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Steve Reo

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  1. I bought a DCF894 in November, 2018, and wanted to get a protective boot for it. Well, DeWalt doesn't offer them. As you may know, however, MAC sells a version of the DCF899, and they offer one for it. So I got on MAC's website and looked around, but they don't sell a version of the 894 (yet), so I looked for the next closest model. That seemed to be the WPB138; that is offered both as a 3/8-drive and a 1/2-drive (as the WPB150). The boot for that is the PBBWP138B (for black), which is what is used in the photos. The poster that tried it claims it's a good fit; I'd disagree with that, now that I've seen it. When you receive it, it's kinda small, and the material is thick. You can heat it and stretch it to fit, but it looks like he heated it and stretched it a bit too much trying to make it fit. DeWalt Customer Service knows nothing if you call them about it, and MAC was about as much help. I took a chance, hoping that one that fit the BWP150 would fit the DCF894 (because it looks like a 3/8-drive body with a 1/2" drive anvil). I don't think it does, so I'm going to return it. It may be that the boot that fits the DCF899 would fit better, but I think it would be loose (too long and bigger around), so I think it's a lost cause. It might help if everyone who has an 894 impact call or write to DeWalt and complain about the lack of a protective boot, and that they want one. You could also call or write MAC and ask if they'll offer a version of the 894 anytime soon. Boots from MAC go for $19.99; they would likely be cheaper through DeWalt, and would be an exact fit. DeWalt seems to be oblivious to the potential market for protective boots.
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