![]() ![]() Unfortunately, that’s not likely to happen for a variety of reasons. From a consumer standpoint, being able to use one charger and any brand’s battery would make life a lot easier. I often dream of a day when all the tool companies come together to pursue a universal standard for chargers and batteries. For one thing, things can get messy when it comes to battery platforms and chargers. All that cordless goodness does come at a cost. ![]() Just about every power tool, including those many thought would “never” go cordless, are available in cordless platforms. Even outdoor power equipment is making the rapid progression toward cordless technology. We’re pretty sure their brand manager isn’t getting fired over the new color scheme, so let’s talk about these new tools, and why you might want to own them.Īs we all know, it’s a cordless world out there when it comes to power tools. Makita has recently made a chroma-curious move and released a new line of 18v Cordless tools in, wait for it, black! They sent us their 18V LXT Sub-Compact Combo Kit (CX200RB) several months ago, which includes both the Makita Sub-Compact Drill (XFD11ZB) and Makita Sub-Compact Impact Driver (XDT15ZB). Tool brands take their colors seriously, and when one of them deviates from the color everyone recognizes them by, it means one of two things: 1) They are making a statement to differentiate a particular tool, or, 2) their brand manager is getting fired. This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. ![]()
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