Makita 40v Jigsaw Review… A Barrel Grip Beauty?
Makita 40v Jigsaw Review… A Barrel Grip Beauty?
The Makita 40v XGT Barrel Grip Jigsaw is now a thing… any good?
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40V 185mm TRACK COMPATIBLE CIRCULAR SAW https://youtu.be/Zf7ObF2SsRQ
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the old d handle brushed version never fails to impress me!
Another great review of a new tool from Makita. Any thoughts on the CXT barrel grip version? Maybe a comparison video between the three?
Great review! Do you know where I can get one though? It doesn’t seem to be available on ebay like the other xgt tools. Have bought the blower, impact driver from Japanese sellers but can’t seem to find a listing for the jigsaw.
So the XGT lost some weight in the hips huh! Lol…it’s all in the hips!
Barrel grip is the better choice if u cut upside down.
•Cleaner resunts with upside down cuts
• for this kind of cuts the trigger of the D handle saw is impractical.
•you can see the saw blade better with upside down cuts.
Great video for the Weekend.
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Hello, great review. At the end of your review, I saw that the 40v XGT model reduces the frills, after sawing, and also when you turn this jigsaw on the ball. the 18 volt model can’t do that and keeps the frills constantly. I recently bought a 40v XGT version, BUT my revs are not decreasing like in your video – what could be wrong? or is it an additional option?
I wish to put inside all mafell future
I have spent thousands in makita tools because of this channel, is there a support group for this yet? I feel like I need a tools and stuff made me buy it support group.
I have the DJV181, hadn’t noticed that it was made here in the UK. It was bought recently so does have the switchable mode.
D handle variable trigger
The DJV185 is the newest LXT barrel grip jigsaw. It would make for a closer comparison. Great video as always.
If they trimmed down the waist, that means there was room for a normal (and reachable) switch. 😂. Hal effect sensors ain’t that big, yo. I may have to get the d if it truly ships without auto. I have no preference. I’m bi.
Personally I’m disappointed it’s made in China. Sooo many Made In China Makita (non domestic especially) I know a lot or most companies obviously do this. But it doesn’t make it any less annoying. I go way out of my way to buy made in Japan Makita. So unfortunately if there’s a UK model(s) to consider I will go with any other country if at all possible. Super unfortunate tho. I use CXT, LXT, XGT in part to get the highest quality Makita tools (aka Not China) Makita has a new “Made In Japan” Drywall/Sheetrock/Plasterboard whatever u want to call it. ScrewGun. With a kinda D style handle. I think the MN is FS600DZ. That would be an awesome review too. Anyways Great vid as always! Cheers!! Xx
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This is getting out of hand. My bosch 12v jigger is a beast. I’m sure an 18v is more than enough. Why? At what point does the unnecessary never ending consumption stop?
Ended up getting the m12 jigsaw because its a barrel grip with a trigger. The angle adjust is just a simple lever which is nice but it comes loose all the time. The saw is ok, does what i need it to do but feels like its always holding on for dear life
The barrel grip is really good for coping so I will likely pick this up.
I have the hikoki/metabo HPT D handle and its a great tool makita has been a little slow to the market on some tools.
Most of the time I prefer a D handle jigsaw but with a coping base the barrel grip is best for that. Its just awkward to hold a D handle upside down
Not going to lie, was really expecting more. If it’s so similar the the 18v, why did this take so long? Am i the only person for whom this is a very basic tool that a platform needs?
At least it’s here and a good performer.
Barrel grip for me. I have the corded Makita and like it. It has a sliding thumb switch and not that silly push button pad that the wife will put her fingernails through. It will outlive me and I can keep using it no matter how many times Makita changes their battery platform. I’ve had 5 different Makita battery platforms, landing on lxt. If I buy another battery platform, it won’t be Makita. Makita, where is the LXT "cordless" pruner?
Definately a D handle for me
I was really excited for this, but the lack of polycarbonate shielding/dust collection and AWS makes it questionable.
Jigsaws are often used on site for coping/final fitting, the place where you most want/need dust collection.
It’s beginning to feel like Makita is now being run by bean counters who don’t understand their products. I understand cost management, but you can’t have premium prices with budget features
I’ve always bought single/dual 18V Makita, but have been waiting for the full 40V line to see if I’ll stay with them. The functionality trend seems to be moving further away from practical excellence to keeping the engineering theorists and cost optimising accountants happy. Too expensive, too much missing functionality (Allen keys to adjust the foot, seriously, in 2024?!? No variable speed trigger?!? Crappy dust collection?!? No integrated AWS?!?). Is the famous durability enough to compensate? I can’t see myself sticking with Makita much longer.
Also I wish they put a second set screw on the baseplates. it’s too easy to knock the base out of square. Only takes one drop. a positive detent on 90 would be a nice little touch too.
I build architectural builds over in greenhithe i made the mistake of investing in dewalt tools .. the trigger settings seem to have a mind if there own after a while 😅 makita looks good but im in the middle of a change to hikoki if you want to review so hikoki or DeWalt tools let me know i can loan you
I work with metals and I don’t necessarily need absolute precision, but I’ve tried both and D handle is easier on my wrists at the end of the day.
I don’t understand what Makita is trying to do with some of these 40v tools. If they aren’t more powerful then there’s no point in them existing. The overwhelming majority of 40v Makita tool owners are multi platform 18v/40v.
Im still waiting for Makita to make a 40v heat gun, however instead they seem to be determined to make pointless 40v tools with no benefit over the 18v
Hey @Tools & Stuff, i wanted to ask how i could get my hands on the bl4040f. I tried buying it on zenmarket and they could not ship it. I am willing to spend $220 USD and live in the usa.
I have a DJV184 18V, but only use it once in a blue moon.
😆😆At the end talking about your comment section…. relatable content.
Love your work
Makita are getting lazy bringing out 40v version tools pretty much the same as there 18v tools. This jigsaw needs a clear plastic chip/dust shield to contain the dust better when using a dust extractor.
They should put a side switch ok the jigsaw like the hikoki one. These two things are what hikoki managto do on there first model they brought out.
This 40v xgt is just a waste of time and money
Orbitalisation 😂😂😂😂
It’s funny, I like that brushed jigsaw too. I haven’t used any barrel grip yet though
Do you have the little 12v CXT Barrel Grip? Line them all up for a nice family photo. Come on….
d handle for the control no stupid button 40 volt d handle would be very cool hopefully it comes with AWS
I’ll only get a barrel grip when there’s a trigger on it.
made in the Uk?? what the deuce? since when? 😂
The best jigsaw makita made was the original lxt version before the first brushless one with the annoying soft start and even more annoying on button. terrible tool.
D handle
D handle ftw.
You can tell it winter cos he’s wearing socks with the jandals.😁
You go from a dck video to one talking about strokes and sucking🤣🤣
Wait a minute, makita made a tool that’s not fully compatible with THERE OWN BATTERIES? (Can’t tilt base fully) wow. that’s a pretty epic fail really.
please review this amazing Millner- 4.5" PLUS+ Model Cut/Grind Wheel
Hey babe.
They are missing out on upgrading the 40v to a quick release base instead of the hex key. Bloody annoying.
Im still using my 110v bosch for lots of jobs as the hex key base release is too slow to flip side to side.
Is the compact 18v barrel grip Jigsaw just released any worth it?
Another great review!
I had the brushless d handle jigsaw that didnt have the soft start turn off feature and it annoyed me so much that i sold it and bought the brushed version, which I actually think is better.
We’ve got the 18v version of the barrel grip & once to get use to it love it to bits. Understand your feelings but we just back off to stop for detail work.
Can you compare this to the hikoki? Ive used the hikoki a while back and the power was insane.
I so thought you had it backwards, I thought the O at the front was orbital and the 3 lines signified straight. I better check my jigsaw now. Had to look at Makita manual to verify, seems backwards to me