In addition to a brushless impact driver, DeWalt recently announced several new tools in their 20 Volt Max (18-volt tools) product line.
Unlike the impact driver, these tools feature conventional motors, but all kit versions will come with the new fuel gauge battery.
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3/8-inch Compact Impact Wrench(Available April 2012) Features: 1,560 in.-lbs. torque, hog ring anvil (socket retainer), three LED headlight.
DCF883L2 kit with two 3.0 A-h batteries ($269), DCF883B bare tool ($129). |
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1/2-inch Impact Wrenches(Available June 2012) Features: 300 ft.-lbs. (3,400 in.-lbs.) torque, variable speed trigger, electronic brake.
With hog ring anvil: DCF889HL2 kit with two 3.0 A-h batteries ($329), DCF889HB bare tool ($169).
With detent pin anvil: DCF889L2 kit with two 3.0 A-h batteries ($329), DCF889B bare tool ($169). |
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Jigsaw(Available April 2012) Features: 0-3,000 spm, four orbital settings, tool-free blade change.
DCS331L1 kit with one 3.0 A-h battery ($279), DCS331B bare tool ($149). |
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4-1/2-inch Cut-Off Tool(Available May 2012) Features: 6,500 rpm, enclosed handle design, tool-free guard adjustment.
DCG412L2 kit with two 3.0 A-h batteries ($299), DCG412B bare tool ($119). |
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5-1/2-inch Metal Cutting Circular Saw(Available July 2012) Features: 3,700 rpm, 1 11/16-inch cut depth, LED headlight.
DCS373L2 kit with two 3.0 A-h batteries ($359), DCS373B bare tool ($199). |
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| Michael Springer has worked as a high-end remodeling contractor and is the former Executive Editor of Tools of the Trade. |