KAB Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Anybody have any information on if/when Dewalt will release brushless hammer drill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 They said it would be in 2013, but I haven't heard any specific month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAB Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 They said it would be in 2013, but I haven't heard any specific month.Thanks for the reply. The question remains do I get one now or wait for the brushless? Decisions decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 If you wait until the brushless comes out you might get a better price on a brushed model. I jumped on my Milwaukee kit too soon. Wish I'd have waited and got the Fuel for the same price I paid for the brushed kit. If you need one now, then no biggie, but if you can wait a few months why not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I think they are going to real realease a brushless drill driver soon along with the 4.0 amp batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 My experience has been that any tools released after the new batteries are released with the new batteries. Tools released before the new batteries are sold with the older packs until the existing stock is gone. For months and months after the red lithium packs were released you still had a chance of getting a kit with the previous gen packs. During transition periods like this you are much better off to order from a higher volume retailer like Ohio Power Tool as opposed to a lower volume retailer like tool king when ordering a tool that was released before the new batteries. They won't re-release them, just phase them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yeah I saw the new 4.0 amp battery with the new 20v metal cutting saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 4.0 Batteries are the best way to go you will never look back and be super satisfied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 It's nice to see these increases in runtime and life span. It's now possible to cut the cord where just a few years ago cordless versions of power hungry tools like circular and recip saws were almost a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 yes tools have come a long way in a short time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 My Pal at work has an 18v Dewalt circular saw on the old batteries, and it has sat in the back of his garage for years, because the batteries were just not up to running it for long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 With the lithium ions i cant even work with the ni-cads anymore, the runtime difference is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 With the lithium ions i cant even work with the ni-cads anymore, the runtime difference is huge. I was kinda late to adopt them myself. I was a little leery because of the problems some of the manufacturers had early on, but once I made the jump I can't deal with the ni-cads anymore. For me the lack of memory effect and shelf life was the ticket. The run times we get now is amazing compared to what they used to be. I remember the they first 9V set my dad bought back in 1992 or 93. Compared to todays tools they were like toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I agree conductor I have an old craftsman 14.4 volt set and the battery life is terrible compared to the new 20 volts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolorbit Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 You can find some at www.toolorbit.com . They some on great discount prices. Direct link is http://www.toolorbit.com/DeWalt/DeWalt-DCD795D2.html Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I have been using the Hilti TE 30- A36 and its awesome for cordless. Can't believe the runtime and power with a cordless tool. I know it's 36V, but I would have never thought the runtime would be so long for the amount of work you can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I have been using the Hilti TE 30- A36 and its awesome for cordless. Can't believe the runtime and power with a cordless tool. I know it's 36V, but I would have never thought the runtime would be so long for the amount of work you can do.Yeah I remember when you guys did a review, that thing Is a beast, I bet it was a pretty penny but you know the old saying, you get what you pay for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Not cheap, but if you want cordless and you will use it, then it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Over Here I can over half buy a Metabo combi drill for the cost of a service at Hilti on another tool I have made by them.It is stupidly expensive to own them over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Sierra Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 If I ever needed a big hammer drill I'd try and go after a hilti... We used them at work to drill through silver... Crazy power but they are corded drills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 If I ever needed a big hammer drill I'd try and go after a hilti... We used them at work to drill through silver... Crazy power but they are corded drillsI could not imagine going back to a corded tool, I am to spoiled from cordless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hilti makes good shit, but I question whether or not you're really getting your money's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Sierra Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I could not imagine going back to a corded tool, I am to spoiled from cordless... I don't think a cordless one would hold up to the punishment these things get at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I don't think a cordless one would hold up to the punishment these things get at workThere are still some tools where cordless still isn't able to meet the demands in all situations. I'm still not willing to go all cordless for angle grinders. Even a 7amp electric model is sometimes not up to the task. Cordless is fine for small jobs or line of road repairs, but in a shop I want an electric model with 11 or 13 amps. I put Circular saws and Sawzalls in this category as well, and while the advances cordless technology have made them viable options that are sufficient in most situations, they still aren't "I'm selling my electric saw" good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 There are still some tools where cordless still isn't able to meet the demands in all situations. I'm still not willing to go all cordless for angle grinders. Even a 7amp electric model is sometimes not up to the task. Cordless is fine for small jobs or line of road repairs, but in a shop I want an electric model with 11 or 13 amps. I put Circular saws and Sawzalls in this category as well, and while the advances cordless technology have made them viable options that are sufficient in most situations, they still aren't "I'm selling my electric saw" good.Yeah, speaking of corded circ saws, in your opinion, who makes the best 7 1/4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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