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Seen pictures of it firing pins through a steel beam.

It's inevitable that they will release for both, which is first is my question.

To me it doesn't really matter, I'll own whichever comes first if the reviews on power substantiate the upgrade. My old 20v is getting real tired of being my primary skilsaw.

Interesting. How would you expect the performance to be, more in line with the outgoing 20v or close to the 60v?

Is it just me or does this look unusually compact? Dewalts slowly talking me out of Flexvolt bit by bit outside of 120v offerings. Rear handle blade left coming, chainsaw, now this...me gusta.

Apparently not, was supposed to be out already so I'm not sure what the holdup is.

Becky...eat a snickers.

AC/DC, excellent!

Large dimensional lumber.

There's a ton of manufacturers for split systems, the reason that Mitsubishi is so popular is because they keep their parts and systems very much the same for years and have good warranties, but you pay out the ass for that and the name. They're a bit like John Deere in that regard, you don't always get what you pay for in the long run but many also swear by the brand. YMMV. The top of the list for this category for me is Mitsubishi, LG, Pioneer, Fridrick, and Fujitsu. If appearance is a concern, there's no other choice but LG, they make the most attractive systems IMO and many agree.

And by all I mean compact, not the drills that are designed large enough for hollow core bits.

My point isn't that Dewalt did it first, it's that all of their new cordless SDS's have a piggyback option and it's superior to having to lug around a backpack. Why go backwards?

Yesssss. This makes so much more sense for carpenters that never cut tree's than a big bar saw. I'm liking it! https://www.wiselinetools.ca/Dewalt-DCCS620B-20V-MAX-Compact-Chainsaw-Bare-Tool/item/DCCS620B?folder=176

I'll be down for the fan and the rear handle circular, 20v or 60v I wouldn't mind pulling the trigger to upgrade for that at all. I want to see them make a serious effort on lights as well. I've heard rumors that Dewalt is developing a backpack vac system. I have serious doubts that Dewalt will launch a 12ah flex battery this quickly. I'd put money against it actually given the history with 20v. Took like 2 years to go from 3ah to 4ah IIRC.

I think he's confusing series and parallel, you're either one or the other with 2 batteries, would need 4 for both. So I spent a few hours with this bad boy today chipping stucco and drilling tapcons for a replacement hurricane sliding glass door. I no longer need validation for this tool to prove it's self, it drills and chips like a champion and it does it so effortlessly and ergonomically (the AVT on this SDS is the best I've ever experienced on any tool). I've not yet used it to drill any large diameter holes but I have a feeling it'll be more than sufficient. Everyone that I've let use it can't believe how sweet it is. It cooks with thermite. I think over the next few months it's going to make a run at dethroning some of my favorite tools ever. Hopefully the HEPA attachment is released soon.

That looks nice but I'm suprised that more companies aren't following Dewalts footsteps with a piggyback dust extraction system. The backpack is quite cumbersome if you're just doing a few holes or using the tool spuratically IMO.

I lubricate all my moving fence parts with turbine oil. Given how free mine is it's likely you may have racked your fence causing it to bind with friction. But given how simple the travel design actually is I have a hard time seeing how it could be that bad.

I just want that rear handled unit...20v or Flex I don't care. As Bremon says it's not exactly logical unless you're intentionally staying away from Flex.

For the 20v eaters (grinder, blower, saws, SDS's, etc...) you have the runtime and power advantage. 9ah is a hell of a lot of battery.

That's the table I have and it's amazing, I'll be jealous of everyone that has the cordless versions of the most expensive tools I own, lol.

They did the same thing with the 7 1/4in miter saw. Now I have nothing to complain about with that unit other than the light, but it was obvious from the moment of release it was a double dip product having shipped with brushes when practically nothing else was. There's no logical argument for it IMO.

Not so much as the simultaneous release of the 790 which is 120v. How do you justify producing a single 120v tool when it's arguably their most important product line going forward? Cordless now is only limited by the batteries that power them which will begin to have advantages over corded tools entirely through amperage. 60v table saw makes just as little sense as a ~8in blade. They should have pushed a 120v table saw from the get-go. It's completely illogical, especially now that they've killed the 60v mains adapter. It's inferior in every way. Now they're going to make a 10 in 120v to double dip the segment with buyer's remorse which is going to kick everyone's ass...but why not already have done that? Milking.

I think you're all wrong at this point, freaking Ryobi is innovating the 18v segment more than M and D combined at the rate they've been going. If trajectories continue not only will they have the largest lineup, the most diverse lineup, but also increased quality of tools and components. Years ago they were a joke but I give them all the credit for being capable of leading the class within 5 years if they keep pushing. Homeowners outnumber contractors what, thousands to 1? Their profit margins are probably awful being so affordable but they're going to crush it on volume because of market saturation. They have no bottleneck other than reputation, which is growing better every day. That said Dewalt was brilliant by moving to 60/120v because they're in a class of their own and everyone else is ignoring it publically. But the lack of competition in the class also means a lot of coasting for Dewalt (like the 60v table saw, common man, clear milking of the cow here and the recip is basic af. No hook, no adjustable shoe, no advanced blade action options or AVT, gtfo) making a slow innovator even slower. They should be moving in for the kill now. Innovate. Make the highest quality tools for your premium price before someone pulls out the rug from beneath your feet. There's a plethora of contractors waiting for someone to lead the industry clearly for them to convert from cords to cordless completely and Dewalt is the only one in position for widespread adoption with the ability to run virtually every tool on a job cordless.

Either Milwaukee or Tiger Saw if you can stand a cord, don't buy Dewalt's recips IMO. They're punishing and 10 years behind everyone else.