slopjock78

Looks like you were spot on......https://www.toolnut.com/on-sale/dewalt-power-tool-accessories-discount-sale/dewalt-dcb612-20v-60v-max-flexvolt-12-0ah-battery.html

I would agree, at some point it gets where we simply dont need bigger batteries. Making a given battery SMALL I think is the direction companies will be headed soon. When you get to the point where a battery will get you through multiple days of work....bigger just wont be necessary.

I will be interested to see what they price this batteries at. I have 8 of the original 6/2 amp batteries, so I dont have a real big need for this battery, but if it's priced decent enough, I may have to pick one up to see how it does

I dont remember seeing this on here. Was this previously announced? https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products/accessories/batteries-and-chargers/batteries/flexvolt-20v60v-max-120-ah-battery/dcb612?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cordless+jobsite&utm_content=paid_12ahbattery_pdp

Well, I have 8 FV batteries, and 7 20V of various sizes. So, run time is not a big issue for me. Also, I dont think i will need the larger size that the FV can handle. I'm guessing that the 20V can do everything I need it to. Just dont want to regret it later. However, from what I'm seeing, the 20V will almost certainly be plenty for my needs.

So after getting my rotary hammer problem sorted out, new I'm going to get an angle grinder. I'm currently looking at either the 20V DCG413 or the 60V DCG414. They are usually within $20 of each other, so money isnt really going to be a factor. Everything I read on the flexvolt is that it has all the power in the world and pretty much can do whatever you ask of it. However, I really like the paddle switch on the 413, and I'm not really sure if I need the 60V power. I will mainly be do doing somewhat lighter duty stuff with it: cutting welded wire panels on the farm (cattle pannels) and then just the random grinding and cutting. Nothing crazy by any means, and will definitely not be an every day tool. Does anyone have experience with both tools and can give any pro's and con's of each? And just to throw this in here: I know this is the Dewalt forum, and I am mainly a Dewalt guy, but I do have the Makita 18V platform as well. Is there a grinder in that platform that I should be looking into as well?

Thanks for the input. I will get a couple Hilti bits to try out. I dont do a ton of concrete drilling, but i would like some decent bits for when I do

Thanks for the input guys. I bough a few different bosch bits on amazon to try out. Also, Bosch seems to be what is available locally the most, so good to hear they are good bits if I need something in a pinch

So I finally got a new DCH273 ordered, and need some bits for it. What are peoples recommendations for SDS Plus bits, both for drilling as well as hammering? I am not going to really need large quantities of any one bit, and would be open to an assortment set of bits. I have limited concrete drilling experience, so i do not currently really have a "go to" brand for concrete work. Any brands to stay away from? My first use will be for 3/16" tapcons, as well as drilling a 1" hole through a 8" concrete foundation wall. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks all

Ok, I'm sold. I'm gonna order one today I think. I've been wanting a quality rotary hammer for several years, so nows the time to make it happen!

Thanks for all the comments guys. I think I'm gonna stick with the 273, should be good enough. I did consider the 133, but would like to have the chipping feature. I probably wont use it often, but it will be super handy to have when needed. Everything I've seen on the 273 seems like it should be worth the extra money.

Ok, so I'm in the market for a rotary hammer. Looking at the 273 and the 293. This will be an occasional use tool for me, as I do not do much drilling in concrete as a general rule. I will mostly be using it on bits 1/2" or less, with some occasional larger holes and some light concrete shipping for any repair jobs that come up. Things that today I just do by hand. It will be replacing a Ridgid corded normal chucked hammer drill, so I would think either will be a step way up. I have 7 flexvolt batteries, and numbers 20V batteries, so run time wont be a huge issue for me. Just curious if there is any real reason to spend the extra money on the 293, or if the 273 should pretty much do everything I'm gonna ask it to do thanks for any input

Yep, you are correct. I edited my original post

So I have had the DCF895 impact for a couple years now and have been very happy with it. However, my brother was doing some plumbing for me over the weekend and he has the DCF887. I picked it up and handled it a little bit, and it looks pretty nice. For anyone that has used both of them, please talk me out of (or persuade me to) replacing my 895 with the 887!! Yes, I do have a bit of a tool addiction

Is that new TSTAK radio just a cord/cordless radio, or is it a charger as well? Didnt see that listed in the info posted, so i'm guessing it's not a charger....