Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-Tool Kit

I don’t know where this has been all my life!

This is one of those tools that I long looked at but couldn’t quite figure out how I would use it (or justify its purchase). Since have purchased it, it has become essential! Granted, I am in the middle of a home remodel, but I can’t begin to tell you how many times I puzzled over how to cut something (piece of trim would in an awkward position, cut a nail, etc), only to realize I have my multi-tool! This thing is solid in the hand (meaning heavy and robust feeling) and more importantly, powerful. Uses tons of blades and I love the rapid release mechanism and multiple blade speeds. Also comes with some adapters for blades that dont fit the tool (although I havent run across any that dont). Easy to use, not overly large, but clearly well made. I love it and wish I had one long ago. I use it to cut wall board, cut back installed trim (during demo) flush cut wood corners, clean grout lines of recently laid tile…fix mistakes, the list goes on. Next to my cordless drill, this is my other essential tool. I picked the Makita because I have several other Makita tools (so have the battery system), but in general I am loyal to Makita – they have always done well for/by me. I’m not a professional, just a DIY who enjoys remodeling and doing projects around the home.

Excellent product for many purposes

This thing is awesome! Use it almost daily doing full home remodels and residential builds and this things doesn’t skip a beat!

Excellent multi-tool. Love the variable speed, wish it had an LED for seeing the fine cuts clearly.

Great quality tool to add to the rest of my Makita set. Works great

With the right type of blade and proper technique, this oscillating os a beast of a tool. This tool will handle anything you throw at it.

High quality product at an affordable price. Continue to be pleased with the 18 volt line of Makita tools.

Oscillating tools are awesome. Love that the same battery works for so many different Makita tools. The quick release for changing blades is really quick and easy to use. It’s heavier than some and lighter than others, but I like the weight. Feels strong, like it’s going to last a long time. I’m turning into a Makita fanboy.

Great tool

Works great.

Wow I love this tool! I was surprised how well it actually cut. And you can get into spots that are tough with other saws. I’m pretty sure I’ve only scratched the surface of the ways I can use it.

Works great and real heavy duty. It’s worth the money.

Kinda heavy for a multi tool incomparison of other brands but is solid and does work

Lightweight, better than older version.

Just a great tool

I bought this tool this afternoon for cutting some decking for removal. I had a Sonicrafter a few years ago that I bought because it was cheap. Well it worked poorly. I sold it. Since it was hot today, I thought I would just try out the tool on my project to see how well it worked. It worked so well, that I ended up finishing the task very quickly and easily. I am hoping to be able to use it a lot more for the rest of my deck repair. Very enjoyable to use a well designed, well built tool. I have 6 Makita 18 volt tools now and I love every one.

This is one of those tools that I long looked at but couldn’t quite figure out how I would use it (or justify its purchase). Since have purchased it, it has become essential! Granted, I am in the middle of a home remodel, but I can’t begin to tell you how many times I puzzled over how to cut something (piece of trim would in an awkward position, cut a nail, etc), only to realize I have my multi-tool! This thing is solid in the hand (meaning heavy and robust feeling) and more importantly, powerful. Uses tons of blades and I love the rapid release mechanism and multiple blade speeds. Also comes with some adapters for blades that dont fit the tool (although I havent run across any that dont). Easy to use, not overly large, but clearly well made. I love it and wish I had one long ago. I use it to cut wall board, cut back installed trim (during demo) flush cut wood corners, clean grout lines of recently laid tile…fix mistakes, the list goes on. Next to my cordless drill, this is my other essential tool. I picked the Makita because I have several other Makita tools (so have the battery system), but in general I am loyal to Makita – they have always done well for/by me. I’m not a professional, just a DIY who enjoys remodeling and doing projects around the home.

it’s bigger and a bit heavier than other models but it just feels so solid and well made I don’t care. . I’m running it with one of the new(er) 18v 2amphr batteries and I am getting 30 minutes of run time; plenty for the kind of trip work I’m doing.

I would differently order another one