Jronman

I have never seen a battery with a white top but the shape appears to be the current style. Without knowing the model number I can't say for sure.

I bought the Flexvolt grinder bare tool, a 21 in commercial push mower from Toro with a bbc and Kawasaki engine (roughly $1300 push mower), and I got the All American Sharpener. Still waiting on my EGO replacement trimmer. They are supposed to send one. 3 calls and 3 weeks later they still haven't sent it.

Most people will say one can not just have one brand. Technically for a general remodel you could get by with almost any Pro grade brand. Some brands may have a few specially tools that may make remodel tasks easier but might offer them at a premium price. The power tool brands I currently own are Festool 18v, Dewalt 20v Max/Flexvolt, and Milwaukee m12. Milwaukee m12 is nice I don't have much in the line but I expect to get more in the future. About the only remodel type tool I have in the line is the m12 stapler. You could use it to tack up insulation, or a small patch of moisture barrier, etc. The m12 line is nice. Size is good and most of the newer items could probably power through 90% of the tasks you ask it to do. My Festool items are probably the most specialty. I have the cordless tracksaw and the cordless barrel grip jigsaw. You could do a similar function to a tracksaw by using a straight edge and a standard circular saw but I would argue a tracksaw would be more cost effective and deliver better results when cutting sheet material, doors coutertops, etc. even though the price tag is higher. They are a lot easier and safer to use by yourself than a table saw. No one wants to manhandle a 4x8 piece of plywood on a tiny jobsite table saw by themselves. On another note a track saw is not great for cutting framing lumber or casement so a standard circular saw and/or a miter saw would be a better option. The Festool track saw is really nice with good power. I prefer it over the Flexvolt tracksaw I have. The jig saw I got to do a bit of curved cuts. The Festool is alright. It has some nice features and accessories that you can get for it. There are a few corded items in their lineup I have that just don't have a good cordless option right now that I think are worth taking a look into. I have the OF1400 router, CT dust extractor, and the Rotex 150 sander. The router is maybe not that important especially one this nice but it has some of the best micro adjust I have used and has features and accessories that make it a step above the rest in my opinion. The fact it can be used with my guide rails is huge. I can use the guide rail to make dados and shelf pins. The rotex basically makes any heavy sanding task that much faster. You have a gear system that can be engaged to force the sanding pad to spin at high rpm ensuring material is removed as quickly as possible. It also acts as a random orbital sander whether gears are engaged or not. A vac will really extend the life of the sandpaper saving time and money. The CT series of vacs are expensive but nice. They have tool activated suction via power cord or bluetooth, remote activation, hepa certification, antistatic, and low noise. Dust extractors are on a whole different level when compared to your basic "shop vac". They are designed for connecting to tools. Other brands of dust extractors would still be good options. I have the most cordless tools from my DeWALT collection. I have a few 20v max tools but mostly Flexvolt. When I started in the trades DeWALT was really the only brand I had much cordless experience with. I knew of other brands but never really had much knowledge or experience with them. I started with a basic 20v drill and impact kit. I didn't really venture into buying more power tools until around the time I learned about Flexvolt. I started with the Flex recip, then got the flex sliding miter, and got the flex tablesaw, track saw, and rear handle circ saw a bit later. Everything has done a decent job. I have always wanted to cut the cord and Flexvolt was the only option with the tools I wanted at the time. I most recently got the flex grinder. I havent used it on much besides mower blades but it is a tool that would work great on remodels. to cut out plaster, cast iron pipe, small concrete grinding/cutting, tile work, etc. A few years later and pretty much every pro brand has a higher demand battery platform now. Flexvolt, Multivolt, x2, High Output, Core, Lithium HD, Octane, etc. Personally for someone just starting out DEWALT is not a bad option. It averages slightly lower prices than Makita and Milwaukee and it has presence in almost any tool store where Milwaukee and Makita are harder to find. It is easy to get into DeWALT then if you want to upgrade to/switch to/add another brand you. In my opinion these tools you should start with or at least acquire within a reasonable amount of time. (lets say everything is cordless) brushless hammer drill/driver with metal chuck brushless impact driver. Multiple speeds is nice but not essential brushless reciprocating saw oscillating multitool. One with Starlock would be nice but limited to only Bosch, Fein, and Festool right now a standard brushless circular saw. These tools you don't need at first but will be nice to have eventually. (lets say everything is cordless) a tracksaw with 4 foot guide rail and 8 foot guide rail miter saw (sliding to start with) table saw angle grinder lighting nailers/staplers router sander

The Stabila levels I ordered in March finally arrived.

Cordless grinder pictures

ordered the flexvolt grinder. I'm going to try it out with the All American Sharpener. I just have to figure out which model I want to get. I am leaning towards the midrange model which does the 2 angles.

Other tough system 2.0 may be coming. Also the premium cordless omt from DeWALT is getting an update and it is NOT the Atomic version. This one will have a mode selector at the bottom similar to the DCF887. I'm hoping it hasStarlock or at least the open ended Starlock patent I saw

maybe 2017

Any more info on this? Will it finally have a space saving/rail forward design?

I just tell them my battery won't charge I send the bad battery in and get a brand new one back

tool guyd has a nice article on this. https://toolguyd.com/new-dewalt-toughsystem-music-2-dwst08820/ The new radio may be confirmation that other 2.0 stuff is coming.

The new m12 stubby from Milwaukee has 250 ft lbs of breakaway torque on paper if you go with the 1/2 in or 3/8 in models. It is only $179 bare tool which isn't a terrible price. Also for mechanics, the Milwaukee line seems to have the most options. You got m12 ratchets, m12 stubbys, m18 compact, m18 mid torque, m18 high torque. M12 extension ratchets, m18 high torque with extended anvil, and m12 torque wrenches are being added to the lineup soon. Another company to look at for mechanics is Ingersoll Rand. I'm not too familiar with their lineup but I know they have a few different mechanic focused impacts.

I seem to be more interested in m12 as of late. I got the stapler and coat awhile back but recently got the 3/8 stubby and that new installation driver looks like something I will get. Might even try out the m12 surge. I wish DeWALT would bring back their version of NPS but seems unlikely with Craftsman around. DeWALT has been slower than normal the last couple years.

so back to the question Are DeWALT 40v tools and Greenworks 40v batteries compatible? Could also ask are Greenworks 40v tools compatible with DeWALT 40v batteries?

Picked up the pole saw attachment for my Ego. Also got a jug of chain oil for the Ego. My belts for my mower finally arrived after 2 weeks of waiting and it even had prime free 2 day shipping. I mIght have to rebuy the m12 stubby. Mine is MIA after 3 weeks of owning it. I think I forgot I left it on the pickup and it probably fell off and got picked up by someone. My first power tool that I have lost.

Maybe the release machanism is broke on each battery? or maybe it is worn enough on the drill to where it can't latch?

the rear handle is the first of its kind with an led. Why the other guys can't add one to theirs is puzzling. They can add them to the blade right saws all day long. @Framer joe a straight die grinder? wasn't that already out or is this an m12 version? The only one I saw was the 90 degree die grinder on the m12 platform. You think the m18 rear handle will beat the 577?

Your guy was right. There is a new radio.

They got the new 4 in 1 instalation drill coming out. Bare tool includes all 4 chucks. Looks like every chuck seems good quality including an all metal 3/8 jaw chuck.

Post/discuss anything and everything NPS 2019 here. Any day before predictions? I'm thinking a revamped nailer line that includes a framer, tool connect will come to m12, those anti roll sockets in 1/2 in drive or even anti roll impact sockets, and an m18 High Output mower with self propelled option and steel deck.

Maybe. I can't give pictures. No idea if they are even coming out or not but it was on a survey I took. Only difference I noticed was design. Features didn't seem any different. It was the 130/150, the 300, and the 450. I am guessing it is trying to compete with the 3 piece rolling kits from the other guys.

I would have to research model numbers but something like these would fit your needs but they are not DIY units they are pro grade just like the DeWALTs. Bosch Glide Makita's Miter saw comes in 10 in or 12 in with cordless and corded models available. 12 in cordless might not be available yet but the other 3 should be. Festool Kapex. Expensive but good quality. We only have the 120 mm model in North America but there are a lot more options in the European market. Delta Cruzer. I don't know how quality this brand is now. I don't know how good this saw is but it might be an option. It is similar to the Bosch. Hikoki(Metabo HPT in North America) used to be Hitachi sells quite a few rail forward options. In both corded and cordless options. Any of these should fit your needs. I would look at each option and pick whichever one you think will be best for your needs. I think you will be pleased with any of these brands compact rail sliding miter saws.

Hitachi, Makita, and Festool all have rail forward options now. Bosch and Delta also have a compact rail design as well. Sounds like you are not interested in the rails sticking out the back and these options would fit your needs.

Personally I would save and get a dedicated floor unit planer but that is just my preference.

A unit that already comes with helical head is probably a dedicated floor unit with larger capacity and better build quality. You are probably looking at over $2000 for one with a helical head vs the cost of the DeWALT plus the cost of Shellix