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1 hour ago, HiltiWpg said:
You guys should compare batteries based on WH rather than straight AH, or at least mention it.
Using 9.0 AH is a little skewed!It's really hard to decide. Can you use Metabo / Bosch 7Ah 20700 cell batteries, and then NOT use the 9ah batteries? If we use only 5Ah batteries for all brands, we won't be seeing the full abilities of the grinders. Runtime will be scored on a per Ah to help even it out.
Actually you're right, scoring per Ah actually advantages the Hilti because it is 21.6V. I think I'll ignore it in scoring for simplicity, just mention it.
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Hi All,
Mike and I will be doing an 18V grinder comparison in a couple of weeks. Just curious if anyone has any requests / ideas to help us make it better.
Below are the models we'll be using. We are using the biggest battery available for all units, but will also be checking for any power drop with more standard batteries where relevant:
AEG / Ridgid BEWS18BLX125 - 6Ah Force, & 5Ah
Bosch GWS 18V-125 SC - 7Ah ProCore & 5Ah
Dewalt DCG405N - 9Ah FV, & 5Ah
Hilti AG 125-A22 - 5.2Ah
Hitachi G18DBBAL - 6Ah
Makita DGA517 - 6Ah
Metabo WB 18 LTX BL 125 - 7Ah Li-HD, & 5.2Ah
Milwaukee M18CAG125XPDB - 9Ah, & 5Ah
We'll be using a jig that has cuts without much human intervention, which allows us to hang weights from the side handle thread.
Runtime test - 20mm solid round bar (will be converted to PER AH)
Power tests - 20mm, 24mm, 30mm, solid round bar, with weights as necessary
Comfort / Ergo testing - Cutting 25mm SHS and concrete, paint removal with flap disk
Draft score weighting:
Power 20 Runtime 15 Charge Time 5 Usability 10 Thanks in advance!
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On 09/04/2018 at 2:22 AM, Jronman said:
Apparently the lock button on the Ego is easy to use with left hand. If I remember correctly @dwain oztooltalk's video mentioned left handed use.
Super easy for right-handers, almost too easy for lefties.
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i think any of the brushless Dewalt SDS units will be amazing for what you are doing with it.
The DCH273 is SUPER compact if thats important to you.
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lol!
Tug funny.
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On 01/03/2018 at 5:12 PM, Mordekyle said:
I can't stomach a 20 minute video.
Did they drill concrete or just wood?lol. it's interesting though!
we drilled concrete and timber, and drove large screws.
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Whilst everyone is correct that an SDS unit is MUCH better, at those sizes, any modern hammer drill driver should also be fine for a reasonable number of holes.
I've done plenty of 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8" holes with regular hammer drill drivers. Dewalt current have the best hammer drill drivers, being the DCD796 (compact) and the DCD996 (premium). If you don't want to buy these latest Dewalt units, I'd recommend you choose between the Milwaukee hammer drills.
Here is a couple of our comparisons showing just that :
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i can tell you the TRA001 is an amazing router for a table. It's the only one I would have.
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Probably a bit of old news, and you can probably pass if you've already watched the comparison. But in case you're interested:
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791 is the bets compact drill around. if you don't use the power of the 995 often, and have an SDS anyway, the swap is worth it. I'd have both personally
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I'd love to see a side by side. Certainly Hitachi has the benefit of having seen the Dewalt on the market for several years...
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Has anyone got hold of the new Makita 18x2 SDS units yet? I wanna know how they compare to the ones we had!
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This gun really seems the goods. Anyone using one?
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On 12/21/2017 at 12:10 AM, Arkay said:
As a right handed person and after many decades of using right hand full size circular saws I think I'd find it awkward to use a left hand full size saw. You'll want to think about whether or not that would bother you.
I don't see that the size of the blade comes into it at all. As a younger (righ-handed) person who's done more cutting with cordless than corded, I prefer blade left. I would prefer all saws, regardless of size, blade left.
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On 12/25/2017 at 5:49 AM, BK13 said:
Will the Ego last long enough to do 1/4 acre?
and then some, presuming you mow it regularly. I think for light mowing, the 7.5Ah on the SP mower is rated for 50 mins, and it would do that easily I reckon.
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yeah its been a bit slow sorry guys. been a tough time of late.
things should hopefully pick up again in Feb
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Man, they just keep getting better and better at these! Cracking tools. Who's got one?
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OK new question:
What's the best brand?
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jk.
Which 2-speed cordless drill has the highest no-load RPM? (Make and model)
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6 hours ago, MM's said:
Thanks Dwain...Im in the western surburbs
I do follow ur Youtube channel
Cool
and thanks.
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1 hour ago, fm2176 said:
DeWalt offers 2 versions, cordless and hybrid. I have the cheaper battery only version.
Next, I'll offer a convoluted question with an easy answer:
What did early ni-cad to lithium battery conversions require the purchase of? What would happen if the original equipment were used? To clarify: Ryobi, Porter Cable, and other manufacturers offered 18v ni-cad systems that later adopted lithium ion batteries. These batteries were not compatible with all components of the original ni-cad kits.
a new charger?
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Welcome MM's. Good to see another aussie. I'm in the south eastern suburbs.
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No I haven't Jronman. It will be interesting to see if that's true.
My first hammer drill comparison had an 90 Nm Metabo that was almost the equal of the 120 Nm Makita. The second one had a 120 Nm Metabo that was hardly (if at all) more powerful.
It will be interesting to see if this 1200 in.lbs is the real deal!
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lol a telephone charger ....
upcoming grinder comparison - oztooltalk
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But what size grinders? Metabo have 9", Makita 7" and 9", Hilti 7" i think?, Dewalt are 5"...