From milwaukee to Makita. Why I changed tool platforms

From milwaukee to Makita. Why I changed tool platform

Why I changed over to Makita from milwaukee and buy their 40v xgt gear.

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[sueneilson]

Can add this to the discussion. All my 10yo Makita tools were caught in an unexpected weather event recently and were completely submerged in their plastic tubs for about 48 hours until rescued. I was devastated, and prepared to replace everything, but to my utter amazement, all the tools, batteries and eventually chargers dried out and began working again. 9 months later and all are fine and working as well as ever. I did buy a couple of new batteries and a charger just as a offering to the Makita Gods for their beneficence. Changing brands would be sacrilege for me after all that!

[nathanc]

It’s funny how people get super polarised by tools like they do with politics. They are tools… every tool brand makes good tools nowadays, Makita, Milwaukee, dewalt, Bosch even ryobi! I personally have Makita and Milwaukee tools, both living harmoniously together in my packout storage. Both brands are excellent

[kiwdwks]

Makita has been by my side helping me do the work for 40 years. Great tools!

[Steve-vzud]

I have also had Makita tools.35 years as a finishing carpenter.18 volt and corded.soon will move on to 40 volt platform.Good review👍👍👍

[chiphill]

I use MAKITA. I'm a fan of Japanese engineering and I appreciate the lack of hype! Nowhere on a makita box will you find the word EXTREME, as far as I know. Bought my first white brushed makita 18v drill driver set about 20years ago with 1.5ah batteries!

Since then I've added other brushed and brushless tools and batteries including another drill driver set, grinder, circ saw, jig saw, router, recip saw, vacuum, and something else I can't remember.

In that amount of time I've never had a makita tool fail. I only had one of the original 1.5ah batteries die. The original drill needs anew chuck.

I started as a home user but have used these tools in my boat building career for the last 6 years. Stuff is bullet proof. ✌🏼

[mikek]

Agree with the batteries 100%. Makita batteries have been bulletproof for me. I have 10-year-old batteries that just won't die.

[DaveDoesCarpentry]

I’ve always believed Milwaukee have the best tools for electrician and plumbers, but in terms of saws for carpentry it’s been between dewalt and makita (makitas 40V is the best for saws currently)

[jeffb]

Ive been running 18v makita tools for about 12 years. There great, i have over 50 makita tools. The only issues ive had are with the multi tools. Ive probably had 8-10 of them iver the years. Dewalt and Milwaukee especially are SO UNCOMFORTABLE in the hand. Its like the designers and engineers never even put the tool in their hands. All my Makita tools fit my hand like a glove and give me complete confidence in the task at hand.

[DVSREBEL]

My oldest makita battery is 13 years old and just failed. They were 3.0s and never faltered in work time. I still have a few 3.0s but currently own 5.0 makita batteries along with my dozen makita power tools. Always been happy with their products since 2004

[deanohit]

I'm a Makita fan due to the weight, ergonomics and reliability, I'm using gear all day and the Makita gear generally feels more comfortable in hand, less weight hanging on my belt and less downtime due to tool breakdowns.

So far the only Makita tool to fail on me has been the gib screw driver

[steffendetrick]

As someone who owns a lot of Milwaukee tools, I will say everything you are saying is 100% correct. I have way too many Milwaukee tools to completely bail on the M18 platform, but there are a lot of tools that will be replaced with the XGT. I did buy the Milwaukee traksaw, which is a great tool. But no Bluetooth dust extraction. Sometimes I feel like Milwaukee is tone, deaf to what is going on around them. I like Milwaukee but I’m feeling frustrated with them as a Company right now.

[JarvisJiri]

I’m a sparky. And always been a Milwaukee guy. But recently as my impact driver and grinder has died. I felt the new impact from makita and thought it felt way better built and comfortable to use then milwaukee so decided to jump
Over and get a makita grinder and impact. Really impressed with makita quality. Potentially making a switch as my Milwaukee stuff dies.

[jeffbailey]

When tools were corded you weren’t limited to “tool platforms”. For framers, each company was known for and by specific tool groups. Best wormdrive saw, Skill. Best Saw-Zaw, drills and hole-hog, Milwaukee. Best jigsaw, power-planner, and laminate router, Bosch. Best 12” compound miter box and 10”job-site table saw, DeWalt. Best 1/2” impact and 3 horse plunge-router, Makita. Best framing gun, Hitachi. Best to horse fuel tank compressor, Emglo.
All the name-brands crossing over to cordless was a smart move because it locks you in to one brand and creates repeat business on expensive batteries. I’m really surprised Skill hasn’t come up with a cordless version because Makita’s 40 V cordless can go a whole day on a framing crew without having to swap out batteries.

[RR-sstj]

I use to be Anti-Makita for absolutely no reason other then that I used all Milwaukee. I tried my friends Makita because my Milwaukee died, and I sold all my Milwaukee gear and switched to Makita. I find Milwaukee to be like an old muscle car, and find Makita to be a refined super car. Makita doesn’t seem to be powerful, but that is because I use to associate power with tons of vibration. Makita has power, but made it run smooth and efficient without shaking my bits off like Milwaukee. I’m glad I can now finish a day of work and still feel my fingers 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[frenchyroastify]

I'm heavy into Makita now and very happy with their tools. I'm off Festool now that my vac remote stopped working 4 months in and they say they don't warranty accessories.

[guendavienny_]

I completely agree, I had the same problem with Milwaukee, most of their high output are weak, unreliable mostly the 12.0, and the circular saw 7 1/4 fails a lot, over a year I switched to Makita 40v and its amazing, the 40v Saw its the best and I haven't had any issue with the batteries, the charger charges fast and has dual fans its just amazing

[whitechris]

I have had 5 milwaukee batteries die within the 1st year. Small business, I can't wait a month to run a tool. Makita is my tool of choice. I have never had a makita battery die. My Makita miter saw 36v did die this year, but it was 5 years old. I love that miter saw, so it's being rebuilt now.

[charlotteice]

I come from the German tech theatre world and Makita is just the brand of choice in this world. The touring theatres have their production tool case, it's a big shop cabinet built as a road case and when they open it up, you'll see sleek black wood and a row of Makita cordless drills peaking out with their petroleum blue accents. It's just THE tool and I've always loved using them, they feel really ergonomic and confidence-inspiring.

[ricardoantonio]

Own a bunch of Milwaukee power tools and batteries and never had a issue ever, except for thieves who love to steal Milwaukee tools

[kevinchamberlain]

I switched from Milwaukee to Dewalt because I had problems with the first three fuel tools I bought and shocking aftersales. Dewalt have been more reliable for me as a carpenter & joiner but I think Makita are good enough also.