Makita...very sad, considering i have been using this product for so many years and like most things have always trusted it as a good quality product. I sold all my older machines and been upgrading to the newer models, i should have held onto the older stuff.
I have always rated Makita for woodworking, the older mitresaws LS 1013 which had the slides under the platform, the 3612 router had one for years never had a problem, the old "industrial" belt sander still works to this day, and as for the old 800 watt hammer drill, that machine was unbeakable.
Hilti for concrete and brick work, one thing i can say about HIlti if it wasnt for their shocking service from the reps and rep turnover rate they would be my first choice with any machine as their backup service speaks for itself when it comes to repairing old and new machines (yet to have a return) They have a repair warranty in place which makes them the leaders in the construction industry.They put their money where their mouth is when it comes to backing up the quality of their product. The only bummer is the service centre is in JHB and they dont do all the wood working tools.
and fluke for test equipment, their newer products come in "plastic", so i am glad i still have the older equipment which like the fluke 435 comes in a military spec pelican case. The only problem with fluke equipment is it normally gets stolen before it breaks.
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