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anadevi

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  1. I kind of assumed they were sending a message out to their 36V customers that they will shortly be killing off the 36V line and offering this up as a transition option. I'm not sure about begin the dumbest, if you think about it there is really only two good options here for Makita if they want to kill the line. Fund some kind of trade-in program or do something like this which the users have to pony-up $$$ for. Even if this aggravates their customer base they will be invested in Makita's 18V LXI platform.
  2. From toolstoptv - Makita 36v adapter to use 2x18v Makita 36v adapter The 36v shell has a cord back to the power pack which would make conversion to mains very easy (splice in an adapter, and use a 36V DC supply).
  3. I would like the DE0882 laser pole but Dewalt does not offer that here. Nor does Stanley. Seems like a gap in the line. I recently bought a Bosch telescoping laser pole but would have got the Dewalt had it been available.
  4. The ROI for me on cordless tools is a lot worse than the corded tools. In my case because it's just secondary work (part time) my ongoing expenses are the batteries which I don't have with the corded tools. Last year I replaced most of my 18v tools with the Dewalt 20v max so my 18v/20v tools share a common battery platform (reduce ongoing costs) and I also invested in the Dewalt 12v Max line but Dewalt's 12v line's small so I still don't have a single 12v battery platform.
  5. I have the Delta branded stand which is very similar to this stand. I put a 3/4" plywood top as a portable work table.
  6. I was testing a new drill I just got and at the same time did a couple of quick tests on the 785 & 985. The DCD785 ran a 7/8 spade bit into a 2x4 OK. It however stalled using a 7/8 self feed Auger bit. The DCD985 ran both the 7/8 spade bit & 7/8 self feed auger easily though a 2x4.
  7. Hi, my DCD785 (compact hammer drill - 20V Max) is using a Jacobs chuck. I did not realize there was a different chuck being used between the hammer vrs non-hammer.
  8. I thought all of the 3-speeds were using Rohm chucks, with the compacts using a Jacobs. My DCD785 is a Jacobs and the DCD985 is Rohm. I much preferred the self tighting Rohm (XRP) over the rachiting Rohm (20V Max). I've not had a bad experience with either, but most of my tools with Jacobs chucks use a key.
  9. Given the OP's post I don't see a heavy side load as likely. The self feeding auger (and self feeding spade bits) have very aggressive feed rates and therefore need a low speed/high torque gear. With my old XRP you could force the drill but there's no way to do that on the new 20V max. In third gear the electronics shut the drill down even with a 1" self feeding auger into a new 2x4. I'm not answering the question if they should, just pointing out they can't. The OP's expectation to be able to use largish bits on high speed is not realistic with the newer drills. Also, while you could be aggressive with the old XRP's you may not have gained much anyway.. One finial point on the OP's question. Knowing max torque won't help if you don't want to use the low gear.
  10. A 2 9/16th self feeding bit seems a little much to ask or expect from a cordless. I use a corded drill for anything over 1 1/2. I agree a 7/8th should not present any problem. I've used 1 1/4 augers with no problem at all. Ok, this does not make any sense. I regularly use 2 9/16th inch self feeds through the 18v and 20v premium drills, and never have a problem. A spade bit or auger of that size should not be any issue at all, unless under extreme side load/binding.
  11. I have a Bosch MX25, to get me to change it would require more than a color change. Although I would like the tool-less blade change the Bosch feels much better in the hand and that's more important to me. Bosch has a tool-less blade change in Europe and I expect we will see that here in the new year. Right now I also have the Bosch PS50 multi-X (12V) which I sometimes use with a "second" blade to avoid constantly changing. If Dewalt does a make-over on the multi-tool (like their 12V/20V Max tools) the decision to add a yellow & black multi-tool would be a whole lot easier for me.
  12. No. If you need a good compact drill, spend a little extra and get the DCD780/DCD785 compact drill. Paired with the DCF815 it's a good combination for most needs. wanna sell it?
  13. These are pretty tipical reviews from TIA. I like their reviews as they come across as honest reviews - "Here's what I think".
  14. Just a FYI. Some no-clean flux is a good idea when solving the connections. It's quicker and will provide a much better connection.
  15. TIA did a review of these two drills. Overall not a bad review if you want to check it out: My only critique of this review is the stalling the drill out with a 3/4 spade bit. I've used my DCD985 with 3/4 Auger bits without a problem in 1st gear. I've not tried my DCD785 but I've got no reason to doubt on speed 1 it would have any issue with a 3/4 Auger bit. They used high gear on both the DCD785 & DCD985 which is probably the reason the electronics intervined. Anyway, if your interested check out the review. A few weeks ago they did the DCD980 & DCD780 (non-hammer versions) if you leaning in that direction.
  16. Interesting side note on 12V/20V MAX. I noticed Hitachi now have a 12V Peek drill & impact combo kit in the UK.
  17. The 12V max drill driver I don't have a use for. Don't take my comment as knocking the 12V max tools. I like this line, and now the 20V max tools are out, most of my cordless tool purchases are now Dewalt.
  18. I got this in a combo kit. Never found a use for it and probably never will.
  19. I really like this new line, the name's irrelevant. They get the job done, Dewalt's a good brand and that's enough for me.
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