a cordless fan… Then we thought about it another second and there might be some very nice application for this like camping in the summer. We will be very interested to see what the CFM output is but this could be pretty handy for some situations, cooling a large jobsite …
Read MoreMakita 12V Combo Kit LCT208W Review by ToolSnob
We have been waiting for Makita to redo their 9.6v cordless 3-3/8” circular saw for some time. This is a very critical tool for some specific users, not for everyone, but for those folks it might as well be made of gold. The new Makita 12V model SH01W ($149, Amazon) replaces that unit while keeping the same size blades with …
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