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D W

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  1. All the ingredients for an epic comparison. It's looks similar to the Hitachi. Same length (129mm), same shape (except the grip), similar air verts, and the same metal ring at the base of the chuck/bit holder. The quality looks great in the photos.
  2. @dwain you're right. I use ebay a lot and sometimes they're prices are far better or far worse. I saw 6ah Makitas for only $119 a few weeks ago. I just looked at Sydney tools and the Hitachi 6ah is only $145, 5ah $99, and the 3ah compact only $69. There's also a triple impact/charger/2x6ah combo for only $399 (vs Makita TD170 for $569) So they're very good prices for Hitachi. A Makita and Dewalt 5ah is only $89, and a 3ah Hitachi is over $100 on ebay.
  3. Oh, where's it manufactured?
  4. That's awesome @The.Handyman Thanks for the pics/info. There's literally nothing else online other than a Metabo promo vid. Looking forward to seeing how it compares. Such a great looking impact. Great looking battery as well! I'd be all over one if I didn't slightly dislike the Metabo grips (good, but not Dewalt or Makita good). Do you have anything to compare it to? It's $329 here, that's about $50 more than a Makita TD170!
  5. I'm looking forward to Multivolt being released, in particular the recip saw, circ saw and blower. Having only a single 10 cell battery for 36V sounds very appealing (personally I thinks it's the best implementation of them all). We'll find out soon though. Runtime will likely be lower than the others (having only 10 cells VS 15 with Flexvolt/M18, and 20 with Makita X2), but at least the size and weight of the tools won't be too much more. Hitachi has the fastest charge times and the cheapest batteries anyway. I just hope the prices are reasonable. They're the most expensive of all the major brands in Australia. Sometimes significantly more. Edit: Hitachi actually have the most expensive chargers in Australia. Batteries are about the second most expensive. Dammit Hitachi.
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    New rafter hook?

    Hooks are probably preferable on the tool but it wouldn't be so bad making a universal hook out of metal rod (not attached to the tool). Then you can hook almost any tool you like; on a rafter, a ladder, or your belt. I wish they'd start making a hook or belt clip for cordless angle grinders. I guess I should try and make one.
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    Makita 4 in 1 drill

    Looks great. That's innovative alright. I'd be interested in one for sure. Add a Bosch style 1/2 inch square + 1/4 inch hex chuck and it could be the ultimate driving tool!
  8. 129mm in length according to this video. I really like Metabos approach with a speed selector wheel. This would be much more intuitive to use than the button approach. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W1pmfcR4HAQ
  9. It looks like Multivolt has OPE:
  10. Nearly all the major brands have 18V/20V string trimmers now (they all have drills). Hitachi, Ryobi, Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Ridgid/AEG have 18V string trimmers. I believe Metabo and Bosch (Blue) are the only major brands that don't. I have the 20V Dewalt string trimmer and it works great. It can feel underpowered on low setting at times but has great runtime. It has no problem with pretty much anything residential on high setting (at the expense of runtime). It also doesn't need to use big batteries and runs great with the normal sized XR 5ah and compact XR 2ah batteries (both appropriate sized batteries to use with a drill). I also have Dewalt's DCD796 compact hammer drill and 20V oscillating multitool and they're both great for use in and around homes.
  11. The 20V Hedge Trimmer is outstanding
  12. Thanks @BMack37 I was wondering about those. They're good pricing on Ebay from Japan.
  13. A couple of orders from Japan. Another mini ratchet (Vessel) and a Komelon tape measure. I'm finding Vessel are very good value for money. Their philips/jis screwdrivers are great. We'll see how the ratchet is. I already have the yellow version of this Komelon but I wanted a spare. My favourite tape.
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    Why Ryobi? Why Not?

    Way too expensive in Australia. Not far from Makita and Dewalt prices.
  15. I like the 3.0s. What's the dimensions (W x L)? They'd be great for the OMT.
  16. In Australia, AEG can only be bought from Bunnings. They're too expensive (priced higher than Dewalt and Makita) and their range is limited. I don't think there's many reasons to buy their line when the others are more available and at a lower price.
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    Why DeWalt? Why Not?

    First it was their OMT. I sold my Metabo OMT to get it. The trigger style was mostly appealing, but it also weighed a lot less than the Metabo. Then once I was into the line, I started looking at the other tools and eventually got a DCD796 hammer drill. I didn't need it, I already owned 2 other drills, but the ergonomics felt great and I just couldn't leave the store without it. Since then, I always try to get a tool in Dewalt first, but also have Metabo and Makita. The ergonomics and build quality are great. I also don't mind the yellow colour anymore (I prefer it over the teal, but not over the Metabo forest green or Makita black). I don't really know why, but I love using all the Dewalt tools I have. It might sound weird to say, but Dewalt tools seem more like a working tool than other brands. Pros: -Ergonomics -Build quality -Availability -Tool release frequency (not too often, not too infrequent) -Lightweight tools relative to other brands -High performing tools, often in the top 2 Cons: -Build quality can be randomly poor sometimes? (I bought a made in Mexico DCD791 that was terrible) -No decent 12V line -Batteries work fine but look cheap and toy like -Now have an air cooled charger but it's not on the same level of technology as Makita and Metabo (who can circulate air through the inside of the batteries) I'm sure I'll think of more later.
  18. Yeah that would be great. A rotary tool would be super lightweight and compact without the battery attached to it. That approach would make a far better soldering iron. The battery part could have a stand/holder attached to sit the gun in.
  19. It would be interesting to see what power could be had from larger cells in 12V. On the topic of slide pack choice in 12V, I'm really hoping Dewalt announces new 12V tools soon. I'd definitely buy a brushless 12V drill from them. I wonder if Makita will ever bring a rotary tool to their CXT range. Here's a photo of a slide pack rotary tool (Ozito brand from Bunnings). It looks odd, but it might still have the same balance as one with a pod battery (the 3 cells are still on the end of the tool). Being shorter perhaps it's actually better balanced.
  20. Thanks for the comments guys. I bought a 68c reducer from Ebay to use for the Dewalt 20V die grinder so I could use Dremel bits. It work's quite well actually. Just too long a tool. Put a 12V rotary side-by-side with the die grinder and there would be a huge difference in size. I don't know what I was thinking. I do more "rotary tool" tasks than "die grinder" tasks. I have Bosch 12V already. I'm always seeking a reason to go M12 so I can get that soldering iron.
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    6 year warranty

    Not sure, I'll find some details and have a read. All I've noticed is the online products are saying 6 year tool and battery.
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    6 year warranty

    Bosch now seems to be offering a 6 year warranty on tools and batteries in Australia. Anywhere else?
  23. This is now available in Australia. $329 AUD for the bare tool.
  24. I'm trying to make a decision about getting a cordless rotary tool. I don't need one immediately, but there's a great deal on a Bosch 12V at the moment. Can anyone comment on how soon they think a brushless version might come out from either Milwaukee or Bosch? Any thoughts on the two existing brushed models? How long have they been out? Brushless isn't necessary, but if one could be likely just around the corner I'll ignore the deal and wait a bit longer. I'm talking 6-12 months is ok. I recently got the 20V Dewalt die grinder but I'm finding it's not as practical as I thought (often too long). I had plans for it to be the go-to for both die grinding and rotary tool tasks.
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