I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete ru-vid.comUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!
I'm into the DeWalt battery universe. so I love the idea that the tech will be innovating without ditching the tools and connections like they did from 18v to 20v
That's why I like the flexvolt 60v + 20v combo. It covers everything and I can use larger flexvolt batteries on my tools when I need them. The main innovation I want are cheaper batteries.
Nice review Kyle. Nice innovation by DeWalt, but I just converted everything to Milwaukee. Not.going to convert to something else any time soon. Thanks for taking the time to do a tool day video.
You should also review the big boy batteries that Dewalt has to offer. Works extremely well with skill saws. As a framer we only go through 2 batteries a day total. 1 for each saw. They're incredible.
I'm sold! After going through so many older Milwaukee batteries and their many generations, I gave Rigid a try, in large part for the lifetime warranty and replacement on the batteries. I've only just discovered that while the tools are fine, the batteries are average. This looks like it's worth trying for my next serious tool purchase, Kyle - thanks!
glad you done this video! I could definitely hear and see the difference when you ripped with the saw! I have to use a 60 volt 9 amp hour battery to get that kind of drive out of my cordless circular saw. I'm also curious about the flex tools! You done a tools day on them some time back, but you haven't shared any more feedback since to say how you like or dislike them! Thanks for the video! I personally have a lot of Dewalt tools, so this was big for me!
I love your work! Can you explain your feel for the difference between the new Dewalt 20 V Powerstack battery and the Dewalt FlexVolt 60 V Max batteries? Is the 60 V older technology? How about the difference between the tools they run?
Would love to know your opinion on a pneumatic nailer & a battery driven nailer. Are the battery packs just good for brads? Love the info will have to update to DeWalt!
Still not available in Australia. Spoke to DeWalt here they didn't seem to know when they are coming. Wouldn't mind trying them I have a lot of DeWalt.
Take a look at the new Hilti platform( Narron, or something like that) and all their new tools coming out ! Just might be a game changer , especially with the automatically uploaded charging info every time you charge the battery. Pretty cool.
If you aren't yet using the yellow chargers with the fans in them, you should. Keeping the batteries cool while charging them will increase the life of the battery significantly.
I watch that one and the new battery was keeping up with the 5ah battery. The price is the killer for me at 115.00 I hope it can be recharge more that the standard for that price but nothing was covered on the recharging cycle.
Thank you for that review video kyle. To me the power stack battery seemed better and quicker. Over all thank you very much for all your videos I enjoy watching them all my favorite video was the camp build video that was a huge camp. Keep up the great work.
I've never had an issue with the regular 20v. My driver / drills last plenty long. They work fast enough to get any job done too. (I'm not in a race and don't try to screw my fingers to my work) However I tried 20v with a circular saw and brought the saw back. Was useless as it's too weak. Although the new one was stronger in the circular saw it still didn't impress me ... I'll stick with my corded Hitachi... it's been a workhorse. Thanks for the video as I've been wondering about the new battery. Now I know! Good information Kyle
I agree most circular saws are good enough.. most impacts are good enough.. The thing that pi$$es me off is the drills have straight up gone to $hit.. im lucky to get 6 months out of Dewalt or Milwaukee
What is the price difference between the two you know they are going to charge more for it so would it be worth the difference in price how many lithium batteries could you buy for the price of one of the PowerStack batteries that would be the deciding factors for me
Simple: Power density refers to how much power the battery can discharge at once. Energy density is how much the battery can store. The PowerStack has the ability to discharge more of the its stored power.
This will be perfect for overhead applications, for my impact, router, drywall cutting and screw gun, planer, compact blower, ultra compact hammer drill when I use it on extension ladder installing shutters or on tool belt.
Pouch cells are capable of putting out many more amps than the 18650's that are normally used in power tool battery packs. The higher amps being delivered to the motor is why it doesn't stall when you push it through harder.
Only way you're making a tool faster is by increasing the voltage. Its not magic connect some wires between the tool and batt and use a meter to see what V and A each batt is running.
is there a simple explanation of which batteries can be mixed and matched with others please? also, project farm did a test of these just this past week and there are big differences in some areas
The amp hours is a capacity question. Its how much 'power' is in the battery. If the battery is 'more powerful' at the same voltage, then the amperage is higher. If the amperage is higher, then the battery is going to die faster. There is no magic, 2amp-hours is a specific amount of power.
im no electrical engineer, but there is more to it than just that...I wish I understood more, but the way it talks to the tools, utilizes the power, stays cooler, all equate to better statistics
Pouch cells have less internal resistance aka less voltage sag and will also allow more amps to pass. So when bogged down it will drain faster, but it will run more efficiently overall as well.
@@RRBuildings I think he's right on actually. It really is that simple. The new tech will deliver power faster and more efficiently but for a shorter period. Another channel here on RU-vid actually tested it and showed exactly that a few days ago in a more "by the numbers" test than yours. I don't think anyone is playing down the innovation here (and I'm not trying to play down your impressions of it either.) It'll have some powerful applications where it'll excel and others where it won't. DeWalt has a winner here for a lot of people - just wish it didn't cost twice as much. 😁
Is that the regular 6 1/2 lefty skill saw, I am going to purchase one and I want to justify paying the extra for the xr version with the rafter hook which is a must, might just get a aftermarket rafter hook for the regular saw which is cheaper
As a Mac tech I gotta say that iMac power wire, the way it is routed, makes my eye twitch. Maybe attach a small power strip to the underside of that table and plug the iMac into that and the power strip into the socket. Those iMac glass screens are not easy to replace and not cheap. (Eye twitch, twitch, twitch)
I like tools day. It would be interesting if you could have a DeWalt guru explain (in person or remote) what is going on with the battery and how the new kind of battery will actually affect the tools in the long run.
Power is just how fast it provides the energy (watts = VxA). My concern is that they claim less amp-hours of energy and higher power usage, would mean less time to use up the power in the battery pack. If the two packs' specs are true, the old battery will last longer.
You're right about that. Another RU-vid channel did a comparison of the new versus old tech a few days ago. His channel is more of a "by the numbers" type review channel. My takeaway from it was more power but they died faster. In one test, the power delivery of the new battery was similar to a 5ah battery but it died faster than even the standard 2ah. Another thing not touched on here is that it's twice the price. With that said, it'll be better in the right situations (like everything, right?). 😁
To be far the Wh comparison is closer, the standard battery is not 40 Wh it's 36 (3.6 V * 5 * 2 Ah). 20v systems are actually 18v systems (3.6*5=18) there are some 3.7v cells, but nobody uses them and LiFePO4 are 3.2 V but not used in tool batteries AFAIK. Pouch cells have bigger "tabs" giving less resistance, tesla's 4680 cells being the exception for cylindrical cell. The square form factor for pouch over cylindrical cells allow for a denser form factor, think cask wine over bottled wine. The downsides also being the same cylindrical cells are strong pouch cells have a tendency to swell (that causes a lot of problems) and need strong external casing to counter this.
So if this new battery will have twice the life in terms of number of recharges the power stack will take, have they doubled the warranty of this battery? In other words, have they put their money where their mouth is? First question that comes to my mind. God bless and stay well.
I'll be the modern luddite. I'll stick with my DeWalt 5AH cell-based lion batteries. Way cheaper per AH by almost half! (It's really easy to like these new ones when they are given to you.) I can see their value if you are overhead with a driver all day but for line trimmers, blowers, 1/2" heavy impacts, sawzalls, just not worth it. Waiting to see the price of the higher AH versions.
Larry of course, it’s new tech, can’t stick with old forever or you don’t move forward. These are small packs not designed for long term use on high demand tools. You can, but the real savings is in ergonomics, weight, and longevity. What about if you have to but two 5 amp in the same timeframe because their life is halved compared.
Been thinking about upgrading to a new drill and impact, my Makitas are 12v nimh. They didn't even make a full size circular saw back when these were new. I think Dewalt might be something to consider know.
I have mostly dewalt tools. I like Ryobi speaker system though and some of their outdoor tools but as far as power tools I like dewalt. Milwaukee is nice though you get a little more power and the pack out is nicer with Milwaukee it has way more options but I like it all to match so I went with the new toughsystem from dewalt.
Hey nice video man honestly I didn't even watch it LOL I do subscribe to your channel so I have a question I'm down in LaSalle County Illinois probably 45 minutes or an hour from you who's the architect or architect firm you use for blueprints for pole buildings? Preferably someone with background in LaSalle County
sweet, only thing I'm wondering is are the power stack battery's better than flex volt or not ? Maybe someone can answer my question, also are they available across in the UK?
Nature of that type of tool. But, the blades you use, make a huge difference in battery life. Make sure you are using good blades, suitable for the task at hand.
A question for you and the group, when would you as a contractor grab the flex volt batteries versus the new or old 20 volt batteries. I would think high powered stuff like the saw you would be better with a flex volt.
Any time I’m using anything where the motor of the tool will be running for a long time and under a heaven work load (circsaw, sawzal, grinder, ect) I’m grabbing a flexvolt. With things like the nailers, impacts, drills, multi tools (smaller stuff) I’m grabbing a 5 ah (and now these new power stacks). I really don’t notice the weight of a flexvolt on a bigger tool, but I will notice the weight of a nine amp hour flex volton a impact or drill
Seems like new battery is better I’ll stick with my Milwaukee also A quick rip like that was kinda wonky but you already know it was just a quickie Attaboy Kyle keep it guy
You can definitely hear a difference between the two. The PowerStack clearly has a higher power density, vs the older battery’s slight energy density advantage.
Smaller battery is always handy, especially with my 16 hour days! Power stack in the impact sounded like it didn't have to work as hard... Like it knocked less...
Very nice Kyle, since Dewalt sponsored the video did they supply any extras for a give away? I sure could use those new batteries to build my new future building? Keep the tool reviews coming, take care!
so the old NiCad batteries would fade out as they ran out of juice. the Li ion batteries just stop out of the blue. how do these new batteries behave in that regard?
I quit buying battery tools long ago. I wasted too much money on them over the years. I would love to see a company create a "plug-in battery pack" that can turn any cordless tool into a plug in.
