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Does anyone know if DeWalt makes a screwdriver or driver bit like the Milwaukee ECX series. Over the years I always wondered what type of screw head were on electrical outlets and switches. I just used a flatblade screw driver on them but it was never a great fit and the blade always manages to slip out. The other day I was watching a YouTube video and the guy mention the ECX is made for those screws so thats what got me looking into this. I have a lot of work left on a upgrade project so this could make life easier. I could just buy the Milwaukee but everything I have is pretty much DeWalt so I’d like to stick with it because I have had good luck with this brand, and I like yellow better than red.

Why not? Why does anyone want a brushless tool? I'd say mostly because of the extended run time, it's a better technology as long as it wasn't two or three times the price. DeWalt would be the first to offer one so it would make it unique in its own cool way. Either way, I'm sure the new one will be just fine with or without brushless. I just hope they design it with the new ergonomic hand grip, it would make a world of difference.

Do you think it will be Brushless? Yes?

Awesome thanks for the heads up, looking forward to it.

I cannot find a DeWalt 20V caulking gun anywhere so I guess they don't make one. Milwaukee, Makita and a few others have them. I know DeWalt use to make a 18V but now that I've switched over to the 20V that doesn't do much good. Anyone know if there's one available or am I right about them being no longer.

Looks like it's meant for use in an impact for sure.

Anyone use these and like them? I've been searching for info on these and it seems they have had mostly good with some bad ratings. The only real negative I've read was that if you drilled a hole and wanted to enlarge it with another pilot point it won't work because of the design of the tip. You need a 135 degree split point taper bit because they self center themselves. If you want to drill a specific size hole first shot they are great. I think they are primarily used for drilling in metal but obviously will work on just about anything.

That's odd, the metal head is rated as being 5X stronger than the 2X black plastic head version. It's designed to take the torque a little better for those tougher jobs. Neither one is a substitute for a right angle drill but will usually work well enough under occasional general use. If you plan on using it primarily for repatedly boring 1.25" holes with spade bits through studding don't do it because it won't last very long.

I did a comparison at the store and hands down the 20V is lighter and the grip feels so much better. I looked for some reveiws on YouTube and this one in particular was pretty thorough. Even the other reviews praised the DEWALT 20V. One of the biggest advantage that the DEWALT had was the great feel in the hand and the way the accessories locked into the quick release chuck compared to the competition.

I think the only time you would be running the cordless tool for extended periods of time would be if you were sanding with it. That function alone would drain the batteries the quickest I would think.

Aside from the DWE315K being 120V 3.0A electric motor is the DCS355D1 20V up to pare as far as in a performance comparison. Can the 20V give the electric tool a run for the money or is it lacking behind some in the power dept. Being brushless the batteries are suppose to give more run time so how long do the 2.0ah batteries last before needing a charge? Does one feel better than the other, the hand grip area is shaped a little different on both.

WOOPS I POSTED THIS IN THE WRONG SECTION, Aside from the DWE315K being 120V 3.0A electric motor is the DCS355D1 20V up to pare as far as in a performance comparison. Can the 20V give the electric tool a run for the money or is it lacking behind some in the power dept. Being brushless the batteries are suppose to give more run time so how long do the 2.0ah batteries last before needing a charge? Does one feel better than the other, the hand grip area is shaped a little different on both.

How's this, it's the best I can come up with. With this arrangement it can securely hold 4 blades when they are doubled up. In the last picture, if you trim this plastic bead flush and down low enough to clear the knob on the depth bracket it will fit in this spot straighter. The bracket sits offset a little because the knob is contacting the bead. Turning the knob in till its snug secures the bracket in place.

Yah I'd like to know to. I've spent way to much time playing with it trying to figure out how everything fits in there correctly. All those little raised plastic dividers and gaps are worst than a jig saw puzzle. They have to be there for a reason. I'm thinking about cutting them all out and just having an open box and dump everything into it if I don't get this figured out soon.

Is it still advisable every tenth time you charge your Lion 20V batteries to leave them on the charger for at least 10 hours to equalize the individual cells in the battery pack. I cannot find this in the owners manuals with any of the 20V tools I bought. It was recommended to do this with the 18V Lion batteries.

Thanks guys this is the first time I've seen anything about this. Honestly at this point I don't know what to think about it. The more complicated things get the more that can go wrong. Next thing you know hackers will find away to get into your tools and start messing with you. Everything electronic now days has flaws.

Anyone know anything about these batteries. What's with the Bluetooth? http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-batteries-dcb203bt-2.aspx#tabs http://www.dewalt.com/ToolWhatsNew/Tools.aspx

Well I kind of thought the same thing. There has to be something different in the design for them to designate a different type number. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the chuck. I check out the chucks on the DCD790 in every store I go into that sells them. I've noticed that if you try to spin the chuck with your hand in either direction it barely moves then stops like there's a lot of resistance. The Type 3 I checked out had the same style chuck but you can spin it and it spins several revelutions before coming to a stop. Might not sound like a big deal but the one that spins easier feels a lot smoother than all the tighter ones I've seen on Type 1 and 2 models.

Does anyone have a clue what the difference is between a DCD790 Type 1, 2, and 3 model? This Brushless tool really hasn't been out all that long compared to a lot of other tools on the market and it apparently has already had some type of changes made to it few times.

Anyone have this set and do they work as good as advertised? I've always used the basic style of these tools but am curious about the compound design. Im guessing they must work simular to bolt cutters they way they increase pressure at the jaws. Are they to long, awkward, end heavy, etc. Pros/Cons anyone?

Nothing in their ad mentioning if the new DEWALT Oscillating 5-Piece Set can be used with DeWalt's own Oscilating Multitools. The ad is focused on universal fitment for use with all major brands but doesn't say whether it will work on on their own tools. Anybody know if it's designed to work or is it strictly for the competition? If I was to guess I say probably but you never know. If DeWalt can make attachments that can work on theirs and everyone's else's without the use of an adapter then why can't all the others do it. Is DeWalt finally the first to come out with something kool for everyone? MPN:DWA4216 SKU:DWA4216 The DEWALT DWA4216 oscillating 5-Pc. Set is designed with universal fitments for use on all major brands of oscillating tools (no adapter required). This is a variety set of blades for multiple applications and the tough case is versatile and allows user to customize compartments to fit a wide variety of oscillating accessories. Includes (2) DWA4203 oscillating wood w/nails blade - designed for wood cutting, (1) DWA4206 oscillating fast cut wood blade - designed for fast cuts in wood, (1) DWA4213 oscillating flush cut blade - designed for flush cuts on a variety of applications and (1) DWA4217 oscillating rigid scraper blade - designed for scraping applications.

I've had that IVAC bookmarked for just about two years now and haven't bought one yet for the reasons you've posted. It would be a nice unit if it was rated higher. Was hoping they would come out with an upgraded one. I also use two heavy extension cords from two different power sources and operate the vac manually and I haven't had any issues.

It bothers some people were others don't even notice it. If you were to compare the slide action smoothness to another brand you would admediately notice the difference. The type one doesn't glide real smooth like other saws I've tried after the fact. If other manufactures can make a slide that glides real smooth then why can't DeWalt? Next time your in Lowes check out the Kobalt 12" slide and then try the DeWalt DWS780 it should be in the same area and you'll know what I'm talking about. The DeWalt feels like your pulling or pushing the rails through a bushing rather through ball bearings. Way to much resistance. DeWalt knows there's a problem that's why they changed it. It really don't make sense to me why you wouldn't want to put bearings on both slides in the first place, they both have to move. So it cost a little more to do it but you wouldn't have any complaints and would probably make it the best saw out there. Anything to save a buck.

I know this is an old thread but I just noticed something else with the DCE355. Besides having the obvious rubber bumper in the middle of the base it has two small rubber bumpers on each side toward the rear of the base. I didn't notice those before. No wonder the battery is so snug. Now why didn't DeWalt do this on all the other 12V / 20V tools in the first place. Seems like they are always last to do things like this and only after they have tons of complaints. I don't understand how they cannot see flaws like this before they market something. Their design team needs a revamp.

Look on the motor housing. There is a tag on there with the type. Yours is probably new stock type 20.