Jronman

I haven't gotten this far yet. I currently just store my bits in the original packaging. I don't think color coding is the best option especially when there is so many different kinds of bits. I think some kind of label would be alright. Tedious to get one for each bit though.

So i can bring in the 2 cheapest batteries I can find and get a 9.0 in exchange?

@The.Handyman

$249 usd at acme which converts to around $327 asd. That is about $42 premium.

Here is where I saw the June 12th date.

Are you looking to stick with DeWALT or go with a different brand? Usually you can find deals on DeWALT just about anywhere. I haven't seen many good deals right now. Some average free bare tool deals. You will find a lot of ope deals this time of year. Last year seemed to have better deals in the fall. I seen there was three decent kits from DeWALT if you are interested. ToolGuyd did a post on them. He kinda gave his thoughts on each one. https://toolguyd.com/best-dewalt-20v-cordless-power-tool-combo-kit-right-now/ I thought the 1st kit was the better deal. With it being a 7 tool kit it also came with a ToughSystem box and a third battery. Also a couple of the tools you get were brushless.

I thought I seen somewhere there might be a DeWALT thing on June 12th. Anyone hear anything about it?

Of the countersink bits I have used, the DeWALT ones have seemed like some of the better ones.

Sounds like today at work. The one guy had all his batteries depleted and needing of a charge then another guy brought his 2 batteries to use then those needed recharging. The only other guy who brought batteries to work had his 2 blocks away.

1 dollar in the United States is not equal to 1 dollar in Australia. Maybe the price is comparable?

so these mini t-staks are similar to what micro systainers are to normal sized systainers but with the added benefit that they are designed to fit into the normal sized t-staks?

It is a new "Gen 2 Fuel" circular saw. New motor with more power and more speed would be my guess. Other than the beefier hook, I don't know what else changed. I feel like DeWALT has some of the easier model numbers to remember. The numbers in the back don't mean much but the 3 letters in the front kinda do. D for DeWALT, C for cordless, then many others to tell general type of tool. F for fasteners, D for drill, L for light, etc. DCF, DCD, DCL, etc. I don't know if officially this is what they stand for but it makes remembering model numbers easier.

I like my flextorq impact bits. The kit I got was a good all around kit. Had most of everything covered. I got one of the newer Bosch kits which I felt were a bit better. Only downside is it did not come with any flat bits. I also got a 3 piece countersink set that did the job and a small drill bit set that also does the job. I wouldn't say they are anything special but I don't have much better to compare them too. I have the impact rated right angle adapter which does the job. Better for light duty stuff. I have used some recip blades which were average at best. I haven't really used any other DeWALT bits/blades apart from the stuff that came with a tool. I feel like DeWALT in some areas doesn't have as many options as other brands.

I think the power head has the motor near the back instead of at the front. Might be why there is more vibration?

I'm curious as to what Festool is going to come out with next. I wonder if anything will be unveiled in the Summer or Fall? Maybe at Festool Connect in Indiana if that is happening this year?

They do have the 2 battery saw if that counts as "high demand".

My dad used to own a Black and Decker drill and you didn't even have to remove the battery from the drill to charge it. One less step means even more lazy haha.

@sconnie this might be an option. for only an extra $100 you get an extra tool and a thrid battery, and a tough system box. Also 2 of the tools are brushless.https://toolguyd.com/best-dewalt-20v-cordless-power-tool-combo-kit-right-now/

I have been impressed with my Echo too. It keeps on running with no startup issues and doesn't use much fuel. I wan't to go battery as well but I am in the same boat you.

Is the power head string trimmer more powerful than the non power head 15 in model?

Where I live at least, the cheaper option has 10% sometimes 15% ethanol. If you pay a higher price you can buy fuel with 0% and sometimes there is a third option that would be 5%. I buy the 0%.

The 570 was arguably one of the best 18v circular saws on the market until the gen 2 fuel. It was never as good as the 575. The new gen 2 cuts faster than the 575 which is impressive. I wonder if it can cut faster than the Makita rear handle or the 577. Those 2 saw can beat a mag 77.

This seems like a great deal. On festoolproducts.com you can buy the 5.2 ah festool battery for only $32.50. 50% off. It is an older model of 18v battery. The 500531 battery.

the old model might still be available except it is brushed.

Hmm never heard of these. I checked the link and if you buy all 66 you get them for $179.99 which is around $2.72 a piece. It might be a decent deal.