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I’m looking for a lightweight, compact and reasonably capable (multi)drill (EU)

Does Makita offer small and compact drills that get most every DIY job done, even if the exceptional jobs may only be completed in a pinch?

Examples:

  1. Bosch Professional PSR 12V-32FC
  2. DeWALT DCD701

These drills have interchangable pieces that let you drill close to an edge or at a 90° angle in a tight spot. Liking the Makita brand but not sure if I can get this with Makita. I don’t care if it is 18V or 12V on a principal level, but as a rule of thumb it is 12V drills that fit my criteria. Feel free to suggest 18V if that’s where it’s at.

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u/DrenchedToast — 1 day ago
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I’m looking for a lightweight, compact and reasonably capable (multi)drill (EU)

Does Makita offer small and compact drills that get most every DIY job done, even if the exceptional jobs may only be completed in a pinch?

Examples:

  1. Bosch Professional PSR 12V-32FC
  2. DeWALT DCD701

These drills have interchangable pieces that let you drill close to an edge or at a 90° angle in a tight spot. Liking the Makita brand but not sure if I can get this with Makita. I don’t care if it is 18V or 12V on a principal level, but as a rule of thumb it is 12V drills that fit my criteria. Feel free to suggest 18V if that’s where it’s at.

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u/DrenchedToast — 1 day ago
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Nail gun

Looking at getting a framing nailer but want to know your opinions of if I’m better off going with the gas powered paslode gun.

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u/BiggieMoores — 1 day ago
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Wow the XDT20! Is the GDT04 even close?

I own the GDT01, I got it when the GDT03 was out and it seemed everyone recomended the original GDT01.

My HD got rid of all the XGT tools and the new display had the XDT20 and wow it’s TINY! Felt good in the hand and seems to have most of the same features as my GDT01 but way smaller.

Is the new GDT04 smaller like this XDT20? I can’t physically compare them as they got rid of all the XGT. Ugh.

I’m almost exclusively XGT but I have an LXT angle drill I got for $95 clearance and 1 battery (and traded my mom my 18v power head for the 40v power head so those who saw me post before, I’m still at 1 LXT tool & battery just a different tool).

So tempted by that XDT20 but no clearance price anytime soon… but maybe a holiday deal?…

Anyway anyone have both? Is the GDT04 much smaller than the GDT01? Or will I have to add a second LXT tool to my collection?

u/Stone804_ — 1 day ago
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What Are The Makita Tools You Most Recently Bought? What Are The Next Ones You’ll Get?

As asked . . . just curious to see what everyone is using and getting.

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u/jyl8 — 2 days ago
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DDF484Z chuck replacement

I have a DDF484Z drill with a broken chuck, and would like to switch to a metal chuck, but I can't figure out if any metal ones are compatible. Anyone have a clue?

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u/sir_prussialot — 1 day ago
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OG LXT

Orange big box Black Friday specials from 2011 and 2015. The BDF452 is so old, it doesn't even have Star Protection, so the original 1.5Ah battery that came with it got very abused but it still works! It now is being used exclusively with my DML815 though lol

TP141D distant cousin to scale

u/-Kouryu — 2 days ago
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Makita table saw issues

Table saw makita MLT100, bought a new saw blade for it, a Diablo/freud 40 tooth. It meets all specs in the makita manual but is thinner than the stock blade. 2mm kerf and about 1.3mm base. Using a 25.4mm reduction ring for the arbour which was included in the Diablo packaging. Not sure why it’s wobbling so much? Just the blade thickness?

u/Personal-Entry1553 — 2 days ago
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What XGT tools are must haves?

Not a pro. Just do basic repairs when the happen and learn from watching YouTube.

Recently got some XGT batteries as part of a kit (clearance at 🍊) and after some rebates ended up with WAY more XGT Ah than expected. Have 33 total Ah (two 8.0, one 5.0, and three 4.0).

What XGT tools are definitely worth it? Stick vac?

I do NOT need XGT things like impacts, etc and will stick with LXT for those.

Have XGT mower and string trimmer and wanting to get blower to have all XGT OPE.

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u/Marvel5123 — 2 days ago
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Domino on the horizon?

Restroom patent is coming to an end. Any hints about a Makita domino?

edit: festool! weird autocorrect

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u/danieliscrazy — 2 days ago
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Maktrak Security

Hi everyone.

I recently had a rolling packout stolen from my truck bed and I'm taking it as an opportunity to start investing in maktrak, and ditch the rest of my packout setup. Usually I keep my makitas locked up in the knapheide, but occasionally I need to haul some tools I don't use on the daily and I'll toss them in the packout in my service bed.

I saw that the maktrak has a slot for a tracker like an airtag. I use android. Does anyone have experience using something like a moto tag with their maktrak?

Also are there good places on the maktrak to chain it up to secure it? Obviously anyone who really wants it will still be able to steal it, but I'm just trying to deter some opportunity thefts, not keep it chained up out in the open permanently.

I would also take suggestions if anyone has experience putting a cover on their service bed. I haul quite a bit of sheet goods so knapheide's rolling cover wasnt a great option for me.

I'm out in the middle of nowhere, so I have yet to see a maktrak in person.

Thanks!

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u/CombatBulldozer — 2 days ago
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New tool day!

Got this New thing with a vacuum drill bit for anchoring a lot of 18mm pole anchors.

It will be a time saver, and the vacuum drill bit saves a whole lot of time cleaning the holes before applying chemical anchor to it.

Damm this thing is powerfull!

u/fluffyjesus — 3 days ago
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Getting hooked on Makita

There's a mind boggling number of hooks that came with various different Makita tools, mainly drills/drivers.

This is likely not an exhaustive list as this is what I have and what I've found so far. This list covers the Li-Ion based cordless tools only (CXT/LXT/XGT), no old skool or corded ones (if they even existed).

These are not accessories but are replacement parts. You won't find them in the accessories catalog, only in the parts list for the various different tools these came with. I have most of what I've found and tested them all on my TP141D, so you wouldn't have to and figure it out on your own. The hooks usually fit/interchange between tool models/battery platforms.

Part Number Came With Remarks
346317-0 TD173D, TP141D, etc. Modern era standard issue LXT hook. Too tall when used with BL1815N or BL1820B
346909-5 DF031D, DF331D, DF332D, HP331D, HP332D, TD110D, etc. CXT hook since Fall 2015. Low profile, plenty of clearance when used with BL1815N or BL1820B battery. This hook is very small, so it might not hold a heavy tool well. Often mentioned on this sub.
324705-1 TD130, TD132, TD131, BDF452, etc. Discontinued early era LXT hook. Wide but low profile makes it ideal to use with BL1815N or BL1820B battery with a heavy tool, especially when also used with BL1850B, etc.
345736-7 TW450D, etc. Early era LXT rafter / ladder / scaffolding hook. Slightly too tall when used with BL1815N or BL1820B battery. Occasionally mentioned on this sub.
347723-2 TW700D, etc. Modern era LXT rafter / ladder / scaffolding hook. Thicker metal but shorter than 345736-7. Works with any battery.
197505-0 CS551D, SD180D, etc. Looks the same as 345736-7. Identical part but different supplier?
324553-8 TD130D, TD131D, TD132D, TD144D, BDF440, BDF451, BHP451, etc. (Google AI result) Discontinued early era LXT narrow hook.
345637-9 6955, 6955SP, 6963SPK (all corded tools) Looks the same as 345736-7. Identical part but different supplier?
346949-3 TW001G, TW1001D, etc. Possibly a heavier duty version of 347723-2? Looks the same/similar
u/-Kouryu — 3 days ago
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ACME tools 15% sale

Hi all, I am planning to get into the makita ecosystem (currently just random tools from a few brands). i saw the ACME tools 15% sale, i have heard makita deals are not crazily common, is now a good time to get tools or wait for something better?

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u/HalfYoung — 3 days ago
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Did you ever use this hole? I made a cover and its much nicer now.

u/SUBGOKU — 3 days ago