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Makita Power Tools Q&A

Please Help, I Need To Make Straight Lines To Make Straight Cuts!!?

February 20, 2010 Makita Power Tools Q&A

ARRRRRR, im trying to complete a little DIY at home, and i can’t finish it if i can’t even rule straight lines, this is really really really frustrating, and im sure some carpenters can agree, its very annoying, and a project that should take bout 30mins to an hour, has taken 4 because i can’t [...]

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Whats The Difference Between Drill Drivers & Impact Drivers?

February 17, 2010 Makita Power Tools Q&A

I’m a self employed joiner who also goes out to install in our customers homes. I do a lot of decking and have gone through 3 cordless drills in 4 years. The first was a ryobi 18v combi, then a hitachi 18v drill/driver & a makita 14.4v drill/driver the clutch in first gear went on [...]

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What Is The Best Brand Of Cordless Drills?

February 15, 2010 Makita Power Tools Q&A

I am looking at buying tools for my boyfriend for christmas and I was wanting to know what is a good brand to buy?
Black & Decker
DeWalt
Milwaukee
Skil
Makita
Hitachi
or another
I am looking at getting a 14.4v with a drill bit set. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Can Anyone Recommend A Good All-purpose Drill For Diy Around The House?

February 5, 2010 Makita Power Tools Q&A

I’m currently renovating my new house, and I’ve got a fair bit to do, so we’re talking drilling various materials (wood, masonry etc.) plus plenty of screwdriving. I’ve seen some combi drills that look good, but I don’t want to be spending a fortune really, got enough to spend on the house!
Should I be looking [...]

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Out Of These Makes If You Know Them Which Would Be The Better Line Trimmer?

January 29, 2010 Makita Power Tools Q&A

Makita, Honda, Stihl. i’m looking to buy one and i have also noticed some are 4 strokes so i would like your opinion on them, and my biggest want is one that will start just about every time i pull the rope, i’ve had a gut full spending 10 minutes to start the one i [...]

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Will Cutting A Granite Slate Damage My Circular Saw?

January 26, 2010 Makita Power Tools Q&A

I have a nice Makita circular saw that i use for wood applications. I stumbled upon a nice slab of granite that i want to use for a project. It was broken off a bigger piece and so one side is not square to the rest of it. I need to cut [...]

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