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Anyone else have any feedback now that the radio is out? FYI Lowe's is the only store that carries it in stock.
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I used to work at Lowe's in hardware and tools as recently as last Summer, and we had a DeWalt rep come in during December of 2015. I mentioned to him how much I loved DeWalt's 12v power tools and told him a move to brushless would be perfect, and he mentioned that they weren't moving forward with new products when asked. I've asked DeWalt's Facebook page the same thing (any new 12v products?) and they've told me there's nothing new planned but the 12v tools are still on the market (well duh). It really makes me wonder why they ever bothered with this line in the first place. It makes more sense to support/advance the compact 12v line than it does the 40v line since DeWalt already has OPE for both 20v and FlexVolt to boot. I even sold a 12v drill to a woman looking for something lightweight since she had carpal tunnel.
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18 hours ago, ChrisK said:
Holy crap! Rochester NH?!?!?!??!?
Yes! Home of Chinese restaurants and pizza places aplenty.
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3 words:
Hitachi.
Triple.
Hammer.
Best power tool I've ever used, and IP56 rated to boot, with a faster charger than even Makita makes and a double-decker storage case with 3.0 batteries the size of 1.5/2.0s? This was a grand slam that just came out of frikkin' nowhere. Love it.
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It seems unnecessary to me, especially with the adjustable settings on the drill and impact. Most everyone I know is capable of using the right amount of torque and speed on an impact with trigger precision and/or extra speeds.
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My Tough System arrived in the mail today, so I compared it with the FlexVolt.
To me this is a toss-up. As noted earlier, the Tough System has a LOT more bass, so if you prefer that, it's a no-brainer.
That being said, the interface is pretty clunky having to toggle the volume knob to channel scan. You can stand it vertically like a boom box but the interface is clearly designed to be horizontal. When it's vertical, it's much more difficult to adjust the station, bass, treble, etc.
The Flexvolt sounds very similar, less bass but extremely clear. The interface is much better and more user-friendly, with scan buttons, mute button, antenna, and much beefier cord (albeit 3-prong compared to the tough system's 2-prong). Doesn't have 360 sound but it's very close in terms of sound immersion. Real toss-up between the two IMHO.
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20 hours ago, Stercorarius said:
The M12 speaker was super convenient in equipment. It had enough of the rough terrain in loaders and the solder joints finally gave up and I tossed it. The Bosch 12v is unbelievably convenient in equipment. Much louder and better sound. No Bluetooth though. Great FM reception though and it does have an aux input so it will do Bluetooth with the DeWalt adapter.
I agree re: the Bosch 12v radio. It's easily the most underrated one around along with Hitachi's. Really clear sound and SLIM. If I change my mind about sticking with Bosch (and I will if they come out with their 12v brushless tools in combo kits at a reasonable price) I'll keep that and probably sell my cube.
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On 11/28/2016 at 10:22 PM, Bremon said:
I think I have an addiction to radios lol. Going to be hard to pass the 025 up if a deal pops up, despite having the ToughSystem Music, the Bosch Bluetooth pimp cube, the M12 speaker, and I plan on getting the M18 speaker.
I'm the same. I have Hitachi's 18v Bluetooth, the DeWalt 12/18/20v cube, Bosch 12v, Milwaukee 12v (planning on selling both as I'm limiting myself to only Hitachi and DeWalt), and will be deciding between the Tough System and FlexVolt (ordered the TS but may return it depending on how it stacks up). It's addicting. My Hitachi's my primary "home" radio and I keep the DeWalt cube in my trunk. Edit: selling off every radio except my Hitachi, FV and TS.
If I had to rank sound quality it would be TS first, then FV and Hitachi. The Hitachi's actually CRYSTAL CLEAR but there's no equalizer...if it had that it would be perfect as it has programmable alarms and a TON of other features.
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Primary is Hitachi 18v, with DeWalt 20v Max as my secondary. I have Hitachi's KC18DBFL brushless kit which I love and received an amazing deal on, then bought the DeWalt 790+886 brushless kit a few months later in a comparable deal. I recently picked up the Triple Hammer and as long as that tool's in my inventory I will never part with Hitachi. They're my go to for heavy-duty work while the compact size of DeWalt's 790 is perfect for medium and light-duty tasks. I also own lights and radios for both (Hitachi's BT radio has amazing clarity).
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19 hours ago, Framer joe said:
I have the tough system for a year..best sound ..and stacks....BUT..the top lid sucks..the cord sucks...i have the new dcr025 ...its louder,clearer,better storage compartment . .better reception . .better technology . .tougher..faster charge times including the flexvolt . .But battery on outside sucks,should have been a lid over it...you choose
Which sounds better? You said the tough system has the best sound but said the flexvolt is clearer.
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I'm an aspiring, green-as-grass woodworker and don't have a miter or table saw. I'm under the impression that table saws are the way to go if you have to choose between one or the other, so I'm going to buy one first and then get a miter if needed.
I'd like to stay within budget (meaning $300 or less) and prefer one that's portable. I've heard a lot of good things about DeWalt's DW745 and DWE7480, and like how compact they are. If I were to go with them, I'd still end up purchasing a stand (whether roller or stationary). I've also heard good things about Kobalt's table saw with built-in roller stand (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-15-Amp-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Table-Saw/50056619). It's listed at $279, making it cheaper than both DeWalts, and often goes down to $199 or lower on Black Friday. I like the fact that the stand is included for that price, but am aware that it's attached to the saw. Still looks like a solid deal, and it can also use dado blades.
Any feedback or suggestions for which way to lean? Thank you!
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On 11/14/2015 at 4:00 PM, Andrius said:
Where I can purchase them?
You can't purchase them, but I'm sure they're available to rent.
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I have serious questions regarding Kobalt's long-term view with the 24v line...I liked them while I owned them, but what kind of profit are they turning with prices this low on their batteries?
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I own it and wrote areview on their US website and on amazon. It's the most powerful impact I've seen and the third anvil really cuts down on the vibration. The charger included in the kit is even faster than Makita's and the case itself is terrific; it's a double-decker storage case with a compartment for the tool/batteries and another for bits/smaller accessories. The fact that it's also IP56 rated solidifies it as the best impact on the market, in addition to its third hammer. Thus far its handled everything I've thrown at it yet has the precision to handle delicate wood work.
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Weren't these available first as 12v tools (their first releases on that platform in years)? If so, it's interesting to see DeWalt adapt their most distinctive 12v tools (belt clip work light, these lasers) to their 20v max line.
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I own a brushless DeWalt impact driver and drill and waited year after year for them to come up with something, anything, brushless in categories besides fastening applications. A brushless circular saw in particular was grossly overdue, not to mention a brushless reciprocating saw.
Is the only reason DeWalt decided to wait 4 years to finally bring out brushless versions of these tools to pimp their FlexVolt platform, and would there be any scenario under which they'd make versions for 20v tool/battery owners who don't want to invest in yet another battery platform?
Kind of hard for me to get excited about this FlexVolt stuff when it feels like dedicated 20v owners are being asked to pony up another $200+ just to be able to receive brushless tools that should have been available (and were available from other companies) 3+ years ago.
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12 hours ago, jeffmcmillan said:
No kidding. It came up in another thread that the M18 fuel is 1/4" shorter than the M12 fuel
I honestly think Milwaukee sort of painted themselves into a corner with their focus on power while completely overlooking the benefits of compact sizes. It's all well and good to have the most powerful 12v platform, especially if you decide you only want to invest in one battery system...but with tools becoming more compact by the day, the size of the m12 drill makes it more irrelevant if you already own a more powerful *and* shorter drill. Now, if they come out with another drill in the platform that's more compact, they'll likely have to sacrifice some power, which will really look bad since second generations are almost always more powerful than the first.
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A compact charger to go with more compact m12 Fuel tools would seriously be an awesome addition...it's been what, 4 years since the m12 Fuel's first gen? I'd say that's enough time to start providing some updates since the drill's the length of most current 18v drills...
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22 minutes ago, dwain said:
2900RPM below most budget impact drivers? I think that's an exaggeration. It's equal to Gen 1 FUEL, and higher than the Dewalt DCF886, Makita DTD145, Bosch and Metabo's best.
We (oztooltalk) just gave their first BL IP56 impact driver top of the heap (against DCF887, DTD170 and FUEL Gen2), and I suspect this will perform even better.
That was a terrific video; very thorough. Hitachi really comes off as a wild card compared to other brands (at least in the US, where we don't receive anywhere near as many of their premium offerings). Their brand is well-regarded and they come out with some overall solid products, sometimes settle into a tier that's lower than the Big 3 (or 4 if you include Bosch), and then suddenly release a class-leading product from completely out of nowhere. In the US, they're like a Porter-Cable in some ways with the potential to come out with products that exceed everyone else.
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6 minutes ago, Bremon said:
Checked out the FlexVolt slider at Home Depot today. My mind is made up lol, sorry Milwaukee. It's a beauty of a saw.
Did they have someone doing a demo of it?
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This looks like an absolute beast. IP56 rated, 1,832in-lbs of torque, 0-4,000 BPM, up to 2,900 RPM *and* 3 impacting anvils?
Needless to say, I hope this is the start of some more of their top-tier products released over here. Those specs are amazing.
The original DBDL model was really ahead of its time when it was released back in 2011 with its brushless motor and electronically controlled torque/speed/light settings and is still one of the better impacts on the market IMO...looks to be the same with this.
If I had to rank sound quality it would be TS first, then FV and Hitachi. The Hitachi's actually CRYSTAL CLEAR but there's no equalizer...if it had that it would be perfect as it has programmable alarms and a TON of other features.
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Yes, it's on the DeWalt endcap by Aisle 16/17. It's $199 there (seems to be the regular price).