The Makita 18v Barrel Grip Jigsaw
The Makita 18v Barrel Grip Jigsaw
My thoughts on the Makita 18v Barrel Grip jigsaw. It is a brushless model, helping with efficiency. I’ve had it for just over a month!
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Hey Scott, might be late but you can disable the soft start from the jigsaw, if you look at a video from "sprayaholic" "Power Tool Hack – Makita Brushless Cordless Jigsaw 2020"
@Scott Brown Carpentry (and all the people who own this jigsaw): U know U can turn off the SlowStart, its explained in the manual. Or check this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUt46RYdT6s
Hi Scott, any code or link for that round cutting base ? (dont know really how to call it :D)
Compared to Maffel p1cc?
I’ve got the older corded Makita barrel grip and wouldn’t ever get a D handled version. Easy to hold and best feel around turns! I’ve got to get the cordless version. Great reviews
you can turn off the Soft-Start by doing this. 🙂
– Make sure that the tool is turned off.
– Set the speed adjusting dial to "1".
– Press the lock/unlock button to turn on the tool.
– Set the speed adjusting dial to "5" by turning it,
and then set it to "1" by turn it back.
The lamp blinks twice to indicate that the soft no-load rotation function is disabled. To enable this function again, perform the same procedure again.
I have the 12v makita barrel grip with a coping foot and a fine blade, and the 18v d handle with a more aggressive blade. They work together nicely as a set.
Good review
I heard the jigsaw in 2:40 mark Is this the most quiet jigsaw or you edited it ?
I am tempted to try and make some steps like this that are a combo dog house.
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You can disable soft start.
The U toob is so clever, recommended this when I’m researching that exact jigsaw. "We forgot to allow for the decking", that’s something I would have done, nice to know even the experts make mistakes.
Stop messaging texting notifying and get back to work you guys this isn’t union pizzaman hours got it!
5:35 hope you didnt forget your level under the stairs lol
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Yup. It’s a matter of preference. After 30 years of D-handle saws, I bought a Festool barrel grip and sold it after about 6 months. I did not like giving up the variable speed trigger for an on/off switch that I often fumbled to find at the end of a cut. cheers.
Yes, the soft start is lame AF.
YOU CAN TURN THE SOFT START OFF
you can always tell the "builders" from the carpenters when it comes time to cut stingers lol
i have the same one ,i regret is ,the buttons are difficult to reach
💥Nice video. 1:13 where did you get that coping foot from?
Virtually nothing to do with the jigsaw
I have just used this saw, and here is my take.
This was the first time I’ve used a barrel type saw. While i had extreme good control and made smooth, straight cuts, the tool felt less agile in tight cuts. I am also put off by the exceptional length of this tool.
On the plus side, the saw had plenty of power and run time. It’s a massive improvement over the ancient 7.2volt tool i previously used. Sighting of the cut line was also very good. Makita blades are unbeatable.
One thing that really annoyed me was the need to turn the tool off. Unlike a top handle model, there’s no trigger to release.
nice barrel grip review.. do ya have an update of this saw? (im sure ita been six months) – yep just subscribed.
Would you ever consider having 2 barrel grip jigsaws, one setup with the coping base and one setup with the flat base? To minimise the swap out time ? I’ve done that with my impact drivers…one has phillips bit and one with a roof bit…just found it easier than swapping it out when I was on a job where it was changing constantly.
Hi Scott, hope you’re alright and doing well. Your videos are an inspiration. I got a question where did you got that foldable tent (at the end of the video) – Model/manufacturer would be great. Thanks and greetings from Holland!
I’ve got a 30 USD Black and Decker. I was doing floors in my condo prior to selling. I spent the lowest possible dollar amount on a jigsaw. We ran into some tricky angles and patterns that required one. My buddy and I ran over, bought the cheapest one we could find, and got the job done. Long story short… I’m now in the market for a Makita 18v jigsaw.
You can bypass the slow start using speed control and power switch.
Hi Scott I’m new to carpentry so starting to build my kit up. I use makita so far I have the sds skill saw impact and combi. I don’t earn too much at the moment so I’m trying to buy a bit of kit each week or every other if I can. What would be the best bits of kit to get first that are priorities. Also any hand kit you would recommend
I like your tool bag. Nice.
I’m a cabinetmaker and absolutely hate the soft start. It makes it harder to enter the workpiece cleanly and on your line. Just my 10 cents because negative criticism is important too when it comes to tools
I don’t get why people who like Milwuakee, Bosch, Rigid, Dewalt or Makita hate on each other’s tools.
I drove a ford truck before. It was nice and I liked it. Now I drive a chevy. it’s also nice and I like it. My opinion, just enjoy what you have – it does the trick. Getting the job done is more important than fanboying or fanhating.
Since I bought a rear handle Makita circular saw and 4 5ah batteries for 250 I think this is out of my price range for a tool only at 267. Looks nice but sorry.
You must be rich and live in a house with a swimming pool to buy that jig saw. 🙂
You can turn off the soft start.
how much do you use this vs the normal jigsaw?
yes i like the dinosaurus of the ol man 💪👍
Hi Scott, so did you ever get used to the slow start of the Makita jigsaw?
Great video, trying to decide between the three Dewalt, Milwaukee and the Makita. Leaning more to the Dewalt,,but I also liked that Belt, your link just put a big chunk on my credit card. Damn.
I have the same jigsaw. It’s super precise and a beast at the same time with the oscillation. It’s really hard to bog down. Only drawback is the price if you’re in a pinch.
Yeah the work is real. It’s beautiful and you know alot
It really sucks when you don’t allow for a dicking. 😂
What is that round plastic spinning thing right at the end?
Lol great video
I appreciate he kept in the part that "we fucked up" in, shows class
I like your saw horses… did you make them yourselves? Vid on that would be cool!!! Subscribed!
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Good evening. I just watching your video about the Festool battery jigsaw on replacing rotten deck boards. The Festool is the tool what you pay for. Try to cut any 2×4 or worktops and you will be surprised how straight it is. The Festool got different mechanism compare to the others. Give it a go if you can borrow from anyone again. You got nothing to lose. 😊
My heart dropped when that box fell lol
In my first work I always used Woodglut plans.