Makita: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Makita: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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[@cliffadams84]

I love makita. One thing I've noticed with owing makita Tools and working on the job sight is that makita is mutually respected by all the other fan boys. A Milwaukee or Dewalt guy will be quick to say the other brand is garbage but hand them a makita tool and they will almost always respect it for what it is. It may not be there color but they will like it and use it and always have good things to say about it.

[@natas0733]

Man, that is so true

[@legendarypillow1450]

Makita will always be the middle child

[@deviouslick5097]

I used my foreman's Makita tools once, I was amazed.

[@INDY-CON]

This is dead on and why I wanted makita honestly

[@americafirst6016]

That's true, I asked opinions on Makita and everybody said they like them, but just too expensive for the quality you get with Milwaukee

[@marttimcfly]

Ha ha cordless bike. These kids nowadays and there gadgets. I'll stick with my tried and true corded bike.

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

How many extension cords you got for it?😉

[@ClinttheGreat]

Chris Gilliam Man Stuff Just one, really really, long one.

[@mynamea.n.s.s5472]

Martti Inkovaara yeah and u will be left behind

[@funnydubby6401]

Jack Braddell wish they made an extended rachet but hey someone might just steal ur idea, should’ve patented it lol

[@carlcampbell6827]

Martti Inkovaara - Professional AC powered tools = light weight, powerful, durable, consistent speed and torque all day long.

[@dlloyd6300]

My favorite thing about Makita. You know who actually owns Makita? Makita does. Nearly every other tool brand has sold out to an umbrella corporation. Nothing good ever comes from an umbrella corporation. Milwuakee is owned by Tectronic Industries. Who the F is that? Dewalt is owned by Stanley Black and Decker. Not my idea of quality.

[@whatfreedom7]

Stanley also owns Mac tools.

[@superiorbeing95]

Who is Mr Makita? It's owned by banks financial institutions, investment companies and individual investors, I don't see how that is any different or better?

[@dlloyd6300]

@@superiorbeing95 Well it's quite clear that you knowledge of business is lacking. But what would I know with graduating summa cum laude with a major in business management and minor in marketing. First of your "Mr. Makita" is in fact..... Mr. Mosaburo Makita. Secondly, are you under the impression that banks run, or have any influence in, the companies that they loan money to? A bank loaned me money to buy my house, that doesnt mean they have any influence in how I earn my living to pay back the loan. Neither do investors, outside of taking their money elsewhere. Makita is different and better because they do not have a diversified portfolio. If an umbrella corporation that holds 12 different brands lets one brand slip in quality and folds, no big deal. They have 11 other brands to float the company. If Makita makes bad tools and loses its reputation, then guess what, there is no Makita. Makita has no room for making sloppy products, so they ensure that they don't.

[@Legaleze]

Agree 100% with you. That’s why I buy and use only Makita.

[@quantummotion]

Bingo! I've already been burned by Stanley-Black and Decker with the brand shell game where they suddenly zombied Porter Cable cordless and suddenly revamped Black and Decker and Craftsman cordless tools. Luckily, I was just at the beginning of my acquisition of tools. I bought corded tools because more of the work I've had to do - there's power available, and switched to Makita for the cordless bits that make sense fror me. I chose Makita precisely because they have no other brand - so its one skin in the game for them no marketing shell game to hide behind, and secondly, they actually design their own electric motors for their tools - they do not buy third party. AvE tear downs of some of the Makita stuff also showed the quality of manufacture and use of good components - for example the 18V lithium batteries are Samsung with a sophisticated battery management system and the battery capacity ratings are UNDERRATED. The tools are solid.

[@g00fysmiley]

I went Makita after a lot of research. I see a lot of yellow and red tools in KZbin diy videos and in marketing... Know where I most often saw Makita? On the job working in HVAC, the electrician's had em, the cabinet installers had them, most everybody I saw that was doing a good job was running teal.. so I figured so should I.

[@andrewthecelt3794]

See my comment above on confined space work and the loyalty some guys had to the brand. Building the old 7.2v drills entirely from new parts when I managed a Makita service center.

[@JoeBleaux69]

I don’t get why Makita doesn’t just knock out Milwaukee and make their tools the most powerful as well. Metabo proper as well, look at their website and pull up impact drivers and Metabo must’ve hired a translator that hates them because it’s terrible and you would think Metabo hasn’t released new tools in years the impact wrenches and drivers are confused as the same thing and their impact wrenches actually have less torque than the average impact driver today.

[@superperior]

Ive noticed makita to be pretty good tools as well, my dad still uses some of them for roofing daily, and as a kid i remember him having that same or very simalar saw and drill that was in the video

[@OOpSjm]

Balancing outright power with longevity.

[@BSINN-rg7io]

Yeah I thought it was odd that all the professional guys on the job sites were using Makitas, made a whole lotta sense why now.

[@kekanakrebina]

Upgraded from an older 18v kit. kzbin.infoUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.

[@vizvaz2656]

I have used and abused my Makita toos for a long time. Their angle grinders are something unexplainable. Have been waiting for one of my angle grinders to let the blue smoke out for a while now (it preforms like new, just I have owned it for smth like 10years). I have tortured it so badly I think I have broken some Geneva convention laws. While other brands have just crapped out after 1 or max 3years. When that old boy finally decides that it is time to say farewll - I'm gonna frame it and hang it on the wall in the workshop!

[@jibaritomx]

Exactly I have been drilling 4 1/2 inch holes with regular makita drill for last 5 years, I have over heated few times still wont die...

[@Kana0211]

Nice nice

[@georgehanna3434]

Best belt sander. I have one from 1990 that is the same as today's version.

[@erikmizzi2854]

Mate, not wrong with the grinder. Had mine for 3 years now myself and have cut everything from plastic pipe, copper, timber, aluminium even concrete (with Reo)and it just eats it all and powers on.

[@wesdagamer7943]

Makita tools can hold up well for sure I dropped a dewalt once and the head fell off

[@magila1983]

Wow surprising how different things are across the pond. Here in Europe Makita is everywhere, follwed by Dewalt. Milwaukee is not common in here and difficult to find in shops. Even brands like Hilti are more common.

[@JoeBleaux69]

And now you know why AEG/Rigid is so close to Milwaukee, it’s TTI’s Milwaukee for Europe

[@dberg9790]

@@JoeBleaux69it might be different in other countries but here in the Netherlands neither rigid nor aeg is even available. So that's quite a strange statement

[@jonjak80]

Not all Europe, in Denmark Dewalt, Hilti, Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee is the most used tools and pretty much even.

[@hotdog160]

yellow and red are EXTREMELY OVERPRICED in europe, sometimes 2 times more than in the u.s, also makita but a lil' less.

[@Switchkickzz]

Here in NZ it's rare to find a carpenter that doesn't use Makita (At least in my experience of one year).

[@terry5008]

I'd much rather date a girl named Makita than one named Milwaukee. Milwaukee won't age well because she'll become Old Milwaukee.

[@natas0733]

And she'll be a fatty

[@jipillow1]

Bravo

[@redneckmini14]

I disagree. I think Makita is cool. I'd definitely say it is better that Dewalt.

[@ruboxide4282]

I fully agree with you mate!

[@Legaleze]

Definitely

[@chadcoop9638]

Every douchebag I know in the business uses dewalt. So, yes I agree 100%.

[@jpk3582]

Dewalt is honestly not that good, in my opinion it goes, Milwaukee, makita, dewalt, what do you think

[@nero786]

As a carpenter/framer. After almost 20 years I just replaced my corded Skilsaw worm drive saw with makita’s cordless saw. And I got their deal that came with two extra 5.0ah batteries for free. So I paid bout 270 for a powerful saw and 4 5.0ah batteries. And man I can’t be happier that I’m freed from the extension cord.

[@jlrockafella]

Everyone knows that the best electronics come from Japan. So for power tools I went with Makita.

[@Studio23Media]

Except that all their tools are made in China now. 😂

[@iamjackalope]

Smart man. Makita doesn't make any middle of the road tools. They are all designed for the professional market. The new brushless drill & driver I picked up recently to replace the ones I had (still working but wanted the new ones) are friggen amazing. The driver has three power settings and the high setting drives a screw so fast you need to really pay attention as not to over drive it. The drill really surprised me though. It has some real heft to it. Nothing like the cordless drills I've had in the past. This one is a quality tool you can feel when you pick it up and it doesn't disappoint.

[@DESX312]

@@Studio23Media The ones that get shipped overseas. I specifically order from Japanese sellers on ebay for their smaller tools so I make sure sure to get tools from their Japanese factory. I already have the XGT impact driver, and yep, says "Made in Japan".

[@i1bike]

Especially made for northeuropean market. Otherwise buy hilti

[@Wallriss]

@@DESX312 any sellers you recommend?

[@fbanda20]

My uncle had that same Makita drill in the late 80’s and he always said it was the best tool he ever bought. I’ve been into Makitas since then. They just last

[@chrisbullard5901]

That 6095D 9.6V cordless drill with the torque settings was an awesome seller and converted so many of us! The fact you could adjust the clutch to avoid stripping the heads of screws and how much useful, controllable torque you could get out of a cordless drill with an actual variable speed trigger made all the difference! You know the cordless tool market wouldn’t be what it is without Makita showing Milwaukee or Black & Decker what was possible.

[@joecuevas8865]

Dewalt owner here, my cousin gave me a drill from Makita and man I haven’t stop using it, love how it feels and it has power, I might buy there new r0w1 ratchet

[@atomiczombie22]

I have the Makita sub compact drill and impact driver kit and love it!

[@TheNOOBNATION]

i love makita. i lost my one of my 18v drills a few months ago and it took me 2 months to find it. well it was left outside and got rained on with both below freezing temps and temps in the 90's (texas) and it still works great. the chuck was rusted shut but i was able to free it and get it cleaned up.

[@lohengrinknight]

Negative thing about Milwaukee: The price!!! Most of their tools are way overpriced.

[@olvinWTF]

You can get Milwaukee tools really cheap at swapmeets or online brand new. The best thing is that the guarantee is still on the tool so long it has the tool sticker or stamp. Do not go to store because they will rob you.

[@ChristopherBrown101]

Anywhere other than the US Milwaukee are just way too expensive, in Australia they tend to be on average 30% more expensive than everything else even at big shops, and they kinda perform the same, pretty well all tradies over in Australia use a combination of Makita, Bosch or DeWalt as they are the best value for money

[@johndavis8684]

I would say this Makita knows how good they are it’s kinda like silky saws. There products sell them selves.

[@railmastercnr]

I only buy Makita and Milwaukee for power tools. Makita is like Toyota to me, might not always be the latest and greatest, but they sure always work!

[@scremingwhisper1720]

They have really cool settings on the impact that work well in some edge cases where my DeWalt sucked ass

[@bolerdweller]

I've been using makita cordless for 20 years. I'm not going to change and they've never let me down. I'm still trying to burn out the original light duty drill and impact I bought 12 years ago, mixing mortar, hawging out big holes, it gets hot and smokes but I haven't killed it yet. Try saying that about some of the new brushless tools that milwakee and dewalt are putting out. I watched 2 brand new hole hawgs dropped by the plumbers where I used to work and they just stopped running. My friend worked in the tool crib and somehow one of the leads decided he wanted his crew to run dewalts instead of makitas because the cordless nailer line was better(I do agree with that, I have a dewalt cordless spiker and Brad nailer). My friend was constantly working on the dewalt junk and I think the guns only really lasted 6 months maybe a year before they were junk and constantly being worked on. All this finicky technology and here i am using my impact as a hammer all the time

[@dmitchellhomes]

Have a 24 year old makita rotohammer, still works great. On the job sites nowadays almost all the framing crews have retired their Mag 77 saws, and using Makita dual battery saws, and sawzall's

[@realfloridaredneck1988]

When you're starting out getting into using cordless tools, research is a must. I don't remember how long I spent researching and feeling out different brands of tools before narrowing it down to Milwaukee, Makita and Hitachi. I ended up going with Milwaukee, mainly because I went to university in Wisconsin and I currently live in Dongguan, which is where TTI produces most of their tools (I have several close friends at TTI). I do have some corded Makita and Hitachi tools and they work great, so the choice I had to make was quite difficult. I truly believe that if you're considering going in the trades, Milwaukee and Makita are your best choices. I am not a DeWalt fan, never have been (maybe I just don't like yellow and black).

[@pdxlockpicker7796]

So nothing really bad about Makita? Nice. You missed something I always hear about Makita. They're most ergonomic. They're very comfortable, they don't vibrate. They're easy on your hands.

[@moefletcher]

They make quads and nonsense stuff that shouldn’t be made . I went all makita because of their 1 battery platform. But guess what, being a carpenter no cordless table saw from Makita. Big failure on their part.

[@pdxlockpicker7796]

@@moefletcher Japanese are weird people. They don't make that quad. It's just branded with Makita all over it. I see where a bike would be nice. I could see it's use in like a large factory or stadium, like how some places use golf carts to get around. I wouldn't use it for commuting tho. The coffee makers is actually pretty neat. It doesn't brew a whole pot but I think it's at least 4-6 cups. Pretty good considering table top appliances like that require a ton of energy. It is unfortunate that they don't make a cordless table saw. Their corded ones are pretty good. Concord Carpenter gave good marks on it during their review.

[@ajmedeiros77]

fabrizio lego omg I wish they would come out with one. Gonna have to get the Milwaukee table saw

[@moefletcher]

Andrew Medeiros I agree. I wish Makita saw this post. They loosing business. I just can’t believe they can’t come up with a cordless table saw. Come on. It’s ridiculous. All they need to do a 36 volt saw undermount. I did a modification. Took my old Bosch table saw pulled out the electric motor, and installed a 18 volt cordless saw bolted underneath and works great. Only bad thing I can’t raise the saw up and down. But I only rip 3/4” stock. I’m a precise person installing cabinets and does fine cutting fillers. But Makita needs to step it up. I saw The Milwaukee table saw, I like it a lot but I don’t want to jump into another platform.

[@StraightRazWhor]

Only complaint after 5 years of use is the drills (brushless 18v) gets so hot it'll burn your hand. Mixing thinset, screwing a deck together is where it's most noticeable

[@tylermccoy4728]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos, but never subscribed until now. I searched “is Makita a good brand” and started to scroll through, saw your video and without hesitation clicked to watch. I didn’t know it until now, but you have earned a reputation for being thorough and getting to the point. Which has earned my trust. Keep it up🤙🏻

[@BradsWorkbench]

U shine in these videos. Always interesting. Id like to see a history of Klein

[@stevendurham9996]

That's a good idea. They make pretty hand tools. Beautiful pliers. I Love quality pliers.

[@thomasr1051]

and knipex! these videos are great. handtools would be cool

[@gregmercil3968]

Klein makes excellent stuff. I have a small assortment of Klein hand tools, the quality is mind blowing in my opinion.

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

I just got the 12v driver and impact set. It is awesome for a homeowner like me. The impact removed the blades off my Hustler zero turn. I was permanently happy after that!

[@adamlaski9128]

I love Makita. I started switching over couple years ago and glad I did. One of the best parts about them being unassuming is the youngin’s on the site or passerbys don’t seem to look twice at them. I have had a drill/driver set& bit box “walk off” but had a lot more DeWalt stuff decide to take a hike

[@danielszemborski]

3:50 I might rush out and buy the portable coffeemaker.

[@TheNOOBNATION]

i dont even drink coffee and i want one lol

[@wyaldkingdom]

I love coffee and power tools. So I just saw this and I was like Makita, you really know me...and you really love me. Lol

[@jonjak80]

I like my Makita, Bosch and dewalt tools that why i have all of them :)) All brands have good and bad tools :)

[@thecrazyrepairman6286]

My very first cordless drill was a 9.6 volt Makita, the batteries used to take all night to charge, thank god we don't have to wait 12 hours for a battery to charge anymore.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

I went with Makita way back when they first came out with the 18 volt lithium ion line, and I have never regretted it. I now have over a dozen cordless Makita tools and all have been great. Seriously, you can’t go wrong with Makita cordless tools.

[@thetravi1348]

This video is one of the few that sold me on retooling with Makita. I’m glad I did. Love the feel of these tools

[@shaunpage4498]

Makita is my choice after seeing what the other trades use here in the northeast US. Electricians and plumbers like Milwaukee as they cater to them with their big batteries and nice hole saw kits. But for carpentry Makita is a better choice, a tried and true, durable tool (as seen by Home Depot rental center's use of mostly Makita). Every framing crew uses the Makita circular saw. Their routers, chop saws, planers, sawzalls, and grinders are some of the best. You couldn't find many cons but Makita is not known for their nail guns, but that market is cornered by just a few brands.

[@8bitsamurai6]

Yea I like all of the big 3. None perfect but makita always had great saws and impact drivers.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I've had a drill driver from Makita for about 5+ years for DIY stuff around the house and it still works great. I recently bought their subcompact 18v impact/drill set for that reason.

[@saulcaravantes6438]

I just bought the Makita brushless rear handle circular saw and its a beast !!! Right now I’m in kobalt but definitely considering switching over to Makita very soon. I can’t believe I’ve been ignoring Makita for a long time

[@catjensen847]

It was my first cordless, still have it and it work great.

[@awesomenolan234]

Love my Makita, grinder, driver, hammer drill and jigsaw. Each one was an upgrade over a lesser tool. They have yet to fail me yet on the job.

[@steverugerguy9606]

I jist bought an angle grinder....the 4.5 inch 7.5 amp 9557pb....seems smooth and relatively quiet...havent used it yet just plug it in n turned it on.

[@jtsdeals]

Good video. I chose to go with Makita about a year ago when I decided to pick a line to replace my old nicad craftsman. They weren't on my radar until I started watching head to head comparisons of the big 3. I also really like their subcompact, "stealth" as you referred to them, tools. Nice to get powerful lightweight tools without having to invest in a separate 12 volt platform.

[@rodw]

Thanks Jeff, I really like these company bio type of videos. I appreciate your time and effort to research the company. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney

[@kellybullock559]

I like makita tools most of my friends that think that Milwaukee tools are the in thing sold me all their non cool Makita tools for a fraction of new price. Have enough batteries to last almost forever haven’t run out of charged batts yet. Have eight chargers

[@Chris-yj3es]

I started makita late 90s tried the rest now I'm back with makita

[@cyphre]

Alternate Makita colors are only Japanese releases. Theres definitely a nice array of color choices (and some limited edition colors) but only in Japan or ebay. It's still all teal here, other than their 'sub-compact' black line.

[@terrygoyan3022]

I’m a carpenter working in California. Been in the trades for over forty years. Started with Makita tools and I’m not at all drawn the the yellow and red tool brands. I’m not looking for the sexiest tools just ones that do one thing well. Why? Because I’m trying to make money with them. Makita tools have never let me down!

[@TheHighandFlyGuys]

I just turned on the video and started listening to it while I was working. Dude it kind of scared the crap out of me when I looked at my phone and saw you were a bear haha

[@davebeedon3424]

I chomped on the Like button! It was satisfying. Thanks for the overview of Makita.

[@82camino96]

I love every one of my Makita tools. Being in pretty much all of the well known brands, I have great appreciation for each one. But, I just enjoy using my Makita stuff, maybe more than any other brand. They’re just comfortable, ergonomic and smooth operating. I also really like my Hitachi Triple Hammer, as it has a very similar feel to Makita’s impact drivers. Smooth. I feel that if you use your tools to make a living and you don’t specialize in one thing, then you’re best off being in multiple platforms to open up your options. I’d say if I had to pick only two brands it would be Makita and Milwaukee hands down. Between the two, I can accomplish a wide array of tasks efficiently and enjoyably. In the shop, in the yard, on the job, on the vehicle and so on... the only problem I’ve experienced with Makita is the spindle in the plastic chucks on their lighter duty drills becomes wobbly, which happened on my sub compact drill driver as well as my 12v CXT brushless hammer drill and after only minimal use. It was disappointing to me to see this happen as I really liked using both of the drills. Still my favorite brand regardless and I just wouldn’t recommend buying a drill with a light weight plastic chuck from Makita. Although, I have a brushless LXT drill/driver with a plastic chuck that’s solid as a rock so maybe it’s just those two smaller models that have problems... Enjoyed the video.

[@UncleIvan1]

well said my man, I agree with you 100%

[@notajp]

I have one of the black and white “mini” lithium impact drivers (10.2 volt), that I bought almost ten years ago. I have literally used the piss out of it. The tool still works great, and the batteries still last for a long time. Definitely have got my money’s worth and no complaints.

[@MattSadis]

We use Makita vacuums, drills/drivers and work lights(tool) from the 18v line where I work for the last ~4 years, no failures (except when the person abused the tool).

[@stefanczechorskidds5536]

I still have that 3/8 drill from the 80's ; I purchased it off a Snap -On truck! It still works just fine although I had to get a new NiCad battery for it recently! I have several of their recent cordless impacts 1/2" drive and 3/8" (brushless). The black colored line really is quite small (sub-compact and brushless). I have no problems with their tools, none.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Another great video Red

[@joshuatwhaley]

I started out purchasing only Makita tools but after I started making more and more money I switched over to Festool. I still use mostly Makita's 18v line on the jobsite where there are other workers or for general construction. But in the workshop or when I am doing finish work for a client I bring the Festool. they are my 2 brands and love them both.

[@erallen97]

I've been using a set of Makita 18v drill and impact driver about four years ago and they still work great. Still using the same lxt batteries that came with them.

[@GeorgeJFW]

They make fantastic tools the one thing I found with makita there batteries tend to fall apart mind you that’s because the cells last so dam long lol 🔥

[@pjkentucky]

Thanks for another great video!

[@davedammitt7691]

I have an old, RED, Makita 6 inch circular saw that I've used for 25 years. Best power tool that I've ever had, and I've had everything from Milwaukee down to Drillmaster.

[@drfalcon4102]

my first cordless tool was the drill you pictured, 7.5 volt I think,, still have the charger, may have the flashlight it came with,, loved the thing

[@ajmedeiros77]

drfalcon4102 9.6 I believe

[@gatesmw50]

Retired from HVAC after 25 yrs as an installer/servicer. On the construction sites I worked on you see either Milwaukee or Makita. I owned Milwaukee drills and Makita saws and they served me well. If i were a young guy just starting out in the HVAC trade I would advise a newby to go with either of these tool brands.

[@PubnicoExpat]

I like my Makita tools. I found the replacement batteries to not be as overpriced as some other brands, at least at The Home Depot. Thanks for the lead on the contest, Bear!

[@kylep.9395]

I own a couple of Makita tools but I plan on buying more. I'm interested in their new Circ saw which is guide rail compatible that isn't a dedicated plunge track saw

[@mdjey2]

I use Makita tools daily, but lately Dewalt seems to be more innovative. Their newest 54V battery technology can run old 18V tools as well. That is great advantage. I also really like their 54V wall chaser. Makita needs to update their wall chaser badly.

[@livedeliciously]

I bought an impact wrench in 2010 and the batteries are still going strong. Makita is what I would trust for longevity.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Makita was my first impact drill. I love the battery life. I can easily buy so many accessories for it, it’s almost on the border of ridiculous amounts of battery operated tools!

[@TheDaniel9]

Not sure about the out-there colors but my understanding is that Teal=Normal and Made in China, Black=Sub Compact, Red=Normal and Made in Japan. I think the white was their "consumer" stuff, but that came and went real fast going to teal. I've never seen the other colors out in the wild. I like Makita, they're highly regarded for a good reason. Quality tools, great reliability. The thing that truly sold me on them though is the ergonomics. They seem to really care about how a tool will feel in the hand. This is especially helpful for me with my smaller hands.

[@milwsdl39]

Great article on Makita I have both platforms both in green /blue 12 V and 18 V and just picked up a vintage miter saw with the angled motor for a good price

[@Taz418]

Love this series of videos. I was actually looking at Makita or Hitachi to replace my Ridgid power tools I use for work. Always had good luck with Makita bits and seen plenty of contractors using Makita tools without a negative about them. I'd love to see a video on Hitachi and Ridgid.

[@PortDixieandTheJourneyDogs]

HITACHI IS ALSO METABO AND KIMO! THEY BOUGHT PARTERNED WITH KIMO AND NOW CALLED HIKIMO!! GREAT COMPANY ALSO!! METABO HAS GREAT TOOLS AND THEIRS IS MUCH MUCH CHEAPER THAN MAKITA!!!! BOTH R GOOD SOILD AND MAKE SUPER SMALL COMPACT TOOLS THAT DELIVER THE SAME AS THE BIGGER ONES! METABO IS SUPER COMPACT!! MAKITA HAS NICE SUPER COMPACT LW TOOLS!! BOTH COMP...SMALL TOOLS R GREAT FOR SMALL HANDS BAD HANDS WOMEN DISABLED FOLKS! TSC ESP THEIR NEW LIKE WOW WTH😮😮😮STORES R MAJOR MAJOR MAKITA AND BOSCH CARRIERS AND HAVE AWESOME LOWES TYPE SETUP WITH THEIR TOOLS! AND TSC ALSO OFFERS LAYAWAYS ON ANYTHING IN THEIR STORES! THE NEW ONE HERE IS FREAKIN MIND BLOWING AND HAS A LOT OF THESE TOOLS AND HAS THEM DISPLAYED NICELY AND DECENT PRICING ON THEM CONSIDERING THEIR HIGH PRICES!!! SO CHECK OUT ANY TSC BUT ESP ANY NEW ONES! AND THEIR COLORS R GREAT!! I DONT CARE FOR RED.... THOUGH I AM GETTING INTO BAUER TOOLS!! BECOMING A HUGE FAN OF BAUER!! AND I WASNT HEADED TWDS HF TOOLS AT ALL!!! I LOVEEE BLUES GREENS!

[@MathyuB.W.89]

The “There Will Be Blood” reference alone makes you a king

[@jimc9596]

Loved Makita for the looks and the feel.

[@JML1987]

I was torn on Makita vs the Milwaukee fuel line. Finally settled on some Makita tools based on what I wanted after a lot of research. But one thing anyone using the big three can agree on: the competition keeps innovation and pricing good for all of us. In general, you can't really go wrong with Makita, Milwuakee, or DeWalt. Not a fan of Ryobi, but I like the options they're bringing to the table.

[@sbuzz5889]

good vid- i agree GOOD VIDEO after being a 28 years as a lisc journeyman electrician

[@xdxdsheep]

The color variation of the Makita brand was inspired by the ranger hero TV genre in Japan. The only one they are missing is the hero red one which will become their strongest tools.

[@danielburns7519]

I bought a 8'' portable table saw in 1984 and used it and abused it and it works like the day I bought it .love Makita

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello Red Have you ever thought of doing a segment on what the line of power tools are for the DYI. Prosumer or Professional . I consider myself a professional as a Aircraft Mechanic. So keeping up with latest developments in power tools is a must!!! Right now I am using Hitachi drill and impact driver 12 volt. I have had great success with the Hitachi tools. Otherwise, thank you for another Great Video.

[@scremingwhisper1720]

Lots of companies I've been with have had lots of Makita tools

[@truckerpeterose]

Holy crap a cordless coffee pot. I’m throwing Milwaukee to the curb. Come on Milwaukee, all those tools and no coffee pot??

[@waycoolscootaloo]

Milwaukee does have a stereo boombox that I have seen to be fair. LOL!

[@denoftools]

I want a cordless toaster oven

[@truckerpeterose]

Scootaloo Yeah But I don’t think it would be any good with cream and sugar. 👍🏻

[@meagaindave2049]

No lawn mower either. 😣

[@EcoMouseChannel]

They have a cordless heated jacket too. You put the Makita battery in a special pocket and stay warm on the job site.

[@joshthetooldude5775]

Regarding the Makita presence in home depot, I've talked to the department manager and he said if I he could he'd downsize the Makita display because he sells so much more Milwaukee, DeWalt and even Ridgid. That's gonna vary by region and store but it does go along with the indication that Makita has higher sales to more industrial customers that don't go to home depot very often. ACME tools and Ohio power tool seem to run some pretty good deals on Makita and I suspect they sell quite a lot of it. I've heard pretty much no complaints about Makita for durability. In terms of performance they're really pushing it with their current top impact driver and their 36v circular saw looks like it's really close to the fastest on the market. One thing that you either love or hate is the 2 battery 36v system. On one hand it allows higher powered tools without leaving your battery platform but in pinch you can't use just one battery to make a couple last cuts. The other thing Makita messed up on is many of their tools such as 36v circular saws and a few other 36v tools is they made the space between the batteries and below them too small to future expansion with 21700 cells. They could probably get up to an 8.0ah battery but anything more would be too tall for several tools. I think that's why they are bringing out the 40v system, so that they have a heavy duty battery that can be expanded upon in the future. But the only issue with the 40v is you have to have a 10 cell pack, or you can't get 40v. In order to get more than 4.0ah in the current cell capacity they'd have to do a 20 cell battery which would be even bigger than Milwaukee's, DeWalt's, and Bosch's 12.0 batteries. Now 4.0ah at 40v is still a ton of power and I suspect most users won't have any trouble keeping a charges battery on hand, I wish Makita would look ahead in terms of their battery systems to account for increases in output and capacity. The other side to that is I like that they're not just copying Milwaukee, DeWalt and Bosch by making a 12.0 battery. Not that 12.0 is bad but Makita is clearly going their own way. Great video as always Bear!

[@daphlavor]

I have the 2705 table saw, works well. Next purchase will be the XDT16Z 18V impact/driver 5.0 battery set up.

[@mojoworking1889]

Love my Makita two battery string trimmer !

[@i1bike]

Does it cuts stronger grass, or grass thick as little finger ? I want to buy it to trimm grass under my olive trees, and between lines in my vineyard. But father is sceptic. Not many videos on youtube. I already have amazing duc353 with 2×3ah and 2×6ah batteries. Its strong but it eats battery like crazy. I know that trimmer doesnt, but does it cuts good, is the question. Greetings from Croatia !

[@koolBOY8323]

i feel like makita is what all my elders used or strived for. when my wife's grandfather passed, my nephew and I got his makitas. i think of it like the toaster of the tool world, it just works and stays reliable. Its for the guys who don't care so much about flash and features and just get stuff done.

[@varanidguy]

When it came time to purchase new tools, it had to be Makita. I did a lot of research and asked tradesmen what they prefer and why. The number one answer was Makita, my neighbor who is a very experienced journeyman electrician said that it's the only brand he's ever used where the battery didn't eventually come loose and start falling out on its own. Others said "because they just work dependably." Doing research online, I honestly couldn't find anything people were saying that was bad...besides the color. lol In all fairness, the second favorite of people asked seemed to be Milwaukee, but again the neighbor said he's even had Milwaukees have that battery issue. Thanks for the video, I've been waiting for you to do something on Makita!

[@tonyreese306]

Yup my thoughts exactly I was hoping you would not crush my dreams but I went with the makita line ..so I’m glade I was right ..take care ..

[@muddywater6856]

My first Makita tool was a 6.5 inch circular saw in 1975... 80% of my tools are Makita, and I have a bunch as a finish carpenter. They seldom disappoint or fail. My oldest makita 18V battery was made in 2006 and was used earlier today. Bosch makes a better jigsaw. Milwaukee makes a better sawsall.

[@Arieeeee]

I've been a big Milwaukee fan and used their NiCad cordless tools for a long time personally and professionally. I like their M18 line too but they seemed to run a bit too hot and even smoked a hammer drill while just going through a 10 inch brick retaining wall - not exactly abusing the tool but what killed them for me was how they discontinued all battery support for the older Nicad tools. They had a V18 battery that's $150 now (and no charger for it) so all I'm left with are 3rd party ebay/amazon batteries or having to repack them myself so now I'm starting to move towards Makita for my personal tools and love how they work and feel. I still like Milwuakee and use them but the Makitas seem to pay attention to small detail more and they don't run as hot.

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

Makita feels amazing in the hand and they have never sold out

[@choppedchamp8757]

Should've listed both Miss Makita and Senorita Makita under the good. I own a ton of Makita tools probably close to 50 just in the 18v/36v LXT lineup alone and have had great success with all of them, but they do come out with those weird items like that coffee maker (1 cup per battery) and that robotic vacuum which runs almost 1k brand new (no thanks). Glad you mentioned that angled impact which is a real dog. I recently spoke with a Makita rep and it looks like they're ramping up tools for their brushless 12v lineup to compete with Milwaukee and DeWalt which is kind of annoying since certain tools like the cordless air compressor (tires) and their laser levels are 12v only at this time. Good video, thanks!!

[@DouglasWiseRogers]

We need one of these for Ryobi!!!!

[@joshnabours9102]

I have a 80's or 90's vintage teal makita 1/2 inch corded impact driver that still runs. I use it to deal with the lugnuts on my vehicle's wheels.

[@devianb]

Teal is one of my favorite colors. I don't own any Makita tools, but I have all my Milwaukee, Ryobi, Bosch, and Dewalt tools in Makita tool cases.

[@Sir_Leelord]

i'm a makita guy ever since working with my uncle in the shop and him using his 30 year old makita grinder all the time.... i have all the following in 18v: 2 brushless drills, 3/8 brushless impact, 1/2 brushless impact, brushless sawzall, jig saw, the brushless circular saw, the 18in hedge trimmer, and even the small makita vacuum cleaner (got on clearance at home depot for 70 bucks with a battery!) and one thing that impresses me about makita stuff is i've abused the heck out of these...and they all work great, i forgot one drill in the bird bath doing some work on the fence and it filled with water and i found it a week later...still worked great, also i have had 1 18v battery that is like 7 years old now and it still holds an excellent charge....i have had one little battery die out on me, but the big battery is the one thats 7yrs old...

[@andrewthecelt3794]

Oh and by the way, maybe I shouldn't say but when I worked there the chainsaws were all Sachs-Dolmar German made (owned by Makita) and the compressors were rebranded Eagle, made in USA (who I believe they also owned at least in part).

[@helpwithsolutions3610]

yeah, this seems a bit us centric..the teal is strong in oz

[@Wallriss]

I've only seen teal in the US as well.

[@mikeske9777]

A few years ago I got a Christmas gift of a 12V Makita driver and drill. To say I am impressed with this little lightweight driver and drill is a understatement. I done everything with that driver and drill. They make a really fine tool and the one thing I like is the fact it was very comfortable in my hand compared to the other brands. I have smaller hands and these tools have the ergonomics down to a T for me. I had a buddy complain about the smaller size handle size of the Makita 12V line but for me it is the goldilocks of drivers not to small not to big to be uncomfortable. I also like the fact that the battery can be charge relatively quickly. Great brand and none of the overblown hype of the red brand.

[@joshuadrummer3234]

Awesome video sir! Thank you!

[@andrewthecelt3794]

I used to manage the Makita factory service center in Ottawa Canada. Want to know the most common repair we did? Installing new power cords for guys that got caught on the job site by the provincial safety inspector making cuts without guards in place and had their tool disabled by cutting off the plug. Lol True story, I swear. Also had electricians and plumbers literally pay to build the old 7.2v cordless drills entirely from scratch with new replacement parts because they would fit where others wouldn't in confined space work and they hated using anything else. Had 5 or 6 different guys do this and boy was it costly but they didn't care. They just didn't want the aggravation and knew what they liked.

[@toma5153]

Stiil have my 6010 and have tried to sustain by replacing the NiCad batteries. The drill is so light and small and the perfect tool at the top of a ladder installing gutters, etc.

[@Skepticalways13]

Love makita. Its all i buy and, i mean ALL. I have the drill, impact, 36v circular saw, 36v rear handled circular saw, grinder, multi tool, rotary hammer, leaf blower, weed whacker and lawn mower. All cordless, all awesome. I love them all

[@anthonygm85]

3/8 impact ratchet is makitas worst tool hands down. Everyone I work with is all Milwaukee and dewalt, I'm a hardcore makita guy for 20 years still love them they last, I have run red and blue side by side and there both great, I like the ergonomics of maktia more

[@carlosedwardos]

Makita has always made the most RELIABLE tools, and really, what's more critical in a tool than reliability?!! - That's why I buy Makita before Milwaukee or Dewalt (both made primarily in Mexico & China vs. Makita made in Japan)

[@dylanbland5993]

I have always had a preference for makita tools. I have almost all Milwaukee now, but it’s mostly because of their impacts...diesel mechanic. They just perform better, and have a deeper lineup on the mechanic side. Still like makita though

[@evanm.2300]

@@machaf not the same factory lol. And even if they were each brand has there own standards of quality and budget for their quality. Millwaukee and ryobi r owned by the same company, but millwaukee r usually a lot better

[@evanm.2300]

@@trentroberdeau1462 some r or used to be made in Japan

[@evanm.2300]

@@machaf lol, canada usually has better stationary tools, with better safety standards

[@gradycallen]

Makita does some assembly in the US but all manufacturing is done in China. Nothing comes from Japan

[@lucky13driver]

I used to build office cubicles and corporate office furniture for the phone company back in the day. All we used were the 9.6 volt Makita drills. They took a ton of abuse the clutch system on them sounded terrible however, never quit working. Like you said the weakest link is the availability, only one store and limited items at that. When I'm working on a job site and a tool or battery fails, and all tools fail at sometime or another I'm not going to wait and fix it I'm going to the store and buying a new one to get the job done and I want to go to the closest store. That's where DeWalt really shines you can get them at almost everywhere except H.F.

[@johnconway8199]

My dad had the same 9 volt Makita drill that he used every day heavy use too .. he had it for nearly 20 years without problem... That's why I choose Makita...

[@regibson23]

They make a cordless bike? As opposed to a corded one?

[@denoftools]

That was the beta. It suffered some range limitations.

[@jackoff1826]

They need to come out with a power wheel fit the kids...they're falling behind in innovation haha

[@AndreS_-df2nw]

Kobalt did a 40v scooter & power wheels this year, maybe Makita will follow.

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

Local ONE OFF hardware store, has 65 corded and cordless tools.... plus the accessories.... no lack of range of product.

[@Hansengineering]

Makita you have to go to a Real Tool Store. Those aren't ubiquitous like HD or Lowes.

[@aaronjohn6586]

More then happy with my Makita tools and their pricing is more then comparable to other tool brands.

[@Ram-re5em]

Yeah I have a set of mini drills and tools for Makita that’s 10 years old including the batteries and everything runs like the day I got it. As such high-quality it’s indestructible I’m very large drill one time I was over working and I have smoke coming out of the motor I let it cool down and it was fine and that was five years ago still works great

[@markf.4063]

I'd used Milwaukee professionally for years and recently I made the conscience effort recently to switch from Milwaukee to Makita and so far I have no regrets. There is just simply some things that Milwaukee either does not make or their offering just looks cheap. For instance when I went looking for a cordless track saw Milwaukee didn't have one on the market. Makita's was not only available but on par (and compatible) with the WAY over-priced Festool. I do have no gripe about a comment you made regarding Makita's availability as I just find it not to be true....or at least no more or less true than that same statement would be for Big Red. Here in the Mid-West we have three different home improvement type big box stores; Home Depot, Lowes and Menards. While you will not find Makita at Menards or Lowes you also won't find Milwaukee there either.

[@waycoolscootaloo]

Home Depot and "Farm And Fleet" especially has a huge selection of Milwaukee tools here in Wisconsin I know.

[@meegstomtom]

@@waycoolscootaloo I'm also in Wisconsin and I only have a blains farm and fleet and a menards. No makita around here for me.

[@waycoolscootaloo]

@@meegstomtom Only Home depot has Makita. But as far as Milwaukee Home Depot and Farm & Fleet has Milwaukee. I'm also in one of the largest cities in Wisconsin to be fair. So I have a Lowes, Menards, Farm & Fleet and Home depot all within a 25 minute range of my house.

[@unclefester4626]

Yeah...finding the receipt for the 1/4 impactor is the only thing holding me back from switching to Makita. I am a little concerned about the maximum battery size being 5ah battery for makita...