>>> BlackFriday Makita BUB182Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Blower - Bare-tool
Product Features
- Makita-built variable 3-speed motor produces a maximum air velocity of 179 MPH
- Compact design at only 20-3/4 inches long and weighs only 3.9 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
- Soft grip handle provides increased comfort on the job
- 3-year warranty on tool
This blower is an excellent addition to Makita's LXT lineup of tools. Like all of the LXT tools the blower is quite powerful very rugged lightweight and well thought out. Its small size and very light weight make it all the more useful and portable. It performs the shop duties of an air blow gun without the need of a compressor and hoses. The variable speed function is invaluable from heavy volume in cleaning out the buildup of dust and chips in tablesaws and planers to the light "dusting off" needed on shelving and drawers (without blowing away the contents). It is equally as impressive on a job site as in the shop. The ability to clean off all the dust on your clothing from working around heavy sawdust drywall dust etc. - this alone makes the blower a must have.
It would be hard to justify the purchase of this if it were to be the only LXT tool one were buying given the fact that a charger and battery together will run $100+. But for someone with other LXT tools already having a charger and batteries this is definitely a worthwhile investment. The nozzle of the blower (the long black tube) is made of heavy rubber and detaches with a simple twist. This flexible nozzle can readily be flexed (bent) to point the blower into hard to reach areas. The simple "twist to remove" breaks the blower down to ultimate portability. It would almost fit in a toolbox! LXT batteries give it plenty of power and runtime; much more than one would anticipate from a battery powered device.
As far as the vacuum functionality the nozzle is simply removed from the blower port and twisted onto the air intake port. Then a collection bag (not supplied with blower) is attached to the output to collect the vacuumed debris. However I found this configuration to be too awkward to be really useful. I did purchase a bag approx. $16 from a tool supply house but am not impressed with transforming this into a vacuum. It would do in a pinch but certainly not something I could make a habit of. The cloth bag is identical to one found on a Makita belt sander plate joiner or similar device. If you want one do an internet search for Makita #122321-1; that is the part number of the dust collection bag. Better yet Makita has just introduced a new 18v LXT vacuum quite similar to a dustbuster; the Makita BCL180ZW. I don't have one yet but am ordering one. It should prove to be another "must have" addition to the LXT tool bag.
For heavy yard usage and constant leaf blowing a larger electric or gas blower would be more appropriate. But for the other 90% of the time where a portable blower would fit the bill this Makita is as handy as a shirt pocket.
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