Best Makita Multi Tools
Makita DTM50ZX5
Effective but hefty – A little heavier than I'd like but a good solid tool and once you sort through the multitude of available accessory blades / discs / etc. and settle… Read more
on a useful all round kit, expect to double the tool skin cost. Speaking of cost, the skin is relatively inexpensive by Makita standards so if you already have Makita batteries like we do then it's a good addition. I'm still finding out what it can do but so far it's been used for cutting PVC pipe, plunge cutting plaster, sanding in a tight space and removing old grout from between tiles prior to re-grouting. It's sort of like a grown up Dremel tool! It is reasonably hefty at a fraction over 2 kg using a 3Ah battery so I find it a little difficult to use in tight spaces and it's noisy so ear protection is a must but it's been able to do every job I've thrown at is to far with ease.
Great tool for hard to reach and fiddly jobs – This is a handy tool for those hard to reach jobs. It won't replace any of your other tools but it will definitely complement them. Great for neat… Read more
cutting, sanding odd shapes but don't expect it to cut metal other than nails, thin walled pipe or mild sheet.
If your into repairing/replacing tiles or re-grouting there is no better tool.
Great for removing difficult glues, sanding hard to get to spots.
This is not a tool you would want to use all day or to complete large jobs, it's the tool you'll reach for when you get to the most fiddly jobs and the ones requiring neat and precise workmanship!
Check EBay for blades & accessories as they can be expensive in store. Very easy to use, very precise, great for hard to reach jobs They are a little noisy when run at full speed. Accessories can be expensive so shop around!