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  1. Dewalt 20v Cordless Miter Saw

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    Could you elaborate on the different laws we have in Europe??

    What would Dewalt need to change to bring the saw over here?

     

    I almost bought one from EBay from someone that had shipped a few over from the USA. He was using it with his 18v batteries!!

    But I got cold feet and didn't buy it because Dewalt would not touch it if it broke as it is not a European model. Plus I could not get parts for it!!!    :

    Lets just say be a little patient Doo Dar, and your wishes will be granted.. There are a couple of changes to the saw for the European Market that are happening... 

     

    I am not at liberty to say what (as yet) but it will be worth waiting for the it to come on sale in the UK/Europe... 

     

    When I'm allowed, I will reveal all..

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  3. Where do you miss XPS light

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    if any manufacturer could integrate that bullseye thing into the chuck it would be pretty sweet. especially if you could have a button to turn it on/off for situations where it really isn't needed.

     

     

    I think the issues here could be where and how to fit it.. If it were in a chuck for example, then the lights would be 'rotating' and you could get a 'strobing effect' and possibly potential issues for 'epilepsy'...

  5. Tough System Radio

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    But there are no side handles that click onto the brackets...

    Or did the desgn change from this?

     

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    I've asked the fact same Question to one of the UK product Guys.... The line I got was 'Final Samples arrive in the next week or so'..... 

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  6. Open top Toughsystem box?????????

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    rossi7x, do your mates say that to you , that's a bit nasty

    I like the photos , I can't wait to get a open tote and a few of the clear top ds150s

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Yes they do Locksmithmatt.. And in fact it was you.... So thats the reason I stole your photo's from the Stanley UK site... Welcome on here buddy.. 

  7. Open top Toughsystem box?????????

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    Has anyone seen or know anything about the new Tough system box I have just seen on Dewalt's facebook page???

     

    Basically there is a video on Dewalt UK showing off the new Bluetooth batteries!! but if you go through the video to 1:33 you will see the tote like toughsystem box!!

     

    The van on the video I think belongs to  rossi7x  one of the TIA members?!?!?!

     

    If this is true then rossi7x if you read this do you have a model number for the box or any other info about the box?

     

    I think I remember reading somewhere on here a mention to a new tote/open top tough system box on the way!! But I cant for the life of me remember where it is on the forum! 

     

    Thanks

    As Mr Yellow has said, that is my Van in the 'Tool Connect' video from Dewalt... As he correctly says, I am not featured putting Tools in the Van, but I am the Guy running down the stairs at the beginning, and pretty much stood around 'Doing nothing' as many buddies have had the Joy in e-mailing and face booking me for the past few weeks...

     

    I claim that my racking system has improved my efficiency that much, that I now have more free time on my hands..lol...

     

    You are correct that there is a New (to be launched) 'Open Tote' Tough Box on there Horizon.. 

     

    Here's a a photo (taken from a 3rd party post from the Stanley Tools forum page in the UK) showing a photo of the Open Tote... 

     

    It has a Metal 'Chrome' folding handle, and features the same locking side Handles for the trolley system, and Van racking concept (should you wish to follow down that road..)...

     

    If you Join the Stanley UK forum, there is a dedicated thread about 'Van Racking; which shows step by step photo's of How I did mine, and I have also added photo's borrowed from here showing the massively high spec build of Mr Yellow himself.. There are also images of those others who have done their own versions too...

     

    Here's the photo of the tote...

     

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    And while were at it, the clear top organiser as well...

     

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  9. New DEWALT Pouches Line in EU

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    I was hoping for these to be smaller than what they have in the US, but it looks the same apart from the colorscheme?!

    Don't get me wrong; they are durable and pretty comfortable, but way too bulky for my liking. 

    I know what you mean about the size.. I'm looking to import the Rack-a-Tiers Combo Belt into the UK..  Looks to have a good sized belt, and the rear of the belt is designed with air-flow in mind (prevent a sweaty back) and comfort too..

     

    Will be in my return luggage when I'm next Stateside.....

     

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  11. Dewalt 20v finish nailer

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    Jules, I am making a work table for my miterstand, but wondered what size holes you drilled to hold your impact driver and drill?

    I checked today, and they are 76mm Dia.. Seems a bit big, but they are perfect for the coffee cup side of things... In all honesty, the hole are a little big, but they seem to work OK when there is a screwdriver bit, or drill bit in the Drills.. Personally I would go 50mm for the drills if I made another one...

     

    Thing is, do you drill for one or two coffee cups...lol... 

  12. New Random Orbit Sander...

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    Correct. The cordless vacs don't have airlock so you'll need an adapter.

    Tis true that the Li-ion Cordless Vacs don't come with Air-lock adaptors, but unlike previous versions of Vacs, the Pipe is not glued to the end attachment, so you can unscrew it, and in turn screw on an Airlock adaptor..

     

    I have done this for testing the New Sander, and even whilst testing the XR Mitre Saw..

     

    I must say that its a bit of a nuisance to keep switching the Vac On and then Off, but it does work well on both of the above products...

     

    The only downside to 'retro' fitting an Air-lock adaptor is that the on board tools suffer in direct connection with the Airlock main 'barrel', so you have to use the tapered 'rubberised' adaptor to act as the 'go between'...

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  15. Where do you miss XPS light

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    I agree with Mr Yellow on the Jigsaw.. Seems the next stage of Evolution to make it Brushless and with LED's on it.. Not sure of the 'pulsing' led's like the Festool are necessary, and not sure if they've withdrawn it for 'health issues' (epilepsy etc)..

     

    I think it would also be good to put them on the Plunge saw.. Would make seeing the Pencil Marks easier, and also why not.. No-one else has it, so be the first for a change... 

     

    I think that it could also be said of any future Circ saws.. Would make using in Dim light safer too...

     

    I am privvy to some LED testing on some up and coming 'revisions' on tools (can't say anything as yet) but, just when you think there can't be any improvements, the simplest of ideas blow your mind... 

  18. Wait no longer the Dewalt 16gauge Cordless Finish Nailer is here

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    Right a little update (as promised) regarding the T-stak boxes and the 16g Nailer...

     

    Check out the photos below, and although I stated (on first look) that it won't fit, I must admit I'll have to make a U-turn and admit it does.. Good news for some on here..

     

    It does fit, however not 'comfortably'.. It seems to only fit in the position shown, and it 'distorts' the T-stak box a little, but it will still shut.. 

     

    I think 'long term' you will see a little 'rubbing' or 'distortion' of the rubber oversold on the motor housing (head of the nailer) as it sits tight up against the hinge and the 'webs' of the lid of the box...

     

    Initially it doesn't look like it will fit...

     

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    Laying flat, the nailer is too long for the box..

     

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    At an angle with the 'plunger' forced in tight, it fits in the base of the T-stak

     

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    Slight distortion on the front of the Box by the clasp..

     

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    It does fit, complete with 2 boxes of nails 32mm and 38mm (1 1/4", 1 1/2") and a charger.

     

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    Hope some of you find this useful.. Have a good weekend Guys...

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  23. Help required in Houston TX..

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    Hi Guys... 

     

    Wondering if anyone in the Houston area can help please...

     

    I am looking to order a Rack-a-tiers Combo tool pouch, along with the Suspenders from someone in Houston..

     

    Preferably I would like to order from the UK online, and get it sent to a buddy's hotel room in the city so that he can bring it back to the UK for me..

     

    Any guys with local knowledge have any names of who can possibly supply it for me..

     

    Have e-mailed the 'local' sales rep, but he says he only deals with North Texas, and I have sent a mail to Rack-a-tiers direct, but they haven't responded as yet... 

     

    Thanks in advance....

  24. Tough Box racking in my Van..

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    hold on a sec while I pick up my jaw that just fell on the floor...That's amazing man, really nice stuff. You even dovetailed the shelf faces as a nice touch. If I were a customer, I would immediately take notice of how well organized your van is and feel relieved that you know what your doing and you take pride in your work. Great stuff. Take care

     

    Thanks NaluRash... Always nice to hear appreciation form other trades guys.. When I first built the racking, I thought I might get some stick from people... However, to the contrary, it's been quite an eye opener as to how many people have asked and/or e-mailed for advice on how it was done..

     

    Rossi van is very organised and it defiantly reflects the man.

    The locking section on the back a standard L bar would work but I had mine made so it wasn't exactly 90 so that it pulls in better.

     

    Cheers Dano.. Thanks for the compliment.. Not spoken for a while.. Must give you a call..

     

    Nice dove tail joints on those wooden racks. Is that your handy work? 

     

    Yes Nordraw... When I first built the idea of racking, I did so with the basic plywood butted together, glued and screwed.. When Dewalt saw the Racking idea in the flesh, they asked if I could take the Van to a End user show, to encourage guys to see what could be done with Tough System.. Knowing it was going to come under scrutiny from the trade, I decided to re-do the plywork and make the shelves out of Good Quality Birch ply, and dovetail them.. It also led to me using Industrial grade Vinyl flooring in the Van too.. Colour was just a little 'homage' to the brand of course..

     

    I noticed that the other day. They look like half blind dovetails? I can't zoom on my phone

     

    Yes they are... The fact is that I was actually trying to do 'thru' dovetails, but my Jig I have only allows dovetails of a certain length to be cut, hence they ended up 'stopped' or 'blind'... Real critics would point out that actually the Dovetails run the wrong way (for strength purposes), and that would be true.. However, this was a conscious decision to do so, so that I could keep them on show, rather than covered by the ply end panel used to hang the Dewalt trestles on...

  25. New Forum - First Post

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    Thanks for the welcome lads, although I'm 14 years in construction I'm only really starting to take it serious. I've owned a lot of tools over the years but never done any research till this year and would always just buy a mixture of brands and generally it would be makita as it was what my local suppliers always stocked. Well now I've made the change to dewalt I'm slowly selling off my old tools and investing in newer up to date tools. I've also just bought myself a new van, 2009 ford transit and am hoping to build myself some racking to integrate my toughsystem boxes, so I will make sure to let everyone know how that goes.

    Here's a link.. http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/3296-tough-box-racking-in-my-van/?hl=%2Bdewalt+%2Bracking

     

    and here's another for ideas on the Van racking... 

     

    http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/2762-my-tools-toughsystem-racking/page-2?hl=%20dewalt%20%20racking

     

    If you need any other ideas, I've got a few more shots of other Vans that have done  in the UK too...

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