My impression was that Makita was only made in Japan.
Some of the ones over $300 are still made in Japan. Most of the cheaper ones are now made in China. So far Makita still make their batteries in Japan. -I will NOT buy Chinese batteries.
The products that are made by Makita are tools such as cordless drills, saws, hammers, chainsaw, and numerous other item. They mainly care industrial power tools.
Makita power tools are made in teal green. Makita also produces tool bags and drill bit cases in this same color. Makita power tools can be found at mass market retailers such as Home Depot.
Right now it is German Based Dolmar Makita owns Dolmar so i dont see anything chaging.
The Makita 12V battery will work with many different power tools such as the power drill for LCT208W. The Makita 12V battery is primarily for power drill tools.
In the UK they have a place in Milton Keynes They can also be bought from Cromwell Industrial Supplies cromwell.co.uk
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The quality should meet you needs. I would say for a first set they are not a bad option. However, if you plan on using them quite regularly you may want to look into Craftsman or Snap-on as they offer a higher quality and a better warranty.
Makita power tools come with a one-year limited warranty that covers defects in workmanship. Also, if you are not satisfied with your Makita tool, you may return it within 30 days for a refund.
The majority of Makita tools come with the standard one year limited warranty, which covers manufacturers defects. They also have a great return policy if an individual is not happy with their tools.
Makita vacuums are made by the Makita Corporation. Makita Corporation is a tool company bases in Japan.
Most Makita power tools currently sold in North America are manufactured in Japan or China. Here are a few exceptions to this rule:3" x 18" belt sander - made in Englandchain saws - made in GermanyMakita's blue-and-black cordless tools and some corded tools (e.g., AVT hammer drills, the 3 amp multi-tool, and the venerable 3" x 24" belt sander) are still made in Japan.A few of Makita's corded (e.g., some 10" and 12" sliding compound mitre saws, and the 3-1/4" planer ) and cordless tools (e.g., 9.6V tile saw) are assembled in the USA.Makita's 5007FA 7-1/4" circular saw, 9005BZ 5" angle grinder, and 6013BR 1/2" corded drill are currently assembled in Canada.
An 18 volt Makita battery is used in power tools. These batteries are mainly used as a replacement for the Makita BL1830. They can reach a full charge in only 30 minutes.