Made in USA beat down | Tools In Action

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Carlos OsorioMember since May 2015Jul 12, 2015 6:12 PM CT

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Hugh JassMember since Feb 2015Jul 12, 2015 8:33 PM CT

Wait…what the hell is this tool? The battery doesn’t have a charge indicator? I haven’t seen that since the 20v came out… I love Dewalt but why are they making this piece of shit in the USA? (by that I mean putting on a USA sticker)

Carlos OsorioMember since May 2015Jul 12, 2015 9:23 PM CT

It’s the original drill driver that started the “20v” era. DCD780 compact drill DCD785 compact hammers drill (the one on the video) first to hit the market with the 1.5ah batteries

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Hugh JassMember since Feb 2015Jul 12, 2015 9:43 PM CT

Huh…mine didn’t ship with a USA sticker. I was under the impression they just opened the plant, no? Find it hard to believe this guy bought a 4 year old drill to review with that was in brand new packaging with what looks like an updated charger?

The confusion is real.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jul 12, 2015 9:46 PM CT

Dewalt never stopped making the DCD780/785. Only some of the inventory is made in the USA other production is still over seas.

Hugh JassMember since Feb 2015Jul 15, 2015 11:31 AM CT

DR99 wrote:
Dewalt never stopped making the DCD780/785. Only some of the inventory is made in the USA other production is still over seas.

Oh ok. Still thought that with incremental updates the older versions were phased out. Can’t even believe they’re still making the original batteries when we’re enjoying XR and fuel gauge for some time now.

Gatorb888Member since Nov 2013Jul 15, 2015 10:31 PM CT

Dewalt started building the DCD780C2 and DCD785C2 in the USA back in early 2014 maybe even late 2013. The 780 and 785 drills still come with the 1.5 ah batteries, they do not come with the battery charge indicator. The only 1.5 ah batteries you’ll find with a battery indicator are ones you buy separate off the shelf (DCB201). All other 20v batteries (2, 3, 4, & 5 Amp Hour) come with battery charge indicators. Hope that makes sense.

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015Jul 16, 2015 6:29 AM CT

I seen this guy take apart a makita hypoid and he bitched about 1 or 2 things but for the most part had nothing wrong to say about makita so i dont know he deffinatly knows his shit for sure

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NordrawMember since Dec 2012Jul 16, 2015 12:44 PM CT

This dude seems pretty smart but has a huge chip on his shoulder that is for sure.

krutonMember since Jun 2015Jul 16, 2015 5:23 PM CT

RCWARD wrote:
This dude seems pretty smart but has a huge chip on his shoulder that is for sure.

I think if I hung out with this guy longer than 2 minutes I would probably throat punch him.

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jul 16, 2015 6:44 PM CT

kruton wrote:
I think if I hung out with this guy longer than 2 minutes I would probably throat punch him.
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. Lol!