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That’s good to know. Lowe’s had this set for $28, I thought I might as well give it a try. They had some other sets on clearance as well.

Yeah it’s a lot of different brands trying to make their own system. I think Lowe’s needs to stick to like 3 systems that they can carry and display. It gets a little too hectic with 5 brands and having the different sized boxes scattered across the store.

I think they’re the same battery just different look.

I’m not sure if there’s any power difference, but there’s a couple minor cosmetic differences between the two.

@@GearSpinTools I know that the gen 2 has more power and an improved chuck, but I’ve heard that the gen 1 has a better clutch and less of a soft start.

Yeah for everyday use they are on the heavier side. I was doing some planting and drilling holes with an auger and the Flex was great to use with its power. For that application the weight wasn’t an issue at all.

@@GearSpinTools I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the middle finger on my right hand is crooked due to the knuckle being messed up. When I was trying to drill parallel to the ground with the Flex, the groove between the rubber and the plastic underneath the trigger kept digging into that knuckle. That was the main reason I went with Ridgid. It has plenty of power for my needs, and there is no groove underneath the trigger.

Thanks, first impressions are pretty good. I’ve got a 12v Bosch sander which feels great in the hands but the battery runs out pretty quick with 2Ah batteries so I think I could get much more sanding done with this one.

Hey, Kaleb. I think SoAlz said the Dewalt is pretty good.

You can remove & clean the goo from the inside. That’s what I did with a few of my batteries but then I had the issue of the lights start flashing not long after and I couldn’t use the batteries anymore.

I believe this set goes on sale every year for Black Friday/Christmas. I don’t remember seeing on sale for any other time.

Dewalt kitted with drill and 4Ah batteries is $329, Makita kitted with drill and 5ah batteries is $419.

You can get that exact same Makita, AND a hammer drill, 2 5AH batteries, charger, and the bag... For $419...

No it’s not because he’s not drilling through concrete and using the hammer function. He has both drills on drill mode, not one on drill and the other on Hammer.

Yes, the hammer function on the Bosch shouldn’t give it any advantages in this video as both were in drill mode.

Lol, no problem you influenced me to test these 2 drills. I’m slowly creeping closer in subs but your putting out great content so keep it up. 👍

@@GearSpinTools We will both get there, eventually.

The Pittsburgh version has been out for a while, I believe there’s several other brands that have a similar jack as well. My guess it’s the same manufacturer that makes them all for the different brands.

@@GearSpinTools That would be my guess, as well. There are only a handful of tool manufacturers in the world, and their tools rebranded with many different names. I found out that Duralast tools are made by the same manufacturer as Husky. They’re just rebranded versions of Stanley and a few others.

Walmart & Home Depot probably didn’t want to compete with each other over Ryobi sales so they made a whole new Hart brand.

@@GearSpinTools Yeah, I think Ryobi pays for a lot of shelf space at Home Depot. I think it's a shame, since Ridgid is actually the Home Depot house brand.

@donotrobme, if Hart is equal to Ryobi, I would probably choose Hart. I own a few Ryobi tools, which are mostly OPE, but the color makes me cringe a little bit every time I look at them. lol

Yes indeed

Yes, agreed

@@GearSpinTools Ironically, I think the grip is better on the Milwaukee brushed M12 tools than on the Fuel. It's due to the ribbing on the rubber, and I pointed this out to my local Milwaukee rep.

@@DiligentDave1966 That’s interesting I’ve never held the brushed m12. I guess I’ll have to take a look at the demo next time I’m in the store.

@@GearSpinTools I have an old M12 brushed set that was $99 during the Father's Day sale several years ago. At the time, I didn't know a lot about power tools. The M12 Fuel combo must have been fairly new to the market because it seemed to be sort of pricey. Anyway, the grip is still fat on the brushed set, but the ribbing in the rubber makes it feel less awkward than the fuel version.

I don’t think the selector felt weird to me, but Metabo does seem to have a looser switch than other brands.

@@GearSpinTools The selector on the 620 inch pound model that I got felt so loose, I was worried that I might accidentally bump it out of position while using the drill. I took it back and tried a different one, but it was the same as the first one. I ended up getting a refund, and I was sort of bummed because it was on clearance. It would have paired nicely with my triple hammer impact driver.

Metabo does have some really good sales/clearence if your patient.

If you mean the older batteries with a steam, then you would need an adapter.

Yeah harbor freight jacks are the way to go when they’re on sale.

Yes

Not sure, I haven’t used any of their jacks. I’d check online reviews to see what other people say.

Yeah agreed, although with their current battery platform how much more compact can they really make it.

@@GearSpinTools I agree, and I wish Milwaukee would have adapted a slide on battery, with the M12 line, like Dewalt did with their 12v power tools. It would have made for better ergonomics.

I believe Dewalt has been developing new impact drivers, so that will be exciting to see when they get released.

@@GearSpinTools Supposedly, the DCF860 is going to compete with everyone else. I’ve seen a couple of videos where the newest impact wrench body broke because it has too much power, though. Hopefully it is an isolated case, and it doesn’t happen with the impact driver. I really think Dewalt should also increase their warranty period to match the top competitors.

That’s a good way of putting it, the Ridgid is quite strong for a compact.

Very well could’ve been any one of those factors.

@@GearSpinTools I know that the clutch in the one I got was really inconsistent. I was going to test out some new bits with it, but it was all over the place with depth. No matter what setting I put it on, it would either drive the screw too deep or slip before driving the screw flush. I could never find a good setting, and that’s the main reason I returned it. I could have exchanged it, but my old Dewalt is still kicking and the clutch is spot on at 15.

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I believe so, as long as your multi tool uses the velcro backing.

@@GearSpinTools That’s good to know. Someone gave me a Ryobi oscillating tool, but the little nubs on the sandpaper adapter were messed up. I found a replacement on Amazon, and I’ve been thinking about seeing if it works halfway decent.

I’d have my money on the Dewalt for that head to head.

@@GearSpinTools I haven’t been able to get the 777 to drive a 1” Diablo spade bit through a 2x4 in speed 2, but it consistently cuts out with only about 1/4” left. It might make it through with the bits you’re using, though, judging by how the M12 Fuel performed in your other video. What bits are you using? The 777 is rated at 340 UWO, just like the 708 Atomic, but the 777 has proven to be stronger than the 708 in my comparisons.

@@DiligentDave1966 Their spyder stinger spade bits.

@@GearSpinTools I haven’t tried those because I got the Diablo on clearance. I’m all about saving money lol. By the way, I have been mentioning the Craftsman brushless combo for awhile. As far as I can tell, it’s literally a rebranded version of the DCD777, DCF787 combo I have, except the drill is rated at 350 UWO. Maybe the Craftsman version tested stronger than the Dewalt, for some reason.

Yeah, the flex brand is kinda just in free for all at Lowe’s.

@@GearSpinTools I don’t know what is going on there lately. They’re seemingly trying to get rid of the Kobalt XTR line, too, which doesn’t make any sense. That is, unless they got a huge contract with Dewalt.

@@DiligentDave1966 Yeah, and Metabo is gone from some Lowe’s as well.

@@GearSpinTools It’s a shame, but Bosch and Metabo HPT just don’t sell very well in America. SoAlz has mentioned it a few times. I still kick myself for not getting the 36v hammer drill kit when it was on clearance. I didn’t get it because I wanted a drill, impact driver combo. The 36v triple hammer impact driver was still over $200. Sure enough, the triple hammer went on clearance, but the drills were sold out by then. 🤬😭

@@DiligentDave1966 Yeah I hear you, I don’t think I ever saw those 36v kits near me but maybe I didn’t pay close enough attention. Interestingly the Lowe’s closest to me actually expanded the Bosch tools they carry.

Thanks for sharing that, I think you made a video on them if I’m not mistaken. I’ll have to go back and watch it.

@@GearSpinTools "At least their power tools are good" is the title. Hercules, Bauer and Dewalt Flex Torq are way better Flex when it comes to Phillips bits. I still prefer Torx, though.

Yeah it sucks, if I weren’t making videos with it I wouldn’t keep it.

@@GearSpinTools It’s a great way to show people what not to buy. I’ve heard that the Ryobi impact driver and impact wrench are decent, though.

@@GearSpinTools Getting a damaged and returned Bosch didn't exactly thrill me. I would have exchanged it, but I'm really picky about grip and balance. The Bosch 490 just felt a little awkward to me, so I got a refund. I'm keeping my eye out for something else.