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i have been trying to decide between m18 fuel milwaukee or dewalts lineup.I just read now milwaukee will have a “compact” line rolling out march 1st.. its pretty similar to the XR series from dewalt.. In my travels i found out that the dewalt flex torq line is better than the red shockwave bits etc and for my personal DIY and household woodworking things probably dont need a full sized m18 etc…
im trying to decide between the DCF985 impact (like that it can accept 1in bits for super tight spaces and has a push button bit ejector) and the 3 speeds for small fasteners and 3 leds $229 at home depot with charger and 2 2.0 batteries
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or the DCK281D2 which is a combo kit with the DCD790 20-volt max 1/2 in. drill/driver, and DCF886 20-volt max 1/4 in. impact driver on sale for $259 for 2 tools charger and 2 2.0 batteries
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i know an impact can drill etc and i do fasten more than i drill but this will be my first impact and im not sure which deal is better … 2 tools for a lil bit more or 1 impact with more features… i will primarily be fixing DIY stuff around the house and light woodworking projects and cabinets etc birdhouses dressers etc..
I would go with the combo kit. You’ll find you’ll never end up using the 3 speeds, the push button is only a novelty and the 886 also accepts 1″ bit tips and has 3 LEDS.
No brainer for an extra $30
yeah its basically a free drill for the price of an impact .. i just didnt know if i really need 2 tools or can basically do everything i want with just an impact.. i basically just drill pilot holes from time to time and thought maybe get the better impact etc..
definitely combo kit
Combo kit and stick with dewalt
It is nice to have the combo when you are working on a project and drilling pilot holes and putting in screws. That way you are not changing the drill bit out every time you want to drive a screw.
don’t kid yourself……..go with m12 fuel combo more than you need and the size is nice too……or go all out and get the big brother m18 fuel…..
Although I have a 3-speed impact driver that I have made use of the different speeds in several situations, I would have to say that the combo kit would be the better way to go if you’re going to do drilling as well as fastening.
i would buy this kit – comes straight with 2x lboxx 2’s. bought that kit about 2 years ago (just without the lboxxes from lowes for the same price)
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( i know not everyone likes bosch, more dewalt nuts here) 😛 😛
what do you guys think of something like this to start me off .. (all my other bits are non impact and assorted brands etc)
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWA2T40IR-FlexTorq-Driving-40-Piece/dp/B00GMXFK3G
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Well I say he should wait and stick with Milwaukee 🙂
yeah but the new milwaukee compacts will be like $200 each and no combo sets out .. i mean i can wait but from reading the tech specs the dewalt has more torque and weighs less
I’m with Madman, for the price the Bosch is a great deal and they have a ton of woodworking tools too. I’m hoping big red and yellow starting poppy ding out more tools (cordless) for woodworking
i was really trying to get something future proof and brushless
I have that same Dewalt bit set its been good to me so far. I like the magnetic screw holder. With Dewalt you only get a 3 year warranty verses 5
good drills are future proof – they will last for years.
if you go brushless on a drill, you can easily add 100-200€ depends on bare tool or as a kit.
well i already planned on dropping $300 on my impact or drill set.. are there any better deals out there under $300? and brushless adds like 50% more runtime and no parts to break
you can preorder the milwaukee combo kit (out march 1st) but its $269
would it be better than the dewalt combo?
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Wow u gotta tuff choice on ur hands man I have the Dewalt set and lovem but I also have some tools from milwaukee and I love them 2 though I haven’t tried milwaukees fuel hammerdrill and impact I’m super happy with there 1/2 inch impact, blower and right angle 3/4 ratchet I’m kinda afraid if I do pick up the fuel set I might jump ship…
ya that kit looks definitely pretty cool
right now nothing can touch m18 fuel under $1000 and the new kit is not a hammer drill
I was able to buy the kit and swap/trade the driver for the dcf895 and I would probably go with the kit if that’s not an option. Absolutely love the brushless drill and the 895 driver is awsome. I use the 3 speeds quite a bit too. But my vote goes to the dewalt kit.