Biggie

I know people around here don't care for him but real tool reviews has a video on youtube that addresses this question. I have a 2763 and I would agree that mode 1 is pretty light and I personally don't use it very often. I would like it better if it were like the 2762 which mode 1 is somewhere around 350ft/lbs if I remember right.

Looks to me like you need a impact wrench.

Because its a hydrolic drive they rate it in sustained torque instead of peak torque which is what all other impacts are measured by. I'm sure it's a marketing thing as most specs are but how the tools performs is the important thing. With smaller fasteners the surge is able to perform as well as most of your higher end impacts but if you get much bigger than like you say a 3" deck screw, a traditional impact is going to out perform it. So if you're running lag bolts all day you probably would benefit from a 2753 or even possibly a impact wrench.

The place we buy tools from is a certified dewalt and milwaukee service center. I've found that they like to use that wear and tear part to get out of warranty claims. On the other hand I've had both dewalt and milwaukee tools that I've done online claims for and they never so much as questioned it just get a fixed tool back. There seems to be some gray area especially with triggers and electronics. Service center likes to call it wear and tear and factory direct seems to just fix it if it's within warranty period.

I actually rewatched Aves tear down of the 60v and the locking part is no different than any other grinder. I think it's the nut that's different. He does comment how the holes are deep and the pin is nice and heavy. I just wonder what his take would have been had he known dewalt intended it to be engaged while spinning.

It's probably worth trying to send it in for warranty. Even if you have the itch for a new one it never hurts to have a backup. I'm sure you would be happy with any of the new offerings from milwaukee, dewalt, or makita. I don't really like to completely endorse it because I haven't used it too much but I think if I were you I'd at least take a look at a surge. I know my 2753 was faster than my 2653 and the surge is neck and neck with my 2753 driving 3" deck screws. The thing that really impresses me is just how quiet it is and you really can't hear the difference in youtube videos but its a big difference in person.

I guess I've never had the flexvolt or metabo open to see the inside but any grinder I've ever had apart just has two holes in the gear and when you push the pin into one of those holes it stops it from turning. So now your trying to slip that pin in a hole as it's spinning and you would think that metal on metal has to wear something out in time. But I'm no engineer and that's why they get paid the big bucks. Just the same don't think I'll be pushing that pin in as it's spinning.

Right or wrong all I do is grab the blade and turn it tight. The only time I use a tool is in a rare situation that the nut is too tight to spin back off by hand. I've used a grinder daily for the last 15 years and I've never had one come off. I'm not saying it never could or that it's the safest practice but I think most people using a grinder on a regular basis in the field aren't carrying around a little wrench in their pocket, maybe in a shop but even then I don't.

So I have a 60v grinder and anytime I swap blades I can't help but think what a pain in the butt the nut is with that spring deal. You can't just spin the nut on freely and then give it the last half turn to lock it because it has slight resistance for a couple of turns. I think I've watched about every youtube video on the 60v grinder and I've never heard mention of why dewalt decided to reinvent the wheel until yesterday when Dan and Eric released their review. According to the them its designed so that as the grinder is spinning you push the locking pin and the nut will release itself. Which I think would be really hard on the tool being that I've wore out locking mechanisms without trying to engage them while the tool is running. Not that I don't believe "a couple guys in a garage" but has anyone else heard of this or can Dan or Eric confirm if they got this info direct from Dewalt?

Yea in the US they sell the blpd as a compact model so they don't offer it with 5.0 batteries. It's probably a fine drill for a lot of things and is compact so it can get into tighter areas. But the fpd is milwaukees latest and greatest drill and it really isn't much bigger in physical size. Your suppliers story just isn't adding up to me.

I guess it's possible you have different pricing but in the US the fpd is $150 bare tool and the blpd is $130 bare tool. I assume the 502 part of your model number means they both come with 2 5.0 batteries so that part of them should be the same.

I only have a 60v grinder and I haven't really broken it in yet but my flexvolt batteries fit extremely tight on it. It's like you have to put pressure on the battery and even then the button pushes hard. The same flexvolt batteries on 20v tools seem to fit normal to me. It's probably just some difference in tolerances and some tools are tighter than others.

I'm not real familiar with european models but from what I see on the European website the supplier is not correct. The pro grade drills are the fuels, cpd being the first gen and the fpd is the newest 2nd Gen and is definately not discontinued. The blpd is more of a homeowner grade brushless drill. Which might be fine for your use but there should be a noticeable difference in price.

I'm not a 12v user but I find it interesting they didn't design it to sit level with a 4.0.

I guess we weren't supposed to know about that mid torque impact wrench as the thread with the picture got deleted.

Yes probably a bad example. But honestly when I pick up the two bare tools at the same time the fuel feels heavier in the motor and impact mechanism to me. After you called me out I went and looked at weights and was suprised at just how close they actually are. Like I said it's probably in my head.

I have to agree I still prefer a tool that has a little weight to it. I know its probably all mental and I'm sure manufacturer are using new light weight materials that are just as strong. I like the feel of the 2753 over the dcf 887 because it feels like its built heavier in the motor and impact mechanism but in reality I'm sure the dcf 887 is probably just as durable and might be less fatiguing over a days work.

Yea I prefer the 18v too, they're so powerful and compact. I just assume the guys running a m12 will want the quiet surge the same way I wanted it with the m18 surge. As long as they can keep similar power to the current m12 fuel I would think it'd be a hit.

Interesting, I've never seen one of these before. What does it turn the nut and bolt at the same time until it reaches a desired torque and then shears off the end of the bolt?

I don't see how there wouldn't be a market for a m12 surge. I would think this market doesn't need high torque or high production, if they did they would probably be running a 18v of some type. But a lot of these people are working indoors (maintenance, plumber, punch list) and in small areas such as cabinets running mostly small fasters. As far as I'm concerned those are places the low noise level of the surge are really going to shine.

I would like to see a metal cutting circular saw in a 60v version. I know 5-3/8" saws have been around for a while but they really don't have the power to cut heavier sheet steel. We use the milwaukee corded 8" circular saw all the time with 12 and 10 ga. steel fabrication. I'm not sure what blade size you would want the flexvolt to be as a 8" might be too big for a cordless and the 5-3/8" is a little on the small side for cut capacity.

He's still not sure why the battery doesn't make a good connection and won't charge.

I thought my guys were hard on tools but holy crap and it's only three years old. I know oils are hard on the rubber overmolds but that thing is beat. I don't think anyone would blame a company for not honoring a warranty but it's pretty awesome that acme did.

None of them will compare to the 8" corded, it's a pretty bad*** saw. The 18v we have I think was designed more for cutting like roofing tin. It would do 12ga sheet steel but it worked it pretty hard and we never really used it. That being said I know power tools have come a long ways the last 10-15 years. Even if it's not a complete replacement for the corded saw if it were somewhere in between that and the old 18v I would have a lot of use for it.

Have you actually seen the 20v brushless grinder? If so do you know when it might be released?