Mr. Yellow Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I wouldn't mind a brushless jigsaw with an updated design (smaller)... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I don't remember were I heard this from but Dewalt said that there none bl recip competes with others brushless recip, so they don't feel the need to make one. T.I.A has a tool fight video and the Dewalt only lost by a few cuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Blomqvist Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I don't remember were I heard this from but Dewalt said that there none bl recip competes with others brushless recip, so they don't feel the need to make one. T.I.A has a tool fight video and the Dewalt only lost by a few cutsI think it's important for a tool manufacturer to keep their existing models for sale when upgrading to new brushless models since brushless models tend to be much more pricey. Everyone don't care for the top notch, most powerful, longest runtime that money can buy but care more for reliability for a older more experienced tool and perhaps more "bang for the buck" since lower price tag than the newer brushless model that come out. Even thou many like to see the new models come without brushes these daysJust my toughts on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 The truth is we don't know how long brushless tools will last there's more points of failure if the electronics go out the tool is done. Brushed tools no doubt will outlive brushless tools the first power tool had brushes and there still around today for good reason. I want brushless but if the tool failed on me after the warranty the parts will cost more than the tool, and I would be so pissed I would beat it up with a hammer, if the brushes go out there just a few bucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Blomqvist Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 The truth is we don't know how long brushless tools will last there's more points of failure if the electronics go out the tool is done. Brushed tools no doubt will outlive brushless tools the first power tool had brushes and there still around today for good reason. I want brushless but if the tool failed on me after the warranty the parts will cost more than the tool, and I would be so pissed I would beat it up with a hammer, if the brushes go out there just a few bucks.That's a part of what I tried to explain in my last post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I've been told I don't pay attention very well..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William S Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I think it's important for a tool manufacturer to keep their existing models for sale when upgrading to new brushless models since brushless models tend to be much more pricey. Everyone don't care for the top notch, most powerful, longest runtime that money can buy but care more for reliability for a older more experienced tool and perhaps more "bang for the buck" since lower price tag than the newer brushless model that come out.Even thou many like to see the new models come without brushes these daysJust my toughts on the matter.while some charge a premium for their BL models , but Dewalt only charges about $10 more making it an easier decision. Though Justin has a great point about reliability and longevity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Blomqvist Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 while some charge a premium for their BL models , but Dewalt only charges about $10 more making it an easier decision. Though Justin has a great point about reliability and longevity. I guess you are blessed with that in US. Here in Finland the price difference is larger than that. Hmmm, the post I made regarding that don't really make sense then since the majority at this forum is from the states. Apologies about that then if I may have seemed like a fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William S Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I guess you are blessed with that in US. Here in Finland the price difference is larger than that.Hmmm, the post I made regarding that don't really make sense then since the majority at this forum is from the states. Apologies about that then if I may have seemed like a fool no need to apologize, you are right in that most companies do charge a major premium and I was mainly talking about the drills .For example the DCD995B is $149 and the DCD985B is $139 . I won't name and names but one company that does charge a larger premium has a red shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 If I only knew what red tools you're talking about.. j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William S Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 haha no but I do realize that they make great tools and the extra price is warranted. I would have no problems owning and using red,green,blue,yellow,orange,etc etc. whatever gets the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hey which ever battery is charged I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William S Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 yeah well I just got the dewalt DCD995 but am definitely intrigued by the upcoming Milwaukee hammer drill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 There both good drills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Blomqvist Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I own the DCD990 and am so happy with it so I don't feel like getting the new milwaukee at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I own the DCD990 and am so happy with it so I don't feel like getting the new milwaukee at all You got a good head on your shoulders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William S Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 You got a good head on your shoulders HAHA, I do love my 995 as well but I hear that the hammer function punishes the user more than other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Haha, Tell them to grow a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillardben Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 HAHA, I do love my 995 as well but I hear that the hammer function punishes the user more than other brands.I have the 995. I think it's a fantastic drill. I use it mostly for drilling and occassionally as a hammer drill. For anything more than a couple handfuls of holes of moderate size (1/4" and smaller) I use the Bosch RHH181 brushless rotary hammer drill. Dewalt has one know and I'm sure it's comparable. The rotary hammer drill is a lot faster especially when you get into the 1/2" or 5/8" diameter hole and with the sds bits, they will not lossen up. The 995 is a powerful drill and the only complaints I've seen had to do with clutch setting but I didn't buy the drill to do finish work. I doubt I'll ever you the clutch settings especially the very low settings they seem to be complaining about. I use the 795 for most small to moderate jobs and it's much lighter to handle for most jobs but when it comes to drilling 1/2" holes in wood with a speed bit or auger bit, the 995 shines. To attach sill plates the 995 eats 1/2" holes for foundation anchor bolts through treated wood especially with the Bosch daredevil bits. Your average compact drill just won't do that job very well and wasn't designed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William S Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 yeah I hear you about the hammer drill function being used for smaller projects and holes. If I do need to drill 1/2" or 3/4" etc holes I'll just borrow the hilti from work.As for the 995 it is a great drill but I wish they would have kept the mode selector and I'm not sure why they only have 11 clutch settings. Maybe like you mentioned its not for finishing work so 20 settings aren't needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I think a (brushless?!) 7-1/4" cordless circular saw is in the works.... anymore word on this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Nothing so far about a 7 1/4 brushless circular saw. Dewalt isn't as into brushless tools as other brands. Who knows as they do keep things under wraps pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 it'd be nice to offer a 7 1/4 saw with brushless motor. the battery would last a lot longer and the full blade just makes sense. i use the 36volt saw a lot, but dewalt doesnt support that range much, and the batteries are really expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousJoe Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 yeah I hear you about the hammer drill function being used for smaller projects and holes. If I do need to drill 1/2" or 3/4" etc holes I'll just borrow the hilti from work.As for the 995 it is a great drill but I wish they would have kept the mode selector and I'm not sure why they only have 11 clutch settings. Maybe like you mentioned its not for finishing work so 20 settings aren't needed.The 995 is great and can handle 3/4" holes all day. I liked how it's 2nd gear could handle stuff that you would have to use 1st gear on other drills. But with that said, I returned 2 995's in a month and have moved on to the new gen2 hammer drill. I can now drill those same 3/4" holes faster and in high speed. I think the 995 was a noticeable step up from my 985 despite loosing some features but this new Milwaukee drill blows them both away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Delahaye Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I'd definatley like to see a revised Jigsaw and Trimsaw in the 18v/20v platform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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