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Have a look at this beauty!
Yea that’s scotties page! He’s the man
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Makita Australia is showing a coming soon banner on their main page, but there is no other information available…
One hopes that when they get around to releasing this in the states that there will be a kit available with all of the bases included, just like the corded trim router.
JMG wrote:
On 04/03/2017 at 11:50 AM, JMG said:Makita Australia is showing a coming soon banner on their main page, but there is no other information available…
One hopes that when they get around to releasing this in the states that there will be a kit available with all of the bases included, just like the corded trim router.
According to Makita Au Facebook page all the accessories for the RT0700CX will fit this new cordless beast!
This is a real nice looking router. I will be waiting for this one to arrive
June release here in Aus!!
Sexy lookin router ?
Looks good, I love my little corded Makita trim router.
I have been wanting a cordless one of these for a while now. A trim router is often the only tool I have to grab a lead for these days.
I have at least six trim routers in my kit, and if this model becomes available here in the US shortly after its release in Australia, and also withstands the first test, I could see it replacing all of the current ones I keep. Most of the ones I have are set up for specific operations that do not generally require constant power and I find it easier and more efficient to grab a specific trimmer for a task than to change up and make adjustments every time I need one. One out of the group is kept for the purpose of the misc. setups that are not needed on a regular basis, and that unit might see longer runs in one setting than the others do,but overall, the trim routers are not a workhorse in the shop or on the job site. They are the convenient, quick fix, inexpensive tool that save me time and take up minimal space and not having to drag out a wire every time I need one would just be icing on the cake.
$249 skin only and $359 for a kit, prices are in AUD $$
I wonder what batteries will be included in the kit. Double 5.0ah? On a side note, Makpac should be obligatory for kits like Dewalt kits in tstaks.
muddychip wrote:
7 hours ago, muddychip said:I wonder what batteries will be included in the kit. Double 5.0ah? On a side note, Makpac should be obligatory for kits like Dewalt kits in tstaks.
what is a Makpac?
Jronman wrote:
1 hour ago, Jronman said:what is a Makpac?
Makita’s stackable cases. Overpriced for its quality but beats the non-stackable cases.
@muddychip Oh yeah I’ve seen those. They are compatible with Systainers. We hardly ever get stuff in tstacks over in N.A. Mostly bags come with kits. I think makita is just bags as well. Sometimes a single tool kit will come in a blow molded case. On the rare ocasion we may get a special deal that comes with a tstack. Did I see Hitachi’s modular boxes are Makpacs but with different color scheme? I really like modular cases and wouldn’t mind getting them in kits instead of bags. I’d be willing to pay a premium if kits came in tough boxes. 10 extra bux to swap out the bag for a ds130 would be a no brainer.
N.A. as in North America? But yeah, I spotted a stackable box from Hitachi for its triple hammer impact driver kit (x2 6.0ah). I do hope it is a sign that Hitachi is standardizing their tstaks because it will put Makita behind its competitors in terms of packaging/protection and storage solution. So they will stop dumping their cheap contractor’s bags and boxes to consumers that have invested in their products.
@muddychip yeah NA is North America. Canada and the United States tend to have different tool releases/kits than other parts of the world so I just refer to us as NA.
I found this. Hit System Case. Should be the same box system you mentioned coming with the triple hammer. I thought I seen one in @dwain’s video. I tried finding this online but couldn’t even find it on Hitachi’s United States website. I managed to find a listing on the New Zealand website and the rest of the listings were in German I think. Looks very similar to the Makpacs. I would’ve thought modular storage would be bigger around here but its not. Some may have stackable organizers but they have been around for years. Just about anyone around here would know what a Stanley stackable organizer is. Other than at tool stores and the 2 boxes I got, I have only seen one tough system in the wild that I can remember and a couple of the Ridgid(AEG) Pro Boxes.
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https://sydneytools.com.au/accessories/shopby/hitachi/tool_box_organisers/
hitachi have these offerings here in Aus at the moment! I’m sure there’s more (trolley + cart etc) but can’t find it at the moment. Makita also released a trolley that looks pretty durable! https://www.gettoolsdirect.com.au/makita-trolley-for-interlocking-tool-cases-tr00000002.html?gdffi=c5b8f06f736c40afa55474409bb4f069&gdfms=AFAFEDAF6CF240C88010E0AF36D1782A&gclid=COP85pS0idMCFVIJvAodyboC7Q
Jronman wrote:
3 hours ago, Jronman said:@muddychip I would’ve thought modular storage would be bigger around here but its not.
It’s not big down here as well. If you look at most of the tradies’ vehicles, it is a trainwreck mess of mismatch boxes and bags. I guess it comes down to personality.
Back on the topic of trimmer kit. If it comes in Makpac, I am going to sell the sucker and put the trimmer into my toughsystem box. I know I will get good money for it because they are expensive.
muddychip wrote:
On 03/04/2017 at 9:03 AM, muddychip said:I wonder what batteries will be included in the kit. Double 5.0ah? On a side note, Makpac should be obligatory for kits like Dewalt kits in tstaks.
I believe the code DRT50ZX2J would indicate Z- Bare tool X2J, 2x 5ah batteries. Looking at the two prices $100 AUD more for 2 batteries is good but I wouldn’t expect a case and charger in with that.
stductwork wrote:
4 hours ago, stductwork said:
I believe the code DRT50ZX2J would indicate Z- Bare tool X2J, 2x 5ah batteries. Looking at the two prices $100 AUD more for 2 batteries is good but I wouldn’t expect a case and charger in with that.
Just guessing but from the pricing I would assume the kit will come in the little bags that they sold the 12v stuff in, a fast charger and 1 x 3.0 battery. I can’t see Makita selling it with the slow charger (although the fast charger sells for $150ish) and for the $110 difference in skin and kit I can’t see them giving anything other than the 3.0’s with it. Being the least popular battery now it will help get rid of stock I would guess.
No batteries or charger in the kit! It’s the bare tool plus the tilt base and plunge base!
Cheers for the update, marsh.
So much smaller than the Ryobi. Yes I know slide pack vs stick battery
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seems to look top heavy, and looks far taller than it needs to be….hmm doubt it is balanced in your hand seeings you would be holding it so far down
comp56 wrote:
seems to look top heavy, and looks far taller than it needs to be….hmm doubt it is balanced in your hand seeings you would be holding it so far down
That’s what I fear about it, I’ve been tempted to get the RIDGID one
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I might be wrong, na I’m not
comp56 wrote:
On 07/04/2017 at 11:59 PM, comp56 said:seems to look top heavy, and looks far taller than it needs to be….hmm doubt it is balanced in your hand seeings you would be holding it so far down
The trick with most routers is to not let go while they’re turned on.
A short look on Tradetools AUS.
Any ideas of what this may cost in the US? I like the idea of a cordless trimmer, I’ve seen Tyler G on youtube make a DIY loose tenon machine.. The use of a cordless router makes it more appealing, plus I’m already on Makita’s 18v line.
adamnichols wrote:
5 hours ago, adamnichols said:Any ideas of what this may cost in the US? I like the idea of a cordless trimmer, I’ve seen Tyler G on youtube make a DIY loose tenon machine.. The use of a cordless router makes it more appealing, plus I’m already on Makita’s 18v line.
Id say maybe the $200 range?
I am looking forward to having a play with this at the June Makita Expo. Would be nice to win one on the night. Looking forward to other new Makita tools that are in the pipeline too.
Tool Lover 69 wrote:
1 hour ago, Tool Lover 69 said:I am looking forward to having a play with this at the June Makita Expo. Would be nice to win one on the night. Looking forward to other new Makita tools that are in the pipeline too.
Christchurch, huh? I am going to the Auckland Expo next month. Sweet as!
muddychip wrote:
2 hours ago, muddychip said:Christchurch, huh? I am going to the Auckland Expo next month. Sweet as!
No Auckland, I looked at the wrong date.
After months of waiting I finally have one!
Tool Lover 69 wrote:
3 hours ago, Tool Lover 69 said:
Loved the review man what a sweet tool ?
CATERPILLAR wrote:
8 hours ago, CATERPILLAR said:Loved the review man what a sweet tool ?
It is looking to be one of my favourite Makitas. It already looks like I have had it for months!
Definitely on my wish list. Just hope it won’t take them years to start shipping it here in the states.