The DeWalt Addiction Thread

[Bockscar]

Thank You!

My new impact as soon as I can

 

[Renegade1LI]

I have to say every time i get to use my flexvolt chain saw i like it even more. Has a dead tree come down last night, pull out saw, insert fresh battery , top off bar oil and cut up. It’s just so easy to use clean up mess with flexvolt blower, clean up tools and put away. I’m sure most brands are good but the extra run time with flexvolt is nice.

 

[Renegade1LI]

On impulse i picked up this jobsite pressure washer, even though i was thinking cordless, the continuous power for cleaning may not be bad. I like the compact size, hopefully get to try it out soon. Too bad it doesn’t fit the tough system, that would have been a big plus.

 

[WWheeler]

Any one preorder one of these? looks like they solved the tight space access with this, I just preordered one.

DEWALT XTREME 12V MAX 3/8in Extended Reach Ratchet Brushless (Bare Tool)

DEWALT XTREME 12V MAX 3/8in Extended Reach Ratchet Brushless (Bare Tool) - DCF503EB

www.acmetools.com

recent email re my preorder...

Thank you for shopping with Acme Tools. We have recently been notified by Dewalt that there has been a delay in getting the XTREME 12V MAX 3/8" Extended Reach Ratchet Brushless Bare Tool, model #DCF503EB, produced. Due to this manufacturer’s delay, Dewalt has pushed the estimated shipping date on this item to approximately early July.

We have been assured by Dewalt that once model #DCF503EB is ready to ship they will fill their pre-orders first, and Acme Tools is committed to ship this product to our customers as soon as possible once they are available.

 

[Catfishdan]

On impulse i picked up this jobsite pressure washer, even though i was thinking cordless, the continuous power for cleaning may not be bad. I like the compact size, hopefully get to try it out soon. Too bad it doesn’t fit the tough system, that would have been a big plus.

Ooh. Let me know how you like it. I often have to haul a pressure washer up onto mobile home roofs when recoating. That looks perfect.

 

[Renegade1LI]

Ooh. Let me know how you like it. I often have to haul a pressure washer up onto mobile home roofs when recoating. That looks perfect.

Hopefully I’ll get to use it this week and do a review.

 

[Xcursion88]

I have to say every time i get to use my flexvolt chain saw i like it even more. Has a dead tree come down last night, pull out saw, insert fresh battery , top off bar oil and cut up. It’s just so easy to use clean up mess with flexvolt blower, clean up tools and put away. I’m sure most brands are good but the extra run time with flexvolt is nice.

After Winter I needed to clean up dead trees on the property...

I had a good working Husqvarna saw that was reliable for years.
I pulled it, started..chain too loose. Readjusted...tightened...can't pull the starter.
Loosen just a tad...start...chain to loose.
WTF....
Dropped it off at the saw shop. Sprocket bearings were shot.

Needless to say while it was down i picked up a DeWalt 16" fkexvolt saw.
That thing outperforms the Husqvarna I have (when in good working order)
It's ridiculously user friendly. Chain tightening, bar oil sight window.
No gas, no pull cord starting
Disengage brake, start cutting.


I seen two reviews of it on project farm.
It blew away all other electric saws from the top tool brands. Mak, Mil, Ryo, etc...
I mean blew them away. Even outperformed a comparable Stihl gas!!@

Second test...
DeWalt vs. The chainsaw companies electric saws. Again it outperformed Husqvarna, Stihl (embarrassing) Ego, Oregon...
The only one that had a tiny edge on the DeWalt was an Echo.
But....
The echo was nowhere as user friendly and it was only outperforming the DeWalt by a negligible amount.

The fact you can use your fkexvolt batteries on the 20v tools makes it a homerun.

If you've a lot to cut I'd recommend a fast charger (gold charger 8AH) and a few batteries.
I've got 3 fkexvolt batteries and with the fast charger I can pretty much run the saw non stop.

 

[Xcursion88]

I guess I should show pictures of it..








Red arrow...unlock bar
Blue arrow tighten chain
Lock bar again

Resume cutting

Yeah that simple!!!

 

[Xcursion88]

Picked this up today...


Mind the mess...


Mind the mess again...


Takes 12v and 20v and 60v

Two brightness settings

 

[WWheeler]

Picked this up today...


Mind the mess...


Mind the mess again...


Takes 12v and 20v and 60v

Two brightness settings

Yep! Got mine a little over a month ago. LUV it!
Folded it can serve as a stand-up light also, for working in a wheelwell or whatnot.
The Milwaukee underhood light is great but this Dewalt is Next-Level.

 

[Xcursion88]

How many DeWalt items does it take to be considered addicted

 

[Xcursion88]

Traded my DCG418 grinder in for this...


My tool guy gave me a good deal.

I had no issues with the 418 performance wise.
It's a beast alright. More *** than any other mfg. I'd bet dollars on it.

That said I had to do some extensive grinding work and the 418 will only accept the 60v battery.

I've got 3 60v batteries but I was going faster than my batteries were lasting. I couldn't use my 20v batteries so I had down timd which irritates me.

So he traded me this advantage grinder which I can use both batteries 20v and 60v.

That's my DeWalt story of the day...

 

[oilslick]

I have lots of different brands but I’m always up for more yellow. This thread is very useful, though costly.

 

[subroc]

How many DeWalt items does it take to be considered addicted

Well, I don't have a specific number. But, if you add a tool before before you use the last one you bought, it might be an addiction. If you have a couple drills and buy a third it might not be an addiction. If you buy a 4th drill before you use the 3rd, it might be. This isn't meant to be exhaustive or there might not be other ways to look at it but that is a place to start.

Then again, does it matter?

 

[Xcursion88]

I might have a sickness..lol
I used to be about Makita...no more!!!

It got me thinking and I've never really paid attention to how many I have

All mine are cordless

Ratchet 3/8 (12v)
1/2" impact 20v USA
1/2" stubby impact (12v)
Leaf blower (looks like a cannon) 60v and out outperforms my Husqvarna gas leaf blower

Chainsaw (60v) 16" out performs my Husqvarna gas 16"

Reciprocating saw Flex advantage
Jig saw 20v
Orbital sander 20v
Multi tool 20v
Heat gun 20v
Driver 20v USA
Drill 20v USA

Atomic 4 1/2" circular saw (absolutely awesome for flooring !!!)

Angle grinder (flex advantage)
Under hood light (12,20 or 60v)
Tripod light (20v)
Laser square (aa batteries)
Tape measure
Some clamps
Tough system 2.0 with three containers

I think that's it..

P.s.

Took me a while as I forgot about some

 

[subroc]

Traded my DCG418 grinder in for this...


My tool guy gave me a good deal.

I had no issues with the 418 performance wise.
It's a beast alright. More *** than any other mfg. I'd bet dollars on it.

That said I had to do some extensive grinding work and the 418 will only accept the 60v battery.

I've got 3 60v batteries but I was going faster than my batteries were lasting. I couldn't use my 20v batteries so I had down timd which irritates me.

So he traded me this advantage grinder which I can use both batteries 20v and 60v.

That's my DeWalt story of the day...

Good story. I am 67 years and retired. Still using a couple old brushed 18v with adapters for my occasional use. Grinders surely do use batteries. OK, so 3, 60v (6 amp ?) couldn't keep up. How much more did you need? 1 more 5? 2 more 5s?

 

[mike93lx]

Good story. I am 67 years and retired. Still using a couple old brushed 18v with adapters for my occasional use. Grinders surely do use batteries. OK, so 3, 60v (6 amp ?) couldn't keep up. How much more did you need? 1 more 5? 2 more 5s?

The biggest flex volt battery is 5ah at 60v and that is an absolute monster that is also very,very expensive. The ah rating you see on a flex volt battery is the rating at 20v, so divide by three for 60v.

 

[subroc]

Well, I was identifying them the way Dewalt does. Let me clarify for the Dewalt internet correction police. Was that 3 flexvolt 60v 20v max 6ah batteries?

 

[mike93lx]

Well, I was identifying them the way Dewalt does. Let me clarify for the Dewalt internet correction police. Was that 3 flexvolt 60v 20v max 6ah batteries?

No need to get pissy. I was just offering some clarification

 

[subroc]

No need to get pissy. I was just offering some clarification

Pissy? What a ******* clown

 

[mike93lx]

Pissy? What a ******* clown

OK. Guess this one has run its course. I'm out

 

[Xcursion88]

Good story. I am 67 years and retired. Still using a couple old brushed 18v with adapters for my occasional use. Grinders surely do use batteries. OK, so 3, 60v (6 amp ?) couldn't keep up. How much more did you need? 1 more 5? 2 more 5s?

I've got (2) 9AH and (1) 6AH in the flexvolt 60

The 418 model was an absolute beast but I was out working my batteries. I even have several fast chargers.

I got the 416 because it's the advantage meaning it will get a boost in power if I need it with the 60v but it can also use all the 20v for which I have 5. That was actually more important to me was using all the batteries I have if needed.

The 418 can ONLY use 60's.

Notice my list above...perhaps I'll just say "F it" and buy back the 418 and have both of them....because ya know....I'm definitely addicted. Perhaps a sickness.

 

[subroc]

I've got (2) 9AH and (1) 6AH in the flexvolt 60

The 418 model was an absolute beast but I was out working my batteries. I even have several fast chargers.

I got the 416 because it's the advantage meaning it will get a boost in power if I need it with the 60v but it can also use all the 20v for which I have 5. That was actually more important to me was using all the batteries I have if needed.

The 418 can ONLY use 60's.

Notice my list above...perhaps I'll just say "F it" and buy back the 418 and have both of them....because ya know....I'm definitely addicted. Perhaps a sickness.

Agree, never have too many. In the 2 I own, I have a wire wheel and a grinder disk. Without even approaching addiction territory, there is clearly room for a 3rd one with a cutting disk.

Anyway, with the new one can you outwork the 2 flexvolt, 9s and the 6 and need to dip into the 20v stuff? Or, does the new one use the power more efficiently and the 3 flexvolt batteries keep up? Or, since you don't have to worry about it because you have to 20v batteries, no need to check?

 

[mrvm]

DW addiction? Just updated an old DW snake light with LED bulb to keep it useful.

 

[GeoBruin]

DW addiction? Just updated an old DW snake light with LED bulb to keep it useful.

Nice upgrade!

 

[WWheeler]

Can I join the club?



Corded
-1/2 drill
-3/8 Drill
-Angle grinder
-Reciprocating saw
-Belt sander
-Orbital sander
-Rotary tool
-Bench grinder

Cordless
-60V blower
-Grease gun
-Bluetooth radio
-Handheld lights (2) 165 lumen, 500 lumen
-Under hood light
-20V chainsaw 12"
-Jigsaw
-Reciprocating saws (2) one is 18v w/20v adapter
-1/2 impacts (3) one high torque & two mids (one is 18v)
-3/8 impact
-1/4 bit impact
-Oscillating multi-tool
-Drills (3) one is 18v
-Angle grinder

Misc
Leather tool belt



-DWS779 w/ LED light upgrade



-Air hammer (weak sauce - It'll kick up a tile but your stuck rotor will laugh at you. A ball joint or wheel bearing... fuhgeddaboudit))
-Air angle grinder

And still in boxes...



-Thickness planer (Price watched this for a couple years before it hit my 'buy' price. That was ~6 months ago. No excuse why I haven't made room and built a stand for it yet, but I haven't so it's still in the box.)
-Lil propane heater (Local HD was giving these away last month for $49. Me and another guy almost fought over this last one. I came home with it.)

EDIT: And as was pointed out to me below, I forgot to add my most recent Dewalt addition, a 3/8 cordless ratchet.
I'm sure there's other team yellow tools I'm forgetting, besides many many dewalt small handtools like utility knives and tape measures and bits and blades etc.

 

[decableguy2000]

Has anyone picked up the 20v Atomic Ratchet yet. HD's had them in stock.

 

[GeoBruin]

There's another recent thread on it. That said, there were a lot of opinions and not a lot of people who had it in hand.

Unfortunately, that ship has sailed for me...

 

[WWheeler]

Has anyone picked up the 20v Atomic Ratchet yet. HD's had them in stock.

Heck, I forgot to mention or picture mine in my pileup above your post. I did post about it elsewhere though ...

Uh oh, today a bumblebee snuck in my Milwaukee cordless drawer ...



Dewalt DCF503. Took her for little spin today and first thoughts are that as previously reported it's more powerful breaking stuff free and tightening than any of my Milwaukees, which I believe is going to save me time overall, especially on not-so-pristine threads, but it's not anywhere near as fast as the Milwaukee high speed when the threads are decent. When you just pull the trigger on both at the same time empty of a fastener the speed difference between them is plainly evident as is the fact that the trigger on the Dewalt is a lot more comfortable to use.

Also, the Milwaukee high speed and even the old-school small-head Milwaukees seem to have more of a wrist-jerk than the Dewalt does when it hits it's max torque tightening, and it is MUCH easier to change the selector on the Dewalt than any of the Milwaukees which can be a real PITA and sockets are a lot easier to put on and get off. All of the Milwaukees are prone to fight me to the point of having to break out the pocket screwdriver, especially on smaller sockets like a 10mm, but pulling a 10mm on and off of the Dewalt was no prob at all.

It's too soon for me to say which will be my go-to more often than the others. There's things I like better about each in different situations. Only time will tell if I develop a favorite. Just as I have been doing, I like to set up my cart before starting a job with a socket already on each ratchet rather than have to keep swapping them back and forth if I can avoid it. A lot of jobs especially if I've done them before I know exactly what sockets and extensions and such I'll need and having multiple ratchets (cordless & manual) already ready to go saves me a lot of time I otherwise would spend fishing around for the socket I just used.

There's another recent thread on it. That said, there were a lot of opinions and not a lot of people who had it in hand.

Unfortunately, that ship has sailed for me...

Why? Turn that ship around my friend!

 

[Xcursion88]

Agree, never have too many. In the 2 I own, I have a wire wheel and a grinder disk. Without even approaching addiction territory, there is clearly room for a 3rd one with a cutting disk.

Anyway, with the new one can you outwork the 2 flexvolt, 9s and the 6 and need to dip into the 20v stuff? Or, does the new one use the power more efficiently and the 3 flexvolt batteries keep up? Or, since you don't have to worry about it because you have to 20v batteries, no need to check?

Will let you know...
But that's a good point...and I'd assume it won't drain the 60's nowhere as quick as the 418. I'll let you know and a great question

That 418 though had more *** than our Milwaukee corded.

No doubt it's the baddest grinder of that size category

 

[GeoBruin]

Why? Turn that ship around my friend!

Haha. I know, but I'm pretty invested in the m12 system. I actually really like the Dewalt 12 volt line, and if several things had been released (including the ratchet) at the time I jumped in, I would probably be all yellow*.

*The Atomic bandsaw and cutoff tool (turned band file) are actually 20v but, are near perfect replacements for the m12 versions. The other m12 tools I use a lot are the die grinders and an assortment of lights. The 20v Dewalt die grinder is awesome but it's in a different category than the m12 versions (and of course there's no RA model).

 

[subroc]

Can I join the club?



Corded
-1/2 drill
-3/8 Drill
-Angle grinder
-Reciprocating saw
-Belt sander
-Orbital sander
-Rotary tool
-Bench grinder

Cordless
-60V blower
-Grease gun
-Bluetooth radio
-Handheld lights (2) 165 lumen, 500 lumen
-Under hood light
-20V chainsaw 12"
-Jigsaw
-Reciprocating saws (2) one is 18v w/20v adapter
-1/2 impacts (3) one high torque & two mids (one is 18v)
-3/8 impact
-1/4 bit impact
-Oscillating multi-tool
-Drills (3) one is 18v
-Angle grinder

Misc
Leather tool belt



-DWS779 w/ LED light upgrade



-Air hammer (weak sauce - It'll kick up a tile but your stuck rotor will laugh at you. A ball joint or wheel bearing... fuhgeddaboudit))
-Air angle grinder

And still in boxes...



-Thickness planer (Price watched this for a couple years before it hit my 'buy' price. That was ~6 months ago. No excuse why I haven't made room and built a stand for it yet, but I haven't so it's still in the box.)
-Lil propane heater (Local HD was giving these away last month for $49. Me and another guy almost fought over this last one. I came home with it.)

EDIT: And as was pointed out to me below, I forgot to add my most recent Dewalt addition, a 3/8 cordless ratchet.
I'm sure there's other team yellow tools I'm forgetting, besides many many dewalt small handtools like utility knives and tape measures and bits and blades etc.

As far as joining I expect that image with all the yellow is membership enough.

Well, nice eclectic mix there. Not a johnny-come-lately are you? Between corded, 18v, 20, 60v etc there are many years putting that set up together? My set up is over many years as well that started with a 14.4 drill kit I bought specifically to hang a stockade fence. I have one of the dumbed down miter saw. Mine is a 782. Real nice saw. Similar to the 779. I don't have a light on it although I did mount one of the Oshlun lasers on it for a while but didn't like it enough to replace the battery when it died.

That box planer is very close to the top of my list if not next. It will replace an old Delta.

 

[WWheeler]

Well, nice eclectic mix there. Not a johnny-come-lately are you? Between corded, 18v, 20, 60v etc there are many years putting that set up together?

Oh yeah. Most of the corded and the few 18V seen there that I kept around I was working them every day in the 90s and in the years after I traded the every day game for an indoor career I built a home with them and have kept busy ever since, picking up the new tool here and there as I needed or when watched ones went on sale. It's crazy how much one can accumulate over time. I've got lots of tools in other colors and I like them all but yellow hasn't let me down yet. Whether I'm in the shop tinkering or repairing or improving the house or under a hood or laying in the driveway turning a wrench I like having tools that are ready to work however hard I need them to.

 

[decableguy2000]

These are the ratchets I was referring to.
DCF512b
DCF513b

 

[WWheeler]

These are the ratchets I was referring to.
DCF512b
DCF513b

Nope haven't seen it. Not available in any orange or blue store near me yet, but if & when they do I can't say i'm looking for another in any case (especially not 20V). I've got 5 cordless ratchets already, four red and one yellow, and have preordered the extended yellow (also not 'atomic') also that isn't coming out until July is what they are saying now.

 

[GeoBruin]

Wow. 70 ft. lbs. That puts it up there with the popular "reactionless" impacting air ratchet sold by aircat/husky/harbor freight. That's going to be a knucklebuster depending on how the mechanism works.

 

[WWheeler]

Wow. 70 ft. lbs. That puts it up there with the popular impacting air ratchet sold by aircat/husky/harbor freight. That's going to be a knucklebuster depending on how the mechanism works.

If it's anything like the DCF503 I have that's rated 60ftlbs (TTC test result: 67ftlbs) it's way less of a knucklebuster than any of my Miuwaukees. It hits max torque much softer than the oldschool small heads or high speed M12 (TTC test result: @ 29ftlbs) that I have.

 

[Renegade1LI]

Again I was surprised & impressed with the flexvolt chain saw, had to take down a pine tree that fell against an oak, it was borderline cheap vs stupid operation. The tree was probably 20" at the bottom & I was cutting at 2' increments, as long as you keep it sharp & don't bind the blade it really cuts great. never had to reach for the Stihl, did the whole job on two 6amp batteries.

 

[Renegade1LI]

Forgot pics

 

[Xcursion88]

Again I was surprised & impressed with the flexvolt chain saw, had to take down a pine tree that fell against an oak, it was borderline cheap vs stupid operation. The tree was probably 20" at the bottom & I was cutting at 2" increments, as long as you keep it sharp & don't bind the blade it really cuts great. never had to reach for the Stihl, did the whole job on two 6amp batteries.

You won't have to reach for the stihl.

That DeWalt is a beast and unless you run out of battery it cuts every bit as good as the gas counterpart....


Considering the bar oil sight window....ease of chain tightening...no gas, no mix,

Snap in battery and go cat go