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They would probably laugh you out of the building! If they did decide to actually do it, they would most likely void any warranty. Never hurt's to ask though?

It's an older model I'm not familiar with. Here are a few suggestions; See if their is a resetable fuse near the pressure switch. Check your panel and make sure you didn't pop a breaker. If the tank is full of pressure, it won't turn on, try draining some air out of it. If none of those work, you may have to have it looked at?

I understand exactly what's going on with the drill. I'm just trying to illustrate what WOULD happen if you pushed these drills a little harder than normal ideal conditions. When you push a tool to it's limit's you can generally find who designed a tool to handle abuse. Thanks for your observation. What do you think of your M12 line thus far?

Are you talking about Dewalt's 12v NiCd or the 12v Max Lithium tools? If your talking about the 12v Max tools, it's pretty obvious you've never put one in your hand! 12v Max is light years ahead of any 10.8v/12v lithium in terms of ergonomics and balance!

Well we were able to get our hands on Milwaukee's new M12 Red-lithium. Surprisingly the batteries extra magical power does not come from harnessing the essence of Unicorns! The top secret RedLithium is made by.... Samsung. INR18650-15R cells to be exact. A few other tool manufactures use Samsung INR18650-13Q cells. Difference between the two are not 100% clear at this point in time (no specs available) The graph below show's some spec's for a -15R, and -15Q, (18amp vs 25 amp) specs will most likely be the same as the -15M. Were not sure what the letter M is for. Only thing we know for sure, the battery has gone from 1300mAH to 1500mAH roughly a 15% increase. Here are Samusung's specs: So we will be testing Milaukee's new M12 REDLITHIUM against it's current battery, oh and of course DEWALT's 12v Max. REDLITHIUM Advantage: Performance Up to; · 40% More Run-Time · 20% More Speed · 20% More Torque · Fade Free Power Durability; · Operates Down to 0°F/-18°C · Runs 20% Cooler · Up to 50% More Recharges · No Memory Effect Ok so we wanted to see if RedLithium lived up it's claims! * 40% more runtime & 20% More speed/torque? We decided to test Milwaukee M12 regular lithium against M12 RedLithium. This is much like our other tests. We let the batteries charge 24hrs, used a new Dewalt 1/2" Spade bit. We used the same 2x12 Douglas Fir lumber. After testing Dewalt 12v Max against Milwaukee M12 we discovered that Milwaukee cannot handle being pushed hard. The electronics are too temperamental. You'll notice we go much slower, and do a short pause before drilling the next hole. Or at least we tried! We were able to get a more realistic test on runtime. After the testing we discovered a 30% increase in runtime, and slightly higher speed. We also tested some different torque applications off camera. We did see a slight increase in torque. * Runs 20% Cooler? At the end of the video we test the temperature after the batteries sat for about 3 minutes. This allows the shell to absorb more heat from the cells for a closer internal thermal measurement. Not exact science here, but close enough. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KQPUjEe8ao * Operates Down to 0°F/-18°C? We put both batteries in a freezer for approx. 6-7hrs. We tested the outside temperature, then began drilling. Both drills were sluggish, but after several holes the battery warmed up and started to preform a little better. Did they both work at 0 degrees? Sure, but the Milaukee's REDLITHIUM preformed worse than the standard Sanyo batteries in Dewalt's 12v max battery. Nothing significant here worth touting about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52qmiwIuCqA Last but not least we tested Milwaukee's REDLITHIUM against Dewalt's 12v Max lithium. Unlike the Milwaukee vs Milwaukee test, we pushed these guy's hard and fast. Again, Milwaukee's lousy electronics got in the way! Electronics shut the tool down and would not allow us to continue until things had cooled down. If you compare our previous MvM test, the Milwaukee did drill 74 holes, while Dewalt drilled 70. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lJq3suTsBQ Final thoughts; Does Milwaukee's REDLITHIUM live up to it's claims? I would have to say YES. In more normal day to day work I would have to say the 40% increase in runtime is not too far off. It did pump the tool with a higher voltage, and more amps. Which in turn allows for a increase in torque and speed. Did the tool preform under freezing cold tempratures. I'll leave that one up to you to decide. I have no way of testing a 50% increase in cycle life, only time will tell. It's sad that all this hype add's up to a tool that can almost compete with Dewalt's 12v Max! What do you guy's think?

The DCD925L2 is the UK version of the US DCD970KL. UK/DCD925B2 = USA/DCD970KL Drill comes with Lithium batteries UK/DCD925B2 = USA/DCD950KX Drill comes with NiCd/NiMH Same Drill, different model numbers depending or country, or battery packaged with it.

Ya some actual information would be a big help! Model number, date code, has the drill been dropped? I have drilled Hundreds and hundreds of holes with a 2 9/16" self feed bit and never had an issue.

Ya but I bet mine has better sound!

WARNING DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! YOU WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY!! FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY! WARNING DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! YOU WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY!! FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY! First off I want to express that I am NOT a Hi-Fi geek, nor am I an electronics wizard. As I'm sure it shows in the illustrations. I simply got bored and decided to see if I could get an increase in sound performance if I upgraded the Speakers. I chose Polk Audio DXI-400 4" speakers. I know these are not the correct speakers to put in, (wrong wattage and ohm's) but I got them from a buddy who hooked me up with a pretty ridiculous deal! They are supposed to be a pretty durable, with good sound. So we will wait and see what the long term effects on that decision are? The process was pretty straight forward, remove the front half of the radio. Un-solder the speakers, un-screw the speakers, and replace. The sound is amazing! The video does it no justice, I was not expecting that much of an increase.... I was wrong! However I would not recommend it! By the time you buy a pair of speakers, you might as well just buy a different radio if ultimate performance is what your after. WARNING DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! YOU WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY!! FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY! WARNING DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! YOU WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY!! FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY!

CHECK THIS OUT! It's Been over 11 years since Dewalt launched the worlds 1st construction jobsite charger/radio. Dewalt has made a few changes over the years, and this will be a comparison from old to new. Back in the late 90's Dewalt Power Tools were in it's infancy. Black&Decker wanted a Radio/Charger to compliment their new cordless lines. With some help from Altitude, the very first Jobsite charger/radio DC911 was born! DeWalt Worksite Radio/Charger Credit: Altitude Inc, and Black & Decker Inc. Client: Black & Decker Inc. The DeWalt Worksite Radio/Charger truly exemplifies the power of design by incorporating a must-have product (a battery charger) into a desirable product (a radio) giving customers "permission" to purchase the product. Wrapped in a roll cage that shouts strength, this rugged boom box can withstand abusive treatment and harsh weather. Oversized control knobs are easily visible and accessible to a gloved hand and perforated steel protects speakers. The Worksite Radio/Charger created a new product category for DeWalt while maintaining price point and sales volume in the cordless tool marketplace. Even though the typically product cycle in the cordless arena is two years, the cycle for the Radio/Charger, so far, has been 2.5 times longer, lasting over five years. In addition, revenues from the Worksite Radio/Charger have increased the revenues of the system expansion category over 2.5 times, making up 60 percent of the revenues of the system expansion category, and have turned the category from a minor role with only one percent of the overall product revenues to 3.5 percent of the cordless division revenues. The DeWalt Worksite Radio/Charger was a 2000 Silver IDEA winner in the Consumer Products category. Data provided by IDSA One of the first things you will notice about these radios, are display changes. Dewalt's first radio DW911 was the older analog style. Instead of turning on the system with the volume control, it has a separate function knob. The DW911 was the only radio to use the x style knobs. DC011 was Dewalt's 2nd radio. First change was going from analog to digital. The knobs changed from x knobs to round knobs. 4 preset button's were added, and the charging indicator light was moved to a more noticeable location. A clock was added, with a back-lit LCD screen. DC012 is Dewalt's current radio. DC012 still uses the round knobs, but swapped the placement on the volume & tuner control's. The volume control is now on the right side of the radio. They added 1 more preset button, and another preset load. This allows for 10 total presets. The charging indicator light location was moved back to the top of the radio. In order to keep clock memory, and preset memory. Dewalt added a on-board battery. The DC011 uses 2 AA batteries. The DC012 uses a 3V lithium, this allows for longer memory time over the AA batteries. All of Dewalt's Radios are chargers. The DW911 & DC011 will charge all of Dewalt's batteries from 7.2v-18v NiCd batteries only. The DC012 will charge all of Dewalt's batteries 7.2v-18v both lithium and NiCd. However, none of these radios will charge the new 12v Max battery DCB120. Dewalt has kept the aux port on all 3 radios. The DW911 has the aux port built into the middle lower front portion of the radio. The DC011 has the aux port built into the back lower left corner. It provides easier access to the added CD player case Dewalt offered at that time. The DC012 has the aux port built into the top portion of the radio. This allows easy access when you have your digital media player (MP3 player) sitting in the built in nest. Another thing that has stayed consistent is the built in cord wrap on the bottom of the radio. The DW911 & DC011 both have the cord clip built onto the plug end. The DC012 has the cord clip as a stand alone item. I've misplaced it once already, but allows you the ability wrap the cord from either direction. Clockwise, or counter clockwise. Another thing you'll notice after you've lugged these radios around awhile, is the weight change. As Dewalt's radio's have progressed over the years, so has the weight. A near 3lb difference from the DW911 to the DC012. Sound quality, and reception are also very important on a radio. I tested both, and did not notice any difference in reception. I put in a station that is hard for my home radio to pickup. Each radio picked up the station just fine. If anything, the DC012 had a fuzzier reception than the DW911 and DC011. You decide.... Sound quality has improved from the DW911 to the DC012. Although it's not a huge change, it is noticeably better. The DW911 has nice sound, just no bass what-so-ever. The DC011 has better stereo sound than the DW911, but not enough of a difference to tell, unless your playing them side by side. The DC012 has a bass control button. The DC012 has all around better sound, the HD weather resistant speakers sound good, even with the bass off. The last noticeable mention is the addition of 3 receptacles on the DC012. It is a nice feature that the DC011 and DW911 don't offer. There are limitations to the plugs, and they are not GFCI protected. The rating on the outlets is 10 Amps total for all three outlets.

DEWALT Battery Amp Hours; DC9181 - 1.1Ah DW9046, DW9048, DW9050, DW9051, DC9098 - 1.2Ah DW9057, DW9062, DW9072, DW9074, DW9094, DW9098, DCB120 - 1.3Ah DC9094, DC9099, DW9061, DW9071, DW9091, DW9095, DW9099, DW0240 - 1.7Ah DW0242 - 2.0Ah DCB120 - 1.3Ah DC9071, DC9091, DC9096, DC9180, DC9360,DW9096,DC9280,DC9180,DC9144 - 2.4

Just out of curiosity, what type of blade are you using? U, T?

You can ask them to take the 970 out of the box...

Welcome to DOG! Concerning your dilemma, here are a few answers. DC970K-2 is the same drill as the DC759KA. I've only recently seen the DC970K-2 model # surface this year. Not sure why it was thrown into the mix? There could be a different NiCd battery in there? I saw the DC970K-2 at Home Depot earlier this week for only $119.00! DC759KA, I believe was the first model Dewalt launched in the compact line? Not 100% sure. It was the previous model to the DC720KA. Been around for a while, and has proved itself to be a reliable drill. Dewalt keeps it around for special buys, and promo's. DC720KA, is Dewalt's most current compact 18v drill. You are correct about the updated grip, however it now has a frame-less motor, rather than a canned style on the DC759/DC970. This creates two benefits. A lighter weight and more compact drill, and a more efficient running motor. The motor can actually breathe better and run cooler without a aluminum can wrapped around it keeping in heat. I personally love the DC720KA, it is a compact power house! I've done several reviews on it, you can start here if you'd like to read up on it. You mentioned not wanting to pay for lithium. Any one of the drills mentioned above will accept Dewalt's lithium ion batteries. If you decided to go lithium down the road, all you would need are a new charger and batteries. Also worth mentioning is the DCD760KL. It is the exact same drill as the DC720KA, it just comes with the lithium batteries, and updated charger. Hope that helps answer your questions.

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DEWALT® Delivers Largest Line of Low-Vibration Rotary Hammers with Launch of Six New SDS MAX and Spline Combination Rotary and Chipping Hammers TOWSON, Md. (August 12, 2010) – DEWALT announced today the launch of six new SDS Max and Spline hammers, including two 1-3/4†Combination Rotary Hammers (D25602K and D25651K), two Chipping Hammers (D25831K and D25851K), and two 1-9/16†Combination Rotary Hammers (D25501K and D25553K). Ideal for a variety of professional applications in the commercial construction and concrete construction trades, the new rotary hammers include innovative features that deliver the comfort, control, and performance that commercial contractors demand. “Through our research with rotary hammer users, we identified the need to decrease vibration and increase control,†said Jeff Beck, Product Manager, DEWALT. “Our new line of combination rotary and chipping hammers not only features engineering and design advancements that offer the professional contractors the comfort, control, and performance they demand in a professional product, but it also maintains the lightweight, compact size users prefer.†A key frustration with users of combination rotary hammers is the amount of vibration produced by the tool. As a result of its extensive research with professional contractors, DEWALT has developed SHOCKS – Active Vibration Control®, currently found on some of its SDS Plus and 1-7/8†and 2†SDS Max rotary hammers, which reduces vibration by up to 50 percent compared to most competitive products. This feature delivers improved comfort and increased productivity when compared to tools without vibration control. SHOCKS – Active Vibration Control can now be found on DEWALT’s new 1-3/4†SDS Max and Spline combination rotary hammers (D25602K and D25651K) and chipping hammers (D25831K and D25851K). When combined with the current line of rotary hammers, DEWALT’s offering of low-vibration rotary hammers that features SHOCKS – Active Vibration Control is the largest offering from any power tool manufacturer. The line of low-vibration hammers includes cordless and corded SDS, Combination SDS Max & Spline Rotary Hammers, Chipping, Demolition, and Breaker Hammers. In addition to tool vibration, another concern from professional contractors is reactionary torque during bind-up situations, such as hitting rebar when drilling holes in concrete. DEWALT addresses this concern with it’s patented two-stage clutch system, Complete Torque Control (CTC)®, which is now offered on the new 1-3/4†SDS Max and Spline combination rotary hammers (D25602K and D25651K). The first clutch setting, which activates at 30 ft-lbs. of torque, will be a sufficient setting for the majority of drilling applications. The second clutch setting, which engages at 60 ft-lbs. of torque, is designed for drilling large holes or coring applications. Once the tool has been unplugged and is then plugged back in, it will automatically reset back to clutch setting one, providing the user the setting with maximum torque control. In order to provide a tool with the power and performance to complete the toughest applications, these six new rotary hammers utilize DEWALT’s patented, high performance motor technology, which generates increased power, up to 13.5 AMPs, at a smaller size, compared to the previous generation motor. DEWALT’s hammer mechanism produces high impact energy, up to 9.5 ft-lbs., and when combined with its new motor technology delivers fast drilling and powerful chipping to complete the most demanding applications. The new line of combination rotary hammers and chipping hammers will be available in fall of 2010 at construction supply stores. All DEWALT SDS Max and Spline rotary hammers with SHOCKS – Active Vibration Control carry a 2-year free service contract, 3-year limited warranty, and 90-day money-back guarantee. The new 1-9/16†SDS Max and Spline combination rotary hammers carry DEWALT’s 1-year free service contract, 3-year limited warranty, and 90-day money-back guarantee. About DEWALT: DEWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories with more than 300 power tool and equipment products, as well as 1,000 power tool accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors, nailers, saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more. D EWALT tools can be found nationally and internationally, wherever tools are sold. With over 1,000 factory-owned and authorized locations, D EWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America. For more information, call 1-800-433-9258 or follow DEWALT on Facebook and Twitter. Summary: DEWALT’s new line of SDS Max & Spline Rotary Hammers include two 1-3/4†Combination Rotary Hammers (D25602K and D25651K), two Chipping Hammers (D25851K and D25831K) and two 1-9/16’ Combination Hammers (D255501K and D25553K). SHOCKS – Active Vibration Control®, offered on the 1-3/4†Combination Rotary Hammers (D25602K and D25651K) and Chipping Hammers (D25851K and D25831K), reduces vibration (compared to most competitive products) and provides comfort when using the tools for extended periods of time. Complete Torque Control (CTC)®, offered on the 1-3/4†Combination Rotary Hammers (D25602K and D25651K), features a patented two-stage clutch providing control in bind-up situations. The new line of hammers equipped with a patented DEWALT built, high-performance motor delivers up to 13.5 amps and when combined with DEWALT’s hammer mechanism, which generates up to 9.5 ft-lbs. of impact energy, delivers fast drilling and powerful chipping.

I can see it...works on my end? If you still can't see it, it's on Youtube. Just keyword 'How to remove Rohm Supra.

Good to know, any chance you have an idea on a release date?

Information from Wiki under Lithium Iron Phosphate; "...BOSCH and South Korea SAMSUNG are cooperating to develop lithium batteries and carry out mass production at a cost of about 4,000,000 U.S. dollars[5]. Although it is predicted that it will take about four to five years to move into the matured stage, BOSCH in any case will continue to invest in this effort in order to maintain its position as the top leader in the automobile technology...." I am assuming this is the Samsung's version of the iron phosphate technology? Bosch as well as many others are currently using Samsung Cells. Will the A123 be dropped all together? Or will they be still used in the 36v, 28v, and possibly the new 10.8v line we keep hearing buzzes about?

Sony and Samsung.... hmmmm. :-\ How will the customer know what they are getting? Is Samsung now offering some type of NANO or Iron Phosphate? Will the XRP packs use the same Sony cells as the Compact packs? Will the Sony/Samsung cells get the already advertised 2000 recharge cycle life? DC9181 is advertised at 800-1000? Will the cost of the battery come down, as well as any combo kit that uses Lithium?

Thanks for the extra info. What is different about the cells? I know that the DC9180 has had the same A123 cells since birth to date. At least the one's I've taken apart. I know the DC9181 is a Sony Cell. Is there something I missed? DC9180 DC9181

They are already making them under the brand Black&Decker.