Makita 18V air duster with “powerful blast”—”This really works!” The highly anticipated new product is in short supply. AS180DZ

27 January 2023

“Powerful blast” might be overselling it (*´з`)

I haven’t used it much yet, butit’s “at a level that even a motorcycle shop can use”
It’s also great when you think, “Dragging out the air reel is a hassle?” or “It’s a pain to set up?”

Wouldn’t it be fantastic for homes without a compressor or for DIY projects?

Just imagine how convenient it is…
All those things you couldn’t do before without a compressorbecome possible the day it arrives…
Just like that.

Let me say this upfront: “No lingering air release”

This product is “squeeze to turn air on, release to turn off”

The cutoff when you release isn’t sharpwhich is unavoidable, but…
Unlike an air gunwhere you go“psst! psst!”and

release the pressure all at once,
it’s more like “whoooosh! whoooosh!”That’s the feeling.
There’s no actual problem with how it works, but… I did notice something felt a bit off.

“The use team” S/M/L/W nozzles

Well, as you can see,it comes with everything you could ask for—really nice.
Choose the nozzle based on your needs. I’m pretty sure I’lljust use the Lmost of the time.

“The don’t-use team” air pump/deflator and narrow-space attachments, etc.

I separate what I’ll use from what I won’t right away and put the unused ones inthe “unused tools box”right from the start.
Then, so I can find them quickly,I label them with a P-TOUCH—that’s the key.

The big hose is for air release—these five items are goodbye.

A filter for use in dusty areasis also included.
I decided to install it from the start.

Turn left to remove. Turn right to lock.

This makes it replaceable. There’s also a foam filter inside.

With the filter installed,the back sticks out a little,but it should resist getting dirty.

With the filter on,the air feel in your hand doesn’t change much,
so I think it’s fine. Let me use it a bit more.

Nozzle attachment and removal is “divine”—super easy, one-handed.

To attach, justpush it in,and to remove,turn it left.
This is why Makita is so great!

I label the nozzles from the “use team” with a P-TOUCH and keep them in a plain case. You can grab them instantly and check them quickly—no frustration.

When you buy a tool like this,the setup is crucial.