Mr. Yellow Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 The compact charger has been around for a while, but I've never seen it in a kit tbh.It's not really meant for 4.0 and 5.0Ah batteries. Ofcourse you can charge them, but it takes a long time. It's aimed at the compact batteries afaik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 The compact charger has been around for a while, but I've never seen it in a kit tbh.It's not really meant for 4.0 and 5.0Ah batteries. Ofcourse you can charge them, but it takes a long time. It's aimed at the compact batteries afaik. One came with the Cordless Miter saw too. I just don't understand the benefit of a compact charger, even for compact batteries. Seems completely inferior to me to reduce performance like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 The long wait is finally over Must admit, in the pictures it looks more bulky than in reality. Has a good feel to it. It's a sweet bit of kit. So hey, where's the 18gauge... As for the compact charger. I now have one. Didn't know the D2 kit comes with this charger.If I had known this upfront I would've got the P2 kit (5.0Ah) One positive thing though, it has hang holes on the bottom, something it's bigger brother is missing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Looks great, give it some abuse and report back with a proper review. What it does good. What it does bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Lookin good!! Congrats!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulE Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Excited for some real world reviews on this gunI got a compact charger with my drywall gun. I had a 5.0 in it and after 30mins both battery and charger were red hot. I Don't understand why they would make this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtorres092382 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 The long wait is finally over Must admit, in the pictures it looks more bulky than in reality. Has a good feel to it. It's a sweet bit of kit. So hey, where's the 18gauge... As for the compact charger. I now have one. Didn't know the D2 kit comes with this charger.If I had known this upfront I would've got the P2 kit (5.0Ah) One positive thing though, it has hang holes on the bottom, something it's bigger brother is missing.I'm sure I'm not the only one who caught Mr. Yellow's eye roll here...why must you tease me with your vague emojis? JK, super excited to get the finish nailer stateside and salivate over a cordless 18ga little brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 i'd be curious how it compares to the cordless paslode 16ga if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfish Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 i'd be curious how it compares to the cordless paslode 16ga if you have one.Framer I have the older version of these guns and have found it a vast improvement on the paslode. We use it for fitting out houses and find it gives a much more consistent depth of drive than the paslode as well as virtually no maintenance. I can't wait for this to be available in Australia and hope they are as good and reliable as the older version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Will be a while before I have a job to use it extensively. I did some testshots ofcourse. First thing, it's lighter than the old one (DC618). I would say the weight-to-size is near perfect. Maybe it's because I have 2.0Ah batteries on there.Also, it's faster. The motor spins up faster. Couldn't compare it side by side because I gave away my DC618 a couple weeks ago. Also it's a bit more quieter. Shoots faster too. You can really bump fire the hell out if, but I mainly use single shot. It's a finish nailer after all. Other advantages over the old model are a better belthook. The old plastic one was just shitty. Now there's a metal one.Better lights although I will have to test this in dim light conditions. They are positioned on the base and not above the nosepiece like the old one.Easier depth adjustment with a little scale so it's easier to dial it in. So far I'm very happy with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Sweet. I watched a video where the guy was bump firing the hell out if it like you said, and it didn't seem to be setting the nail all the way down. Not sure what length it was shooting but it should be capable of shooting the longest nail to full depth, which is my biggest concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtorres092382 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Wasn't this nailer supposed to be available in Sept. In the states or does that mean we probably won't see it until October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb888 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Mid to late October here in the US 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtorres092382 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Mid to late October here in the USAwesome to hear some sort of confirmation. Any chance you can divulge in store pricing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb888 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 No, I can't comment on pricing, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 From my experience, general rule of thumb is look at the UK prices and that's what you will probably pay in dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Mid to late October here in the US Finally a date to look forward too. I need this tool last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtorres092382 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just got an email from Tool Nut regarding the finish nailer and a boatload of new tools available at the mid way point of the month. Looms like the finish nailer, min/max blower, and a few other tools will be available on or around 10/14. Get your excitement going gentlemen and check your emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarbatche Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I just saw the same email. More interested in the Tough System radio and chainsaw though. ...The wait has been long enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Just got an email from Tool Nut regarding the finish nailer and a boatload of new tools available at the mid way point of the month. Looms like the finish nailer, min/max blower, and a few other tools will be available on or around 10/14. Get your excitement going gentlemen and check your emails. Why hasn't their been any pre-order pages available for the DCN660? Normally HD or somebody will have a information page up before release... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Just ordered one today. Just wondering how long it will take to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Let me know what you think Regopit. I almost pulled the trigger at Toolnut. Pretty pricey but I love my framer and I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. I still haven't bought the air strike finisher yet so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 So why is this only coming with one battery? The EU versions are 2 battery kits...2Ah and 5Ah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 So why is this only coming with one battery? The EU versions are 2 battery kits...2Ah and 5Ah.How are they going to sell you extra battery's if they give you 2. It is the american way just give them enough and then sell them more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 It allows Dewalt to set the price cheaper. I think a few of the kits that come with 5ah batteries only ship with one battery now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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