I've still got some German-made Metabo 110v stuff from the early 90's still going strong, although not as well used as they were.An investment firm called KKR bought the power tool division from Hitachi in 2017 when they were diverging themselves of their non core assets - Hence the name change to HiKOKI (or just to add confusion Metabo HPT in the states), they weren't allowed to call themselves Hitachi. Hitachi-Koki previously bought out Metabo back in 2016. I think they actually made the rebrand sometime in 18/19
The kick never bothered me, like you say if you expect it it is not an issue.As long as you expect it, they are fine.
Not made in Ireland anymore I don’t think that factory’s there anymore. Quality isn’t in stuff anymore, even the new hitachi diggers aren’t a patch on the ones from the 00sThe alu housed ones are the best grinders I have ever had and you can still get them as far as I am aware. They are made in Ireland.
Well they still have them in stock so send that back for a refund and buy the real deal in the linkNot made in Ireland anymore I don’t think that factory’s there anymore. Quality isn’t in stuff anymore, even the new hitachi diggers aren’t a patch on the ones from the 00s
That's the stand-out thing for me with (older) Hitachi & Makita kit - user replaceable brushes, a sign of being built for maintenance not obsolescence.I always had Bosch 9" grinders but around 10 years ago I bought a Hitachi one. It's the one I do all my cutting with, its done an incredible amount of work without even needing brushes.
Then grab that bargain Hitachi/Hikoki G23MR before they run out and it will last you 20 years I was considering buying another seeing as you say they are discontinued but to be honest I don't think I have enough time left to knacker up the one I haveYe are all bragging about yere 7 or 8 year old gear and yere right but what your missing is I bought a 2013 makita cordless drill, done a power of work with it it was that good I bought another one in 2019 when I was putting up a shed here, I burnt out the drill in one shed. The problem is the crap that’s been produced in the last 3 years
I understand what you're saying - the problem is the 'consumer' wanting new stuff cheaper, 'better' (as in specs.) than what came before - not just tools, pretty much everything is a race to the bottom. Sometimes we have to accept that below a certain cost, things become disposable or one-time use. It's our collective own fault, I wish there were middle ground options, but there aren't.Ye are all bragging about yere 7 or 8 year old gear and yere right but what your missing is I bought a 2013 makita cordless drill, done a power of work with it it was that good I bought another one in 2019 when I was putting up a shed here, I burnt out the drill in one shed. The problem is the crap that’s been produced in the last 3 years
Well I had the choice of the 140 euro 2000 watt or the 200 euro 2400 watt I wouldn’t exactly call that cheap, i pulled out the old makita 9609b to save the dayI understand what you're saying - the problem is the 'consumer' wanting new stuff cheaper, 'better' (as in specs.) than what came before - not just tools, pretty much everything is a race to the bottom. Sometimes we have to accept that below a certain cost, things become disposable or one-time use. It's our collective own fault, I wish there were middle ground options, but there aren't.
same and like you its had loads of use and i still havent fitted new bushes in it yetMy 9" Makita has served me well for a decade. Still going strong despite the dust from masonry/tile cutting.
My oldest 4" Bosch is still going strong. (13 years) but had to strip clean and fix the flex after 11 years of service.