Cordless Power Tools!?
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I'm a bit of a tool newb, but whats the difference between these two Makita sets?
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They both have 2 x 5.0Ah batts, but only diff I can see is a slight difference in the nm for each tool. What does being brushless mean?
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They both have 2 x 5.0Ah batts, but only diff I can see is a slight difference in the nm for each tool. What does being brushless mean?
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I ******* hate DIY. She can knock herself out with it
Oh, the link was completely the wrong one..
Was looking at this one!
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Brushed motors require small metal brushes to work with the magnets to keep the shaft spinning.I'm a bit of a tool newb, but whats the difference between these two Makita sets?
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They both have 2 x 5.0Ah batts, but only diff I can see is a slight difference in the nm for each tool. What does being brushless mean?
Brushless models have an electronic circuit board and a sensor to do the same thing. That has several advantages when it comes to performance, reliability, and durability.
Brushless drills are much better, the brushed ones tend to get clogged with dust and stuff and will lose power, need more power which drains the battery quicker.
So where possible always aim for brushless then?
More powerful motor - with a longer life.
I would. Small example is a mate of mine had brushed ones, he was always having to stop and blow dust from the drill as it will lose power. Recently they got new drills which are all brushless.
Their tools are bought for them so they get what they get but he much prefers these brushless ones.
I've got the brushless set similar to the link above and it's been great, though I'm more a DIY, help friends out person as apposed to using it daily.
I got the MacAllister one from Screwfix a year or two back and it's been great. Only about £50 at the time. Even used it as a mini chainsaw for a dead tree in the garden (now have an actual chainsaw for the bigger stuff)
It is corded, but I've got a long cable reel, so it's no bother.
It is corded, but I've got a long cable reel, so it's no bother.
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In Lidl yesterday they had the small Parkside 12v battery packs at half price £7.50 for a single 4Ah battery which is a pretty good deal so worth checking your own Lidl if you have these tools. They also had the chargers for them but I didn't see the price on those as the wife was giving me "the look" for spending too long looking at the tools. Spare batteries are so handy and I would never go back to a single battery again.
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I already had batteries and chargers so the natural choice for me was DeWalt. I has a very good reach and is very sharp. Used with care it will happily chunter through a four inch branch. I get up to about, Oh, I don't know, eighteen feet or so without a ladder. The reason I say "with care" is because battery powered chainsaws are not hugely powerful, so you have to make sure you position the cut so it doesn't jam.
You do get more power with larger batteries so definitely 5Ah or more. It will work with 2Ah batteries but it's a bit slower.
When I bought it, one of the really attractive points with the DeWalt was that the four foot extension rod they supply with the saw also happens to fit their pole hedge trimmer. That extends the useful height of the hedge trimmer to over 20 feet.
Yeah, I know, if you don't have the batteries then the DeWalt is probably too expensive, but I just wanted to give you the information anyway.
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I don't know the product, but in passing I would say to be extremely careful with low cost batteries. I once bought some cheaper lithium batteries from ebay. After a month or so, both of them melted during charging. One of them took the charger with it and caught fire - enough to pour out black smoke! I'm not saying all cheap batteries are bad, or even they are bad value, but just take care to charge them away from things that might catch fire.
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Ryobi (pole trimmer rather than saw) I've got was a lot cheaper than makita alternative but feels a bit Fisher price compared to makita. It does the job though to be fair
If you feel flush go for makita/premium brand, if not with a bit of effort ryobi will do and is cheaper.
Makita here. 18v LXT's
Combi drill
Impact driver - £54 bargain.
Brushless Router Trimmer
Angle grinder (240v)
Plunge Saw 36v - newest addition
Once you have a battery or two already then buying 'body only' tools is much more affordable.
For DIY use and mostly motoring duties, a 3ah or 4ah battery would be plenty with a drill or impact driver. When you start using tools with longer runtimes staying on constantly that's where 5-6ah batteries are more valuable.
And add to that a Jigsaw, Orbital Sander, Skill saw and Hedge trimmers
I've also picked up two more 5ah batteries as part of a combi/impact set (DLX2131TJ) as it worked out cheaper that buying a twin battery pack presuming I can sell the combi/impact and also end up with an extra case and charger. £185 less whatever I fetch for them. So will have 4 x 5ah batteries plus 1 x 3ah and two chargers.
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These are fine. They are just reduced in their sale. Their Parkside brand are excellent tools and all come with three year warranties. I have several of them and have had no problems at all with them, something I can't say for more expensive brands such as Bosche.
Mrs bought me a DeWalt impact driver and combi drill twin set for Xmas with 3ah batteries! Chuffed with it!
Just need to add a multi tool and mitre saw to it then I'll have most home DIY bases covered.
Aldi had what looked to be a good Scheppach mitre saw for sale for 70 qui last week but have just checked and it's OOS now. Think B&Q are selling same thing for £83 so may take the plunge on that.
Just need to add a multi tool and mitre saw to it then I'll have most home DIY bases covered.
Aldi had what looked to be a good Scheppach mitre saw for sale for 70 qui last week but have just checked and it's OOS now. Think B&Q are selling same thing for £83 so may take the plunge on that.
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Consider carefully whether you need a multitool. I bought one in place of a detail sander, thinking it would be more useful, in fact I haven't used it at all, except for the odd sanding! I really do wish I had bought the sander instead.
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