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Just an update: I went to Sydney Tools yesterday to try and get an L-Boxx and the sales staff said they are clearing their stock as Bosch have indeed made an exclusive deal with Bunnings. Wtf. Now I don't know if this is 100% true or whether I misheard him, but I definitely think this is very bad news for everyone except Bunnings and their shareholders. Imagine what we will pay for Bosch tools now. Look at what they did to Ryobi prices in Australia. I don't understand how this can be legal. What's stopping the big guys getting exclusive deals with most, if not all of the major brands (which would essentially wipe out anyone else)? Capitalism before people and the greater good (yet again).

Looks to be the same. I just watched a video on YouTube and the UK version (same model number as AUS) has a bigger guard than the 920. I think that's the only difference. Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking forward to trying it out. It's a self bought Christmas present so I'm not "allowed" to open it yet. It's hard to tell from the box if the guard is the bigger version or not. I don't mind either way.

Let's hope I don't regret not saving up for something more powerful like an Ego or flexvolt trimmer. I guess I'll find out soon if the online reviews are fake or not. $245 AUD.

I've noticed over the last few months that Bosch is becoming much harder to buy here. Two major online retailers seem to no longer sell them. I also don't know of anywhere selling the 12V line anymore. Anyone have any info on what's going on? Bunnings still have them, maybe they'll become exclusive there like Ryobi is.

Packout in Australia will be VERY EXPENSIVE! It likely won't sell very well here. If it's $199 USD, it will probably be sold for at least $399-$499 AUD. We already pay too much for Toughbox, Systainer and L-Boxx. Even T-Stak are all $50 AUD+ just for one box. I buy the Bunnings modular system.

Unless this one is broken or I'm doing something wrong, but I can confirm the die grinder does not have a lock on switch like the OMT.

The trigger is harder to press than the OMT trigger. I've found it has to be absolutely ALL the way down to reach full speed. Even just 0.5mm off and it's one step below full. Great tool though, can't wait to do something with it.

It's here. Please note I haven't put it to use yet. Pros: -smooth -lightweight -comfortable grip -bright LED's -speed adjustment switch is good -with a 2.0ah battery the balance is towards the middle of the tool Cons: -very long (41cm/16 inches) -safety button is way too hard to press (it actually completely ruins the convenience of this great trigger design) -to reach full speed the trigger has to be pressed quite hard and absolutely all the way down (this gets tiring) -stupid brushless triggers, not true variable (same as the OMT)

Dewalt DCG426 brushless die grinder

Pretty much the only justification I hear for the one-key sawzall is metal cutting. We don't need Bluetooth, just put some preset modes on recip saws like with impact drivers. Just keep it simple. Bluetooth on tools is a solution looking for a problem.

That's definitely true. Much friendlier where I live (3000 people) VS the city. The staff at the local hardware store know your name. Great service everywhere in town. The nearest large town is 48,000 people. Also a very friendly place. Sydney on the other hand, just rude people everywhere.

Whattt! I can't wait to see it. A brushless full sized recip saw would be great.

I've been a long time complainer about this quirk; Metabo grips have a gap between each side of the rubber overmold. This is very noticeable without gloves. Their grips also aren't very ergonomic in shape. If Metabo sorted these things out, I would by more of their tools. I don't understand why brands choose the grips they do. It's very common knowledge that a certain yellow brand has the best. They should all be copying this grip. Metabo, please change your grip to something like Dewalt, Bosch (new style), or Makita.

I also get that on the DCD796

I have a Dewalt DCD796 (Type 1) drill that turns about 1/3 around before locking when you try to loosen the chuck.

Let's move on. @aessu you're up, ask away.

Great answer.

I think I'm in over my head with this question. I was counting on Drills always described as 3/8 or 1/2 chucks, however, now I think I've seen metric used somewhere (10mm or 13mm). I'm confident impact wrenches always use imperial. I was also counting on Impact drivers always being described as 1/4 inch, and circular saws and mitre saws as 6.5 inch etc (I should have known this was wrong). Perhaps impact wrenches are the only one.

Almost. I see metric too commonly used for angle grinder discs, at least it's common here in AUS (125mm for 5inch, 115mm for 4.5inch, 100mm for 4inch).

One thing I really find appealing about these drills is the angle of the head to the grip, slightly angled up. I remember reading somewhere (probably on this forum) that this is a European thing. Far more comfortable. I didn't realise this until I got a Dewalt. Perpendicular as can be.

Name 5 types of cordless tools with one of it's features/specifications that always uses imperial units to describe it, regardless of whether its a metric or imperial country? Bonus point: Name one that is the reverse of this (always metric). I can't actually answer this so perhaps it can just generate discussion.

All good. That's the one with the red button at the back of the drill? Metabo have so many drills. Hard to get non-hammer (BS) versions in AUS. It's a funny thing with Metabo ergonomics. The BS 18 Quick doesn't mold into your hand like Makita/Dewalt, but I find this a good thing. I can just pick it up and don't have to get my hand into a perfect position on the grip to feel comfortable.

(I can't be the correct one now) I just googled to check my previous answer. Triton do have Systainers but I don't know if they actually make them.

Metabo, Triton, Makita

The hammer version of the LTX (SB 18 LTX BL I) is $29 more ($229 AUD), which is currently discounted here in AUS. I can't find either of the LT or DDS183 locally but was looking to buy from the USA (both about $200 AUD shipped). How did you find the grip compared to Dewalt? I find the BS 18 QUICK grip quite good, but not Dewalt good. The LT and LTX grips look quite large so I'm concerned they might be uncomfortable. If I lived in the city I would just go and try them out, but I don't.