The DeWalt Addiction Thread
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WTF... this at all Lowes?12v starter kit with 5a and 3a batteries for $51.** at lowes
WWheeler
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A post of mine on another thread a few months ago ...
That's what I wrote shortly after getting my first 12v Dewalt ratchet and my first impressions months later now are largely unchanged. It depends on what I'm working on which ones I grab. For smaller stuff I'd rather hit with the ratchet a little lighter. I tend to grab the O.G. small head Milwaukees. Pretty much if I'm working on is 10mm-12mm I tend to grab the small head Milwaukees and 14mm and up the Dewalt. Since getting the Dewalt my Milwaukee high speed hasn't gotten as much use any more. It'll run a nice new clean thread faster but I don't often work on new stuff with pristine threads. The DCF503 is better for real-world situations IMHO.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.
BTW, looks like my Dewalt extended length 12V DCF503EB ratchet is due to show up as soon as tomorrow. Only been waiting for it on backorder for 3 or more months now. There's been quite a few situations lately where I've had to get a long ratchet on a nut/bolt with barely any room to turn it where I've really wished I had that longer reach cordless handy.
Edit: Looks like Eric O @ South Main Auto's got a bit of the team yellow cordless addiction lately too.
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Xcursion88
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You will love the DeWalt
It's the "go to" of ratchets around the shop now.
I did a thead when it first hit...
Change directions with a real dial unlike the tiny dial on Milwaukee...
More power, the light, doesn't smash your hand on an accidental start or less recoil once you hit the wall.
The 12 volt with 3 AH battery IMO is the perfect combo. Streamlined with that battery.
I'll put it to you this way... I'll make you a friendly wager. I bet if you get the DeWalt you wind up using black/yellow more than red if you're being honest.
Good luck
WWheeler
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Daddy Bumblebee has arrived and managed to squeeze his way into the drawer also. 
Renegade1LI
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3 more.... DCS335, DCS356, DCF840
You’ll like the barrel style jig saw, it’s my go to with a power stack battery it’s light and convenient.
kbeefy
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Used it and the Multi tool doing some flooring last week, they are awesome and way better than my HF/garage sale tools they replace
Just trying to keep the Dewalt thread alive...
www.protoolreviews.com
I have a Hougen but if I needed to go cordless, this looks like a great option. The speed combinations are awesome.
DeWalt 20V Max 2-Inch Cordless Magnetic Drill Press DCD1623
Find out how DeWalt's integrated technology could benefit your speed and power on the job with the DeWalt Cordless Magnetic Drill Press.
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I have a Hougen but if I needed to go cordless, this looks like a great option. The speed combinations are awesome.
Renegade1LI
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Adding to the must have soon list.
Kasal
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I got it a few days ago, but I had forgotten to show it here
javyLSU
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Where’d you see them? I’ve been waiting for these…
Oops! Duh, forgot the link. Saw it on ToolGuyd this morning.
Dewalt is Launching a New PowerStack 5Ah Battery!
Here’s the first news about Dewalt’s 5Ah PowerStack battery!
toolguyd.com
WWheeler
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Got another team yeller tool to add to the collection. Cordless 20v pole saw. Gonna put'er to heavy use tomorrow morning first thing.
The pole saw is a winner. You'll enjoy it.Got another team yeller tool to add to the collection. Cordless 20v pole saw. Gonna put'er to heavy use tomorrow morning first thing.
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I’m confused and need advice on what the “best” Dewalt 20v reciprocating saw is. In my online research the DCS367 seems like it might be but there are enough options that I wanted to get advice from others who might know better. This is a link to the one I was looking at: DEWALT 20V MAX* XR Reciprocating Saw, Compact, Tool Only (DCS367B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M69K91R/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Forgive me if this has been discussed here before (let me know if it has).
As with most things of this nature, best depends on your use case.
The DCS 367 was intended to be a compact model. The lighter weight, balance, and design of the handle make it more portable and even (sort of) useful with 1 hand. The saw is generally well liked, but it notoriously vibrates a lot which makes extended use tasks dreadful.
Earlier this year, Dewalt released the DCS382b which has a more traditional shape, but is still fairly small and light as recip saws go. It is supposed to have better vibration control and has a faster max speed than the 367. It does however lose the 4-way blade loading ability of the 367 which is a feature some are fond of.
Both of these saws are brushless and considered core tools in Dewalt's lineup but they are not flagship models. Unfortunately, if you want a flagship saw with more speed, more power, longer stroke, etc, you really need flexvolt batteries. The flexvolt saw is a beast, though much larger and heavier than either model above. The flexvolt advantage saw is another option. If you're not familiar with the tech, you can use 20v batteries but you get a significant power increase with 60v batteries.
The flexvolt and flexvolt advantage models are almost identical size/dimensions, and the extra weight will help reduce perceived vibration, but they are definitely 2 handed saws and will not fit in your tstak drawers.
Hope that helps!
The DCS 367 was intended to be a compact model. The lighter weight, balance, and design of the handle make it more portable and even (sort of) useful with 1 hand. The saw is generally well liked, but it notoriously vibrates a lot which makes extended use tasks dreadful.
Earlier this year, Dewalt released the DCS382b which has a more traditional shape, but is still fairly small and light as recip saws go. It is supposed to have better vibration control and has a faster max speed than the 367. It does however lose the 4-way blade loading ability of the 367 which is a feature some are fond of.
Both of these saws are brushless and considered core tools in Dewalt's lineup but they are not flagship models. Unfortunately, if you want a flagship saw with more speed, more power, longer stroke, etc, you really need flexvolt batteries. The flexvolt saw is a beast, though much larger and heavier than either model above. The flexvolt advantage saw is another option. If you're not familiar with the tech, you can use 20v batteries but you get a significant power increase with 60v batteries.
The flexvolt and flexvolt advantage models are almost identical size/dimensions, and the extra weight will help reduce perceived vibration, but they are definitely 2 handed saws and will not fit in your tstak drawers.
Hope that helps!
craiger75
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Helps a ton! Thank you!!!
Farmall450
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I haven't posted in a while, so here's a hot deal
www.garagejournal.com
DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX* 1/2" Open Head Ratchet $99 @ Farm & FLeet
$99.99, through the holidays. I got one last week and love it :) https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1389618-dewalt-atomic-20v-max-1-2-open-head-ratchet.html No, it's not as thin as a M12 - remember how much room to swing you'd need on even a Dual 80 ratchet this long. Yes, it's more...
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Farmall450
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I just got my first ratchet last weekend -- used it some after work on Monday. Time will tell, I like the ergonomics of my 3/8 impact better if it'll fit.A post of mine on another thread a few months ago ...
That's what I wrote shortly after getting my first 12v Dewalt ratchet and my first impressions months later now are largely unchanged. It depends on what I'm working on which ones I grab. For smaller stuff I'd rather hit with the ratchet a little lighter. I tend to grab the O.G. small head Milwaukees. Pretty much if I'm working on is 10mm-12mm I tend to grab the small head Milwaukees and 14mm and up the Dewalt. Since getting the Dewalt my Milwaukee high speed hasn't gotten as much use any more. It'll run a nice new clean thread faster but I don't often work on new stuff with pristine threads. The DCF503 is better for real-world situations IMHO.
BTW, looks like my Dewalt extended length 12V DCF503EB ratchet is due to show up as soon as tomorrow. Only been waiting for it on backorder for 3 or more months now. There's been quite a few situations lately where I've had to get a long ratchet on a nut/bolt with barely any room to turn it where I've really wished I had that longer reach cordless handy.
Edit: Looks like Eric O @ South Main Auto's got a bit of the team yellow cordless addiction lately too.
Farmall450
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They're so much more ergonomic w/ the small batteries. Plus, that's all I can use them for anymore besides the ratchet and light
Nice deal. Shame it's not the 3/8" model. I'm almost tempted anyway.I haven't posted in a while, so here's a hot deal
DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX* 1/2" Open Head Ratchet $99 @ Farm & FLeet
$99.99, through the holidays. I got one last week and love it :) https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1389618-dewalt-atomic-20v-max-1-2-open-head-ratchet.html No, it's not as thin as a M12 - remember how much room to swing you'd need on even a Dual 80 ratchet this long. Yes, it's more...
craiger75
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Fleet Farm has $50 gift card for when purchasing select Milwaukee & Dewalt tools with total >$300. Also, Black Friday ad includes some tools, batteries, and a sale on the Dewalt ToughSystem tool box. https://www.fleetfarm.com/
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Farmall450
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I have an adapter on mine rn. I plan on buying the 3/8 anvil and swapping if I can get a P/N for it (no parts catalog yet). They're the same tool.Nice deal. Shame it's not the 3/8" model. I'm almost tempted anyway.
Toolfool
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I'd be interested in that P/N if you find it.
Farmall450
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They're saying the P/N doesn't exist yet b/c it's a new product (weird).
Farmall450
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Farm & Fleet has some good deals on batteries; here's one:
Farmall450
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I see there's a new cordless DeWalt heater (kerosene). That LP one has been tempting me, but this would be even better.
I am picking up the dolly style tomorrow night.
I am picking up the dolly style tomorrow night.
Renegade1LI
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Setting up another crew, they asked for dewalt and the modular storage is great. I like that your can take boxes in and out without removing the top ones. HD has some good deals going so that's a bonus , got the wheeled box, 5 tools and 2 batteries, plus adding what else they need. Also picked up 6 double drawer boxes as they were 30% off.
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chipdog4
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Anyone recently bought any of the 2 pack 5 amp batteries from ebay?
They seem to have flooded the market and are priced as low as $75 to $80. The low priced ones all seem to be around certain California or New Jersey cities where Chinese imported items are usually shipped from...
2 pack for $78
2 pack for $80
They seem to have flooded the market and are priced as low as $75 to $80. The low priced ones all seem to be around certain California or New Jersey cities where Chinese imported items are usually shipped from...
2 pack for $78
2 pack for $80
Renegade1LI
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I bought 4 for 200$, batteries were new with current date stamps, using now they work great.
I bought 2 in May this year for $100 with a 2021 date code. I just bought a 2 pack with blister packaging for $83 with a 2021 date code. Both purchases were the same seller.
It's a Chinese company. It says it right on their store link that is blazoned with the Dewalt Logo.
The batteries I received say: Cells made in Korea. Pack assembled in USA. So far, I am satisfied with the batteries.
It is good to be skeptical.
Good luck whatever you decide
chipdog4
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That's reassuring, thanks.
Last time I bought some off ebay, the price was around $120 for a pair, so this much cheaper price is almost hard to believe.
So I bought a couple more.
Last time I bought some off ebay, the price was around $120 for a pair, so this much cheaper price is almost hard to believe.
So I bought a couple more.
thr3squared
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Hood light arrived last week!
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Handyandy23
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Daddy Bumblebee has arrived and managed to squeeze his way into the drawer also.
What's your opinion (or anyone else's for that matter) on the standard length vs extended length ratchet if someone was to only buy one? My gut is telling me the extended would have more uses (plus I already have the basic M12 std length if I needed something short), but figured I'd ask someone that has them all.
WWheeler
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Lately I prefer to use the extended one if and whenever I can. Often the extra length often lets me keep my hands further away from everything and reduces the knuckle knocking jerk when it hits full stop. I think that's why the shorter Dewalt doesn't feel like it jerks as hard as my Milwaukees even though it actually is stronger, because it's that tad longer
I wish I hadn't waited so long to get an extended. I had been eyeballing an extended Milwaukee Fuel for quite a while before Dewalt announced theirs and I finally bit.
Looks like TTC got a hold of the 5Ah PowerStack battery. It's got almost the footprint of the newer 21700 cells horizontally but it's shorter, lighter, and appears to deliver some serious current. I expect it will take a while for these to become mainstream, at least until we get some good bundle pricing, but I've been very pleased with my smaller powerstack batts and I would certainly consider on in place of a 6AH for high current applications.
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I watched that and thought it would be a bit smaller. Hopefully the price comes down on it over time.
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