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Watch the video again, the Fuel Impact was on 2nd speed/torque setting. I get that he is sponsored, but come on, my M12 is faster than that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Trying out the Makita torsion impact bits. Got the longest ones (4 3/8"). The aren't much more than the el-cheapo bits the wholesaler has on the counter. I tried the Irwin version and wasn't impressed. These appear to fit significantly better. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Instead of a saw stop feature, it could have a Bluetooth smartphone app to help you locate your severed finger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It would take very little to rebrand an AEG/Ridgid, good idea! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use Veto MCT for my daily service bag. I had a larger Veto Tech LC for my less used specialty stuff and a Veto Tech Pac for climbing. The problem with Veto is that they are bloody heavy bags. I actually use a Klein electricians bag/Pac now for my secondary bags. It's so much lighter and and still very durable. I don't think I would ever buy another bag without a plastic bottom. Veto is hands down the best bag imo, but very bulky and heavy. I can fit the same tools into a much smaller and lighter bag. Sometimes weight and size are more important. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I hear ya! I had 6 DMM's, 3 Clamps, 5 NC Testers and 2 insulations testers...sitting in a drawer. I had an addiction. I made a new rule, I would only buy a new meter if it was an upgrade and a sweet deal, then I would have to sell the old one. I now own 2 fluke DMMs and 2 Clamps, one NC tester and one insulation tester. If I even think about buying another, i break into sweat. Now I just by leads and specialty clips/tips like a crack head. Never gonna use 1/2 of em, but if I ever need them... Just bought a new pair of clips! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I would love to see a nice, real-world comparison between the surge and a comparable fuel impact. Or Makita etc. I understand it's a smoother torque. I understand it's really good sustained torque for small-medium fasteners. What I don't understand is why I need it! Aside from acoustics, I would love to see the practical benefits for an electrician. I am not really sure about the precision differences. I would love to see a video driving some #8-12 tek screws into some mild steel etc. Everyone seems to be raving about how quiet and lightweight they are. I will spend money on tools without much thought, but for some reason I can't grasp why this is better for me, as an electrician. In a typical day, I use my Impact for tek screws, tapcons, shockwave knock out saws, low torque trim work, removing fasteners, nuts etc. I like the versatility. Even if it's close enough for 80% of what I do, I think I can justify trying one out. I like smaller and lighter. Quieter, that's the icing on the cake. Jimbo, you're up! Make it happen! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You need the old school pewter looking ones from the front of old coke machines! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Where is the beer opener? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

"The new Milwaukee tool is an innovative Milwaukee tool that is a complete copy of another tool, but Milwaukee made slightly smaller! Combine that with poor balance and odd shaped grip and you have Milwaukee's newest member of our massive redundant tool line up. How can one company make so many tools and ensure they are all the highest quality? Easy, we can't. So buy the new Milwaukee tool and don't worry about the quality, we will radically redesign it in two years and add Bluetooth so you will end up buying a new one. Milwaukee, innovating ways to remove cash from your wallet!" Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I bought the DRM108. Very happy with it. I toiled between the 200 and 108, in the end, I like having a radio. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Amen! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

So much quieter then the Milwaukee. Balance is nice. Overall, I am super happy. I will know for sure after a few lags. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I love the size of this thing! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Got a free 3rd 5.0 battery too! Everything for $1100 Canadian, taxes inc. how do you say no to that? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Oops....how did that happen? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The 170 has an additional cam-out mode. The back just holds the rotor etc, not sure which electronics you are referring to. The control board is indeed a completely different model number. I like the metal vs plastic around the front. Might not make a difference, but I sleep better! Cam out, not something I really needed. For some guys it may be worth the extra $30. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/parts_breakdown/DTD170Z%20-%20JUN2016.pdf http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/parts_breakdown/DTD154RTE,%20DTD154RME,%20DTD154ZZ%20-%20JUN2016.pdf

Well, I got a "too good to pass up" deal. DHP481 DTD154 Rapid charger 3x 5.0 batteries (got an extra for free) Case $489 cnd. The DTD170 is awesome but I don't need the cam out mode. The DTD154 is the same size, torque, IPM and rpm it just doesn't have cam out mode. http://www.makita.ca/index2.php?event=combokittool&id=3078&catid=0 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Standing voltage (no load) may hit 20v, but it's the load voltage that actually matters, which is 18. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anti static sets are usually non conductive. The plastic insulated ones don't seem to last. I have replaced my Wera VDE control screw drivers a few times after the insulation gets chewed up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gotcha. I was specifically referring to you saying "leader" and "innovator" when in fact, the only category that they lead was 12v for brushless. If you look at impacts, Makita had several models before Milwaukee released one. Not just color variations either. They had drills, a rotary hammer, the first 1090 in-lb drill etc. I know it seems like Milwaukee was ahead, but feel free to peruse the press release archives of both companies. It's actually pretty neat. I had no idea Makita launched so many tools ahead of Milwaukee. Milwaukee is a heavy marketing company, they use the word innovate a little too liberally. Making a tool slightly smaller than a competitor isn't really an innovation! Milwaukee does have a bunch of specialty tools that Makita does not have, but they didn't invent them in most cases. Like the press tools, knock out tools, nailers etc. Milwaukee was the first one to use/patent Lithium batteries though. Which was huge. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Except that it was Makita, not Milwaukee who first started using brushless motors in tools in 2004. They released the first brushless impact 2009. Milwaukee launched Fuel in 2012. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Drywall tools seem to be Dewalt, Makita and Hilti. At least around here. I appreciate Milwaukee trying to fill out their lineup, but they seem to always leave some glaring holes. You would think that a screw feed should be launched with it. It's like their storage, they have some great ideas, but no cohesion. Why would you sink a bunch of money into a platform that doesn't have the gaps filled in. I am sure they will release one. It's probably delayed or something. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hahaha! Indeed! I'm just a lowly schmuck that they hire to wire it. you would've totally got the normally open contact from me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don't forget the filter Capacitors to smooth out the ripple. Nothing worse than pulsating DC. Unless that NO contact is supposed to be the Cap, then carry on! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk