I used to work in construction business doing wooden formwork. I can tell you that Makita is quite durable there was many times I've used the battery as an extra 'hammer'. 😂
Lmao. I'm a form carpenter. Actually made to PM for concrete on large silicon valley projects. Turned detailer. Just added to my Makita line. It's expensive. But I know makitas high end tools are the best. DeWalt has the flex volt and more power. But use their skilsaw. You'll notice the dust is in your face. Makita you can see the line. The Japanese think of the details not just the numbers.
Good review. I owned this makita for 2 years. Made a lot of money this machine. Excellent for cutting. Loved it but it never gave the jeweled clarity of my rupes in the final finish. Once I did a car with my new rupes 21 I was sold . It's as close to a forced action as you can get. If you get it just know you'll have to follow up in another step with a long throw for that ultra clear finish
Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uRmP2 truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀
Makita batteries sound hollow because they have air vents through the inside. The charger blows air through them to allow faster charging and less degradation of capacity. They stay cooler when in use through convection and heat conduction. The material is also some kind of acrylic (edit: the material is polycarbonate) it's tougher and more expensive than dewalt and milwaukee battery cases, which I've had split way open just from regular use (not abuse) on an impact gun, like yours but worse.
I'm a finish carpenter. Makita batteries are super high quality. I've dropped drills off of scaffolds with no issues. Also, the internals of the Makita are super high quality and we'll built. There's a video or 2 of a guy taking apart a Makita battery and explaining why they are good quality.
I am running the Makita battery platform from my General Contracting/Remodeling business. Love there 18v platform. I also have a Mobile Detailing business that I run solo. To me it just made sense to buy this polisher. Cutting the cord for mobile makes a lot Of sense to me. At first I was disappointed with the performance. After doing a couple of paint corrections and Ceramic Graphine coatings, I love this machine. The forced rotation is like having the benefit of a rotary for heavy cutting. I use a microfiber pad. Then go to orbital mode. Than a blue pad in the same order. Than a white pad only in orbital mode, than to finish mode. The only mistake I saw in this review is the power saver mode. I believe makita calls it a finishing mode. Now that I have some experience with this machine, I would not use anything else. I now only carry two polishers for mobile. This Makita and Adam’s micro 2.0 polisher. Saves some room and covers everything I need to do.
Thanks for your words. I'm in the same boat and just invested in this bad boy. As I'm already on the platform it just made sense. Great to hear you trust it enough to keep as one your main polishers !
Makita batteries are definitely durable. Plus they have built in voltage protection, I think the only red/blue/yellow brand that does, but not 100% sure
Hey josh can you make a series on polishing pads? Which ones do you like? budget friendly pads? Maybe a video explaining the different type pads and when to use each?
Great review. I pre-ordered the new Milwaukee M18 FUEL 15mm Random Orbital Polisher Kit since I am already in the their battery ecosystem. I'm having a hard time waiting, because it doesn't ship until May 19.
Thanks, I've been waiting for that. RUPES won't say anything about a battery operated model, and I was about ready to buy a FLEX. Makita batteries are cheap. They have always been that way. I still have my Makita battery-operated drill. It is 25 years old now. I had to buy new batteries, but it still works. ..El Cheapo batteries. I have (4) Milwaukee batteries.
makita batteries are beefy and take abuse, ive dropped makita tools off a ladder almost every other day for two years, when i did awning installation never broke, always charged batteries in direct sunlight and they got stupid hot, never showed signs of wear
Makita actually came out with a forced dual action back in the early 90s it was a beast heavy as he'll and I don't think it ever took off. I used one many times polishing Prevost busses
A tips on forced rotation. Don't use microfiber pads on it. Foam and shorthaird wool pads is the way to go. It's the same with the Flex forced rotation polishers. The walking and less correction from microfiber pads as usually on rotary polishers. Also since you can ad pressure you will destroy microfiber pads faster. Just some things to think about. Great video
You can use MF and wool Thr difference between flex and makita/Rupes is makita/Rupes are picky with pads and need a MF or Wool pad with ab inner foam layer like the BF uro fiber and LC low lint lambs wool pad
Makita battery housings are polycarbonate. Strongest plastic out there . Also, Makita batteries are well known to have the best circuitry. If they feel cheap... they're not
Makita>Dewalt undoubtably. Ive got over $8k of makita cordless alone, and they handily beat my significantly more expensive Snap On and Matco cordless tools and by far beat any other big box store tools on battery quality alone. Ive got +10 year old Makita Cordless LXT tools still on their original batteries that STILL work well.
You bring up that fact that the Dewalt will spin freely when off. What happens in most cases even with sanders is you make it work and it will stop spinning. Still vibrating, but not sinning. The Makita will always keep spinning and obsoleting. Big difference.
I have the makita one 18v it’s very nice I have severe carpal tunnel and have no issues using it. The material doesn’t shoot all over the place buffed nice it is rather small but good.
Not much info on this polisher out there, thank you so much for doing this video, I have the makita ecosystem but I'm still torn between this, milwaukee 15mm or flex. The very small throw in the makita doesn't appeal to me at all, that might mean slower paint correction process
That's why they have the forced rotation to speed up the job. That machine is a beast this guy call himself pro detailer but still afraid of rotation so he has never use the old rotary polishers.
The knocking sound is for the airflow around the cells of the batteries (which contain many “cells” ) so the air keeps the reconditioning efficient cooling. (And there are vent fans in the charger itself. As a smart battery , its one of the best (18v or 40v).
YOU DID IT……BEEN SAYING ALL ALONG THE MAKITA IS A BEAST AND HARDLY ANY CONTENT ON IT. Esp. Since it comes with 6” backing plate and the switch for Rotary and DA eith Forced rotation. We’re you able to get the 6” backing plate on? I’m having trouble getting my 5” off. PLUS THE MAKITA BATTEIES CHARGE SUPER FAST AND YOU CAN USE THEM WITH SPTA POLISHERS. NICE WORK. Also, are you aware of the Makita Battery music trick? Slide battery on charger then remove quickly for different songs to indicate charge is complete.
I'm a Milwaukee 99% the 1% it's because the 2 Makitas polishers the cordless and corded. Many "pro" detailers avoid the useful option of forced rotation that means many doesn't know how to use the old rotary polishers .
Iv got a dozen or so makita bats, various ages up to maybe 10 yrs. and many that look beat up pos. All work. I have 5 dewalt 20v. 3 bats came from a pawn shop. Tool and bats look pristine like they lived in a home owners garage, never saw a job site , but they are varying degrees of useless pos. I don’t recall ever coming across a bad makita battery, even among a few beaters picked up in pawn shops.
Hey I know it's been two years but do yo still have the Makita? Have you changed your mind whether or not you would buy/use it? If you don't use the Makita can I have it? lol
"The batteries feel cheap - These Dewalt batteries feel high quality check out this crack" WTF lol It was like you were trying to diss the Makita the whole time but it was all user error. In 15 years of using Makita daily I've had (2) 3 amp batteries go bad out of 20 and only 1drill break on me.
Just a comment on the battery yes they seem cheap the feel and touch of the makita seems that way, but inside is where it counts I’ve had 3 new batteries from dewalt fail due to a small solder joint inside so you have to be a bit careful running them hard and makita I’ve had 1 fail in 10 years!
Makita battery’s are all but indestructible for their intended use. They are the essentially the Toyota of tools in every way, including being a little behind on tech.
How do you get on with the NON forced rotation mode? I have this machine and I find that in "slip" mode it slips just too easily. The slightest pressure and it stops rotating altogether leaving only the orbiting part of the dual action. It means it can only really be used as a forced rotation machine. Is yours the same or do I perhaps have a dodgy one?
@@Springer5 Agreed, the DA mode on the machine can stall easily on curves. Just don't press down with any pressure and make sure to pump up the speed on curves when needed. I like the machine doing both jobs so I don't have to own two machines. I usually cut and finish in forced rotation mode then do a fine polish or apply a wax or AIO in DA mode.
I have all Makita cordless tools. The battery's are great and I have dropped all my tools for 20+ years and never cracked one. To me dewalt is a cheaper product. Also I have most of my makita battery's pushing 15 years in life span. I have lots that I cycle through. Also not many people never talk about this. There is a fan that blows air throw the inside of the battery while it is charging. The only brand that does that. HELLO....
For makita batteries, I will tell you yes they feel cheap, but I have yet to break one.. I own an operate a full service repair shop and I can tell you every time I dropped my tools, the batteries don’t give 2 shits about being dropped, and most of their tools eject the battery to protect it from big drops
That Makita sounds so good. Quality... I've had my rotary Makita for 20 years. 2 sets of brushes and 3 power cords. Still , it runs like a champ, though I only use it for serious corrections these days
Wondering if I can use a dual action polisher for cleaning my leather sofa and leather car seats. It's that recommended? Thinking it would make my life easier if I could swap out the microfibre pads for cleaning and conditioning the leather sofa.
Interesting presentation but you are missing the point. The Makita was designed as a direct competitor to the RUPES BigFoot LK 900E...check it out they did the copy down to the last detail including the funky pad edge.
They advertise it as a brushless unit. I think the screws youre referring to (which do look lik ethey could be to access brushes) are actually for adding a handle if you wanted
I stumbled across your videos and ended up watching a ton of them. Very informative and helpful. I didn't see any reviews on the pressure washing tips that alternate between different angle sprays on one single tip. Not sure if you've ever done one but that would be nice to see. If they actually work well they could be pretty useful. Thanks for the vids.
Thanks for the review! I'm in the Milwaukee battery platform so just picked up the new random orbital 15mm throw to augment the Rupes machines I have. Before the Milwaukee announced their random orbital I was considering the Makita as I have plenty of batteries for my OPEs. I'm glad I went with Milwaukee.
That's a pricey bugger. All my cordless tools are Makita, so I'm heavily invested in that ecosystem, but I think I'll skip this one, even the bare tool is pricey. Makita makes some the of the best, most durable, quality cordless tools IMO. I guess I'll just stick with my griots g8 for now.
From having both brands my Makita continues to work after some DEWALT broke down. But for raw power DEWALT works well, just hate having to buy it over and over again. Milwaukee and Makita now on.
That battery piece is a tensioner. It keeps it moving with the vibration. The handle is also free. It keeps yournhands ergonomic, expands the longevity of the tool and keeps the battery compartment from wearing out over time. They use this feature kn their hammer drills and rotary hammers as well. Their rotary hammers are much more intense than this tool. So I'm confident itll be fine. Im glad it has good reviews and i had to see it to know if jt was their higher line or just a makita badged home gamer product.
I need a battery powered polisher, I have a corded forced rotation powerbuilt polisher. I want a cordless I have mostly Milwaukee stuff but I’m also in dewalt 20v for some impacts. What polisher do you recommend? I’m leaning towards the dewalt.
I prefer the forced rotation although there are times i do reach for both rotary and DA. If I want a crazy polish i go rotary with a super soft foam pad and if im doing a single scratch ill go 21mm DA for the cutting ability. If i am doing a normal compound and polish its a Flex 3401 with a Rupes orange foam or microfiber and then i change finishing pads depending on the hardness of the paint. The forced action is incredible on glass as well. You can put tons of pressure on it and save tons of time.
Just like the corded model, the free spin mode(5.5mm) is only useful for machine sanding or LSP install.. Its best left in FORCED mode for paint enhancement and paint corrections. As flr batteries, get a dewalt battery adapter for the Makita.. I run every brand with M18.. and sometimes bosch core Flex forced isnt good compared to makita
Thanks to all the Makita supporters it has been great great tools for about 40 years, love their quality and the batteries last forever, I would never trade them for a Dewalt even Dewalt has pick up the quality
Hey Josh, unfortunately I live in Denmark but I would have pulled the trigger on the M15 Pro on your site, Maxshine does have a europe page but prices are a bit different then. I'm contemplating buying a cheaper corded polisher one with a 5" plate and if possible buy a 3" plate that fits just to do most of the jobs with it. Thx for the great content love your videos.
Great review, Im looking for a machine like this, I'm a Metabo guy and got several batteries, very very happy with all their tools and would choose a polisher from them
I have a question, what if some one leaves the polish on the pad for like a year after , and they use a polishing pad cleaner and let the pad dry , is it ok to use that pad again, or throw it away?
I'm a fan of your channel I think you do great work and your opinions are or unbiased And honest which is greatly appreciated. But I did happen to notice that that you haven't done a review on the Milwaukee M18 version that competes with both makita and dewalt was wondering if you were planning on doing that in the future?
If you had to rank the AmazonBasics, Harbor Freight and Armor All foam cannons, how would you list them? The only objective being the production of high levels of thick foam.
Nice review ! FYI you can get adapters to use batteries between different tools! I have the Dewalt DA polisher but I am invested in mostly Milwaukee batteries. I picked up and adapter plate to run Milwaukee batteries and it works great. I can’t wait to see your review on the two new Milwaukee da polishers that are coming out soon.
Me being left handed the lock on the Dewalt is right where my thumb falls on the handle. I know it’s not designed for lefties but it’s a happy accident by their design team lol
I would personally. I think they were the first to come out with forced rotation. But makita has been around forever and a lot of people remember using a makita rotary
As a plumber of 25 years and a hobby detailer I have 10 Makita 5ah batteries. I've never damaged one or had one fail other than one I dropped in a vault full of water. I have around 6 DeWalt batteries and those have been very durable and reliable as well. I also have 10-15 Milwaukee 18v batteries, 4 Bosch 12v batteries, and the largest batteries I have are 40v Milwaukee. The Makita batteries have been as durable as any
One interesting thing thing, more with tools like the saws and drills, is that the maximum current output of the batteries is different. The 4Ah batteries actually have the highest peak current capacity, so for max power, those are actually the best option. The 5 is second, the 3 is third, and the 6Ah batteries have the lowest peak output. Runtime with something like this polisher is likely more important, though. You can of course run longer with the bigger amp-hour batteries. But if you need the maximum possible power from the tool (cutting through some dense wood, drilling a large hole, doing anything with their cordless heat gun, etc), the 4Ah battery is weirdly the best choice.
And yes, I've used a Makita battery on the a drill as a hammer a few times. Never broken one. It's funny; I've always thought the Dewalt stuff felt cheaper. 😂
I used to work in construction business doing wooden formwork. I can tell you that Makita is quite durable there was many times I've used the battery as an extra 'hammer'. 😂
Lmao. I'm a form carpenter. Actually made to PM for concrete on large silicon valley projects. Turned detailer. Just added to my Makita line. It's expensive. But I know makitas high end tools are the best.
DeWalt has the flex volt and more power. But use their skilsaw. You'll notice the dust is in your face. Makita you can see the line. The Japanese think of the details not just the numbers.
I agree makita is Japanese correct ? Just like Toyotas. SIMPLE AND NOTHING CRAZY. IT WORKS
Good review. I owned this makita for 2 years. Made a lot of money this machine. Excellent for cutting. Loved it but it never gave the jeweled clarity of my rupes in the final finish. Once I did a car with my new rupes 21 I was sold . It's as close to a forced action as you can get. If you get it just know you'll have to follow up in another step with a long throw for that ultra clear finish
knocking mon the battery plastic. WTF
Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uRmP2 truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀
Makita batteries sound hollow because they have air vents through the inside. The charger blows air through them to allow faster charging and less degradation of capacity. They stay cooler when in use through convection and heat conduction. The material is also some kind of acrylic (edit: the material is polycarbonate) it's tougher and more expensive than dewalt and milwaukee battery cases, which I've had split way open just from regular use (not abuse) on an impact gun, like yours but worse.
I'm a finish carpenter. Makita batteries are super high quality. I've dropped drills off of scaffolds with no issues.
Also, the internals of the Makita are super high quality and we'll built. There's a video or 2 of a guy taking apart a Makita battery and explaining why they are good quality.
Same here, Makita tools stay together, not like some other brands...
He said Makita batteries feel cheap and DeWalt batteries feel strong and then shows a crack in the DeWalt battery housing.
Same here I have both and the batterys of Dewalt cracks after couple of years. Makita batteries not a single one showes cracks!!🤔🙌
I am running the Makita battery platform from my General Contracting/Remodeling business. Love there 18v platform. I also have a Mobile Detailing business that I run solo. To me it just made sense to buy this polisher. Cutting the cord for mobile makes a lot Of sense to me. At first I was disappointed with the performance. After doing a couple of paint corrections and Ceramic Graphine coatings, I love this machine. The forced rotation is like having the benefit of a rotary for heavy cutting. I use a microfiber pad. Then go to orbital mode. Than a blue pad in the same order. Than a white pad only in orbital mode, than to finish mode. The only mistake I saw in this review is the power saver mode. I believe makita calls it a finishing mode. Now that I have some experience with this machine, I would not use anything else. I now only carry two polishers for mobile. This Makita and Adam’s micro 2.0 polisher. Saves some room and covers everything I need to do.
Thanks for your words. I'm in the same boat and just invested in this bad boy. As I'm already on the platform it just made sense.
Great to hear you trust it enough to keep as one your main polishers !
One thing about the Makita is the batteries charge incredibly quickly.
Makita batteries are definitely durable. Plus they have built in voltage protection, I think the only red/blue/yellow brand that does, but not 100% sure
They have a STAR stamped on them. Those are the ones as well as the tools.
I have makita batteries from 2005 and still work. The housing is polycarbonate, good stuff.
Hey josh can you make a series on polishing pads? Which ones do you like? budget friendly pads? Maybe a video explaining the different type pads and when to use each?
Never had any problems with my Makita batteries 12+ years. They might seem cheep, but if they ain't broke, no point in fixing 'em.
Best batteries on the market, period.
They just started their 40v line. I think I'm good with their 18.. tbh they made everything good enough.
I’ve had makita lithium batteries for over 10 years still going strong.
Great review. I pre-ordered the new Milwaukee M18 FUEL 15mm Random Orbital Polisher Kit since I am already in the their battery ecosystem. I'm having a hard time waiting, because it doesn't ship until May 19.
I’ve dropped many of my Makita batteries from all sorts of heights. No damage in 10 years.
Milwaukee will be dropping theirs soon. Can't wait to see how it performs.
Thanks, I've been waiting for that. RUPES won't say anything about a battery operated model, and I was about ready to buy a FLEX. Makita batteries are cheap. They have always been that way. I still have my Makita battery-operated drill. It is 25 years old now. I had to buy new batteries, but it still works. ..El Cheapo batteries. I have (4) Milwaukee batteries.
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Milwaukee’s isn’t force rotation unfortunately
makita batteries are beefy and take abuse, ive dropped makita tools off a ladder almost every other day for two years, when i did awning installation never broke, always charged batteries in direct sunlight and they got stupid hot, never showed signs of wear
Own this DA polisher - Love it.
Makita actually came out with a forced dual action back in the early 90s it was a beast heavy as he'll and I don't think it ever took off. I used one many times polishing Prevost busses
Great review. This could be a great option for anyone who likes to use both dual action and forced rotation vs. having to buy two different polishers.
Agreed
@@imjoshv Don't you mean random orbit? A DA polisher can be forced or non-forced. A forced rotation would not be random.
A tips on forced rotation. Don't use microfiber pads on it. Foam and shorthaird wool pads is the way to go. It's the same with the Flex forced rotation polishers. The walking and less correction from microfiber pads as usually on rotary polishers. Also since you can ad pressure you will destroy microfiber pads faster. Just some things to think about.
Great video
You can use MF and wool
Thr difference between flex and makita/Rupes is makita/Rupes are picky with pads and need a MF or Wool pad with ab
inner foam layer like the BF uro fiber and LC low lint lambs wool pad
Do you have a video on polishing pads and compounds? I’m really not sure what to get and I’d like your input if you have a video on this please!
Makita battery housings are polycarbonate. Strongest plastic out there . Also, Makita batteries are well known to have the best circuitry. If they feel cheap... they're not
Makita>Dewalt undoubtably. Ive got over $8k of makita cordless alone, and they handily beat my significantly more expensive Snap On and Matco cordless tools and by far beat any other big box store tools on battery quality alone. Ive got +10 year old Makita Cordless LXT tools still on their original batteries that STILL work well.
You bring up that fact that the Dewalt will spin freely when off. What happens in most cases even with sanders is you make it work and it will stop spinning. Still vibrating, but not sinning. The Makita will always keep spinning and obsoleting. Big difference.
I have the makita one 18v it’s very nice I have severe carpal tunnel and have no issues using it. The material doesn’t shoot all over the place buffed nice it is rather small but good.
Not much info on this polisher out there, thank you so much for doing this video, I have the makita ecosystem but I'm still torn between this, milwaukee 15mm or flex. The very small throw in the makita doesn't appeal to me at all, that might mean slower paint correction process
That's why they have the forced rotation to speed up the job. That machine is a beast this guy call himself pro detailer but still afraid of rotation so he has never use the old rotary polishers.
FYI Makita batteries are the real deal. Dont be fooled by the "knocking sound. I have owned them for years and have never had one break or crack
The knocking sound is for the airflow around the cells of the batteries (which contain many “cells” ) so the air keeps the reconditioning efficient cooling. (And there are vent fans in the charger itself. As a smart battery , its one of the best (18v or 40v).
YOU DID IT……BEEN SAYING ALL ALONG THE MAKITA IS A BEAST AND HARDLY ANY CONTENT ON IT. Esp. Since it comes with 6” backing plate and the switch for Rotary and DA eith Forced rotation. We’re you able to get the 6” backing plate on? I’m having trouble getting my 5” off. PLUS THE MAKITA BATTEIES CHARGE SUPER FAST AND YOU CAN USE THEM WITH SPTA POLISHERS. NICE WORK.
Also, are you aware of the Makita Battery music trick? Slide battery on charger then remove quickly for different songs to indicate charge is complete.
Where can you get the 5" backing plate for these? I only own 5" pads and am definitely considering this tool
@@BlackFlag94both pads come in the box. You can order replacements from Makita.
I'm a Milwaukee 99% the 1% it's because the 2 Makitas polishers the cordless and corded. Many "pro" detailers avoid the useful option of forced rotation that means many doesn't know how to use the old rotary polishers .
Iv got a dozen or so makita bats, various ages up to maybe 10 yrs. and many that look beat up pos. All work. I have 5 dewalt 20v. 3 bats came from a pawn shop. Tool and bats look pristine like they lived in a home owners garage, never saw a job site , but they are varying degrees of useless pos. I don’t recall ever coming across a bad makita battery, even among a few beaters picked up in pawn shops.
Once you've dropped a Makita battery a few thousand times, and used them as a hammer, you'll know who to go for.
Hey I know it's been two years but do yo still have the Makita? Have you changed your mind whether or not you would buy/use it? If you don't use the Makita can I have it? lol
"The batteries feel cheap - These Dewalt batteries feel high quality check out this crack" WTF lol It was like you were trying to diss the Makita the whole time but it was all user error. In 15 years of using Makita daily I've had (2) 3 amp batteries go bad out of 20 and only 1drill break on me.
Just a comment on the battery yes they seem cheap the feel and touch of the makita seems that way, but inside is where it counts I’ve had 3 new batteries from dewalt fail due to a small solder joint inside so you have to be a bit careful running them hard and makita I’ve had 1 fail in 10 years!
Makita battery’s are all but indestructible for their intended use. They are the essentially the Toyota of tools in every way, including being a little behind on tech.
I own the corded version of this and I love it
How do you get on with the NON forced rotation mode?
I have this machine and I find that in "slip" mode it slips just too easily. The slightest pressure and it stops rotating altogether leaving only the orbiting part of the dual action.
It means it can only really be used as a forced rotation machine.
Is yours the same or do I perhaps have a dodgy one?
@@Springer5 Agreed, the DA mode on the machine can stall easily on curves. Just don't press down with any pressure and make sure to pump up the speed on curves when needed. I like the machine doing both jobs so I don't have to own two machines. I usually cut and finish in forced rotation mode then do a fine polish or apply a wax or AIO in DA mode.
I’ve dropped from 15 foot on scissor lift and battery survived lol.
I have all Makita cordless tools. The battery's are great and I have dropped all my tools for 20+ years and never cracked one. To me dewalt is a cheaper product. Also I have most of my makita battery's pushing 15 years in life span. I have lots that I cycle through. Also not many people never talk about this. There is a fan that blows air throw the inside of the battery while it is charging. The only brand that does that. HELLO....
15 years is impressive! Thanks for the input
makita batteries are great. Never had one crack. They last forever and I drop them often.
I’ve been looking at this! Appreciate the info homie.
For makita batteries, I will tell you yes they feel cheap, but I have yet to break one.. I own an operate a full service repair shop and I can tell you every time I dropped my tools, the batteries don’t give 2 shits about being dropped, and most of their tools eject the battery to protect it from big drops
I’ve dropped my Makita tools many times and never broke a tool or battery.
That Makita sounds so good. Quality... I've had my rotary Makita for 20 years. 2 sets of brushes and 3 power cords. Still , it runs like a champ, though I only use it for serious corrections these days
Battery powered heavier? Looks like Makita bigger/heavier? As a regular guy, I'll pay cheaper for an electric & hang the cord on my shoulder.😉
Yeah I agree in most cases a corded polisher is all you need. And then you don’t have to worry about battery life
$500 plus that's a joke no buffer is worth that
Yes I use a makita drill at work
Wondering if I can use a dual action polisher for cleaning my leather sofa and leather car seats. It's that recommended? Thinking it would make my life easier if I could swap out the microfibre pads for cleaning and conditioning the leather sofa.
That would probably damage leather seats. It's best to clean those surfaces by hand.
Interesting presentation but you are missing the point. The Makita was designed as a direct competitor to the RUPES BigFoot LK 900E...check it out they did the copy down to the last detail including the funky pad edge.
Are you sure that's a brushless motor? Cause I see what look like brushes screws at the front.
They advertise it as a brushless unit. I think the screws youre referring to (which do look lik ethey could be to access brushes) are actually for adding a handle if you wanted
I got the electric its not bad at all , thanks for tutorial , im got to order
I'm waiting for Milwaukee M18
What is the price on that polisher
I stumbled across your videos and ended up watching a ton of them. Very informative and helpful. I didn't see any reviews on the pressure washing tips that alternate between different angle sprays on one single tip. Not sure if you've ever done one but that would be nice to see. If they actually work well they could be pretty useful. Thanks for the vids.
The one that feels more solid… is broken. Go figure
Haha true but i use that one every day in my business and the other was brand new.
Thanks for the review! I'm in the Milwaukee battery platform so just picked up the new random orbital 15mm throw to augment the Rupes machines I have. Before the Milwaukee announced their random orbital I was considering the Makita as I have plenty of batteries for my OPEs. I'm glad I went with Milwaukee.
I love the Milwaukee. Such a great tool.
That's a pricey bugger. All my cordless tools are Makita, so I'm heavily invested in that ecosystem, but I think I'll skip this one, even the bare tool is pricey. Makita makes some the of the best, most durable, quality cordless tools IMO. I guess I'll just stick with my griots g8 for now.
I'll stay with my dewalt.
From having both brands my Makita continues to work after some DEWALT broke down. But for raw power DEWALT works well, just hate having to buy it over and over again. Milwaukee and Makita now on.
That battery piece is a tensioner. It keeps it moving with the vibration. The handle is also free. It keeps yournhands ergonomic, expands the longevity of the tool and keeps the battery compartment from wearing out over time. They use this feature kn their hammer drills and rotary hammers as well. Their rotary hammers are much more intense than this tool. So I'm confident itll be fine.
Im glad it has good reviews and i had to see it to know if jt was their higher line or just a makita badged home gamer product.
I work on construction sites,how is this man cracking batteries.dropped mine of scaffold and no cracking lol
Gotta get that milwaukee!!!
I need a battery powered polisher, I have a corded forced rotation powerbuilt polisher. I want a cordless I have mostly Milwaukee stuff but I’m also in dewalt 20v for some impacts. What polisher do you recommend? I’m leaning towards the dewalt.
Hey men,
For start work in home, making cars for friends the Makita is a great option? With two batteries is possible to do more then one medium car?
I prefer the forced rotation although there are times i do reach for both rotary and DA. If I want a crazy polish i go rotary with a super soft foam pad and if im doing a single scratch ill go 21mm DA for the cutting ability. If i am doing a normal compound and polish its a Flex 3401 with a Rupes orange foam or microfiber and then i change finishing pads depending on the hardness of the paint. The forced action is incredible on glass as well. You can put tons of pressure on it and save tons of time.
Just like the corded model, the free spin mode(5.5mm) is only useful for machine sanding or LSP install..
Its best left in FORCED mode for paint enhancement and paint corrections.
As flr batteries, get a dewalt battery adapter for the Makita..
I run every brand with M18.. and sometimes bosch core
Flex forced isnt good compared to makita
Have Dewalt and Makita and Makita batteries out last Dewalt by long long time
Interesting! Makita makes great tools!!
Thanks to all the Makita supporters it has been great great tools for about 40 years, love their quality and the batteries last forever, I would never trade them for a Dewalt even Dewalt has pick up the quality
If you don't like the forced rotation from that one then stay away from the old school rotary buffers.
I guess makita isn‘t brushless. So it might not be a mounting point for a handle, it should be the cole that is easy to change :)
Hey Josh, unfortunately I live in Denmark but I would have pulled the trigger on the M15 Pro on your site, Maxshine does have a europe page but prices are a bit different then. I'm contemplating buying a cheaper corded polisher one with a 5" plate and if possible buy a 3" plate that fits just to do most of the jobs with it. Thx for the great content love your videos.
Im a makita guy, however I don't know if sanders and stuff are their strong point.
Great review, Im looking for a machine like this, I'm a Metabo guy and got several batteries, very very happy with all their tools and would choose a polisher from them
Does anyone know if this could be used for sanding a grave stone with the correct sanding discs?
The battery housing is glass fiber enforced very strong!!!
I have a question, what if some one leaves the polish on the pad for like a year after , and they use a polishing pad cleaner and let the pad dry , is it ok to use that pad again, or throw it away?
How is this thing compared to the Milwaukee cordless ?
I'm a fan of your channel I think you do great work and your opinions are or unbiased And honest which is greatly appreciated. But I did happen to notice that that you haven't done a review on the Milwaukee M18 version that competes with both makita and dewalt was wondering if you were planning on doing that in the future?
Wanna pass that polisher over here.. I'll buy it my boy
When you gonna do a review on the Milwaukee polisher?👍🇺🇸
Great 👍🏼 video Josh, by the way how long is the 20%off maxshine going to stay for thanks
can you install a smaller packing plate? like a 3 inch one?
Hi nice review, just a question how many batteries you need for the dewalt? so you can constantly run
If you had to rank the AmazonBasics, Harbor Freight and Armor All foam cannons, how would you list them? The only objective being the production of high levels of thick foam.
armour all hands down, tried all 3, armour all from oreiley is the best, produces considerably more stick foam
Which cordless DA are you using everyday?
do you plan on testing the milwaukee new 15 and 21
Nice review ! FYI you can get adapters to use batteries between different tools! I have the Dewalt DA polisher but I am invested in mostly Milwaukee batteries. I picked up and adapter plate to run Milwaukee batteries and it works great. I can’t wait to see your review on the two new Milwaukee da polishers that are coming out soon.
Me being left handed the lock on the Dewalt is right where my thumb falls on the handle. I know it’s not designed for lefties but it’s a happy accident by their design team lol
Haha nice!!
Maybe the piece helps with vibration, which batteries hate
Are you going to do the $89 giraffe?
Any review on the Milwaukee yet?
Great review and information!
Why you didn’t get FLEX which is much better than Makita
I would personally. I think they were the first to come out with forced rotation. But makita has been around forever and a lot of people remember using a makita rotary
As a plumber of 25 years and a hobby detailer I have 10 Makita 5ah batteries. I've never damaged one or had one fail other than one I dropped in a vault full of water. I have around 6 DeWalt batteries and those have been very durable and reliable as well. I also have 10-15 Milwaukee 18v batteries, 4 Bosch 12v batteries, and the largest batteries I have are 40v Milwaukee. The Makita batteries have been as durable as any
Thanks for the insight, that’s great to know!!! I know makita is a quality brand
One interesting thing thing, more with tools like the saws and drills, is that the maximum current output of the batteries is different. The 4Ah batteries actually have the highest peak current capacity, so for max power, those are actually the best option. The 5 is second, the 3 is third, and the 6Ah batteries have the lowest peak output.
Runtime with something like this polisher is likely more important, though. You can of course run longer with the bigger amp-hour batteries. But if you need the maximum possible power from the tool (cutting through some dense wood, drilling a large hole, doing anything with their cordless heat gun, etc), the 4Ah battery is weirdly the best choice.
And yes, I've used a Makita battery on the a drill as a hammer a few times. Never broken one. It's funny; I've always thought the Dewalt stuff felt cheaper. 😂
I never knew they made these
Nice review, thanks Josh 👍😁
Don’t drop it..
Good review
Love the video. What model of Dewalt do you use?
It’s the dcm848p2