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  1. So About Them New Batteries.

    in Milwaukee

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    When the new Milwaukee  circ saw comes out with the 12ah, I am going to buy it and compare it to the flex circ with Dewalts 12ah/4ah on and we will see ..
       I don’t believe it will match up. Definitely closer then the existing Milwaukee circ with a 9ah I’m sure...it’s never about the number of cross cut 2x4s it can cut ,its always about ripping lumber, stacked plywood, LVL stock, PT stock, etc. 
        that’s why framers,construction crews buy these. We don’t rip plywood and construction stock on a table saw...that’s used for trim stock.
        Will it bog down ? Trigger the thermal overload switch? Or cut as fast as the Flexvolt? I know for a fact the Flexvolt 575 and much more powerful 577 can rip any stock NP....and with the new battery, even better.
         I’m curious to find out. And can’t wait for the Dewalt event (whenever it is)
    The new Fuel circ with 12.0ah is really heavy and it is smooth cutting but it was definitely easier to stall out than the FlexVolt 575 with a 3.0ah on it. I have video to prove it but can't post here.

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  2. Milwaukee NPS 2018

    in Power Tool News

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    did you see the auto mode for the barrel grip? 
    Yes, it has an auto mode and a speed dial from 1 to 6 that disables the auto mode.

    They were very smooth with excellent blade break when turned off. Can't wait to get them in my hands.

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  4. Big event coming

    in Milwaukee

    Posted

    The new drill looks nice with improvements on the chuck, lighting and handle. Any info on the chuck they are using?
    Not Rohm. In house made. It should be better, errrr, has to be better than the previous.

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  6. 2x20V lawn mower

    in Dewalt

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    I just received shipping and tracking info from Acme last night for the 2x20v mower.  Says I should have it Monday, so that is awesome news.  Surprising there hasn’t been much press or previews floating around.  
    DeWalt has not sent any samples to anybody. I was not given a affirmative yes on getting a sample myself. I checked out the 40-volt version my local Lowe's store had in stock. I was not overly impressed with the build quality. The handle is a pain to put up and down.

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  7. 12AH battery

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    I will be interested to see what they price this batteries at.  I have 8 of the original 6/2 amp batteries, so I dont have a real big need for this battery, but if it's priced decent enough, I may have to pick one up to see how it does
    $249 for one, probably $329 for a 2 pack. Prices will drop and sales will occur as with everything.

    The 9.0ah FlexVolt has an MSRP of $199 for one.

    The 9.0ah usually gives double the runtime of the 6.0ah FlexVolt in a FlexVolt tool. This should provide similar results.

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  8. Makita 10” 36v or FlexVolt 12”

    in Power Tools

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    I still can’t decide guys! I’ve seen both in person and I can’t help but think the Dewalt is Better made! The Makita is also heavier! 
    Help anyone [emoji23][emoji23]! 
    DeWalt is a better saw. Less deflection in the rails, especially at a bevel. All comes down to main battery platform, size blade needed, and space available.

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  12. DCH273 vs DCH293

    in Dewalt

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    Thanks for all the comments guys.  I think I'm gonna stick with the 273, should be good enough.
     
    I did consider the 133, but would like to have the chipping feature.  I probably wont use it often, but it will be super handy to have when needed.  Everything I've seen on the 273 seems like it should be worth the extra money.
    DCH133 has a chipping mode. I just used to remove a kitchen of its tile. It has some vibration to it when doing that though. Will wear your hands out.

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  13. 2018 Dewalt event?

    in Dewalt

    Posted

    Cordless Dust Extractor 120v Flexvolt With Dual Input Hoses.
    2 Filter Auto-Clean. Nice Casters. ToughSystem Compatable. Bluetooth Start with a button you can put on your tool belt .
     
    I wish
    If they were smart.

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  20. TD171D

    in Makita

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    I never understood why the batteries were so loose and never fixed. Seems like a simple fix for Dewalt.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    They did fix it, on one tool, the brushless compact reciprocating saw.
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  21. For those running the Surge impact?

    in Milwaukee

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    I think its something in the electronics, I was able to get it working normal switching back and forth between forward and reverse a few times, but then it crapped out again.  Switching torque settings had no change in getting power back to normal.
    There is a life span of the oil inside. I've heard of people heating up the fluid from heavy use and losing impacting strength.

  22. Has anyone got the dcf888 yet ?

    in Dewalt

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    It's not worth buying and keeping another tool and batteries in the truck for a job I do only occasionally.  Also its much easier to tame a powerful driver with the trigger than make a weak impact driver do something that it can't.  I need the power when driving large screws in oak handrails and Newells.  I also occasionally do decks too.
     
    The oil-impulse can handle large screws easily, even in oak handrails and newels. It has much more power than you expected or it's rating suggests due to the oil impulse mechanism. I installed some 6" Simpson headlok screws the other day with it.

  24. Has anyone got the dcf888 yet ?

    in Dewalt

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    Not sure why guys are buying the 887 ? For what purpose are you trying to use it for ? I have many 887 and it’s the best impact IMO on the market. Ive used the surge , don’t like it,,have not used the hitachi triple hammer,I hear it’s great ....i screw off thousands of decks with it..and drive zillions of timberlock,trusslok, ledgerlok with it....wouldn’t a small 12v be better for cabinet knobs and hinges ? Curious...
          Or the Milwaukee gen 2 with 4 settings.....just wondering 
    The absolute best for cabinet and install work is the Makita oil-impulse driver. Hands down.

  25. TD171D

    in Makita

    Posted

    Simply put, B-E-A-Utiful.

    Straight from Japan, the Makita TD171D Impact Driver. This is the newest impact from Makita and I am very impressed. This thing screams precision! The nicest impact driver I have yet to grasp in my mortal hands.

     

    3,600 max RPM

     

    3,800 max IPM

     

    New Dual LEDs give excellent illumination. The slightest trigger press turns the LEDs on.

     

    New heavy duty dual ball bearing setup at the chuck to remove chuck/bit wobble. A big improvement over the TD170 impact.

     

    New 'mode shift' button above the trigger to switch between the 4 speed modes without removing your hand from the impact.

     

    4 modes for driver control:

     

    1) Lumber Mode (1800 rpm)- Start trigger "slowly" with trigger fully open, tighten at a stroke with automatic speed change "fastest". 2) Bolt mode (3600 rpm)- In forward rotation, the trigger turns ON fastest instantaneously, and in reverse rotation automatically stops when the nut loosens

     

    3) Thick plate mode (2900 rpm)- Reduces screw head skipping / coming out

     

    4) Thin plate mode (3600 rpm)- After screw penetration, detects blow and stops automatically

     

    Mode memory function: You can register one mode you use frequently. Select your favorite mode and register at the same time by pressing the button at hand and the batting button. Switch the mode you used and the registered mode quickly by pressing the hand button!

     

    More power and shorter than the TD170 impact.

     

    Specs:

     

    180 Nm (1593 in/lbs) (175 Nm for TD170)

     

    116 mm length (4.57 in) (117 mm for TD170)

     

    RPM: 1100, 2100, 3200, 3600

     

    IPM: 1100, 2600, 3600, 3800

     

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