20V cordless tools I’m waiting for

After the Dewalt media event 2015 I feel a bit dissapointed with what they showed. Milwaukee had some more interesting tools at their event IMO.

Everybody has said that 2015 is the year for Dewalt to shine, but so far I’m not that impressed.

What I’m hoping for in the 20V cordless line at this moment is:

 

-Updated jigsaw with barrel grip (maybe brushless, but that will increase the price tag of course)

-Brushless, more powerful circular saw

-Brushless angle grinder

-Brushless compact impact wrench. Take the technology from the new DCF899 and smash it in the form factor of the DCF880

 

These new tools will keep me on the yellow path and not mix in to team red. Not that I would mind those tools from Milwaukee but I intend to stick to one 18V/20V platform

Having only just got into dewalt the past few months, I’ve been slowly picking up what tools they have gone brushless with, so far I’ve the,

Multi tool

Framing nailer

Combi drill

Impact driver.

Like you I would also like to see a new jigsaw with barrel handle and brushless grinder. I’ve still got the sds dch274 to save for in the meantime then hopefully the 16g nailer comes along. But seen other companies with there brushless versions of tools you need is quiet tempting to make you wanna mix colours, hopefully like me you have corded versions to keep you tied over till dewalt catch up

Turner85 wrote:

Having only just got into dewalt the past few months, I’ve been slowly picking up what tools they have gone brushless with, so far I’ve the,

Multi tool

Framing nailer

Combi drill

Impact driver.

Like you I would also like to see a new jigsaw with barrel handle and brushless grinder. I’ve still got the sds dch274 to save for in the meantime then hopefully the 16g nailer comes along. But seen other companies with there brushless versions of tools you need is quiet tempting to make you wanna mix colours, hopefully like me you have corded versions to keep you tied over till dewalt catch up

So far I’ve got the multi tool DCS335, drill/driver DCD990, impact driver DCF895 and the recip saw DCS387 in the cordless range. Must say I love all of them and waiting for a reason to need the DCF620 screwgun and hopefully the upcoming cordless brad nailer, haven’t seen a glitch of that yet but I am pretty sure it will come out since they now released the cordless finish nailer.

Moitas wrote:

After the Dewalt media event 2015 I feel a bit dissapointed with what they showed. Milwaukee had some more interesting tools at their event IMO.

Everybody has said that 2015 is the year for Dewalt to shine, but so far I’m not that impressed.

What I’m hoping for in the 20V cordless line at this moment is:

 

-Updated jigsaw with barrel grip (maybe brushless, but that will increase the price tag of course)

-Brushless, more powerful circular saw

-Brushless angle grinder

-Brushless compact impact wrench. Take the technology from the new DCF899 and smash it in the form factor of the DCF880

 

These new tools will keep me on the yellow path and not mix in to team red. Not that I would mind those tools from Milwaukee but I intend to stick to one 18V/20V platform

AGREE!! I love My Dewalt Tools but I was hoping for a brushless circular saw and brushless angle grinder and brushless sawzall :}

Moitas wrote:

So far I’ve got the multi tool DCS335, drill/driver DCD990, impact driver DCF895 and the recip saw DCS387 in the cordless range. Must say I love all of them and waiting for a reason to need the DCF620 screwgun and hopefully the upcoming cordless brad nailer, haven’t seen a glitch of that yet but I am pretty sure it will come out since they now released the cordless finish nailer.

Ive only just realised there’s dcd990 and dcd995, are both these pretty similar. How do you find the recip, are the vibrations as bad as I’ve been reading.

I keep looking for a 20v random orbital sander also.

Trim guy I agree be nice to see someone put out a good 18 or 20 sander they do come in handy had the ryobi but the quality isn’t there

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Turner85 wrote:

Ive only just realised there’s dcd990 and dcd995, are both these pretty similar. How do you find the recip, are the vibrations as bad as I’ve been reading.

That’s right. The only difference on those tools is that DCD995 has hammer mode, which I don’t use and don’t want to pay extra money for.

I really like the saw thou I haven’t had the pleasure to use it for full work days and don’t have much to compare it to. It’s not the fastest saw by any means and might have more vibrations than other top models out there, but the compact size makes up for that IMO.

If you’re looking for a compact cordless one for smaller jobs, I say go for it!

Trim guy wrote:

I keep looking for a 20v random orbital sander also.

  

dg1127 wrote:

Trim guy I agree be nice to see someone put out a good 18 or 20 sander they do come in handy had the ryobi but the quality isn’t there

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I’ve come to understand that many would want a cordless orbital sander and I can understand that (who doesn’t want everything cordless nowadays :P) I don’t use sanders that much so that’s why it’s not on my list.

Keep on filling the list with tools that you would want guys. And perhaps some of the Dewalt reps here at the forum can keep our hopes up.

Maybe a little random for most folks, but I’m pulling for a cordless power planer. Now hear me out. The only time I see a need for a powered hand plane is when the stock is too large to fit in a stationary planer and when you’re hogging off too much material to use a manual hand plane. That means beams and timbers, which for me means timber framing. Squaring timbers happens commonly happens on-site without a power source available. So a cordless power planer would be good times.

I’m hoping for a compact 18ga cordless brad nailer.

splinter puller wrote:

I’m hoping for a compact 18ga cordless brad nailer.

Will be dancing on bananas the day they release that nailer 😀

Dewalt air nailers took over my local aisle at Home Depot. I’d also be in favor of 20v smart “precision” point brad and finish guns.

I could use a 20v handheld planner too.

Bigmikez wrote:

AGREE!! I love My Dewalt Tools but I was hoping for a brushless circular saw and brushless angle grinder and brushless sawzall :}

Oh my god!! I dream about a brushless recip from Dewalt way to much, I think I have a problem :/

Justin Hernandez wrote:

Oh my god!! I dream about a brushless recip from Dewalt way to much, I think I have a problem :/

. Don’t worry justin …..ur not alone 😉

Bigmikez wrote:

. Don’t worry justin …..ur not alone 😉

I knew someone would understand

im with you on the more power circ saw

Moitas wrote:

After the Dewalt media event 2015 I feel a bit dissapointed with what they showed. Milwaukee had some more interesting tools at their event IMO.

Everybody has said that 2015 is the year for Dewalt to shine, but so far I’m not that impressed.

What I’m hoping for in the 20V cordless line at this moment is:

 

-Updated jigsaw with barrel grip (maybe brushless, but that will increase the price tag of course)

-Brushless, more powerful circular saw

-Brushless angle grinder

-Brushless compact impact wrench. Take the technology from the new DCF899 and smash it in the form factor of the DCF880

 

These new tools will keep me on the yellow path and not mix in to team red. Not that I would mind those tools from Milwaukee but I intend to stick to one 18V/20V platform

Finish nailer. Where is the DAMN FINISH NAILER… :-[

whh wrote:

im with you on the more power circ saw

The DCS391 has bin updated to type 10,going from 460w to 760w and more rpm, it is coming out from stock here in EU as we speak

KWC wrote:

The DCS391 has bin updated to type 10,going from 460w to 760w and more rpm, it is coming out from stock here in EU as we speak

That’s a considerable jump, going to eat batteries for breakfast… brushless XR? 

I think a (brushless?!) 7-1/4″ cordless circular saw is in the works…. 

Mr.Yellow I hope ur correct man that would be awesome!!

We want brushless and we want it in black and yellow and we want it now!!!  ;D

Mr. Yellow wrote:

I think a (brushless?!) 7-1/4″ cordless circular saw is in the works…. 

 

Drat, I was hoping for this year. The most current model isn’t bad though, just wish it had more torque to keep the blade at speed. My biggest issue is it loses a very considerable amount of RPM with the slightest resistance making the cut less clean and slower to perform. 

With all of the people looking for a brushless circ saw and recip saw you would think that would be on top of Dewalts to do list!

I wouldn’t mind a brushless jigsaw with an updated design (smaller)…

I don’t remember were I heard this from but Dewalt said that there none bl recip competes with others brushless recip, so they don’t feel the need to make one. T.I.A has a tool fight video and the Dewalt only lost by a few cuts 

Justin Hernandez wrote:

I don’t remember were I heard this from but Dewalt said that there none bl recip competes with others brushless recip, so they don’t feel the need to make one. T.I.A has a tool fight video and the Dewalt only lost by a few cuts

I think it’s important for a tool manufacturer to keep their existing models for sale when upgrading to new brushless models since brushless models tend to be much more pricey. Everyone don’t care for the top notch, most powerful, longest runtime that money can buy but care more for reliability for a older more experienced tool and perhaps more “bang for the buck” since lower price tag than the newer brushless model that come out.

Even thou many like to see the new models come without brushes these days

Just my toughts on the matter.

The truth is we don’t know how long brushless tools will last there’s more points of failure if the electronics go out the tool is done. Brushed tools no doubt will outlive brushless tools the first power tool had brushes and there still around today for good reason. I want brushless but if the tool failed on me after the warranty the parts will cost more than the tool, and I would be so pissed I would beat it up with a hammer, if the brushes go out there just a few bucks.

Justin Hernandez wrote:

The truth is we don’t know how long brushless tools will last there’s more points of failure if the electronics go out the tool is done. Brushed tools no doubt will outlive brushless tools the first power tool had brushes and there still around today for good reason. I want brushless but if the tool failed on me after the warranty the parts will cost more than the tool, and I would be so pissed I would beat it up with a hammer, if the brushes go out there just a few bucks.

That’s a part of what I tried to explain in my last post 🙂

I’ve been told I don’t pay attention very well..lol

Moitas wrote:

I think it’s important for a tool manufacturer to keep their existing models for sale when upgrading to new brushless models since brushless models tend to be much more pricey. Everyone don’t care for the top notch, most powerful, longest runtime that money can buy but care more for reliability for a older more experienced tool and perhaps more “bang for the buck” since lower price tag than the newer brushless model that come out.

Even thou many like to see the new models come without brushes these days

Just my toughts on the matter.

while some charge a premium for their BL models , but Dewalt only charges about $10 more making it an easier decision. Though Justin has a great point about reliability and longevity.

William S wrote:

while some charge a premium for their BL models , but Dewalt only charges about $10 more making it an easier decision. Though Justin has a great point about reliability and longevity.

I guess you are blessed with that in US. Here in Finland the price difference is larger than that.

Hmmm, the post I made regarding that don’t really make sense then since the majority at this forum is from the states. Apologies about that then if I may have seemed like a fool 😛

Moitas wrote:

I guess you are blessed with that in US. Here in Finland the price difference is larger than that.

Hmmm, the post I made regarding that don’t really make sense then since the majority at this forum is from the states. Apologies about that then if I may have seemed like a fool 😛

no need to apologize, you are right in that most companies do charge a major premium and I was mainly talking about the drills .For example the DCD995B is $149 and the DCD985B is $139 . I won’t name and names but one company that does charge a larger premium has a red shell. 😉

If I only knew what red tools you’re talking about.. j/k

haha no but I do realize that they make great tools and the extra price is warranted. I would have no problems owning and using red,green,blue,yellow,orange,etc etc. whatever gets the job done.

Hey which ever battery is charged I use 

yeah well I just got the dewalt DCD995 but am definitely intrigued by the upcoming Milwaukee hammer drill

There both good drills 

I own the DCD990 and am so happy with it so I don’t feel like getting the new milwaukee at all 😀

Moitas wrote:

I own the DCD990 and am so happy with it so I don’t feel like getting the new milwaukee at all 😀

You got a good head on your shoulders 

Justin Hernandez wrote:

You got a good head on your shoulders 

HAHA, I do love my 995 as well but I hear that the hammer function punishes the user more than other brands.

Haha, Tell them to grow a pair

William S wrote:

HAHA, I do love my 995 as well but I hear that the hammer function punishes the user more than other brands.

I have the 995. I think it’s a fantastic drill. I use it mostly for drilling and occassionally as a hammer drill. For anything more than a couple handfuls of holes of moderate size (1/4″ and smaller)  I use the Bosch RHH181 brushless rotary hammer drill. Dewalt has one know and I’m sure it’s comparable. The rotary hammer drill is a lot faster especially when you get into the 1/2″ or 5/8″ diameter hole and with the sds bits, they will not lossen up. The 995 is a powerful drill and the only complaints I’ve seen had to do with clutch setting but I didn’t buy the drill to do finish work. I doubt I’ll ever you the clutch settings especially the very low settings they seem to be complaining about. I use the 795 for most small to moderate jobs and it’s  much lighter to handle for most jobs but when it comes to drilling 1/2″ holes in wood with a speed bit or auger bit, the 995 shines. To attach sill plates the 995 eats 1/2″ holes for foundation anchor bolts through treated wood especially with the Bosch daredevil bits. Your average compact drill just won’t do that job very well and wasn’t designed to. 

yeah I hear you about the hammer drill function being used for smaller projects and holes. If I do need to drill 1/2″ or 3/4″ etc holes I’ll just borrow the hilti from work.As for the 995 it is a great drill but I wish they would have kept the mode selector and I’m not sure why they only have 11 clutch settings. Maybe like you mentioned its not for finishing work so 20 settings aren’t needed.

Mr. Yellow wrote:

I think a (brushless?!) 7-1/4″ cordless circular saw is in the works…. 

anymore word on this?

Nothing so far about a 7 1/4 brushless circular saw. Dewalt isn’t as into brushless tools as other brands. Who knows as they do keep things under wraps pretty good.

it’d be nice to offer a 7 1/4 saw with brushless motor.  the battery would last a lot longer and the full blade just makes sense. i use the 36volt saw a lot, but dewalt doesnt support that range much, and the batteries are really expensive.

William S wrote:

yeah I hear you about the hammer drill function being used for smaller projects and holes. If I do need to drill 1/2″ or 3/4″ etc holes I’ll just borrow the hilti from work.As for the 995 it is a great drill but I wish they would have kept the mode selector and I’m not sure why they only have 11 clutch settings. Maybe like you mentioned its not for finishing work so 20 settings aren’t needed.

The 995 is great and can handle 3/4″ holes all day. I liked how it’s 2nd gear could handle stuff that you would have to use 1st gear on other drills. But with that said, I returned 2 995’s in a month and have moved on to the new gen2 hammer drill. I can now drill those same 3/4″ holes faster and in high speed. I think the 995 was a noticeable step up from my 985 despite loosing some features but this new Milwaukee drill blows them both away.

I’d definatley like to see a revised Jigsaw and Trimsaw in the 18v/20v platform