Rick Fisher
12-24-2011, 2:06 AM
Recently my 3-4 year old Fein Turbo II died.. my plan is to get it fixed and use it as a dedicated vac for my miter saw.
In an effort to get another and keep working, I decided to pick up the new Makita vac.
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010618.jpg
First thing I noticed is how small and light it is.. It has a quality feel, hard to describe but ya know when a knob or button has that quality feel ? Anyway..
Next thing I noticed.. The cord on the vac is crazy long.. almost 25 feet.. I always gripe about short cords.. Makita did not cheap out on cord.. I like that ..
The hose is Festool compatible.. Its shamelessly smart.. Like Makita knew .. That was a relief.. I was worried that I would have to rig up the Festool hose to fit the Makita vac.. its no problem.
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010617.jpg
It has a max amp draw of 12 amps.. and is surprisingly powerful for its size.. Its actually sweet.. seems to have more umph than the Fein, but its newer and cost more .. so maybe that makes sense.
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010620.jpg
Its on a nice set of casters.. nothing is really cheap about it .. its well done.. I paid $470 ish dollars for it .. it came with 5 bags.. Makita bags are outrageously expensive so I plan to use shop vac bags in it .. they seem like they will fit .
The best and most important aspect of this vac is NOISE.. Its crazy quiet .. quieter than the Fein.. Its what made me pick it over the Festool.. Noise is a big deal to me .. The Makita is rated at 59DB .. and it is super quiet..
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010619.jpg
The controls are simple.. it has variable speed and a single 120V plug in the front..
It works as you would expect but quieter.. In a review, there was a complaint that it was tippy because of its narrow shape.. That may be true, but it has not been a problem.. I like the small size as its easier to store and easy to pack around.. I guess if it tips over, I will tilt it back again.. :)..
I am happy.. Makita tools have always stood up for to me, I hope this one does too.. Time will tell.
In an effort to get another and keep working, I decided to pick up the new Makita vac.
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010618.jpg
First thing I noticed is how small and light it is.. It has a quality feel, hard to describe but ya know when a knob or button has that quality feel ? Anyway..
Next thing I noticed.. The cord on the vac is crazy long.. almost 25 feet.. I always gripe about short cords.. Makita did not cheap out on cord.. I like that ..
The hose is Festool compatible.. Its shamelessly smart.. Like Makita knew .. That was a relief.. I was worried that I would have to rig up the Festool hose to fit the Makita vac.. its no problem.
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010617.jpg
It has a max amp draw of 12 amps.. and is surprisingly powerful for its size.. Its actually sweet.. seems to have more umph than the Fein, but its newer and cost more .. so maybe that makes sense.
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010620.jpg
Its on a nice set of casters.. nothing is really cheap about it .. its well done.. I paid $470 ish dollars for it .. it came with 5 bags.. Makita bags are outrageously expensive so I plan to use shop vac bags in it .. they seem like they will fit .
The best and most important aspect of this vac is NOISE.. Its crazy quiet .. quieter than the Fein.. Its what made me pick it over the Festool.. Noise is a big deal to me .. The Makita is rated at 59DB .. and it is super quiet..
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m455/jokerbird_photo/P1010619.jpg
The controls are simple.. it has variable speed and a single 120V plug in the front..
It works as you would expect but quieter.. In a review, there was a complaint that it was tippy because of its narrow shape.. That may be true, but it has not been a problem.. I like the small size as its easier to store and easy to pack around.. I guess if it tips over, I will tilt it back again.. :)..
I am happy.. Makita tools have always stood up for to me, I hope this one does too.. Time will tell.