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Not a tool, but I got this guy in today and another one with charger and battery coming tomorrow. I never thought I would say this, but I'm now in the Milwaukee 12v line...prices were too good to pass up though. I'm giving this one to my old man and keeping the other one for myself. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk6 points
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Not as cool as @Stercorarius but I got the Milwaukee braking grinder to add to my stash, had to make the logical choice this way since I have the batteries already ...4 points
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Every manufacturer has their weak and strong points. You may see flexvolt as a weak point, but a lot of people see it as an extremely strong point. Far more people are going to buy into the flexvolt line from other brands than are going to quit Dewalt because the 20V line has stagnated a bit. On an unrelated note, last time I checked Dewalt was a bit less expensive than Bosch, Milwaukee, or Makita (in America) comparing apples to apples on individual tools. For some people that adds up to a couple extra tools for the same price and that's worth it even though the line might not always have the latest technology. Don't believe me? Makita had a cordless miter saw half a decade before Dewalt. The catch? When the 20V Dewalt miter saw was released you could get it for half the price of the Makita, and when the Makita version new it cost more than the Flexvolt miter saw now. If you want a steady, logical progression of updates Milwaukee is the only choice because they focus on the market. Dewalt is focused on the market but can't be rushed, and Makita is just making stuff up as it goes along.3 points
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Never really been a woodworking guy, but decided I needed a new hobby. As you probably have seen in my previous posts, I've setup a pretty nice little shop. Starting to churn out some good looking pens. Other items soon to follow. Most important , it's keeping me busy and relaxed at the same time ........2 points
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New soldering station, figured I'd give a digital one a shot but I'll still keep my tried and true analog station. Funnily enough, this costs less than replacing my analog station: Weekly Knipex:2 points
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Lol. I don't know why it's an afterthought. Same reason their cut-out tool is more expensive than similar competitors, or their mitre saw dust collection being terrible, or their nailers double punching and leaving marks. Either inexperience in that area of tools, or hubris . That Festool is the nicest drywall gun I've seen, but saying "even Festool has the attachment" is like saying "even Mercedes has AWD". It's a premium product; the details should be meticulous to justify the price.2 points
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My email said late 2016. No longer have the impact wrenches, so no backing out for me. Oh well. Frankly, the 10% refund is pretty nice, considering this appears to be purely Dewalt 's fuck up.2 points
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This came from Cpo today they are taking another 10% off though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk2 points
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Picked up a few items at cu woodshop today. Store is basically a rockler store. I love it. I priced out some cherry for the up coming vanity build. Think I'll wait a week or two to pick it up. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk1 point
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At first I found flexvolt such an odd ball for no reason but the more I look at them the more I like them, I'm picking up the circular saw and recip saw once its out and once they release an impact and xrp drill in that line up its goodbye 20v for me. Its no conspiracy that they will end the 20v line up I reckon maybe not in a year or so but they will.1 point
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This is realistically just a slight different take on the M18 HD9.0. They talk up compatibility, and at first I bought it, but there's never a time when I would want to use slim packs on heavy duty tools, and even on the circular saws and sawzall etc. I would rather buy a 9.0. If I did feel like working my wrist harder for little reason I could put a 9.0 on an impact driver or light...but you could do that with FlexVolt backwards compatibility. I argued the red way initially but realized I was arguing for the need to use small batteries on heavy duty tools; it seemed like stupidity to me at that point. I realize more batteries cost more money but batteries don't last forever and aren't free anyway, and speaking realistically the FlexVolt batteries are pretty good value. Put it this way; if the new M18 mitre or sds max etc couldn't run off a 5.0 or 6.0 pack I wouldn't cry. It's really just a hypothetical "get you out of a jam" scenario.1 point
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I never use power tools or OPE without hearing protection. However, a 100 db tool is several orders of magnitude louder than a 75 db tool. In fact, a 32 db rated pair of hearing protectors, the best you can buy, will only lower the 100 down to 70, thereby making it just about as loud as the other WITHOUT hp. I'm thinking you'd have to double up so as not to kill your hearing and wearing ear plugs AND ear muffs is a bit over the top, imo.1 point
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I was not too excited about the Flexvolt line and was not going to jump in. What I like about DeWalt is I can buy them all most any where. They have great promo at most online retailers and big box stores. When CPO and others offered a free tool with purchase....I jumped in to Flexvolt with both feet. All said and done I will have 6 new tools, batteries and 3 chargers, for about $1100. I can use the Flexvolt batteries in my 20 volt tools and now no need to buy any 5 amp batteries. Did I need them....no, but after watching all the reviews had to have them. It is taking longer to get them then hoped for but a couple months from now it will all be forgotten. When I use those free impacts I received, I will be grinning ear to ear. [emoji481] @ToughToolReviews on Instragram1 point
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Lol seriously. Fuel was the only serious line of brushless tools for quite some time. Makita has been putting out nice units now, and FlexVolt looks great, but Milwaukee was the leader and innovator for quite some time. FlexVolt is, to my understanding, why 20v Max output has been slow and intermittent. The blitz of new gear was worth the wait I feel. Others may not, I wasn't sitting in yellows camp praying for new tools; I bought existing solutions. I wouldn't expect an XR recip from them anytime soon. An XR circular saw IS coming though. 6.5" would be my guess.1 point
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I've known of whirlwind for a while. It looks like really great tech but he's been trying to license it for years now and no one is biting. My guess is that the big players operate on such thin margins that they'd rather spend the $$$ on their own R&D than have an ongoing licensing cost (capex vs oppex for those on the business end of finance). Its to a real shame because it looks like A great idea. I just wish someone would buy it up and package it as an add on so you don't have to spend 3 grand on a sawstop to be safe.1 point
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With the 15% off from the fourth, plus the 10% off (assuming it will actually be 8.5% off) taking the total to 23.5% I guess I can't complain too much. BUT this is bull. I want my freakin' saw.1 point
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Nice work bro! A lathe is next on my list after a table saw. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk1 point
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Welcome to the forum. I wish collets had a wider range, but that 5% difference is not trivial for fitting something in a collet. That said, if you really tighten it down I'd expect it to grip a 6mm bit passably so the collet is probably shot. Check if the gaps cut into the collet are closing completely and you can file them wider to fit smaller bits if needed. too much and bits will start to wobble though.1 point
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You're gonna be a busy man Chris, however we do expect a play by play of that new shop ....lol Thanks guys !!! In the middle of turning one right now for my dad (84)... So he can do his puzzles in style ....1 point
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Awesome job Buddy. I can't wait to get my new shop up in running and turn some again!1 point
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Fresh off the charger all 18v batteries are 20v but the second you pull the trigger it drops to 18v but in America the marketing rules are not as strict as Europe so they can market them as 20v so that's why dewalt a are called 20v max because the maximum they will ever be is 20v straight off a charger ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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Good, if it's not relaxing that would defeat the the very purpose of the hobby lol1 point
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This guy had to swap out a Dewalt Cordless for a Hilti Powder Actuated!!1 point
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I really like the white but it reminds me of the compact and for some reason that bothers me and I have no idea why? [emoji43] Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk1 point
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So I had to share this today I get a text from my really good friend who's working around the house and his Ryobe drill and a few other tools just don't work anymore well or broken nor do the batteries hold a charge etc. you know you're like 1-2 years old ha ha. He asked me what I think you should that'll be a good deal. I told him to go to Home Depot right now and buy the Milwaukee M18 fuel impact driver and hammer drill combo kit.... ... 20 minutes later I get a text message: on sale for $350 right now plus you get a free tool - he chose the circular saw Hahaha. I thought it was pretty funny and cool.1 point
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Bunch of freebies from Dan and Eric today, thanks boys!! Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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I've got that stack myself. It's a great one. Good buy dude. Regardless of price. I think I paid like 45 for mine on clearance and they are normally over a hundred.1 point
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$16 total. No torpedos left though. Bits are down to sub $4. I got one other thing but it is on will call and will show it when I get it. All I'll say is it was worth using the hf coupon on[emoji2] Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk1 point
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I went back the next day and shelves were wiped, should have grabbed the lot when I was there Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk1 point
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Buy a couple more (gpl3t) and sell them to me, got a couple guys that want one! Cheapest i can find them for is $80, I'm serious about this Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk1 point