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Makita LXDT04CW Compact Driver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 12-09-2012 3:14 pm

Over the years Makita has built an impressivetool lineup for its excellent 18V battery system. This systemoffers more choices than any other battery system available today.The LXDT04CW impact driver fills the spot of the compact, yetpowerful everyday driver in the lineup. Let's take a look at how itdid in our shop.

The LXDT04CW impact driver

Unlike most Makita tools the LXDT04CW is styled in white insteadof the traditional turquoise. The LXDT04CW is part of Makita's"compact" line of tools, which are all designed in wh

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Makita 9557PB Grinder Review
by Lorenz Prem on 10-16-2012 4:15 pm

Large grinders are powerful machines. Afterusing one the smaller grinders feel underpowered and fragile.Makita designed the 9557PB to break this pattern.

The 9557PB is a small grinder with a large motor. It can dosmall work with the power and speed provided by a full sizegrinder. Let's take a look at what the 9557PB brings to thetable.

The Design

The Makita 9557PB is a small 4 1/2" angle grinder. Makita wantsthe 9557PB to fill in where larger grinders would be toocumbersome. Following the standar

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