Tool Review – Makita LXT Brushless Jigsaws – 18V Cordless
Tool Review – Makita LXT Brushless Jigsaws – 18V Cordless
Tool used in this review – Makita Jig Saw – http://amzn.to/1ME2D5M
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Gr8 video. THX
The on off for the barrel grip is a bad design. Bosh has had the barrel grip for well over 20yrs and the placement of the switch is convenient while holding can hit with thumb.
Nick here in the us as usual you made a great video,Keep them coming love to watch your video they are very informative,be well and hope you and family have a merry christmas & happy new year,Nick PS did you ever find any Braces for your tool belt???
Super nice video mate
JAMES MASON…??? That’s my nickname. HAA
What is the run time on both jigsaws?
Not the greatest review… barrel grip is just for plumbers and cabinet makers?
Hi dear can you give me some ideas what model of hammer drill. And circular jigsaw i should buy just for my project all are cordless i prefer please thank you
Nice video James great detailed review on the two models
The big deal with the d-handle is that you can adjust the speed with the trigger for delicate scribing work and the like. So you can ease in and out of the cut. The d-handle is more versatile in that respect plus you can normally use it as barrel grip as well just lock in the trigger – normally you would use it upside down for better visibility and cleaner cut on the upside. At least that the preferred method in northern europe. Of course if your on a construction site rough cutting plywood non of this really matters ;- ) – also if you need to do a lot of back bevelling and angle cutting, getting out the allen key each time gets tiresome. Some of the bosch models have a decent quick release for adjusting the angel (the gst 135 is specifically well designed in this area, the 140 is crap…) test before you buy, lots of stuff to look out for…
That was the answer I was looking for.. thank you
Milwaukee is well constructed and they perform well. All I buy now.
Перед работой, добрый хозяин, смазывает ось ролика!)
A nice review. Thanks for taking the time
Best jigsaw is when you see not dust at all when you cutting watch this 😉
https://youtu.be/3LjstpaJKsI
You can turn off the soft start feature, set tool speed to 6, turn light on, adjust speed to 1 then back to 6, lights should flash, bobs your uncle…
Thank you so much man. Been looking for a real-life appliance review. Especialy the tip at the end where you talked about the on and off switch beeing placed more conveniently on the DJV182
Scratching my head over this lock button- why??
When you say "here"… Hilarious!
"James ih"
Thanks for your video.
I just open box. But I don’t know how to use it.
This video can help me a lot.
Some features are great.
Another great review.
That saw has some good features and appeared to work pretty good! You really know a lot about the trade, I can tell lol.
2 Makita Jigsaws – that’s just greedy. Unless of course you use both at once, in which case, I worship you
Worse machine I’ve tried that d handle jigsaw, the slow start is pure bollocks and a waste of time. Useless for fine work as it doesn’t know its started and then when it takes of it goes f’ing nuts. Crap for coping and there is no variable speed control. It’s like makita tried to do something different as a statement, all it says is buy dewalt or bosch if you want a decent jigsaw. I,m a makita fan but this one can piss right off.
*I was using my 25 year old Jig Saw at my daughters house when the jaw that holds the blade broke. A contractor who was working there also let me borrow his Dewalt Jig saw to finish my job, and I was amazed at the quality and power and smoothness of this machine>>>**ur2.pl/822** I finished the job and when I got home I ordered the same model for myself that night. I have since used it several times and I enjoy it more every time I use it .*
no leds i see,,,,,,,,,,the new makita 110v has led,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wish i could find a review on it
Nice review, answering my question about the difference between this two machines.
Switched to this 18V system of Makita half a year ago and am very happy with the shear power of the brushless motors in this tools 🙂
It’s very tempting to collect machines around the 18V Li-Ion batteries and charger; Makita has done a great job to promote this 🙂
I turned away from these saws dues to the no load feature. It would annoy the shit out of me for small intricate cuts where you have to cut then back of and cut again to nibble away material.
They should have had an option to turn the no laod option off.
Hey mate what jigsaw blades do u recomend?
A very very very very helpful video. Thanks.
Barrel grips are really great with a coping foot as it’s much easier to hold a barrel grip upside down when coping moulding profiles.
simple and clear
Many thanks for the video – you answered a lot of questions I had.
I was reading a review on it and a guy was bitching about the speed and after watching this video I am impressed by them both, looks like I’ll be getting brushless over the brushes one
Bought for my husband, don’t see much of him now, always cutting timber in his man shed
You made a few mistakes with your comments about this tool ,one example is the angle of cut/attack adjustment.You said it’s adjust the depth of cut…. wrong!
I’m a Chippy, if you know your tools you’d know you really don’t need a brushless motor in a jigsaw, it’s not a tool you use to do continual heavy work. Not only that but if your going to make a new brushless jigsaw don’t put a stupid safety start on it that actually makes the tool more dangerous to use. And put a variable trigger on it so tradesman can alter cutting speed by depressing trigger. This is simple stuff makita…. ask the trades what they want out of a tool…. I’d have a word with your r&d department. Someone should get the sack for developing that tool, they are totally out of touch with their end user requirements.
And yes, I’m a makita fan boy….
Hello thanks for the review. Wich of two is better for control in straigh cutting. Thanks
More control with a barrel grip not only upside down manoeuvering is limited with a D shaped handle jigsaw. Over 46 years of cabinet making using jigsaws daily myself. Barrel grip has changed the jigsaw use greatly experiment using the machine full time for a week in daily use will change your mind I’m certain, it’s a game changer barrel grips. High quility blades make a huge diference also to the accuracy of the cut.
How does it compare to Bosch cordless jigsaw?
Def Thumps up. You gave a good review and therefore I now know which machine to choose. Thanks.
do both machines have the no load setup?
Killer review
Thanks for explanation. Now I know which model I would like to buy.
Barrel model should have trigger on top instead on sides , as millworker I don’t feel comfortable using barrel model.
Thanks for this video much appreciated 👍😀
I had the 14.4 model d grip and now have the t style grip 18v. Both good machines but I have a problem with both,
The blades are slightly twisted when locked
This seems to be a problem of the locking system.
This turns with locking.
Did anyone noticed this.
I looked at the shop at the latest model and he had the same.
Great video James. I see you put a lot of effort into your video. Good stuff buddy, take care