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I noticed a black jigsaw in the background of a picture of the new Makita x2 Miter saw and to me it looked like a subcompact. I did A quick search and found out there is a new subcompact barrel grip jigsaw coming. There will also be a 12v version as well.
Do you have a picture or any info?
Hmmm, that is interesting. Makita just blowing up the cordless tool market at the moment!
Eric – TIA wrote:
4 minutes ago, Eric – TIA said:Do you have a picture or any info?
yeah I saw it on the floor of this picture.
heres something from coptool mostly about the 12v version but there is a mention of a subcompact version.
after a second watch of the video it sounds like there will be subcompact versions in both barrel grip and top handle.
What the phuuuucccckkkkk!!!!!
I’m gonna go broke!!!
To my eyes, that one laying on the floor looks like the full size teal Makita DJV181Z, which Im not sure if its currently available in the states or not. I know it wasn’t for a while but I thought I saw something about it being here now?
Any way that video showing the 12v looks real similar too. I wonder if the the 18v will infact be different than the djv181?
*Edit* after looking closer that one on the floor is the djv181, you can tell by the buttons being orientated differently than the 12v CXT shown in the video.
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jeez la weez! The stuff that Makita comes out with is outrageous. They have some of the coolest tools around.
mtnkid85 wrote:
8 hours ago, mtnkid85 said:To my eyes, that one laying on the floor looks like the full size teal Makita DJV181Z, which Im not sure if its currently available in the states or not. I know it wasn’t for a while but I thought I saw something about it being here now?
Any way that video showing the 12v looks real similar too. I wonder if the the 18v will infact be different than the djv181?
*Edit* after looking closer that one on the floor is the djv181, you can tell by the buttons being orientated differently than the 12v CXT shown in the video.
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either way a subcompact version is confirmed to be coming out according to the video. The pic is from a guy in Canada. I would guess Makita has same stuff in Canada as they do in the states.
Jronman wrote:
7 hours ago, Jronman said:either way a subcompact version is confirmed to be coming out according to the video. The pic is from a guy in Canada. I would guess Makita has same stuff in Canada as they do in the states.
The barrel grip isn’t out in the states. No idea why
Subcompact brushless jigsaws in both grip types are indeed confirmed in 12v CXT as in 18v LXT
Jronman wrote:
14 hours ago, Jronman said:either way a subcompact version is confirmed to be coming out according to the video. The pic is from a guy in Canada. I would guess Makita has same stuff in Canada as they do in the states.
Ahh that makes since, as the barrel grip is available in Canada.
And yes anyway excited to see the compact barrel grip as well!
Does anyone have a price on this? Or a decent guess?
Noone could make a decent guess yet.
at least $200 usd would be my guess
mtnkid85 wrote:
On 7/13/2017 at 3:21 PM, mtnkid85 said:To my eyes, that one laying on the floor looks like the full size teal Makita DJV181Z, which Im not sure if its currently available in the states or not. I know it wasn’t for a while but I thought I saw something about it being here now?
Any way that video showing the 12v looks real similar too. I wonder if the the 18v will infact be different than the djv181?
*Edit* after looking closer that one on the floor is the djv181, you can tell by the buttons being orientated differently than the 12v CXT shown in the video.
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Yup, I’ve got one. It’s awesome.
Makita_2233 wrote:
On 7/14/2017 at 7:41 AM, Makita_2233 said:The barrel grip isn’t out in the states. No idea why
I bought mine from a Canadian retailer. Have had it for over a year. It’s a fantastic machine.
ChrisK wrote:
On 7/15/2017 at 1:37 PM, ChrisK said:I bought mine from a Canadian retailer. Have had it for over a year. It’s a fantastic machine.
Which one? I’ve only seen them on ebay, the prices aren’t very good as most of them come from overseas.
How much did it run you?
The DJV181 brushless barrel grip. I don’t remember the price it was like 220? I had to pu import fees which were pretty high like 50
I think he meant retailer Chris, think he got it from IHL or KMS in Canada. Both are worth a look because the USD gives you about 20% off, which is good if the shipping doesn’t kill you.
That’s a nice jigsaw…..hope we get it (Dewalt) I can’t get into another platform …..
BMack37 wrote:
On 7/19/2017 at 11:24 AM, BMack37 said:I think he meant retailer Chris, think he got it from IHL or KMS in Canada. Both are worth a look because the USD gives you about 20% off, which is good if the shipping doesn’t kill you.
Yeah, KMS. DONT BUY FROM KMS!!!!!. (If your in the USA) They screwed me on shipping and import fees. I have bought from IHL and they were great to deal with.
ChrisK wrote:
5 hours ago, ChrisK said:Yeah, KMS. DONT BUY FROM KMS!!!!!. (If your in the USA) They screwed me on shipping and import fees. I have bought from IHL and they were great to deal with.
KMS should have been the hint “Kill MySelf”
IHL is indeed a great seller! That’s where I got my Milwaukee rotary tool, m18 jigsaw and 4.0 battery for cheap.
hi .. i have a handmedown makita jigsaw 4300ba… i cannot get any blades to fit as it uses a blade with holes and pin in it.. any idea how i can modifiy it ? maybe change the slider rod so it can take normal blades?
shahir wrote:
8 hours ago, shahir said:hi .. i have a handmedown makita jigsaw 4300ba… i cannot get any blades to fit as it uses a blade with holes and pin in it.. any idea how i can modifiy it ? maybe change the slider rod so it can take normal blades?
Easier to buy a new jigsaw
yep was thinking the same thing
kornomaniac wrote:
On 7/14/2017 at 7:50 AM, kornomaniac said:Subcompact brushless jigsaws in both grip types are indeed confirmed in 12v CXT as in 18v LXT
Sheesh looking at the brushless 12CXT jigsaws they just released, they still have the two other 12volt models, they have two solid 18LXT jigs in the states plus barrel grips in other markets already, now they want to do subcompacts too? They all look good and I like jigsaws just fine (recently picked up the brushless LXT) but I tend to think of them as somewhat of a niche tool and wonder if there’s really room for all of these in the market. Am I underestimating how many other people use these things?
ToolBane wrote:
12 hours ago, ToolBane said:Sheesh looking at the brushless 12CXT jigsaws they just released, they still have the two other 12volt models, they have two solid 18LXT jigs in the states plus barrel grips in other markets already, now they want to do subcompacts too? They all look good and I like jigsaws just fine (recently picked up the brushless LXT) but I tend to think of them as somewhat of a niche tool and wonder if there’s really room for all of these in the market. Am I underestimating how many other people use these things?
Yes.
Have to say I do sell quite alot of Jigsaws.
Think about thesame number as I sell circular saws