Over on amazon I see that there are new Makita 12 CXT tools.
Makita VJ04Z 12V MAX CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw
Uses U style blades so you will be using an allen wrench to change blades.
0-2,900 strokes per minute
Weighs only 3.8 lbs
Dust port for use with a vacuum provides efficient dust management
Left and right 45 ° bevel
Cutting capacity:
65mm in Wood
2mm in Steel
4mm in Aluminum
Size 3.4 x 9.9 x 8.6 inches
Makita CC02Z 12V MAX CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tile/Glass Saw, 3-3/8"
Rotational speed 1,600 RPMs
25.5mm depth of cutting @ 90 °
16.5 mm depth of cutting @45 °
4.9 pounds
Size 8.5 x 12.9 x 7.6 inches
While looking at the Makita Japanese website I also see a:
Rechargeable multi-tool
With an led light
6,000 to 20,000 rpms
● stepless dial
● restart prevention function
● Soft Start
Rechargeable Radio
The only chance i see is a battery terminal for the 12 volt Max CXT battery. Looks like the old stick style battery port is removed.
10.8V Run time off a 12 volt CXT battery.
(BL1013) 1.5Ah About 8.5 hours
(BL1015) 4.0Ah About 9.5 hours
(BL1040B) 4.0Ah About 26 hours
Use time is (approximate)
Rechargeable fan jacket
Looks like a new adapter for the makita cooling jacket for the CXT battery. Hope the Jacket, Radio and multi-tool come to the us soon. on a side note I have the makita 12cxy drill and impact and loved them. How was this for my first post? Thanks for reading!
All the specs are off the Makita Japanese website and amazon.com
