Can You Refurbish Or Rebuild Makita Batteries?
Makita’s rechargeable batteries are built to last, but when they fail, many wonder if they can be safely rebuilt or refurbished at home.
Read MoreMakita’s rechargeable batteries are built to last, but when they fail, many wonder if they can be safely rebuilt or refurbished at home.
Read MoreFans of the Makita Ni-Cd battery will be devastated to learn it has been discontinued by the power tools maker, but what makes a Ni-Cd battery so desirable?
Read MoreTool brands offer battery systems that work with a wide selection of their tools. One brand tops them all when it comes to the size of its compatible selection.
Read MoreSome tools you’ll only find with Milwaukee, from garage gear to outdoor power, these five stand out where Makita doesn’t compete.
Read MoreMakita's battery-powered tools are great, but they raise questions about longevity and how best to keep batteries in good shape. Here's what you should know.
Read MoreMakita is a household name when it comes to power tools, and one of the ways the brand has built its reputation is its exclusive technologies.
Read MoreWhile adapters do exist, that doesn't mean mixing and matching the batteries between different power tool brands is going to save you money or time.
Read MoreMakita power tools are among the highest quality out there, but can they receive adequate power using Harbor Freight's economical batteries?
Read MoreIf you've got tools and batteries from both Milwaukee and Makita, you might be tempted to mix and match them. Unfortunately, it's not that simple.
Read MoreGot Makita batteries lying around and Harbor Freight tools in the workshop? They don’t naturally fit, but there’s a catch you should know about.
Read MoreYou might be thinking of using DeWalt batteries with Makita tools, but will that even work? It's not entirely impossible, but there are things to consider.
Read MoreThink Makita is only for professionals who can spend $300 on a single battery? Think again! Some of Makita's best tools can be found for less than $150.
Read MoreEverything is coming up smart these days, including portable food storage devices like the Makita Smart Cooler.
Read MoreThe health of your Makita batteries is vital in order for your tools to work properly. Here's what you need to know about leaving them charging overnight.
Read MoreIf you're in the middle of an job, it can be tempting to push through and drain a Makita tool's battery completely before recharging, but it can be harmful.
Read MoreMakita is one of the most recognizable brands in tools today thanks to a global presence, but where exactly are its many factories located?
Read MoreMakita tools are famous for their iconic teal blue color scheme. But now there are olive green Makita tools as well? What's the difference between the two?
Read MoreUsers love Makita's ultra-compact cordless model that is part of the FD09 range, praising its low weight, balanced feel, and long battery life.
Read MoreMakita is a leading Japanese manufacturer of power tools, and they're often worth the extra money. However, you can't buy them at Harbor Freight. Why?
Read MoreToday, Makita is a brand that sells its power tools across the world. But every company has to start somewhere, and Makita's early tools were groundbreaking.
Read MoreMaking coffee while camping requires any number of work-arounds, but Makita has a battery-powered coffee maker that is perfect for your camp site.
Read MoreMakita's Couple Shaft tools let you swap attachments instead of having to buy full tools. Here's how every attachment ranks from cheapest to most expensive.
Read MoreMakita is one of the most well-known tools brand for DIYers and professionals. If you are looking to add to your collection, here five accessories to consider.
Read MoreMakita has made some of extremely popular and beloved power tools over the years, but the company's discontinued just as many. Here are some we still miss.
Read MoreMakita makes a nearly endless number of tools and accessories, and quite a few of them will be very handy for an electrician. These ones, in particular.
Read MoreMakita has a strong reputation for quality tools and saws, but is Makita's 16‑5/16-inch Circular Saw the world's largest? It's not as simple as that.
Read MoreWondering what happened to Makita's original 36V power tools and batteries? Here's why they faded out and how newer dual 18V setups have taken their place.
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