Awesome, thank you!

Yup, I’ve had to wipe a tear away a few times when it’s snapped across my finger tips, no idea why sometimes it’s loose and free moving and other times it’s like a mouse trap

We will follow up with a head to head blade test.

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I had one of those Flexvolt cut off saws and it got stolen. It is O.K but the battery doesn't last long if you are cutting slabs. It relies on a thin diamond blade to take out less material. I would go for a mains electric 12" saw. The only other option is to get the battery pack to mains converter which gives you the best of both worlds but it is expensive.

Thanks for replying mate I didn't know that they did a single adaptor I thought it was just the double one for the 305mm mitre saw which I've got already so I Look in to it,I have got a couple of the 12ah batteries so they may give me the runtime I would need. The thieving bastards. Hey you got featured in the us youtube channel "belts and boxes" regarding your multi tool videos. I finished building 2.4m by 3m wet room a couple of weeks ago I used the elements board system that you recommend,it was costly but reassured the clients sot thanks rog.(I didn't plumb it in though lol).

@@SkillBuilder battery pack to mains converter - now there's a sensible idea. Anybody know if Makita offer one of these?

Haha steve you now have no doubt learned to carry spares. I've had mine a few years and the trick for blade longevity is to keep it moving with minimal pressure.......let the tool do the work.

@@Tom_Prendiville lesson learned the hard way from a multi tool novice 😫🧱👍🏽

Go back to the angle grinder, it is way better, just dusty.

@@SkillBuilder . Yep , got a new weapon for that now 💪🏽🧱👍🏼

@@SkillBuilder And also way easier to damage the bricks with as well. :-)

They wanted it back ad kept pestering us. I don't think it is brushless. They are not shy.

yes it was

@@SkillBuilder Thanks for taking time to reply 👍

If you need advice regarding an upcoming building project then you would be better off searching out the "ask skill builder" videos to get the information that you need to contact roger and ask him what it is you want to know unless it's something relatively simple that you could ask any of us via this comment section??

@@garethheathcote4988 thanks I’ll have a look.

Vinny Surti yes, they go on and on.

I used to own a dewalt one. Not bad but Makita is a better tool.

I also don't like the sliding switch. This doesn't have it but one of the others does. Coming up soon

I have the corded Makita multi-tool too and the switch is indeed a weak point in the corded version, as mine seems to start failing too...

We told Makita we were doing a review of multi-tools and this is the one they chose to lend us. It certainly isn't state of the art cutting edge technology .

@@SkillBuilder Cutting edge. I see what you did there

It could have been worse if they supplied you with the DTM50Z! I have the exact model you used and it is satisfactory.

@@H_o_g_a_n Agreed. It is a right PITA to change blades on the DTM50. So bad that I don't use it any more as I have replaced it with a pair of DTM51s.

You aren't a bad judge.

Keep watching the series and the finale. There are stand out tools in there

@@SkillBuilder will do 👍

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Yes Made in Romania. I am not sure which part the Japanese can claim credit for.

@@SkillBuilder The design. And the price. Apparently, all UK pricing is decided in Japan according to a chap from Makita UK that I bumped into at a show a few years back whilst I was having a moan about the ridiculous cost of the Makita power file.

Hi Fox I am afraid I didn't really make it very clear about the purpose of these individual tests. We are really trying to introduce the tools one by one and give them a quick run through and talk about the features. We are trying to gather impressions of the tools from people who own and use them and spark some debate. This will form a key part of the head to head so we will certainly be reflecting your thoughts on this tool. I was clearly underwhelmed by this tool it needs modernisng. I have tried nine multi tools and you will see which I thought were best in the roundup but I must emphasise that it is just my opinion. The comments are key because they give us feedback on long term use and the all important realiabilty.

Skill Builder Thank you for taking the time to reply Roger - wasn’t expecting that! I own this tool as, like you say, i already have many makita 18v tools, so it was the logical next step battery wise. As it’s the only multi tool i’ve owned, my thoughts are based on that product alone, but i have used a dewalt multi at work, which wasn’t bad. I think you get used to what you’re used to. Speaking of which, you mention that the dewalt has 3 selectable speeds...the makita has 6, and these are in the same design as the Bosch tool. I don’t care much for the lack of light on the tool tbh...in my opinion such features are of little use other than for drills when trying to marry up the drill bit with a screw head perhaps. Certainly on a multi tool where, if the blade is orientated 90 degrees, the torch light mounted at the front becomes kind of useless as it’s not facing the cutting direction. As a plumber, i invested in a small head torch to make such jobs easier all around, but i do get that people like such features on their power tools. I would, admittedly, like the handle to be a little less chunky as it can be cumbersome to hold...it does require a mighty firm grip, but then at the same time, it does have that heavy duty feel to it and it has served me well without complaint. I actually, on balance, wouldn’t change anything about it. Yeah its chunky, but it feels heavy like its up to the task of chopping down trees if you wanted! It has no light...so what, its not a deal breaker and certainly not a feature i would look for to sway me buying this or another product. Whilst you’re right insofar as it needs modernising maybe, i don’t think this should be at the expense of its current plus points. And also, people are clearly happy with it to the point where perhaps makita aren’t thinking that they need to change it maybe? That age old saying if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, seems to spring to mind! I do love your videos though Roger...the complete bathroom makeover which is 2 plus hours is still my favourite video...it was that video that got me hooked on Abacus elements board!

@@foxmulder3800 Agreed. I own a pair of DTM51s and I also see little or no value in having a light on them. If the job you are working on gets to the point where some extra light would be useful then I don't see a tool mounted LED helping out much. By that point you need either a head torch or something meatier such as a designed for the job work light.

Good point Peter. I don't have any reason why we didn't use the Starlock except for the fact that it is an OIS machine. It doesn't take the Starlock Max. I did say it is value for money but it is underwhelming.

Voltage: 18v Maximum Output: 390 w Shank: OIS Blade Change: Tool-Less Oscillation Angle (L/R): 1.6º/1.6º (3.2º Total) Oscillations per Minute: 6,000 - 20,000 Net Weight (inc 4.0Ah Battery): 2.2 kg

@@SkillBuilder Afaik Roger, none of the machines you are testing will take the starlock max except the big fein designed for them which is 3 to 4 times the price of these machines, but will stand corrected on that.

@@juyhfrty it’s a little confusing tbh, only the Fein, Bosch and Metabo are compatible with Starlock Plus, the others are either IOS or come with an adaptor for Starlock. Only Fein and Bosch take Starlock Max.

I love it when people think they know. Are you a gambling man?

@@SkillBuilder behave. Everyone knows it's dewalt

Not if he’s testing the Fein cordless.

@@oneflymanflies4924 .........aye fair enough....that is a good point haha