DR99 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCT418S1-12-Volt-Li-Ion-Scanner/product-reviews/B00ACF6QTC/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1I think this product was never ready for prime time. It was supposed to be released months ago and they still haven't been able to get it to work consistently for most people that bought it. Dewalt should have released the 20v Framing Nailer instead of this turd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 All wall scanners are inconsistent. The biggest difference with this one is that it's way more expensive than the others and you would expect it to be more accurate for the price but it isn't. I actually was hoping for this one to be great because I really need one. I don't care what it costs, I'll pay $600+ bare tool if it just works. A couple of jobs will easily pay for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I have the Milwaukee. It works alright, but it's no high precision device by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, those are some pretty awful reviews.....even for Dewalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 It's a pretty complicated piece of equipment I wonder if they announced it way too soon. I mean there has to be issues if it looks like they didn't have a finished product like the one guy said their were wires going all over. I also have the Milwaukee sub scanner and while it isn't perfect it get's confused sometimes on weird framing, but nothing like the Dewalt scanner is having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Reviews that bad almost warrant a recall IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Why can't they just give us the option to see the raw radar display image? Instead of having software figuring out what is going on behind the walls? If I could scan a wall and see everything that's going on underneath would be awesome I think Hilti has something like that for cement except its really really expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Good point Dr.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Imagine if they had one that would literally see through walls like the tech they use at the airports to scan your "junk" or the junk in your luggage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 It would be nice Javier but crazy expensive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 To use the TSA style scanners I don't know if they would let us consumers have a tool that would use that much radiation.Also I don't know if I would trust the guys on the jobsite about not pointing it at the reproductive area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 We just got the scanner. It has been hit and miss. We have a review coming up where we are going to put it against the Bosch, so that will be interesting to see how well they. Dan is going to make a wall, yes I know those don't go together. He will put different stuff in the wall and try each scanner to see how it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I would think the thermal imagers would be awesome at finding water pipes. Of course the price is prohibitive thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 To use the TSA style scanners I don't know if they would let us consumers have a tool that would use that much radiation.Also I don't know if I would trust the guys on the jobsite about not pointing it at the reproductive area. these scanners got me thinking about a TSA style scanner. I think a portable one might be possible but considering it's danger they would probably regulate who uses it by requiring a permit or license to use. Who knows maybe even require special work wear like special gloves as a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 You mean sex offenders can't use TSA scanners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 We just got the scanner. It has been hit and miss. We have a review coming up where we are going to put it against the Bosch, so that will be interesting to see how well they. Dan is going to make a wall, yes I know those don't go together. He will put different stuff in the wall and try each scanner to see how it does.If you still have the Milwaukee sub scanner I would be interested to see how I does against them also. The only thing is I think the Milwaukee has less features like than the Bosch or Dewalt scanners it can't differentiate between the different materials like the other 2 scanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Looks like the Dewalt can't see shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I don't have the Milwaukee Sub Scanner anymore, we gave that one away. Would be interested in seeing the three compare. I think we are doing this test tomorrow. We just got back from the GIE show, so not sure if we can get it done tomorrow. We are doing some other tool fights like the jackets, and the 18V Dewalt vs the Milwaukee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Np, I don't mind the tool fights spread out over time. I just like watching them in the end If possible a monthly tool fight would be a nice schedule to try and keep up with. The only problem is tool releases don't work that way all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Just in case some one new looks at the post this Dewalt Wall Scanner is discontinued they are going to announce a new model.http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-instruments-radar-scanning-dct418s1.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hope it goes better this time around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moze Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Good deal...I almost bought that one when it came out. Hopefully the next one is a home run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I hope so. I really like where they were going with it and how easy it was, plus the display. Hopefully the next gen will be more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Good deal...I almost bought that one when it came out. Hopefully the next one is a home run. According to Tool Box Buzz you should scramble around and try to pick up one of the discontinued ones. It was the tool of the year after all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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