rcarnes911 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Not sure what I want to get next thinking big impact or the framing nailer Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 flex miter or flex track saw (with Festool guide rails) would be my suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just be sure to keep them all locked up safe, too many thieving gits around! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes911 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 flex miter or flex track saw (with Festool guide rails) would be my suggestions. I have a guide for my circular, and have a miter, while those would be nice I would use the nail guns way more, my current gun is a hammer lolSent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 All depends on your use long term. I see the older compact impact 885 ? .....IMO the dcf 887 impact and the dcd791 are the best out there...also the 899 is a beast (yes Milwaukee finally beat it with (1400) lbs ..but it'll do everything you need..and thanks to @ChrisK ..I got the 20v sds plus and what a pleasure it is to drill holes....I hear a dcn692 next gen is coming so I might wait on that,plus Hitachi has a new battery framer that looks nice........your killing me when I look at that fan...I love getting tools first...good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 @Framer joe you planing on getting the flex track saw or flex mixer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes911 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 All depends on your use long term. I see the older compact impact 885 ? .....IMO the dcf 887 impact and the dcd791 are the best out there...also the 899 is a beast (yes Milwaukee finally beat it with (1400) lbs ..but it'll do everything you need..and thanks to [mention=2255]ChrisK[/mention] ..I got the 20v sds plus and what a pleasure it is to drill holes....I hear a dcn692 next gen is coming so I might wait on that,plus Hitachi has a new battery framer that looks nice........your killing me when I look at that fan...I love getting tools first...good job !Yeah the 885 is starting to show it's age but i don't think I will replace it until it needs it I'm leaning towards the nail guns first unless I find a good deal for the impact Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yeah a decision like that has to be weighed by need. I will say I have the 2 sped framer and the 16ga finisher. Love them both and use them relatively frequently 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I have heard the 16g or 15g DeWALT nailers are a good choice for general purpose battery nailers. I have heard mixed reviews on the framer some like it some don't. I would guess the rumored gen 3 framer will be a nice improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes911 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I have heard the 16g or 15g DeWALT nailers are a good choice for general purpose battery nailers. I have heard mixed reviews on the framer some like it some don't. I would guess the rumored gen 3 framer will be a nice improvement.Yeah the framer does get mixed reviews, I have also read that using a 6.0+ battery helps to minimize the problems. But I would like to see a gen 3 soon but I doubt it will be before I buySent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just get the 887..... Seeing that 885 is killing me..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes911 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just get the 887..... Seeing that 885 is killing me.....Lol, it's a beast that won't die Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, rcarnes911 said: Lol, it's a beast that won't die Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk You don't know what you're missing, it's a night and day difference! I use mine more than any other tool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 @Cr8ondt you gonna upgrade to the better 888? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes911 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 [mention=54941]Cr8ondt[/mention] you gonna upgrade to the better 888?The 888 is the same as the 887 just with tool connect built inSent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yeah, I use that 887 all the time. It’s a pure beast and a lot of people whine about that speed 1 but it’s actually quite useful once you get used to it. Especially when working delicate stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 yep I'm interested in seeing how a user can adjust the precision drive mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 @ChrisK I use speed 1 quite often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS5565 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Does the usb slide on charger work well or is it slow as a turtle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes911 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Does the usb slide on charger work well or is it slow as a turtle?That's the one that comes with the heated jacket, it is slow to charge my phone, but the USB port on the new Bluetooth radio is a fast chargerSent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Jronman said: @Cr8ondt you gonna upgrade to the better 888? Better is subjective in this case.... I might get it but I'm not in any rush, I have a brand new unused 887 just sitting on my workbench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes911 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Better is subjective in this case.... I might get it but I'm not in any rush, I have a brand new unused 887 just sitting on my workbench.You can go ahead and get the 888 and send me the 887 since you want me to upgrade so bad lolSent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 @Jronman..I'm waiting for the 10" flex mitre, the 12" is too big and heavy for my deck work, but we have two for framing ,it's a nice saw I make the laborers carry it, and set it up..lol.......as far as a track saw,....NO....it's not my thing. We have a Festool track saw at work and it cuts a perfect line,rafters,plywood etc..I've tried and .I just can't get used to it, I've been framing and doing decks 30 plus years, maybe it's an age thing. ........ever see a guy cut a log with a chainsaw carving an eagle or bear and be like Picasso? That's me with a circular saw, its like a part of my arm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yeah, I use that 887 all the time. It’s a pure beast and a lot of people whine about that speed 1 but it’s actually quite useful once you get used to it. Especially when working delicate stuff.Yea you can scramble a couple eggs and read the morning paper being the impact engages ha haSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 5 hours ago, JimboS1ice said: Yea you can scramble a couple eggs and read the morning paper being the impact engages ha ha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That’s what I like Jimbo. Fine piece of furniture to assemble after being crafted, some eggs. A TIA video to watch....and the slow bang bang bang of an 887 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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