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expired Posted by highland1024 • Mar 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021 5:31 AM
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expired Posted by highland1024 • Mar 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021 5:31 AM
Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Top Handle Circular Saw + 2x Bonus 5Ah Batteries
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I'm a little hesitant to invest heavily into the 36V line (despite having the circular saw, miter saw, blower) because the release of the 40V single battery is on the horizon, but I have dozens of 18V tools so at least the 18V batteries are compatible between 18V and 36V.
And while this is an exceptional value, do some research before buying if you're only planning on reselling. I know posters on SD would resell toilet paper if they could make a dime a roll (no one seems to value their time) but this is the third time Makita has done this promotion since last summer and I am constantly seeing the circular saws, dual chargers, and 5.0 batteries (loose, and in double pack) flooded all over the various marketplaces at prices that almost don't make it worth the effort to part out if you don't intend to keep something out of need. Just an FYI
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I'm a little hesitant to invest heavily into the 36V line (despite having the circular saw, miter saw, blower) because the release of the 40V single battery is on the horizon, but I have dozens of 18V tools so at least the 18V batteries are compatible between 18V and 36V.
And while this is an exceptional value, do some research before buying if you're only planning on reselling. I know posters on SD would resell toilet paper if they could make a dime a roll (no one seems to value their time) but this is the third time Makita has done this promotion since last summer and I am constantly seeing the circular saws, dual chargers, and 5.0 batteries (loose, and in double pack) flooded all over the various marketplaces at prices that almost don't make it worth the effort to part out if you don't intend to keep something out of need. Just an FYI
Makita's 40V system hasn't even been released in the US yet. They are currently only offering tools that are identical to the 36V equivalents, or are shipping both a 40V and 36V version.
There's been lots of hand-wringing about the 40V system, but Makita is the only tool manufacturer that has not introduced incompatibilities into their system. The 18V LXT has been around forever and has a ton of tools.
This thing is MASSIVE. I think I can build at least half a house on 2 fully charged batteries. This Makita is an overkill for me. I'm keeping it if just to get a workout out of every cut I make. And my beard grew an extra inch just while I was unpacking the saw.
Also curious if the x2 is compatible with the orig version
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Makita's 40V system hasn't even been released in the US yet. They are currently only offering tools that are identical to the 36V equivalents, or are shipping both a 40V and 36V version.
There's been lots of hand-wringing about the 40V system, but Makita is the only tool manufacturer that has not introduced incompatibilities into their system. The 18V LXT has been around forever and has a ton of tools.
Also curious if the x2 is compatible with the orig version
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i.e. Sell the full kit (saw, 2 batteries, dual charger), and keep the 2 'bonus' batteries?
By my math, it seems like a good deal, but I've never really looked into how to get makita batteries cheaply.
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