dwain
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I see your point. It also took a long time for anyone (it was Makita) to produce a rival for the FUEL angle grinder and circular saw. Makita produced two wonderful tools, and certainly in the same league, but neither are more powerful...
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that's true, it's a nice wacker!
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i remember a comparison where the previous model was level with some of the pro brands with a much smaller price tag. I assume the newer model is better again...
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What do you mean Dwain .. Maybe?
It's going to spank the Fuel's ass
hahaha
Not sure your opinion's are particularly objective Dominic
Re: the side handles above, both can come off and round the metal edges, but I find the Makita side handle much more likely to come off. I also think that the other side handles are sufficient, and that the Makita is a little overboard But as I said above, Makita is an excellent choice for a chippie, and I would personally hold out for a kit including batteries with charge indicators...
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This is the exact reason I created a comparison spreadsheet, so you could pick what tools are most important to you and then let the maths do the rest.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/143rz-J-plq2kG9uCfXfkpTkd-zHgFpwc6KfcM1FbPwg/editTo me, all the hammer drills produced by the main brands are excellent and will do a carpenter fine. Impact drivers are probably Makita then Milwaukee then Dewalt, but again, all great.
The jigsaws are probably all decent, with my vote going to bosch and makita.
I think you should focus on circular saw performance, and if you might be going to buy cordless nailers.
I pick Makita or Milwaukee as equal best overall for your overall needs. The drill, impact, jigsaw, circular saw are all excellent. with their saws you can get the 7.25" AND/OR the 6.5". You also have the option of getting a planer with these brands too.
If you are OK with having two brands, I would then add Dewalt for their nailers.
If other skins will sway you:
Multi-tool - Makita
SDS - Milwaukee / Dewalt
Compact Drill - Milwaukee / Dewalt
Grinder - Makita / Milwaukee
Recip - Milwaukee (maybe Makita when BL arrives)
Stapler - Makita
Holehawg - Milwaukee
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I've been impressed by all the FUEL and regular M18 tools mentioned in the OP. I'm wondering if this is an issue of expectations?
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Have you tried tightening a nut to 200Nm with that torque wrench then seeing what torque it says is required to loosen the nut with the torque wrench?
that's a really good point jeff, i should have thought of that. I'll check it soon.
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i also find their website clunky.
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in the dewalt's defence, it is more powerful than anything bar the fuel, and the 4 way blade holder is good feature.
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thanks all
Great video, do you think if given time it would reach listed torque on mode 3?
i don't think so. id like to test other drivers to figure out if they would have the same issue...
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oztooltalk review of this little beast. we really like it.
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the screws in the big Makita 3912 are M4's too.
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I'm not so sure. A bit of metho on a rag and that might clean up reasonably well. I can't see any obvious signs of actual damage. WIth a 4.0Ah battery it could be a decent deal, especially if he could be haggled down a little.
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Thanks guys, it's a pretty nice SDS.
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The only problem is people are brand loyal only because of the cost of jumping into a new battery platform
But that's not 'brand loyalty', just a sensible economic decision. They loyalty comes when you feel the need to defend the brands honor because you spent money on it.
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screw brand loyalty.
Can i get an aaaaaamen?!
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I've got Bosch and Milwaukee. Nothing wrong with two!
The Bosch multi-tool (in particular) and jigsaw will be a downgrade in going to Red. Most other tools would be an upgrade, though i still love the BL hybrid. What people don't realise on the bosch impacts is how quiet they are.
I think the main reasons to change / compliment with Red would be FUEL recip, hammer drill, grinder, circ saw, big SDS and HT Wrench (in roughly that order). I think the recip is the only rubbish tool in Bosch's line (though I haven't used it).
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JerryNY - The GEN2 FUEL with a 2.0Ah battery is a pretty wicked bang for buck (power for weight).
But if you're doing small stuff, the lighter weight of the compact is still more comfortable overall.
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Yep we weighed the difference at around 60g.I always say, compact drill with slim battery for 90% of tasks is sufficient, but it does depend on your trade.
The GEN1 was not heavy in comparison to its competitors, in the middle of the (premium BL) field.
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That's stunning Comp56. Would you be able to describe how you did it?
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They will sell a different tool (DCD771 for example) ...... in order to hit a lower price point. But you won't find a cheaper/more robust version of the same model number tool.
Exactly. Would it be a fair assumption that this (DCD771 kit) was at the request/pressure of one or more retailers?
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Sometimes large retailers have the power to influence suppliers into making a lower-spec model to meet a certain price point. As long as you investigate the model before you buy it, this shouldn't present you a real problem.
It is annoying if you've bought a budget model believing that you've got the regular model at a hot price. I personally don't like seeing the brand's quality confused by such moves (that why we have DIY brands like Bosch Green, Ryobi, Porter Cable etc), but this is the business.
Re: the side handles above, both can come off and round the metal edges, but I find the Makita side handle much more likely to come off. I also think that the other side handles are sufficient, and that the Makita is a little overboard 
What circular saw do you suggest
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This statement is garbage. The cordless dewalt saw is the best brushed unit around and still a very capable unit. Same with the Bosch.
The Dewalt lightweight (high-power) 7-1/4" circular saw is all anyone recommended around here for a while.