Patrick Fithian
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Throw in some of the new Dewalt tools that were just shown on Facebook. The new Tough System radio / charger is a wonderful idea. The new 20V band saw and rod cutter would sure be helpful on the electrical job site. Not sure yet what to think about the Bluetooth batteries, but I'd like to try one of them as well.
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Awesome idea, I will be doing this as my radio gets closer to the end of it's warranty.
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Had me thinking I had missed something important in shop class....HA
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Looks like it sure beats cutting finger joints for a bunch of drawers.
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Electrical Supervisor for a University.
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Thanks. I had considered the Tough Boxes when I saw them offered at Home Depot with the custom insert to fit the 2 tool kit that was being sold with it. Since DeWalt wasn't offering any other inserts for other tools, I quit looking at that as a solution. I really don't like the idea of tools loose in a box. I didn't even think about using custom cut foam inserts. I like that since I can have them cut to fit whatever combination of tools I choose to group in a box. Thanks for the ideas everyone!
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Forgive me if someone has already addressed this somewhere on the forum already.
I've been a fan of DeWalt battery powered tools for years, and recently decided to replace my older 18V tools with the newer 20V versions rather than have them repaired, and I found that I had a large number of options on how the tools could be packaged.
Tool Only
Tool & Battery only
Tool, Battery & Charger in a plastic case
Tool, Battery & Charger without a case
Tool, Battery & Charger in a tool bag
Multiple tools, Batteries & Charger in a tool bag
Paired tools, Batteries & Charger in heavy duty case with custom insert.
My first tool, a hammer drill, I purchased in the "Tool, Battery & Charger in a plastic case" configuration, since I needed both a battery and a charger for the new style battery. When I started looking at my next tool, the circular saw, I realized several things. 1). All of the DeWalt plastic cases have different dimensions, and do not stack up in an efficient way. 2). I don't necessarily need a charger for every tool. 3). I would rather have the higher capacity batteries instead of the ones normally shipped in the kits. 4). The paired tools are not offered in a pairing that includes 2 tools that I actually want (same goes for the multi-tool kits). As a result I chose to purchase a "Tool Only" option.
Now I have to solve the problem of storing and transporting this (and future) tools without a factory fitted case. For a brief moment I thought that DeWalt had a solution.....I saw a 2 tool kit, at Home Depot, that was packed in one of the Heavy Duty cases, with custom molded inserts for the tools, but, upon checking with the DeWalt web site, I found that they were only offering molded inserts for that specific combination of tools.....no such luck!
So, what I am wondering is, "what are other people who buy tool only options using for storage and transportation of the tools?" Is there anyone out there who is making boxes that can be configured to fit DeWalt tools, with large capacity batteries and shared charger. Boxes that will protect the tools when not in use, and will stack / pack solidly together?
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I've been watching the "Ultimate Tool Bag" giveaway for many months now, and at first I was excited that they said new items would be added as the deadline approached. I guess I was thinking that stuff would be added on a regular basis, but nothing new since March. Don't get me wrong, I would be happy winning what is already in the giveaway, but I don't know that I would call it ULTIMATE. To rise to that level, you almost need to include tools of just about every type. Here's just a starter list:
Screw drivers, wrenches (open / box / combo / flair nut / offset / ignition / adjustable / Allen / Torx ), several types of pliers (slip joint / locking / needle nose / conduit / pipe / lineman), wire strippers, multi-meter / amp meter, bolt cutters, sheet metal tools, several types of hammers, chiles, files, various measurement / leveling and layout tools, safety glasses, ear protection, several types of saws, trowels, nail sets, crimp tools, swaging tool, various sockets and drivers, nut drivers, tamper driver bit set, fish tape, pipe benders, drill bits, pry bars, caulking gun, router.............
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Thoughts on the new Dewalt tools
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I just saw the pictures that were posted up on Facebook, and I can't wait until the new Dewalt tools hit the market. As an electrician, I will really find the threaded rod cutter a time saver, and I am glad I held off on purchasing the bandsaw for the 20V system. The new version is looking like it will be worth the wait. I will say that I am kicking myself for breaking down this weekend and purchasing the Dewalt 12 / 20V job site radio......It's great and all, but having one in the Tough System format would be SO much better. I'll have to find someone to buy my radio when the Tough System one releases. The only item I am not real sure of is the bluetooth 20V batteries. I'm not sure how useful that feature will be, and I'm sure that the addition of Bluetooth is going to drive the price outside of what I can afford. I will reserve my final judgement on these until I've seen them in action.