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All of the New Dewalt Tools From Their 2017 Media Event

Sep 8, 2017 Benjamen 53 Comments

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Bridgestone Arena

Dewalt held their 2017 media event in the Rehearsal Hall of BridgeStone Arena, in Nashville, TN. Bridgestone Arena is home to the Nashville Predators and was host to the Professional Bull Riding series event that was the cap of the media event Friday night.

I’d like to thank Dewalt for inviting us to their media event. The standard disclaimer applies for this event: media event hosts often cover airfare, hotel accommodations, food, and in some cases entertainment.

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We’ve established that this year’s Dewalt Media Event in Nashville wasn’t as large as last year and didn’t have as many new tools, but there were still plenty of brand new and recently released tools to fill the 13,000 square foot hall.

Here, I’ll give you a quick look at most of the tools we saw at the event, but I’ll skip most of the ones Stuart has already covered in his post: The Top 5 New Dewalt Tools From Their 2017 Media Event.

In order to make this long post easier to digest, I’ll break the tools into categories and provide a table of contents:

Table of Contents

  • Cordless Nailers
  • Brushless Grinders
  • Plumbing/Electrical
  • Saws
  • Measuring Tools
  • Hand Tools
  • More Cordless Tools
  • Storage
  • Concrete/Dust Extraction
  • Software/Connectivity
  • Licensed Tools

Inside the Dewalt 2017 Media Event

This is just going to be a quick overview. If you have questions about a particular tool, you can ask in the comments, or you can wait until we post more details on select tools in later articles.

I’ll begin where we started the day: the new cordless nailers.

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Cordless Nailers

Dewalt Nailers Group Shot

Dewalt has expanded their line of 20V Max Cordless nailers with four more tools:

  • 20V Max XR 18 Ga Brad Nailer
  • 20V Max XR 18 Ga Narrow Crown Stapler
  • 20V Max XR 15 Ga Angled Finish Nailer
  • 20V Max XR 18 Ga Flooring Stapler

All of the new nailers feature tool-free depth adjustment, multiple fire modes, and a low nail lockout. Here’s a closeup photo of the 18 Gauge Flooring Stapler

Dewalt 20V Max 18 Gauge Flooring Stapler

I didn’t include the DCN890 brushless 20V concrete nailer with the other brushless nailers because it was in a completely different rotation.

Ben trying out the Dewalt 20V Max concrete nailer

I got a chance to try it out, and it was pretty impressive. I’ve never used anything but a powder actuated nailer to drive nails into concrete, and so I was really surprised how quietly and easily it drove the nails into concrete.

Dewalt 20V max brushless concrete nailer

They also had an accessory pole for the concrete nailer for fastening high above your head.

Dewalt Concrete nail gun ceiling pole

There’s more than one way to make nailers more portable. One way is to make them larger, but more self-contained. The other is to make it easier to take your air with you.

Pneumatic nailers can be lighter and much more compact than battery operated models. For users who prefer using air nailers, Dewalt recently announced a FlexVolt compressor. Since you don’t have to keep the nailer close to a power outlet and can take it with you, you don’t have to lug around as long of an air hose.

Ridgid and Dewalt cordless compressors

Using identical pneumatic nailers, they compared the performance of the Ridgid 18V cordless compressor with the Flexvolt 60V Max compressor while firing them as fast as the participants could manage. One guess which compressor could keep up in the demo.

Note: the above image is not an accurate comparison of the size of the two compressors. I was just trying show both in one photo.

The Ridgid has a 1 gallon air tank, and the Dewalt FlexVolt a 2.5 gallon tank. The Dewalt also has a higher maximum operating pressure and higher airflow rating.

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Brushless Grinders

 

Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Die Grinder

Dewalt has an all new line of corded and cordless brushless grinders. When they say grinder, mostly they mean angle grinders, but they are also introducing a new 20V Max brushless die grinder. It features 3 speed ranges, a variable speed trigger, and an LED light.

Here are some of the other new brushless grinders Dewalt is releasing:

  • 20V Max XR 4.5″ Angle Grinder (DCG413R2)
  • 20V Max XR 5″ Flathead Grinder (DCG413FR2)
  • 20V Max XR 1-1/2: Die Grinder (DCG426M2)
  • 5″/6″ Paddle Switch Small Angle Grinder (DWE43244N
  • 5″ Brushless Slide Switch Small Angle Grinder (DWE43231VS)

The press release also says there are “ten additional units ranging from 4.5” to 7” size options with a variety of switch options and variable speed available on some models.”

Dewalt Used Tether

The grinders that can’t be locked on (like the paddle switch grinders) will also be tether-ready. Above is an example of a tether that has been “inactivated.” You can see the red area exposed which means the tether has done it’s job in keeping a tool from falling and now needs to be replaced.

Dewalt 20V Max 5inch flathead grinder

Here is the 5″ Flathead grinder, designed for working in tight spaces.

This demo shows the difference in stopping time between one of Dewalt’s new Brushless Angle Grinders and a Metabo Grinder with Fast Brake. Besides the fast stopping time, the brushless grinders feature an E-clutch that shuts it down when the wheel is pinched.

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Plumbing and Electrical

Dewalt Electrical Tools

Most of these electrical tools are mentioned in Stuarts post a year ago about Dewalt’s trade focused tools, like the cable cutter, the die and die-less crimpers, and threaded rod cutter. What’s new this year is the 20V Max cable stripper.

With the cable stripper, Dewalt now has a line of power tools for every step of terminating an electrical cable with a connector. The process goes like this: You use the cable cutter to cut the electrical cable. Then you feed the end of the cable into the cable stripper to expose the conductors. Finally, you crimp on the connector with either the die or dieless crimper.

Here’s a closer look at the stripped cable, albeit a little blurry.

Stuart’s Note: Hey, that’s me! The cable stripper takes a few tries to get the hang of it.

Wire stripped with Dewalt cable stripper

The result – a stripped cable ready to be connected.

Dewalt Drain Snake

Dewalt also demonstrated the new 20V Max Drain Snake which we’ve previously posted about  and the 20V Max PEX Cold Expansion Tool.

Dewalt 20V Max PEX expander

The cold expansion tool can handle type A PEX from 3/8″ up to 1″. Made in Charlotte NC, the tool comes with 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ head and is compatible with other competitors heads.

Dewalt is also coming out with a food-grade grease to use with it.

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Saws

Dewalt 20V and 60V circular saws now with rafter hooks

First off, they talked about how they added a rafter hook to the 60V Flexvolt circular saw and the DCS570 20V Max brushless circular saw they introduced in the spring. The updated saws are currently shipping, but they are the same model numbers as the saws without rafter hooks, so you need to be careful when buying one if you want the rafter hook.

Unfortunately, there is no retrofit for adding a rafter hook to the several thousand saws that were sold before the design update.

They also talked about the 20V Max Compact Reciprocating saw and the break away blades, but there’s no new information about those tools.

Dewalt FlexVolt Rear Handle Saw

Next up was one of the stars of the show, the rear-handled 60V max blade-left framing saw. One thing Stuart didn’t mention in his first look was that Dewalt claims the saw can deliver 2400 max watts of power. That’s impressive. For comparison, the max power you can derive from a 15A outlet is 1800 watts.

Dewalt Flexvolt Tracksaw

This spring Dewalt launched their Flexvolt 60V Max track saw. The DCS520 uses a 6-1/2″ blade to get cuts of 2-1/8″  at 90° and 1-5/8″ at 45° when it’s on the track. The best price I’ve seen is about $580 for a kit with a 59″ track, 6Ah FlexVolt battery, and charger.

Buy Now: Bare Tool | Kit |  Kit with 59″ Track (via Acme Tool)

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Measuring Tools

Dewalt DW030 laser distance measure size vs their 9 foot keychain tape

I missed getting any photos of the new laser distance measures at the show, but I can show a comparison photo I took at home of the new DW030PL — the device that Dewalt is claiming to be the smallest laser distance measure on the market — with their 9′ keychain tape measure. They also recently announce a 65′ and 100′ laser distance measurers as well.

Dewalt XP Tape Measure Coating Demo

Dewalt is launching a new 35′ XP tape in September for $40. This is the tape with the dual spring technology and 13 foot standout that is already available in 25′. Shown here is an example of how tough the new blade coating is (top).

They took a 60 grit sanding block and ran it 30 passes over an XP tape and a competitor’s tape. The sandpaper barely touched the coating XP tape, but it exposed metal on the competitor’s tape. Obviously this test can be biased, the presenter could have pressed harder when sanding the competitors tape, but it was an effective demonstration nonetheless.

Dewalt 20V Max Rotary Lasers

Although they’re not strictly new, Dewalt was showed off their 20V line of rotary lasers. This model has a roll cage that protects the laser, an IP67 rating, and comes in a T-Stack box with batteries, charger, and all the accessories packed in a foam insert. It’s available in both green and red.

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Hand Tools

After the nailers, they showed us their new line of sledge hammers and axes with carbon fiber over-strike protection. The carbon fiber is not meant to make the hammers and axes lighter, it is there to make them 25% more durable.

Sledge Hammer with Carbon Fiber Over Strike Protection

Here’s the new sledgehammer.

Dewalt Axe with Carbon Fiber Strike Protection

Here’s the new 4.5 lb ax.

Somewhere in all this I missed the aviation snips. And since Stuart’s already covered the carbon fiber stapler, we’ll leave that out too.

Dewalt stubby flex head and soft handled ratchets

Dewalt also briefly showed off several new ratchets. They have a new line of 180° flex head ratchets, a stubby ratchet for low and fast torquing, and a line of ratchets with a bi-material handle for a more ergonomic grip.

Dewalt Stubby Ratchet

Here’s the stubby ratchet – isn’t it cute?!

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More Cordless Tools

Dewalt mid range brushless impact driver

Dewalt introduced a new 20V Max 1/2″ Mid-Range impact wrench to fit between their compact and high-torque impact wrenches. This impact is only 6.95″ long, weighs under 4lbs with a 5Ah battery, and can deliver up to 330 ft-lbs of torque. It’ll come in both hog-ring and detent anvil style.

They did mention a line of Flex Torque screwdriver bits for impact applications that they are introducing next year. They have a torsion zone which allows them to flex 15% in release and relief. That’s all the information they had and I did not get any photos.

Dewalt tripod light illuminating dark hallway

The 20V Max fan and tripod light have already been covered, but I still wanted to show you a photo of the tripod light illuminating a dark hallway at the show, given how impressive it was.

Another totally new tool for Dewalt is their 60V Max dual-handled paddle mixer. It’ll be available in Q1 of 2018. The battery is completely enclosed to prevent contamination and it has a variable speed dial to control the speed for different mixing applications.

Stuart’s Note: I demoed the mixer, it’s incredibly powerful while still being manageable to use. The controls were especially convenient to access.

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Storage

Dewalt ToughBox Piano Box

It was interesting how Dewalt decided to spend all their time talking about the ToughBox models they already had on the market and completely ignore the new piano boxes they are about to release. These new boxes open on the front and top to give you easier access to the 16 gauge steel shelves and floor of the box. The 49″ high and 31″ deep boxes will be available in 49″ and 61″ widths

Dewalt 36 and 52 inch rolling storage combos

Dewalt is going all black on their new 36″ and 52″ chest and cabinet combos. These are consumer retail-focused models, similar to the previous yellow-colored ones, positioned a step below the industrial-focused storage units they showed off last year.

Dewalt 60 inch rolling workbench

They are also introducing a 60″ rolling workbench with pegboard. Rather than using a sliding mechanism, the pegboard fold backwards to store against the back. It also has a charging drawer that’s lockable with the rest of the workbench.

Dewalt rolling workbench with charging drawer

Both the rolling workbench and storage combos have 5″ x 2″ casters, drawers with 100 lb full extension slides (the bottom drawers have two per side), and will be available Q4.

Dewalt Tough System Van Racking

Adding onto their Tough System racking line they introduced a tall and short racking system for vans.

As you can see in the above photo, the arms fold out of the way when the racks aren’t being used. This low profile solution allow you take out all the boxes and use the full capacity of the van for materials if you need it. The short rack will run $199 and the tall $249. Dewalt will have an online configurator where you can drag and drop boxes onto the system and order your custom configuration.

Stuart’s Note: This van racking system was designed with Sortimo and is crash-tested.

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Concrete/Dust Extraction

Dewalt introduced one new anchoring product to expand their “Dewalt engineered by Powers” line: the Mini-Undercut+ anchor.

Dewalt mini undercut plus concrete anchor

The Mini-Undercut+ is designed to be used in post tension slabs where the wire tendon is very close to the underside of the slab (the slab above is upside down). If you were to breach the wire while installing an anchor, you’d be looking at a very expensive repair. So the Mini-Undercut+ works in a 3/4″ deep drilled hole and accepts a 3/8″ rod.

Dewalt Dust X Plus System

Dewalt’s Dust X+ is a cordless adhesive installing system that is ICC approved for installing adhesive anchors. It consists of a Portable Power Station, FlexVolt 60V Max 1-9/16″ SDS Max Combination Hammer, a dust extractor, and SDS Max hollow bits.

This system drills the hole and completely removes the dust so the hole is ready to accept the anchor and epoxy.

Dewalt HEPA Dust Filter Box

They also talked about their new HEPA filter box that will fit all three drill bit shrouds for their SDS Max Hammers. If you already own a drill with one of these dust extractors, to become Table 1 compliant all you have to do is purchase the new filter box.

Dewalt is introducing these dust control systems to make their users Table 1 compliant. Their thought is that as long as their customers are using Dewalt products correctly they are automatically compliant with the New OSHA Silica Standards.

Table 1 compliance requires three things: a HEPA filter, a filter cleaning mechanism, and a commercially available shroud.

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Software/Connectivity

This year Dewalt has built on their Tool Connect platform again with several new bluetooth-enabled tools, a connector that allows Tool Connect to track any 20V Max tool, and a tag that allows Tool Connect to track any tool or material at the jobsite.

Dewalt BlueTooth Adapter

Stuart covered most of the information about Tool Connect in this post. One of the interesting things I gleaned from the presentation was that the only way you can remove the Bluetooth adapter from the tool is to bring it to the service center (or take the tool apart?, shhh).

Dewalt Bluetooth Tag

The IP68 Bluetooth tags will be available soon. They’ll have a sealed battery that can’t be replaced but will last 3 years.

Dewalt Mesh Wifi System

They went really in-depth into the new WiFi Mesh system. This $1500, IP67 rated unit can deal with dust, cold, heat, and rain. The first unit needs AC power and an ethernet connection. Every unit after that in the network only need AC power. They estimated that you need one unit for every 10,000 square feet.

The units will create a self-healing mesh network to provide wifi access over the entire jobsite. If a unit fails or gets damaged, the mesh network will compensate for the lost unit, but there may be degraded coverage in the area.

They gave an example of Mortenson Construction piloting this product. They said it saved at least 10 minutes a day and 2% off the bottom line of their labor costs. The take away was that unless you are running a commercial construction site, this really isn’t for you right now. They hinted at extended capabilities that might be useful for a smaller job site, but wouldn’t answer direct questions.

Dewalt showed off two pieces of software to make specifying structural anchors and Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) systems easier.

Dewalt Design Assistant example

Dewalt Design Assist is made for the structural engineer. It supports all of Dewalt’s structural anchors and has all the international design codes built into its rules.

Dewalt Hangerworks example screen

Dewalt Hanger Works is a plugin for Autodesk’s Revit building information modeling software. You model the PEM systems you are going to install and Hanger Works figures out where all the hangers need to go.

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Licensed Tools

Dewalt Industial Rack

While I was supposed to be paying attention to the accessories spiel, I walked over to the back where Dewalt had several additional products on display that wouldn’t be in the rotations — products like the industrial rack above.

Stuart’s Note: There will be 2 sizes of racks, and the main benefit was said to be easy setup. 2 units can combine to form a workbench. Each unit will come with a mix of wire and engineered wood shelving.

Dewalt Foot Wear

Dewalt has several new footwear options, including a shoe with breathable Kevlar webbing.

Dewalt 60V Max 68000 BTU Jobsite Heater

Hidden among the products in the back was a 20V Max, 68,000 BTU jobsite heater. I did some searching and Dewalt does have some “portable” propane jobsite heaters that require 120AC for the forced air, but this runs off a 20V Max battery so you don’t need an AC service. Living In Minnesota, the first thing I thought when I saw this little heater is that it would make ice fishing more enjoyable.

Dewalt 1400 peak amp jump starter with compressor and USB

You may have noticed in the last few months that Dewalt has been sneaking new battery chargers, inverters, and other automotive products into the automotive section of the hardware store. This 1400 peak amp jump starter with compressor and USB charging is already in stores.

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Wrapup

This was just a quick overview of all the products Dewalt presented at their 2017 media event in Nashville. Are there any tools you think we missed? What is your favorite new tool? Do you want more information about any of the tools shown here? Let us know in the comments — or wait for us to write more detailed posts about the products we find the most interesting.

And in case you missed it, there are a few more of the new tools discussed here:  Top 5 New Dewalt Tools From Their 2017 Media Event

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About Benjamen

Benjamen Johnson grew up watching his dad work as a contractor and woodworker. He became an electrical engineer and took an interest in woodworking. Check out Ben's projects at Electronsmith's 3D Prints or Instagram.

53 Comments

  1. The yeti

    Sep 8, 2017

    Wow looks like a fun trip. Did u catch any concerts . Wish I had a few of the nail guns.

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    • Benjamen

      Sep 8, 2017

      I got out to a few bars Thursday night with some local music.

      Dewalt had a pretty good band at the closing dinner:
      https://www.instagram.com/p/BX86LjzBEFD/?hl=en

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  2. Hilton

    Sep 8, 2017

    It looks like Makita and DeWalt are the only ones doing anything in the market. Is Bosch asleep?

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    • Jim Felt

      Sep 8, 2017

      Ja. Or so it would seem.
      Okay. At least in North America.
      Thank goodness for eBay.

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    • Benjamen

      Sep 8, 2017

      Umm…I swear Stuart and I were just at another tool companies media event.

      https://toolguyd.com/new-milwaukee-tools-nps17-2017-teaser/

      Or don’t they count for some reason?

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      • fred

        Sep 8, 2017

        Yes indeed. For the US market, my take is that Red and Yellow brands seem to be duking it out with Teal still getting a punch or two in while Blue seems a bit disinterested. Cordless is much the focus – maybe based on what tool buyers want – or on profitability for the makers – or a combination of both.

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  3. mike douglas

    Sep 8, 2017

    you forgot the cooler boxes !
    (I guess not needed in Minnesota)

    cheers

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    • alex

      Sep 8, 2017

      Is the cooler compatible with the tough system? That would be cool!

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      • Benjamen

        Sep 8, 2017

        Yep, forgot the coolers, see http://dewaltcoolers.com/

        Nope, not compatible.

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    • Stuart

      Sep 8, 2017

      I’m saving my excitement for the USA-made version.

      Reply
  4. Joe

    Sep 8, 2017

    Specs on the cooler, 20v chain saw, any new batteries coming , 10ah, 3ah small pack…???

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    • Benjamen

      Sep 8, 2017

      I did not see a 20V chainsaw at the show. I could have missed it, but the only chainsaw by the OPE display was the Flexvolt 16″

      Is this the one you are talking about?
      http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/dewalt-dccs620b

      $129 at ACME right now.

      I didn’t include any of the OPE because Stuart covered the lawnmower and everything else in the display has been out since spring.

      Good catch, I missed getting a shot of the cooler. They didn’t talk about them, but here’s a link: http://dewaltcoolers.com/

      I didn’t catch any mention of new batteries.

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  5. Nathan

    Sep 8, 2017

    did not know about the automotive inverter/starter whatever that is. will need to look that up – shame it’s not say a flexvolt thing. I know I know odd as it is I wouldn’t mind if one of those used a replaceable tool battery.. so I can keep it in the car – and every month or so take out the batteries and swap with others I keep for my other stuff – and always have charged and ready. etc etc.

    I know I’m an odd duck.

    Also that sledge hammer is interesting but I prolly wouldn’t buy one.

    tool box looks interesting. I don’t need one but I could want one pretty easily.

    and all the rot over the wireless router (and that software suite) I like it. Makes lots of sense. Now Dewalt – take said mesh router – partner with ubiquity if you would please – but rig up the next model to use AC and or battery (pick one doesn’t matter). such that I can run for ______ on a battery charge say 4+ hours. But I like the idea it is however not for everyone.

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    • Benjamen

      Sep 8, 2017

      They said making the router battery powered wouldn’t be practical, WiFi takes too much power. For the current aim of the product I can see their point. These are an install once and forget it for the rest of the 24 month job.

      I could see maybe a having a different model of router that a charges battery for backup purposes, so you don’t lose WiFi if the power goes out temporarily. Definitely at a lower price point.

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      • Nathan

        Sep 8, 2017

        well I said I was odd. I’d like to have something I can run without needing the power line there. IE I put one module out at the hangar it’s plugged in and on the ethernet cable – it’s sister mesh product is out on battery 50 yards – whatever – away. I have power on my plane but it’s 400 cycle, 115Vac – can’t use that and I can’t use the 24Vdc. so a battery rig would be nice. It’s on thing I like the powerstation for – I guess it would be nice to know how long the power station would run their current product.

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  6. Steve M

    Sep 8, 2017

    Any new 12V tools? Or is DeWalt abandoning that line?

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    • Brian

      Sep 9, 2017

      LOL. 40v and 18v will both see updated tools before 12v gets a new tool.

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      • fred

        Sep 9, 2017

        As others have opined, Milwaukee’s M12 line is dominating (at least in the US) the 12V class of tools. Perhaps Dewalt is not selling enough of the 12V tools that they have. And Bosch’s 12V line may be doing well in Europe. So maybe they have decided to concentrate on a class of tools where their arch rival Milwaukee has less of a presence.

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    • Stuart

      Sep 9, 2017

      They’re not abandoning the line.

      In conversation with one of the product managers it was hinted that there might be some new tools being developed.

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      • fred

        Sep 9, 2017

        I hope that’s true – as it would be nice to see added competition in the 12V tool category.

        Not to be pessimistic or doubt their veracity – but over the years we had assurances from reputable suppliers that they would never abandon a product line or item that we incorporated into our manufacturing process.
        My thought was that “one should never say never” – because circumstances often develop that dictate a change. We recognized that companies , including our, make decisions based on what they think is in their best interest.
        Our experience taught us that we should not be wedded to a single supplier or a special product – particularly if that item could not easily be substituted. We found that most suppliers would not tell you that they were about to change or abandon a product unless they thought it in their interest to get you to buy up the remaining stock.
        If a toolmaker were to support the notion (even if only rumors) that they were going to abandon a product line – particularly if the implication that batteries or parts would become in short supply – that would probably devastate sales of their remaining stock.

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  7. Doug

    Sep 8, 2017

    Nice write-up, Ben. Yes, 2400 watts for the new circular saw is impressive. That is the same number that Metabo reports of their LiHD 2x18v tools, using the new 20700 cells – a rotary hammer and a 9″ grinder. DeWalt’s battery has 15 cells, compared to 20 total with Metabo.

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  8. Nathan

    Sep 8, 2017

    I forgot to say – that mid range impact wrench interests me as that works better around my garage I don’t need 1200 ft-lbs of torque when I can’t fit it under the back of the car to take out the differential.

    and while I don’t need/want that die grinder I know a guy that’s going to buy one.

    OH and that fan does actually interest me also.

    Reply
  9. RedShirt

    Sep 8, 2017

    I used to work at IT trade shows. Yeah, good times.

    Reply
  10. Dog bert

    Sep 8, 2017

    Does Ridgid ever hold media events?

    Reply
    • Stuart

      Sep 9, 2017

      No, but they do participate in Home Depot events.

      Reply
  11. Roger

    Sep 8, 2017

    What about that 20V fan? When about that 20V fan? And that lawn mower… Any news about a compact 20V power station?

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    • JD

      Sep 8, 2017

      The fan is available for order now @Acme tools.

      Reply
    • Stuart

      Sep 9, 2017

      I mentioned the fan here: https://toolguyd.com/5-new-dewalt-tools-from-2017-media-event/

      Looked good, felt good, was quiet.

      Reply
  12. Jeff

    Sep 8, 2017

    I noticed in your previous post about the event you mentioned a 20V x 2 lawn mower.
    Any more details about that?

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    • Benjamen

      Sep 9, 2017

      Here’s a summary of the press release
      — two batteries work simultaneously (we think that means parallel)
      — works with FlexVolt batteries
      — brushless motor
      — 20” metal deck
      — folding handle for upright storage
      — front and back carrying handles
      — mulch, bag, or discharge grass clippings
      — on-deck LED light board tells you how much charge you have

      Model number DCMW220P2 will come with two 5Ah batteries (charger?) for $400 in early 2018.

      Some other things you can see from photos
      — single lever height adjustment.
      — doesn’t appear to be self-propelled

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  13. ca

    Sep 8, 2017

    Those jerks put a rafter hook on the saw after I bought it…

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  14. Szymon

    Sep 9, 2017

    I’m interested in the 12V line. Any news on that?

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    • Stuart

      Sep 9, 2017

      Not at the moment.

      Reply
  15. Shan

    Sep 10, 2017

    Ok, every year for the past few, I have gotten my first peek at the new Dewalt lineup from discussions here. I admit it – for me it’s fun and exciting to see the products and/or hear about them.
    In addition, every year someone talks about their preference for lines other than Dewalt in the comment(s) section. For me it begs the question, how can anyone and I mean ANYONE look at all those cool Dewalt products and not simply go bonkers with excitement at where this company is going?
    Dewalt seems to have expanded so dramatically over the last few years that even were I not a devotee of their tools, I’d have a hard time not being impressed. I wish I could afford it all. The hell with whether I need any of it!
    Thanks for the view Stuart & Ben, and sorry to act like an excited kid on Xmas.

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    • fred

      Sep 10, 2017

      Glad to see that others get excited about tools. Very interested yes – going bonkers probably not for me anyway. Over a 40+ year career, I made my livelihood in good measure from businesses that relied on tools to get the work done. Improvements in tools that resulted in increased productivity or enhance safety were always a good thing.

      I continue to have an interest in new tool development and thus am a regular reader of this blog. Dewalt, once a “one-trick-pony” company – making radial arm saws was transformed by Black&Decker (now SBD) to being a preeminent tool brand – selling a broad line of power tools plus hand tools and storage solutions. I applaud that. But I was always realistic enough not to “fall in love” with or be “wedded to” any one tool company – reserving that emotion to my wife and family.

      The competition that SBD-Dewalt adds to our tool-buying options is indeed a very good thing – but its also good that they have others (like TTI-Milwaukee and Makita) to compete with – giving them an incentive to innovate and all of us tool buyers some choice.

      At one time the only phones you could buy in the US were colored black and made by Western Electric (an AT&T subsidiary). Innovations were slow in their introduction but the phones were solid. I think most of us prefer that we now have a plethora of phone choices and that innovations seem to come quickly. To use that analogy, we could live with only yellow tools, but it is nice that others make theirs in red, teal, blue, green etc. and that we can see that Dewalt is not the only one to innovate.

      Reply
    • JC

      Sep 11, 2017

      One word…..competition. They have been forced to expand by the onslaught of innovation from Milwaukee. Dewalt does have a handful of tools that I would currently choose over the Milwaukee version and I have done so.

      Reply
  16. Ryan

    Sep 10, 2017

    I thought I heard somewhere they’re going to start offering their flexvolt sidewinder circ saw with a blade left option… is that true?

    Reply
  17. Harry

    Sep 10, 2017

    Do you have any additional information about the new flex head ratchets, the screwdrivers, rails of bit sockets, crowfoot wrench set (pictured on the peg board above the new tool cart/work bench) , or any other tools aimed at mechanics? When will they be available?

    Reply
    • Benjamen

      Sep 11, 2017

      They literally spent 30 seconds on the hand tools by the metal storage. I gave all the info I had from the show, but I’ll do a little digging…

      The only thing I can find more info on is the screwdrivers:
      http://www.dewalt.com/products/hand-tools/screwdrivers-and-hex-keys

      Reply
  18. JC

    Sep 11, 2017

    Dewalt was a step or two behind with most of what they introduced. Tools that come out after your competitors and yet your tool has less performance. Only interest is in the compressor and the blade left framing saw. I love Milwaukee but they just don’t seem to have an answer for 18vX2 platforms or Flexvolt in terms power. Wish they would make an X2 blade left framing saw.

    Reply
  19. Nathan S

    Sep 11, 2017

    I like that DeWalt is making efforts to manufacture in the US; it does tilt my purchase decisions toward them.

    Do you know if that track saw is domestically made? Any idea on how it might compare to a Festool TS55 (besides being cheaper than the corded Festool).

    Reply
    • fred

      Sep 11, 2017

      Here is one comparison review:

      http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/track-saw-review/

      They like the Makita as a budget saw – with Mafell and Festool as top tools.

      I have a TS55 – a bit underpowered compared to the75 – but that’s to be expected. Cut edge is excellent top and bottom on most materials. Dust collection is very good. Festool’s rail connectors are a joke – and to solve the issue I bought a 2700mm guide rail that was insanely expensive. Betterley now makes a rail connector that supposedly solves the problem.

      Reply
  20. Marc C.

    Sep 11, 2017

    Is there a cordless ratchet wrench, any size battery, at all?? I used to only have dewalt. I still got several old 18v, 12v, the adaptor for the batteries, of course, I got several of the lithium ion battery tools and still havent seen an ratchet wrench from Dewalt that’s cordless.
    That ended up forcing me to go buy a “red” one from another tool maker. Well, as a result of thet, I ended liking the power of the 12v red one, A LOT. And, the power of the 12v impact. Which in turn also enticed me to buy another tool from the red place to go with that starter set because I already had the 2 batts and charger. I like that tool also!
    I’d have never known if there simply wouldve been a cordless ratchet wrench too by now. And I promise you this, I waited, waited, and waited forever before finally, one day, just saying I’m tired of waiting(I had read they were coming from Dewalt a long time before choosing to elsewhere) and went and bought red. So now, Dewalt has lost 3 tool sales and possibly a lot more now that I’ve tried these other ones and liked them. Anyway, just my story of events. Hopefully not a common thing for Dewalts sake.

    Reply
    • Stuart

      Sep 11, 2017

      Yes, from Mac, compatible with Dewalt 12V Max battery packs.

      https://toolguyd.com/mac-dewalt-cordless-impact-wrenches-ratchets-drills/

      Reply
  21. Marc C.

    Sep 11, 2017

    Has Dewalt introduced a cordless socket wrench yet that I dont know about? I know they have an air one, one for an air compressor. Not the same though, at all. thanks!

    Reply
    • Stuart

      Sep 11, 2017

      Not yet.

      Reply
  22. Matt

    Sep 12, 2017

    A 15A circuit is only good for 1440W. Standard breakers in North America are only rated to sustain 12A loads. They might do a 15A/1800W load for a brief time for a couple cuts or something, but if you have a 15A sustained load you’d need to go with a 20A circuit so you’d be good for 16A/1920W 😀

    I have a question about the stripper….. It’s good for #6 to 750CU/900AL which is awesome, but…
    A. How hard is it to change sizes?
    B. How much are the cutters?
    C. How long to the cutters last?
    Y. Why can’t this be an attachment for a drill?! The clutch I guess, but it looked like a normal drill until I started looking around and realized it was it’s own thing, which is cool but another tool. US pricing seems really good. Hopefully it’s not too bad up here.

    Reply
    • Benjamen

      Sep 13, 2017

      A. How hard is it to change sizes?
      There’s a bushing kit that comes with the tool. You just choose the correct bushing and insert it. They said something about lifting a tab, but I didn’t fully catch it. The cutter is the same for every size . Only the bushing changes.

      B. How much are the cutters?
      Didn’t say, but see the next answer.

      C. How long to the cutters last?
      They said the cutters shouldn’t wear out — insulation is soft. But you can always damage it, so it is a replaceable part. Again no mention of price.

      Y. Why can’t this be an attachment for a drill?
      Control: the tool maxes out at 50RPM.
      E-Clutch: if the tool binds it it less likely to damage strands — or worse yet the tool itself. Plus it also protects the user. You can debate the merits of their answer, but that’s what they told us.

      Reply
  23. CRSmith

    Sep 13, 2017

    Hi,

    Does anyone know when the mid range impact will be released?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Benjamen

      Sep 14, 2017

      The press release says fall 2017

      Reply
      • CRSmith

        Sep 14, 2017

        Sweet. Thanks man.

        Reply
  24. John Fal

    Sep 21, 2017

    I found one of these Dewalt 20v Max heaters. Don’t see how to attach a pic. ? But I lucked into one new in the box from lowes and they had it to come in as a nonstock item. ?

    Reply
  25. Patrick

    Apr 18, 2018

    When will the DWE43244N be released for sale.

    Reply

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