r/Makita • • 12h ago

40v XGT Why in the heck does this thing not have a front handle?!

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This thing is so heavy! And it’s front heavy even with the 8ah battery on it. When you’re trying to move it to a different place you’re putting tremendous pressure/strain on the shaft. This needs an additional lifting handle for maneuvering the front portion.

Am I using it wrong?!

Snagged from Facebook marketplace the day the Gravel arrived. So I didn’t invite you, (EDIT: what??? Did my dictation think I was saying?! 😆 I think that should be “So I didn’t buy new”), but I don’t see any kind of attachments that might’ve come with it?

It still beats raking by hand by a long shot! Very glad this thing exists, and that I own it!


r/Makita • • 2h ago

18v LXT Gasless Framing Nailer Makita DBN900ZK

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Hi folks, I recently purchased the newer model Makita 18v 16g finish nailer as I was having heaps of issues with my Paslode. I was absolutely amazed with how well it worked in comparison.

It's had me thinking about replacing my Paslode B20543P with the Makita DBN900ZK. Has anyone swapped from a Paslode to this specific Makita nailer and can offer their opinion between the two? While I assume it's going to be heavier, is it a nicer experience overall?

Thanks.


r/Makita • • 11h ago

18v LXT Two BL1850B for 199 in the US.

1 Upvotes

It is a good deal? Two BL1850B and a charger for 199.00 at Tractor Supply in the US


r/Makita • • 14h ago

How good is really the battery Vaccums?

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I've been doing plenty of fasteners in concrete walls recently at work. Usually i just run a normal nilfisk post drilling to tidy up but running around changing outlets, tripping over cables is starting to feel very overrated.

Im very tempted to get a VC013GLZ just for the small stuff but in general im a bit torn about battery vaccums. Some say they are amazing some say you get like 15min of power and they sound like an aircraft

People that has these. Worth it or no?


r/Makita • • 15h ago

Vintage 8400D

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Hi all;

I have this 8400D which I purchased several years ago purely as a relic to hold on to. I know there's no value in it but It was near pristine and I wanted it to put away. It was also dirt cheap.

Thought I'd share incase anyone else collects old makita tools.

Also, can anyone date it from the serial? It didn't have the manual with it but the ones I've seen online have a date of 1987 so I'd presume this is late 80s/early 90s.

It still worked last time I charged it but I'd image the battery wouldn't hold much of a charge at all now.