Now that's something these tool review channels aren't doing of them enough yet. Long term reviews! Thanks. I'm on the makita platform and I love them! High quality tools.
This channel is the first place I go to when I want to compare or learn about tools. Appreciate the various construction tips as well. Retrospective reviews are great. Great work. You’re a good man Rob. Thank you!
i know im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can give me!
@Conner Graysen Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
They were the first way back when to have a 14" miter saw. I've had 6 of them in the shop but still have the very first one that's apx. 36 years old and except for the brake no working, it still works well. In the cabinet shop we once mainly used Rockwell then Porter Cable back when they made good quality tools , but when they dropped so many of there tools and then started making only crappy tools we switched a lot of tools to Makita and Bosch. We used to go through PC360 belt Sanders at a rate of 3 to 6 a year, but we just liked them because of there balance mainly. I can't recall since switching to Makita and Bosch for many tools , of anything that is still in the shop and not working, although lots of armatures have been replaced. They hold up very well over time.
I bought these 4 tools (among others) years ago based on your recommendations. Today I'm still thankful for your help in making those purchase decisions. Amen for every word in this video.
I have been using makita 18 volt tools for 15 years. Glad they stayed with the 18 volt battery platform. They built a very good product I've never been disappointed.
I love my cordless makita track saw. It’s what got me into makitas platform bc Milwaukee didn’t have one. And now 6 months later I’ve really bought into their line. And don’t regret it at all.
Purchased both the track saw and router based on your recommendation. I have had the saw for about a year and the router for about 6 months. I am MORE happy about my saw purchase now because it has performed so well over the last 12 months. My one complaint is the dust port isn’t directly compatible with at least the hoses I’m using, but HD sells cheap adapters that remedied that. One regret and one gripe about my router... I wish I would have purchased the cordless. I was really worried about eating through batteries, but I don’t think that would have been a problem now. My gripe is the corded version DOESN’T have a light and that problem would have been fixed if I purchased the cordless version. Don’t you find odd that the corded version doesn’t have a light?🤔
Great content. Love my track saw and router. Use em almost daily. Only negative on the router was not having an electric brake. I've had mine for about 4 years and it's a dream, but I'm surprised they haven't added that feature being that all the others have it.
I have the same tools you just reviewed and am amazed with all of them as well. Working in Maintenace that drywall tool was a game changer for me. Little awkward but I always end up using the Makita dust buster vac to help minimize the dust.
Definitely agree with you. I've put my Makita 18v router through it's paces over the years and it just keeps going. Would love to try that plunge base! Yet to pick that up. The track saw is just the best. One of the best purchases for a carpenter working with any kind of sheet goods. Coupled with the bluetooth vac it's so nice to use. Don't underestimate the usefulness of a pair of track clamps!
I own the track saw, cordless router, jigsaw, and compact impact driver. The only tool I don't love is the tracksaw. It is my opinion that the Festool tracksaw TS55 is a bit better feature wise, a little easier to adjust, and is built better. The Makita batteries are outstanding and last a very long time. If money is no object, Festool's system approach is the best in the business, but after Festool, it is Makita for me.
I work as a remodel carpenter in Marthas Vineyard and I love your videos. I love the effort you guys put into your tool reviews! What great representatives y'all are for the trades. Keep up the good stuff!!!
Makita cordless tools have treated me well over the past few years. I own a lot of tools from a lot of different battery platforms and I've just had good luck with the corded versions of Makitas routers, planers, grinders and circular saws. There's just something about the way Makita tools run that fits that style of tool. They make incredibly smooth running tools. I have a lot of tools on Milwaukee then other things on Bosch, Hitachi, Skilsaw and some others. While I usually feel like Milwaukee is very slightly more powerful, Makita is just smooth and adjustments on their tools are sort of in a good middle ground having good practical features while maintaining durability. I like a lot of people I run into just wish they would put out an updated battery with newer cells and a bit higher capacity. It's not a deal breaker but it would definitely be welcomed with so many other brands heading that way.
My step dad's been a framer and contractor for the better part of his life and he always used makita tools, growing up around that i have continued using makita tools myself mostly for work around the house or on musical instruments tonne be getting a router at some point so seeing it continuing to perform 4 years later is great thing to hear considering I won't use it quite as much. Great video
Thank you for listening to us in the comments and doing these look back videos. Really nice to hear from a pro about tools that are used in real life jobsites.
@@anthonyromano8565 dude.. treat your tools as you would your woman. Don’t push them to the limit and don’t use them the wrong way. If battery dies, don’t take a firm grip and start turning with your hands to get screw the last way in. I have impact drivers and 18v that are from there release date and still going strong. Take care of your tools and they will be by your side for a long time. Stay safe. 🥰😎
@@anthonyromano8565 I have a Makita drill that went through the ringer. I replaced the brushes and it's back to work. It's not as powerful as the brushless but it never put me down. Not saying that yellow us mellow. I own some yellow and love them to... The blue is the original and the quality is still top notch
That track saw is a beast. I used mine to cut straight edges on rough sawn, 5/4” black walnut and ripped many 8’ long cuts in one pass with no problems.
I use Makita corded, 18v and some 10.8v and no regrets whatsoever. I’m not sure there are really HUGE differences between the major tool brands to be honest but once you’ve invested in a battery system it’s a tough and expensive call to change it. My only Makita that I don’t really rate is the cordless sander which is pretty top heavy but every other tool, from jigsaw to grinder and everything between, gives me great service.
The track saw is my next purchse for my contracting business. I've had my eye on it ever since your guys first review just waiting on the right price or a kit!
@@abdcontractingltd I bought mine on a recommendation from a buddy who's been using the Makita track saw for years. I also am on the Makita battery platform which helps when making a choice. Hope you can make this saw the next tool you buy. Take care. Cheers.
@@thetallcarpenter Hey I ended up buying it noticed that the guide rail has a black strip that is right in the path of the blade, so do I run the saw on the first pass to cut the little strip?
@@abdcontractingltd You got it mate. Run the blade through it in the scribe setting. The cut edge of that black strip is what you put to your cut marks, and BOOM, off you go. Congratulations on your purchase. 😎
I got the router free with the track saw. Beat router, I had the corded with a ton of accessories. My track saw isn’t precise not sure I need to replace the pad already, only used it a few times. Also gets stuck cutting inch thick wood battery warning comes on.
I've had the rotary hammer for over 5 years now. This is a tool I use almost all the time (I'm a plumber). I love it. I used to keep a corded hammer in the van in case this one wouldn't be powerful enough, but I did never use it. Now I've got this one for day to day use, and occasionnaly a sds Max in the van and that's it. Never had a problem with it. I grease it well, blow the dust every couple of months. I've changed the brushes last year. They could have lasted a bit more, but I didn't want to deal with the surprise on a jobsite someday. I do recommend the Makita 18v platform ( I've got 6 tools and 8 batteries). Overall, the tools are doing fine, they are pretty rugged compared to, say, the Bosh tools my contractor friends use. Keep in mind my tools often get sprayed with water on top of the dust. I also love the double charger. One single charger for all my cordless tools is awesome. No more spaghetti like mess around the power outlets and never running out of batteries either. Anyways, if I had to buy it again, I wouldn't hesitate. Thanks for the reviews, they are always well documented and helpfull.
Great job Rob. Long term reviews from guys like you after actually using the tools are REAL reviews. Its great to see that you stand by you original thoughts on this stuff. I remember my first cordless drill. It was a 6.2v Makita with a stick battery, back in the late 80's. (when I still had hair!!!). Cheers.
My first circular saw was a Makita 28 yrs ago I still use it off and on love their tools they hold up great I'm a builder also I highly recommend Makita
Awesome I just started my Makita Collection and I have the feeling there are way more tools to come. I love your channel for doing these kind of reviews
On my track saw i scribed in marks on the scale at 1/2" & 3/4" for quick adjustments. I have 3 of the Makita routers and 1 Milwaukee 18v the Milwaukee does have a better adjustable mechanism but other than that I feel the Makita is a nicer tool.. and my go to
Great reviews on those tools years later. The plunge saw is one of the best. Can't believe Milwaukee haven't released on still to this day. They have lost thousands of sales to rival brands in cordless and corded track saws. Thumbs up.
I've been buying Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch and in the old days Porter cable and they were always great tools. PC and Milwaukee really let me down in the 2000s and I stopped using them until 3 years ago when I started buying Milwaukee again. Makita and Bosch are the only tool companies that never wavered with quality, I was looking at getting the 36v version of the Hypoid saw, but my Hypoid is still just as good as the day I bought it. Makita is just pure quality and if you ever have issues with one of their tools out of warranty, more often than not, Makita will go above and beyond for you.
Nice job! Agree with everything said. You’re probably running mostly Milwaukee drill and impact but it would have been nice to have those in here too. Personally I find the makita drill and impact a bit nicer. They seem more refined and great feel. Milwaukee I’ve had to warranty a few times. No issues with makita.
My grandfather had a makita grinder for many year. I remember learning use it at age of 12. I'm 30+ and grinder still working. He use it almost every day. Makita is bye far best in market
Great idea, that you look at the machines again. I purchased several Makita machines, due to your recomendation. Nice to see that I will, still, be happy in a couple of years. Keep up the good work, and stay safe.
Just saw project farms new vid today where makita did very well but was held back because it's battery management system. do you find the Makita batteries last longer/warranty less comparatively? I've heard the "over-protective" shut-offs on makita batteries are actually due to a design choice which makes them unrecharable in the makita charger if they experience of over-discharge down below a certain voltage. This would be frustrating to me because it would be Makita is being over-protective for no real reason other than to cover their butts and create a easy way to check for "misuse". I realize li-ion batteries have in the past been points of litigation because of issues specifically in charging, but the other manufactuers do enough QC to not be so nannying about the batteries so I really hope there is a tangible benefit to the consumer and not just Makita.
It's hard to explain to somebody who never owned a cordless trim router... Let's just say this I am a professional woodworker and it's my go to router. I do mortises, small profiles, quick dados, inlay and yes flush trimming. The only thing I have is that I need to change the battery every hour or so when using it for a large job like if I have 40 mortises on a park bench I might replace the battery twice. It's not the Makita it's a rigid and that's only because when I bought it only rigid had it. I'm thinking of buying a second and it might be the Makita this time but it's hard to jump from a tool you love to a brand you love sometimes.
I have about $50,000 of makita cordless tools and the only things ive had issues with is the impact driver switch and the grinder switch (replaced under warranty). Also had a few other bits n pieces with other tools that was fixed under warranty. Overall it's been great and with 5 years warranty, it's worth it.
I has those slide batteries to Rob! I have to make up reasons to buy newer Makita tools because out of all the ones we have they all work only 2 drills have a problem with the chuck. My Milwaukee stuff I’ve got 1 drill a sawsaw dead. Dewalt for the shop Makita and Milwaukee for the trucks
My shop teacher (in 1989) had one of those drills. I loved using it. My brother and I bought one for our dad for christmas. We thought it was a homerun gift. My dad cussed that we bought him a Japanese tool and returned it to by an American made B&D. I kinda understand based on his age/generation, but my brother and I still give him crap for it. It was an icon for cordless technology at that time.
If you're a carpenter, Makita/ Dewalt is the way to go. Electrician or plumber, Milwaukee. Mostly because they make specific cordless tools for those trades.
Long term reviews- Spot on. 👌 When the average Joe like me spends money on a tool like this, you want to know how it's going to be in years after you've made the purchase.
I really agree with the comments here, like @BrinkMan49. I don't see anyone else doing this, it's sort of a franchise for you. :-) These retrospective reviews are =great=. There are so many "reviews" that are just unboxing vids - not a whole lot of information. Even real reviews are limited because while first impressions are important, you can learn a lot of things from using a tool over time. I'd love to see more of the. The two types of reviews that I really appreciate here are the "best of" shootout tests and these "looking back" reviews. Please keep these up. Not taking anything away from the regular reviews, which are great, but these two are a category that few others are doing, and even fewer doing well. Hat's off.
I have that router and I love it. My only complaint is the small base plate, but only sometimes. There are times where I love the base plate, but other times when I would like a larger one. If Makita came out with a larger baseplate option, that would make the tool perfect. I have cut a piece of clear plastic for a larger base plate.
I stopped running Makita because of their battery problems. If a battery fails to charge a couple of times it is permanently tombstoned by internal circuitry. That never happens to my red and yellow batteries. Also, that track saw is a safety disaster. No riving knife, no anti-kickback, and a very short cord for the corded model. It is missing a chip guard and has the blade on the wrong side. Makita is VERY slow to update all but their mainline tools like drills/impacts so you better hope they get it right the first time!
I am on Makita and just stared to add some Milwaukee tools. It started with the M18 ProPex tool set because Makita doesn't make one and i didnt like the Dewalt version. So now i am opened to the M18 platform and i'll get the tools that aren't available for Makita. The reason is because i only have two M18 batteries and do not plan on buying more, while i have 12 Makita 5-6AH batteries.
I love the channel we use have used the build clean dust control system since you showed it on the channel and would love to hear how it’s been working for you we currently have 2,000 hrs on our and love it! Long term reviews is a great addition to the channel!
Enjoy the video I owned to mekita cordless circulars on rear handle I have the drill I have The router I have All except the track saw which is my next purchase.Been a big mekita fan for years
Fantastic idea for the vid. Just a suggestion, perhaps consider naming the video "long term tool review" as I initially thought it was a video on how the company was doing after 4 years. I would've clicked on the video sooner had I known it was a long term review. Thanks for the great videos.
I have a couple of these tools, and I don't like them. The trim router is fine, but they nickel and dime you on the accessories unless you buy the complete kit initially. I needed it quickly, and the store only sold the bare tool with no accessories. And the track saw has a problem where there is too much slop in the alignment between the blade and the base, so after tilting the saw it's possible to lock the base down slightly out of square to the blade. It's small enough that it's hard to check, but big enough to affect the quality and accuracy of cut.
Rob, thank you for another excellent vid! Always extremely well thought out and executed, completely relevant. Top of all YT tool vids IMHO. BTW, I share your channel with my tool interested buddies.
I recommend everyone to get one of the $250 Makita bundles with FOUR 5Ah batteries, great circular saw and dual charger. It is amazing value and the offer expires in a few days.
Makita knows that the track saw is sold to festool customers who want a cheaper, lighter and better cordless saw. Thats why it fits the D27 hose and not Makitas own one.
People talk about the Makita track saw not having the riving knife. I've had my Makita tracks off for 2 years and I've never even came close to having kickback. What are you guys doing to cause kickback?
I always look at makita first. I don’t know what the pricing is like in the US but here in Uk makita are the cheapest of the prosumer brands and have a great reputation when it comes to build quality
I have the corded version of that router and the dust collection is HORRIBLE! Makita and the rest need to take lessons from festool on the topic. They are way behind. Thanks for the update though Nobody does that
Makita for the Win! It’s just a shame they never took their 18 volt batteries beyond 6.0 Amp Hours!? Makita Techs have told me all kinds of excuses, from transportation restrictions, to not wanting a huge battery on a handheld tool. Really Makita? How is it even Ryobi has a 9.0 amp hour battery, sourced from China? It had to be transported over here? And if you’re running a chainsaw, or blower, or weed whacker, a little extra weight ain’t gonna matter, given the gains in runtime, on those power hungry tools. And the extra weight argument becomes a joke, when they announce their XGT 40 volt tools. Sure, they’re nice, but who the hell wants to be using a 40 volt impact driver over their heads, etc? I don’t know. Always enjoy the Vids, Rob! Stay safe and Healthy and best to you and fellow Subs this crazy whacky 2021! 👍👍👍😁🇺🇸✌🏻
@@shanew7361 Hi Shane. I understand your frustration if you experienced the early problems of Makitas batteries. They didn’t have gauges in them, and then the chargers wouldn’t recognize and charge them, if the level got too low. They fixed it. Remember, it was Makita that developed/ marketed both Li Ion battery technology, and brushless motors! I like Milwaukee a lot, but have had new batteries out of the package that must of sat around for awhile, and not even one bar would light, and charger would NOT charge them. I reluctantly ‘jumped’ them from known good M18 batteries, and they were alright. I would not advise anyone to do this, however! Like I said, I have several older 3.0 batteries, with no gauges, that get charged everyday, and are still going well after 4 years! Maybe I got lucky? Your point is good on the ergonomics, which is not a strong point with Big Red. You can’t tell me you haven’t had your trigger finger pinched at least once, on one of the Fuel tools!? Sorry! And Mak makes their motors, mostly, and are so smooth. Some of their cordless saws seem underpowered, when you squeeze the trigger, it’s deceptive. I love my Gen 1 M18 fuel 7&1/4 saw, but it sounds all rough and nasty, but once into the cut, it smooths out. Fatiguing though. Best to you! 👍✌🏻😁
Long term reviews mean a lot. Thanks Rob
Thanks for commenting
Now that's something these tool review channels aren't doing of them enough yet. Long term reviews! Thanks. I'm on the makita platform and I love them! High quality tools.
More to come!
This channel is the first place I go to when I want to compare or learn about tools. Appreciate the various construction tips as well. Retrospective reviews are great. Great work. You’re a good man Rob. Thank you!
Thanks man
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I was stupid forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can give me!
@Kendrick Alfred Instablaster ;)
@Conner Graysen Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Conner Graysen it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my ass!
Love this channel. Love long-term reviews!
More to come!
The best way to cut hybrid drywall plaster is actually with a multi-tool that has a grout removal blade on it, cuts through it like butter.
Dust
@@siftyshifty as opposed to the reciprocating saw that he is using?
@@futurebr87 yeah true, dust wasnt a factor. didnt get that far lol
They were the first way back when to have a 14" miter saw. I've had 6 of them in the shop but still have the very first one that's apx. 36 years old and except for the brake no working, it still works well. In the cabinet shop we once mainly used Rockwell then Porter Cable back when they made good quality tools , but when they dropped so many of there tools and then started making only crappy tools we switched a lot of tools to Makita and Bosch. We used to go through PC360 belt Sanders at a rate of 3 to 6 a year, but we just liked them because of there balance mainly. I can't recall since switching to Makita and Bosch for many tools , of anything that is still in the shop and not working, although lots of armatures have been replaced. They hold up very well over time.
I bought these 4 tools (among others) years ago based on your recommendations. Today I'm still thankful for your help in making those purchase decisions. Amen for every word in this video.
Thanks man
I have been using makita 18 volt tools for 15 years.
Glad they stayed with the 18 volt battery platform.
They built a very good product I've never been disappointed.
I have the cordless Makita track saw, compact router, and the 7-1/4 inch rear handle circular saw. Love them.
Good choice!
I love my cordless makita track saw. It’s what got me into makitas platform bc Milwaukee didn’t have one. And now 6 months later I’ve really bought into their line. And don’t regret it at all.
Purchased both the track saw and router based on your recommendation. I have had the saw for about a year and the router for about 6 months. I am MORE happy about my saw purchase now because it has performed so well over the last 12 months. My one complaint is the dust port isn’t directly compatible with at least the hoses I’m using, but HD sells cheap adapters that remedied that. One regret and one gripe about my router...
I wish I would have purchased the cordless. I was really worried about eating through batteries, but I don’t think that would have been a problem now. My gripe is the corded version DOESN’T have a light and that problem would have been fixed if I purchased the cordless version. Don’t you find odd that the corded version doesn’t have a light?🤔
Wish Makita would bring out a brushless variable speed die grinder.
After years of use I still love my makita track saw.
Totally agree!
Been using Makita for thirty years, great power tools.
Yes they are!
Thank you Rob! Keep the content coming. Follow up reviews on older tools are welcomed as well as the new stuff.
I run Makita's 18V platform. This was very interesting, as I don't use the tools in a professional environment.
Long term reviews always help a ton
Great content. Love my track saw and router. Use em almost daily. Only negative on the router was not having an electric brake. I've had mine for about 4 years and it's a dream, but I'm surprised they haven't added that feature being that all the others have it.
I have the same tools you just reviewed and am amazed with all of them as well.
Working in Maintenace that drywall tool was a game changer for me. Little awkward but I always end up using the Makita dust buster vac to help minimize the dust.
Right on
Definitely agree with you. I've put my Makita 18v router through it's paces over the years and it just keeps going. Would love to try that plunge base! Yet to pick that up.
The track saw is just the best. One of the best purchases for a carpenter working with any kind of sheet goods. Coupled with the bluetooth vac it's so nice to use. Don't underestimate the usefulness of a pair of track clamps!
Couldn't agree more!
I own the track saw, cordless router, jigsaw, and compact impact driver. The only tool I don't love is the tracksaw. It is my opinion that the Festool tracksaw TS55 is a bit better feature wise, a little easier to adjust, and is built better. The Makita batteries are outstanding and last a very long time. If money is no object, Festool's system approach is the best in the business, but after Festool, it is Makita for me.
I work as a remodel carpenter in Marthas Vineyard and I love your videos. I love the effort you guys put into your tool reviews! What great representatives y'all are for the trades. Keep up the good stuff!!!
thanks
I love my Makita tools - the router in this review has changed my life!!... and I'm looking forward to get that track saw!!!
You and me both!
Makita cordless tools have treated me well over the past few years. I own a lot of tools from a lot of different battery platforms and I've just had good luck with the corded versions of Makitas routers, planers, grinders and circular saws. There's just something about the way Makita tools run that fits that style of tool. They make incredibly smooth running tools. I have a lot of tools on Milwaukee then other things on Bosch, Hitachi, Skilsaw and some others. While I usually feel like Milwaukee is very slightly more powerful, Makita is just smooth and adjustments on their tools are sort of in a good middle ground having good practical features while maintaining durability. I like a lot of people I run into just wish they would put out an updated battery with newer cells and a bit higher capacity. It's not a deal breaker but it would definitely be welcomed with so many other brands heading that way.
My step dad's been a framer and contractor for the better part of his life and he always used makita tools, growing up around that i have continued using makita tools myself mostly for work around the house or on musical instruments tonne be getting a router at some point so seeing it continuing to perform 4 years later is great thing to hear considering I won't use it quite as much. Great video
Thank you for listening to us in the comments and doing these look back videos. Really nice to hear from a pro about tools that are used in real life jobsites.
No worries!
The best channel to go when you are thinking of a tool purchase , thanks
Now that is a real long term test.
Once Makita’s on your Rack, you won’t go Back.
I love this saying! 😁👍✌🏻
True that
Until the gears strip out on your favorite drill and then venture across the tracks to try some yellow. and some flex volt action.
@@anthonyromano8565 dude.. treat your tools as you would your woman. Don’t push them to the limit and don’t use them the wrong way. If battery dies, don’t take a firm grip and start turning with your hands to get screw the last way in. I have impact drivers and 18v that are from there release date and still going strong. Take care of your tools and they will be by your side for a long time. Stay safe. 🥰😎
@@anthonyromano8565 I have a Makita drill that went through the ringer. I replaced the brushes and it's back to work.
It's not as powerful as the brushless but it never put me down.
Not saying that yellow us mellow. I own some yellow and love them to... The blue is the original and the quality is still top notch
That track saw is a beast. I used mine to cut straight edges on rough sawn, 5/4” black walnut and ripped many 8’ long cuts in one pass with no problems.
I use Makita corded, 18v and some 10.8v and no regrets whatsoever. I’m not sure there are really HUGE differences between the major tool brands to be honest but once you’ve invested in a battery system it’s a tough and expensive call to change it. My only Makita that I don’t really rate is the cordless sander which is pretty top heavy but every other tool, from jigsaw to grinder and everything between, gives me great service.
This is what contractors NEED to know aside from features, thx!
The track saw is my next purchse for my contracting business. I've had my eye on it ever since your guys first review just waiting on the right price or a kit!
Do it !!!. Just got one and its changed everything.👊
@@thetallcarpenter I don't know what's holding me back! I've heard nothing but good and I'm 100% invested in Makita batteries
@@abdcontractingltd I bought mine on a recommendation from a buddy who's been using the Makita track saw for years. I also am on the Makita battery platform which helps when making a choice. Hope you can make this saw the next tool you buy. Take care. Cheers.
@@thetallcarpenter Hey I ended up buying it noticed that the guide rail has a black strip that is right in the path of the blade, so do I run the saw on the first pass to cut the little strip?
@@abdcontractingltd You got it mate. Run the blade through it in the scribe setting. The cut edge of that black strip is what you put to your cut marks, and BOOM, off you go. Congratulations on your purchase. 😎
I got the router free with the track saw. Beat router, I had the corded with a ton of accessories. My track saw isn’t precise not sure I need to replace the pad already, only used it a few times. Also gets stuck cutting inch thick wood battery warning comes on.
Track saw cordless? May need to slow down on cut feed rate
I've had the rotary hammer for over 5 years now. This is a tool I use almost all the time (I'm a plumber). I love it.
I used to keep a corded hammer in the van in case this one wouldn't be powerful enough, but I did never use it. Now I've got this one for day to day use, and occasionnaly a sds Max in the van and that's it.
Never had a problem with it. I grease it well, blow the dust every couple of months.
I've changed the brushes last year. They could have lasted a bit more, but I didn't want to deal with the surprise on a jobsite someday.
I do recommend the Makita 18v platform ( I've got 6 tools and 8 batteries). Overall, the tools are doing fine, they are pretty rugged compared to, say, the Bosh tools my contractor friends use. Keep in mind my tools often get sprayed with water on top of the dust.
I also love the double charger. One single charger for all my cordless tools is awesome. No more spaghetti like mess around the power outlets and never running out of batteries either.
Anyways, if I had to buy it again, I wouldn't hesitate.
Thanks for the reviews, they are always well documented and helpfull.
Great job Rob. Long term reviews from guys like you after actually using the tools are REAL reviews. Its great to see that you stand by you original thoughts on this stuff. I remember my first cordless drill. It was a 6.2v Makita with a stick battery, back in the late 80's. (when I still had hair!!!). Cheers.
My first circular saw was a Makita 28 yrs ago I still use it off and on love their tools they hold up great I'm a builder also I highly recommend Makita
Thanks for sharing
Awesome I just started my Makita Collection and I have the feeling there are way more tools to come. I love your channel for doing these kind of reviews
Thanks
Thanks, Rob. I am just a DIY, but I am a Makita user also. They consistently produce good products.
On my track saw i scribed in marks on the scale at 1/2" & 3/4" for quick adjustments. I have 3 of the Makita routers and 1 Milwaukee 18v the Milwaukee does have a better adjustable mechanism but other than that I feel the Makita is a nicer tool.. and my go to
Great reviews on those tools years later.
The plunge saw is one of the best.
Can't believe Milwaukee haven't released on still to this day. They have lost thousands of sales to rival brands in cordless and corded track saws.
Thumbs up.
Right on
I've been buying Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch and in the old days Porter cable and they were always great tools. PC and Milwaukee really let me down in the 2000s and I stopped using them until 3 years ago when I started buying Milwaukee again. Makita and Bosch are the only tool companies that never wavered with quality, I was looking at getting the 36v version of the Hypoid saw, but my Hypoid is still just as good as the day I bought it. Makita is just pure quality and if you ever have issues with one of their tools out of warranty, more often than not, Makita will go above and beyond for you.
Thank you for the review. It is a feel good review to us that got married to the Makita platform.
Nice job! Agree with everything said.
You’re probably running mostly Milwaukee drill and impact but it would have been nice to have those in here too. Personally I find the makita drill and impact a bit nicer. They seem more refined and great feel. Milwaukee I’ve had to warranty a few times. No issues with makita.
Thanks for the tips!
i don’t know why this channel has no more subscribers? the videos are awesome 👏
I wish!
This was useful, thank you.
You're welcome!
Long-therm reviews are the best tests of all.
Greetings from Poland (not Holland🤪) and wish You a Happy Easter🥚
Happy holidays!
My grandfather had a makita grinder for many year. I remember learning use it at age of 12. I'm 30+ and grinder still working. He use it almost every day. Makita is bye far best in market
Glad I’m getting into the platform
My drill and driver are still running strong after 5 years
Great idea, that you look at the machines again. I purchased several Makita machines, due to your recomendation. Nice to see that I will, still, be happy in a couple of years. Keep up the good work, and stay safe.
Great to hear!
I always like your videos. Keep up the good work. 👍👏
Glad you like them!
I got the XDT16 impact, the XPH07 hammer drill, angle grinder, and the x2 circular saw. Love them all, work great.
Just saw project farms new vid today where makita did very well but was held back because it's battery management system. do you find the Makita batteries last longer/warranty less comparatively? I've heard the "over-protective" shut-offs on makita batteries are actually due to a design choice which makes them unrecharable in the makita charger if they experience of over-discharge down below a certain voltage. This would be frustrating to me because it would be Makita is being over-protective for no real reason other than to cover their butts and create a easy way to check for "misuse".
I realize li-ion batteries have in the past been points of litigation because of issues specifically in charging, but the other manufactuers do enough QC to not be so nannying about the batteries so I really hope there is a tangible benefit to the consumer and not just Makita.
PS I have over 1000 in the LXT platform, so I say this from a place of genuine love for the brand.
I believe Makita is working on larger Ah batteries
Great content takes a really good team to put all this together very much appreciated thanks lads 👏🏻
The reviews are brilliant as always, this performance update after years of use is pure class. Thank you
Glad you like them!
My house has those hybrid walls. Doing any kind of demolition or drilling is like working on concrete.
Long term use I’ve noticed makita last longer than Milwaukee.
Nice updates
Glad you like them!
It's hard to explain to somebody who never owned a cordless trim router... Let's just say this I am a professional woodworker and it's my go to router.
I do mortises, small profiles, quick dados, inlay and yes flush trimming.
The only thing I have is that I need to change the battery every hour or so when using it for a large job like if I have 40 mortises on a park bench I might replace the battery twice.
It's not the Makita it's a rigid and that's only because when I bought it only rigid had it. I'm thinking of buying a second and it might be the Makita this time but it's hard to jump from a tool you love to a brand you love sometimes.
I have about $50,000 of makita cordless tools and the only things ive had issues with is the impact driver switch and the grinder switch (replaced under warranty). Also had a few other bits n pieces with other tools that was fixed under warranty. Overall it's been great and with 5 years warranty, it's worth it.
thanks for the hard work man!
My pleasure!
Thanks Rob, enjoying the look backs!
Nice and needed toolreview concept
I has those slide batteries to Rob! I have to make up reasons to buy newer Makita tools because out of all the ones we have they all work only 2 drills have a problem with the chuck. My Milwaukee stuff I’ve got 1 drill a sawsaw dead. Dewalt for the shop Makita and Milwaukee for the trucks
My shop teacher (in 1989) had one of those drills. I loved using it. My brother and I bought one for our dad for christmas. We thought it was a homerun gift. My dad cussed that we bought him a Japanese tool and returned it to by an American made B&D. I kinda understand based on his age/generation, but my brother and I still give him crap for it. It was an icon for cordless technology at that time.
If you're a carpenter, Makita/ Dewalt is the way to go. Electrician or plumber, Milwaukee. Mostly because they make specific cordless tools for those trades.
That make sense. Refinement vs raw power
Love Makeeter! Great look back.
Long term reviews- Spot on. 👌 When the average Joe like me spends money on a tool like this, you want to know how it's going to be in years after you've made the purchase.
I really agree with the comments here, like @BrinkMan49. I don't see anyone else doing this, it's sort of a franchise for you. :-) These retrospective reviews are =great=. There are so many "reviews" that are just unboxing vids - not a whole lot of information. Even real reviews are limited because while first impressions are important, you can learn a lot of things from using a tool over time. I'd love to see more of the.
The two types of reviews that I really appreciate here are the "best of" shootout tests and these "looking back" reviews. Please keep these up. Not taking anything away from the regular reviews, which are great, but these two are a category that few others are doing, and even fewer doing well. Hat's off.
I knew you would come around to the makita side lol just kidding ...love my makita tools
20 bucks says half the milwakee tools broke
My Milwaukee 18v tools have not held up to the test of time and I'm just a DIYer
Looking at the pictures of you using the power tools, I just say "remember your hearing protection". ;-) Love your channel and northeastern accent.
Good call!
I have that router and I love it. My only complaint is the small base plate, but only sometimes. There are times where I love the base plate, but other times when I would like a larger one.
If Makita came out with a larger baseplate option, that would make the tool perfect. I have cut a piece of clear plastic for a larger base plate.
I stopped running Makita because of their battery problems. If a battery fails to charge a couple of times it is permanently tombstoned by internal circuitry. That never happens to my red and yellow batteries.
Also, that track saw is a safety disaster. No riving knife, no anti-kickback, and a very short cord for the corded model. It is missing a chip guard and has the blade on the wrong side.
Makita is VERY slow to update all but their mainline tools like drills/impacts so you better hope they get it right the first time!
I just got the TD172DZAP from Japan, its a beast. Also, the battery thing was fixed long ago when they updated the battery with led indicator.
You guys are the best, love watching your reviews. I’m already on the Milwaukee platform, never tried Mikita
Good choice!
I am on Makita and just stared to add some Milwaukee tools. It started with the M18 ProPex tool set because Makita doesn't make one and i didnt like the Dewalt version. So now i am opened to the M18 platform and i'll get the tools that aren't available for Makita. The reason is because i only have two M18 batteries and do not plan on buying more, while i have 12 Makita 5-6AH batteries.
I love the channel we use have used the build clean dust control system since you showed it on the channel and would love to hear how it’s been working for you we currently have 2,000 hrs on our and love it! Long term reviews is a great addition to the channel!
Great idea for a look back
Enjoy the video I owned to mekita cordless circulars on rear handle I have the drill I have The router I have All except the track saw which is my next purchase.Been a big mekita fan for years
If you need a bigger base or a clear lexan one for the router, the Porter Cable one works. The 4 screw holes on bottom match up perfectly.
Fantastic idea for the vid. Just a suggestion, perhaps consider naming the video "long term tool review" as I initially thought it was a video on how the company was doing after 4 years. I would've clicked on the video sooner had I known it was a long term review. Thanks for the great videos.
thanks
DeWalt 😎. nice video rob.
I have a couple of these tools, and I don't like them. The trim router is fine, but they nickel and dime you on the accessories unless you buy the complete kit initially. I needed it quickly, and the store only sold the bare tool with no accessories.
And the track saw has a problem where there is too much slop in the alignment between the blade and the base, so after tilting the saw it's possible to lock the base down slightly out of square to the blade. It's small enough that it's hard to check, but big enough to affect the quality and accuracy of cut.
Could be worse, i had to throw all my Dewalt in the trash. The cordless framing nailer was the worst and did not work since day one.
Rob how about a look back on the makita dust extractor/vacuum? You had one on the floor in this video.
They stopped selling it
@@ConcordCarpenter what would you recommend for a jobsite vacuum that is portable? Cordless or plugged.
This solves it im buying drywall saw thanks, wish they would come out with a 18v 6 1/2 guided track saw
enjoy
Rob, thank you for another excellent vid! Always extremely well thought out and executed, completely relevant. Top of all YT tool vids IMHO.
BTW, I share your channel with my tool interested buddies.
I recommend everyone to get one of the $250 Makita bundles with FOUR 5Ah batteries, great circular saw and dual charger. It is amazing value and the offer expires in a few days.
Thanks for the tip!
Love the drywall saw I use a magnet to find nails and screws first, the blades are not cheap
Great tip
Now this was cool!
Great vid and insight! Thanks and please make more of these reviews.
More to come!
Awesome video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Makita knows that the track saw is sold to festool customers who want a cheaper, lighter and better cordless saw. Thats why it fits the D27 hose and not Makitas own one.
Love this channel
People talk about the Makita track saw not having the riving knife. I've had my Makita tracks off for 2 years and I've never even came close to having kickback. What are you guys doing to cause kickback?
This is great, it nice to see the follow up!
Glad you like it!
Makiter is the best 👍🏻
01:18 Is that a Makita *DVC260/DVC261/DVC265* rucksack vacuum (used in connection with the drywall cutter, but not mentioned).
I really like your idea here when you find out how long something more the last and still working for you 👍🏽🍻👍🏼
Right on
I always look at makita first. I don’t know what the pricing is like in the US but here in Uk makita are the cheapest of the prosumer brands and have a great reputation when it comes to build quality
I have the corded version of that router and the dust collection is HORRIBLE!
Makita and the rest need to take lessons from festool on the topic. They are way behind.
Thanks for the update though
Nobody does that
Thanks for sharing
I do tool review only after I use the tools for some time, I don`t believe in reviews when they are new
I want my truck to be Makita green.
Makita for the Win! It’s just a shame they never took their 18 volt batteries beyond 6.0 Amp Hours!? Makita Techs have told me all kinds of excuses, from transportation restrictions, to not wanting a huge battery on a handheld tool. Really Makita? How is it even Ryobi has a 9.0 amp hour battery, sourced from China? It had to be transported over here? And if you’re running a chainsaw, or blower, or weed whacker, a little extra weight ain’t gonna matter, given the gains in runtime, on those power hungry tools. And the extra weight argument becomes a joke, when they announce their XGT 40 volt tools. Sure, they’re nice, but who the hell wants to be using a 40 volt impact driver over their heads, etc? I don’t know. Always enjoy the Vids, Rob! Stay safe and Healthy and best to you and fellow Subs this crazy whacky 2021!
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I agree, that's why I never went Makita. Their batteries suck. Their tools are nice ergonomically though. Team Red
@@shanew7361 Hi Shane. I understand your frustration if you experienced the early problems of Makitas batteries. They didn’t have gauges in them, and then the chargers wouldn’t recognize and charge them, if the level got too low. They fixed it. Remember, it was Makita that developed/ marketed both Li Ion battery technology, and brushless motors! I like Milwaukee a lot, but have had new batteries out of the package that must of sat around for awhile, and not even one bar would light, and charger would NOT charge them. I reluctantly ‘jumped’ them from known good M18 batteries, and they were alright. I would not advise anyone to do this, however! Like I said, I have several older 3.0 batteries, with no gauges, that get charged everyday, and are still going well after 4 years! Maybe I got lucky? Your point is good on the ergonomics, which is not a strong point with Big Red. You can’t tell me you haven’t had your trigger finger pinched at least once, on one of the Fuel tools!? Sorry! And Mak makes their motors, mostly, and are so smooth. Some of their cordless saws seem underpowered, when you squeeze the trigger, it’s deceptive. I love my Gen 1 M18 fuel 7&1/4 saw, but it sounds all rough and nasty, but once into the cut, it smooths out. Fatiguing though. Best to you! 👍✌🏻😁
@@georgedavall9449 I also have Makita batteries that I use everyday for years that keep a good charge.