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Makita 18V Compact Brushless Cordless StarlockMax Multi-Tool (Tool Only) Expired

$169.25
$407.98
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Amazon has Makita 18V Compact Brushless Cordless StarlockMax Multi-Tool (XMT04ZB, Tool Only) for $169.27. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member angusp27 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Makita-built brushless motor with variable speed control dial (10,000-20,000 OPM) enables user to match the speed to the application
  • Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) for up to 85% reduced vibration
  • Compatible with StarlockMax, StarlockPlus, and Starlock accessories
  • 3.6° oscillation angle engineered for faster, more aggressive cutting and sanding
  • Large on/off slide switch with lock-on button for operator convenience

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  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 68 Amazon customer reviews.
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    • For the 2021 holiday season, returnable items purchased between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2022.
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Lowest price on CCC history. Around $20 lower than the BF deals.

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Positives - quietest, least vibration of any current oscillating tool models (including Fein, Milwaukee fuel models, and Flex), compatible with all Starlock types, including plus and max, much improved performance from previous Makita models, good balance.

Negatives- Broad Starlock compatibility comes at the cost of a post design to secure the blades. Still tool-less, but slower than other Starlock models for swapping blades. Design results in a bulky head (maybe done for better vibration control)
Price slowly dropped over Christmas day to this point. Have it in my cart and was hoping it would drop further (although no movement for 48+ hours) but now that someone posted it I'll probably buy as I imagine the price will go back up.

Gross that Amazon can get away with listing such an absurd MSRP to make it look like a bigger discount than what it is. Item hasn't been out for long (released maybe 1-2 months ago) but it's release MSRP was definitely $249.99 and it's been at $200 at both HD and Amazon since release.

Good price but if you don't need it now I imagine we'll start to see it more competitively priced in the $150-$175 range
wrap it up boys the milwaukee circlejerk has arrived 🙄

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BeautifulStar162
12-28-2021 at 09:26 AM.
12-28-2021 at 09:26 AM.
I'd really like to upgrade mine to this, I just can't justify the cost at this point. It is a huge upgrade, though.
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tsbrewers
12-28-2021 at 09:45 AM.
12-28-2021 at 09:45 AM.
Quote from BeautifulStar162 :
I'd really like to upgrade mine to this, I just can't justify the cost at this point. It is a huge upgrade, though.

I am in the same camp, I am still rocking the original one with the Allen key, but even with almost daily use, it still works fine.
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12-28-2021 at 09:52 AM.
12-28-2021 at 09:52 AM.
Any recommendations for a blade set to get?
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GBAstar
12-28-2021 at 10:18 AM.
12-28-2021 at 10:18 AM.
Price slowly dropped over Christmas day to this point. Have it in my cart and was hoping it would drop further (although no movement for 48+ hours) but now that someone posted it I'll probably buy as I imagine the price will go back up.

Gross that Amazon can get away with listing such an absurd MSRP to make it look like a bigger discount than what it is. Item hasn't been out for long (released maybe 1-2 months ago) but it's release MSRP was definitely $249.99 and it's been at $200 at both HD and Amazon since release.

Good price but if you don't need it now I imagine we'll start to see it more competitively priced in the $150-$175 range
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gnarledbeast
12-28-2021 at 10:41 AM.
12-28-2021 at 10:41 AM.
+Brushless
+Starlock
+Small and light

Anything bad here?
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Halc
12-28-2021 at 10:50 AM.
12-28-2021 at 10:50 AM.
Thanks, in 4 1. Buy first and think later……
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Imasloth
12-28-2021 at 10:55 AM.
12-28-2021 at 10:55 AM.
Quote from gnarledbeast :
+Brushless
+Starlock
+Small and light

Anything bad here?
If you have a lot of OIS blades, Starlock is "bad".
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Jeff630
12-28-2021 at 11:53 AM.
12-28-2021 at 11:53 AM.
Just get dewalt and an battery adapter. That's what I did.
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Inuzukakiba2
12-28-2021 at 12:17 PM.
12-28-2021 at 12:17 PM.
I already own a bunch of Makita tools and batteries, but I bought the Metabo combo earlier this month, in part for the multitool. How does the Metabo compare to the Makita? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Metabo-H...5005458733
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jkiminem
12-28-2021 at 12:28 PM.
12-28-2021 at 12:28 PM.
Haven't used this particular model but I have the blue makita, the m12 regular and fuel versions, and the Dewalt 356, and metabo. Personally I've found that the m12 fuel version is nice because it's much more ergonomic and has a wider cutting angle than its predecessor. But ultimately because they're all so similar it really just comes down to the weight and what ergonomics feels most comfortable. My favorite of the bunch would have to be the fuel m12 and the metabo which you can find for much cheaper than this price. The original makita one is still going strong after 2+ years of almost daily usage but it is quite bulky compared to the newer 356 and fuel/ metabo versions.
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ccbowers
12-28-2021 at 03:35 PM.

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12-28-2021 at 03:35 PM.
Quote from gnarledbeast :
+Brushless
+Starlock
+Small and light

Anything bad here?

Positives - quietest, least vibration of any current oscillating tool models (including Fein, Milwaukee fuel models, and Flex), compatible with all Starlock types, including plus and max, much improved performance from previous Makita models, good balance.

Negatives- Broad Starlock compatibility comes at the cost of a post design to secure the blades. Still tool-less, but slower than other Starlock models for swapping blades. Design results in a bulky head (maybe done for better vibration control)
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12-28-2021 at 04:02 PM.
12-28-2021 at 04:02 PM.
Quote from gnarledbeast :
+Brushless
+Starlock
+Small and light

Anything bad here?

I have friends at work, two brothers, they're literally buying pretty much every new Makita tool. They were trying to sell me this one for a half of the price. The switch gets stuck. Not just stiff but "push with both of your thumbs till your face turns red or it's not budging" stuck
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scornrose
12-28-2021 at 04:07 PM.
12-28-2021 at 04:07 PM.
Quote from ono :
Any recommendations for a blade set to get?

https://platinumsupplypro.com/ I've bought these blades from here a couple times they work great. I do cabinetry. I have also used them to cut brass and they worked on that too
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