COMPANY FOCUS - BY PETER BRETT
The Tools
I was lucky enough to have a hands-on with a few of the range of new 36V tools which will soon be available in stores. I started with the CR36DA reciprocating saw that will cut 130mm diameter mild steel pipe or 120mm thickness of wood. It is an impressive machine that weighs in at around 3.4Kgs. With a smooth and powerful brushless motor providing the oomph, I cut several slices off some 50mm thick scaff olding planks in short time. Yes, it’s powerful - but very civilised too. Cordless circular saws are a staple of my toolbox, and two new models – the C3606DA and C3607DA - showed
corded saws might soon be relegated to off-site duties. They are genuinely powerful and fast cutting – I witnessed one of these cutting through a 50mm thick and 50cm wide softwood plank in about 14 seconds. Another builders’ staple is an angle grinder. The HiKOKI G3613DB angle grinder in the demo tent was making enough sparks to be impressive, but also cutting through steel tube at a lick too. The paddle switch and slimmer grip handle suited my tastes in angle grinder handling, as well as the powerful brushless motor. If it’s wrist-bending torque you need, the DV36DAX cordless combi is not only compact but also sports a massive 138Nm of torque. There is a reason it comes with a long auxiliary handle as standard – to remind users it is necessary to help keep all that torque safely directed.
Hitachi to HiKOKI – What Dealers Should Know
On present indications, the transfer from Hitachi to HiKOKI should be seamless from the dealer point of view. Old Hitachi warranties and spare parts availability will be respected by HiKOKI, so users will not need to ditch perfectly good Hitachi tools. In fact, they may last for years more and can still be repaired. Dealers will also not be left with piles of discounted Hitachi tools while they wait for new HiKOKI stock to arrive. At the launch, we were reassured stocks of tools were on the high seas, or already warehoused ready for distribution.
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The change from Hitachi to HiKOKI promises much – not least huge financial backing for the brand and the freedom of the new company to design and develop even more innovative tools for we consumers. We are becoming quite used to being spoilt for choice by HiKOKI.
TBH September, 2018
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