Whats the difference between the new white Makita stuff and the original Teal stuff. I know the white stuff runs on the lower amperage but a buddy of mine told me that they use more plastic parts in the white stuff. Anybody know? If this is true then im guessing its geared for homeowners.
I've got two of the compacts and they work fine for me. It has the smaller 1.5AH battery and if you aren't carful you can get a pretty good wrist twisting.
Some one told me that you can use the batteries from the white makitas in the blue makitas but not the blue makitas to the white makitas! or vice versa!
not sure but i have all the blue makitas, including that right angle impact driver!( A MUST HAVE FOR CAB INSTALLERS)
the only blue makita i had trouble with was the hammer drill. i was going to buy a new one but turns out im 3 miles from a makita service center and the guy there fixed it in 5 min ! Great people there:thumbup:
It should. I have a buddy that has the bigger battery for the Saw. I put the small battery on the saw and it worked. I think I put the 3AH batter on my compact, not positive about my memory. CRS disease.
It should. I have a buddy that has the bigger battery for the Saw. I put the small battery on the saw and it worked. I think I put the 3AH batter on my compact, not positive about my memory. CRS disease.
i know the smaller battery will work in the saw, i,ll be honest im happy with the blue ones! and there really light as it is. if i need compact i go to the angled impact.. i can fit into a 9" cab, predrill the face frame and screw 2.5" screws!
Features:
Makita built, 4-pole maximum torque motor delivers 450 in-lbs of efficient torque in a compact size.
More compact design at only 8" long and weighs only 3.5 lbs. for less operator fatigue.
Batteries charge 4X faster in only 15 minutes.
Ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control.
Makita Lithium-Ion provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) &16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power).
15-minute Rapid Optimum Charger and battery communicates throughout the charging process using the built-in chip in the battery and built-in CPU chip in the charger. The Charger also uses "Active 3 Control" for current control, thermal control & voltage control.
15-minute Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work.
Built-in LED light illuminates the work area.
Accepts all Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries.
3-year warranty on tool and 1-year warranty on battery.
Same thing happened today to my buddy, he has the 3 speed 18v li-on hammer drill and just today it wouldn't get into hammer mode...I know a couple people who have had problems with that model. The makita dealer even told us after rebuilding it twice that they weren't designed properly and that on speed 3 they will always give out. I have the 2 speed lighter duty one and i use it quite a bit no problems...but it takes a hell of a long time to hammer drill a 3/16 hole!
it is a sweet little drill...but i got to many lxt,s to switch now..maybe when festool has a little cordless circular trim saw thats under 1k :laughing:
You are missing out on the land of tarps, hand trucks and a smell that, well, smells like China.
I have unboxed a few things at home from Harbor Freight that smell SO bad, I can't keep them in the house. They off-gas some horrific smell of cheapness, rubber, and lead paint.
Anyone whose ever been to a HF knows what I mean. Don't lie. You've been to a HF I saw you there hiding behind the $4.99 grinders.:laughing:
Harbor Frieght is too rich for my blood. I look forward to the Chuck Homier traveling hardware tent coming to town.
I need to take my camera to that one. I think they also sell those rugs too, you know, Elvis, a tiger, pot leaf, white tiger, dragon, unicorn (personal favorite) Lygers, ohh yeah sweet rugs.
That's an easy problem to solve. Don't wear pants :shutup:
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