On the 4th day of Christmas, PTR gave to me, Makita tools to inspire jealousy! It’s day 4 and there’s only a week remaining until we announce our best tool and gear gifts from Christmas this year. For our top 5 best Makita gifts for Christmas, you might as well just get all 5 and call it a day.
Best Makita Gifts for Christmas 2017
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Router XTR01Z
Why we’d love to have it:
Cutting the cord on a router is a dream come true. It gives us the freedom to move around workpieces without dealing with the cord catching on corners. Makita offers a very nice alternative to corded models with their 18V LXT Compact Router. The brushless motor delivers up to 30,000 RPM with longer life and runtime than brushed motors. You can also get your hands on accessories like a plunge base that allow you to use this router the same way you would a corded model.
Get it for:
Woodworkers and carpenters will love cutting the cord on their trim routers!
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Amazon – $484.99
Makita 12V Max CXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Barrel Grip Jig Saw Kit (2.0Ah) VJ05R1J
Why we’d love to have it:
Cordless jigsaws aren’t new to the market, so that means the focus turns to making them even more convenient to use. In this case, Makita takes the ergonomic design of the barrel handle (my personal preference) and brings it to their 12V CXT line. That gives woodworkers, carpenters, and hobbyists the convenience of cordless power along with the ease of working with compact sizes. And Makita also packs a brushless motor in the VJ05R1J kit, so you’re getting the most out of the batteries!
Get it for:
Woodworkers and carpenters will love the cordless convenience and compact size of a 12V jigsaw from Makita!
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Amazon – $209.99
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 3-Pc. Combo Kit (2.0Ah) CX301RB
Why we’d love to have it:
Makita’s Sub-Compact line gives Pros and everyone else the lightweight and compact joy of using 12V size tools without leaving the 18V platform that has incredible depth for the number of products you can run with 18V LXT battery. With this kit, you get the two most basic tools every Pro needs – a drill and an impact driver. But then you also get the tool that every Pro wants – a radio to make the hours go by faster. While the radio doesn’t feature a brushless motor, the drill and impact driver do, making this a great gift idea for Pros that want the option to use smaller tools when they can.
Get it for:
This is a drill kit for anyone from Pros on down – even my local bike shop uses this kit!
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Amazon – $329.00
Makita 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless 6-1/2″ Plunge Circular Saw Kit XPS01PTJ
Why we’d love to have it:
Makita’s 18V X2 Plunge Cut Circular Saw cuts the cord on another versatile jobsite tool. Two 18V batteries combine to give the saw 36V power, but there’s much more than just corded power here. The plunge cut saw on its own can make more accurate cuts with a finer finish than a standard circular saw and it also has dust collection onboard. But it can also connect to a track to make give it the ultimate in cutting accuracy and finish for carpenters and furniture makers.
Get it for:
Carpenters and furniture makers of all levels.
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Amazon – $580.62
Makita 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 10″ Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser Kit (5.0Ah) XSL06PT
Why we’d love to have it:
Cordless miter saws are no longer just a pipe dream with several models available, including the 10″ and 12″ class. I’ve used them all and Makita’s XSL06 is my favorite. There just doesn’t seem to be any compromise. Makita takes the 18V X2 platform and brushless motor to give the saw performance levels that will make you forget your corded saw exists. Makita also sticks with their direct drive design – rather than a belt drive – making this saw noticeably more confident cutting through lumber. If your loved one has been extra good this year, this is the gift to get!
Get it for:
Any Pro looking for a cordless miter saw.
Check out more details here.
Buy it at Amazon – $785.96
Disagree with our Best Makita Gifts for Christmas? That’s okay – every Pro has their own needs! Let know what your top 5 are in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
