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It's an excellent bare tool saw for the cost. Got a week ago. Loving it and its convenience. Its very well designed.

Here's a link to "New Innovations" revealed in the New Product Symposium. They have specs and all! http://www.milwaukeetool.com/new-innovations

I was wanting more woodworking tools myself. What were you wanting? The planer and the 9.0 battery (a game changer) are nice, but I would have liked to see more. However, I suspect we will be seeing a bit more from them since their big ticket reveal was only teased--"ONE KEY". They may do fairly well to release some new M12's with that reveal. But I'm with you. Hopefully they continue to do sporadic releases over the year. Perhaps it is in the best interest of their revenue stream? Maybe prices will drop on some other toys with the August news. Still, echoing Bremon, they've given me ample reason to give them more of my money.

We are in the midst of an energy revolution. This is a sign of that. Hopefully this thing will be relatively affordable for those who need it and the cost for cells will start to drop the price of the smaller batteries.

We can only cross our fingers for a leak.

Yeah! does this mean a 3.0 ah slim pack?!

To speculate on tech in the lab. How about self charging? 1 year no charge? Either way, 9.0 may last some folks at least a year on a single charge. Ha! This thing is a bomb. Any one thinking about 5.0s or 6.0s any more?

Just thought everyone might want to see this. https://twitter.com/hashtag/nps15?src=hash&vertical=default&f=images

It should just take a bit to come to market after its introduction.

Huge. If it's even remotely well priced, this thing leaves the rest of the pack playing catch-up. Yes, I'm master of the obvious. Think of the power demands they can satisfy with a battery like this. Question: Charge time? Probably won't matter. A day use, and recharge.

So they've taken the "one key" leaks off of the website (there were three on three different impact drivers). The branding was obvious at the base of the tools. And just cause I like to speculate, I'm guessing--if it's not some sort of security feature, which seems most likely--it may be a branded method of charging. Perhaps wireless? Or it could be a means to restrict users with some sort of "key" that allows its bearer to use the tool (perhaps all there tools with one key). Who knows? Hopefully we'll know tomorrow. Its a pity they marketed the day for June 16, but gave us naught. Honestly, while the security feature would be nice, I'd like more tool oriented innovation, not gimmicky tech (however useful).

Beyond the shear awesomeness of the M12 Fuel Impact is it's two power settings. If you ask me, you can't get a better impact kit without nearly doubling the price, and you still might not get any setting options. For a DIYer, it should do the trick and then some. Power settings are a must in my book for an impact: Low for delicate (and the M12 Fuel CAN do delicate plastics and finer work without destroying it), and high for heavy duty (with two batteries you'll be capable of getting a lot done). If you like it, don't even hesitate. If it feels good in your hand, pull the trigger. In my opinion, though not the most powerful, the M12 Fuel may be the most well designed impact on the market. The sucker's just powerful and sleek.

Hi all, I live in and was born and raised the North Carolina triad--around furniture factories and master tradesmen. I've always been handy and willing. I suppose it all started with building an Ewok Village in the expanse of woods behind our house with my brothers. Did my first renovation job around 15/16 yrs old with my best friend and scoutmaster (a woodcarver). We converted an expansive, unfinished attic space into a three room suite with a full bathroom. I've quite a few corded tools, shop tools, and hand tools. Now I'm venturing into cordless. Man, this stuff is expensive. But I feel I've come in at the right time. I'm here to find a community of like-minded folk with more experience with this stuff than I have. As far as work, I'm a literature professor. As far as tool use, I do renovations on my home and aid my friends (helping to give them confidence to try small stuff for themselves), and I build the odd cabinet here and there. So far, so good. See y'all (or should I say, ye all) around.

Which should I get, the M12 Fuel Hackzall (w/ free 4.0 xc battery) or M18 Hackzall? Either would be the bare tool. I'm looking to it to perform the odd but intensive demo for renovations, a good bit of pruning, and whatever else. The difference in price is 40$, the M12 Fuel being the more expensive. I bought into the M18 line knowing the charger could charge both m12 and m18 batteries. However, I will defer to those with knowledge about the tools. Thanks!

Great points guys. Perhaps you can help me a little further. I tend to use all my tools to the limit. I'm on the edge of ordering the Fuel Hammer/Hex Combo, which certainly 'seems' like enough to me. However, I've seen some videos of the Makita turning brick and mortar into a buttery pulvo. I will be using 1" x 12" augers (albeit sparingly), drilling concrete, mixing this, that, and the other, plant-auger-ing, etc... The fuel seems like it has more than enough (am I right). But bigger is better is often the mantra. I'm a safe user, and a pretty big guy, and I am wondering should I shell out the 40$ more for the Makita combo with the 3 speed impact. My only fear, the notorious Makita battery issues. I'd love to hear thoughts. As well as any more thoughts on the XPH07Z monster.

These are open and real questions: Who needs a drill like Makita's XPH07Z? Do I? Is this level of power comparable to a strong, corded model, or above and beyond? Is it actually unwieldy? Is it excessive, where ~ 700 in/lbs is ideal? What can it do (or what are it's advantages) over the 700+ in/lbs brushless models? Is this a drill that a child should never use? Is a drill like this with an active response accelerometer the true ideal combination? Perhaps someone should take apart a Bosch and add it to this drill to give it a try. I'm just interested in peoples thoughts, knowledge, and experience.

These are open and real questions: Who needs a drill like Makita's XPH07Z? Do I? Is this level of power comparable to a strong, corded model, or above and beyond? Is it actually unwieldy? Is it excessive, where ~ 700 in/lbs is ideal? What can it do (or what are it's advantages) over the 700+ in/lbs brushless models? Is this a drill that a child should never use? Is a drill like this with an active response accelerometer the true ideal combination? Perhaps someone should take apart a Bosch and add it to this drill to give it a try. I'm just interested in peoples thoughts, knowledge, and experience.

I've decided to get the 4.0 xc combo kit, mainly for value added. To build the same kit (were I ever to need the larger capacities), it would cost notably more than the Fuel Hammer/Impact kit bundle. Still, it feels odd to say I covet those compact 2.0's. It's like the first time someone finds themselves impressed with mpg efficiency. I love the raw power of the xc, but there is a great liberation to efficiency and convenience too. I guess I'll have to be on the lookout for a deal on compact 2.0s. Perhaps there will be some compact 3.0s seeing as though 6 ah batteries are starting to appear elsewhere. That being said, for DIY usages, I'll be putting these puppies to the test pretty hard in the coming months. Perhaps the 4.0s will prove to fit the bill. Bremon, I'll take your general advice, after having 2x 4.0s, I'll supplement with compacts, and not acquire too many XCs. Thanks guys!

That added power is part of my concern, Mil-Nut. The extra 75 in/lbs bump could definitely go a long way in some of the more strenuous duties I've coming up. Maybe the xc 4.0 set and supplement with a 2.0 for lighter duty jobs and general work in the future. What is it that bumps the power? Do the 5.0s bump the power up from the 725 in/lbs. the 3.0 & 4.0s give? Or is it that the compacts limit the load for efficiency?

That's a critical point, TJ. The warranty thing is to be considered. Perhaps it's best to just build a kit from bare tools, seeing as there is a starter XC 3.0 battery/charger kit promo right now. I am a little reluctant, because, it's only one battery, and no case. If you look at it apples to apples, it makes sense to just by the full kit, case and all. Then I'd get two 4.0 batteries. Overall, a better value. Blast these value added propositions! We want both to save money and get the best deal!!! Will the planets ever align? Any thoughts on when to purchase? Will there be new promos for June/Father's Day?

I'm a hyper new home owner. Renovating and repairing and building and altering left and right. I've finally convinced my wife of the merits of a good cordless combo kit. I'm looking at the M18 Fuel Hammer Drill/ Impact Driver Kit. While my tendency is to go for the biggest--i.e.-the 4.0 xc batteries--part of me things the compacts will do the trick (though they don't draw the torque), and then later in the year I can add a xc 5.0 battery to the mix to get the full 725 in. lbs of torque from the drill. I use my tools for tons of things--from planting augers and mixing, auger-ing to rot stumps, to general construction, drywall and renovation. The house is also on a 50 yr. old slab, so the hammer will see some use. I'm just looking for some thoughts from experienced users. My tendency is to think the larger batteries best serve professionals because of the longer run time for a single day's work. But I want to know what other's think. Should I get the 4.0 xc combo kit? Or will the compact kit serve me well?