dwain
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Sorry about the nasally voice, I just can't shake this cold.
This is a ripper sliding saw with only one real complaint. I love it.
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i only know one guy who uses hitachi (the older cassette style batts) and they've been pretty good for him.
unfortunately I can't test longevity for each review
I think i 'umm' more when I'm tired, I'll keep an eye (ear) on it.
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Coupled with their beastly drill, this impact driver is sure to make some of us start dreaming in bright green...
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i don't tend to like comparisons of different classes very much. Perhaps rather than testing them with the same size bit, test both of their max drilling diameter claims to see if they can do what they claim?
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i also prefer the smaller, lighter (and left-hand blade) 6-1/2" FUEL. The blade prices don't matter to me much because I don't have to buy them very often...
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i've not personally tried Metabo's grinders so I can't really say. check these two links:
http://www.coptool.com/brushless-grinder-showdown-2015-milwaukee-makita-metabo/
http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/cordless-tools/18-volt-cordless-angle-grinders_o.aspx?dfpzone=home
the first one is the BL Metabo, second link is the brushed.
I honestly can't pick a hypothetical, they are too close..
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8 hours ago, HiltiWpg said:
I am not sure that torque really applies to a circular saw. If you are pushing the tool into the wood that hard, you are doing it wrong!
If you want to cut fast, you need the power to do it. Ask a carpenter to cut OSB or LVLs all day on a cheap cordless saw and see what he/she thinks...
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8 hours ago, HiltiWpg said:
The brushless motor delivers higher rpms, that's one of the disadvantages of a brushed motor, high friction means lower rpm.
I am not sure that torque really applies to a circular saw. If you are pushing the tool into the wood that hard, you are doing it wrong!
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Whilst it's true that the term 'torque' is not readily used for circular saws, it absolutely applies. torque is simply how much force is applied at a given distance/radius. you can find electric saws with far more power but little extra RPM, because the no-load RPM is meaningless without the grunt to back it up.
the FUEL grinder is another good example. It has only 9000RPM, compared to many brushed 18v grinders with 10,000RPM. But the FUEL smashes them because when you apply load, the RPM doesn't drop nearly as much. -
I'm not sure about the RPM. It has significantly more power/torque than any cordless brushed saw that I know of. This link is informative if you're interested:
http://www.aconcordcarpenter.com/18-volt-cordless-circular-saw-head-to-head.html-
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also it depends what sort of conversation is happening and who is in there. If someone like Conductor is in there and sharing his knowledge, I'll hang around for sure. If people are just chewing the fat or talking nonsense, sometimes I'd rather spend my time chewing the fat with people I can see and hear
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for a carpenter, don't even consider the brushed model. The FUEL is just so powerful...
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1 hour ago, comp56 said:
it is nice if it was the same price point, I have used grinders of some kind for over 30 years pretty hard to get used to a fast stopping grinder now. If the previous non braking version is the same grinder except having the brake then I don't need an upgrade. I can see this as a safety feature but not at $50 or so dollars to me it would be like giving a teenager a cell phone with a dial on it....I would still stop the blade or lay it down upside down anyway.................
unless your jobsites require a rapid-stop grinder, then there's definitely no point upgrading from the older FUEL model.
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thanks all, appreciate your support and your opinions
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that is a fair price difference. the fuel is not needed for occasional use, especially just occasional cuts in framing timber. if you want it for much more, go the FUEL, you won't regret it.
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Step 1. Make an awesome cordless grinder
Step 2. Make it even better.
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On 3/18/2016 at 2:22 PM, Renner_construction said:
Apprentice carpenter had that same drill today and it struggled to drive a 7/8 self feed bit in low...
that doesn't sound right. the 985, and 995 would make mince meat of a 7/8" in framing timber. Maybe in a super tough hardwood...
Hell, I've tried a 32mm self-feed in the (compact) dcd790 and it made it ... just.
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15 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:
Lacking and disappoint info, gen 2 Milwaukee has 1200 in lbs, hitachi has one near there, Makita is around 1000 lbs and I'm sure metabo is up there as well, I love dewalts compacts but once again they are behind the 8 ball on the big hammer
Jimbo
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The Metabo is not rated nearly as high the Makita and Gen2 FUEL and yet is definitely on par with them. Specs are not always a true guide.
I wouldn't be surprised if the DCD996 is pretty close to that pack...
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the 50T combo and the 40T are pretty similar. I'd get a 20 / 24T blade for ripping and a 50/60T for cross-cuts.
Get the 40T or 50T combo if you only want to buy one blade.
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Hey all,
Not a bad drill from Hitachi! Any questions?
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7 hours ago, Jim86 said:
With 5ah batteries fast chargers aren't really needed IMO it would be hard to use a full battery in a day unless you're driving lags all day. The faster chargers charge a 5ah battery in about 30 mins I believe.
You're thinking only about drills and similar. Regular use of a grinder / recip / SDS / circ saw could use a 5ah up several times a day...
Most fast chargers will do a 5ah in 45-55 mins (the new Hitach would be about 30 mins).
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41 minutes ago, Jim86 said:
No regular chargers.
in Aus next gen comes with fast chargers. is that now universal now?
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AEG and Rigdid 18V are the same stuff, totally interchangeable. But AEG seems to get into the higher-end (brushless) tools first for some reason. I see Milwaukee in their BL angle grinder, and brushed sds drills for sure, though nothing is identical.
FEIN also use older Milwaukee drill, driver & wrench designs for their 18V line.
And who doesn't think that Milwaukee have sold the rights of their hackzall to Bosch recently?
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Just now, JimboS1ice said:
How does that new hitachi stack up again the fuel? Be a cool comparison to see
Jimbo
It doesn't have the power of the FUEL. It's better than most brushed grinders, but it's not a match of the Makita BL or FUEL (or Metabo which I haven't tried).
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the FUEL grinder is MUCH more powerful than the brushed version. It's well worth the upgrade...
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Metabo 10" sliding mitre saw review - KGS 254 M
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perhaps not. Revolution do ship internationally I believe, but you need 110V so doesn't help you.