Makita DJV182Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Brushless Jigsaw - Batteries and Charger Not Included

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To make sure users can comfortably use this product for longer, it has a soft no load feature to reduce the motor speed automatically when the machine is idle to minimize vibrations. This product also comes with a dust blower to help clear the removed material from the cutting line to keep the surroundings clean and ensure improved accuracy.

Makita DJV182Z 18v Li-ion Cordless Brushless Jigsaw Body Only Makita DJV182Z 18v Li-ion Cordless Brushless Jigsaw Body Only

It also has a blade clamp technology that allows you to switch out blades without needing any tools. The motor is brushless, which keeps the size and weight down. This also gives you more runtime from any 18V LXT battery you use, and makes the jigsaw very durable. The base plate can be angled left or right to 45º. Soft-start is a real bonus as it provides a greater level of control when you’re starting the cut. The motor gives you variable speed up to 3,500spm and a stroke length of 26mm. Therefore translating into cuts up to 135mm into wood and 10mm into steel. I’m Robert, owner and author of this blog. Here we’re dedicated to getting our hands dirty and bringing our ideas to life. Speed is measured in rotations per minute (RPM) and will either be a fixed speed or a variable speed. The much better choice is variable speed as it gives you much better control. It also allows you to use the right speed depending on what material you are cutting, such as soft woods, hard woods and metal. You also want a longer stroke length and anything over 200 mm is a great choice. Soft no load function which automatically reduces the motor speed during idling to suppress the vibration of the machine

Toolden Limited (Company number SC453454). Registered office: 1 Esslemont Estate, Ellon, AB41 8NW. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions apply. Toolden Limited trading as Toolden is a credit broker, not a lender and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 654671 ). We do not charge you for credit broking services. We will introduce you to Finance available from a number of our partner lenders. However, the flip side of this product is its high price, which makes it less appealing for those on a budget. One might also have to spend extra on buying additional batteries especially if they are looking to operate the machine for longer times. It’s always worth noting that the most affordable way to upgrade your cordless tools is to go for a body only (naked) version. Especially true if you’ve already invested in the battery platform. In this case, Makita’s 18V LXT or 10.8V CXT range. Simply slot in one of your batteries and you’re good to go. You won’t get a charger or anything fancy in the box, but you’ll save money. I also faced issues with the soft no-load system, as I had to apply more pressure than I normally would for the machine to detect that I was actually cutting through something.

Makita DJV182Z 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Jigsaw - Bare - Wickes

The product has a tool-less blade switch technology thanks to its blade clamps, allowing users to seamlessly switch between blades in between jobs. It also has dual LED lights to improve the visibility of the cutting line in low light conditions. The blade refused to speed up as it did not detect enough resistance. This confirmed my suspicion that this feature was flawed, and I would be better off without it. Ideally you should buy a cordless jigsaw from a good quality and well respected brand. That way you know the tool is made of good quality and also has good customer service and most importantly you can get parts should you need them. The best known brands are Makita, Dewalt, and Bosch.

The motor is cordless, allowing it to be used in a number of locations without a regular power supply. The product is compatible with the 18V LXT Li-ion battery lineup from Makita.