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I bought $650 of 8' x 4' x 3/4" of cheap plywood sheets and none of my usual yards could offer me a cutting service. Faced with trying to cut them all down to size with my crappy and heavy 36 year old Mastercraft circular saw and no bench, plus being 79 years old, I decided the easiest way was to treat myself to this new Makita 6-1/2" lightweight Model DHS 680Z. Throw a few 2" x 4" on the garage floor & DIY. Well folks this little lightweight beauty was a joy to use, Light, quiet, and so fast. It went thro' those 8x4x3/4" boards like a knife thro' butter. With the help of the new Kegg saw guide all on one battery. Had them all sliced in half and turned into various sizes and stacked against the garage wall in a few hrs. Like I was half my age. I see Makita is now pushing a rather special extra thin $8ca circ saw blade that steams thro' wood at double the speed of any other blade. Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Having never used Makita before I for one am now a fan. Any of you folks with hulking great corded saws should try this saw out, you can hold a hunk of wood in one hand and slice it with the other. No need for benches and such, you handle this thing so easily it's unbelievable. Just for fun, I ran a 45 degree chamfer cut down the edge of a 36" 2x4 just holding it in my left hand and using this saw in my right. I intended to sell it after I'd done the job, but it's a keeper now.

My favorite is my Makita x2 weed whacker; no gas and oil mixing, no spark plugs, no choke, no air filter, no carburetor rebuilds, no bulb pumping, and no rope pulling! Sitting in the shed all winter has zero effect on it, I put in batteries and start weed whacking immediately -- no more fiddling and adjusting. Another benefit is that it has a reverse button (can't do that with gas), if I accidentally catch some wire or string I hit the reverse button and it untangles itself.

Makita is the shit. I have a 30 year old makita palm sander passed down from my pappy and it still works like a charm.

I've always been a huge fan of Makita products, pricey but very well made.

My favorites are the brushless sawzall and the 7 1/2” slide compound saw. That saw is super lightweight and allows me to make a few precise cuts w no setup time. Cut the cord!

I'm digging these top 5 video's. Won't buy any new tools until I get your imput first. Thanks for creating a great channel!!

Very interesting. The compact impact wrench is my personal favourite, it's a beast!

I agree with #1. I love that saw. I use it almost everyday and am very happy with it.

Great video, I'm a Complete team Teal Makita-holic. I have close to 6 grand in teal, even including my contractor table saw and 10 in crosscut miter saw. However, building cabinets and other woodworking doesn't require most of your top 5. I love the new "black stallions" but my wife would kill me if she found out I bought another drill set (4 sets already). I do agree with the 18v circular saw, amazing tool, use it on sites building decks. you need to get your hands on the little "Mighty Mini" blower. that is probably my favorite in the lineup, small and powerful. I use it for everything, from blowing leaves in the driveway to blowing out my latest scroll saw project (non-makita tool, Excalibur). Keep making the great videos and I'll keep watching while I wait on stain to dry...

I have the monster impact wrench. I need to get that angle grinder.

had the 6 1/4 blade saw w/4ah battery for about a year now, and its one great little saw. The guys at work first said yea, we had them before and wanted nothing to do with it. They seen me ripping a 16 foot 2 by. They started using it and now i need another. That saw gets use everyday and shows no sign of slowing down.

I recently switched from being a 15 year user of Snap-On 18V cordless tools to Makita due mainly to Snap-On continuing to charge a fortune for tools that are no longer made in the USA, old heavy designs, lack power, and crap run times per charge. Yes I know that some of the Makita gear is made in China and some in Japan, but the price is a lot less. And any brand that doesn't clearly say where its gear is made does so because they don't want to be honest and print "made in China" on their product. Another reason for switching over to Makita being that after all this time Snap-On still has bugger all tools in its range. Makita on the other hand has a cordless tool for just about every job I'll ever take on. Hell, the price I payed for four new Snap-On batteries about a year ago would have bought me a Makita three piece brushless combo with two 5 AH batteries and quick charger. Having given the Makita gear a daily thrashing for 10 months now I'm hooked. Comfortable, well designed, plenty of grunt, and impressive battery run times.

I just picked up the Makita XRJ04Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw. It cuts like it's going through butter. Plenty of torque and power, I was more than happily surprised considering I was comparing it to the NiCd version in a different brand, but it also very closely rated to my Makita corded electric Reciprocating Saw. I liked it so much I ordered one and sent it to my brother.

The compact 1/2 impact is amazing. I just used mine this weekend to do a head gasket job on a Ford 6.0. It pulls the head bolts out(the ones you can get to) no problem

I’m a Dewalt guy myself, but I do love makita also. Very nice tools. Makita focuses a lot on details. I think Dewalt is ahead in the race right now, but u can’t go wrong with Dewalt makita or milwuakkee. I just wish Dewalt would come out with their cordless wood router like makita, man is that a nice and very essential tool to have.

I've got the Makita 18V vacuum, flashlight, circ-saw, recipro-saw, drill-hammer-driver and biscuit cutter and now I need that angle grinder!

The Makita XBU02 cordless leaf blower is quite AWESOME! On the highest speed it really puts a force against your wrist. I can clean my front yard up in just a few minutes because of the extreme power where a corded version took much longer. As with all Makita tools it is very well thought out and well built!

I love my Makita LXT and corded tools . I'm a carpenter and they get all day tough usage . The impact driver and rip saw are my favourites .

I've been using makita cordless tools for over 10 yrs now. In my opinion nothing even comes close when it comes to run time and charge time. I'm still running 10 yr old batteries. I've accumulated 4 chargers and 10 batteries from 2ah to 5ah , they all work and still hold a charge. My newest batteries are about 5yrs old, they're all getting up there in age, but still work great.

I bought this kit because of this review. Pleased as punch.

I been using makita for more than 10 years and been so happy zero problems, just when I used the small sawzall the screes fall down from the head other than that no issues it all,, great video thanks

I was tearing down my sisters deck just after I got my tools and didn't realize I had cut through about half a dozen nails with my reciprocating saw. It didn't buckle or even slow down really. That was when it became my #1 tool!

Hard to argue with this list! All great picks.

The XSH03 Circular saw is a beast. It is the best tool in my extensive collection. Being a contractor it gets used regularly and through some long rips it will switch on the extra power without complaint. One suggestion for any cordless saw, keep extra Diablo blades on hand. Keeping them "fresh" will give you better cuts and longer battery life. It has the best balance of any on the market right now.

I'm a Makita girl. My favorite tool is the circ saw that you have as your #1 Makita tool. It's simply awesome.

I have a few Makita tools now and like them a lot, the planer is my favorite and just picked up the stick vacuum a couple of months ago, wife took it over immediately so there goes the old Kirby ...

Excelente video amigo. LIKE 🔴

Great video , I like the cordless jigsaw also .

love the top 5 series. i own some tools from most popular brands, its good to find out what other tools are good in different line ups because lets face it, no brand has the best everything

just found your channel. i like what i see. i went through your other vids and hit thumbs on all of them.

One of the guys that i do side jobs with bought one of the larger set of Makita 18v sets. I had a chance to use the drill on Monday (4/01/19). Man it’s sweet. My dewalt 1/2 drill is 6yrs old and on it’s way out. I’m thinking it may have “broke” drilling into soft wood. Gotta make it look good so when I buy the set, the wife won’t get too mad. Lol.

You make buying decisions much easier. Thanks.

That impact gun is a monster. I haven’t run into a wheel lug that it couldn’t remove and I only run it at half power but it is pretty heavy.

Terrific video as usual. You're a natural at this. These top 5 are great. Dewalt 20v would be interesting.

I can't speak highly enough of the circular saw! I've had it for two year now and its awesome!!!

the 4th place impact is going to be my next purchase thks to your review

Hey man, I am one of the voices for the company's videos and just wanted to say thank you SO much for posting this! It's cool to see some of the features that I talk about in the videos (where sometimes, I don't get to see what the tool can do before hand).

You tube is a great way to learn more about any thing.

The grinder is brilliant!

Glad my all time favourite came in at No.1 - it's an absolute game changer.

Those are excellent picks.

I own 3 of these 5 and love them all!

digging the top 5 series 🖒

I love the way you speak it is sooo clean i want to learn your way

I recently bought the sub-compact drill and impact driver and I love those things. The impact obviously isn't quite as powerful as the DeWalt brushed models but I am just DIYer, not professional.

How would the 1/2" high torque impact perform with a 3Ah battery?

I was an electrical contractor when Makita first came out with their Li battery tools. I had bidded a job installing sump pumps in an apartment complex. Unfortunately the cellars were flooded and to use a standard heavy duty drill (120V) was out of the question. I had one of the old 9,5 NiCad units with 5 batteries. I was able to drill 5 holes on one battery using a 3/4 spade bit. I decided to retire that veteran that I had for 20 years and go Li Ion. I bought the entire set. and got a radio as a bonus for under $900. The set included 3 batteries. The next day I drilled 35 holes one one battery. The second battery powered the flashlite, the third backed up the drill. I was able to complete the job in 2 hours less than before. The savings paid off the investment in just 4 appt. jobs. Did I mention I was working in water? I dropped the drill in a 6 inch pool of muddy water at least 3 times or more on this job. It continued to work. I sent the drill back to Makita to repair and clean for fear the mud had entered the gearbox and was going to wear it out.. I was surprised to find out that it was still under warranty and repaired for free. It is now 12 years later and it continues to work. The batteries were used in an construction enviorment. I finally after replaced one battery after 12 years of hard work. The dust took out 2 chargers (It was the sheetrockers fault.) The tools are all still functioning well. I wish my body was a Makita brand.

The circular saw is awesome, super smooth cuts and long battery life. The only Makita tool that I managed to overheat is the chainsaw with two batteries while taking down and chopping up a 20 inch diameter cherry tree.

I love your workshop 😎🍻

Have you done the 2.5 band saw 18v I bought one when it first came out. I still have it but I have an issuer we’re the blade keeps popping out. Other than that I really like it.

I notice that milwaukee and dewalt focus more attention on marketing and makita seems more of a real professional tool brand

I realy like your video :) keep going man

will the XWT02 Brushless 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench strong enough to put on nuts for cars?

The cheaper of the blowers is a great tool i find use for on every job. Blowing off tools, driveways, roofs, drying up wet spots and more.

Makitas best cordless tool buy far is the oscillating multi tool, it works better than any corded or cordless tool out there and is the one tool I could not live without.

Subscribed !! Great videos ;)

My Makita 18 volt drill & driver LXT combo kit is so versatile, I am going to get my brother one!

Bought the large hammer drill with the side grip. Thing is strong af! complete wrist breaker without proper use! The saw is also really nice, as well as the impact driver. But my favorite and most treasured tool has to be the xwt80z its a beast. Rips couplings and bearings right from rotor shafts. its insane.

i just order the impact in 2nd place thanks to u. looks really balance a guy at work has a matco and when you have almost any socket it tips forward and can stand up.

I been tru dewalt for last 15 years but in last 12 months I'm changing to makita and very impressed apart from chop saw and table saw still dewalt 👍

The subcompact (black) line rocks! Love some Makita!

I'm a commercial metal framer and drywall hanger and I use the Makita impact for framing and the Makita drywall gun. out performs DeWalt and Milwaukee. also I have the rear handle 36v circular saw. Awesome!!!! you can't go wrong.

My favorite makita tool is probably my XDT12z, although there is a Made In Japan version with a few more settings and choices of colors of the tool that I’d probably like better if I ever bought one. This cordless impact driver is strong enough to take off wheel lug nuts torqued to 80-90 foot pounds. That’s not what this driver was intended to do, but it does great on small screws that have tenaciously rusted themselves in place. The current generation of Honda CR-V has a screw securing the splash shield under the engine, and one out of three goes directly into the subframe. That one Phillips 3 screw inspired me to buy the XDT12, and has saved my butt countless times since then.

And a real king of all shown tools is... Your mighty and beautiful vise :)

This time I think you are spot on. You choose some very nice tools, that I as a DYI mechanic would love. I have several battery platforms, Dewalt, Milwaukee and Ingersoll Rand. But If I had to stick to only one, I think Makita is the best. Greetings from Norway :-)

Love my 3/8 Ratchet.Makita XRW01SR1 18V LXT. It has the 1/4 adapter too. Very Fast. 800 RPM

awsome tools the light I got I use everyday it's an led one I got with the 3/8 impact and 1/4 driver kit the light is really great along with the drivers too

Really enjoying this series of vids. "Top 5 Cordless Tools for Mechanics" just an idea

I have the high torque 1/2, it’s SUPER powerful! Really have to be careful, it will snap a bolt like a twig. I bought the 1/2 smaller version too, not the subcompact, but the real one. It’s great too. But that high torque one is no joke.

I do work woodworking and the little blower is fantastic. At first I was meh now I carry it all over the shop. Three speeds. Powerful. Even with dust collection you are always sweeping away sawdust now I just pull the trigger. And my 1/4" driver.

The lxt recip is the best recip I have used and I really like the oscillating tool.

Cordless die grinder is one of my favourites

My top 5 LXT tools. Random orbital sander. 115mm brushless angle Multi tool Skill saw Impact driver. These seem to be the ones I’m using the most. I’ve not included the drill, as to fair it’s a gimmie that you’re using one. The ROS is brilliant finishing tool when sanding

I hardly ever use my corded angle grinder since I bought my Makita cordless grinder. Best tool in the bag for a concrete specialist.

My two favorites are the trim router and the random orbital sander. Makita was first to make these tools cordless, and we all know the odds of you using a tool that's just right for the job go way up if there isn't a cord attached to it.

THANKS FOR THIE TIP!!!

Do I get the 4 1/2 or 5inch makita angle grinder? Is the body of the tool the same?

Have you run the Metabo HPT 1/2 high torque impact wrench yet? To compare to that beast 1/2 Makita?

The subcompact sawzall would be a good one to review I've been very happy with how mine has performed. I also have the high torque half inch impact been very happy with that as well.

This guy should have over 1m viewers.

Nice review. Enjoyed your view on these tools. I just received my Makita 18V Drill. The things that were important to me was nice batteries, metal gears and brushless motor. I got the first two but could not justify the cost of the brushless model. The metal gears was more expensive than the others but not so much that I couldn't consider it. I noticed that most of the tools you chose were the brushless models and I think people should be aware of that and that is why the cost is higher.

I had Makita drill for 30 plus years worn out and I am very happy with this company for years and I purchased a newer one (drill) couple years ago which will be last longer.

my favorite is the grinder n circular saw, and I thought I should have both tools, to make my job easier.. i always interesting with your review coz, very detail. nice job Bro..👍👍👍

I'm about to order the drill and driver kit should I order the black one or the regular blue one is there really a difference between the teal model package and the compact black package I'm just do a DIY stuff around the house

have you had a chance to review th makita oil impulse impact driver, and the actual torque it puts out?

Great video. On another note what kind of vice is that you have!!!

Good picks Dan

Can you please do a video on the ir w7152 1/2 cordless impact wrench..I'm thinking about getting one but i want to see you do a test on it to see if it really has 1500 foot pounds of torque...thanks btw your channel rocks

I have a lot of tools and the Makita are the best i have. My Makita top 5 are: 1. BHP 481 bl combi drill 2. BHR 243 bl hammer drill 3. DTD 148 bl impact driver bit 4. DTW 281 bl impact wrench 1/2 5. BMR 101 job site radio ;) The next tool i must have is a cordless angle grinder, it will be very usefull to me!

Nice work.

I'd like to see you do a review on makita's new brushless reciprocating saw, very little people have done. be good to see how it compares to the fuel sawzall. plus can you advise on what reciprocating blade would be best for cutting hardened screws.

Nice what do say about the 3/8 impact

tnx for this video keep it up sir...

I remember this guy from "Third Rock From The Sun"!!!

have you tried the18v makita brushless sub compact impact driver? looks just like the drill driver you showed in this video... but an impact driver haha. I just ordered one and I have high hopes for it.

Makita forever!!!!

Nice choice. What you think about Makita Jig saw ?

My dad picked up a Makita 36volt chain saw and it is sweet! Maybe try that out for a video if you haven't already? We completely destroyed a giant dresser in minutes.

The multi tool is one I pull out much more then I expected