Makita

Beginning as an electric motor manufacturer in 1915, Makita built it’s first power tool in 1958, an electric planer, followed by a portable groove cutter. In 1962, they made their first electric circular saw and drill. Since then they’ve been industry leaders and innovators, producing some of the best corded and cordless power tools in the world. Today they sell tools in over 40 countries to professional users who demand quality, duribility and reliablity in their power tools.

Makita has been frustrating their fans for a few years now, by offering two completely separate but competing battery platforms. The 18V LXT, and the newer 40V XGT. Every year we ask, are they really going to continue to offer both platforms, or will they finally commit to the newer more powerful XGT. We’ll, today Makita announced 19 new power …

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THIS WEEK, Nate digs up Milwaukee secrets at the patent office. Makita’s new XGT Auger get way too close to this guys foot. EVERYONE reviews the new RYOBI Track Saw And James fills one of our giveaway shelves with $2 Grand worth of EGO! THIS is your power tool week in review.

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