The most used cutting tool in any cordless lineup is typically the recip saw because these tools are so versatile great for wood, metal, demo or clean cutting. Until recently the Milwaukee M18 Sawzall was the only brushless option on the market, so it was no surprise they won our 2015 Recip Saw Challenge by a good margin. However it …
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Makita 18V LXT Lithium Battery Upgrades
Makita Tools have one of the longest track records for solid performing cordless tools, we still see guys using 9.6V drills which have got to be 20+ years old, not even sure how that is possible. Makita was one of the first to jump to the 18V lithium Ion technology and remain the fastest charging batteries as their only charger …
Read More2015 Cordless Reciprocating Saw Challenge – Bosch, Dewalt, Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee
The Reciprocating Saw or Sawzall is the most popular cordless cutting tool because they are so handy and very versatile. For demo or rough work this is often the best option but even in cutting pipe, other metals or even precision work these tools can pinch hit extremely well, if you’ve got the right accessories. At this point 18V lithium …
Read MoreMakita FREE 18V LXT 4.0Ah BL1840 Battery with Combo Kits
To kick off the launch of the new Makita 4.0Ah and move through the remaining 3.0Ah kits, Makita is offering a Free BL1840 ($100) with most of their 3.0Ah combo kits. This includes Makita Brushless combo kits like XT248 ($329) which are now available in 4.0Ah kits as well (as XT248M) but doesn’t qualify for this FREE 3rd battery deal. …
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