All Gang DIY & Contractors, please continue your big boy's toys here on V2.
Link to V1: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2051914

I will start this V2 tread by the introduction of 2 new tools into my list.




This post has been edited by yushin: Jun 3 2017, 03:21 PM

Bosch's 18V circular saw too expensive.
Makita has many other interesting tools like grass cutter, fan, even a cordless trim router(future).

So I think using 2 system to have more flexibility of tools.

Bosch GKS 18VLi costs rm900+, Makita's circular saw costs rm600.
Bosch GST 18V costs rm1300+, Makita 18v jigsaw costs rm800.
Bosch's drill generally are cheaper than Makita tho...

Makita has more "toys" to play with, the price difference already enough justification to cover another battery set.

Also, seems like Makita & Bosch is same grade of tool quality?

This post has been edited by yushin: Jun 3 2017, 03:40 PM

I am not in this line of work, hard to find lobang lar...

Anyway sharing this cordless trim router video, Makita DRT50Z.
Looks like will be compatible with the RT700C bases.


This post has been edited by yushin: Jun 3 2017, 07:37 PM

If I live in corner lot and workshop is build beside the house I can consider this.
But the workshop is right inside the house so its not convenient.

Hope Bosch will release 18x2 tools then those 18v batt packs will be usable.

Probably from vouchers due to online vendor voucher war last year....

TBH this year I don't see any high value general use voucher from lazada anymore.
That Rm50/60 shopee bosch voucher is the one that consider as high value but with those markup now...

Actually is higher markup or the cost of new stock become higher?

No need to jump ship lar, both company has some their advantages in diff area.
Now with Dewalt coming in, its going to get even more interesting.
Dewalt can give Makita a good fight on woodworking tool category.

This post has been edited by yushin: Jun 4 2017, 06:35 AM

Double brick wall is about 25cm thick?
You need to buy those very long mansory drill bit to drill many small holes in a circle then slowly chisel it out.
I dug a 150mm hole on my house wall for ventilation that way.

PS: I use rotary hammer, not just drill.

This post has been edited by yushin: Jun 4 2017, 09:26 AM

10 to 12" thick, I don't think your current drill can handle it.

There is another brand that make many interesting 18v tools.
RYOBI, and I'm surprise its a japanese brand.
Their target market is home DIY thus the cheap price and battery format that never change for 20 years.
Many used ryobi tool available in taobao

Learn to compare price among different seller, if its too cheap for new item then probably its a fake. Also buy from long time shop with many feedbacks.
For used item the price can really varies a lot tho so depend on your luck lor.

Taobao can be an awesome place to source for items if you know Chinese.
For electronics the interface and user manual can be a big problem.

More wierd Makita thing here...
18v x 2 electric bicycle
https://www.makita.co.nz/products/model/BBY180


Makita 18V trolley CU180DZ


amazing...

GST + bad exchange rate deal a big blow to hardware costs.

With Malaysia's small market, we can't make up the moq required for many items.

Malaysia has this?

Ya, saw the sale on amazon uk.
But decided not to buy coz money goes to taobao 618 sale already

Btw, saw this worx screwdriver that change bit revolver style. Damn cool hehehe.


This post has been edited by yushin: Jun 18 2017, 10:39 PM

Saw this Worx hydroshot spray. Seems useful for light duty cleaning of window/car/car posh without dragging out the pressure washer.
Not too powerful till strip paint off.
Another thing that Malaysia market don't have.

You need to lock it in iron cage else sure will go missing.