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Groves · 04-04-2011, 09:44 PM

The newish DeWalt 12volt Max line, anyone used em?

Plenty of youtube videos out there, but we all know that information directly from CP is unquestionably superior.

I've got their old old old 12V drill and it's crappin out on me, not to mention the pleasantness of a 15second battery life.

Would love to have an impact driver, too, and I see the drill/impact driver combo with two batteries and charger is $199 at Lowes.

What's your experience?

jbwm89 · 04-05-2011, 01:06 AM

18 volt Lithium Skill drill. Outworks the company's Dewalt all day in power and longevity and costs about half the price.

jbwm89 · 04-05-2011, 01:09 AM

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1

Seriously my family owns a Commercial door, hardware and frame business with a hollow metal fabrication shop and for cordless drills (we run about 5 consecutively) we use nothing but this skill drill. For the price it can't be beat.

johnny961 · 04-05-2011, 03:17 AM

Milwaukee stuff is better quality and similarly priced. I used to be a big DeWalt fan years ago but developed a liking for Milwaukee after using them side by side compared to the dewalt stuff at work. Milwaukee's 12 and 18 volt lines have done well so far at work. From what I understand DeWalts quality is down considerably in recent years.

Stryker · 04-05-2011, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shogun

milwaukee > dewalt

also 12v is useless, get an 18v at least

This. I have a Milwaukee 18V Lithium and it is powerful straight to battery life end. Very satisfied with the Milwaukee 18V.

04-05-2011, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

You want 18 volt.

In many cases, yes. But, have you tried any of the newer L/ion compact drivers in the 12V models? Mine have most the torque of my 18V Dewalt or Ridgid at
But your point is valid. If you're running a power drill/driver for a large portion of the day your best performer is probably going to be an 18V model.

04-05-2011, 04:09 AM

Although.... Groves just became an old man. Maybe the smaller/lighter tools might be better for him to hold and transport with his walker.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 04-05-2011, 06:49 AM

We used to use Milwaukee at work until they blew out the warranty. We tested DeWalts and ended up with them and have been happy.

I've got a brand new Milwaukee 12v compact impact driver I'll make a deal on if someone wants it....won it as a door prize and don't need it.

Groves · 04-05-2011, 06:55 AM

I did just officially become an old man, but I've been an honorary member of that club for years.

The ability to send full power for the life of the battery is inherent to the Li-ion batteries, so that feature will exist across all brands.

I can all but guarantee that I own and use more old hand tools than everyone on this board. I certainly lack no brace, drill, screwdriver, automatic screwdriver, old school impact driver, etc.

I do have young kids and a wife, though, and just because I own a flock of hand tools doesn't mean it's not a great convenience to just let the electrons die for a spell and get er done.

My dresses are all calico this season, so what I really need to know is if "it matches".

I'm hoping that those who have actually used a 12VMAX will pipe up, too.

04-05-2011, 08:32 AM

Nobody has used it. DeWalt was late to the game.

**notorious** · 04-05-2011, 08:49 AM

Old Dewalt Cordless = WIN

New Dewalt Cordless = FAIL

WV · 04-05-2011, 08:58 AM

I recently got a Hitachi 12v Lithium and like it a lot. For big jobs I still prefer my corded Dewalt, but normal around the house bs the 12v lithium is more than adequate.

04-04-2011, 09:44 PM
Groves Turning the Corner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, Missouri Casino cash: $2138541	DeWalt 12V Max tools, anyone used em? The newish DeWalt 12volt Max line, anyone used em? Plenty of youtube videos out there, but we all know that information directly from CP is unquestionably superior. I've got their old old old 12V drill and it's crappin out on me, not to mention the pleasantness of a 15second battery life. Would love to have an impact driver, too, and I see the drill/impact driver combo with two batteries and charger is $199 at Lowes. What's your experience?
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04-05-2011, 01:06 AM	#16
jbwm89 MIZZOU Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Saint Joseph Casino cash: $10005040	18 volt Lithium Skill drill. Outworks the company's Dewalt all day in power and longevity and costs about half the price. __________________ "You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
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04-05-2011, 01:09 AM	#17
jbwm89 MIZZOU Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Saint Joseph Casino cash: $10005040	http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1 Seriously my family owns a Commercial door, hardware and frame business with a hollow metal fabrication shop and for cordless drills (we run about 5 consecutively) we use nothing but this skill drill. For the price it can't be beat. __________________ "You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
Posts: 1,076

04-05-2011, 03:17 AM	#18
johnny961 Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in a cave Casino cash: $9956152	Milwaukee stuff is better quality and similarly priced. I used to be a big DeWalt fan years ago but developed a liking for Milwaukee after using them side by side compared to the dewalt stuff at work. Milwaukee's 12 and 18 volt lines have done well so far at work. From what I understand DeWalts quality is down considerably in recent years.
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04-05-2011, 04:09 AM	#21
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Although.... Groves just became an old man. Maybe the smaller/lighter tools might be better for him to hold and transport with his walker.
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04-05-2011, 06:49 AM	#22
mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $9555998	We used to use Milwaukee at work until they blew out the warranty. We tested DeWalts and ended up with them and have been happy. I've got a brand new Milwaukee 12v compact impact driver I'll make a deal on if someone wants it....won it as a door prize and don't need it. __________________
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04-05-2011, 06:55 AM	#23
Groves Turning the Corner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, Missouri Casino cash: $2138541	I did just officially become an old man, but I've been an honorary member of that club for years. The ability to send full power for the life of the battery is inherent to the Li-ion batteries, so that feature will exist across all brands. I can all but guarantee that I own and use more old hand tools than everyone on this board. I certainly lack no brace, drill, screwdriver, automatic screwdriver, old school impact driver, etc. I do have young kids and a wife, though, and just because I own a flock of hand tools doesn't mean it's not a great convenience to just let the electrons die for a spell and get er done. My dresses are all calico this season, so what I really need to know is if "it matches". I'm hoping that those who have actually used a 12VMAX will pipe up, too.
Posts: 2,381

04-05-2011, 08:32 AM	#24
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Nobody has used it. DeWalt was late to the game.
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04-05-2011, 08:49 AM	#25
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2695884	Old Dewalt Cordless = WIN New Dewalt Cordless = FAIL
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04-05-2011, 08:58 AM	#26
WV Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the Holler Casino cash: $10004950	I recently got a Hitachi 12v Lithium and like it a lot. For big jobs I still prefer my corded Dewalt, but normal around the house bs the 12v lithium is more than adequate.
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