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Milwaukee electric 1/2" impact disaster in the making.

Glad to hear they are making good the replacements. That's what counts. Shit happens.

When i was running a large tool operation, i had a whole pallet of makita sawzalls go bad within a few days. Got it handled through a rep, but they sure could have made it easier...
 
tRustyK5 said:
I just pulled the trigger on DeWalt DCF891 mid torque. Torque Test ranks em #1 and was at a loss for words. Good enough for me, and packaging/weight/etc seems better than the high torque impacts.

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im heavily invested in mellow yellow... dates back to a decision i let a former employee make... but, since its too late to change now, i went with that model mid torque.

I do not like or appreciate the "smart" functions on these... its got a variable trigger for crying out loud -that negates any reason for it to decide for me when it should go full speed or how hard to hammer... If i say go, then GO!. -if i didn't need full power, I would not have squeezed the trigger so hard!

at least the "smart" feature can be turned off.

overall, I'm happy with it.


The size/weight of their full size models are cumbersome for something that i want to take on the trail and actually use around the garage for generic tasks... and i briefly had the 3/8 anvil model (the one that looks like a standard 1/4 impact driver), and it was garbage, it actually had less power than my 1/4inch impact driver with a 3/8 square dive adapter in the chuck. "no thanks" to the little 3/8 anvil one as well.

-edit- just looked at mine - its actually the 894 mid range... must be the old model now. 330-350flbs -ish? bought the tool only, and for its size/weight/price, im happy. this new 891 model looks like the same size- must be a monster.
 
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The smart feature, or "precision wrench" can be used in reverse too, for say loosening a lug nut. It will go full power in reverse until it senses the nut is loose, then will stop preventing you from accidentally slinging your nuts across the garage. Similar for say installing lugs, it'll zip them snug + without accidentally over-torquing them, then you can grab your torque wrench.

I saw on another tool review channel the 891 busting loose a fastener at 900 ft/lbs.
 
scouthead said:
im heavily invested in mellow yellow... dates back to a decision i let a former employee make... but, since its too late to change now, i went with that model mid torque.

I do not like or appreciate the "smart" functions on these... its got a variable trigger for crying out loud -that negates any reason for it to decide for me when it should go full speed or how hard to hammer... If i say go, then GO!. -if i didn't need full power, I would not have squeezed the trigger so hard!

at least the "smart" feature can be turned off.

overall, I'm happy with it.


The size/weight of their full size models are cumbersome for something that i want to take on the trail and actually use around the garage for generic tasks... and i briefly had the 3/8 anvil model (the one that looks like a standard 1/4 impact driver), and it was garbage, it actually had less power than my 1/4inch impact driver with a 3/8 square dive adapter in the chuck. "no thanks" to the little 3/8 anvil one as well.

-edit- just looked at mine - its actually the 894 mid range... must be the old model now. 330-350flbs -ish? bought the tool only, and for its size/weight/price, im happy. this new 891 model looks like the same size- must be a monster.
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I used to share your opinion on the smart features, but after getting used to my new 1/4 makita with smart controls, it kicks ass. Yes, i can vary the trigger, and have used it a lot. But, say, driving drywall screws? The mode for that makes it way more consistent, especially if you are going to drive 1000 in a row.
 
tRustyK5 said:
The smart feature, or "precision wrench" can be used in reverse too, for say loosening a lug nut. It will go full power in reverse until it senses the nut is loose, then will stop preventing you from accidentally slinging your nuts across the garage. Similar for say installing lugs, it'll zip them snug + without accidentally over-torquing them, then you can grab your torque wrench.

I saw on another tool review channel the 891 busting loose a fastener at 900 ft/lbs.
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but, IT HAS A VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER NOW


I guess if I were to hand the thing to my ex girlfriend and say, "I'm going to light a cigar and drink a beer -stick this on the nut, change my tire, and don't F anything up..." in that situation, handing it over in the safety mode would be pretty useful. that could happen?

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also, fyi: Only ME gets to decide how and where I sling my nuts.
 
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dhcomp said:
I used to share your opinion on the smart features, but after getting used to my new 1/4 makita with smart controls, it kicks ass. Yes, i can vary the trigger, and have used it a lot. But, say, driving drywall screws? The mode for that makes it way more consistent, especially if you are going to drive 1000 in a row.
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that must be on a 1/4 impact driver, not a full sized impact wrench?

either way , not a feature I'm familiar with for drywall.
 
Big Ray said:
Yeah, if I had waited I would have bought that.
I got the most of the good parts in today. This is the main one, still waiting on a bearing..

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hopefully they all swap over... if they do... and this was not driven by another design change somewhere... then someone's head should roll for taking that gamble. They had an excellent reputation for cordless impact wrenches.
 
scouthead said:
that must be on a 1/4 impact driver, not a full sized impact wrench?

either way , not a feature I'm familiar with for drywall.
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Yep. On a 1/4 drive one. But my new 1/2 doesn’t have modes, so only input I can provide. Wish my 1/2 did.
 
Think I'm gonna skip the Milwaukee and buy this one.

Pretty much because the torque rating is close enough and we already have like 6 18+ batteries and 2 chargers in my shop.

I haven't had any issues with the Ryobi stuff yet, so I hope this one's ok too lol.

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run what battery u have, I haven't tried any battery adapters for brand x battery on brand Y tool. Anyone have experience with the adapters
 
I've had a chance to use the DCF900 a few times now and it's an absolute beast, however, it is on the larger size and I've had to bust out the pneumatic a few times to fit into tighter spaces...may have to pick up the DCF891 to add to my collection hehehe.
 
My 891 just showed up last night. Apparently I need to wait until Xmas before I can use it. :blush:
 
Got the last part in Tuesday. Going to try and swap everything out this weekend.
I did charge the batteries today.
It has a shit ton of torque!
 
tRustyK5 said:
My 891 just showed up last night. Apparently I need to wait until Xmas before I can use it. :blush:
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WHAT???!!

no.

unacceptable.

you have posted, therefore our need to see cool stuff is greater than whatever



also, whomever said that to you is trying to get out of buying your cordless Halloween sawzall, AND your cordless vibrating thanksgiving multitool, AAAAAND the black Friday yellow leaf blower (but works on all colors of leaves)...


:angry1::angry1:Im all worked up about this :angry1::angry1:
 
scouthead said:
WHAT???!!

no.

unacceptable.

you have posted, therefore our need to see cool stuff is greater than whatever



also, whomever said that to you is trying to get out of buying your cordless Halloween sawzall, AND your cordless vibrating thanksgiving multitool, AAAAAND the black Friday yellow leaf blower (but works on all colors of leaves)...


:angry1::angry1:Im all worked up about this :angry1::angry1:
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OK, some pics. Then back under the tree...lol

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There ya go!!
 
I got that Ryobi today.,. Yeah, that things a beast.
 
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