Makita 18V Brushless Laminate Trimmer (Router) Skin DRT50Z $256 Delivered (Was $299) @ Bunnings

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Ben the Panda on 12/10/2024 - 14:29 bunnings.com.au (516 clicks)
Last edited 12/10/2024 - 15:46 by 1 other user

Sydney Tools is selling it for $357.5 and even with their Makita Roadshow $50 bouns points it still ends up dearer than that at Bunnings.

This price is even lower than the imported one from Amazon.

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  WhyAmICommenting on 12/10/2024 - 14:30

  -1

  r/dontputyourdickinthat

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    HamBoi69 on 12/10/2024 - 14:47

    +6

    Username checksout

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  xrailgun on 12/10/2024 - 15:32

  is this different from a router?

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    Ben the Panda on 12/10/2024 - 15:45

    +1

    It is a router.

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    Sleepycat3 on 12/10/2024 - 18:06

    +4

    Laminate trimmer is for lighter duty and has limited adjustments compared to a fully featured router. Think of the laminate trimmer as a Router Lite.

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      jimboss on 12/10/2024 - 21:21

      And laminate trimmers are 1/4" / 12mm collet size compared to (usually) routers being 1/2" / 25mm. Laminate trimmers are much friendlier when handheld.

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        wayne7190 on 12/10/2024 - 22:20

        +1

        Basically what you say but it's 6.35mm (1/4) and 12.7mm (1/2)
        These trimmer has less power so less shaking when you use. Also they can be use in tricky places where a normal router won't fit.
        They are more suited for jobsite instead of workshops where a normal router is much better in most situations.

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          jimboss on 13/10/2024 - 08:44

          @wayne7190: Of course, good pickup and correction!

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  Maxx Power on 12/10/2024 - 16:27

  I bought a knock-off last year for less than $80 and as a backyard user I can't tell the difference:
  https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007732852253.html

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    phoenixpan on 12/10/2024 - 22:51

    It's a Chinese version, probably not made from where this one is made but still legit. Curious does it come with 3-foot plug or 2-foot? I planned to get an orbital sander but the seller says it's a 2-foot plug that cannot be used directly in AU, not sure if this is the same case. Thanks.

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      parker2004au on 13/10/2024 - 07:21

      +2

      Isn't it battery powered?

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        phoenixpan on 13/10/2024 - 10:49

        Oh? That explains, the orbital sander I was looking is corded…maybe they are cheap because they are corded? Let reconfirm with the seller. Thanks for reminding me!

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    MisterNobody on 13/10/2024 - 10:04

    I havent bought any generic or knock off makita gear, but I think its a huge plus for backyard makita owners.

    Makita quality is great, but they are so overpriced its not funny. There's a lot of discussion around this and its justification but none of it stacks up. The bottom line is, Makita (Milwaukee, …) charge it becuase people pay it.