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I'm a makita guy but in all honesty it's because I've been in that battery biome for 10 years. I hate the idea of having multiple batteries and chargers. When they change the profile enough to require new batteries, I might jump ship.
And to continue the honesty, I prefer plug in tools most times. I have an impact, drill/light duty hammer drill, 6inch cricle saw, and the 7.25 worm drive. Oh, and the blower for cleaning after work and drying out the jewels.
I'm in the same Boat. I've got a shit ton of their stuff and just keep buying more because I already have tge batteries. Have you gotten into their 40v stuff?
Not yet. I have 6 of the big 18v batteries, 2 mediums, and the two tiny ones they give you in the drill kit. The big ones are the ones I have at work. I have way more money sunk into batteries than tools. I was around when the first 9.6v (?) Makita drills came out and watched everyone just mow through batteries. Then Dewalt had hose huge oval ones. I know guys with chests full of obsolete tools because battery forms changed. That's why I'm gun shy about getting so many tools. I know they'll change form factors again and I'll be out there buying drills and saws, and all the things. Meanwhile, I still have a Skill Worndrive I've had for like 30 years that plugs in and I just need to change the oil when I remember.
(Also, great name. They just came out with a new album. It's really good)