Makita

New Makita Sub-Compact Circular Saw (XSH05ZB) is “AWS-Capable”

Jan 8, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Makita’s new sub-compact circular saw has a slot for their AWS wireless transmitter module, for activating their AWS Bluetooth-triggered dust vacs. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Saws, Woodworking

New Makita 18V Cordless Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum (XCV11)

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless 2 gallon HEPA-rated wet/dry vac. Read More

New Tools, Vacuums & Dust Collection

Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Makita Deals at Toolup

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 13 Comments

ToolUp is having a Cyber Monday part 2 sale today with deals on Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Makita tools. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, Power Tools

New Makita Cyclonic Vacuum Attachment

Nov 27, 2018 Stuart 31 Comments

Makita has come out with what looks to be the first one-piece cyclonic attachment for their cordless hand vacuums. Read More

New Tools, Power Tool Accessories, Vacuums & Dust Collection

Makita Black Friday 2018 Cordless Power Tool Deals

Nov 18, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Here are all of the Makita Black Friday 2018 cordless power tool deals that we know about so far! Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd

Reader Question: Should I Buy a Cordless Power Tool Promo Bundle Now, or Wait? (Plus Some General Advice)

Nov 14, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

A lot of readers have been asking for cordless combo kit deal-buying advice. Here, I try to answer an easy one, with generalized advice mixed in. Read More

DealGuyd, Editorial, Power Tools, Reader Question

HOT Deal: Makita Pre-Black Friday 2018 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit

Nov 12, 2018 Stuart 8 Comments

Here’s another Makita 18V cordless power tool combo deal – a 7-tool bundle for $399. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd

Makita $25 off $100+ Promo, Holiday 2018

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Makita’s USA $25 off $100+ promo is still ongoing at some other retailers. Read More

DealGuyd

(Expired) Makita $25 off $100+ Tools Promo is Giving Double, Triple, Quadruple Discounts

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Amazon’s $25 off $100+ Makita tools promo just got even better!! Read More

DealGuyd

Black Friday 2018 Tool Deal? Makita XT506S 18V 5pc Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit

Nov 9, 2018 Stuart 1 Comment

This could be one of Makita’s Black Friday 2018 cordless power tool combo kit deals. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, New Tools

Best Black Friday 2018 Cordless Drill Deals

Nov 6, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a look at all of the best Black Friday 2018 and holiday season cordless drill/driver kits. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, Drills & Drivers, New Tools

New Makita XDT16 Brushless Impact Driver

Nov 5, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Makita has a new brushless impact driver headed to the US market. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Power Tools

Makita Newest Promo Brushless Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit, XT333X1

Nov 2, 2018 Stuart 4 Comments

Makita has a new promo brushless power tool combo kit at the center of several retailers’ holiday deals. Let’s take a closer look. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, Drills & Drivers, New Tools, Saws

Home Depot FREE Bonus Cordless Power Tools Sales Event (Holiday 2018)

Oct 30, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Wow, these are some great cordless power tool combo kit promos this year. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd

New Makita Cordless Metal-Cutting Saws

Oct 29, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Makita has 2 new cordless metal-cutting circular saws. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Saws

New Makita 18V X2 Cordless Abrasive Chop Saw

Oct 25, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Makita is coming out with a new cordless 14″ abrasive cut-off saw. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Saws

5 Tools I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands on (Fall 2018 Edition)

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 86 Comments

Here are some of the tools I can’t wait to get my mitts on. Read More

Editorial

Is This Makita’s New Promo Drill Kit for 2018 Holiday Season?

Sep 11, 2018 Stuart 3 Comments

Makita came out with two new brushless drills – will these be this year’s holiday promo kits? Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Circular Saw vs. Makita M18 Sub-Compact

Jul 26, 2018 Stuart 60 Comments

Which would you rather use – Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel circular saw, or Makita’s 18V sub-compact? Read More

Cordless, Editorial, Reader Question, Saws, Woodworking

New Makita 12V CXT Right Angle Drills

Jul 25, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Makita has come out with two new 12V Max right angle drills. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools

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