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I’ve only had 4 batteries from makita and I’ve never broken one.
I’ve had the 14.4volt go bad but only one of the 18 volt.
haws my spelling???
I’ve only had 4 batteries from makita and I’ve never broken one.
I’ve had the 14.4volt go bad but only one of the 18 volt.
haws my spelling???
Close enough. Better than some. lol
Not had any trouble with Makita battery’s. Now DeWalt that’s a different story.
Ron
A Working Pro since 1994!
Member since March 26, 2014.
I have six and ths is my second lock up and not even take a charge.
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!I have 12 3ah batteries and 8 1.5 and my 2 new 4ah. I have only had 1 3.0 go bad and that was because some foolish person tried to charge it when it was -30.Most of my bad luck has been with the 1.5 batteries, but I only use them in the radio anyways.
I have six and ths is my second lock up and not even take a charge.
I have 6 working batteries now.
I have six and ths is my second lock up and not even take a charge.
thats no good. I’ll be slowly changing over to bosch from my points here and then once i have some tools and batteries ill buy some of their bare tools. I’m liking them over makita lately so makita will become my back up and helpers tools.
I’m liking them over makita lately so makita will become my back up and helpers tools.
Why is that? Do they last longer or just feel stronger?
The only issue that I have with Bosch at this time is that they are way behind in the variety of cordless tools. Until this is fixed, I’ll stay with Makita.
Mark E.
Pioneer, CA
Working Pro 1972 - 2015
Member since Jan 22, 2013
www.creative-redwood-designs.comVariety is also my main holdback, Makita has always been a leader in that but Milwaukee I think have caught up and DeWalt have made a good effort. I went DeWalt for 18v and wish I hadn’t but I love my 20v vac, it’s holding me to entire line still right now.
Variety is also my main holdback, Makita has always been a leader in that but Milwaukee I think have caught up and DeWalt have made a good effort. I went DeWalt for 18v and wish I hadn’t but I love my 20v vac, it’s holding me to entire line still right now.
Does Milwaukee or DeWalt have a battery assisted Bike in their lineup? I don’t think so.
Mark E.
Pioneer, CA
Working Pro 1972 - 2015
Member since Jan 22, 2013
www.creative-redwood-designs.comDoes Milwaukee or DeWalt have a battery assisted Bike in their lineup? I don’t think so.
Right on RedWood!
Does Milwaukee or DeWalt have a battery assisted Bike in their lineup? I don’t think so.
You win 🙂
Bahahahaha. At redwood.
Yup, you win.
I really like my makita as well. I picked up a pair of the little 18v bats and really like the weight savings. I think they are going to be nice on the brushless impact.
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!Hi everyone, I mostly have Dewalt cordless drivers in my woodshop but, I also have one Makita 18volt lithium impact driver that I use constantly with no complaints. It is both lightweight and powerful and balanced quite well. I too like many of you use my tools until they just don’t work any more and then buy new. I usually replace the batteries when they will not hold a charge any longer, I will admit that the batteries are not cheap and at times I consider just buying a new drill kit because you get two batteries, the charger, and the drill gun. It is however, a plus when manufacturers make the batteries compatible between new models and old.
Frank
Hi everyone, I mostly have Dewalt cordless drivers in my woodshop but, I also have one Makita 18volt lithium impact driver that I use constantly with no complaints. It is both lightweight and powerful and balanced quite well. I too like many of you use my tools until they just don’t work any more and then buy new. I usually replace the batteries when they will not hold a charge any longer, I will admit that the batteries are not cheap and at times I consider just buying a new drill kit because you get two batteries, the charger, and the drill gun. It is however, a plus when manufacturers make the batteries compatible between new models and old.
Frank
Hey! Welcome to the post FB Splinter. Hope you stay a while.
I really like the makita lineup for options but the Bosch drills and impact that I have, I am really impressed with.
I wish there were adapters for batteries so you could cross over tools. I have a couple of older dewalts that the batteries went bad but the tools are still good. I have replaced the drill and recip saw buth the handheld Vac is something i have not found comparable in the other lines. I know they have vacs but they don’t seem to compare to the Dewalt DC 515 hand vac.
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