It's important to note that STAR Protection is only for the 18V LXT line, one of Makita's three battery systems. But what exactly is STAR Protection, and how do you know if your Makita 18V tools ...

similar in shape to Makita batteries but lacking Makita logos. These are generic battery packs, intended to be used as a cheaper replacement for the genuine article. These generic battery packs ...

Battery-powered tools have become a major part of the power tool market, and it includes all of the best (and worst) major ...

[Eggmont] was facing this dilemma with a Makita battery from a broken angle grinder and decided to make a USB charger out of it. [Eggmont] took the simplistic approach, using an old cigarette ...