The DeWalt Addiction Thread

[GirlnAgarage]

DeWalt designers sure do have a good grip on handle ergonomics and overmolds.

They actually do. Ergos are tricky to nail down for the range of hands the tools will be used in. I mean me, I'm a medium sized ladies glove. You fellas out there have some big mitts. For a grip to be able to be useable and comfortable in such a big difference in hands types, Dewalt is doing something right.

I know I can't be the only DeWalt guy out there

Plus, I would have posted more in it over the years if it didn't disappear for months at a time.

Regarding prior post: I'm leaning toward DCR025 (charger/bluetooth radio) or the special buy grease gun kit, if they can get it and utilize a giftcard (likely imo). Decisions decisions...

On an opposite note, anyone want to buy a Large, twice worn, DeWalt heated sweatshirt? Just in time for...summer.

You're not, people are just working on life and busy and probably can't get online to post pics.
This past weekend Dad had a chance to see my Dewalt stuff in action, we changed ujoints on the truck (a real ***** of a job) and I had the impacts out. (This was the first time Dad has been in this garage to help me on a project with my tools. We're going through that stage in life where roles get switched around. I'm going from being his garage helper on his projects and doing them how he wants them to he's helping me on my projects like I do things. Dad just retired this January so he's all over the place doing stuff, really taking a liking having free time to help everyone. Been interesting new stage in life.)

Anyway, later at Lowe's we got sidetracked in the Dewalt section. Dad isn't a cordless guy, he's old school pneumatic. So much so he brought his pneumatic impact up thinking I had a compressor to run it...I think I let him down when I told him I didn't, remember?? Anyway, I introduced him to the cordless tools I had, he seemed to take to the idea. The ability of the impacts to do the job we were working on without wimping out made an impression on him. Dad is a 'bigger hammer' kind of guy when something doesn't go right the first time. So a tool that can impress that kind of expectation stands a chance.

 

[Moparman390]

Does anybody use the DCF890 3/8" Impact?
I want to know if it can remove passenger car lug nuts without having to break them loose first?

 

[mike93lx]

Does anybody use the DCF890 3/8" Impact?
I want to know if it can remove passenger car lug nuts without having to break them loose first?

At a rating of 150 lb ft, i would not expect it to. Might sometimes, but i would bet you'll be using your breaker bar.

 

[Handyandy23]

Does anybody use the DCF890 3/8" Impact?
I want to know if it can remove passenger car lug nuts without having to break them loose first?

I tried the 1/4" impact driver (rated at 1700 in-lbs i.e. about 140 ft-lbs) on lug nuts just for fun, and it was hit and miss. Would take some of the lugs off after a little hammering, but some it wouldn't budge. Worked good for zipping them back on, only needed a bit more of a turn with the torque wrench to torque out.

With the DCF890 rated at 150 ft-lbs, I'd guess you'll be back into that 'hit or miss' range. If lug nuts is your primary use I'd go with a higher torque model.

 

[loranger]

I tried the 1/4" impact driver (rated at 1700 in-lbs i.e. about 140 ft-lbs) on lug nuts just for fun, and it was hit and miss. Would take some of the lugs off after a little hammering, but some it wouldn't budge. Worked good for zipping them back on, only needed a bit more of a turn with the torque wrench to torque out.

With the DCF890 rated at 150 ft-lbs, I'd guess you'll be back into that 'hit or miss' range. If lug nuts is your primary use I'd go with a higher torque model.

I use the DCF894 (mid torque) for lugs and its perfect. Not the heavy beast dcf899 but lots more power than the smaller impacts.

 

[Farmall450]

Does anybody have any experience with the 192 piece mechanics set?

I’ve been pretty much set on the Tekton ones, but I came across this and it looks pretty good. Both made in Taiwan, lifetime warranty. Prefer the Tekton cases, but I’ll just throw them in my box.

Model - dwmt75049 (can’t post links)

Yes, I have that set at work -- and it's very nice for imported stuff. Wrenches are great. Probably better than GW or Tekton (stouter sockets than the latter). Ratchets do have some gravity to them, not sure if that's good or bad.

 

[Handyandy23]

I use the DCF894 (mid torque) for lugs and its perfect. Not the heavy beast dcf899 but lots more power than the smaller impacts.

At 330 ft-lbs I would agree the DCF894 would seem like the perfect impact for lug nuts.

I was going to mention that I bought my Dad the Ryobi 1/2" impact for lug nuts, which is rated at 300 ft-lbs, but wasn't sure if that would be blasphemy in the DeWalt thread. I tested it out on my truck lugs (140 ft-lbs) and it took them off no problem.

Because breakaway torque doesn't equal install torque, and rust and corrosion happen, I think realistically you need something 300+ ft lbs to reliably do lug nuts.

 

[jmj]

Yes, I have that set at work -- and it's very nice for imported stuff. Wrenches are great. Probably better than GW or Tekton (stouter sockets than the latter). Ratchets do have some gravity to them, not sure if that's good or bad.

Cool, thanks for the info. Everything looked great, just don’t hear much about them, compared to the other 2.

 

[Farmall450]

Cool, thanks for the info. Everything looked great, just don’t hear much about them, compared to the other 2.

Yeah, they've been for sale at Farm & Fleet for 3 or so years now. Not too many returns. One guy broke a 3/8 ratchet (twisted the male 3/8 square off) but I imagine he was abusing it.

 

[jmj]

Yeah, they've been for sale at Farm & Fleet for 3 or so years now. Not too many returns. One guy broke a 3/8 ratchet (twisted the male 3/8 square off) but I imagine he was abusing it.

Do you see them go on sale, a lot? Noticed they had a some of the other dewalt kits on sale, except for that one.

 

[Farmall450]

Do you see them go on sale, a lot? Noticed they had a some of the other dewalt kits on sale, except for that one.

I can check for you at F&F in 2 weeks. I seem to recall all of them generally going on sale at once.

$200 normally, 175ish on feebay.
https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...S1QuXir63WdXjsz7xScWWoU78-9qckChoCyoQQAvD_BwE

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEWALT-DWM...550575&hash=item5d89cd31e2:g:UM4AAOSw-31baFDT

 

[dalehsc]

Does anybody use the DCF890 3/8" Impact?
I want to know if it can remove passenger car lug nuts without having to break them loose first?

This works great for many things, I thought it might do what you're asking,and I have cranked a few Wrangler/Journey/Caravan lug nuts with it,but overall it just doesn't have the grunt.

 

[Farmall450]

They actually do. Ergos are tricky to nail down for the range of hands the tools will be used in. I mean me, I'm a medium sized ladies glove. You fellas out there have some big mitts. For a grip to be able to be useable and comfortable in such a big difference in hands types, Dewalt is doing something right.



You're not, people are just working on life and busy and probably can't get online to post pics.
This past weekend Dad had a chance to see my Dewalt stuff in action, we changed ujoints on the truck (a real ***** of a job) and I had the impacts out. (This was the first time Dad has been in this garage to help me on a project with my tools. We're going through that stage in life where roles get switched around. I'm going from being his garage helper on his projects and doing them how he wants them to he's helping me on my projects like I do things. Dad just retired this January so he's all over the place doing stuff, really taking a liking having free time to help everyone. Been interesting new stage in life.)

Anyway, later at Lowe's we got sidetracked in the Dewalt section. Dad isn't a cordless guy, he's old school pneumatic. So much so he brought his pneumatic impact up thinking I had a compressor to run it...I think I let him down when I told him I didn't, remember?? Anyway, I introduced him to the cordless tools I had, he seemed to take to the idea. The ability of the impacts to do the job we were working on without wimping out made an impression on him. Dad is a 'bigger hammer' kind of guy when something doesn't go right the first time. So a tool that can impress that kind of expectation stands a chance.

Those Milweakee guys sure seem to find time!

I think it took DeWalt until the 20v line to get great grips; I don't recall the 12/18v being anything to write home about, probably due to the stick pack.

You could always pick up a cordless DeWalt air compressor to impress him even further :grin:

 

[Farmall450]

Does anyone have the Tough system radio? 99% sure that's going on the birthday list

 

[woody6904]

Just scored a DCF880HM2 kit, the small 1/2 hog ring impact, two 4.0 batteries and charger. Hard to turn down at $183. Was looking at the DCF894 but wanted something smaller to go along with my DCF899. And can always use more batteries. If anyone is interested, this was also the only way I could find a DCF880 with the hog ring, all the bare 880s online we're pin detent.

 

[Farmall450]

Just scored a DCF880HM2 kit, the small 1/2 hog ring impact, two 4.0 batteries and charger. Hard to turn down at $183. Was looking at the DCF894 but wanted something smaller to go along with my DCF899. And can always use more batteries. If anyone is interested, this was also the only way I could find a DCF880 with the hog ring, all the bare 880s online we're pin detent.

Good deal! I agree, I could only find hog ring 1/2 impacts in kits, or on eBay where someone took them out of a kit. Same with Milweakee btw; not really sure why.

 

[Moparman390]

Thanks for the feedback on the DCF890. I'm just a home user so I wanted to know if it could get the lugs off my cars, the highest torque being my Challenger @ 110lb-ft. It's no big deal if it can't, I bought the Gearwrench 3/8" impact socket set with SAE & Metric, standard and deep, for $55 around Christmas to go on my adapter for my 1/4" DCF885. Was thinking about it, but I can just break them free with the breaker bar, I'm finishing them with the torque wrench anyway. Maybe they will make a 3/8" mid-torque impact around 250ish to compete with Milwaukee someday. I don't want to spend the dollars on a 1/2" impact and 1/2" impact sockets to go with it considering I don't do that much that needs it.

 

[Farmall450]

Thanks for the feedback on the DCF890. I'm just a home user so I wanted to know if it could get the lugs off my cars, the highest torque being my Challenger @ 110lb-ft. It's no big deal if it can't, I bought the Gearwrench 3/8" impact socket set with SAE & Metric, standard and deep, for $55 around Christmas to go on my adapter for my 1/4" DCF885. Was thinking about it, but I can just break them free with the breaker bar, I'm finishing them with the torque wrench anyway. Maybe they will make a 3/8" mid-torque impact around 250ish to compete with Milwaukee someday. I don't want to spend the dollars on a 1/2" impact and 1/2" impact sockets to go with it considering I don't do that much that needs it.

Try the Mac Tools varients; I'm sure there's a DeWalt label for these guys.

Compact
https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Powe...MAX-3-8-Drive-BL-Spec-Brushless-Impact-Wrench

Mine
https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Powe...38/20V-MAX-3-8-Drive-Impact-Wrench-Bare-Tool-
325#

 

[Farmall450]

Does anyone have a DCL044? Or the MAC version. They seem nice, although guys bid them up way too high on eBay when you can buy the DeWalt new for ~$30.

 

[Luciferi]

Does anyone have a DCL044? Or the MAC version. They seem nice, although guys bid them up way too high on eBay when you can buy the DeWalt new for ~$30.

I have it. I purchased it after my 12v finally died after 5 years of abuse. I was using it today. It is too big, too heavy with big battery. I wish I bought another 12v one instead.

The 12v one lasts about 6 hours on a battery, fits under a dash, better on/off placement, and has a useable magnet.

 

[Farmall450]

I have it. I purchased it after my 12v finally died after 5 years of abuse. I was using it today. It is too big, too heavy with big battery. I wish I bought another 12v one instead.

The 12v one lasts about 6 hours on a battery, fits under a dash, better on/off placement, and has a useable magnet.

I have zero 12v, or I would see that.
I do have a small astro light but it's on the way out

 

[Farmall450]

Farm and Fleet is doing a free 3.0 Ah Starter Kit w/ select bare tools.

Trust your experts flyer
https://www.farmandfleet.com/sales-flyer/

Valid tools:
https://www.farmandfleet.com/promo-deal/?pn=7524&dn=9004

 

[mike93lx]

anyone have a DXV04T?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-4-Gal-Poly-Wet-Dry-Vac-DXV04T/305323613

I need a second vac and want something very small and portable. I really like thelong cord, onboard tool storage and that it can use bags and real filters (not the slip on socks).

This Ridgid seems almost identical: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-5-Gal-5-0-Peak-HP-Pro-Pack-Wet-Dry-Vac-WD4522/100638389

 

[Farmall450]

Some more pawnshop plunder. Inopportune b/c I have one of that same model brushless impacts showing upbWednesday from HD (free w/ Grease Gun). Oh well, gotta take it as it comes. I have been wanting a fast charger for a while now, and that alone was worth it.

Anyone want a 2.0 Ah Ridgid Battery or 20v B&D Battery or 20v PC charger??

 

[Farmall450]

Has anyone tried the 20v fan? I see David Farmer (highly reccomend for both DeWalt and Milwaukee stuff) has favorable words. I actually acquired one via my dad (he just picked it up for me) so it'll be interesting to see in a week. Even if it's weak, for the size I think it'll do the trick. We'll see, pretty hard to demonstrate how well a fan works in youtube videos, etc.

 

[kctyphoon]

Has anyone tried the 20v fan? I see David Farmer (highly reccomend for both DeWalt and Milwaukee stuff) has favorable words. I actually acquired one via my dad (he just picked it up for me) so it'll be interesting to see in a week. Even if it's weak, for the size I think it'll do the trick. We'll see, pretty hard to demonstrate how well a fan works in youtube videos, etc.

Ill admit - the dewalt has a nice option over the Milwaukee. Variable speed over a 3 speed switch.. ive always said Milwaukee shoulda done theirs like that.

 

[Farmall450]

Ill admit - the dewalt has a nice option over the Milwaukee. Variable speed over a 3 speed switch.. ive always said Milwaukee shoulda done theirs like that.

One of those reviewers actually pointed that out. Also that the yellow plastic was a lot stouter.

They've all got their strengths and weaknesses.

 

[Farmall450]

In and out: got this guy for $50 (new in bag) from the pawn shop. My buddy's brother is getting married and he hasn't figured out any presents yet -- perfect.

DCD771 kit. That model was actually my first 20v baretool, this same kit.

 

[pioneer1]

I'm going to have to start checking out pawn shops..

 

[Farmall450]

I'm going to have to start checking out pawn shops..

The ones where I live ****, but where I go to school they're awesome.

 

[designer485]

Has anyone tried the 20v fan? I see David Farmer (highly reccomend for both DeWalt and Milwaukee stuff) has favorable words. I actually acquired one via my dad (he just picked it up for me) so it'll be interesting to see in a week. Even if it's weak, for the size I think it'll do the trick. We'll see, pretty hard to demonstrate how well a fan works in youtube videos, etc.

I have the fan usually running on a 3ah battery and it runs forever. It wont blow you away, but puts out enough air to make a significant difference when I'm working in my garage. I like it a lot.

 

[Farmall450]

I have the fan usually running on a 3ah battery and it runs forever. It wont blow you away, but puts out enough air to make a significant difference when I'm working in my garage. I like it a lot.

Good to hear. I have up to a 5, tho maybe this would be a good use for my older (large) 3. I hate firing up the 48" barn fan for piddly stuff, and it can't go everywhere

 

[Farmall450]

HD XR Grease Gun Kit Special Buy

 

[FULLSCALE302]

Has anyone tried the 20v fan? I see David Farmer (highly reccomend for both DeWalt and Milwaukee stuff) has favorable words. I actually acquired one via my dad (he just picked it up for me) so it'll be interesting to see in a week. Even if it's weak, for the size I think it'll do the trick. We'll see, pretty hard to demonstrate how well a fan works in youtube videos, etc.

I’ve had one almost a year and I love it. I use it much more than I thought I would. I’d have to double check but I think my 9ah Flexvolts even fit in it.

 

[Farmall450]

I’ve had one almost a year and I love it. I use it much more than I thought I would. I’d have to double check but I think my 9ah Flexvolts even fit in it.

I think you're right. Someone on youtube was using one (I generally give YT a once over before I buy).

I'm torn if I want to buy another 1/2 impact at the ole pawn shop to acquire a flexvolt. If it wasn't a 6 I'd be on it.

 

[Farmall450]

Look at how many of these $400 DeWalt lights this guy has. I aspire to have a storage unit like this. I almost got one off Letgo over Christmas break for $150. The guy blocked me for offering that after he'd been lowering it $20/week from 400 for months...

 

[Farmall450]

I wonder when these came out. I thought for 6Ah you needed to buy flexvolt.

Edit: looks like late last fall. Oops.

 

[Luciferi]

Hope this works better than the Milwaukee one

 

[Farmall450]

Hope this works better than the Milwaukee one

Did you order one?

I'd be curious to know. They've had a few nice releases lately.
That XR Router would be handy.

 

[Luciferi]

No, I will wait until it is released.

I wouldn’t mind having that router either.