Hi my friend just come across your channel and iv watched a couple of your videos and I’m impressed and given you another sub!!, man that makita impact looks awesome! I’d love to get one but iv spent way way way to much recently on makita tools so I’ll just have to dream, iv got the Japanese flagship xgt impact so it’s not like I need another impact driver!!, anyway keep up the good work sir 🤟🤟
Thank you for that and commenting! I am really excited to have this impact, I have wanted one of the Japanese built tools for a while and I feel fortunate that I got this one. I hear ya on spending too much on tools! 😂 The XGT impact with DST was really intriguing as well but I never made the move on one. What do you think of the DST feature on the XGT?
So sorry for the late reply my friend!, thanks for reaching out sir, it seems like all the big tool reviewers are all over this new makita impact I’d love to see one (as long as it’s teal!!🤪)in regards my xgt impact I love it the redesign of the spring mechanism does make a difference,it’s much quieter and has less vibration!!, I must get round it filming a video about it, iv got such a backlog of videos!! It’s nuts !!! Keep up the awesome work sir 🤟🤟
I have 12v td111 and it is perfect for my jobs. Doing roof jobs with rope access and screwing less than 200 screws per day. So 12v 2ah battery is enough for that kind of job. Shame Makita forgot about 12v and no news there. This 18v battery is huge.
Yeah the 12v line doesn't seem to get much love, which is a shame. Makita's sub-compact line on their 18V battery seems to be a sort of replacement or filler for that market. I really wish they would continue to look into more compact tools with better motor and battery tech always on the move. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@garnerreviews Even on a 18v they are missing 3ah compact battery. It is just put 6ah cells in a 2ah battery case. Not a big development. Dewalt is doing a good job in terms of compact battery and 18v.
Dewalt does seem to be putting a tremendous focus on their more compact lineups which is really cool. Honestly I wish Makita would move their 18V lineup towards pouch cells like Dewalt and Flex's stacked lithium. I think that would breathe new life into their tools and could create the opportunity for some powerful but compact batteries. 👍🏻
It will be interesting to see if they do this on the 3rd gen XGT impact. It seems that not every feature from both platforms is moving across, such as the DST which is currently only on the XGT platform. What XGT tools do you currently own? Thanks for commenting and watching. 👍🏻
I would agree! I can't see anyone not wanting one, especially when they give you the controls to adjust the output or to shut it off. That Hilti looks amazing as well. I had considered getting one to test out but ended up not doing it. Maybe as the channel grows I can get more in to test and share. 👍🏻 Thanks for commenting and watching. Also, what do you think of Hilti's Nuron platform so far?
@@garnerreviews absolutely! I have the NPR32 press tool kit, TE-60 rotary hammer drill, and the SID 6-22 /SF6H hammer drill and I’m loving them. Only thing I don’t like is they didn’t make a 5ah battery, (at least from what I hear in the states) so they have a 4ah single row which tends to drain quicker under heavy drilling loads. They should have kept the 5.2 or made a 6(double row/parallel) or at best made the 4ah double row. They went single for being compact, which I could care less. Hilti is not known for being compact let’s be honest 😀 The adjustments for the lights are cool, not sure I’d need to adjust but nice to have that option!
bro i have the 16 and its still smaller than almost everything and a beast and just works, also doing drywall screws and stuff just set it on speed 2 and its perfect.@@garnerreviews
Seriously solid choice! I actually have wanted that driver for a couple of years. I just kept holding out because I really assumed Makita would be bringing a new one to the market. It really seems like such a smooth tool, ideal for indoor settings! Thanks for commenting and watching! 👍🏻
Have the same purple one! I took it apart to remove the lanyard without cutting it! It also has a feature when you set the direction thing to neutral, when you press the trigger, you can use it as a lamp that stays on for 1hr. Beautiful tool but two things that bugs me is that shiny plastic part in the front. It will scratch easy and the metal part around the ring light looks thin and probably will bend easy. I know its a power tool but would have been better if that plastic part was rubber or something lol
Nice work on the lanyard. I kind of wish the plastic on the front was different as well. I think others have had issues with them falling off of other Makita impacts. But aside from that I still think they make the best impacts currently. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍🏻
Thats awesome, looks like all interchangeable these two specifically forwards construction/general purpose,the other looks to be great for carpentry/precision
@@danabenjamin3300So you prefer the XGT impact over the LXT? That interesting. I liked the XGT but I think I prefer the LXT. Nice to have options from Makita.
It's been a few years since I upgraded my Makita impact driver. When this hits the market over here I'll be getting it. I was going to get a Japanese version but the play in the collet would drive me crazy.
I think you are going to love it. I can understand the play in the collet, I thought it would bother me more but after using it for a while I really don't notice it any longer. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
Not sure if someone’s mentioned it or not but cut the end of a used bit off file the burrs and edges and pop it in there and your japan makita will now hold US standard bits regularly
Totally could, great suggestion. I have been recently just using standard bits and haven’t had any issues yet. I go back and forth on whether or not a spacer is needed or not. 👍🏻
I think you can find Makita's most current hammer drill and order it from the Japanese market and I would imagine it would be made in Japan. But I am not aware of a hammer drill that is newer than what is currently on the market in the US.
I wish they had a flashlight mode like hold the lamp button for 5 seconds to toggle the lamp on for 60 minutes or use the function button to toggle the lamps on/off permanent
I haven’t heard anything indicating that but one can hope for a 40V version. Usually North America gets the newest driver around a year later. At least that’s what it seems like. I am really keeping my fingers crossed for a updated oil impulse driver. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
A little rubber overmolding would be okay with me, but honestly I feel that Milwaukee's is too much. I haven't really had issues with Makita's lack of overmolding and I would prefer a smaller and lighter battery without overmolding opposed to a larger and heavier one with overdoing. Just my preferences. 👍🏻
Great question. That one is made by Stealth Mounts. There are other companies too. But I have had a good experience with the Stealth Mount. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting
There are Japanese bit holders that have the 13mm detent but have the same on the bit holding end. I really wish there was one like you described but I haven't been able to find any. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I may consider doing that at some point. Honestly I am a little nervous doing it right now on this new of a tool. 😅 I have a decent solution that I'm going to share in my next video for JDM Makitas. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing and commenting.
😂 I was going to and if my solution fails that is what I will do next. I didn't want to ruin a bit holder so I grabbed a 1/4" sheet metal screw and cut that to fit then epoxied it into a JDM bit holder. 👍🏻
For a while I was using a vessel bit holder if I remember correctly. Lately though I have been using my standard 9mm bits and it has worked just fine. 👍🏻 Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
@@garnerreviews yeah I tested them in my drill & they work fine. I did find/ order a 13mm 3" magnetic bit holder (anex) & the tiny Makita part thats specifically for pushing out the 9mm bits. Thank you for the video!
I think it was either on eBay or Amazon. But lately I have just been using a regular bit holder with the 9mm detent to see if it would cause any issues. So far it has been flawless. 👍🏻 Hope that helps.
Great question. Honestly the TID is a phenomenal impact driver. I would say that both are pretty equal in terms of ergonomics and performance, a lot of it comes down to personal preference. I will go over both of these impact drivers more in a future video. 👍🏻
@@MadLadsAnonymous I honestly think the Makita might be a bit smoother. That's not to say that the Festool isn't smooth, but the Makita just feels like the trigger is smoother and the speed and impacts are very nice. I like both tools but if I was only going to get one I would choose the Makita. 👍🏻
In half a year when it gets as cheap as xdt19 it could become an extremely popular impact for many years. Even Milwaukee and dewalt fans admit it's a piece of masterpiece.. I'd personally look forward to a new oil impact though or Id like to have Milwaukee surge ( but through adapter)
I agree. Makita's impacts really are loved by most, even if not used because an individual is one a different platform. Totally with you on the oil impulse/hydraulic driver! I think it is rumored that there may be a new one on the XGT platform! One can hope that a new one is introduced on both platforms soon! 👍🏻😁 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have the TD172 from Japan. With shipping to Australia the TD173 is currently $100-$150 more than the TD172... I'm going to pass on this one at least for now.
I completely understand. These are priced pretty high currently which seems normal considering how new they are. Hoping they come down so more people are able to get them. 👍🏻 Really awesome tool.
That is awesome. I ordered something from Japan (it may have been a Makita accessory but I can’t remember) and I got the same thing. Really nice personal touch that makes a person want to do business with them again. 👍🏻
These look pretty sweet, but I won't pay that much for a tool that electronics heavy without a warranty. I know the quality of the parts is better, but electronics can be such a pain.
Very understandable. I was a little concerned about warranty issues but in the end I trusted Makita’s products to last longer than the warranty period. Hopefully Makita releases this in the US soon. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviews I wish they would let us have the made in Japan models instead of the Chinese made stuff. With the prices we are paying we should get the better stuff. Oh well, I guess I will just have to "suffer" 😉😁.
@@SaintFredrocks 😁 I hear ya. I am pretty hooked on these Japanese made impacts, honestly if it broke and I had no look getting it repaired I would probably just go buy another. Maybe I'm being a bit weird though. 😂
@@garnerreviews well I think it's an addiction. I play guitar, and I discovered GAS: guitar or gear acquisition syndrome. Damn if it isn't a real thing, and I'm an addict. I just got back into woodworking and guess what, I now have TAS. I think you can figure that one out. I made my addiction work for me this time: I sold a few pedals and bought the XGT hammer driver drill impact driver kit. Wow I went the long way around the barn to say l figured out a way to rationalize the purchase with no warranty. It really isn't that much money, and you have a return period. Electronics tend to fail pretty quick if they are defective, so I will be purchasing a MIJ soon. Addiction is a terrible thing.
@@WoodworkingCyclist this is where I purchased mine but any reputable seller on eBay should be fine. www.ebay.com/itm/225402539118?var=524389271702 Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi my friend just come across your channel and iv watched a couple of your videos and I’m impressed and given you another sub!!, man that makita impact looks awesome! I’d love to get one but iv spent way way way to much recently on makita tools so I’ll just have to dream, iv got the Japanese flagship xgt impact so it’s not like I need another impact driver!!, anyway keep up the good work sir 🤟🤟
Thank you for that and commenting! I am really excited to have this impact, I have wanted one of the Japanese built tools for a while and I feel fortunate that I got this one. I hear ya on spending too much on tools! 😂 The XGT impact with DST was really intriguing as well but I never made the move on one. What do you think of the DST feature on the XGT?
So sorry for the late reply my friend!, thanks for reaching out sir, it seems like all the big tool reviewers are all over this new makita impact I’d love to see one (as long as it’s teal!!🤪)in regards my xgt impact I love it the redesign of the spring mechanism does make a difference,it’s much quieter and has less vibration!!, I must get round it filming a video about it, iv got such a backlog of videos!! It’s nuts !!! Keep up the awesome work sir 🤟🤟
I have 12v td111 and it is perfect for my jobs. Doing roof jobs with rope access and screwing less than 200 screws per day. So 12v 2ah battery is enough for that kind of job. Shame Makita forgot about 12v and no news there. This 18v battery is huge.
Yeah the 12v line doesn't seem to get much love, which is a shame. Makita's sub-compact line on their 18V battery seems to be a sort of replacement or filler for that market. I really wish they would continue to look into more compact tools with better motor and battery tech always on the move. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@garnerreviews Even on a 18v they are missing 3ah compact battery. It is just put 6ah cells in a 2ah battery case. Not a big development. Dewalt is doing a good job in terms of compact battery and 18v.
Dewalt does seem to be putting a tremendous focus on their more compact lineups which is really cool. Honestly I wish Makita would move their 18V lineup towards pouch cells like Dewalt and Flex's stacked lithium. I think that would breathe new life into their tools and could create the opportunity for some powerful but compact batteries. 👍🏻
All CXT in Makita are 12V.
Try shopping Amazon japan.
Interesting. I have done a little looking on Amazon Japan, nice suggestion. 👍🏻
I might snag one, but when they release it on the xgt platform. The controls on the back make sense. Surprised no one did it before.
It will be interesting to see if they do this on the 3rd gen XGT impact. It seems that not every feature from both platforms is moving across, such as the DST which is currently only on the XGT platform. What XGT tools do you currently own? Thanks for commenting and watching. 👍🏻
The ring lights are the future for impacts. Loving the Hilti’s as well. Not a fan of the purple but it’s a very nice impact.
I would agree! I can't see anyone not wanting one, especially when they give you the controls to adjust the output or to shut it off. That Hilti looks amazing as well. I had considered getting one to test out but ended up not doing it. Maybe as the channel grows I can get more in to test and share. 👍🏻 Thanks for commenting and watching. Also, what do you think of Hilti's Nuron platform so far?
@@garnerreviews absolutely!
I have the NPR32 press tool kit, TE-60 rotary hammer drill, and the SID 6-22 /SF6H hammer drill and I’m loving them. Only thing I don’t like is they didn’t make a 5ah battery, (at least from what I hear in the states) so they have a 4ah single row which tends to drain quicker under heavy drilling loads. They should have kept the 5.2 or made a 6(double row/parallel) or at best made the 4ah double row. They went single for being compact, which I could care less. Hilti is not known for being compact let’s be honest 😀
The adjustments for the lights are cool, not sure I’d need to adjust but nice to have that option!
Very cool. Yeah Hilti isn't the tool brand you think of when you think compact. 😂 Perhaps a couple of new batteries are in the near future.
Makita is ahead of everyone with thier impacts they do the job and do it well and feel way better in your hand.
I feel the same, Makita impacts are hard to beat. The 173 is definitely my favorite right now.
bro i have the 16 and its still smaller than almost everything and a beast and just works, also doing drywall screws and stuff just set it on speed 2 and its perfect.@@garnerreviews
also agreed. how is a bTTERY MORE COMPACT IF ITS SHORTER AND WIDER AND LONGER ITS NOT IT IS MORE IN THE WAY LOL
Nice tool but I'm sticking with the Rolls Royce of Impact drivers which is the Makita XST01Z Oil Impulse driver.
Seriously solid choice! I actually have wanted that driver for a couple of years. I just kept holding out because I really assumed Makita would be bringing a new one to the market. It really seems like such a smooth tool, ideal for indoor settings! Thanks for commenting and watching! 👍🏻
Yep best impact I've ever used
Have the same purple one! I took it apart to remove the lanyard without cutting it! It also has a feature when you set the direction thing to neutral, when you press the trigger, you can use it as a lamp that stays on for 1hr. Beautiful tool but two things that bugs me is that shiny plastic part in the front. It will scratch easy and the metal part around the ring light looks thin and probably will bend easy. I know its a power tool but would have been better if that plastic part was rubber or something lol
Nice work on the lanyard. I kind of wish the plastic on the front was different as well. I think others have had issues with them falling off of other Makita impacts. But aside from that I still think they make the best impacts currently. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍🏻
Thats awesome, looks like all interchangeable these two specifically forwards construction/general purpose,the other looks to be great for carpentry/precision
Thanks for sharing and watching. The Makita TD173 is so nice and really is my favorite driver currently.
Indeed, its one of my favs behind/i still love the xgts.
@@danabenjamin3300So you prefer the XGT impact over the LXT? That interesting. I liked the XGT but I think I prefer the LXT. Nice to have options from Makita.
@@garnerreviews yes its something about the feel of the the xgt I just love it...and top performance aswell
It's been a few years since I upgraded my Makita impact driver. When this hits the market over here I'll be getting it. I was going to get a Japanese version but the play in the collet would drive me crazy.
I think you are going to love it. I can understand the play in the collet, I thought it would bother me more but after using it for a while I really don't notice it any longer. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
You need to get driver bits from Japan they are designed to fit these drivers perfectly,built following JIS standard
@@interceptor7905 I'm not ordering bits from Japan. I like to be able to walk into a store here in Canada and buy bits.
@@daifeichu Fair enough
ordered olive green one..
can't wait to try it
Nice choice, olive green was my second pic for colors. 👍🏻 Let us know what you think!
@@garnerreviews it has arrived and I'm in love again....my two favorite drills- hilti 12v installation driver and this impact
You sir, have excellent taste! 😁 Glad yours showed up and you like it. 👍🏻
Which web site? @@UncleIvan1
Not sure if someone’s mentioned it or not but cut the end of a used bit off file the burrs and edges and pop it in there and your japan makita will now hold US standard bits regularly
Totally could, great suggestion. I have been recently just using standard bits and haven’t had any issues yet. I go back and forth on whether or not a spacer is needed or not. 👍🏻
Thank you for your video. Is there a Japanese hammer drill counterpart for this beautiful impact driver too? One that is from Japan, not China.
I think you can find Makita's most current hammer drill and order it from the Japanese market and I would imagine it would be made in Japan. But I am not aware of a hammer drill that is newer than what is currently on the market in the US.
Just the new design, much better and purple is hot!
This is easily my favorite impact driver. 👍🏻
I wish they had a flashlight mode like hold the lamp button for 5 seconds to toggle the lamp on for 60 minutes or use the function button to toggle the lamps on/off permanent
I think there are some options for using the light but I am not positive. I will play with it and let you know. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviews yea I believe the 172 has a lamp mode when the direction switch ist centered and the button pressed
Any idea if Makita will release a 40V version of this, and offer this for North America?
I haven’t heard anything indicating that but one can hope for a 40V version. Usually North America gets the newest driver around a year later. At least that’s what it seems like. I am really keeping my fingers crossed for a updated oil impulse driver. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I think makita should update their battery casing with rubber on the bottom like milwaukee
A little rubber overmolding would be okay with me, but honestly I feel that Milwaukee's is too much. I haven't really had issues with Makita's lack of overmolding and I would prefer a smaller and lighter battery without overmolding opposed to a larger and heavier one with overdoing. Just my preferences. 👍🏻
Where did you buy that little bit holder belt on the side of the xdt19 next to the battery?
Great question. That one is made by Stealth Mounts. There are other companies too. But I have had a good experience with the Stealth Mount. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting
isn't there a Japanese bit holder that can be used, 13mm that holds 9mm drives?
There are Japanese bit holders that have the 13mm detent but have the same on the bit holding end. I really wish there was one like you described but I haven't been able to find any. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I personally just remove the chuck off my US makita and replace it in the JP one it's not very hard to do and very worth it
I may consider doing that at some point. Honestly I am a little nervous doing it right now on this new of a tool. 😅 I have a decent solution that I'm going to share in my next video for JDM Makitas. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing and commenting.
@@garnerreviews are you cutting a bit holder end off and jamming it inside like i have also done 🤣🤣
😂 I was going to and if my solution fails that is what I will do next. I didn't want to ruin a bit holder so I grabbed a 1/4" sheet metal screw and cut that to fit then epoxied it into a JDM bit holder. 👍🏻
How does the warranty if buying from Japan? I'm in Hawaii. Where did you get that screw head holder from.
I am not positive but I believe it isn’t covered. I would need to do some digging though to be 100 percent sure. 👍🏻
@GarnerReviews please let me know , Thanks brother🤙🏾
Need a 40v xgt version and im in. Dont want to use 40v drill and 18v impact.
I get that and I would imagine that if this impact is well received then plans for an XGT companion would be in the works. 👍🏻
What 13mm bit holder did you buy or did you find a 13mm to 9mm adapter?
For a while I was using a vessel bit holder if I remember correctly. Lately though I have been using my standard 9mm bits and it has worked just fine. 👍🏻 Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
@@garnerreviews yeah I tested them in my drill & they work fine. I did find/ order a 13mm 3" magnetic bit holder (anex) & the tiny Makita part thats specifically for pushing out the 9mm bits. Thank you for the video!
Where did you find that bit holder?
I think it was either on eBay or Amazon. But lately I have just been using a regular bit holder with the 9mm detent to see if it would cause any issues. So far it has been flawless. 👍🏻 Hope that helps.
What are your thoughts on the Makita line vs your TID?
Great question. Honestly the TID is a phenomenal impact driver. I would say that both are pretty equal in terms of ergonomics and performance, a lot of it comes down to personal preference. I will go over both of these impact drivers more in a future video. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviewsIs the Festool TID noticeably smoother? Does the trigger have more "steps" than the Makita?
@@MadLadsAnonymous I honestly think the Makita might be a bit smoother. That's not to say that the Festool isn't smooth, but the Makita just feels like the trigger is smoother and the speed and impacts are very nice. I like both tools but if I was only going to get one I would choose the Makita. 👍🏻
In half a year when it gets as cheap as xdt19 it could become an extremely popular impact for many years. Even Milwaukee and dewalt fans admit it's a piece of masterpiece..
I'd personally look forward to a new oil impact though or Id like to have Milwaukee surge ( but through adapter)
I agree. Makita's impacts really are loved by most, even if not used because an individual is one a different platform. Totally with you on the oil impulse/hydraulic driver! I think it is rumored that there may be a new one on the XGT platform! One can hope that a new one is introduced on both platforms soon! 👍🏻😁 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have dewalt tools.... and this impact driver 🤣
It really is awesome isn't it! 😁👍🏻
Donde lo puedo conseguir?
I purchased mine through Ebay. Hope that helps
I have the TD172 from Japan. With shipping to Australia the TD173 is currently $100-$150 more than the TD172... I'm going to pass on this one at least for now.
I completely understand. These are priced pretty high currently which seems normal considering how new they are. Hoping they come down so more people are able to get them. 👍🏻 Really awesome tool.
Mine came with a thank you note and a paper crane. $165
That is awesome. I ordered something from Japan (it may have been a Makita accessory but I can’t remember) and I got the same thing. Really nice personal touch that makes a person want to do business with them again. 👍🏻
These look pretty sweet, but I won't pay that much for a tool that electronics heavy without a warranty. I know the quality of the parts is better, but electronics can be such a pain.
Very understandable. I was a little concerned about warranty issues but in the end I trusted Makita’s products to last longer than the warranty period. Hopefully Makita releases this in the US soon. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviews I wish they would let us have the made in Japan models instead of the Chinese made stuff. With the prices we are paying we should get the better stuff. Oh well, I guess I will just have to "suffer" 😉😁.
@@SaintFredrocks 😁 I hear ya. I am pretty hooked on these Japanese made impacts, honestly if it broke and I had no look getting it repaired I would probably just go buy another. Maybe I'm being a bit weird though. 😂
@@garnerreviews well I think it's an addiction. I play guitar, and I discovered GAS: guitar or gear acquisition syndrome. Damn if it isn't a real thing, and I'm an addict.
I just got back into woodworking and guess what, I now have TAS. I think you can figure that one out.
I made my addiction work for me this time: I sold a few pedals and bought the XGT hammer driver drill impact driver kit.
Wow I went the long way around the barn to say l figured out a way to rationalize the purchase with no warranty. It really isn't that much money, and you have a return period. Electronics tend to fail pretty quick if they are defective, so I will be purchasing a MIJ soon. Addiction is a terrible thing.
@@SaintFredrocks It’s nice having people understand the addiction. 🤣 Have fun with it and enjoy. 👍🏻 Let me know what you think of the XGT kit.
max nm?
It should be 180nm. Hope that helps and thanks for watching. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviewscan u give the link to the web site u ordered it?
@@WoodworkingCyclist this is where I purchased mine but any reputable seller on eBay should be fine. www.ebay.com/itm/225402539118?var=524389271702
Thanks for watching and commenting.
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I paid somewhere around 220 at the time of purchase but pricing and availability will vary. 👍🏻
Maybe DeWalt, oh yeah, 👌
Dewalt makes some great tools. They aren't my cup of tea but I can respect the choice. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviewsDeWalt is great specially nobody would ever try to steal them
@@OrangeMunchkinCat😂 Brutal.
Looks bad 🤢
Nah, it is the best. 😁👍🏻