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Have you chosen one brand's power-tools platform?
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I'll see. I haven't used it yet. My first impression is that the handle isn't well designed for one-handed use.
It's a favorite, even during Winter.+
Leinenkugel is a Wisconsin brew ~ surprising, right
Amen to that. For all the talk about "industry standards", regardless of what it is, I get the sense the only thing the industry can agree on is NOT making a standard. And power tools are no different.
I had initially settled on Makita (when my Bosch Green drills no longer could do what I needed them to do), but I quickly switched to DeWalt (...that parts of me regret due to lack in their tool lineup) due to local availability. I could buy DeWalt at almost all of the local tool shops, but Makita was only at one place, with serious mark-ups.
But as for batteries, I am not really worried. I now have a lot of (DeWalt) tools (see earlier posts in this thread), but I am not using them full-time as if it was my job. And as an above-average hobbyist who also understands battery storage and maintenance, the batteries I have will last me several years. If an OEM DeWalt DCB184 5 Ah 18 V XR lasts me 4 years, I consider that to be decent value.
I think you made a good choice there. I am personally opposed to the brand due to 100 % failure rate with the Ryobi tools that I have bought (jigsaw and an orbital sander, both corded tools), but if I am going to be completely unbiased, I have no problems with recommending the brand to others.
Their cordless lineup is nothing short of impressive, they are trying to get their share of the semi-professional market - and that shows simply from their persistence to make all of their tools compatible with all of their batteries - and as you say, their tools are "good enough" for most people for most tasks, and their overall pricing is reasonable.
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Congrats!
I have been looking - like, really looking - at the 18 V XR equivalent, the DCMPS520.
Though I ultimately settled on the DCS386 reciprocating saw. For my needs, a reciprocating saw is more flexible.
I am, however, still looking at the Dewalt DCM565N 18 V chainsaw. In case I should meet branches the DCS386 cannot handle.
But that a consideration to be made next year, and I start putting the reciprocating saw through its paces. I have used a chainsaw 3 times in my life, and I don't expect to use it more than another 3 times for the rest of it.
Chainsaws and liquor, what could go wrong?😆
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Being on the DeWalt saw topic, I'v mentioned this tool several times for good reason.
= the only tool I have two of the exact same.
One in my garage* & one is in my kitchen at the moment,, for some reason.
DeWalt compact brushless recip saw, such a great tool!
*my garage is about 70 feet from the house
Being on the DeWalt saw topic, I'v mentioned this tool several times for good reason.
= the only tool I have two of the exact same.
One in my garage* & one is in my kitchen at the moment,, for some reason.
DeWalt compact brushless recip saw, such a great tool!
*my garage is about 70 feet from the house
The Summer Shandy was being enjoyed during the unboxing, which, by the way, was dangerous enough that alcohol shouldn't have been involved. 😁
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Yesterday afternoon I finally got out my Echo 2-stoke brushcutter,, very medieval piece of equipment
anyway, when I was done heard some guys talking, couldn't figure out if it was my neighbor or not.
Minute later I saw a tree cutter guy in full safety gear up in a tree 60~70 yards from me.
Then heard an electric saw he was using to do some prep or something,
Didn't see the saw actually, but thought of Chances new DeWalt
Yesterday afternoon I finally got out my Echo 2-stoke brushcutter,, very medieval piece of equipment
anyway, when I was done heard some guys talking, couldn't figure out if it was my neighbor or not.
Minute later I saw a tree cutter guy in full safety gear up in a tree 60~70 yards from me.
Then heard an electric saw he was using to do some prep or something,
Didn't see the saw actually, but thought of Chances new DeWalt
Does anyone have any experience with a DeWalt cross line green laser?
Maybe I have asked this before, I don't remember. It's been an on-and-off consideration of mine.
I am looking at the DCE088 model. And debating whether I should get the 088NG (12 V and 18 V compatible), or the 088D (only 12 V).
Specific questions are:
- Are they reliable? Do they ever get out of alignment, and if / when they do, can I fix it myself?
- Can they be mounted to any standard tripod without the need for a "special" DeWalt tripod.
- Are there any benefits with a 18 V cross laser over a 12 V one? Both have 30-35m working range from what I can tell.
This will be a niche item for me, and not a priority.
Price wise, it's about the same for the 12 V / 18 V bare model, and the 12 V-only package. Price is ~$300 discounted / outlet.
List price is $500-700 depending on package contents.
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Maybe I have asked this before, I don't remember. It's been an on-and-off consideration of mine.
I am looking at the DCE088 model. And debating whether I should get the 088NG (12 V and 18 V compatible), or the 088D (only 12 V).
Specific questions are:
- Are they reliable? Do they ever get out of alignment, and if / when they do, can I fix it myself?
- Can they be mounted to any standard tripod without the need for a "special" DeWalt tripod.
- Are there any benefits with a 18 V cross laser over a 12 V one? Both have 30-35m working range from what I can tell.
This will be a niche item for me, and not a priority.
Price wise, it's about the same for the 12 V / 18 V bare model, and the 12 V-only package. Price is ~$300 discounted / outlet.
List price is $500-700 depending on package contents.
12V XR Cross Line Green Laser (1 X 2 Ah) | DEWALT
Self levelling cross line laser projects bright horizontal and vertical lines that can be used independently or as a cross. Locking pendulum prevents damage in transit. Full time pulse mode allows ...
www.dewalt.co.uk
12/18V Cross Line Green Beam Laser (Bare) | DEWALT
A cross line laser compatible with DEWALT XR 12V and XR 18V batteries. Its adjustment wheel allows the user to quickly and precisely align the vertical beam for increased accuracy and productivity. ...
www.dewalt.co.uk
Finally got that DeWalt 18 / 54 V FlexVolt battery on the way, that I need for the new DCM5713 string trimmer.
Been looking at the DCB547 9 Ah, but...we opted for the DCB548 12 Ah instead. Price was not that much more than the 9 Ah.
The string trimmer needs 54 V, but I also got a DCS386 FlexVolt Advantage reciprocating saw, and a DCD999 drill. Both of which are supposedly even more powerful with a 54 V battery (125 Nm (18 V) -> 143 Nm (54 V) on the drill, if I remember correctly).
...Just 4-5 months left before I can actually use the tools.
I am honestly looking at an outlet DCS388 reciprocating saw - pure 54 V - just to have as a backup, now that I will get a battery it can use.
~$196 equivalent.
Been looking at the DCB547 9 Ah, but...we opted for the DCB548 12 Ah instead. Price was not that much more than the 9 Ah.
The string trimmer needs 54 V, but I also got a DCS386 FlexVolt Advantage reciprocating saw, and a DCD999 drill. Both of which are supposedly even more powerful with a 54 V battery (125 Nm (18 V) -> 143 Nm (54 V) on the drill, if I remember correctly).
...Just 4-5 months left before I can actually use the tools.
I am honestly looking at an outlet DCS388 reciprocating saw - pure 54 V - just to have as a backup, now that I will get a battery it can use.
~$196 equivalent.
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I have! I've stuck with DeWalt for my power tools because their platform offers great consistency across different tools. The batteries are all interchangeable, which makes life so much easier, especially when I need to switch between tools quickly. Plus, the build quality is solid, and I've been impressed with the durability over time. What about you? Do you tend to go with one brand, or do you mix and match?
You got a personal favourite model of drill? DCD708 (12V), 791, 991, or do you prefer one with a hammer function, like the DCD796 or 996?
If you're looking for something with more power, get the DCF922. Compact impact wrench. With its 406 Nm, it get the jobs done!
I've been an equal opportunity user and picked tools for specific features and quality rather than color. It doesn't bother me to be on different platforms with different chargers. I've had drills from Bosch, Festool, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Panasonic, Wen, and Ryobi. I have circ saws from Ridgid and Festool. I have sanders from Makita, Bosch, Festool, MLCS, and Porter Cable. They have all been great within their lanes. Does that mean I have the opposite of OCD? 🤔 DCO maybe?
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As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I think, I started out with Black & Decker, simply because it was cheap and available, and the battery matched the string trimmer that I bought from my offspring. But, since the offspring has a quantity of Milwaukee, I'm switching over to that brand to standardize with them. That way we can "Gung Ho" (Work together).
