dwain

cool!

But it didn't. Just sayin

what do you do to require the extra runtime? im sure they'll release one in 2015. bosch, makita and milwaukee already have them.

thanks guys! we try to be informative if nothing else.

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if you actually try to buy good 18650 cells and re-pack your own, you'll start wondering how they can make batteries at the prices they do ...

for sheet/thin metal up to a certain diameter, are the stepped drill bits better? i love them...

yep these tools are not even close really. the flap disc test shows their power difference even more.

Tumblr write-up: This is one of those tools that only specific workers need. If you’re a linesman, do post and rail fences, plumbing/HVAC - any job requiring large holes in timber regularly - you need this. The rest of us just wish we needed it. This tool is an M18 FUEL unit, meaning that it is brushless, and (by experience) that it packs a wallop. Specs are as follows: Model: M18CHIDH716 | 2765-22Max Torque: 677 Nm | 500 ft lbsAnvil type: 7/16” HEX quick changeSpeed: 0-1,200 RPM / 0-1,700 RpmWeight: 3.5kgs | 7.7 lbs with batteryLength: 222mm | 8.75 inchesIt has a variable speed trigger and electric brake. It just coasts through a 57mm hole in our weathered cypress pine post. What else is there to say? If you need one, you’ll love it, it’s a beast. At AU$450 for a skin, you won’t probably won’t buy one to build your kids a cubby house. OZ Tool Talk approves.

sweet! go Bosch!

In the last 18 months I've bought approx $6k of Bosch 18V gear, made over $1k and kept about the same in tools.Just a kit at a time. flipped some Dewalt too, but no where near as much.

The original was, the newer brushless one is fantastic!

yep, the Milwaukee & Makita brushless units are amazing, and the Milwaukee (with a switch) is my favourite.

Our review of the FUEL, and comparison with the standard M18 Grinder. From Tumblr Not long ago, cordless grinders were a convenience tool, for small tasks that would be over before you could get out the corded grinder. They were pretty easy to stall, especially with a flap disc or grinding wheel. Enter the FUEL, the first ever brushless 18V Grinder. We lent on this grinder and it just did not want to stop! This unit felt closer in power to a corded model than to its M18 predecessor. The standard M18 is certainly respected so far as brushed units go, but it just isn’t in the same league (or country) as its FUEL counterpart. Specs: 8,500 RPM5” / 125mm disc diameter2.4kgs with batteryM14 SpindleSo much for power. What of comfort? It has a nice slimmed handle and has kept the great tool-free guard from the original. The rubber moulding is also very nice in the hand. I also want to give it a vote for sexiest cordless tool. What we don’t like is the ‘deadman’ paddle. It’s cumbersome to hold for long periods, is downright annoying when holding on it’s side (for cutting) and has changed the safety lock direction from the original. It’s now harder to start accidentally, but also less intuitive to start. No, we do not like the paddle trigger. But the rest of this tool is so damn awesome that we’d happily put up with the trigger. If only Milwaukee brought the switch version into Australia like the US have. Another great FUEL from Milwaukee.

i suppose if cordless circular saws can be almost as powerful as electric, then routers might not be far away. crazy idea though. would definitely only be 1/4" routers, probably trimmers only.

I think it's super tough to choose a platform these days, with Bosch and Milwaukee also making cracking tools.

Umm, not so much. Every electric tool I've ever cracked open contains brushes. There's no real need to have brushless electric tools. Brushes are extremely cheap, and the energy and heat savings associated with brushless are not very important if you're not running off batteries...

With their 18V X 2 line, tiny impact and BL grinder, I predict Makita will keep doing great things and win some market share back. I also think they'll release 6.0ah battery backs with a battery gauge. I predict Dewalt with have a 20v stapler, brad gun and finish gun to go with their framing gun.

But there are also a whole bunch of (mostly older) Makita tools that won't accept the 4.0ah or 5.0ah batteries...

either are an awesome tool to have. but i am a little jealous of Mike's Makita.

Very lucky. Australia don't get that version

It was a good chance to show our genuine love to the TIA community and give a friendly poke back to the guys at the same time. We are stoked to get mentioned, nothing but love for Dan & Eric

What's that you say, I'm clogging up the Tool Review forum? You're only saying that because you already have this tool, or you're depressed that you don't. Write up: What’s 1.9kgs, brushless, and eats concrete for breakfast? If you said an M18 Milwaukee rotary hammer drill, you’d be close. But at this size and weight, it could only be the M12 FUEL 2416-20 - Rotary Hammer. It looks small enough to give to your kids for christmas (which would be an awesome gift by the way, just don’t provide any bits). While this may be the most portable rotary hammer drill known to mankind, it still packs a mighty punch. Official specs: 6mm holes in concrete; stealing candy from a baby.10mm dynabolt holes in clay bricks; arm-wrestling your 4 year old niece.12mm holes in concrete; not as fun as above mentioned activities, but still pretty easy.Easy to throw to colleagues on above floorRedOther useful stats: Max Capacity : 5/8"Blows per minute : 0 - 6200BPMSpeed : 0 - 900 RPMWeight : 3.9 ;bsLength : 10"On-tool fuel guageWe only wish it had a belt hook. Also, it has no stubby holder. We recommend getting some 4.0ah batteries with this unit. Despite being brushless, you are asking it to put holes in concete, which is traditionally a substance that resists damage fairly well. With a street price of (insert US pricing here), if you have the M12 line and need to put in anchors regularly, this is a no-brainer. Seriously, stop reading this rubbish and go buy it, it’s amazing.

sorry completely missed these questions. we never did a special review on the Bosch, but OZ Tool Talk did a comparison with the Makita 18V. Sorry the Bosch unit spends half the video out of picture!