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    Tech Talk: anti vibration technology

    In the latest part of our series on power tool technology, Charles Shaw at Makita looks at the dangers of ...

    In the latest part of our series on power tool technology, Charles Shaw at Makita looks at the dangers of vibration and the innovations that allow tradespeople to reduce their exposure. All power tool ...

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    Free for all giveaway October 2019

    Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter ev ...

    Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter every single competition from the October issue simply by filling in your details at the bottom o ...

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    Win a Makita Impact Driver Accessory Set

    Makita has launched its latest accessory series for its impact drivers – Impact Black. A high durability ...

    Makita has launched its latest accessory series for its impact drivers – Impact Black. A high durability range suited for professional use, all components can be recognised by a unique black coating d ...

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    Tech Talk: brushless motors

    In our Tech Talk new series, the Makita team will discuss some of the most innovative tool technologies a ...

    In our Tech Talk new series, the Makita team will discuss some of the most innovative tool technologies available on the market, and look at how they can benefit tradespeople. In the first instalment, ...

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    Free for all giveaway July/August 2019

    Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter ev ...

    Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter every single competition from the July/August issue simply by filling in your details at the bott ...

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    Impact Black accessories from Makita

    Makita has launched an accessories range for its impact drivers – Impact Black. Designed for professional ...

    Makita has launched an accessories range for its impact drivers – Impact Black. Designed for professional use, all components can be recognised by a black coating that will prevent rusting and ensure ...

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    New brushless angle grinder from Makita

    Makita’s new heavy duty 230mm DGA901ZUX2 18Vx2 brushless angle grinder LXT has the benefit of advanced te ...

    Makita’s new heavy duty 230mm DGA901ZUX2 18Vx2 brushless angle grinder LXT has the benefit of advanced technology allowing connection via Bluetooth to compatible dust extractors. This new model is pow ...

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    Feeling the cold? Check out the heated jacket from Makita

    Makita UK has added high visibility, heated jackets to its range of workwear for the trades. Powered by M ...

    Makita UK has added high visibility, heated jackets to its range of workwear for the trades. Powered by Makita’s Lithium-Ion batteries, which many site tradesmen will already own with their power tool ...

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    Makita rebar tying tool

    Makita’s first ever introduction of a cordless rebar tying tool is now available allowing fast and effici ...

    Makita’s first ever introduction of a cordless rebar tying tool is now available allowing fast and efficient application of rebar tie wire and eliminates manual action. The new DTR180ZK Rebar Tying to ...

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    Makita cordless coffee maker

    The new Makita cordless coffee maker is expected to become the most prized possession of all construction ...

    The new Makita cordless coffee maker is expected to become the most prized possession of all construction trades and outdoor contractors. The DCM501Z coffee maker is compatible with both CXT and LXT M ...

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    Makita Slide Compound Mitre Saw

    The new LS1219 305mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw joins the family of Makita saws that benefit from the new d ...

    The new LS1219 305mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw joins the family of Makita saws that benefit from the new design of the sliding motor head layout allowing it to be operated close to a wall making it ide ...

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    Review: Makita DJR 188 LXT

    Roger Bisby tries out the Makita DJR 188 LXT reciprocating saw This 18 volt Makita recip saw arrived in t ...

    Roger Bisby tries out the Makita DJR 188 LXT reciprocating saw This 18 volt Makita recip saw arrived in the nick of time because I was about to rip out a bathroom which was built like a battleship wit ...

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    Makita Launch 18V 16G LXT Finishing Nailer

    The new and eagerly awaited Makita DBN600ZJ 18V LXT finishing nailer is setting new standards in nailing ...

    The new and eagerly awaited Makita DBN600ZJ 18V LXT finishing nailer is setting new standards in nailing technology. Engineered for 16 gauge finishing nails, from 25 to 60mm in length, this nailer is ...

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    Review: Makita JV102D Jigsaw

    Tibby Singh Chodha gets jiggy with Makita’s new JV102D Jigsaw. Makita's new JV102D 10.8V Cordless CXT Bru ...

    Tibby Singh Chodha gets jiggy with Makita’s new JV102D Jigsaw. Makita's new JV102D 10.8V Cordless CXT Brushless Jigsaw is now on the market. However, I was initially puzzled by its odd shape, but had ...

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    Tools, Equipment, Workwear & Product Round-Up

    "Bristling with features" Makita 18v Brushless LXT Angle Grinders New versions of the popular Makita 18v ...

    "Bristling with features" Makita 18v Brushless LXT Angle Grinders New versions of the popular Makita 18v Brushless LXT angle grinders are simply bristling with features normally only found on premium ...

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    Impact Drivers: Roger Bisby's Verdict on Makita

    I am starting to work my way through impact drivers, testing each one against the competition to see what ...

    I am starting to work my way through impact drivers, testing each one against the competition to see what they offer and, early next year, we will have a round-up of features and benefits of each make ...

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