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Awesome review! I only got one word……BEAST!!!
Looks like a powerful machine Dwain, something i need to add to my arsenal and i think ur video just persuaded me. Being wanting to get into the flexvolt platform also
It’s a monster for sure. Cheer lads
dwain wrote:
On 05/08/2017 at 10:22 AM, dwain said:It’s a monster for sure. Cheer lads
Does this have a variable speed trigger or just on-off?
Variable speed.
Would you use variable speed on a rotary hammer drill much?
That thing is ugly. It looks like a 90’s corded!
Sure is a beast though!
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dwain wrote:
Variable speed.
Would you use variable speed on a rotary hammer drill much?
Coring and non-hammer bits would benefit.
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HiltiWpg wrote:
44 minutes ago, HiltiWpg said:That thing is ugly. It looks like a 90’s corded!
Sure is a beast though!
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Rubber overmold would have helped with aesthetics and its just nice to have on a tool. The 90’s are in though right now so maybe Dewalt is going retro with tool styling!! Everything old seems to become cool again.
I think the all-yellow tools that Dewalt makes (like their electric planers) are a bit ugly. They need the black stylings. I think this one looks fine.
Where would you want the overmould DR? I’m not sure it’d be a good idea to put any more rubber on it, it is an SDS-Max unit…
Definitely want variable for certain tasks, I’m finally being swayed. I reckon a bare unit will suffice, it’ll be one of those machines that saves the day when sds plus just ain’t enough.
I’ve watched the vid several times now and it seems to just eat those sleepers!
Also, the Milwaukee M18 version doesn’t do rotary only, this is a big fail as you can’t use it for diamond core cutters, unless I’m missing something?
Shame as the Milwaukee is far cheaper.
Tug wrote:
14 hours ago, Tug said:Also, the Milwaukee M18 version doesn’t do rotary only, this is a big fail as you can’t use it for diamond core cutters, unless I’m missing something?
Shame as the Milwaukee is far cheaper.
You can still use them for coring you just have to use their core bits that are made for hammering. I guess depending on the price of the bits and the difference between the DeWalt you may end up paying slightly less than the DeWalt but I haven’t priced it out.
Edit: I take it back the bits are expensive from $140-$400 each.
Actually it might be a good option if you’re already in the M18 platform, have no Flexvolt tools, and only need 2-3 different size bits. The shorter lengths are in the $130-200 range. The Flexvolt kit is $800 vs the $500 bare tool Milwaukee. So you could get a couple of bits and still be cheaper.
justinkendall wrote:
41 minutes ago, justinkendall said:Actually it might be a good option if you’re already in the M18 platform, have no Flexvolt tools, and only need 2-3 different size bits. The shorter lengths are in the $130-200 range. The Flexvolt kit is $800 vs the $500 bare tool Milwaukee. So you could get a couple of bits and still be cheaper.
Ah, but there’s the rub! I have flexvolt, but no M18. So if I buy the Milwaukee it’ll sit idle for too long which the cells won’t like. I have Dewalt, so might aswell buy the bare tool and use it when it’s needed. It’ll kick ass in hammer mode, but still provide non-hammer for diamond drilling.
The Red offering is far cheaper, but no non-hammer and no M18 to make use of the other kit.
It’ll be Yellow for this purchase, all the boxes are ticked bar the price, but I’m sure it’ll be worth it.
Cheers for the reply.
Tug wrote:
1 hour ago, Tug said:
Ah, but there’s the rub! I have flexvolt, but no M18. So if I buy the Milwaukee it’ll sit idle for too long which the cells won’t like. I have Dewalt, so might aswell buy the bare tool and use it when it’s needed. It’ll kick ass in hammer mode, but still provide non-hammer for diamond drilling.
The Red offering is far cheaper, but no non-hammer and no M18 to make use of the other kit.
It’ll be Yellow for this purchase, all the boxes are ticked bar the price, but I’m sure it’ll be worth it.
Cheers for the reply.
I priced it based on my situation where I don’t have any Flexvolt items yet but a bunch of Milwaukee.
justinkendall wrote:
13 minutes ago, justinkendall said:
I priced it based on my situation where I don’t have any Flexvolt items yet but a bunch of Milwaukee.
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I have 12 and 28 Volt Milwaukee, but no 18 Volt. Might as well go Yellow for this one. If Milwaukee made an M28 sds max, I’d be all over it!
Just finished watching a review by “Tool Craze” on the M18 sds max, it managed 42.5 holes, 3.5 inches deep in concrete on one 9.0 Amp 18 Volt battery. Now, it’d be interesting to see how many holes the flexvolt can do on its 3.0 battery! Hint hint!
Still going Yellow on this purchase because it has “rotary only”, Red doesn’t. Three modes over two.
Tug wrote:
9 hours ago, Tug said:Just finished watching a review by “Tool Craze” on the M18 sds max, it managed 42.5 holes, 3.5 inches deep in concrete on one 9.0 Amp 18 Volt battery. Now, it’d be interesting to see how many holes the flexvolt can do on its 3.0 battery! Hint hint!
Still going Yellow on this purchase because it has “rotary only”, Red doesn’t. Three modes over two.
The dewalt will get more on a 9ah/3.1ah battery. High voltage more efficient and 20700 cells vs the Milwaukee 9.9 using 18650 cells
Makita_2233 wrote:
3 hours ago, Makita_2233 said:The dewalt will get more on a 9ah/3.1ah battery. High voltage more efficient and 20700 cells vs the Milwaukee 9.9 using 18650 cells
In theory, but it would be interesting to see a side by side, head to head drill-off.
I’d like to know the actual ratings of the motors, if the flexvolt really is 1050 Watts, then that’s only pulling 20 Amps at 54 Volts.
Would be really interesting to see yeah.
Well, it’s ordered, now the wait!
Tug wrote:
On 12/11/2017 at 7:59 PM, Tug said:
In theory, but it would be interesting to see a side by side, head to head drill-off.
Hmm that sounds like a lot of work! I won’t be able to get it uploaded until the weekend 😉
dwain wrote:
2 hours ago, dwain said:
Hmm that sounds like a lot of work! I won’t be able to get it uploaded until the weekend 😉
Scherweet! This I look forward to!
It’s arrived! I’ll unbox later.
It’s big!
Trigger is definitely not variable, just an on-off. Bits clunk home with a very satisfying feel. Too late to try it out, but will do as soon as I get the opportunity.
I’ve purchased an sds max to sds plus adaptor, should save me buying a load of bits for it.
Whoever packed it was definitely a smoker! The case stinks of ciggies!
Tug wrote:
5 hours ago, Tug said:Trigger is definitely not variable, just an on-off. Bits clunk home with a very satisfying feel. Too late to try it out, but will do as soon as I get the opportunity.
Sorry Tug, I must have mixed myself up, as I’ve been doing the big comparison (coming out tonight).
Yeah it’s big, identical to the 5kg sds-max electric unit.
dwain wrote:
4 hours ago, dwain said:
Sorry Tug, I must have mixed myself up, as I’ve been doing the big comparison (coming out tonight).
Yeah it’s big, identical to the 5kg sds-max electric unit.
No worries, not the sort of machine that desperately needs one, would’ve been a nice touch to have fitted one though.
Just need to find something that needs breaking now.
Finally got the chance to have a quick go with this today, great piece of kit! With a chisel tip it breaks concrete with little effort. The dampening is superb, with ear protection you could easily use this all day.
I then had a go with a 1″ bit, this was so easy it was ridiculous! It just tore through the concrete! It was only a basic bit, single blade, not a fancy cross tip bit, but still made light work of it!
Yeah it’s a cracker right?!
One note: usually two-cutters are actually faster than four-cutters. But they don’t last as long and can’t handle reo as well.
Indeed, can’t wait to give it a proper shoeing!