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Impact drivers use a rotary impact action. Because the "impact" only puts the machine under maximum load for a split second it allows the battery to last longer. To explain - if you put a screw in with a combi or drill driver the tool us under load for however long it takes to put the screw...

But others do... Like I say it's just marketing blurb, the battery is capable of reaching 12v so what they're saying is true (even though I agree with your point about being under load. It's similar to the mpg figures car manufacturers quote - they are reachable, but only in perfect...

The voltage stays at 12v / 20v for around the first 20% which is enough to allow manufacturers to advertise the higher voltage. It's not right, but it is legal.

No they're not, they're releasing 10.8v 2.0ah batteries, with 10.8v 4.0ah to come later in the year. As big all says, all these batteries are the same, it's just that they have a higher voltage output when they're fully charged. A Milwaukee "12v" is exactly the same as a Makita or bosch...

Agree 100% - an SDS iWork's in the same way as a chisel - it smashes through the material being drilled and the dust is removes via the flute. "Normal masonry bits cut into the material and the dust is removed the same way. To turn it on its head if you could fit a normal bit into an SDS machine...

Basically SDS uses a pneumatic mechanism which gives a heavier, more "pronounced" impact than a normal percussion drill. A normal percussion drill uses a lighter but faster impact mechanism - this is generated by 2 serrated cams turning against each other. An easy way to see the difference...

Surely you checked the spec before you bought it? Don't understand how you can be annoyed at a manufacturer for not having something that you hoped would come with it? Assuming its the 8" version you've bought - I dont know of any manufacturer that has built in sliding arms on that size of...

1/4" router will be underpowered & you risk burning it out. On Jigsaw blades either the T101BR downcut type which will give you a less than perfect finish on the bottom of the worktop, or if you want to have a good finish on both sides then go for the T308B.

Agree with you on buying better quality, and not compromising on safety - but couldn't disagree more about Marcrist. They were a good company, but the majority of their blades are made in China - even their top of the range MI850 is a Chinese blade (& not all that good despite its £100+ price tag)

Hi Phil, Regarding the blade choice, 99% of kitchen fitters use the T101BR - this is a downcut blade which means you can cut from the top without any splintering (the splintering comes out on the bottom). An alternative would be the T308B which gives a clean finish on both sides - this is...

I don't use them but I've sold them in the past (note, in the past!) The only question I would ask is "if there wasn't a problem with the Makita 18v Lithium batteries, then why would they change them (new star type)"? The problem with their 18v batteries are well known to anyone who has...

They did produce it in 110v up until a couple of years ago when they withdrew it due to low sales. The model you're talking about is the old Elektra Beckum KGS300 which is still probably one of the best mitre saws ever made. The only draw back was that they could only make a single bevel version...

Freud Ultimate blades (previously known as Freud Ultimax) will do this, and are available in 250mm. Easiest way to tell them apart is that they're gold in colour.

Fair enough, the point I made about the pendulum locking was more that it locks itself in position when the unit is turned off, so when it's being transported in the back of a van for instance, it's not rattling round. The thing with lasers is that they're not as robust as a power tool and this...

I work for a dealer and we sell a bit of everything tool wise, hence why that's pretty much all I talk about! Bosch is our main line as we do the tools + all the accessories so I probably do favour it over most other stuff (apart from their routers :lol: ) Don't have a clue about their...