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The new Fuel circ with 12.0ah is really heavy and it is smooth cutting but it was definitely easier to stall out than the FlexVolt 575 with a 3.0ah on it. I have video to prove it but can't post here. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Yes, it has an auto mode and a speed dial from 1 to 6 that disables the auto mode. They were very smooth with excellent blade break when turned off. Can't wait to get them in my hands. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Photos are on the Metabo website and Instagram pages. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Not Rohm. In house made. It should be better, errrr, has to be better than the previous. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Yes, I work with DeWalt so I get the press releases. [emoji106] Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

DeWalt has not sent any samples to anybody. I was not given a affirmative yes on getting a sample myself. I checked out the 40-volt version my local Lowe's store had in stock. I was not overly impressed with the build quality. The handle is a pain to put up and down. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

$249 for one, probably $329 for a 2 pack. Prices will drop and sales will occur as with everything. The 9.0ah FlexVolt has an MSRP of $199 for one. The 9.0ah usually gives double the runtime of the 6.0ah FlexVolt in a FlexVolt tool. This should provide similar results. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

DeWalt is a better saw. Less deflection in the rails, especially at a bevel. All comes down to main battery platform, size blade needed, and space available. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Same size and nearly same weight as the existing FlexVolt 9.0ah Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Ridgid industrial tools are different than Ridgid power tools division. I don't believe TTI owns the Ridgid Industrial side. I could be wrong. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

It's expensive as a bare tool. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

DCH133 has a chipping mode. I just used to remove a kitchen of its tile. It has some vibration to it when doing that though. Will wear your hands out. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

If they were smart. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Buy the tracks from Amazon UK or Amazon Germany and they are cheap! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

No, all tools. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Build quality, features. I didn't mow with it. Just mowed yesterday with my EGO. I am sure it mows fine. Bag is smaller. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Not impressed. It's decent but I am a bit underwhelmed. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Same. Bought it to check it out. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

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They did fix it, on one tool, the brushless compact reciprocating saw.

There is a life span of the oil inside. I've heard of people heating up the fluid from heavy use and losing impacting strength.

The oil-impulse can handle large screws easily, even in oak handrails and newels. It has much more power than you expected or it's rating suggests due to the oil impulse mechanism. I installed some 6" Simpson headlok screws the other day with it.

2 versions of Tek mode now. It has everything the TD170 has and more.

The absolute best for cabinet and install work is the Makita oil-impulse driver. Hands down.

Simply put, B-E-A-Utiful. Straight from Japan, the Makita TD171D Impact Driver. This is the newest impact from Makita and I am very impressed. This thing screams precision! The nicest impact driver I have yet to grasp in my mortal hands. 3,600 max RPM 3,800 max IPM New Dual LEDs give excellent illumination. The slightest trigger press turns the LEDs on. New heavy duty dual ball bearing setup at the chuck to remove chuck/bit wobble. A big improvement over the TD170 impact. New 'mode shift' button above the trigger to switch between the 4 speed modes without removing your hand from the impact. 4 modes for driver control: 1) Lumber Mode (1800 rpm)- Start trigger "slowly" with trigger fully open, tighten at a stroke with automatic speed change "fastest". 2) Bolt mode (3600 rpm)- In forward rotation, the trigger turns ON fastest instantaneously, and in reverse rotation automatically stops when the nut loosens 3) Thick plate mode (2900 rpm)- Reduces screw head skipping / coming out 4) Thin plate mode (3600 rpm)- After screw penetration, detects blow and stops automatically Mode memory function: You can register one mode you use frequently. Select your favorite mode and register at the same time by pressing the button at hand and the batting button. Switch the mode you used and the registered mode quickly by pressing the hand button! More power and shorter than the TD170 impact. Specs: 180 Nm (1593 in/lbs) (175 Nm for TD170) 116 mm length (4.57 in) (117 mm for TD170) RPM: 1100, 2100, 3200, 3600 IPM: 1100, 2600, 3600, 3800 Made in Japan