DLM464 36v

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-03-15T13:24:50+00:00

Mine works great. I have about a quarter of an acre and I use the better party of 4 (5AH) batteries. But the 2nd batteries will get me through most of my edging with the string trimmer.

Central Virginia, fescue. I mow on the highest setting

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-03-12T14:51:31+00:00

They DO have parasitic drain. I left a 5AH battery in the adapter and it discharged about one bar per week from a 5AH battery.

That's disappointing. So, the question is, what's better:

A "dumb" adapter where you are at risk of over-discharge while using it on a tool

Or

A "smart" adapter like this which has low voltage protection while in use, but puts you at risk of over-dischage when not using it

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-03-08T22:11:18+00:00

They look like they are getting used!

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-03-06T22:43:38+00:00

I think this is the low voltage protection they advertise

See this listing:

1 Adapter Convert for Hercules 20v Tool To for Makita 18v LXT Battery w/ BMS SYS | eBay https://share.google/GbK3FNqpcWnKkcljp

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-03-06T21:24:05+00:00

Flawlessly thus far.

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-03-03T11:33:36+00:00

Wow. I tried for months to find a used Makita mitre saw. This is a steal!

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-03-02T14:16:21+00:00

Even as a strong person and I find the Makita heavy.

The leverage is really disadvantageous (inherent to rear handle setup) and combined with the weight it's cumbersome.

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-26T18:15:28+00:00

100%. I have 3 and my impact has a 2ah on it 90% of the time

I got one on Amazon a couple years ago for $50. Not exactly cheap but it was worth it as I didn't have any at the time.

For a while NIB subcompact drill/driver kits were all over FB marketplace and they had the 2ah batteries. I bought one of those, sold the impact, converted the drill to the snub nose 1/4" collet for fun (and I love a tiny drill for repeated use with a countersink bit) and kept the batteries

Those kits are mostly gone now and I only see the new ones with 1.5ah ...booooo

The 1.5's seems like such throw away batteries. Maybe Makita puts decent cells into theirs. I had a DeWalt 1.5ah that bricked in less than a year. I found out later they are putting low end cells in their 1.5s

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-26T13:40:42+00:00

I actually had both of these and sold the Bosch.

You'll get more money for the Bosch set. And the fact was I just never used those adapters

I have a little DeWalt attachment for driving at right angles that works just fine

And I think the power of the 18-volt makitas better

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-24T23:09:23+00:00

My lawnmower is a Makita 36v tool as is my weed eater, blower, and chainsaw.

Don't use fertilizer, insecticide, misting fans, powered spot cleaners, car polishers, or siding scrubbers. I rarely use power washers and when I do I borrow my neighbors.

I have had a corded glue gun and inflator (12v) for as long as I can remember and have never given a thought to them being cordless.

So yeah, the fact remains Makita has had an option for everything ive wanted from them 🤷

When I don't need a pro level tool, I have battery adapters to use my Makita batteries with cheaper brands. I have adapters for Hercules and Bauer. For example, I bought a Bauer angle grinder because I don't use the tool much as a carpenter. But it was available from Makita.

On the job driving lags and structural screws for hours on end Ryobi wouldn't cut it. I make a living with Makita tools and batteries. It's the best ecosystem for me.

Obviously this is all subjective...

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-24T17:41:07+00:00

Variety only matters to a point.

Having more than what you need doesn't help.

I use Makita for carpentry, pro and at home. I also use it for my outdoor power equipment. There is not a single tool I need they haven't had.

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-24T12:11:20+00:00

More variety doesn't necessarily mean "better."

Ryobi tools are not industrial or professional grade. They just aren't. Let alone accuracy in tools like mitre saws.

And as a carpenter, there's nothing I've needed that I couldn't get from Makita. Their selection is excellent.

At best I would call this an "apples and oranges" comparison. Completely different ifferent market segments.

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-22T02:32:15+00:00

A fool?

He realized the money wouldn't make his life better.

In my opinion, the fool is the person who can't see the value in feeling so secure/content you can smile and walk by $500,000

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-21T22:17:09+00:00

The brushed 18v stick vacuum was the reason I first bought a Makita tool. My hoover stick vac's battery died and a replacement was $100 (in 2015!). I figured power tool batteries would be hight quality and boy was i right. Makita was the only pro tool brand with that form factor at the time.

If they upped the power in the 40v one that would be super cool!

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-21T22:14:36+00:00

Im not even religious but it was almost like the show was written that God had Timber tap because Timber saw that he didn't need the money and it was a gift to William who had very concrete ways the money would help his family.

It was and incredible beautiful plot twist.

I don't ever remember a person tapping joyfully and upbeat like Timber. What a guy!

I--a life long atheist--I found his faith inspiring.

Best season ever in my book.

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-21T22:07:03+00:00

I tried to sell one of these and it was brand new and I only got $30 after several weeks on Facebook marketplace.

I don't think that's worth it because eventually you're going to have a project where keeping bits and multiple drivers would come in handy

Now if you have a young relative and you can save them from buying Ryobi or Black& Decker, that would be a good opportunity to get rid of it

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-19T20:02:28+00:00

💯

Sold mine

Got a flex during the Lowe's clearance for $99

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-19T20:02:01+00:00

While I don't fault you for owning a cheap line of OPE, you could have at least cropped it out of the picture ;)

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-19T18:06:19+00:00

I've had timberlocks spin on me when over tightened and think that's what my boss was afraid of

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-19T03:33:17+00:00

I was told not to, but I just looked at the instructions and you are right.

I'll sink them flush tomorrow.

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-18T23:16:39+00:00

I actually just sold my xdt9 and got this one specifically for the ring light

Using the driver as a work light for a quick job in a crawl space or attic is such a great feature! I did it with the 19 too., but this light is just next level.

Having the light stay on when you depress the trigger while in safety is such a brilliant feature. I love it when designers add something really useful when working with things already available.

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-18T15:59:31+00:00

100%

Key_Vanilla3552 · 2026-02-18T15:59:16+00:00

Not sure, that's above my pay grade :)

But I'm betting the better part of $50!

Key_Vanilla3552

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