Would You Buy These Makita Battery Innovations?

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[@perfectdiversion]

I actually thought the other end of that adapter goes to 240v like Hikoki has

[@sadiporter2966]

that would be more useful.

[@gillesek4509]

I would love that too

[@yogibarista2818]

Yes, an A/C adapter would be very useful.

[@timzlow]

exactly

[@timzlow]

​@@jkidstIt's not about Hikoki batteries. It's the concept and idea. Having a cordless powertool piggyback to a bigger battery with cord is like having a solar powered torch light with no power storage.

[@stuartgibson9755]

A mains power adapter would be much more useful so I can just plug it into the wall if I'm going to be using it all day.

[@liampascoe6865]

It would definitely have its place, but it doesn't do the same job as this adapter. In my mind this is mainly for lawncare/outdoor work, where you dont/cant have a 30m+ extension lead running back into the house. Of course you could always have a generator that you plug into, but at that point you just buy petrol equipment.

[@kz.irudimen]

@@liampascoe6865 For lawncare/OPE I think the battery backpacks make more sense than these adapters

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

I would use for some tools but would really like to see the ability to plug into the wall as well

[@matthewcorcoran4562]

I like it. Useful. I thought makita had a backpack that worked the same way but took multiple batteries or one with a giant built in cell

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[@igorchek84]

Why wouldn't makita make just a plug adapter so you could use it as corded but when you need mobility just take a battery, that's what I would buy definitely

[@doyen86]

Because everyone wants to sell batteries. We're in a subscription service. When my 73 yr old uncle's skill saw can just plug in 20 years from now. It's convenient but it's a racket.

[@wearsjorge55]

Apparently the hikoki adapter causes problems for the tools but don't take my word for it I've only heard interent rumours which aren't worth a thing

[@doyen86]

@@wearsjorge55 This may be true, who knows? However, my point is that if I buy a DeWalt saw, that's the best saw for all my needs. There's no incentive for me to buy another for the next 8 years.. But you can sell me those batteries! DeWalt only makes a plug-in adapter for their cordless miter saw and it doesn't work with any other tools. Racket.

[@sintaxera]

Im guessing the power supply required for that power level would cost more than a whole bunch of corded tools

[@wearsjorge55]

@doyen86 would not recommend that dewalt adapter anyway. It's been known to cause issues

[@nominalvelocity]

Makes sense for someone working ovehead, probably would be popular with drywall screwers.

[@ruddigger83]

It’s going to be handy for “those” times. Something I’d love to have so you can factor it into a job and have the option. Climbing a tree to cut branches. Taking a huge battery for the run time reducing the chance of needing two or coming back down. Or core holes into brick walls on the fully extended extension ladder. Not having to hold that weight above your head.

[@benmoore1036]

A 240v and 110v mains uk power adapter would be great for heavy use on the lager tool so u don’t have to buy both corded and cordless tools. The ability to convert the larger cordless in a corded machine would be very useful.

[@gdr88]

need to be able to plug it into a socket outlet

[@madisonrallis]

Adapter to wall plug (US/CAD) would be a big win

[@markyinuk5812]

These types of videos keep taking my mind towards a Makita solar panel and controller.

[@JamesCoyle95]

I thought they'd finally brought out a 240v adapter 😢. I love the flexibility of battery tools but for certain longer jobs that have access to mains power I'd prefer to just plug into the wall without having to buy 2 versions of every tool.

[@MihaiVasai]

Game changer for Mitre saw's. Now you can use them plugged or on battery when needed. Well done Makita & Dewalt cause they do it as well. I am still waiting to see this for Milwaukee

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

You just gave away that you didn't watch the video.

[@MihaiVasai]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I actually realized after that I left the wrong comment. I saw the entire video and the adapter is from battery to tool so you have less weight. My bad tho :) I watched it while doing other stuff

[@andymora5595]

"Would You Buy These Makita Battery Innovations" No :) I prefer a 230V AC / 18V DC adapter to use tools with cord instead of battery if there is a power source available.

[@kawawalker]

I did it 11 years ago with an ac/dc transformer and it works fine. From time to time I have problems with cable connections but it still work when I need it

[@davidcarroll4123]

Yeah been waiting for the same thing to come out

[@trevormanuelsingko4373]

actually i will, i really like the idea

[@KalanYTRock]

100% like metabo.

[@kawawalker]

@@trevormanuelsingko4373 Take care about total watt, 500w transformer is the minimum to make it usable

[@armoredcar1]

I’d definitely use this. Would be nice to see one with a longer cord though.

[@karlgoh8011]

yes please. it was designed for a specific purpose that works with all the tools. those with toothpick arms like me will love it

[@frenchyroastify]

Yes. Might use on 40V mitre saw if cord doesn't get in way. Ir it had a longer cord, I'd use it attached to the vacuum hose.

[@patbird9694]

Always a great start to a weekend. Watching Tools and Stuff

[@veitjacob9764]

I would definitely use them. Not the 18v but the 40v. A lot of gardening and rotary hammer use would be much easier.

[@AlexKall]

I could definitely see a use for them professionally but for home use (appartment) as I use my Makita tools, fairly sporadically it's not as needed.

[@jompy151]

Love the idea , i'd certainly think about having one in the UK

[@emiechu]

Wrist saver for trimming my large yard. Have the 40v battery on your belt rather than on the tool. Affordable for home use as the backup option is crazy expensive

[@tadejfu]

its a brilliant idea. that is one of the reason, when i saw it on your channel, i am planning to go on the xgt line, besides the higher voltage. i would also like a 220V adaptor for cordless tools. The one thing i don't understand is why the adaptor on the tool is so big, i reckon it could be much smaller, or is there some electronics inside?

[@tadejfu]

Also, the cable looks plastic. they should put a rubber one.

[@riba2233]

@@tadejfu you mean a silicone one? I am not sure how beneficial it would be for this application.

[@ssiven]

I think its a great idea. If youre running around working overhead like drywall/plasterboard ceilings, you can have the weight on your hip and your tool is lighter, easier on your arm and leas battery changes. For a shop tool like a router, less frequently useful, this is clearly a jobsite innovation, not a home workshop innovation. For the jobsite this is better than 120v adapter imo.

[@whirled_peas]

Looks real handy. I do timber framing and use a 40v chainsaw, big circ saw, router (soon the 1/2) etc. Reducing the weight of these tools would be great, especially the big circ saw. It would be nice if their vacs had some kind of power delivery, though I get that 3-4m of high amperage wire would be itself be heavy which is probably why they have this.

[@JohnSmith-gu9gl]

are there Battery Adapter for the 40v, that are connected to the power outlet/plug ?

[@rhystudordavies]

This with an AC plug at the other end would be genuinely awesome for those times where you need extended runtime

[@Sol-hl2rj]

I’m only on the 12V and 18V Makita platforms. What I experience with the newer 18V Makita tools is motor and electronics efficiency.. this may also lay in my newest batteries (5Ah, 6Ah and 2Ah) I get really good runtime on most tools, including hedge trimmers, grass trimmers.. So I find myself preferring the 2Ah battery on any single hand tool.. especially on the drills and router! But yes, a battery on cable could be interesting on the tools I use above head and for longer periods.

[@oscartrain1151]

good for the 40v framing nailer when it arrives

[@Internationalmanofmysteries]

Yep! I'll take two ASAP! They'll enable me to use my homemade monster batteries with 21700 cells on my dual lxt tools! 😊 Going to have to see if the leads get toasty in usage tho. 😂

[@spitNsawdust]

I would use them…if I’m running a vac for dust extraction at the same time, then it makes sense for me personally.

[@IanSmithKSP]

Tools it’s not just about weight savings. Sometimes you create a workstation on a job site, and at that point, cordless tools are meaningless. I’m using a cordless jigsaw on my corded chop saw station right now. If I could, it would be better to hook the jig up to an AC adapter

[@pekaesy1]

For the 18V and especialy 36V it is an interesting imrpovement, but what I would welcome most is batteries with 3 rows of cells(130-160 Wh). It is right they do not fit tools like those with closed covers (example DML805, radios, battery backpacks, vacuums etc) but they not only have grater capacity but also enhance power of some tools and extend life of the batteries due to less current draw stress on the cells. I bought some third party and will go for buying more of such as they are fantastic.

[@markyinuk5812]

Been wanting these for ages, defiantly a really good idea. 18v and 40v both needed sometimes there are tasks where you want the tool to be really light but want to use 5amp battery but would have preferred. I looked for 18v a couple of years back but could only recall seeing 40v available. Please tell Makita we need them in the UK.

[@samwinslade2935]

I would love this! At work I use a drill for hours on end screwing in things above my head, at full reach. And i have recently strained my wrists from this, so any decrease in weight would be less tolling on the body. Now i just have to convince the boss to swich tool brands 😅

[@SirCrest]

Great, now I'm gonna import these. Yes I'd love em in the US.

[@chrisduryea299]

It would be really useful for when Routers, circular saws are used in bench's like Triton work centres.

[@aaronoconnor606]

Not in any sort of rush but I will probably get the adapter. Would be nice to have one that you can plug into a wall as well for some tools like the track saw that i mostly use in my shop

[@whirled_peas]

One problem i see with this adapter and the top handle chainsaws is, top handles are typically for climbing and you don't want any cabling that can snag without breaking at a sensible point. I'd want to know the battery or cable will pull out without garrotting the user. Insurance might even require it.

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I did elude to such an issue. It is not something I would use while climbing.

[@whirled_peas]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL ah so you did

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[@Scp--uo4hq]

I'd use them for the more heavy duty machines such as the hammer drill or angel grinders

[@julianweiser9985]

Things you might have to hold for extended periods of time.

[@UsualYaddaYadda]

Angel grinders.... sacrilegious and kinky!

[@aaronoconnor606]

Or working overhead

[@riba2233]

11:00 haha you read my mind, that is why you are the best 😁 And yeah these would be cool to have, makita should sell them worldwide.

[@billmoore8035]

I definitely see the uses for it, less fatigue with the tool in the hand for extended use is a big bonus. Is a mains adapter a thing too?

[@Silky_boi]

Metabo HPT and Flex both have AC adapters that is far more useful than making a faux battery that has a cord that goes to a real battery. Such slow progression with Makita, @Tools & Stuff you gotta get on their asses and tell them to step up their game.

[@Ronald-qj5nx]

A great adaptor for the angle grinders, batteries do not last very long on these

[@baron1c]

Why not have these as AC wall socket adapters. For when you have a lot to do and dont want to burn through a bunch of batteries

[@shond3042]

In my opinion this adapter is dedicated to LOW consumption tools but for extended time tasks like sanding , routing where the battery weight become relevant for long standing period. For personal use I would not buy it, I have the PDC and if you look at cables… they are huge for very demanding power tools like trimmers or blowers. Keep in mind that current is high at low voltage!!! For my tasks the 2,5ah remains the best light weight option. Thank you!!

[@joshuapreusser2265]

Not sure if I would .... might work as a nice extension to one of the ConnectX power sources so they could be set on the floor, but have enough cord length to still be useful (without being entirely stationary). Though it may make even more sense for some of the 80V XGT tools - would probably want to tape the two lines together for those though just to reduce the number of individual lines that could get tangled up in stuff. ...could definitely see using a pair of them with the 80V brush cutter & pair of 8AH batteries. With some of the 40V tools now seemingly being able to output more power than is available from a (US) standard 120V/15amp outlet there's definitely a need to extend the capacity/runtime without adding additional in-hand weight. So yep, I've talk myself into adding them to my tool wish list ..... just need to have them become available in the US.

[@LZYEYEST0081]

Uncanny was looking at the xgt version the other day. Was thinking for the line trimmer so I can clip it on my belt

[@trevormanuelsingko4373]

yes i had the same idea too, i reckon its cool

[@naileditfencing]

Cool bits of kit. 👍

[@Ist_Geheim]

When I first saw the picture I was happy because I thought that finally Makita makes a 220V to 18V adapter. Then I saw that it's only placing the battery to the belt, but still needs a battery to work, and got disappointed.

[@plumbum6558]

As the other person stated I would find a adapter to be able to plug it in the wall more useful for me

[@villageearthwright]

I think its a great idea. you culd have a 8ah battery on your person and just switch the adapter while working with multiple tools.

[@Alexander-ea18]

Got me excited again that it was a ac adapter like the Hikoki, maybe one day

[@pavo6050]

Yea it has some usage here and there, but ac adapter plug makes more sense. Or battery backbag makes more sense to me

[@ProToolsApproved]

Interesting decision by MAKITA

[@officialandproper]

Thought this was going to be an adapter to plug into the wall. Would buy that for the flexibility of all day power when stationary, but battery power when moving.

[@TooltechGermany]

Makita always inovate😊😊

[@johnbrennan9584]

I wish Makita would sell those wall power adapters in the USA.

[@ferbusch]

We want a 240v to 18v/40v adapter and a 40v table saw ! :D

[@MattTester]

Nice things to have, interesting that the 18V adapter here is a completely design to the ConnectX version.

[@hotdeal3156]

Compare power with/without cord, does cable impedance cause an issue. The 18x2 strimmer is really sensitive to voltage sag, this could cause issues also. TBH best use I’d have for this would be to stick larger capacity Dewalt or Milwaukee batteries on the LXT tools where with a direct adapter they become massive! Although if Makita are listening, I’d rather just buy a genuine LXT 8Ah or 12Ah with high drain cells 😉 Thanks for the vids Tools, keep up the good work 🍻

[@weids1765]

These and similar outlets/mains power would be nice if they were reasonably priced.

[@laurencewest1996]

On an unrelated note, any whispers of if and when Makita’s new Packout style storage might be released

[@arturasnesakysiu1684]

Yes on garden tools to drop weight on hands

[@toolscientist]

Any chance of a teardown. There should be some capacitors and maybe diodes in there.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Might do it over on Builds & Stuff.

[@riba2233]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL that would be awesome, thanks!

[@darkairsoft]

For gardening it's a option

[@hartshorn95]

I feel like the Sanders should take a regular battery and have the option of this attachment.

[@noahdctn8672]

I can only think of very few scenarios where I'd actually use this. I'd much rather have a plug in AC/DC adapter to use things like the miter saw or other large tools when power is available. I guessing besides actual technical hurtals, it wouldn't benefit them to do this with batery sales

[@GreenJimll]

I thought this was going to be a mains adapter for battery tools which would be very neat when using existing equipment near mains power sources. This seems to have limited applications, especially if you could just use multiple smaller batteries (so you could be charging one small battery whilst using another)

[@maayan180]

I'd buy it. only if it would connect to the 220v wall socket. as a backup - it's wonderful. otherwise, i don't find too many reasons to buy, especially the 18v one..

[@markyinuk5812]

Would also like a back pack holster for the 8amp battery or any of the battery’s tbh so could be used in OPE on tool like vacuum cleaners. If clipped on to my belt the 8amp hour would be to heavy.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Such a thing does already exist. I spoke about it in one of my recent XGT sander videos.

[@edwardlogan267]

Overhead drlling onto concrete, or any other work out of a scissor or boom lift

[@timothyroper1897]

I have the 36v twin battery box for my pole saw / hedge trimmer ...... never used it ??

[@RabidBadger_]

The 18V version would make more sense if Makita released the 21700 cell batteries that some of the later 36V tools were clearly designed to use.

[@MihaiDobrin88]

i tought they are AC adapters like hikoki. i hope 1 day they will release an AC one especially for the 40V

[@nilodie1]

If using a vac i always go for my corded options 🤗 and i have the plug in aws box 🤔

[@danielmark7220]

I think should they should make one like the flexible has one for their saws that you can plug into the wall so you don’t have to use a battery necessarily

[@ABunchOfBusas]

That would be perfect for a drywall screw gun. 18 volt is lazy. Then we could have a 40 volt gun with a grip of power and it'll be lighter and can get more done faster.

[@sallesdanilo]

Would be nice to have that option to connect a vac to the power tools via vac connection usina only the hose

[@krazy2094]

I’m gonna wait till a Bluetooth model comes out ✅

[@Grimspocyrob]

I wouldn’t know tools is this evaluation

[@kristofbarta2964]

Just asking if any of you use the big battery with a 220v outlet? Like instagrid?

[@kevinpunter7960]

I'll deffo hunt one or two down for XGT tools. Tangent, also waiting to get my hands on the XGT sanders (and that's me with a dozen Festool sanders). I won't chase a battery remote for LXT, not worth it.

[@ozyrob1]

Can the cord be used in the 90 deg position as well as flipping it 180?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Yes. It can be used at any angle, it just locks in at the front and back of the faux battery.

[@Michael-o4k4h]

When I have the time, I plan to build an AC adaptor for the Miter saw. I don't understand why there is no AC adaptor and neither a corded brushless miter saw.

[@loochan325]

With that cord makes sense only for a low power tool, like 6 A @ 18 or 36V. For 40A or more I would use a much thicker cable, with 2 x 10mm^2 copper or more.

[@riba2233]

these cables are in open air and for non-continuous tool use, they are fine. 10mm2 would be too cumbersome, I can see going up to 4mm2 at most and that would also be an overkill.

[@loochan325]

This is for 18V not for 230, so we're talking about much higher amperage. And 40A @18V is not much either 18x40=720W so after electronic driver loss we end up with ~ 600W motor. The 4A/mm^2 target is to avoid even more loss, the cable geting very hot, voltage divider so voltage drop and also current drop. 5A/mm^2 would still be OK, but 40A over 1.5mm^2 is beyond stupid. And these tools are used continuously, not just in pulse, routers, sanders, etc.

[@riba2233]

@@loochan325 yeah but on average you are using much less power, and wire only cares about that. for example if your 4ah battery lasts half an hour on 36v, then your average current is 8A dc which is a joke for 1.5mm2 cable in open air rated up to 23A.

[@nilodie1]

I understand the need for battery driven tools #i love them but why did they stop producing quality 220v tools

[@harpitap]

I do have use for a 230v to 18v adapter but no such thing exists.

[@thekiwinomad]

I think they are great I would get some if I could afford it. Mostly for the rotary hammers, grinders, routers and chain saws although an ac adapter would be great if they where available at the merchants here in nz

[@prototype3a]

I wonder if that adapter has capacitors inside the part that clips to the tool. If not, doing this on a high power tool could cause the ESC to eject flames rather suddenly. Ripple voltage kills.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Stay tuned...

[@frankyella2885]

i would by an adapter that allows me to operate the 18v or 40v tool on 220v AC.

[@josephmerz2666]

i bought a mitersaw with the feature of plugging or battery .i have never used the wall out let adapter on a job .i found that as soon as i got it that the batteries were so much easier to deal with .no finding an outlet ,one less cord to pull out and no cord on the ground to trip on . i come to a jobsight to get something done and i find one less cord or no cords to be a worthwhile time saver . with a router ,a small handy little router and then you want me to tether it a cord ,no way does this make sense for my work .

[@josephmerz2666]

had second thought though .maybe one of those battery adapters would be cool on a chainsaw or weed wacker .get the weight out of my hands .that makes sense

[@MrJankert64]

what is the point of cordless?

[@jompy151]

@Tools & Stuff Part number ?

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[@barttrahan7037]

I wonder, hikoki has one of those. I wonder if i could swap out the battery adapters so I can run the Makita sander with a hikoki battery? Maybe the wall adapter? What are the chances that hikoki will make their own sander

[@jompy151]

A planner for straightening walls 🤔

[@Magnus-qe4iq]

I would buy them, as I would buy the 125 and 165 mm 40v saws. Please bring them to Europe.

[@chocholatemilkshake4799]

I want one for Bosch