Makita XVJ01Z 18V Brushless Jig Saw Review [SMOOTH OPERATOR]
Makita XVJ01Z 18V Brushless Jig Saw Review [SMOOTH OPERATOR]
The Makita XVJ01Z 18-volt brushless barrel-grip jig saw has plenty of power to make the tough cuts, but it’s the ergonomics that are more impressive. Even through thick lumber, there is almost no vibration.
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What is the sweet spot for the amount it can efficiently cut. Specifically hard wood like Koa or Monkeywood. Every day i would use it on Cedar (northern california).
I can tell you that this is the best jigsaw by far. Better than Dewalt’s by a long shot. Best vibration control and cuts smooth. I picked this over Milwaukee’s. It has a good dust collection system.
Damn, I’m a makita guy and it would be nice of this had a trigger. I like to control the speed. Sometimes I want full speed before the blade engages the wood, sometimes I want the blade at a slow speed.
Best jigsaw is when you see not dust at all when you cutting watch this ๐
https://youtu.be/3LjstpaJKsI
Hello! Just came onboard as a Subscriber, and a big thumbs up! Your lack of skill with a jigsaw notwithstanding, a very good review, illustrating all the features of the tool. I used to use the barrel grip Bosch corded jigsaws back โin the day.โ Hundreds of countertop installs and sink cutouts, and I introduced my fellow cabinet installers and trim carpenters to the idea of coping crown moulding with a jigsaw. I hated using a manual coping saw! I tried a corded Makita jigsaw, and it did not hold up. Iโm in the market for a new jigsaw to replace my aging AEG and Bosch saws, and have looked at Festool, and Bosch. I want to cut the cord. Bosch seems to be โevaporatingโ from the North American market? Iโve ruled out Festool due to price and not having any other battery tools from them, which brings me back to Teal! Iโve always had a soft spot for Makita, so I think I will try this model out. Makita makes their own motors, and their saws are generally known for being very smooooooth! ๐ Are you sure it does not have a blower, as the specs for it claims it does? If youโre still awake, thanks for this and your other very competent and professional reviews. Continue to keep it real!
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I just bought it . thanks for the link! but damn. waiting till Feb.2 2021 to get it.
What is the difference between this and ยฎDJV181Z?
Only on question. The most important question! How does it compare to a Bosch ?
Do yout think this is better than the Dewalt one? Dewalt DCS335 ? What s the pros and cons for them?
Grait video m8
*Overall very happy๐๐ with this since it is my first jigsaw **MyBest.Tools** Was using it and the blade it comes with to cut whitewood 2x4s. Cut through it with no issues. ๐๐ฏDid 3 boards, blade held up and so did the jigsaw.*
Have you used the 12v version?
How would you compare this to the Milwaukee?
Thanks for a good video. I’ve been looking for a cordless replacement for my very old Bosch barrel grip. Didn’t really like the DeWalt or Milwaukee and I’m not going to get into yet another battery system for the $500 (!) Festool, even if it’s amazing.
What I liked is your demonstration of how easily controlled this is, which was not true for me with the DeWalt or Milwaukee, at least compared to the old Bosch. HD has a deal today for a free 5ah battery that’s returnable so the saw alone comes in at about $160, which is a great deal. Sold!
soft start kills it for me, sometimes too much tech is not needed. both my bosch 18v are both old and brushed, but suoer powerful and mist importantly, super straight and absolute oerfect control and handling same for their corded models. dint even get me started in the Milwaukee fuel barrel grip. that thing is pos.
The lack of a blower didnโt seem to obscure the sight line with sawdust. Impressed.
Mikita tools seem to be more durable than many other brands, and fit / finish was very good.
Good review overall but very surprised that the key flaw in the design of this tool wasn’t addressed. I own this exact model and I cant believe how awkward the button to stop and start is. #1 is the fact that both the safety and start button are NOT USABLE WHILE GIPPING THE BARREL! NO TRIGGER/NO SWITCH WITHIN FINGER DISTANCE WHILE OPERATING! Most pros use jig saws while holding the work piece steady with one hand and controlling switch/direction with the other/not clamped to a table. #2 is the soft squishy button type. Makita uses this on a few tools. You often have to press it two or three times if you don’t touch it just right the first time. I have another tool where this same switch design is broken after minimal use
I love Makita tools but this switch position and switch type totally sucks.
unfortunately makita japan doesn’t sell this particular model.