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Rich Engelhardt
11-19-2018, 8:57 AM
Home Depot has the 18V cordless hammer drill/impact driver/circular saw set on sale Friday for $399.
Along with those tools, you get your choice of 2 more 18V cordless tools, one of which is the cordless compact router.

I can think of a million and one places where I could use that router!

I already have the Makita track saw & four 18V batteries, so, with the two the set comes with, I'd have six in total, so, run time isn't a concern.

I already own a DeWalt 611PK, which I'm up in the air what I'd do with if the Makita works well.

Jim Becker
11-19-2018, 9:09 AM
I already own a DeWalt 611PK, which I'm up in the air what I'd do with if the Makita works well.

Dude...you can never have too many routers... ;)

Peter Kuhlman
11-19-2018, 9:34 AM
I love my Makita cordless router! It is so nice not to have a cord connected. I also normally don’t hook up my dust collector either to have total freedom of movement. I find I make less mistakes not having a cord or hose catch on things while routing. It is quiet, smooth and powerful for it’s size. Absolutely no complaints. Oh and I have I think 9 other routers!

Rich Engelhardt
11-19-2018, 11:59 AM
Jim - - :D :D :D :D So right you are!

Peter - Thanks brother! I was hoping for the best here - - but - -rats, now I have to push back the bike purchase :|...oh well, can't peddle in the snow right? ;).

Pat Barry
11-19-2018, 1:21 PM
I've got one of those also. Its got a nice amount of power and the battery lasts for quite a while. If you have the 18V drill, two batteries, and quick charger its a great match.

Art Mann
11-19-2018, 1:47 PM
I have 6 routers and I am close to having enough.

Peter Kuhlman
11-19-2018, 3:08 PM
I own many Makita tools as well as Festool, Bosch etc.
I needed to drill 5/16” holes in poured concrete this week - lots of them. The Makita hammer drill was not up to that task at all. I tried various new Bosch carbide bits but just not a useful tool for that. Not sure what else you would use a hammer drill for. Ended up using my Bosch SDS+ 36 volt tool and I could drill 20 holes in the time it took to drill 1 with the hammer drill. Proper tool for the job!
You may have a better use and need for a hammer drill but if it is for drilling concrete I HIGHLY recommend an SDS tool.
Pete

Prashun Patel
11-19-2018, 3:49 PM
I just bought a cordless Makita circular saw. It's a rear handle saw with plenty of power (takes 2 18v batteries.) It probably doesn't last forever, but it is perfect for breaking down big stock in the parking lot.

A cordless router? Not needed for me personally.

Rich Engelhardt
11-19-2018, 6:19 PM
A cordless router? Not needed for me personally.You know,,,,,that was my first impression a couple/three years ago when I got the DeWalt 611PK.
Then I picked up the Makita cordless track saw - and fell in love with that thing.

The turning point came last week. I had to make some birch plywood doors to match existing ones from the 1950's.
I used the cordless track saw to cut the doors to size, then I stuck a 3/16 roundover bit in the DeWalt 611 and just - kissed- the edges just enough to knock off the sharp edge.

The darned cord hung up a couple times and jerked the router just enough to leave a divot,,,nothing a few swipes of sandpaper wouldn't fix - - but still - - irritating.
I looked longingly @ the track saw and thought about a cordless router....


Not sure what else you would use a hammer drill for.I already have two corded hammer drills - one Black and Decker ( I use this one to mix drywall mud and thin set - trying real hard to burn it up, but, it takes a licking and keeps on turning) and the other is a Bosch. Both of them work great for 1/4" Tapcons. Neither worked for 5/16" holes. I think 1/4" might be the limit for a hammer drill.

Sebastien La Madeleine
11-19-2018, 6:47 PM
The darned cord hung up a couple times and jerked the router just enough to leave a divot,,,nothing a few swipes of sandpaper wouldn't fix - - but still - - irritating.
I looked longingly @ the track saw and thought about a cordless router....

I know it's a bit off topic, but for me the way to fix that came from above! I mean I installed a pull down cord from the ceiling above my workbench and assembly table and I never have that problem anymore.

A lot cheaper than switching router :)

Van Huskey
11-19-2018, 8:19 PM
Peter - Thanks brother! I was hoping for the best here - - but - -rats, now I have to push back the bike purchase :|...oh well, can't peddle in the snow right? ;).


NOOOOOO! BTW get a fat bike and you can crank in the snow just fine, I bet every bike shop has them up there. I want one and I don't even have sand or snow to ride in.

Unfortunately, just like routers, the correct number of bicycles is always N+1