kjones

So forgive me for being a but more practical here, rather than dreaming, but though I know a 20v batter would have dreadful run time as a full size chain saw intende for falling, etc. it could be awesome as a beam saw! I don't know how many of you have done this on your sites, but I used to use a chain saw all the time while cutting large glue lams, para lams, beams, etc. could be a cool idea!

Everything on those models is the same except for the wrench size. The torque varies purely from greater or lessor surface area contact between 1/4" hex, 3/8" and 1/2" sizes.

I have the 079, and the only similar thing that I can speak to is when it is self leveling, it will spin "jumpy" while it levels. Is your laser possibly set up on too un-level of a location? Other that that, I suggest taking it to a service center.

THANK YOU!!! I have left this one alone, but it has annoyed the crap out of me that the diso of the right angle drill is being used/seen as a sign that 18v is being phased out! Seriously, this crap needs to stop! How many pointless threads on this forum need to be devoted to defending the long term plan for the 18v line!

No. Those are there to prevent you from accidentally plugging the li-on batteries not a NiCAD charger. The charger will not recognize the chemistry, and will charge it wrong (ruining the battery, or possibly causing fire, etc.). If you want a lithium battery, you need the lithium charger. The lithium charger recognizes both chemistries, so it will charge all of your DeWALT stem pack batteries.

Yah, it is a huge difference in draw. The compact batteries will certainly run the tools, and are good in a pinch, but yes they are designed to really be used with the larger capacity batteries.

It is nearly impossible to give you a cut number, as the boards have so many variables. That being said, I think 20 cuts with a compact battery would be on the higher side of what I would expect. Remember, impact drivers and drill drivers draw around 6-8 amps under load, while the circ saw, recip saw, and cut off tool draw in excess of 40 amps. Think about how fast the glass of water gets drank at that kind of speed, when it is designed to last under a much smaller draw.

Yes,but you will need a dual chemistry charger as well.

Definately warranty the batteries out. 40 degrees isn't cold in regards to the temps these batteries are designed to operate under.

It sounds like you bought NiCAD batteries. They do not hold their charge well over time. Brand new batteries should hold a good amount of their charge for up to around ten days. Lithium batteries (which are in your 12v kit) hold their charge fr about a year and a half. Also, do not run the NiCAD batteries all the way down. Charge them when they are slowing down. Running them all the way down can damage the cells.

Yes, it does.

Have it and use it frequently. I really can't give you a run time estimate though. Honestly, I have never had a battery die on it. I have always finished my task before it died, so it is always recharged before starting again.

I have never heard/read that in the manuals. I would say don't worry about it. DeWALT tools are designed to be used. Period. Enjoy!

Use the impact for fasteners (screws, lags, etc.), and the drill for drilling holes. There is a wide range of impact drill bits available now as well, so it is getting to be where you can do most of the applications with that one tool, but a drill still works better for a lot of drilling applications/has a wider range of drill bits available. Enjoy your new kit! Remember that you are buying the compact drill, so do not try to use or for really heavy applications (large hole saws, self feed bits, etc.).

As recommended by the factory? Absolutely, unequivocally, absolutely, no. Could I be any more clear than that

You are the only real person that can answer that for you really. You know the difference- 3.0 is twice the run time, twice the charge time, twice the weight, along with an extra year if warranty. If light weight is more important to you, get 1.5, if run time/warranty are more important, get 3.0. Also, think about the tools you want to run. If you plan on using the recip., circ, grinder, etc., you will probably want to go with the 3.0 packs. It comes down to what matters more to you.

They should show something like 19.2v (or close to it) when fully charged. How old is your battery?

Also, the chuck removal technique you are referring to is for the Rohm pusher chuck, which I do not believe is in the 925. Your chuck should have a set screw inside the chuck holding it onto the spindle. Remove the screw, the reverse thread the chuck off of the spindle. As was mentioned however, I do not think your chuck is the problem, so I do not think you have a need to remove it.

No, it will not fit/run your 18v saw. Buy a 20v kit that you like, and add the jig saw in a bare tool form. Build the kit you want.

I can't remember the nail count per charge, but it was more than adequate. Plus, no gas! This runs on battery only. Nothing else like it on the market. I got to play with a prototype unit, and it is freaking sweet!

Just use them. There will probably be a more technical response offered on here by one if the battery gurus, but honestly, the battery is going to last pretty much the same amount of time for you regardless of how you use it (unless you subject it to abusive conditions obviously). Just my two cents.

Yes, they are the same for both the dw723 and dwx723.

Nice collection!

Nice!

I don't think that you're going to see brushed and brushless tools packaged together, but the DCF895B is available (bare tool), so buy a kit that you like that doesn't include an impact driver, then buy the brushless impact as a bare tool.