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Makita Corporation (株式会社マキタ, kabushiki gaisha Makita) (TYO: 6586) is a Japanese manufacturer of power tools. Founded on March 21, 1915, it is based in Anjō, Japan and operates factories in Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Romania, the United Kingdom, Germany, Dubai, Thailand and the United States. Annual sales were equivalent to $2.9 billion in 2012.

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  1. D

    Unbranded Makita Impact for 30 quid

    Ordered a rip off makita drill a while back and used it for the first time today, its solid and performs better than my apprentices ryobi so if anybody is on a tight budget figured this might help you out. Just be warned it took ages to get here as the company ships them from china, they're...
  2. J

    Dewalt or Makita??

    No doubt a popular question? Dewalt or Makita? Just finishing my NVQ and need to invest in some decent power tools...and importantly which manufacturer to kit up with. Which is your preference and why??? Thanks! :-)
  3. quality

    Makita .

    Has anyone got a 18v LXT Makita multi tool and is it any good?
  4. Lou

    The winner of the Makita Drill competition with Victorian Plumbing is...

    A huge thank you to everyone who entered the @VictorianPlumbing competition to win the 18v Makita Drill. We are very pleased to announce that the winner is… Dave Howe Congratulations Dave! Thanks again to everyone who entered and stayed tuned for more competitions in the very near...
  5. Lou

    Win A Makita Drill With Victorian Plumbing!

    To celebrate @VictorianPlumbing 's sponsorship of the UKPlumbersForums.co.uk and TilersForums.co.uk we are giving away a brand new 18v Makita drill to one lucky trades person. To enter simply click this link to register your entry. Winner announced Wednesday 4th October. Good luck!
  6. GQuigley67

    Diamond core drill

    In need of a new drill after my friend has completely ruined my dewalt, burnt out on motor side and wouldn't be worth repairing my guy who fixes them said! Looking at. Macrist DDM1 but it has some bad reviews, anyone have one??
  7. P

    Makita Screwgun not fit for purpose

    Makita DFR550Z 18V Li-ion Auto-feed Screwdriver - BODY ONLY (4000rpm) | Powertools2u I knew the reviews were bad for this screwgun but I put them down to user error as I never seem to have the same problems as most guys but upon using this today its clear they were right. Its truly horrible, it...
  8. H

    Is this Combi Drill any good? 18V Brushless Makita

    Hello, I'm just completing on a bungalow that needs everything doing to it, full replumb, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, underfloor heating, loft conversion, moving windows, knocking down walls. I will be doing everything except installing the new boiler and electrics. I have extensive DIY experience...
  9. P

    Makita 4.0 combi drill Screwfix £119.99

    http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/makita-dhp456smij-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-lxt-cordless-combi-drill/6948h I can't afford not to buy it.
  10. gmartine

    36v Makita SDS (2 x 18v)

    Not sure if this drill has been mentioned before but it's quite clever huh? Makita DHR263ZJ Twin 18v LXT SDS+ Hammer Drill (Body Only)
  11. Tommo25

    Milwaukee vs makita

    I like the look of the Milwaukee brushless fuel. How does it compare to the heavy duty makita version? Also which brand would you choose when looking down the range of tools for the future I.e. Circular saw. So that you can interchange batteries. Both milwaukee and makita are know to be market...
  12. Stanios

    Makita Battery Died

    Just had one of my makita 18v batteries die on me. Had it plugged into makita torch and it discharged untill light went out so maybe that has something to do with it. Put it on charge and it started flashing red and green. Any way to repair them or is it a goner?
  13. R

    Makita site radio

    Anyone got one? What's the difference between the 102 & 106? The price is one difference. Any others? Cheers all Rct
  14. R

    Makita batteries

    Does anyone use the Makita lxt range? Genuine batts are £50+ fit bl1830 Copy batts £20 Is it a case of buy cheap but twice? Any experiences? Thx Rct
  15. P

    Which core drill, Makita or Marcrist?

    Okay so my 4 year old Sparky core drill has had its day now and have under £300 to spend on a new one. Makita 8406 Marcrist ddm1 I want a reliable one where I can have it on full speed without worrying if I'm going to be dialing an ambulance with my left hand.
  16. Chalked

    New Makita DAB radio!

    Got thus email from ITS tools today. a radio that doubles up as an impact driver! Wish I had thought of that:biggrinjester:
  17. M

    Makita 18v sds

    Are they any good and do the batteries last long? I want a cordless sds and ideally would like a 36v but can't really afford one. All my 18v kit is a makita so I was wondering if it is worth buying.
  18. J

    Makita BHR200 sds cordless drill 1x3.3 ah battery and charger

    Makita BHR200 sds cordless drill 1x3.3 ah battery and charger surplus to requirements havent used it for a while. looking for around £90.00 inc postage.
  19. D

    makita radio

    hi all I've been looking at the makita radio, I've got the 10.8 one and its okay not great. so the question is the dab radio worth £50 more than the normal one i want one with good quality only listen to radio 1 and juice fm and also do it charge the battery
  20. D

    makita sds

    Anyone use one of these ? Only be using it for drilling blow offs etc Makita 240V 24 SDS+ Rotary Hammer HR2470T-1/2
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