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So what you're saying is that there's a possibility (with modifications)... Ugh. I had expected that it wouldn't be so easy.

I've been agonizing over the purchase of this saw. Could someone post a picture of the bottom/mounting location of the tile saw? I know that it has a folding stand, but I'd like to put it on a collapsible rolling miter stand. To go with the miter, planer and table saw that are already mounted!

Picked this saw up today after trying to repair my Stihl's starter assembly with the wrong string pulley. ... I got a good 2 1/2 hours of use out of it before the sun went down, so let me share my thoughts: This chainsaw is NOT ready to use out of the box. I don't mean it's disassembled or that the battery needs charging, though it did need a charge. No, there wasn't any bar oil included. Had I not had oil on hand, say if this was my first saw, I would've been more put out. But I expect a $400 tool to be ready for use when I get it unwrapped. Just a small bottle of bar oil for a single fill-up to get a guy started is all that I'm saying. Or maybe a heads up on the packaging that it's not included? It's relatively light. My Stihl 034 dry weight without a bar weighs the same as the Dewalt with bar and battery. I could feel the difference in my hands after two hours. 16" is a shorter bar for me, but I could see putting an even smaller bar on and using it as a pruning saw during high work for the weight and the push button operation. Speaking of operational capabilities. There's no yanking on a string and letting it idle. That's a big plus if it's going to hang off of a lanyard from my waist. Honestly, it was just so easy to use! Same trigger assembly as the hedge trimmer; push down on a safety and then pull the trigger. The kick back handle locks out the trigger, as well, and the electric brake was well done. I did notice that it didn't handle push cuts on top of the bar as well as what I'm used to. It also doesn't have the spikes along the blade that allow you to ratchet down a cut - this needs to be rectified in the type 2 or be available as an add-on. I was very impressed with the chain that it came with. Incredibly sharp and very little kick back. The tool-free tightening mechanism was a real pleasure to use after fighting with screnchs for years. After a few hours I did notice a decrease in the cutting ability, which isn't surprising. Part of that was due to diminishing returns as the battery depletes. I would rather have gotten full juice until the saw refuses to turn anymore, than a slow (and small) decline in performance that causes me to consider a dull chain. I had to fill up the bar oil reservoir twice; once at the beginning and again at the middle, which seemed excessive. I also noticed that the reservoir seemed to leak and that the whole affair was fairly messy (oily). This is something that I expect from my antique pawn-shop gasser, just not from a new electric saw. I suspect that my oil reservoir cap is missing an o-ring. There's no rubber seal on the cap as it is but there is a groove just under the head of the cap... I'll look up a diagram later to confirm and probably exchange it at Lowes for another one rather than going through the warranty. The oily situation made me wish that it came with a hard shell case. It has a bar guard, but anything that is going to drip oil in my garage needs something to contain it. Or even in general, a hard shell case would be nice when it's bouncing around in the bed of a pickup. Finally, the noise output was quite low. Should be attractive to arborists working in well populated areas or homeowners with grouchy neighbors. I had ear-pro but it wasn't really necessary. Interestingly, my dog didn't find it threatening and I had more issues than usual keeping him clear of the felling zone. He has always given my Stihl a wide berth even when it's idling. To conclude: Pros: lightweight, low kickback, tool-free tightening, easy starts, no idling, moderate power*, quiet Cons: bar oil not included, leaking oil reservoir, no case, doesn't deter pets(lol?), moderate power*, no spikes *I have several larger trees, >24" in diameter, that I'll take down in the next few months. I'll report back if it's able to work through a trunk larger than the bar length without getting bogged down.

Anyone get this yet? It wasn't available locally and I haven't been in a rush to drive two hours to pick it up.

I wanted a mig welder in high school and only had enough money for the cheap harbor freight deal. I never got it to lay down a bead. Wire always kinked in the hose, etc... Ended up giving it away on a Jeep forum just to get it out of my folks' garage. An old Lincoln buzz box that cost $50 off of Craigslist gave better service.

Home Depot is drastically reducing what inventory they'll give a discount on. Lumber, plumbing, and electrical wire are all out. As well as anything already with a promotion. Lowes, however, gives 10% off everything.

That would be interesting. Maybe a dummy battery that's really just a transformer with a cable out the back? The backpack blower was interesting mostly because it showed Dewalt's willingness to put two 40V batteries in a single tool. And increase the capacity of each pack. 7.5ah is almost double the original, standard 4ah batteries.... So I'm considering a mower to be a real possibility in the future. Still got my fingers crossed for a cordless table saw though!

I love Dewalt stuff for general construction and power tools but I tend to think that it's better to go with the established machining suppliers in this instance. Unless you're just going through aluminum or pot metal. I'd be sold if someone writes a review on them in a block of stainless steel.

The kicker is that they all run on the same 18 volt platform. Even the "20V MAX" that I'm so invested in. Some inspired entrepreneur could make a killing with a universal battery adapter. It wouldn't be much more than a plastic housing either.

Saw the mini blower at Lowes. Bare tool for $99.

Price matched at Lowes

They've had the clear top organizer for a few weeks. I got 3 off of the shelf.

eReplacement Parts needs to update their compatibility list now. Lol.

Make that 6 people. And a +1 for the positive placement attachment.

All of these van racking systems are great, but I've got a truck with an open pick up bed. How about a truck box with 2 racks of tough system arms side-by-side instead of a giant chest? Perhaps an open metal tray on top of the racks to tie gear bags and levels to. There needs to be a way to securely transport tough boxes in a pickup while keeping my tools in their cozy, custom foamed, IP65 homes.

The new tough box organizers can be arranged in any configuration. All of the little yellow cups are some multiple of each other. It makes more sense if you see it in person.

Yup. I was just about to post this deal myself. Is anyone not satisfied with their single speed nailer? Though... For a difference of $250 I don't know how I couldn't manage to cope with it.

I got it exchanged. Amazon was quick with processing the order and the new track is dead straight.

As the title says. I just bought a track saw and was enjoying the ease of breaking down sheet goods until I realized that the last 20" of my 102" track are bowed 1/8". The 59" track is dead nuts at least. I could understand if the track was bent up-and-down but not bowed side-to-side. A problem with the extrusion, perhaps? The nearest power tool service center is 2 hours away and customer service isn't available until Monday. We'll see what they say.

I've rented the Hilti and was very impressed. However, I couldn't find another for rent after moving and purchased the single shot tool w/ trigger. It's worked well so far.

Because $99 the day before wasn't doing the job. So I bought the display. Now I have 2 bare tool blowers to sell...

I don't need the blower - I just wanted the battery. I already have the 40V blower. I could sell the blower only for $50 + S&H.

Cordless and brushless table saw. 40V platform would be a good fit there. Also a lunch box super surfacer. Makita makes them in Japan but there's nothing close in the US. Hell, just a normal thickness planer with an automatic return would be incredible.

Just waiting for Dewalt to jump on board so I can get one.

Also in Pace, FL.