jeffsw6 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Will there soon be a 20v kit like the 9-tool 18v combo kit? I need several new tools and would like to switch to the new battery system. The best kit for the 20v does not have what I need though. I only have the regular 18v drill/driver right now (and 2 batteries) and I need some new tools: circular saw jig saw cut out tool 1/2" impact The 5 tool kit has several things I don't need and does not have the 1/2" impact or the jig saw. It seems like it will be pretty expensive to buy these separately vs just staying with the older 18v style tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb8881393434512 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 I have not heard anything about larger combo kits coming out anytime soon (that doesn't mean it won't happen). Keep in mind there are bare tools available for the 20v system. For example, you can buy the 1/2" impact kit (that comes with 2 batteries & a charger). Then you can purchase the other tools you need by themselves (without batteries and chargers) for any where between $100 - $140 dollars each. Look for free bare tool promo's and free battery promo's coming up in Q4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quig1984 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Is the 1/2 impact available now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjones Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Yes. Two models. The high torque has been available for a couple of months, and the compact became available more recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb93 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I have not heard anything about larger combo kits coming out anytime soon (that doesn't mean it won't happen). Keep in mind there are bare tools available for the 20v system. For example, you can buy the 1/2" impact kit (that comes with 2 batteries & a charger). Then you can purchase the other tools you need by themselves (without batteries and chargers) for any where between $100 - $140 dollars each. Look for free bare tool promo's and free battery promo's coming up in Q4. what kind of deals, when exactly and where? I have not been able to find 20v bare tools in my local stores as of yet, I am looking forward to expanding my 20 v max set I love them so far , just wishing it was easier to get bare tools, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjones Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I have not heard anything about larger combo kits coming out anytime soon (that doesn't mean it won't happen). Keep in mind there are bare tools available for the 20v system. For example, you can buy the 1/2" impact kit (that comes with 2 batteries & a charger). Then you can purchase the other tools you need by themselves (without batteries and chargers) for any where between $100 - $140 dollars each. Look for free bare tool promo's and free battery promo's coming up in Q4. what kind of deals, when exactly and where? I have not been able to find 20v bare tools in my local stores as of yet, I am looking forward to expanding my 20 v max set I love them so far , just wishing it was easier to get bare tools, You can order bare tools from anywhere that sells DeWALT, even if you don't see them in stock. Just look up the model numbers of the ones you want, and either buy them online, or order them through your distributor of choice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb8881393434512 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I have not heard anything about larger combo kits coming out anytime soon (that doesn't mean it won't happen). Keep in mind there are bare tools available for the 20v system. For example, you can buy the 1/2" impact kit (that comes with 2 batteries & a charger). Then you can purchase the other tools you need by themselves (without batteries and chargers) for any where between $100 - $140 dollars each. Look for free bare tool promo's and free battery promo's coming up in Q4. what kind of deals, when exactly and where? I have not been able to find 20v bare tools in my local stores as of yet, I am looking forward to expanding my 20 v max set I love them so far , just wishing it was easier to get bare tools, We wish more hardware stores would carry them. I apologize for you not being able to find them in HD or Lowes. Check out other local hardware stores and supply houses. Also, Amazon and other online retailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quig1984 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yea i walk the tools sections all the time... I have yet to even see the new 12v saw or the impact wrenches. Im juat not big into ordering stuff. I have the worst luck with it. My info being given out and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffsw6 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 We wish more hardware stores would carry them. I apologize for you not being able to find them in HD or Lowes. Check out other local hardware stores and supply houses. Also, Amazon and other online retailers. I can't even find the DCF889 for sale at Home Depot (online or retail) and a lot of the tools are not on amazon.com. That factory outlet site seems to have a good selection of the 20V tools but the kits are just not useful to me. It's very frustrating. I just spent an hour looking up the price of each tool or kit with various included batteries, bare tool, etc. and writing them all down and I haven't got any further. It seems my best choice is to just buy the DCD980L2 drill/driver with included 3x 3.0Ah batteries and then buy bare tools as you suggested. It's basically $724.97 for the drill with 3 batteries, jig saw, circular saw, and the 300lbft impact driver. Doesn't compare too well to the 9-tool combo on the older 18V tools. Keep in mind there is no 20V cut out tool yet, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjones Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think you need to find some local independent retailers/construction houses. These are the places that carry broader product lines for us, and typically have pretty competitive pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb8881393434512 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I think you need to find some local independent retailers/construction houses. These are the places that carry broader product lines for us, and typically have pretty competitive pricing. Agreed, if you want to PM me what city you are located in I can try and find out what retailers we have in your area that would carry these products. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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