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expired Posted by chessnerd • Jan 1, 2022
Jan 1, 2022 8:10 PM
DeWalt Xtreme 12V Max 3/8" Brushless Cordless Drill w/ 2-Batteries & Charger
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Before all the haters start commenting on how real men only use 20v, 60v, or some other ridiculous thing. This drill is plenty for most jobs including professional jobs. I recently drilled 50 1/2" holes in joists and studs with a spade bit while running electrical wires and this thing handled the job perfectly. I have plenty of larger (and heavier) drills but why use something heaver than I need?
Sure if you can only get one drill get a 20v. But if you can have more than one, this is a nice addition to your set.
Most DeWalt chargers will charge 20v and 12v. Some (flexvolt chargers) are only 20v/60v. The included charger should do 12v/20v so if you already have 20v tools.. you can share a charger.
To me if you are going 12 volt then a barrel battery makes more sense. Milwaukee / Bosch style. Give it that real compact size. If I were to do it again I'd probably go 20v. But i'm happy with the power of my Fuel 12v. They need a updated circular saw and jigsaw though.
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Before all the haters start commenting on how real men only use 20v, 60v, or some other ridiculous thing. This drill is plenty for most jobs including professional jobs. I recently drilled 50 1/2" holes in joists and studs with a spade bit while running electrical wires and this thing handled the job perfectly. I have plenty of larger (and heavier) drills but why use something heaver than I need?
Sure if you can only get one drill get a 20v. But if you can have more than one, this is a nice addition to your set.
Most DeWalt chargers will charge 20v and 12v. Some (flexvolt chargers) are only 20v/60v. The included charger should do 12v/20v so if you already have 20v tools.. you can share a charger.
Then I got the 5 Skill 12v tools for $99.
But now that I read lot about stuff and actually started doing things at new home and fixing stuff with friends in their homes, we learn new stuff and may need the saw, impact wrench, circular saw, etc., thinking should I be getting the Ryobi brush less Hp tool kit, for about $290 for 5 tools with impact wrench. Over period of time, the battery dies and interchanging of batteries across board makes sense.
I haven't yet used any of the power tools. Out of all, Dewalt looked good to me from look and feel, but I think it may get expensive when I build all tools from it. Its 12v system too.
If I do a lot of DIY stuff, at least I could spend or make myself justifiable, but if I do occasional stuff, I am not sure of keep building expensive stuff.
Still having these tools unopened, thinking which one to return, I might have missed the best deals during bf, but I didn't know what I need then. It gets confusing when you start from scratch and just getting started with new diy with less help.
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Why is it suddenly popular?
To me if you are going 12 volt then a barrel battery makes more sense. Milwaukee / Bosch style. Give it that real compact size. If I were to do it again I'd probably go 20v. But i'm happy with the power of my Fuel 12v. They need a updated circular saw and jigsaw though.
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To me if you are going 12 volt then a barrel battery makes more sense. Milwaukee / Bosch style. Give it that real compact size. If I were to do it again I'd probably go 20v. But i'm happy with the power of my Fuel 12v. They need a updated circular saw and jigsaw though.
I'm brand agnostic. Give me the best thing for the best price. Including tools.
I do have lots of DeWalt becuase it ends up cheap buying kit deals and selling off the extras. But that's added hassle.
For most Joe DIYs, a cheaper brand of a kit on sale is probably the best value....Craftsman, Ryobi, Hart, etc.
If you are making money with your tools, feel free to brag about your brand. Its still meaningless, but whatever makes the time pass quicker...