Makita 18V

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 20 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 27 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

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

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 XSH04ZB Sub-Compact Brushless Circular Saw

Jul 23, 2018 Stuart 70 Comments

Makita has a new sub-compact brushless circular saw on the way. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Saws, Woodworking

Tim D. on New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Installation Drill/Driver: “Cheaper than the Festool and on a battery platform that I already have. I'm definitely interested!…”
Daniel on Where Can You Buy a Dado Throat Plate for Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel Cordless Table Saw?: “3/4” wide x 1/2” deep (or 1/2” wide x 3/4” deep) max. I’ve used a 3/4” wide x 3/8” deep…”
TJ Cornish on New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Installation Drill/Driver: “So, can I put you down for a pre-order then? :) I don't disagree that the direction…”
TJ Cornish on New Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Installation Drill/Driver: “Right angle adapters require one hand holding the tool and another hand holding the adapter so the adapter doesn't spin.…”
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