The 12v drills and driver are my goto. I can't remember the last time I used my 20v driver and only use my 20v drill(s) if I need a bigger chuck, mo power or hammer drilling. I use the 12v light from time to time. I'd like to get one of those 5-in-1 drivers (DCD703F1), the offset head looks useful.
That said, Dewalt really comes up short on the 12v line, I wish I had gone Milwaukee instead.
After buying these 12V DW batteries by mistake, I thought I could do a search and find some DW 12V tools that would justify the gaff, and I'd get some use. I just don't see much out there except the drill/ driver and oscillating tool. And I don't need any more of those, in any brand or voltage.
I have a fairly even mix of DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita for my electrical business. I haven't used a 12V tool in 20 years, aside from the sds I bought by mistake. There is such a distinct difference between certain tools, IMO, between lines. I have a brand new MW circular saw and oscillating tool that were so bad compared to DW, that I shelved them. The MW cordless vac blew away the DW. (no pun intended) The makita impact driver (screw gun size, not lug nut size) is so much smoother than the others. So much that i've given my guys (younger kids so I treat them like they are my kids) multiple brand new dewalt and Milwaukee drivers that came as part of a larger kit, or something. Somewhere like 4,5,6 of them. I also have some heavier duty tools in MW, and they are great. Sliding compound miter saw, table saw, impact for sockets/ lug nuts that are fantastic.
