How to use old Makita tools with newer batteries mod

[@marceloreartesoto8197]

My son just bought an older 18v Makita grainer and tried it with a new battery. Nothing ... after that (and with some Heavens inspiration) I found this video and the old Makita is rocking it again with the new battery. Many thanks! World needs more people like you! Many blessings to you!

[@powerd6091]

You saved me so much time today. Pulled out an older tool for a time sensitive project. Was really disappointed when my batteries didn’t fit. Thank you!

[@ureviews]

Awesome 😎

[@kwazyone1]

I’m seeing the blocking tab on the old tool. This means that Makita knew when they made the old tool, they were going to do this. Duck Makita! Thank mate. Big help. Saved me $$.

[@ureviews]

Yeah it's very bizarre....

[@dale_ch]

ureviews - brilliant and simple hack - 5***** - works perfectly - there are no connections on the old battery that are not on the new style to monitor any kind of thermal alarms or shutdown - so it's just Makita trying to make you buy a new tool when your old batteries become tired - VERY disappointing for an otherwise great and professional tool company like Makita Also, take note all Makita 18v users - the new 18v Makita charger is charging at 2.4 amps - keep your old charger with the built-in fan - that charges at 9 AMPS ! - 5 times faster !

[@lester_bester]

Been bugging me for so long with a couple of older tools … thanks so much for the hack!

[@emeraymusic22]

Great video man! Thank you! Got my cordless circular saw working with the new batteries!

[@davea6064]

I phoned Makita technical helpline today in UK. As helpful as they were, they didn't actually explain WHY they did this. I think everyone has already hit the nail on the head though, (bad behaviour Makita)! They didn't mention anything about newer batteries having thermal protection. They just said I had older model tools (2009) and they WILL NOT fit the new "star" batteries or 5amp. I'd have to buy more 3amp BL1830 batteries. I even explained that I think it's just a different notch and asked if it can be modified. They said you can have the whole base plate changed at a cost so it'd be cheaper to buy new batteries. What annoyed me most (after watching this great video, thank you) is that there is NO WAY Makita didn't know this was such an easy fix and yet promoted buying new tools/older batteries. Poor effort Makita.

[@ureviews]

Glad it helped you. Bad Makita bad!! 😛

[@thomasfinnerty8635]

Great video, bought new two new batteries, was disappointed they would not fit my old tools.

[@ureviews]

Glad I could help!

[@michaelweisman4360]

Thanks. I just fixed mine with a Dremel. What's strange is that I bought a drill/driver set over 15 years ago and only the drill had the tab.

[@crazyjoeduvolla7446]

Genius!! Thanks! Im going to rebuy the batteries i just returned!

[@kobedde]

surprisingly good video. Just what I needed before sending the battery back. Thanks for sharing.

[@ureviews]

Thank you!

[@CanineAthletes]

You are the man! Thanks for the hack. I used a small chisel and it took 3 minutes. Thanks!

[@colintranter5162]

Thanks for the video. I only just bought a couple of makita tools and was wondering whether or not I can charge my 3 amp battery in the new 5 amp charger?

[@ureviews]

Yes, if it's lxt the capacity doesn't matter for the charger.

[@SadeeqSimmons]

You definitely can. Totally interchangeable.

[@idiote-dl2sn]

thanx. i have opposite problem, have good old batteries and chargers, they won't fit new drill

[@idiote-dl2sn]

got it, filed a little plastic on the batteries for the extra contact that the older tools don't have. thanx to you, also Finn

[@ureviews]

Glad it worked out!

[@RAGEAGAISTTHEAPE]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@kristoescobar6083]

You can take your anglegrinder and cut little hole to your battery like newer battery have. So the warranty wont end. Second thing is, my tools have this thing metal not plastic, so it's harder to cut it off or remove.

[@ureviews]

Those are older tools that will never be under warranty

[@dusanstiglic5169]

Saved hundreds of euros. Thanks mate! Subscribed.

[@scuddy71]

awesome! my last od 3Ah battery died, but now I can use my 5.0 Ah batteries!!

[@codoug777]

I have the 18v 3.0 ah tools and need to get new batteries as I'm down to 2. So can you charge a 5.0 ah battery on the original charger that I had to charge 3.0 ah batteries or do I now need to also buy a new charger too?

[@ureviews]

I checked the new batteries do charge on the older chargers

[@indy1725]

Question, if you cut out the little tab, is it still compatible with the older batteries? I've got all older ones now, and am looking to start replacing the old batteries but don't want to make the old ones useless if I don't have to.

[@ureviews]

Yes, that's the crazy part, it's like they planned this.

[@MichaelMartin-kz2ts]

This video saved the day! Tysm!!

[@U5320]

This ticked me off so much.. Thanks for the hack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ureviews]

Please like and share 😊

[@adamgrenfell1418]

You're a god damn hero brother. Thanks for this.

[@ureviews]

Thanks! Also you can ditch Makita batteries and get a copy. These have worked very well for a fraction of the Makita brand: amzn.to/3EtCZAp

[@jwt707]

Life saver!

[@ureviews]

Glad you found it useful!

[@richardyaski2660]

Very helpful

[@konstantinpopov9684]

Good job!

[@David-sh2mr]

can you put old battery to new lxt tools?

[@ureviews]

I believe so.

[@parkerhammond3258]

Yes in fact you can, just not the other way around unless you do as the video proves. I've also done this prior to watching the video potentially risking ruining my older tools, they've paid for themselves time and time again so no worries 😂

[@rickdringoli9444]

ASSO MOVE MAKITA.....BLESS YOU SIR.....

[@patrickbernier877]

thx for the useful tip !!

[@jfo1976]

Very helpful - thanks!

[@ureviews]

☺️

[@curley4446]

Don't look like makita tools...no star or yellows

[@ureviews]

🤔 Makita.

[@Mattomeo15]

@@curley4446 that's how they use to look. Back like 7 years ago they started adding the star and yellow to them.

[@Zapton5244]

Work great thanks

[@ebrem40]

if you did not show me this it will cost around 60 dollars to but a battery to fit my Makita Sawzall, now I can you use my new battery in the old sawzall. thank you.

[@julianserban1264]

My friend FYI Makita is manufacturing the new tools with that little nipple out of metal so your advise here is no longer valid unless you come up with a better idea how to remove the metal

[@ureviews]

But the nipple was on the older tools... The new tools don't have it. Another option is to just get these after market excellent batteries at a fraction of the price: extrafudge.com/ref/B08G8R52FF

[@jeffdurling100]

Not sure that you are tailing about. As stated this was only on older tools, none of the new ones have it. I have a bunch of Makita tools that are both older and newer. None ever had metal.

[@oskarihellman520]

There is a metal nip on some newer tools. Just bought a Makita cordless cleaner DCL286FZB. I have plenty old light BL1815 1,5Ah batteries I want to use. I had to cut small sliver of plastic off from the batteries because of the metal nip on the cleaner.

[@bazwillrun]

Makita, Apple, Samsung etc etc..all making sure you have to replace perfectly usable old products with new products...screw the lot of them

[@swartpeter5995]

Haha great!

[@gplusgplus2286]

That is evil...

[@jeffdurling100]

This was just a crap move by Makita. The proof there is not any difference in the battery is the older chargers work with the new batteries. If there was any thermal monitoring (BS) that would be what would have it far more than the tool.