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Getting mine delivered Friday…just wanted to post Acme has the kit…dcs577x1 ( saw.., charger 118,…1/9ah for $299…it lists online for $399 on their web and amazon…but on sale….tool nut has it for $409 with a free 9ah…
Nice find at tool nut likely to spread to other sites as well. I look forward to acme sending my Bare tool version it has shown up as pending a few times on the old credit card but disappeared again, with luck it ships soon. Battery wise I am in fair shape 12-6.0ah and 5-9.0ah
jrs5565 wrote:
13 minutes ago, jrs5565 said:Nice find at tool nut likely to spread to other sites as well. I look forward to acme sending my Bare tool version it has shown up as pending a few times on the old credit card but disappeared again, with luck it ships soon. Battery wise I am in fair shape 12-6.0ah and 5-9.0ah
That’s a nice battery collection I still have yet to get any 9ah I have 5 6.0s
It should ship soon….they’re in stock……I hoping for the size battery as a 9ah but more like 12ah….nice stack you have though
Beauty! Been wanting it, saw a pricing error the day it was listed on my side of the border (229 CAD which was switched to 299 the next day). I have other things higher priority at the moment but this is on the to do list as well. Looking forward to your thoughts.
Framer joe wrote:
4 hours ago, Framer joe said:Getting mine delivered Friday…just wanted to post Acme has the kit…dcs577x1 ( saw.., charger 118,…1/9ah for $299…it lists online for $399 on their web and amazon…but on sale….tool nut has it for $409 with a free 9ah…
I’m confused, so Acme has the kit for sale at $299 somewhere but shows $399 on the site and Amazon?
And Toolnut’s offer, bonus 9ah…is that the kit plus bonus 9 for a total of two batteries?
If so I’m jumping on this that’s a ridiculous deal.
Yes @Hugh Jass…sorry for the confusion…on the acme site online it has the dcs577x1 kit for 399…same kit on amazon for 399…BUT as I always do , I called acme and the kit is either listed wrong or it’s further marked down to 299……also over at Tool Nut it’s listed as 409 but they add in a free 9ah battery ( ode ..9amp I think)………..either way it’s a great deal….I have a dozen or so 9ah so I got the 299 deal…..saw, 118charger, 1/9ah , bag
Man, the USA gets such unreal deals lol, meanwhile our HDs up here mark something down 2 cents and call it a clearance 😭. We still have it better than our Euro and Aussie friends though I suppose pricewise.
Plenty of IG videos with this beast hauling serious ass, the only thing that surprises me is the 2-7/16” cut depth. Figured they’d make sure you framing guys have the extra 1/8”, like corded/Makita.
Framer joe wrote:
25 minutes ago, Framer joe said:Yes @Hugh Jass…sorry for the confusion…on the acme site online it has the dcs577x1 kit for 399…same kit on amazon for 399…BUT as I always do , I called acme and the kit is either listed wrong or it’s further marked down to 299……also over at Tool Nut it’s listed as 409 but they add in a free 9ah battery ( ode ..9amp I think)………..either way it’s a great deal….I have a dozen or so 9ah so I got the 299 deal…..saw, 118charger, 1/9ah , bag
This will be my first push into Flex, I think I’m going to go with the Toolnut deal so I get the extra battery. Technically compared to the Acme it’s about the same deal and you’re paying the cost of the extra battery in a 2 pack just split in half. Can’t deny it’s a good deal though, effectively 2 9ah batteries and a rapid charger for $100 more than the bare tool.
I was about to pull the trigger on Amazon last night. Good thing I waited. Going to try one of these deals.
Ya. ,,it’s the best I’ve seen…, welcome to flex if you get it…most guys may not need that kind of power but,,,..you probably will never need More POWA Ever again…….”workshop addict” has a good review.on YT…….
Framer Joe, how you able to get the saw for 299 at acme? I’m not seeing that option.
And it appears toolnut is pre-order. Anyone ever order from them?
Yes’ I bought at acme…call them $299 for the kit ….dcs577x1……the saw, 1/9ah battery, the fast charger dcb118, a bag……..on their website it list for 399 and no promo code….I called and ordered over the phone…$299
At acme also…..a big sale on Nov 10th and 11th….don’t know the details ,just got a heads up….
toolup also has the extra 9.0 flex battery promo and they are saying they have it in stock.
http://www.toolup.com/promotions/dewalt-free-flexvolt-battery
I’m debating on whether I should jump on this deal but with the holidays so close I wonder if there will be better deals…
Tough decision. Just remember ..it’s…”while supplies last” for the free 9ah…. no pressure , but I have waited also for a deal and been left in the cold because they ran out of extra batteries…..it’s a lot of loot, shop around…
Just called for the $299 deal at Acme. No dice. Might have been an error in their system that they corrected. Guess I’ll get the extra battery.
i went ahead and ordered from toolup. thats a good deal with the extra battery.
Sorry to hear that @Sarbatche, ..don’t know why, I ordered mine at acme at the store on the phone for 299….the extra battery deal is great also, just more money up front…..wish you luck…
Just pulled mine from its box lucky to have a Saturday fedx drop off as I would not of been around to sign for it on Monday. Will be fun to use as I hated the other flexvolt saw side winder blade placement just could not get used to it.
2days in and one roof down this thing is a beast!
Ah the dreaded rafter hook someone actually used it……very very rare in our world of framing….definitely glad it’s powerful
Framer joe wrote:
21 hours ago, Framer joe said:Ah the dreaded rafter hook someone actually used it……very very rare in our world of framing….definitely glad it’s powerful
Man people been bitching about the lack of a rafter hook for years on dewalt saws. I’m just glad that’s over, lol.
ya I love rafter hooks every gun I have has one every saw needs one! my biggest complaint with the Milwaukee line is the rafter hooks are cheap plastic this one is all metal and works very well. however coming into winter I have major concerns for the batteries I can already tell you Milwaukee is winning that battle.
how cold are we talking? if its below freezing, you shouldnt be framing :rolleyes:
framer wrote:
12 minutes ago, framer said:how cold are we talking? if its below freezing, you shouldnt be framing :rolleyes:
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framer wrote:
8 hours ago, framer said:how cold are we talking? if its below freezing, you shouldnt be framing :rolleyes:
your kidding right? so I should just take all winter off? if it gets to about -10 then we may take the morning off till it warms up a bit lol.
this is right now and we have just began the fun that is winter one week into a 3200 ft house 2 guys and 3 weeks left to finish no time for cold days good thing I still have all my cords ugh…..
bigskyframer wrote:
8 hours ago, bigskyframer said:ya I love rafter hooks every gun I have has one every saw needs one! my biggest complaint with the Milwaukee line is the rafter hooks are cheap plastic this one is all metal and works very well. however coming into winter I have major concerns for the batteries I can already tell you Milwaukee is winning that battle.
…what makes you say that?
Hugh Jass wrote:
1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said:
…what makes you say that?
the other day I didnt have my heater in my trailer yet the Milwaukee batters charged no problem the dewalt was pissed and didn’t charge untill it sat in front of the heater for hrs
I frame all cordless. And the paslode nailers have a hard time when they get to about 10 to 15 degrees.
Used to build a heated box to keep nailers and batteries in. But lately we just plan to not frame in the winter. Either find inside work. Or just take a long vacation.
bigskyframer wrote:
2 hours ago, bigskyframer said:the other day I didnt have my heater in my trailer yet the Milwaukee batters charged no problem the dewalt was pissed and didn’t charge untill it sat in front of the heater for hrs
Well as far as I know charging lithium batteries below freezing temperatures kills the cells. That’s something you’d actually want to avoid.
Perhaps the DeWalt batteries/chargers were protecting themselves and your milaukee batteries are possible dieing ?
kornomaniac wrote:
12 minutes ago, kornomaniac said:Well as far as I know charging lithium batteries below freezing temperatures kills the cells. That’s something you’d actually want to avoid.
Perhaps the DeWalt batteries/chargers were protecting themselves and your milaukee batteries are possible dieing ?
I think a frozen lithium battery that is cold charged is a potential hazard (it can fail later on and explodes). Dewalt has probably some built-in protection to protect you from doing it.
Don’t all lith ion batteries have a hot/cold delay ? Wow all winter off ? We maybe missed 10 days in 30 years ,,….no such thing as too cold or too hott in Framing. (Contracts)…..
…….we use Dewalt batteries and cordless tools all winter.,we do run a very small portable heater in our job box where everything is stored…. cordless .paslode is great except in very cold weather…gotta keep the all season fuel cells warm…
…..been using the new dcs577 ripping lvl timbers ,,,friggn beast, no problem no stall…wish it was blade right but we will get used to it…it’s worth it !!!!!
kornomaniac wrote:
9 hours ago, kornomaniac said:Well as far as I know charging lithium batteries below freezing temperatures kills the cells. That’s something you’d actually want to avoid.
Perhaps the DeWalt batteries/chargers were protecting themselves and your milaukee batteries are possible dieing ?
nothing was even close to frezzing. and yes thnx for the explanation. I did already know about the batterys but it is something to be aware of for sure
Framer joe wrote:
2 hours ago, Framer joe said:Don’t all lith ion batteries have a hot/cold delay ? Wow all winter off ? We maybe missed 10 days in 30 years ,,….no such thing as too cold or too hott in Framing. (Contracts)…..
…….we use Dewalt batteries and cordless tools all winter.,we do run a very small portable heater in our job box where everything is stored…. cordless .paslode is great except in very cold weather…gotta keep the all season fuel cells warm…
…..been using the new dcs577 ripping lvl timbers ,,,friggn beast, no problem no stall…wish it was blade right but we will get used to it…it’s worth it !!!!!
How does it’s power compare to the blade right FlexVolt sidewinder?
Grumpy MSG wrote:
11 minutes ago, Grumpy MSG said:How does it’s power compare to the blade right FlexVolt sidewinder?
2400 watts out for the worm drive style saw.
1600 wats out for the blade right.
Jronman wrote:
9 minutes ago, Jronman said:2400 watts out for the worm drive style saw.
1600 wats out for the blade right.
I was actually asking for the opinion from the guy with the saw in his hand versus what the sales literature says.Sometimes those numbers aren’t necessarily a reflection of reality.
Jronman wrote:
1 hour ago, Jronman said:2400 watts out for the worm drive style saw.
1600 wats out for the blade right.
does that mean shorter battery life with the worm drive?
So truth is …if you need a Saw for ripping lumber , pt ,lvl(structural lumber), anything more difficult then plywood …this is THE saw…I haven’t used blade left saws for framing in 30 yrs …I wasn’t sure I’d like it and I’m still getting used to the new blade left dcs577…
..(.really most homeowners probably only need the 20v XR 7 1/4” circ…)….
…the 575 is awesome and I thought that’s all I could want……….also the other crew uses the new rear handle Makita which is as powerful as the 575…it’s a nice saw.ill admit..
…I love the 575….it’s all I’ve used till now,and love it…..BUT….The 577 is unfreaking believable. I thought yah yah more power,.no…it’s true….it’s on a another level all alone….no joke…I wish Dewalt paid me to say this stuff but,,,they don’t……the 577 can do anything faster and easier, then any other saw corded or cordless..period…………runtime….on 1/ 9ah-3ah it will ..rip..triple stacks of 3;4 “ advantec ply,,rip engineered lumber, cut pressured treated stock, post beams ..for 4-5 hrs straight…go to lunch and it’s charged for the rest of the day or use 2/ 9ah-3ah…..it is made damn durable, In my hand it just feels like your holding a monster on a leash ready to just shred anything in its way……
…..silly I quess but everything about it screams quality…heavy duty…hope this helps..:)
Framer joe wrote:
9 minutes ago, Framer joe said:So truth is …if you need a Saw for ripping lumber , pt ,lvl(structural lumber), anything more difficult then plywood …this is THE saw…I haven’t used blade left saws for framing in 30 yrs …I wasn’t sure I’d like it and I’m still getting used to the new blade left dcs577…
..(.really most homeowners probably only need the 20v XR 7 1/4” circ…)….
…the 575 is awesome and I thought that’s all I could want……….also the other crew uses the new rear handle Makita which is as powerful as the 575…it’s a nice saw.ill admit..
…I love the 575….it’s all I’ve used till now,and love it…..BUT….The 577 is unfreaking believable. I thought yah yah more power,.no…it’s true….it’s on a another level all alone….no joke…I wish Dewalt paid me to say this stuff but,,,they don’t……the 577 can do anything faster and easier, then any other saw corded or cordless..period…………runtime….on 1/ 9ah-3ah it will ..rip..triple stacks of 3;4 “ advantec ply,,rip engineered lumber, cut pressured treated stock, post beams ..for 4-5 hrs straight…go to lunch and it’s charged for the rest of the day or use 2/ 9ah-3ah…..it is made damn durable, In my hand it just feels like your holding a monster on a leash ready to just shred anything in its way……
…..silly I quess but everything about it screams quality…heavy duty…hope this helps..:)
wow! tomorrow i’m finally getting one delivered. can’t wait.
Some say the makita is better in the hand, easier to cut straight. What say you?
glass wrote:
2 hours ago, glass said:Some say the makita is better in the hand, easier to cut straight. What say you?
…that they’re makita fans?
Makita. ..May have the biggest fan base…seems any negative comment will cause a firestorm,so I’ll only say I’ve used both for the same task and ..I stand by my comment above……..there is No saw even close to the 577
I just placed my order in, can’t wait!
got my saw today. havent cut anything yet. sure is a beast. my only complaint is that it is a bit heavy.
framer wrote:
19 hours ago, framer said:got my saw today. havent cut anything yet. sure is a beast. my only complaint is that it is a bit heavy.
It weighs less than my older wormdrive. There’s benefits to this.
I’d like to see a weight and performance comparison between the mag 77 if there isn’t already one.
That depth guide sure likes under built on the dewalt monster. The makita looks beefier. An6 thoughts ?
Any….
No @glass…under built ? It’s like 4” thick. Kidding but there is no weak point on the 577….the depth gauge is thick and the markings are super easy to read, the bevel has pos stops at 22.5 and 45……..the base plate is “honey combed “ …the entire saw is a beast. Made specifically for contractors abuse…..put a diablo framing tracking point blade on and H o L d o n …for the thrill and pleasure of ripping into piles of lumber ………….NoOne has an answer for Any Flexvolt Tool (ok except the recip ) ….Dewalt Domination!!!!!!!!!!!!