Theultimatehic Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Meet with dewalt testing/ developments rep today. Looks like there coming out with a brushless router, heat gun (which was really cool), and a 4"wood/tile saw (like the 60v grinder but blade is to the side). After the prototypes get chosen i get to test em after manufacturing of finished tool. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hook it to my veins! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Some cool stuff coming out That's also really cool that you get to test them after your done testing do you get to keep it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Logan said: Some cool stuff coming out That's also really cool that you get to test them after your done testing do you get to keep it If I'm lucky i do. Sometimes you get to keep it sometimes you don't. I always hope i do haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm2176 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Sounds like DeWalt is continuing to expand despite what some think! I'm a big fan of Yellow tools and it looks like more money will be headed their way. Less than five years and I'll be able to actually use them regularly! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 is it all brushless 20v stuff or is any of it flexvolt? I could see the router and tile saw as being flexvolt. Anything else you might get to test or see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouet Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Look like the 20V line will get all the tools that are usually 12V tools with other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 not sure about a 12v router Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouet Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 22 minutes ago, Jronman said: not sure about a 12v router No I mean the 4'' saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 oh ok. I'm expecting a flexvolt router if a router comes out even though the battery would be a bit big haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I may or may not have answered some questions about a heat gun but I cannot disclose the name of the manufacturer or if it runs on 20v Max BATTERIES, First rule..................of.....................fight..........................um...er...uhhh...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 They used flexvolt batteries and im guessing they will be flexvolt tools. The saw and router I'm pretty suresure see from what i addled and was told. Not sure if the heat gun is. Next time i see them I'll find out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Jronman said: oh ok. I'm expecting a flexvolt router if a router comes out even though the battery would be a bit big haha. With the 5a battery it will be about the same size as current 1amp palm routers since it will be brushless. I asked about its size cause the prototype was a lil taller then i would like. He told me it was gonna be a good 4"shorter then the prototype. Which would make it perfect size. He also mentioned most of these coming with larger flexvolt batteries in the package deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 so its a 20v but comes with a flexvolt? what size of shanks does it accept? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 The title isn't the most accurate. The new batteries are 20v but are also60v i was referring to battery when i put title. Didn't think it through very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Good to know.about these tools...when...is what I want to know.............also...damn ..skippy..how the heck does a 30 yr master framer with vast experience and enormous amount of money and time invested in ..Dewalt ...tools get the Privilege of seeing,using and commenting on prototype tools,real tools,imaginary tools..??????? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Theultimatehic said: The title isn't the most accurate. The new batteries are 20v but are also60v i was referring to battery when i put title. Didn't think it through very well. new batteries? You talking bluetooth flexvolt batteries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, Framer joe said: Good to know.about these tools...when...is what I want to know.............also...damn ..skippy..how the heck does a 30 yr master framer with vast experience and enormous amount of money and time invested in ..Dewalt ...tools get the Privilege of seeing,using and commenting on prototype tools,real tools,imaginary tools..??????? I know guys at my work get hear about new tools and sometimes test out tools but not sure if its like how @Theultimatehic gets to test them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 How ...how does one get chosen for that...? I want in...I want to give input on what the builders need...want....Oh Dewalt let me help you...." help me help you" jerry maguire.....I will personally help Dewalt make millions....and avoid bad tool decisions.....lucky lucky people... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 One of these times when I click on one of these post there is going to be a new tool from dewalt I'm excited about. But it's not today haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 27 minutes ago, Framer joe said: How ...how does one get chosen for that...? I want in...I want to give input on what the builders need...want....Oh Dewalt let me help you...." help me help you" jerry maguire.....I will personally help Dewalt make millions....and avoid bad tool decisions.....lucky lucky people... I'm sure DeWALT Insights is a start for some, youtube and other means of promoting tools is another, but a lot of it may just be connections. My boss is apart of countless groups (not necessarily construction related) and has over 200 custom houses of experience so that may be a big factor into how the guys get to go to builders breakfasts which is where I hear they get the insider info on new tools and sometimes tool demos. The big breakfast was a week or two ago. haven't had a chance to see how it was. Honestly I'm not sure sure why our crew gets the privilege of going to these because we aren't a big cordless crew yet. We are mostly still corded or pneumatic, apart from the usual drill and impact. I wonder if you gotta be a member of builders groups. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Jronman said: new batteries? You talking bluetooth flexvolt batteries? No bluetooth from what i know. I wish i could test that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Framer joe said: How ...how does one get chosen for that...? I want in...I want to give input on what the builders need...want....Oh Dewalt let me help you...." help me help you" jerry maguire.....I will personally help Dewalt make millions....and avoid bad tool decisions.....lucky lucky people... Luck. I ran into a rep at a store. We talked about tools obviously and i bought that gyroscopic drill. He ended up giving my card to testing guys who put me on there list. Met em twice now. Hopefully it keeps coming, and it sounded like it would. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 21 hours ago, Theultimatehic said: No bluetooth from what i know. I wish i could test that! when you mentioned new batteries you were talking about the 2.0/6.0 and the 3.0/9.0 flexvolts that just came out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I found out its called builders breakfast because it is put on by the store called Builders. Builders is similar to say a Lowes or Home Depot but is geared specifically to the pro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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