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I saw those when they were $30 and couldn't think of enough uses for it. I saw them when they were $20 and couldn't think of enough uses for it. For $9 it might be worth getting for those odd occasions.

Decisions, decisions... I just cant believe the 36v is that light. That's pretty cool. I wonder how it would stack up against the 18v models in that test. I'm curious about this as well. I started reading through their warranty last night but it was pretty late and I didn't fully understand how it worked. I'll try again today lol

Unless I'm mistaken, a 4.0 battery as opposed to a 3.0 battery would only increase run-time, not how fast it actually drills the holes, correct? It's not unusual for me to have to drill two hundred 3/16" holes in a sitting. So if the Hilti can drill a 1/4" hole in 5.1 seconds and my DeWalt takes 9.4 seconds , then (if my math is right), the Hilti would require a total of 17 minutes of drilling and the DeWalt would take 31 minutes. That's a significant difference when it's cold or rainy or hot and/or you're in an aerial lift 40' up in the air. I think the Hilti would be worth the extra couple of hundred bucks. I wonder how the Bosch 11536C would compare. It's 36v but the weight is only 6.5 lbs. That's lighter than a lot of the 18v's.

Thank you for posting the link, I appreciate it! Looks like you picked one of the best ones.

Yeah, it would honestly be a tough choice between the Milwaukee and Bosch for 2nd and 3rd place for me. Milwaukee has a great warranty but Bosch is lighter and performs better. I think I'd still spend the extra for the peace of mind of the Hilti warranty and the performance.

Well, my thoughts in no particular order are as follows: 1.) The first thing that stands out to me is that the best performers have some of the lowest Impact Energy ratings. Interesting. 2.) I was initially stumped why they would do this thorough of a test but not use 4.0 batteries in DeWalt and some of the others to keep things more equal across the board. But a 4.0 battery wouldn't decrease the time it takes to drill holes, it would just increase run-time. So in terms of performance, I suppose it's not all that important. Plus you don't want to buy a kit and then turn around and have to buy better batteries. 3.) The battery differences aside, the Hilti and the Metabo scored the best. But I would immediately dismiss the Metabo because it cost more than the Hilti and only has a one year warranty. I didn't know Hilti offered a lifetime warranty - that's definitely worth something. 4.) So 3rd place was the Bosch. I wouldn't get this one if for $150 more I can get the better performing Hilti with a lifetime warranty. 5.) If price were an issue, I would say the Milwaukee is the best all-around deal. 5 year warranty, 3rd place (a very close 3rd) for speed of drilling, 4th place (also very close) for number of holes drilled, chipping feature, $450. That's a pretty nice package. I'm really curious to see if they come out with a FUEL version. 6.) I'm curious what bits they used. All of that being said, if I were in the market right now, the only three I would consider, in order of preference would be: #1 - Hilti #2 - Milwaukee #3 - Bosch ...Kind of makes me want to see what I could sell my DeWalt for.

Yeah, I do that all of the time. It kind of bugs me because I'm always thinking "What could I buy for my work to make my job easier?".....And I'm honestly starting to run out of tools that I really need. That's sad. lol

Man, no love for the rotary hammer talk...lol

Good question. I'm kind of mad I don't have more of a use for this....I can't justify buying it lol

I had to install the letters shown in the attached photo to the stone-faced monuments. Each letter has 3 or 4 studs, so I have to drill a 3/16" hole for each stud. There are 6 sets of these letters altogether, so when drilling that many holes, my mind always wanders to whether or not I'm using the best tool for the job. I currently have a bunch of the DeWalt 20v stuff including the SDS rotary hammer which works great and is what I use for installs like the above one. I'm always reading up on new tools, specs, etc. though just to see how everything compares. So I figured this morning while I'm laid up sick, I would compare the various cordless SDS rotary hammers. Milwaukee kills it in IPM and RPM but the Impact Energy is significantly lower than everything else. So that makes me wonder if there is a perfect combination of IPM, RPM and Impact Energy when it comes to rotary hammers or.......? It really makes me wonder how these would shake out in a head-to-head comparison. Take all the tools listed below, use the same brand bit in each, and drill twenty ¼" holes then twenty ½" holes....who wins? Anyway, here's a breakdown: Hilti TE 4-A18 Weight: 7.3 lbs. RPM: 1090 IPM: 5200 Impact Energy: 1.5 ft. lbs. DeWalt DCH253 Weight: 6.4 lbs. RPM: 1200 IPM: 4500 Impact Energy: 1.7 ft. lbs. Milwaukee M18 Weight: 5.5 lbs. RPM: 1300 IPM: 7000 Impact Energy: 1.0 ft. lbs. Makita X2 LXT (specs are if using 2 batteries I believe) Weight: 7.3 lbs. RPM: 1200 IPM: 4800 Impact Energy: 2.21 ft. lbs. Bosch RHH181-01 Weight: 5.7 lbs. RPM: 1400 IPM: 4500 Impact Energy: ?? Not Published ?? Bosch RHS181K Weight: 4.6 lbs. RPM: 1050 IPM: 4950 Impact Energy: ?? Not Published ??

That price was for the whole kit? Gahhh! I've been eyeing this since I bought the gyroscopic driver. Thinking of getting one to compare. I would have grabbed one up at that price. Danggit.

Is there a way to add photos so they list according to file name...? These are named "01.jpg" - "10.jpg"....but the order is all screwy...

This thing is awesome. 6' when closed, 10' when extended. 4' and 8' standing heights. Wide rungs, large standing platform, detachable tray/handle with magnetic parts area, wheels, lightweight...love it...

Thanks for all of the input! I debated about adding music...couldn't decide one way or the other so I just didn't

Good deal...I almost bought that one when it came out. Hopefully the next one is a home run.

This is for my business...let me know what you think, what you like, don't like, etc. http://youtu.be/ne00lWBPX54

This jacket is really nice. It's currently 25°F here and I just spent about 45 minutes outside and didn't get cold a bit. And that was without the battery/heat going and only a t-shirt on underneath. Which is great, but that means unless I'm out all day in those kind of temperatures, I'll probably never need the heating portion lol. The jacket is that warm. Of course dressing properly over the rest of your body helps, but I'm pretty impressed with the jacket.

Compared to a standard tape, I guess you would say this is upside down...

Since there aren't enough tape measure threads already (haha), this is the German-made BMI 3m/10ft tape. Depress the lever and the tape extends outward on its own. If the tape is supported (ie, the tape is on a long enough bench), it will extend out the entire 10'. Pretty cool. If it's unsupported (ie, if you just hold it in the air and press the lever), it will extend out about 5' and then fold due to the weight of the blade. The dimensions are on what would normally be the back of a regular tape measure blade - the convex side. Depress the lever and manually push the blade in by hand to retract it. Includes a handy little belt clip which works really well. The tape clips on and off very easily. It isn't perfect for every measuring job, but for hanging signs, vinyl, etc., it will work pretty well for some aspects of my business. VIDEO

Never tried them. I "overpronate" so I need something with really good arch support. I hike (when I can) and a good shoe is important. I wore Asics for a while and liked them compared to other shoes I used to wear. Then I tried Treksta's and love them. Great for hiking great for working all day. If I'm on a construction site, I wear Timberlands...no complaints. Those New Balance look decent though.

The new Fatmax has a couple of cool features. In the other thread about tape measures (I think it was originally about the Milwaukee), one of my complaints about the DeWalt was that the blade tip was so wide, it was useless in windy conditions, especially if measuring vertically. The tip acts like a sail. The new Fatmax has a huge tip, but it's removable. It stores on the case so it's right there if you want it but out of the way if you don't. I guess you can add a magnetic tip too. Not sure if that's included...? It also has a feature similar to the Komelon, where the blade will stay extended in one mode until you depress the lock button. In the other mode, it operates as a normal tape. I messed with it in Home Depot and the only reason I didn't get it was I already have too many tapes. It'll likely be the next one I buy then. I wonder if they'd take the DeWalt back................... video of new Fatmax

Maybe I'll do a review once I get it and include some better music lol

That's funny...I actually called Komelon after buying that little 16' tape and asked why they couldn't make one with all of the features of their various tape...self-locking, magnetic tip, larger hook. I forget the answer, but I'm with you....I love that little tape.

$29.99 shipped. Here's a video: click

I carry too many tapes on my truck, but they all serve their own purpose: The 16' self-locking Komelon is for use on smaller jobs...applying vinyl to windows, installing ADA signs, etc. The 25' Lufkin Self-Centering tape for use on jobs where I repetitively need to find the center on doors, windows, etc. The 25' FatMax. It's already seen a lot of use and is a little beat up, so I use this for measuring if it's raining/snowing/wet out, in dirt...basically outdoor jobs. The DeWalt 25' for interior work where it isn't likely to get damaged. This is really best for measuring horizontally. Or if measuring vertically, you better be out of the wind. The hook is so big, it acts like a sail. If there's a breeze and you're trying to measure vertically...it twists too easily. The Harbor Freight freebie 25' tape for measuring pier depths, around concrete, etc. Don't care if it gets damaged, it's my beater tape. Just ordered the 3m version of this today. Pretty eager to see how it works. It's a German manufacturer, so I'm guessing it'll be pretty slick. Should work great for hanging sign patterns on walls, vinyl on windows, cutting panels, etc. ..........and that is my "post-pictures-of-my-tape-measures-because-I'm-sitting-with-my-wife-in-the-hospital" post.