Stercorarius
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Oh shoot you're right man. Nice catch, thanks. I have actually ran the hammer drill side by side with a first gen fuel without any substantial difference between the two. No gen 2 usage so I'll take your word for it.Nice write ups! I'm a Dewalt guy myself, upgrade that 886 to the 887 it's a little beast, the extra torques kick some arse.
I have the hammer drill to and I love it, 3 speeds is awesome handle is great and it is pretty powerful until red came into my life and it just seems like it lacks a little IMO. That thing chews through concrete though.
I think you have the model number wrong on the drywall gun, I have it too and I think it is the dcf 620... Great screw gun.
Love them lights the work light is the first thing I grab for!
Nice write ups man keep them coming!
Jimbo
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Day 2: Team Yellow Strikes Back
So today I'll be going through my DeWalt cordless tool collection in its entirety. I really like how the large ToughSystem box DWST08203 conveniently fits all my tools.
DCF899H
Price: $200 Bare tool
I did a pretty in depth review in a different post here. It's easily my most used DeWalt
DCF886
Price: Varies
This li'l guy was my go to compact impact wrench until the M12 came into my possession. It has taken apart a lot of Honda pieces. As far as impact drivers go today this thing is pretty basic. If you are looking for different settings this isn't for you. It doesn't have three speeds like it's successor. It also doesn't have a self tapper mode like the Fuel gen 2's. It is lower in torque compared to the Milwaukees. So what I am saying is that on paper this is clearly not the best impact driver on the market. That probably also correlates to not the best performance in the real world, but I can't say for sure. However, what I can say for sure is that this is one fantastic impact driver. I'm a huge fan of the DeWalt grips. They really knew what they were doing with regards to the ergonomics and solid feel.
I can't and won't say that it is better or worse than any other impact driver on the market because I don't have the experience with other impact drivers. I have used the Milwaukee Gen 2 and was impressed with it. That being said, I really don't care that this doesn't have multiple speeds or a self tapper mode. Just because of habit and preference I would always have it on the highest setting and control the speed with the trigger. It is just what I am used to doing. If it had more torque I wouldn't be complaining. Even if it isn't the best in the market, I really can't find any major problems with this tool. This thing always gets the job done for me, and that's all that matters at the end of the day.
DCD995
Price: Varies
I purchased this drill in the kit with the driver. It has plenty enough power for me. It has three speeds over the typical two. It feels good, looks good, is solidly built, and most importantly drills holes.It has a staggered start in screwdriver mode to help start your screws, but I rely on my impact driver for that. The handle rotates around the chuck and can be placed in any position, an option not offered with the Milwaukee. To be completely honest, I rarely ever use the hammerdrill function. All the concrete drilling I deal with is in SDS sized holes so I can't comment on its capabilities. I got the hammer drill exclusively because it was that, or the compact kit. I originally had the compact and returned it because the drill didn't have enough power.
DCS380
Price: $120 Bare Tool
Yes, that is a Milwaukee blade. They are nice, but the arched Lenox blades are the best that I have come acrossThis saw is powerfull for a brushed model. I would like to upgrade to a Fuel Sawzall at some point, but for now this thing is plenty. It doesn't have the power or run time of a brushless tool. DeWalt really has been lagging behind in the brushless game. I was really surprised by how much power this thing does have though. The four way blade clamp comes in handy frequently. With it's lightweight is nice to run up a ladder with when you just need to cut out a few boards. It makes removing/modifying exhaust set ups a breeze. This thing is a real time saver.
DCF620
Price: $200 Kit
This thing was an impulse buy when I had to do a small drywall job. I used it for the one job and haven't gotten any use out of it since. It'll probably end up as a gift to my dad. It had amazing runtime though. I really enjoyed using it. It has a nice weight and feel to it with the compact batteries, but felt odd and bulky with a full size battery. Can't really say much more about it.
DCG412
Price: $120 Bare Tool
What can I say? DeWalt really screwed up when it came to cordless grinders. Milwaukee totally leap frogged them with the new fuel grinder with magnetic brake. This thing has a surprising amount of power and is great for an occasional cut. It just doesn't have any run time at all. You run through all your batteries in a matter of minutes. This thing is hardly useful with how quickly it eats through the batteries. I'm definitely looking into the Metabo brushless as a replacement. Lights
Price: $60ish a piece
These things are great. The stick light can be hung anywhere and is nice for lighting up an area. The Spot light is great for focusing on a certain work piece. The red LED option on it is a lifesaver under vehicles where you run the risk of having the light unintentionally blind you. The light color isn't as nice as the True View series but it definitely does the trick. I love these two and have spent many nights working in the dark with these things. Definitely worth the investment.
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I've used them before and was pretty impressed with them. They are on the pricey side of things though.
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Liking the videos man! [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]
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Great video man. I'm interested to see how the Milwauke self-feeding wood boring bits stack up.
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Good to know.Power Torque is made by Wilmar. I work for O'Reilly and use Power Torque, Performance Tool, GM Performance (all made by Wilmar) tools every day. They're nice, most of their tools are on par with any of the other brands that make the same types of tools
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They are power torque brand. With a name like that I don't really need to say that they were made in China. They do have a lifetime guarantee. I just needed something affordable to take the shift solenoid off and I didn't own any offset box wrenches before so I figured I would kill two birds with one stone. They were $20 and feel pretty solid.Whats the brand on them and where are they made? I never shop at O'Reilys
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Picked these up today at o'reilly cuz I didn't have my tools with me and had to limp my bros civic across the mountains.
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Wasn't any for me.I just got around to checking this site out- good deals to be had on a lot of things.
I've got a question for anyone that's ordered from them. I see that they calculate shipping to the US. Is that the actual price that you pay in CAD? Are there any hidden gotchas such as import taxes that you find out about when you go to take delivery?
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That's always good info to know.Just to reiterate what Rich said, a few years ago here, I had a post going on this. It applies to everything you own really including heavy equipment.....
I don't lend out any of my nice tools but I don't work professionally in the trades so don't have the same problems some guys here might have but the post should help guide some of you. As far as friends and family goes, I love my brothers and my next one in line is one of my best friends but he doesn't get to use my tools. He's a pro plumber and I've lent him a tool for literally five minutes and it comes back wrecked. Therefore when we do a project he uses his tools. I use his tools and mine. I'm anal about my tools and marking them has not had to happen but I keep an online inventory with the manufacturers every time I get a new tool. It helps for warranty and insurance.
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I'll dab on some stuff I have laying around and see what happens. Thanks for the idea.Have you thought of using gasket adhesive? Such as what is used for automotive or maybe a spray adhesive like 3M makes
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Nice, are you an aviation tech?
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This is possibly the most important advice. Learned the hard way that cops won't do anything if you don't have documentation for your tools. Keep a digital and hard copy of all your receipts and serial numbers.record all your serial numbers. people can have the same initials so it is added security. also helps with stolen an pawned tools. pawn stores give records to police weekly with serial numbers of things pawned weekly.
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I tell you what, if you take a lesson from the ol' nature handbook and start marking your tools like a wolf you wouldn't be able to pay someone to touch them.
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Looks like it's just Teflon lube with maybe some additives. I think my Napa might have it.
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My first hammer I got when I was maybe four was a fuller, still have it. I'll have to look into those chisels.Those irwins look nice. I have some Canadian made ones that are pretty good. Fuller tool i think is the brand.
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Just looked up those Stanley's and it reminds me how much I want to get back into woodworking. I just need to button up my project vehicle first.Menards has a set of Irwin high impacts on sale for 20 bucks and some change, 3 piece set, I'm also looking into getting a set of Stanley Bailey chisels. I have a dewalt sides trick that's real nice. Very sharp tore my hand open when I got it
Jimbo
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Lol, I'll show you mine if you show me yours.thanks for the link to my review in your post a few hours ago. Ill have to send you pictures of my tool collection so we can see whose is bigger. Lol
A happy life is one that involves tools as often as possible
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Yeah but after the price of shipping I might as well Amazon prime it.Might be able to order online dude
Jimbo
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Wish I had a Menards more now.Menards has a set of Irwin high impacts on sale for 20 bucks and some change, 3 piece set, I'm also looking into getting a set of Stanley Bailey chisels. I have a dewalt sides trick that's real nice. Very sharp tore my hand open when I got it
Jimbo
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I mark mine either for dishonest mix ups ( so I can prove that those tools that the guy pulled out of my car an put in his truck are mine) or mostly for honest mistakes. Like if me and my coworker leave our Swanson speed squares on the same table I know to grab the one with my name on it.Most work I do alone or with close buddies or a family member so I know where to find them if my tool doesn't make it home, but we have respect for our own things, I was taught that from a very young age, especially if you borrow something bring it back in better condition!
Jimbo
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I'm looking to round off my tools with a nice chisel. It isn't for woodworking, more of a construction oriented piece. I've been looking at the irwin set http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ABC293S/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1456115913&sr=8-7π=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=irwin+chisel&th=1&psc=1 here. Definitely want the tang to go all the way through. I'm also looking at the DeWalt but the serrated edge looks like it would catch on a tool belt.
Pretty cool video I found Custom Tool Storage Stands
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That's pretty sweet. My drawers and bags aren't ever going anywhere, but I can see how that thing would be nice.