wayneburgess Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I had some Panasonic tools at one time before my van was broken into and they were stolen and they were fantastic.Not the most powerful but very very good quality and stood up to everything our wonderful British weather could throw.I have friends with Festool and i think it is the cost that has them kept in nice clean places LOL.i have seen guys on site with the track saw and doing some serious cutting and they were very very happy with them.Protool is a make that I have very little experience with, but again have had nobody telling me anything negative which must be a good thing.I have had a very good experience with my Metabo tools but U.S readers may find them harder to get,more expensive, and if Dan and Eric's experience is anything to go by the tools they have been testing do not have some of the qualities and features that are on the tools when sold on the European market.Dewalt for me seem to be the tool manufacturer who seem to come top as far as products being available both sides of the pond, ease of use, and customer service.Although my Son loves Milwaukee,which again have been great tools but customer service over here has a bad reputation.You can spend megga bucks and go down the Hilti route,but then again a lot of guys had them on fleet and when the trades went quiet they were left having to find big bucks every month for tools that were sat idol so there are many things to consider.I was a fan of Dewalt a few years ago as I have said, but the change over to the new range has been clumsy and expensive to follow as you would have needed to constantly spend on new tools to keep up,and I had quality issues that dogged me on site that I have not had with other tools.it does seem however that Dewalt have been working hard to develop and improve, and i am sure we will hear from readers how this latest kit performs long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Quick update on the Metabo 18v LTX combi drill.Today a 65mm hole clean through a concrete block wall using a Bosch multiconstruction tungsten toothed hole cutter.Now in anyones book that is some power for an 18v drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 That is impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 It did it as easy as pie as well am amazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I was a fan of Dewalt a few years ago as I have said, but the change over to the new range has been clumsy and expensive to follow as you would have needed to constantly spend on new tools to keep up,and I had quality issues that dogged me on site that I have not had with other tools.it does seem however that Dewalt have been working hard to develop and improve, and i am sure we will hear from readers how this latest kit performs long term. There has been some speculation that the change Dewalt has been up to is moving production from Mexico to China....New production facility = new tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 hello ! anyone know where can I buy metabo cordless radio charger 110V ? tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think they only do 240v Bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 darn , hard to get metabo tools in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPoI_gyEk4IThey did have one that did 110 the TIA guys did a review a few years ago I dunno if its being sold currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 All I can suggest guys is a 240v generator and buy a British spec tool that way it will work and have all the features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 They make adaptors don't they? I know they make 110 to 220 for your guys style of plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Easier going from high voltage to lower voltage than the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think the guy that wants the radio's best bet is to contract Metabo's offices in the USA or Canada directly and see if they can't possibly find one for him from a distributor/vendor that sells Metabo. I looks like they discontinued selling it in the states fairly quickly. It makes sense as Metabo just does does not sell cordless tools in large numbers in the USA. I wish it was different but being limited on ways to purchase the tools limits their growth. You can't get a chance to get a hands on with them unless a tool supplier around you carries Metabo cordless, and when I did stop into the stores it was mostly corded tools like their grinders and metal working tools. The only way to get the building trades tools is to buy online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 They have just upgraded the range yet again and now they have a very similar chuck system to Festool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hey Wayne, is Tanos making the tool boxes the new tools are coming in? They look just like my Systainer system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Working and emigrate form country to country and seems I stuck here in Canada ... sad to see ppl try to buy good pro tools here and hard to get them in Canada - I upgraded all my tools from Milwaukee to Metabo - reason the battery cant handle in cold weather here in Alberta , also metabo cordless tools is the most powerful than many other brands also good looking and many features. I am Metabo fan , working with metabo tools since 1994, coming from Europe and moved in Canada almost 8 years ago.like I said above I have been working with metabo cordless tools below 30 C no problem I keep my tools In the van so doesn't matter how cold was the next morning my tools was ready for work ( btw I work like plumber ) I upgraded my corded tools in to cordless tools and I m proud of my investment and it worth it save a lot of time !I have try it so many brands ( metabo , ridgid , Makita,dewalt, Milwaukee,elu Kress, Bosch and some Russian brands which I don't remember the name brand I m watching my coworkers having Dewalt and Milwaukee cordless tools can't even use below 15 C . as metabo Slogan "work don't play " and is true also try Elu tools Aeg Bavaria brand where BMW is made are pretty tools almost same power as Metabo . Anyways if someone can help me to find a Metabo jobsite radio 14-18 V 110V plug will be my last tool from metabo and I have all I need thank you ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hey Vary. Try eBay. I just looked and they have two listed from non US sellers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Here are two links for the radio. http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/0225231;jsessionid=Q0FzScCRQwCSBWL57NkfTszPzx8nylrspFbKZvhkLLDGgW549H9Q!-764223504!-1514844689?isPunchout=false http://loventools.com/metabo-radio-with-charger-rc14-4-18.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 The boxes are identical I would hazard a guess that they even stack/lock together.No surprise then that he new Metabo stuff is like Festool in many many ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hey Wayne, I went on Metabo's site. They ARE made by Tanos! Supposedly they all work together:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 They have just gone to a mad level now Pal.They have upgraded virtually every tool in the 18v and 12v ranges and taken them through the roof.also Brushless but More powerful not less like everyone else.And the latest new torches are just amazing solid aluminium heads with multiple l.e.d and for 12 and 18v 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Boys, we have a Metabo section. Guess we need a Festool section too. We could probably do away with the Rockwell section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 still not 110 V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Darn straight Travis! Bring on the Festool for the Snob! Also Wayne, I just bought a new Metabo SXE400 on eBay for $76!!!!! Guy bought it and never used it even once! Wicked stoked. My first Metabo tool. Will look nice next to my Festool RO90 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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