I've been toying with picking one of these up on and off for a while, but always managing without. This is the cheapest I've seen it so finally picked it up - cheaper than the lower end model in the range and a fair bit cheaper than anywhere else I've found it.
Bare tool, appropriate case (141354-7) is £20 at toolstop, which is a pretty good deal as well, if needed and if you can find £5 worth of other stuff to put to good use to qualify for free shipping.
Happy sawing.
Top comments
mistertad111 to marshy51
10 Apr 164#7
Makita UK: "Model DJR182 has been developed as a sister tool of DJR181. Featuring higher cost-competitiveness than the current model."
Translation: "We cheaped out a bit more on the 182 as compared to the 181 to save a few pennies"
Latest comments (34)
micky316
13 Apr 16#34
mine arrived today great tool It was boxed with two blades
realtek
12 Apr 16#33
I agree, having the right tool for the job is key. I've spent years 'managing' but i cannot explain how useful some of these things are. Worth taking the plunge every now and again!
bojangles
11 Apr 16#24
Why spend £80+ if you have always managed without one.
You can get Screwfix Cordless Erbauer brand for £60
smugjojo to bojangles
12 Apr 16#30
And the price of several batteries to use with it is...........
mistertad111 to bojangles
12 Apr 16#32
Because "managing" and having the correct tool for the job are not the same thing, and because I already have a stack of Makita batteries and charger, as do I'm sure many (all?) others who have bought this?
And also, because reciprocating saws are just about the most fun there is in power tools.
Supercharged
12 Apr 16#31
I think the idea with these deals at they're aimed at people who already have batteries - i.e. they've got a drill set already.
smugjojo
12 Apr 16#29
3.0Ah batteries. Bear in mind that you do not have to run them flat as they are memory protected so you can use for 10mins then start a reccharge.
MrJed
11 Apr 16#25
Can you use this model one handed? I used the makita DJR185Z mini recip saw at the weekend to cut up an old wooden shed, but I needed the one handed use it permits to do it.
It annihilated it :smiley:
rthirlby to MrJed
12 Apr 16#28
Two hands needed, it's heavy and vicious
wilf1234
11 Apr 16#27
seems to have been this price for a while?
micky316
11 Apr 16#26
1-3 weeks delivery at this price or +£6 elsewhere in stock
bailey87
11 Apr 16#23
Gotta love a saw that gives something back
realtek
11 Apr 16#22
Don't have a battery one but have mains driven, seldom used but when I do use it, its a life saver... some jobs are virtually impossible without one. Brilliant bit of kit. Defo recommend!
Supercharged
11 Apr 16#21
What Ah are these? Just be careful as I think this is keyed so it only takes the 3Ah and above as I have a 1.5 and it doesn't fit... the reason being is that you can get through a 3Ah battery in 15 minutes if using it non-stop.
Awesome tool though - using mine pretty much all day yesterday cutting up wood!
Makkand
11 Apr 16#20
Maybe the tablets should take you!
smugjojo
11 Apr 16#19
OP - Free delivery included?????
thekudos
11 Apr 16#16
Just bought a used dewalt 36v on fleabay for £88 plus £22pp but thinking I should go for something like this as it covered in paint and dust and probably on last legs.
how much are batteries for this?
smugjojo to thekudos
11 Apr 162#18
what made you buy it then?
smugjojo
11 Apr 16#17
I have 3 new 1830 batteries - they charge up in 22 minutes as they are fan cooled, so no problem. But you should know that though, surely......./
ifitsfreeitsmine
11 Apr 16#15
Awesome bit of kit
Simes123
11 Apr 161#14
It's not that bad - you can saw up a pallet on one 4ah battery. It was more an observation than a complaint. It's a seriously powerful recip saw - it's a beast. The only time I've noticed the battery use is when I've been continuously sawing up firewood. For most tasks, the battery outlives the task.
Groovii D
10 Apr 161#13
cheers op, bargain.
Makkand
10 Apr 16#3
Hmmm...If I saw with this, will it try to saw with me!!??
CoolElectronics to Makkand
10 Apr 161#12
Keep taking the tablets............
robertoegg
10 Apr 16#11
right folks, help us out. I want to be chopping pallets / skip wood / tree boughs for my stove. Would I be better placed investing in something like this or a chainsaw?
chickentikkaman
10 Apr 161#10
Oh Makita you will never know, anything about my home.........
jimmyt11
10 Apr 16#9
Bought this a few months back and I must say it's fantastic. From speaking to others it's the preferred 18v recip saw.
Simes123
10 Apr 16#6
I have one of these - awesome bit of kit. Thought I'd seldom use it, but there is rarely a job I don't. Great for demolition, cutting steel, pallets, nails, or just getting a saw into awkward places. Heavy on battery but so good.
mistertad111 to Simes123
10 Apr 161#8
Just how heavy on batteries? I have a stack of BL1830s but none of the larger ones - I don't mind the odd swap, but too frequently might be a bit of a pain.
marshy51
10 Apr 16#4
Anybody know the difference between this and the DJR182Z?
mistertad111 to marshy51
10 Apr 164#7
Makita UK: "Model DJR182 has been developed as a sister tool of DJR181. Featuring higher cost-competitiveness than the current model."
Translation: "We cheaped out a bit more on the 182 as compared to the 181 to save a few pennies"
rthirlby
10 Apr 16#5
Have one of these, highly recommend for rough quick cuts. Had to chop up some old fence posts 4" thick with big nails in and it was like a knife through butter. Eats batteries though so make sure you have two.
mistertad111
10 Apr 16#2
Yeah, definitely one for someone already bought into Makita's 18v system - a single battery and charger on their own would probably be more than the tool again.
tek-monkey
10 Apr 16#1
If I had the kit already I'd be tempted, but can't justify extra on batteries that fit nothing else I own. Still voting hot as good if you own compatible kit.
![Fresh Breakfast Meat Box (Using code) @ Campbells Meat [Haggis / Lorne Sausage / Bacon / Black Pudding & More]](/images/topics/208684_1.jpg)
![[Xbox One] Q. u. b. e: Director's Cut on Deals with Gold](/images/topics/208716_1.jpg)
Opening post
Bare tool, appropriate case (141354-7) is £20 at toolstop, which is a pretty good deal as well, if needed and if you can find £5 worth of other stuff to put to good use to qualify for free shipping.
Happy sawing.
Top comments
Translation: "We cheaped out a bit more on the 182 as compared to the 181 to save a few pennies"
Latest comments (34)
You can get Screwfix Cordless Erbauer brand for £60
And also, because reciprocating saws are just about the most fun there is in power tools.
It annihilated it :smiley:
Awesome tool though - using mine pretty much all day yesterday cutting up wood!
how much are batteries for this?
Translation: "We cheaped out a bit more on the 182 as compared to the 181 to save a few pennies"