Makita 18V

New Makita 18V Cordless Oscillating Fan

Aug 12, 2019 Stuart 16 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless oscillating fan. Read More

Cordless, New Tools

New Makita 18V Cordless Stick Vacuums Feature Brushless Motors, Upgraded Specs

Jul 19, 2019 Stuart 15 Comments

Makita has come out with 3 new 18V brushless cordless stick vacuums. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd, New Tools, Vacuums & Dust Collection

New Makita Cordless Drywall Sander XLS01 is a “World’s First”

Jul 11, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless drywall sander. Read More

Cordless, Grinders & Sanders, New Tools

New Makita XRM09B Cordless Jobsite Radio 18V/12V CXT

Jul 8, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

Makita has a new jobsite radio. Read More

Cordless, Jobsite Radios and Speakers, New Tools

What Could Makita XGT Be – New Cordless Power Tools? Next-Gen Batteries?

Jun 24, 2019 Stuart 47 Comments

What do you think Makita “XGT” will be? Read More

Chargers, Editorial, New Tools

New Makita 18V X2 12″ Sliding Miter Saws, XSL07, XSL08

Jun 11, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita has apparently come out with two new cordless 12″ miter saws. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Saws, Woodworking

New Makita Brushless Mud Mixer XTU02

Jun 4, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless 2-speed mixer. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools

Why I Cancelled My Preorder for Makita’s New 12V Car-Cleaning Cordless Vacuum

May 17, 2019 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s why I canceled my preorder for a Makita 12V CXT cordless vacuum. Read More

Cordless, Editorial, Vacuums & Dust Collection

New Makita LC09 12V CXT Cordless Vacuum is Optimized for Cleaning Car Interiors

May 10, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Makita has come out with a neat new 12V Max CXT cordless vacuum, designed and accessories for cleaning out your car. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Vacuums & Dust Collection

New Makita Cordless Lawn Mower

Apr 3, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Makita has come out with a new 18V X2 cordless lawn mower. Read More

Cordless, New Tools

New Makita 18V 1/2″ Sub-Compact Cordless Impact Wrench, XWT13

Mar 29, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Makita has added a new 1/2″ impact wrench to their sub-compact cordless power tool line. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, New Tools

Sneak Peek: Makita 18V Cordless Power Tool 4-Battery Backpack

Mar 15, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek of something Makita’s been working on. Read More

Cordless, New Tools

What’s Brewing? A New Makita Cordless Coffee Maker, DCM501Z

Mar 10, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Makita has come out with a new cordless coffee maker. Read More

Awesome & Cool, Cordless, New Tools

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

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

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

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

New Makita XDT16 Brushless Impact Driver

Nov 5, 2018 Stuart 39 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

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