You can also subscribe without commenting. The Makita pinners certainly have failed to meet the bar. It also means a huge waste in battery power having it run all the time. My dual flexvolt 12 mitre saw with cord adapter is the perfect combination and a great tool. Ill second that I did not buy a Flexvolt table saw because Im holding out on a 10 2 x 60v version. A lever on impact tools to run down fasteners with the impact locked out. A sander or two? I would like a tough case vac/extractor with 150 plus cfm. We never have and never will accept payment in exchange for a positive review. Its happened to me before on an air ratchet. I still stand by the opinion that DeWALT Hasnt Done X Yet because theyre rotating through their different tool lines, instead of all-at-once across the board. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 3 New FlexVolt Cordless Power Tools Dewalt Should be Working on Right Now, 2019 Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Predictions, Dewalt FlexVolt vs. Milwaukee M18 High Demand Cordless Power Tool Systems, Revisited. They also made up my mind for me about using someone elses OPE. Maybe Dewalt is holding off on releasing new table saws until SawStops patent protection runs out and they can launch all new corded, cordless, or hybrid portable table saws at once. But I have heard good things about the Ryobi Airstrike tools. But I suspect they will want significant dollars for that is it probably prices it out of market when you can get the corded one. Come on man. Hopefully DeWalt can dream up a lightweight ergonomic orbital sander.soon! It is a monster to move around especially with dual 9Ahs. Not an abrasive disc type the one using carbide tipped miter blades. They all work on compressed air the tank being pressurized by some hand pumping. That said, like a smaller lighter 60V miter saw targeting a slightly different audience, they can do the same with the table saw. The first model was lacking although since it was used almot every day I was able to work with its flaws. I like the ToughSystem tool box idea in vacuum cleaners. This is the only tool Milwaukee came out with that I would consider buying. People can decide whether they need portability or the larger blade at a size and weight cost. Great for the DIYer and construction professional. I mean think of it if youre using an air one you still have a line going where ever the tool is and in a lot of cases Ive found the air hose causes issues for clearance. Worx also makes what Id call a booster wand with a garden hose inlet and a battery powered booster pump built into the wand. Wet dry vac, brushless, need to triple the suction. They set it up, and go back and forth to it. Have heard a lot of great things about this tool. Even if you use a short flexible whip hose and some swivel connectors the air hose can be a real PITA. If they can work their way up to spinning a 10 inch blade with good power delivery and cutting time in both pine and hardwood then that might also mean that the saw was capable of decent performance with a dado stack. Trying to frame a house with it on site no can do. Would definitely like to see a 10 60V flexvolt sliding miter saw. We will always strive for objectivity and transparency in our reviews. I hope Dewalt is monitoring this site. If I were using a glue gun regularly, Id be tempted. That means extension cords if I want to take the saw up to the second floor, or trial and error finding an outlet in the room Im working in, or finding an adjacent room. The lack of a reliable cordless pinner was one of the reasons for purchasing a flexvolt compressor. Many Dewalt FlexVolt cordless power tools, on the other hand, are what I would consider problem-solvers. Instead of having to deal with cords and running to the shop when I need to sharpen things etc I could just have that with me all the time. Itd be big, bulky, and heavy. Make the tool dump into standard size trash cans so the customer can use all the tools they have for disposal of trash. I would love to have a powerful Flexvolt stick vac and small powerful shop vac. I suppose that makes sense, as cut capability is more critical in a miter saw, where as linear feet of cutting capability is more critical in a table saw. Ill stick with my Grex 23ga. They already have the technology, and they already have great corded saws, just put them together. As you say the Dewalt 20V framer gets some poor reviews. Not to hate on Hilti if thats your brand, just an observation. It doesnt mean they dont HAVE the prototypes, or they were rejected, simply put later in the release schedule. [redacted], Why is the above comment not flagged?! Its the first tool of its kind on the market. DeWALT 8.5 and 10 mitre saws are made in Italy, but 12 one I think is made in Taiwan or China, I dont like that plastic cover on the blade which 12 one has, the smaller versions have it in metal! Would have liked to see them move the OPE stuff to flexvolt batteries but I know why they didnt. Theyre more brand growers. In fact all their cordless nailers are great. A paddle wheel trimmer combo is perfect for keeping a neat and tidy site, plus its not so loud that it will irritate the home owners. It rotates among the categories, and it seems to be that way so that DeWALT cant be accused of leaving any one group of users behind in favour of only one product line. There are reasons for everything, but in these cases, I dont think there are technological limitations. +1 on the 10 Flexvolt miter saw, and agree with the many comments that some sort of router or trim router (20v max or Flexvolt) would be welcome competitive additions to the Dewalt line. So why not a FlexVolt version yet? I would like a higher powered blower. I know they were running on different batteries but it just blew my mind. This turns off the saw, seconds after starting it. Keep up the good work! Since FlexVOLT was released, very few actual tools have been made. Two very different opinions neither one right or wrong. My theory assumes they are already working on, or have prototypes for, the next release announcement at the time they are announcing things from a different team. Wouldnt you set them up near an outlet and then they just stay there? With increasing battery sizes and weights, I think were getting into a category of seeing more stationary cordless tools. Did it adapt (as, Anti-kickback is great. Household stuff too wifey likes her dyson cordless stick vac I hate it because dyson marketing fluff. I think they claim something like 300psi nozzle pressure. I think Makita does one cordless sprayer but it may not be available in US, you can google it. So theres my list below: What else?! This is the heavy part, to set on ground, hold if you need to, hang on something while moving to new areas of the project, or as a backpack. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Trim router. Extend the operation tool with longer hose. Cant put my attachments on Dewalts weed wacker and the blower seems average and dewalts chainsaw needs a better way to tighten the bar up. It too is the first of its kind. It had something like a 5 pound per hour dispensing rate spec. Its not even so much the extension cord but more the hose. Ryobi kind of took on dyson with the strut stick vac, makita has their canister vac, take the next step and make a real regular house vacuum that uses my power tool batteries, It can be done! Modular in my mind would mean interchangeable drive head sizes (1/4 3/8 1/2). Probably not often that youre ripping bevels in 2x material, but for a variety of reasons, it makes sense to have full size jobsite table saw. Another thing is that nowadays mostly people go for bigger tiles, almost all the tiles I have used in the recent years were longer than 60cm which is almost 2 feet (I hope I am not wrong about converting metric sizes), so the platform can be a bit bigger to make it easy to handle. More options can be good. The rep confirmed with me at the show it was a 6 dado stack, with total material removal 1/2 x 3/4 in either orientation. As was talked about in other posts, I dont think anyone wants to carry around a drill with a 12Ah hanging off it. Id like to see them make an AC adapter for their single battery Flexvolt tools (i.e. If you liked this lookback video take a peek at our DEWALT table saw vs Milwaukee table saw a comparison. I dont recall seeing ay that get up pressures approaching what the engine-drive machines produce. Im waiting for DeWalt to announce a FlexVolt orbital sander. Its really surprising that Ryobi is the only maker of a battery chemical sprayer. Im not a contractor in that situation, Im a DIYer, so how does it appeal to me? Im curious if that much counterweight at the bottom of the tool might lessen the Kick of the nailers a bit? When they go on sale 12ah batteries will be in my future. Maybe make them kick more like a toddler, rather than a mule? Theyre small, portable, and as both brands will tell you, they can handle many of not most users needs. Since then, the batteries are much heavier for the system, the XR 6Ah, 9Ah, and FlexVOLT batteries are all heavier than the 2Ah and 4Ah XR batteries. The first Makita 23ga. Flexvolt toilet auger Look at what Ryobi can power with a single 18V battery. The technology is there, so why havent we seen such tools yet? Yes! Back then I told you that I was impressed with its portability, versatility, performance, and power. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Dewalts new licensed wet/dry vacuums? Also it would be cool if you had reverse / forward / speed control on both the ratchet body itself and the battery pack sitting out of the way. Are they going to spend $85 on the big box stores house brand. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Why buy wheels or dolly? Or try cobbling something together out of PVC and/or no-hub plumbing fittings. Nope they will spend $110 on the professional grade tool they already have 6 batteries for. Kinda like what they did with the 20 Volt/XR tools. While quality manufacturers like Forrest and Freud have come a long way in producing great thin kerf blades there are times when the stability afforded by using a thicker blade like in ripping thick tough stock may produce a better initial cut (so called glue line). We have 4 tank sprayers for different chemicals. Check out he Hitachi NP18DSAL. But, to be precise as possible Hell Yes we need more 120V Corded/Cordless-Capable tools! After conferring with the product manager at DEWALT, it was determined that the red stop lever spring force was too high. They have that new collapsible work table. Theres also greater accessory potential, such as miter gauges and sleds. I have the 7.25in saw and wish I had a 10in when I built stairs.

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