Jronman

Here is what Milwaukee said/claimed. They will be able to move to 21700 cells and be competitive with these cells for another 10 years. It may not be word for word but that was the gist of what they said.

There are 2 High Demand recip saws out right now that can compete with the Milwaukee Gen 2 Fuel. The Makita x2 and the DeWALT Flexvolt. The Flexvolt has a great build but is lacking in some features guys expect in modern recip saws. It is the worst performing of the 3. I like that it is built like a brick wall. You will find it is probably the closest in size and weight to a corded saw of the 3. The overmold on the front is excellent. Overall it gets 3rd place in most tests I have seen that include these recip saws. The Makita x2 still has a great build but the performance is class leading in my book. It matches the Milwaukee Gen 2 Fuel in performance and in some cases it outperforms the Milwaukee. In my opinion it is better than the Milwaukee. It also has a rafter hook, adjustable shoe, and 2 speeds which the Flexvolt does not have. All these recips will compete with any non orbital corded recip saw. I wouldn't disregard the Makita x2, but unless you are already in the Flexvolt line, I would not recommend getting the Flexvolt recip. I thought I had seen you say earlier that you had some cordless Porter Cable. I guess I was wrong.

I am a new tool kind of guy with quality in mind. When I went to construction school I wasn't much into tools yet. I basically went to the store and went cheap on the tools I needed. I have replaced a few of those tools due to being insufficient for the job/not working well/breakage but the rest of them have yet to become unusable. Now days if I need a tool I like to research my options so I can try and get a quality option from a pro or higher brand. If I need a tool quick but haven't done any research, I go to the store and do a quick research of whats is available at the store on my phone then buy a good option. Most of the time I research online about a type of tool I need/want then order the one I decide I want. I tend to avoid any brand less than pro because I don't want to take my chances.

Milwaukee New Product Synopsis. It is the yearly event for new Milwaukee tools. If you search Milwaukee NPS 2017 you should get a taste of what NPS is all about. I hope this helps Rumor has it Milwaukee is working on more carbide and going to introduce 21700 cells in their batteries sometime.

Dan said NPS 2018 is the next event TIA will be going to. I guess we can talk about it here. Maybe before it happens we can do predictions/rumors then after it happens we can talk about what was announced?

How do you like the porter cable 20v max tools? I have heard mixed reviews on them. I would guess the woodworking tools are of a different quality than the cordless line.

My guess is the foreman took care of it

@aessu recip saw also works on packed snow. not sure about ice though

This wasn't my most recent mistake but one time I took the recip saw and cut right through one floor joist in a house remodel. The foreman used his foot and taped on the joist like he was pointing to it when he was explaining what I was supposed to do and I cut. It was a misunderstanding on my part.

The CXS and C18 drills have a similar mechanic to drywall guns. You can hold the drill more inline with the chuck at the rear of the drill to provide better pressure at the chuck. In regards to the Festool I think the decoration if any is very minimal. I would call it a minimalistic design. Most Festool stuff is purpose built. What stands out on a Festool product is not necessarily the design of the tool as a whole but all the bright green details. They may be a design feature but they also indicate that that part has a function whether it be a switch, dial, lever, or something else.

@satchmodog I would suggest getting a router with around 1.5 - 2 hp and support for 1/2 in or smaller collets. It should do just about anything the average guy could want. If the router will live in a router table with lift then you wouldn't need the router to be anything fancy. A fixed base would be plenty. If you regularly use the router outside of the table then you may want to look at getting a plunge base in addition to the fixed.

I have heard Bosch has some pretty solid options.

Does the Hitachi use similar technology as the M18 nailers?

You going to keep the DeWALT you just bought?

If still under warranty might be worth going to an authorized service center to have them check it out.

is it an oversized 2 car?

The mid-cycle refresh of the current generation Tundra has more standard rear doors now. I don't think they have the vertical handles anymore. I could be wrong though.

@betamaxman the chuck spinning in/out might be centripetal/rotational forces interacting with the chuck? Also the rattle noise might be the brake? When the trigger is let go you will hear a noise and the chuck will stop fairly quickly. I hope this helps.

Apparently the lock button on the Ego is easy to use with left hand. If I remember correctly @dwain oztooltalk's video mentioned left handed use.

Get the m12 because it is the lowest priced and most compact of the 3. All 3 were great for their time but now days they are starting to fall behind the competition especially considering they are all brushed. They haven't been updated in quite a long time. I am sure any one of them will do most everything you want it to. I hope this helps.

What about a Flexvolt nailer that can do 6 in nails like the Fasco Jumbo Nailer?

If the new "shopvac" style vacs have decent power and a good seal they may not be a bad idea for a general purpose vac for the average jobsite. I find certain other brands don't have the best seals and will blow out dust when they first turn on.

How do these compare to the DWV010 and the DWV012?

Makita is supposedly moving from 18650s to better cells. Possibly either 20700 or 21700 cells I notice this with almost every tool company. The new gen of Bosch colt is a good example. It was confirmed to be coming yet it took years to get to the market for whatever reason. Would a nice and reliable cordless framer from Makita be nice? It sure would but I would rather wait till next year for a good one instead of getting a so-so one this year. I have heard Makita nailers aren't the best. One can always be optimistic considering Makita does so many other tools well. The x2 platform is one of the most solid platforms out there.

My first power tool was the entry level 20v max brushed compact drill and impact kit from DeWALT. I got it a few years ago. I have since parted ways with the kit and upgraded to the Flexvolt DCD996/DCF887 kit. I have since gotten 4 other Flexvolt kits, a couple more 20v max tools, and a handful of tough system. People would probably think DeWALT is my favorite brand or something. At one time that may have been so, but I do not feel that is the case anymore. Last year I got the Festool bug. It is great. I got a couple tools from Festool and I am not looking back. I plan to get more. I feel drawn towards Makita and wouldn't mind trying out some Makita in the future.