#Power Tools

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Brushless Drum Vacuum for Makita 18V Batteries (Bare Tool): Fitment and Accessory Checklist Before Ordering

This is the bare-tool version: a brushless drum vacuum that runs on Makita-format 18V batteries, sold without a battery or charger. That makes it a good fit if you already own Makita 18V packs and want one more tool on the same platform, but a poor fit if you are starting from zero, since you will need to buy a battery and charger separately. Before ordering, check three things. First, confirm the battery interface: the listing states Makita compatibility, but Makita has more than one 18V generation, so verify that your specific pack fits the slide terminal. Second, work out what accessories you actually need — drum vacuums are usually used with a hose and nozzle set, and the listing does not spell out every included part, so confirm with the seller whether the hose, nozzles and filter are in the box. Third, check the capacity and suction class against the job: fine building dust, workshop chips and household dirt have different demands, and a cordless drum unit is not the same as a mains-powered dust extractor for heavy site work.

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Cordless Tile Laying Machine Buying Guide: 9-Speed Tile Vibration Leveler for Makita 18V Battery, 400KG Rated

A cordless tile vibration leveler for setting large-format tiles and stone without leaving hollow spots, with nine speed settings and a quoted 400KG rating. Because it runs on Makita 18V batteries rather than a built-in pack, it is almost certainly a bare tool: you supply the battery and charger, and the listing does not confirm they are included, so verify before buying. Nine speeds let you tone the vibration down for thin wall tiles and up for heavy floor slabs, and going cordless means no trailing lead across a wet floor. Check that the battery interface is the Makita 18V system you already own and confirm what is in the box with the seller.