The New Makita 18v Brushless Jigsaw Unboxing 2023

[@44Mag]

I picked up a kit over this past Black Friday sale..... (Hammer-Drill, impact, charger, 2ea 5amp batteries and a bag) This was $399 plus tax, but you also got to pick two more 18v tools at zero cost. I picked the Jigsaw and the Oscillating tool. - All of this was about $1k worth of tools for $400, so I was totally happy. I have already used everything, and they are great for DIY folks, but likely not spectacular for professional, all-day contractor type use. (They would work fine for the job, I am just not sure how long they would last under very heavy use) I was surprised at how little vibration was felt in both the jigsaw and the oscillating tool - very smooth for all the action taking place.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

The Makita kit is very good I'm sure it will serve you well good choice. Thanks for watching

[@justsoapashfield]

Tried this unit out. Base is not Metal to Metal. There is angular wobble and play in the base. Shaft of blade holder is half the size of the older unit (Older unit has the same drive shaft as the premium BL Models) Older model now has variable speed and is metal to metal, though not brushless. New one can deactivate the soft start, if you prefer. Locking full speed trigger on the new one is a nice feature. You can use it kind of like a barrel model as the locked trigger keeps it on. Very smooth and low vibration.

[@matn7743]

Articulate and concise review, thanks mate. Picked one of these up this evening, $300 AUD.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

No problem, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@markr1142]

Nice vid.....I got the barrel grip version, DJV185Z body only, it came with the dust extraction nozzel. Not sure why the d handle doesn't.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

Yes I thought it was strange why they did not Supply it. Thanks for watching

[@dejavu040]

Hey Tom. thanks for the video. Quick question. what about 90 degree cut accuracy? Is it accurate or angle is not really 90 degree? Thanks

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

Hi I have found it to be very good on Accuracy at 90° But of course, that's all relative to the blade you are using too. Hope this helps thanks for watching.

[@charleshickson9817]

Canyou cut aluminium plate?ie the material used for cattle trailer floors

[@quickfirefred34]

With a metal blade yes just take your time and you should have no problem. Thanks for watching

[@vladar1983]

Hello, im looking to buy a new Makita jigsaw, what would you recommend djv181z or djv184z?

[@quickfirefred34]

Hi, I have not used the djv181z, but it is very similar to the djv184z, which is a good bit of kit. But the slow start on that jigsaw is a little annoying. I still prefer the older dvj280z. I think it's a tool you need to pick up and decide which feels better to you. As they all perform well, just down to preference. Thanks for watching

[@vladar1983]

@@quickfirefred34 Thanks, love your video, it’s straight down the point, keep up the good work.

[@Mrdeodin]

You can turn off the softstart feature

[@jovosedlar3395]

Hello from a Serb woodworker hobbist thank you for your video.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

Hi I'm glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching

[@felipechambo3444]

is he better than the competition? DeWALT dcs334?

[@quickfirefred34]

I prefer the makita to the dewalt, but if I'm honest, I still think the old version of the makita jigsaw is better. Thanks for watching

[@bellamarcenaria4274]

Obrigado , gostei do vídeo. Like 40

[@quickfirefred34]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@PatrickEArchuleta-fs8bv]

I would love one to expensive.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

Yes, but they are good tools and they do last. Buy cheap and you will buy twice. Thanks for watching

[@akosijes5511]

Very nice video for me. But the audio is not so much. Thanks

[@satchiebabe6052]

Hi forgot to mention it also doesn’t come with batteries.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

No I did not mention about batteries because you watch me take everything out of the box and the batteries are not part of it self explanatory there are none!

[@Pollard77]

Not a good piece of kit... Years behind the competition

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

Really like who?

[@twisterwiper]

@@TomMagicWoodworking Honestly, others like Dewalt have tool-free base adjust, comes with extractor and less fiddly blade change imo. Can't help but feeling Makita is a bit stuck in the past. I own Makita tools, but no Dewalts.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

My work mate has the DeWalt jigsaw trust me when I say this tool is is much better. When we are working next to each other he grabs the Makita.

[@twisterwiper]

@@TomMagicWoodworking I appreciate your response. You actually swayed me towards this saw which I have just ordered. I hope I won’t be disappointed 😄 When I also saw some negative comments about DeWalt accuracy, my decision was made.

[@TomMagicWoodworking]

The only feature I am not big on is the slow start but I have got used to it