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I've used it a couple times now. It doesn't have nearly the same rpm as a gas trimmer, but I wouldn't expect it to. It is really handy. I can grab it, squeeze the trigger, and start trimming. For a regular yard, it will be plenty.

My trimmer arrived a couple days after my original post. Looks perfect. The battery had a full charge. I still haven't tried it out on grass. My son does some mowing. Has one yard that takes 2 hours to mow. (Scag zero turn) He took the DeWalt trimmer to test it out. Trimmed everything including to big ditches along the road. Took 2 batteries. I would say that it more of a test than it needed. I noticed they are out of stock now.

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This morning CPO outlets put the DeWalt reconditioned string trimmer on sale. $119.99. http://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-dewalt-dcst920p1r-20v-max-5-0-ah-cordless-lithium-ion-brushless-string-trimmer/dewrdcst920p1r,default,pd.html?ref=em20160406&utm_medium=email&utm_source=em20160406&utm_campaign=clubcpo-DEWRDCST920P1R-b&email=millsbuild@gmail.com&modalsignup=hide I can't give a review on it. I bought one for my son. This exact one. Although it is reconditioned, it looks perfect. I've bought alot of reconditioned tools from CPO and haven't had any problems. He hasn't had a chance to give it a good test yet. I already ordered mine. $119.99 for a trimmer, charger, and a 5.0 battery. Can't beat that price.

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That looks good, but the real question is how did you find Tools in Action on Tapatalk. I've looked several times and I can't find it.

I have bought a lot of reconditioned tools from CPO. I've never had a single problem.

I seem to remember the 14v tools being just as powerful as the 18v, just not running as long. I still have a 14v angle drill. Yesterday afternoon I told my son to grab it for some cabinet installation. The batteries are shot and require charging before we can use it. Normally we need to drill a few holes and run in a few screws that a regular drill can't do.

Both came yesterday. The drill is great. I didn't even realize the light was moved to just above the battery. That's much better. The trimmer looks great. Super light. My son tried it out on some grass and was really happy. We don't really have any weeds, yet, so he couldn't put it to the test.

Today I had to install 4 interior doors with trim. Never even considered a pneumatic nailer. Used the battery nailer and the Paslode brad nailer. I had 1 1/4" brads in the Paslode and 2" brads in the battery nailer. I will say, I liked the Paslode slightly better. Just the feel of it , maybe the weight also. Of course I had to deal with the battery and propane cartridge. No big deal, they were both charged and ready to go. As I type this, I realized I forgot to remove the propane cartridge, at the end of the day. I know from experience, if you don't take out the cartridge, it will drain. Overnight may not be a big deal, but it will happen. Both did great. Both drove nails as fast as I could shoot them. Out of 4 doors, the battery nailer left one nail about 1/16" proud. Of course it was shooting 2" vs. the Paslode 1 1/4". If I had to choose, it would be the battery nailer. It works great and I don't have to deal with propane cartridges. Versus an air nailer, there is no comparison. Battery all the way.

I agree with Milwaukee making the best sawzall. We have had a few and currently have a corded one. We use it for anything that will require much cutting. They don't have the 4 way chuck, but the motor and especially the action can't be beat. We keep the Dewalt in the trucks, for day to day use. The Milwaukee stays in the trailer. The oscillating tool does a great job for cutting base, plunge cutting through a floor, and, today, cutting the bottom of a door jamb/casing. There are other tools that would have done it, but the oscillating tool is the fastest, easiest, and quickest, in this situation. If they made some good blades for it, I might use it more. Maybe not, but it is possible.

For company history, there isn't much to tell, in my opinion. I started out being a sub-contractor. After a few years of that, I was getting more calls than I could handle. Started doing more on my own than as a sub-contractor. I feel like we've gone through phases and have made the full circle. Went from small jobs no one else wanted to remodeling, to new houses, then back to remodeling and I've always done the small jobs no one else wanted. I almost don't want to build houses anymore. Too much work for the amount of money involved. Now we do about 5% commercial work, 15% small repair work, and the rest is remodeling, kitchens, bath, windows, doors, and room additions. I don't even bid roofs anymore. My knees can't take it. I'm also down to just myself and my son. I've had several employees in the past and I've tried to get at least one good guy so I can do less physical work. I've pretty much given up on that idea. I just plan on keeping it the two of us, from here on out. For tools, I will admit, I have a small problem with wanting to get them all. Especially the ones that make the job easier. Every year I commit to stop buying tools. It lasts a few weeks. Then I see something I need. Although I've tried almost all brands, we are sticking with the DeWalt. I really prefer to stick with one platform and now its the 20v. For my favorite DeWalt tool, I can't choose. I will say, we use the impact more than anything. Probably everyday. With the new 20v, the circular saw is great. Super light and cuts really good. For remodeling, I don't know if I would need a corded circular saw. Although I keep one in the truck, I haven't had it out in months. The cordless has been doing fine. A tool that keeps surprising us is the 4 1/2" 20v grinder. We have found so many uses for it. Now we use it for vinyl siding. A thin metal cutting blade cuts vinyl incredibly well. For the last 2 vinyl siding jobs, it's the only tool we've used to cut the vinyl. One tool, two batteries and that's all you need. No cords, moving around the house is easy. Getting set up in the morning takes minutes. It just can't be beat. A tool that doesn't get used much, but is really great is the oscillating tool. We have a corded one, but the new 20v DeWalt is so much better. Super light, quiet, runs great and easy. I can't say anything bad about it. It's just not a tool that gets alot of use, in what we do. When we need it, it can't be beat. We have the DeWalt sawzall, but I'm not super impressed with them. The 4 way chuck is great, but the saws themselves seem to die quickly. When we traded in our 18v for the 20v, we had 2 18v that we used, 1 that was broken, and 2 brand new still in the box. I had bought extras for when they broke down. So far we've been using the 20v for about 3 months now. No problems, but when I use them I just don't feel like they are that great of quality. Right now I've got 2 tools ordered. My drill started smoking. So I've got a new DCD995 on the way. While I was getting it, I threw in a 20v weedeater for my son. I couldn't help myself, it was an impulse buy, next to the register type of deal. My next purchase will probably be an extra oscillation tool, for my son's truck, I would like to get a DeWalt rotozip, and possibly a jigsaw for my son's truck. All of the main tools I keep on both trucks. I have a couple he doesn't but for the most part, both trucks have the same thing.

Too bad about your trimmer. Hopefully it will be covered. Last week I ordered a new drill. While I was at it, I stuck a 20v trimmer in the cart, for my son. I realize 20v won't compare to 40v, but all of our tools are 20v and I wanted to keep on the same platform. If I like it, I may order one for myself.

Have some experience with these. Everyone's needs are different. You said it was for around the house. As long as you have access to charged batteries, around the house cordless will be fine. For myself, I will grab the cordless 99% of the time. My stuff is in the trailer. For all smaller jobs, it's a no brainer. The other day I needed to trim out 2 doors and a small amount of base. I can grab the cordless and get to work. If I had used the air nailer I would have had to get out the compressor, find a plug (harder than you would think in some houses), get out the air hose and get it strung out. After I was done, I would have had to put everything away. I can't even describe what a time saver it is. Now then, if you were in a workshop and the compressor and hoses are always out, then your needs are different. As far as driving brads. I've not found any difference between air nailer and cordless nailer. In regards to jams, setting depth, occasionally leaving them proud, the cordless has performed exaclty the same. For myself. I wouldn't hesitate to get another cordless. I don't even consider an air nailer for finish work. For framing, I go with air, but at the rate these things are progressing, I can see a cordless framer in my future.

I'm not against Milwaukee. I've just found that, using them side by side, there are a few very small differences that make me lean more toward the DeWalt. I also found that the DeWalt 20v line is quite a bit better than the DeWalt 18v line. (Of course the 20v is really only 18)

I know the 995 can mix mortar in a 5 gallon bucket. That requires alot more torque than a self feed bit. Especially when you don't add enough water. I would say the drill itself has an issue. We weren't mixing the mortar. The plumber was mixing mortar to go under a tub. He was using a spade in a 5 gallon bucket. I offered our paddle mixer, to speed things up. His Milwaukee drill couldn't turn it. I removed his drill and used our 995. It had no problem. I don't think it is all Milwaukee drills, just his. I know my 985 did great for years, then got weaker. The other day, when it burnt up, we were mixing Easy sand.

Just thought I would let you know, your van inspired me. It inspired me to finally join the forum and it inspired me to purchase some Tstaks for my truck.

I'm new to this forum. I have been reading it for a while. After this post, I decided to join. Mr. Yellow's van is what got me hooked on this forum. I ordered a new DCD995 the other day. My 985 burnt up. It had lived a hard life and probably been pushed too far, one too many times. We already have a 995 so I know what to expect.

Finally decided to join. I've been reading for a while. Since the change to the website, I realized there was a forum. I never even noticed before. Just read the story about a new tool, almost everyday, then moved on. Since the new setup, I started browsing the tool forum. Just decided it was time. I have some to add and I've already gotten some out of it. I have a small construction company. I've been buying and wearing out tools since 1990. We are pretty much dedicated to the DeWalt line. I could go on about the various reasons, but there will always be another that thinks Ford vs. Chevy is a debate worth having. I've had alot of MIlwaukee in the past. Have one lonely impact left. I keep it in the truck, but its just far enough behind the DeWalt that it doesn't see daylight very often. I've had Makita and I like their line of tools. I just had so many battery problems that I can't justify the cost. We recently took advantage of Fastenal's 18v buyout and got all new 20v tools. Probably one of the best moves I've made in a while. The 20v is so much better than the 18v.