Bremon
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I've never had to back it off to switch it, it was always just stiff enough that it would skip from 1 to 3 and vice-versa because you'd have to push on the switch so hard. After a little use it broke in a bit and now it switches like a dream.
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I bought that DCK299M2 Boxing Day for $250 despite already having that kit because it's stupid cheap at that price. Can easily split it up and sell pieces for $350+ total. I'll likely gift it to a friend. It's a fantastic kit. Grinder kit is less of a deal but not bad. I'd stick with Dewalt on this one.
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14 minutes ago, jtkendall said:
I mentioned it in another thread I believe, but I hope the 6.0 starts replacing the 5.0's in kits. The 9.0 is heavy but I don't see myself paying $150 for the 6.0 when I can get a 9.0 for $50 more.
I don't believe they will. 100 watt hours makes for a "dangerous good" for flying I believe which means additional transport costs I believe. I don't think we will see them in kits without another large price bump (like the bump from 4.0 to 5.0 in kits).
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2 hours ago, AnonymousJoe said:
That would be awsome, u got a link?
Just heard from them, they are looking into release, they're supposed to send me one to try out.
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16 minutes ago, AnonymousJoe said:
That would be awsome, u got a link?
No just communication from Rohm on Instagram. Expected Jan-Feb I believe.
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Rohm apparently has one coming out that will fit the 2704.
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2 hours ago, Milwaukee_man_stan said:
And it has, I just bought two surges now. And now own three
I'm not sure TIA is diverse enough to definitively say it's a hit but I'm interested to pick one up down the road.
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20 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:
Which makes me wonder if dewalt has plans for one or not... I really don't see myself using a conventional impact much anymore, it's that nice
They say they have no plans for one but I could see them rushing one out if the surge sells well.
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12 minutes ago, Craigh9916 said:
Tried it today and yes it fits
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks very much
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1 hour ago, Jronman said:
does Milwaukee still make an m18 slim pack?
They make a ridiculous number of packs. Compact 1.5, 2.0. XC 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and ripoff 6.0, and of course the big beast 9.0 lol. Not as many as Dewalt of course but a fair amount.
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Is that the same as their hypoid corded saw?
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12 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said:
Saw that, yeah that was a surprise!
It might be a good thing tho
I wasn't surprised about the circ saw DeWalt being heavier, and that might be a good thing too
Hold on to DeBeast extra tight; lighter could mean easier for it to break your nose lol. Circ saw being heavier likely is an advantage cutting right side up, but upside down not so much. I took a look at the FlexVolt circ saw in HD this past weekend, it's a sample size of one, but it's shoe was rock solid. Shame about that rafter hook though.
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HD carpentry on IG is doing weigh ins for FlexVolt tools with 9.0 vs Fuel tools with 9.0. I didn't realize the Super Hawg was over a pound heavier than DeBeast, and that's with Dewalt having the heavier battery. Looks can be deceiving I guess!
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Super Hawg and DeBeast are like comparing 1 ton diesels to an ecoboost F150. The half ton can do a lot of the same work but it works harder, isn't as efficient, and therefore might not last as long. The capability of the F150 and standard form-factor premium drills like the 2704 are both getting to be technical marvels but when it comes to the toughest jobs you get the big machine out. I'm very tempted to buy DeBeast (super Hawg won't fit in a tough box lol) and I've been lusting over the Hole Hawg for about half a year now but both are a waste of money in my case. Wouldn't see near enough use to justify one, just like my half ton does just fine by me though I love the look of the new Sierra and F250 lol.
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1 hour ago, KnarlyCarl said:
And here I am looking for deals on the slim packs for my impacts LOL... i always seem to end up with the standard packs but i would love to cut down on the weight and size for my 18v impacts
Yeah I have 4x 2.0s for my impacts, screwgun, rotozip, etc. 5.0s for most tasks, one 9.0 for the big dogs. Looking to add 2 more 5.0 and another 9.0 and I'll be set for anything. Not much overlap of using big batteries on small tools or small ones on big tools for me, which is why FlexVolt isn't the slap in the face for me that it is for some others.
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They could have the same motor and the Hawg could still have more torque due to gearing. 350, 950, and 1200 I believe for Super Hawg low, high, and Hole Hawg RPM respectively. 2704 low and high are 550(?) and 2000. Both Hawgs should have more torque in High and the Super should obliterate the standard drill in Low.
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1 hour ago, AnonymousJoe said:
I've been seeing a lot of requests recently in high end residential for outlets to be put down low in base boards. I was told the trend comes from New York, I wonder if anyone else is seeing this. I hate it lol
Here it's just a matter of how old your house is. Old? Baseboard outlets lol.
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Crap happens. My 2704 came with a gouge in the clutch collar from the factory. Usually I like to put the wear and tear on stuff myself but what can you do?
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I don't think there's any arguing that the 996 side handle is long enough. @JimboS1ice is fight about that. I don't find the gear selector is any worse than my 2704 though. It was a bitch to not skip 2nd at first because it required so much force, its much better now. The 2704 was awful to switch early on too, smooth as silk now comparatively.
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You mean assembled with global materials? Is there a single USA-made power tool anymore?
Plus, hard to pay for a wedding with metabo, festool, etc. on the brain @JimboS1ice
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5 hours ago, ChrisK said:
I'm very interested in your thoughts on this one bro
I had to pull the trigger, what few reviews I've seen were positive and the small premium for made in Japan for the 7.5" augers compared to Bosch or Milwaukee Chinese bits seemed worth it. The premium on the 18" augers is another story; price is 50-100% higher lol.
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10 hours ago, wildroamer said:
Let alone the DCD996, which is more powerful than both.
The same DCD996 I have? The one with 95nm? Well below the 2704 1200(?) in-lb claim and Makitas 1070 (that's "somehow" stronger than the Fuel lol). I love the 996, and it pulls just like my 2704 yet it sits around 840 in-lb. The e-clutch and 3 speed gearbox make it a real beauty.
95nm for the Fuel Super Hawg on the European site make claims I've seen of the Hole Hawg stalling with ship auger bits more believable lol. Single speed gearbox will do that I guess. The 2704 absolutely flies in high speed with 1"+ bits in it though. Form factor on the Hawgs is very versatile however.
EU sites for Dewalt list hard and soft torque though maybe correlating what Jeff was saying.
996 hard: 95nm / 840 in-lb
996 soft: 66nm / 584 in-lb
796 hard: 70nm / 619 in-lb
796 soft 27nm / 238 in-lb
Meanwhile EU Milwaukee only states 95nm for Super Hawg, yet 135nm for the Fuel hammer drill while specifying the Hawg can drill 150+ mm holes with a hole saw while the standard drill maxes out at 65mm according to the specs page (which is 2.55"; less than the 3" copied and pasted from the 2604 manual over to the 2704 manual).
The paper spec wars are fairly entertaining and full of smoke and mirrors it seems. Dewalt manual states maximum capacity of the 996 at 1-1/4" auger, 4" hole saw and 1/2" masonry holes while the Milwaukee 2704 claims 1-1/2" augers, 3" hole saw, and 5/8" masonry holes. What gives? Meanwhile the single speed Hole Hawg can do a 4" hole saw, but only a 1-1/4" auger according to its manual? Who's testing this stuff? Who's writing these manuals lol.
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Ordered 100 bucks worth of Wood Owl Overdrive and Nailchipper auger bits. I'll let you guys know what I think of them.
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People speak with their wallets unfortunately and most people don't care where their tools come from. Even the snobbiest amongst us have Chinese manufactured tools. Most of my most expensive tools are Chinese, and they're red and yellow. When your asking price for hand tools gets into entry price for power tools a large swathe of potential customers are turned away.
Armstrong isn't boutique-brand priced but if you pay an American to do a job that product is more expensive, plain and simple. Sadly, most people have a "f--- you, got mine" type attitude toward life so you'll continue to see manufacturing jobs leave permanently.
That said, distribution/retail channels might play a large part here. I've never seen an Armstrong tool in person. A quick Amazon perusal gives me some hits but Williams and SK underprices them significantly.
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Solve my dilemma. Which tools to keep, which to return
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I'm a huge fan of the Rohm chucks Dewalt uses. My 996, 791, and the 796 I sold all great. My experience with ratcheting Jacobs chucks is spottier.