Dewalt tools?

  • Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1356539

    Need to replace some worn out cordless tools. All of my older stuff is Dewalt 18v. Would I gain much by going to 20volt? 1st down side I see is not being able to change batteries with my current system. Then again that system is getting old and this might be the time to start looking at switching over.

    Looks to me like the 20v is a slide on style battery. We tried Milwaukee years ago with slide on batteries. Dirt and grim would get in them and it almost took two guys to change a battery.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1376919

    Looking at getting a new drill and sawzall at this time.

    any good online palaces to order from. Been a number of years since Ive done any tool shopping.

    tr
    Plymouth
    Posts: 195
    #1376922

    I have the 18v and some of the 14v items and love them. can change batteries on all really easy and they both charge on the same charger. Then my kids bought me the new set with the slide on batteries for the lithium tools. Love them all. stay with what you like. You can also go with new batteries for older tools. I have done this many times and they are still going. Just brand loyal I guess. Unless you think the 20V is worth it, stay with the 18 and enjoy what you already have.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1376923

    You can also get replacement lithium for you current drills. Total tool has them. However I switched to the new Milwaukee they are much better than dewalt. I have both. Yes they have the slide on batteries but that is also what everyone else has now. There batteries are much linger lasting and work better in cold conditions.

    hl&sinker
    Inactive
    north fowl
    Posts: 605
    #1376928

    I went with the 20 volt impact drill and regular drill kitt. Verry happy with them. Though when you get the kitt you get the small batteries and they dont run verry long. Had to buy the large battery separate. what I like is these drills are much lighter with plenty of tourqe if not more.
    For the bigger jobs I go to the cordless hammer drill.
    I suggest stay away from the kits unless they come with the large batteries. Batteries are easy switch out.
    I bought the saw also and verry happy with it for quick cuts
    I looked at milwalkee but my experience with their chucks has been bad in the past. Also their triggers are sensitive when they get damp.
    Looked at their new brushless but being new and costly I’ll wait till their proven

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1376929

    Guess Im going to have to get out to HD and look at some of the new stuff. Hate buying anything there but it seems to be the place for cordless tools.

    Just looking at prices on line the 20v looked cheaper than the 18v. My current stuff is going on 8 to 10 year old or older. Sawzals froze up this winter. Drill is just crying to be put down. Not a lot of power left in it. Flash lights have all worn out. Broken wiring. Must have have half a dozen or more 18v batteries that are dead, warn contacts, ect. Thinking it might not be worth while trying to keep this old system going. Like said above best might be to get out and look over the new stuff.

    Looking for one of these to. These saws bend a million different ways and when you need one its a life saver. Great for remodeling.

    TIGERCLAW™ VARIABLE-SPEED QUIK-CHANGE™ ANGLE TIGERSAW®

    thebigd25
    st. paul
    Posts: 124
    #1376932

    Take a look at seven corners if you ever get to St. Paul, better selection than HD

    belletaine
    Nevis, MN
    Posts: 5116
    #1376934

    Quote:


    Take a look at seven corners if you ever get to St. Paul, better selection than HD


    X2 on Seven Corners. Then go to DeGidios for a sloppy dago

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1376937

    That is a good corded saw zall but it is bulky. I have that one and a corded Milwaukee like the Milwaukee better due to bulk. However I use the battery one more unless doing a lot of cutting. The battery last so much better than previous dewalt cordless I have. You will love the hack zall that Milwaukee has I use it a ton for plumbing. One handed saw zall. I bought a kit with saw zall impact,drill,and flashlight for 299 with bag charger and 2 batteries. Hard to beat.

    starvin pilgrim
    Posts: 335
    #1376954

    I do commercial plumbing construction we use DeWalt 20 v. lithium. We get the combo. drill and impact set. They are by far the best. I can go a whole day doing No Hub on one battery. I was so impressed, that I bought a set for myself from Lowes. As far as a corded sawzall, a Makita ATV is a beast. It’s a little heavier than a Milwaukee but that thing can cut.

    Zach H
    Posts: 374
    #1376962

    Quote:


    You can also get replacement lithium for you current drills. Total tool has them. However I switched to the new Milwaukee they are much better than dewalt. I have both. Yes they have the slide on batteries but that is also what everyone else has now. There batteries are much linger lasting and work better in cold conditions.


    X2…I am a carpenter by trade and we use all Milwaukee drills and saws at work. We used to run all Dewalts, but since have switched to Milwaukee and have been very impressed with their tools. We still have some Dewalts that just lay on the shelf because there isn’t one guy on the crew that would choose Dewalt over the new Milwaukee. I would seriously look at going the Milwaukee direction. I think you will be very happy with your purchase!

    eyesfishin
    Somerset, WI
    Posts: 370
    #1376974

    I switched from Makita to Bosch this year. Love them so far. I got the 18v lithium drill and 1/2 impact. And a small 12v impact driver that gets more use then anything else in my garage. Love the compact size for the light duty stuff and space restricted things.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1376980

    Thanks for the input guys. That porter cable sawzall is the one that the head adjust to cut at different angles. You can rotate the blades and angle the sawzall. They are heavy but for trying to cut the right angle in a tight spot it is indispensable. Mine was stolen a few years back. I see now they are still available but discontinued.

    steve-fellegy
    Resides on the North Shores of Mille Lacs--guiding on Farm Island these days
    Posts: 1294
    #1376993

    Quote:


    AMAZON


    x2!

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1377008

    My corded Milwaukee tilts the same at the porter cable.

    hnd
    Posts: 1579
    #1377011

    i switched fro makita to dewalt for cordless and am switchin to something else next time. my dewalt drill batteries suck compared to my old makita amd craftsman.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1363498

    What model is that Mike. I see Milwaukee makes one that the handle rotates but not the pivot points of the porter cable.

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 11589
    #1377015

    Mike, if you’re running NiCad tools currently, be aware that Lithium Ion (LI) batteries do not work below about 15 degrees. So if you leave tools in a cold truck, they won’t work at all until warmed up.

    Also, currently no one is rebuilding LI batteries. There were a lot of places that will rebuild NiCad packs, but not so with LI.

    I still love Milwaukee. I have an 18 volt NiCad 4 tool set that I bought and I just got all new batteries. As far as I’m concerned, the 18 volt Milwaukee stuff were the best cordless tools made. I LOVE the Hatchet Sawzall, it does exactly what that Porter Cable does, but it’s cordless. Not sure if they still make it, but great for between joists.

    For a corded recip saw, nothing beats a real-deal Milwaukee Sawzall. I won’t wear out my Supser Sawzall in 2 lifetimes.

    Grouse

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1377042

    Hatchet saw. Now I know what you guys are talking about. Forgot that Milwaukee made those. Might even have one on the shelf in the garage.

    grumpy
    Iowa, Clinton
    Posts: 489
    #1377047

    I recently moved up to the 20v, great batteries

    aleb
    Butler county Iowa
    Posts: 342
    #1377072

    Rigid from Home depot Batteries are replace free for lifetime and lifetime guarantee

    aleb
    Butler county Iowa
    Posts: 342
    #1377073

    Rigid from Home depot Batteries are replace free for lifetime and lifetime guarantee

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1377092

    That porter cable is a newer model than mine I didn’t notice the tilt. That could be nice. Mine the handle rotates the same.

    deertracker
    Posts: 9231
    #1380168

    Quote:


    I do commercial plumbing construction we use DeWalt 20 v. lithium. We get the combo. drill and impact set. They are by far the best. I can go a whole day doing No Hub on one battery. I was so impressed, that I bought a set for myself from Lowes. As far as a corded sawzall, a Makita ATV is a beast. It’s a little heavier than a Milwaukee but that thing can cut.


    I just bought the combo pack from Fleet as well. They are $199 a piece but $250 for the combo. An added bonus was the $25 gift card Fleet is giving away if you spend at least $200 on certain items.
    DT

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1380207

    This is not saying a lot for my garage organization. Found a Milwaukee hatchit style sawzal and regular cordless sawall in there. Batteries still suck trying to get off these tools. Also found a Porter Cable tiger sawzall with the adjustable head. Thought that had gotten stole a few years back in a truck break in. Who knows, might of and this is just another one.

    Also grabbed a 18 volt dewalt drill off the shelf and then found another tucked behind it. These are both the XRP models. I knew the one had a frozen up chuck. 2nd would not run. That one was a easy fix and a wire had just came off the motor. Clutch is still screwed up on this one. Wants to slip all the time no mater what setting its on. The one with the frozen chuck I tried to get it to loosen up and it looked like gear teeth where falling out of the head. Nto good.

    Anyone ever work on the chucks and heads of these drills? My old non XRP model sure seems like its about ready to kick the bucket any day but keeps chugging along. Two of these XRPs that are newer and both broke.

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 11589
    #1380231

    I’d look on eBay before attempting any repairs, Mike. There are always a lot of XRP models on there that are being sold off because the batteries are shot. If you watch things for a while, you can often pick up one that was owned by a home handyman who used it 3 times and the put it in a drawer and the batteries died of old age.

    Grouse

    Burr
    Posts: 98
    #1380342

    Sounds like you use your tools quite a bit. I went with the Dewalt 20V system this time around. I was pleased when they introduced a brushless motor for the impact driver. The main benefit of the Dewalt is they make so many tools to use the same battery, and that’s a benefit I could not ignore anymore. Dewalt is not my first choice, but they have so many tools to hook up to the batteries they make themselves hard to ignore.

    4 amp hour battery that weighs the same as the 3 amp hour battery they’ve had for a while was nice too. I will say the brushless impact driver is a fast beast – it will drive 3 inch screws in a hurry. The variable speed setting is a needed feature if you switch over to driving screws into metal siding.

    The 20V reciprocating saw has much longer run time than the 18V LiIon Dewalt. Carrying a battery operated reciprocating saw is a lot easier risk now that the run time has gotten better.

    I like the 20V, the brushless is a bigger improvement than the 18 to 20 volt – but it’s expensive to make the transition when you’ve got a lot of tools built around a different battery pack.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    #1380359

    Got a lot of broken and half working tools on a older battery system. Broken drills, froze up sawzall, 2 out of three flash light not working anymore. About half my batteries are dead or dieing. Think Im leaning back towards dumping all these old tools, freeing up a little space in the garage and going 20 volt. The works picking up enough again to justify the new tools also.

Viewing 30 posts - 1 through 30 (of 30 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.