https://www.old.toolrank.com/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/images/stories/toolrankcom_100x358.png https://www.old.toolrank.com/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/55-makita-dust-cyclone-is-only-12-on-ebay-from-china-201811282078/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/55-makita-dust-cyclone-is-only-12-on-ebay-from-china-201811282078/ Stuart over at ToolGuyd posted an article about a new dust cyclone attachment (199553-5) for Makita cordless vacuums that separates the dust before it has a chance to clog the dust filter. The nifty little accessory attaches inline between the extension "wand" and the handheld vacuum unit to act as the first stage of fine dust collection before the main bag. There is one problem though; the Makita Dust Cyclone is currently priced at $55 on Amazon, yet looks nearly identical to one that can be found on eBay for as little as $12. The Makita version... ]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:27:51 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/black-line-of-makita-tools-offers-18v-power-at-12v-size-201611021996/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/black-line-of-makita-tools-offers-18v-power-at-12v-size-201611021996/ Many tradesmen, myself included, are not interested in the biggest, badest new tool on the market. What makes us happy is a tool that can do the job, yet takes up as little weight or space as possible; this is what Makita's Black line of 18V Sub-Compact Brushless Drivers seems to be offering. Despite the fact that I have access to other, more powerful tools, my go to impact driver is a Makita that I have had for a few years. The main reason for this is the size and weight. It doesn't... ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:20:04 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-facing-class-action-lawsuit-over-their-batteries-201511181932/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-facing-class-action-lawsuit-over-their-batteries-201511181932/ On October 22, 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court for the District of Minnesota against Makita U.S.A. Inc. by Sean Podpeskar over Makita’s BL1815 and BL1830 18-Volt Lithium-ion batteries. The suit alleges violations of Minnesota’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act, False Statements in Advertising Act, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty and fraudulent misrepresentation. The back story is that in the summer of 2013 Podpeskar purchased a Makita Cordless Combo Set from ACME Tools, which included an impact driver and a full-sized drill. He alleges that after only a handful of... ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:46:22 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-dcm500z-18v-lxt-lithium-ion-cordless-coffee-maker-201508141919/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-dcm500z-18v-lxt-lithium-ion-cordless-coffee-maker-201508141919/ Makita is known for making great cordless tools that all use the same 18V lithium-ion battery. In fact, Makita has bragging rights to over 100 tools that are part of their LXT battery platform; and it looks like it is going to grow by at least one more cordless “tool” pretty soon. That is, if you can count a cordless Makita coffee maker as a tool. Amazon has a new listing for the Makita DCM500Z 18V LXT Cordless Coffee Maker, though currently listed as unavailable, it will hopefully be available soon. The Makita DCM500Z isn’t the... ]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:25:25 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-cordless-makita-xsf03m-brushless-drywall-screwdriver-201501051772/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-cordless-makita-xsf03m-brushless-drywall-screwdriver-201501051772/ Makita has come out with a new 18V cordless, brushless drywall screwdriver (XSF03M) that is powered by their new 18V 4.0Ah batteries, which they say has the power and performance of a corded drywall screwdriver. The benefit, of course, is that there is no cord to get in the way. Brushless technology along with larger 4.0Ah batteries should already give the Makita drywall screwdriver a long runtime, but Makita added a new feature called Push Drive that should extend it even further. From my understanding, users can lock the trigger in the ON... ]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:43:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-xoc01m-cordless-drywall-cut-out-tool-201412111761/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-xoc01m-cordless-drywall-cut-out-tool-201412111761/ Makita has announced the release of their new XOC01M 18V cordless cut-out tool for drywall. Powered by the Makita 4.0Ah battery, it is capable if making up to 100 single gang box cuts into ½-inch drywall on a single charge. Thanks to the Makita-built motor, the XOC01M delivers 30,000 RPM for fast clean cuts in drywall. It accepts both 1/8” and ¼” bits that can be changed out in a snap with the on-board bit-change feature that eliminates the need for a wrench. The tool features a slim body design... ]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:03:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-18v-lithium-ion-dual-port-charger-dc18rd-201411121720/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-18v-lithium-ion-dual-port-charger-dc18rd-201411121720/ During the STAFDA trade show, Makita showcased their new DC18RD 18V Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger. What really makes this charger special is its ability to charge both batteries simultaneously. If that was not enough, it can also charge your USB devices thanks to its built-in USB port. The DC18RD delivers the same rapid charging speeds as their single battery charger: charging two 3.0Ah batteries in 30 minutes, two 4.0Ah batteries in 40 minutes, and two 5.0Ah batteries in 45 minutes. Obviously, this charger will be especially beneficial to... ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:11:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-bl1850-5-0ah-18v-lxt-battery-release-date-announced-201411121719/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-bl1850-5-0ah-18v-lxt-battery-release-date-announced-201411121719/ It was only a few months ago that Makita’s 4.0Ah (BL1840) 18V batteries came out, and I wondered then, how long it would be until their highly anticipated 5.0Ah (BL1850) would follow. It turns out the wait will not be long at all, as the Makita BL1850 are set to come out in December 2014. The new Makita batteries are said to provide 65% more run-time than the Makita 3.0Ah batteries, yet only take a mere 45-minture to reach a full charge. In comparison, their competitor’s batteries take about 1.5 hours to reach a full charge. ... ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2014 08:05:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-makita-xph07-18v-brushless-hammer-drill-201410011700/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-makita-xph07-18v-brushless-hammer-drill-201410011700/ Tool-Rank is happy to be teaming up with Makita this month to give away their brand new 18V Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver. The Makita XPH07 delivers the most torque in its class at a jaw-dropping 1,090 inch pounds. Not only is it powerful, but Makita packed in all kinds of fancy technology that ensures that you get the most runtime out of your tool. To learn more about the XPH07 be sure to read my initial write-up on the new hammer drill. Makita XPH07 Features: High Quality Brushless Motor 1090 in.lbs. of... ]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:31:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-dcf300z-18v-cordless-jobsite-oscillating-fan-201409171693/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-dcf300z-18v-cordless-jobsite-oscillating-fan-201409171693/ Makita has announced that they have added a new 13-inch cordless fan to their ever growing LXT 18V line. The fan has three speed settings and it can even oscillate to cover a larger area. A built-in timer can be used to automatically shut the fan down after 1, 2, or 4 hours. Makita says it can run for up to 4 hours on a single 4.0Ah battery, but the included AC adapter can be used for longer run times. Built-in bumpers can handle uneven floors and protect against rough treatment, while the... ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:21:00 -0500