Makita 18V Brushless Compact One Handed Recipro Saw XRJ08Z

A new Makita 18V Brushless Compact One Handed Recipro Saw XRJ08Z has been announced recently. Let’s check it out.

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Makita 18V Brushless Compact One Handed Recipro Saw XRJ08Z – Features

Makita’s latest 18V one handed recipro saw appears to be their best compact model to date. At least on paper in terms of specs. It has a slightly larger stroke length at 7/8″ and a bit more SPM at 0-3,100 than their XRJ07 sub-compact model. Though a bit longer at a still compact 14-3/8″ length. It weighs 5.5 lbs with battery although a battery is not included so BYOB (bring your own battery).

The design changes quite a bit on this model. For example, unlike the rotary hammer style design on the XRJ07 model, this new model has a design more akin to a Hackzall but with a finger guard. Makita calls it a handle loop and says this helps with cutting efficiency by giving the tool added rigidity.

As shown above, I like that Makita put some good features into their tool. It has a pivoting shoe for better placement when cutting. Also the blade holder has a tab that makes it easier to rotate to change blades. I would have preferred a blade release lever on the body of the tool but this solution is better than what you’d find on a Milwaukee hackzall as those don’t have that tab and is harder to rotate in such a cramped space behind the shoe.

Other features include a design with 40% lower vibration when compared with the XRJ07ZB model. This is thanks to a counterweight mechanism. A built in LED light helps with low light. It also has a feature called constant feed control to minimize slowing down when the going gets tough.

Makita 18V Brushless Compact One Handed Recipro Saw XRJ08Z – Runtime

How much work can it get done on one battery? Makita says that this reciprocating saw can get up to 90 cuts in 2×10 lumber and up to 50 cuts in 1″ schedule 80 steel pipe. That’s how much you can roughly expect to cut with a 5.0 ah battery according to Makita. No doubt thanks to its brushless motor.

Makita 18V Brushless Compact One Handed Recipro Saw XRJ08Z – Availability & Pricing

This new cordless recipro saw is said to be available in December 2022. It’s already available for pre-order at the time of writing. It is currently sold as a baretool for about $169.

Manufacturer Bullet List

• 0 – 3,100 strokes per minute combined with a 7/8” stroke length for faster and more efficient cutting
• Up to 55% faster cutting*
• Low vibration design; up to 40% less vibration**
• One-handed grip is positioned to firmly transmit force to the workpiece while using tool with one hand
• Loop-shaped handle guard provides tool rigidity for improved cutting efficiency
• Equipped with counterweight mechanism to achieve low vibration when cutting
• Spring assisted keyless blade ejection allows for one-handed blade removal eliminating the need to touch hot blades
• Compact and ergonomic design at 14-3/8” long
• Weighs only 5.5 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue (battery not included)
• Constant speed control minimizes reduction in cutting speed under load
• Up to 90 cuts in 2×10 lumber with 5.0Ah battery (battery not included)
• Up to 50 cuts in 1″ schedule 80 steel pipe with 5.0Ah battery (battery not included)
• Variable speed trigger for a variety of cutting applications
• “Tool-less” blade change system allows for faster blade installation
• Built-in L.E.D. light illuminates the work area
• Pivoting shoe plate provides consistent contact with material allowing for a smoother cut
• Lock-off switch helps prevent accidental starts

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