#20v max

Stream & Charge

Enjoy working while you stream your favorite music and charge your phone with the new DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker.  The DEWALT Bluetooth Speaker will fully function with 12-Volt, 20-Volt, or DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries and also comes with an AC power cord so it can be used corded.  The cord plugs in where the battery would attach, so this is not a charger for your DEWALT batteries.  At the time this article was written, the speaker has an MSRP of $99 bare tool.

For a small Bluetooth speaker, the dual 3-inch woofers deliver great sound with a good amount of bass.  There are multiple items that set this Bluetooth speaker apart from others.  The reinforced, impact-resistant housing and metal grille along with a robust carrying handle show the durability.  Packed inside that durability are some cool features.  The handle doubles as a mobile phone stand that holds the user’s device and displays the screen. An additional storage tray is available under the handle.  Next to the handle is the USB outlet and the AUX input if you did not want to play music wirelessly.

Battery life with the 20-Volt 5.0 Ah battery was more than excellent.  We used this Bluetooth speaker in cold weather each night by the fire for a combined runtime of over 12 hours and the battery still had one bar of 3 lit.  Outdoors, the sound was still excellent with a good amount of bass.  If you are looking for a nice durable way to listen to music and charge your phone, this is it!

BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Multi-Purpose Inflator Is Quick, Strong And Versatile

I received a BLACK+DECKER™ 20V MAX* Multi-Purpose Inflator for the purpose of this review.  All opinions are my own.

  We never really think of the value a proper inflator provides until we actually need one.   A couple of days ago, I ran into a situation where I was fixing up a broken moving dolly.  The dolly was a fairly expensive one but had been battered about and It was so bad, I had to…

The Dewalt 20V MAX Jobsite Fan Can Refresh Your Worksite, And Your Home

Disclosure: Dewalt provided me with a 20V MAX Jobsite Fan for the purposes of this review. All opinions are my own.

For years I have been looking at Dewalt tools with the intent to add them to my collection. While they are primarily marketed to a contractor based clientele. However, I also have a large number of friends who are weekend handymen.  While their tool selection can be all over the…

The New DEWALT DXSTAH025 Rolling Shop Stool was built using the same powder-coated, industrial grade steel uprights and crossbeams as our 4 ft. storage rack.  Made for professional use, this rolling stool also fits perfectly into a high-end homeowners garage!  Unlike many other rolling stools on the market, the DEWALT model has a very comfortable foam-padded seat with a  360 degree swiveling pneumatic piston.  The seat height can be adjusted 4.5 inches from its lowest of 22 inches to a maximum of 26.5 inches.  This allows for adjustment for a comfortable seating position for the task at hand.  The seat cover is a rip-resistant textured vinyl.  Under the seat is a wire grid lower shelf provides an ideal place to store necessary tools and supplies.  This area is really nice for pliers, but it does not work very well for sockets as the grate is fairly large.  There are nice swivel casters that are bolted to the metal frame.  Also in the box are glass-filled nylon feet along with a set of leveling shims.  If you do not want to roll around, these feet provide a stable footprint and also lower the stool by 3-1/2 inches.

Price the DEWALT Rolling Shop Stool | DXSTAH025 at The Home Depot

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-24-in-H-x-16-in-W-x-16-in-D-Adjustable-Shop-Stool-with-Casters-DXSTAH025/304354683

DXSTAH025 Features

360° swiveling and foam-padded seat

Pneumatic adjustable seat adjusts stool height from 22 in. to 26.5 inches

Storage shelf under the seat

Choose casters or feet

All steel frame with a 300 lbs. capacity

Powder-coated finish

Pre-assembled with casters attached

Next Level

Straight up, DEWALT took a simple rolling stool and decided to make it something epic.  The result is amazing and it functions perfectly.  If you want a very comfortable stool, look no further.  If you already have the DEWALT storage rack systems in your shop, this stool will match perfectly!  This is worth every penny of the $99.00 retail price.

Ryobi announced a few months ago that they were releasing a dual-battery system starting with the Ryobi 18V One+ 10-Inch Miter Saw. This miter saw is latest addition to the One+, or One+One, lineup that connects the two batteries in series to create a 36V tool using two 18V batteries. Two batteries will increase the voltage, but keep the amp hours of the batteries the same.  In our case, we tested the saw with two 18 volt 4.0 Ah batteries, so we created a 36 volt 4AH battery equivalent.  Ryobi recommends the saw be used with Lithium high capacity batteries and has also promised to come out with larger 6AH and 9Ah batteries in the future.

The sliding miter saw has a brushless motor with a no-load speed of 4000 RPM. It features an electric brake to quickly stop the blade after you release the trigger.  Roybi also included a laser alignment system to the left of the blade to mark the cut line. This red laser comes on when you pull the trigger and start the blade or can be independently started by pressing the laser button without the blade spinning.  Dust collection is through a 1-1/4″ dust port behind the blade and above the sliding rail system.

The saw miters from 47° left to 52° to the right, with miter stops at the common angles of 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°.  The saw will bevel right and left to 45° with a positive stop at 0°.

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Cut Capacity

Ryobi’s new sliding miter saw can cross cut a 2 x 12 and make a cut as tall as 3-5/8″. At 45° it’ll cut dimensional lumber up to 2 x 8. While the specs say it can cut large crown nested, the left fence is very small making it hard for us to get accurate cuts on crown.  We finally had to lay the crown flat on the table to make good cuts.

Baseboard Against Fence: 3-5/8″

Crown Molding Nested (45/45): 5-1/4″

Crown Molding Nested (52/38): 4-5/8″

Baseboard Laying Flat: 12″

90° Cross Cut: 2 x 12″

45° Miter Cut: 2 x 8″

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Ryobi P3650B Features

Must have 2 ONE+ 18-Volt batteries for use.

Compatible with all ONE+ 18-Volt batteries, For max performance, use high capacity RYOBI batteries

Brushless motor

Sliding head provides maximum capacity for up to 12 in. cross cut

Dual Bevel design allows the user to move the saw, not the material,

Extended Miter Ranges from 47° left to 52° right

Cuts 2x materials at 45° right and left bevels

Miter detent override provides quick-action lever bypass

Miter stops located at the most common angles 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45° left and right

Machined cast-in miter scale

Adjustable EXACTLINE laser alignment system

Spindle lock for easy, single wrench blade changes

Electric brake stops the blade in seconds

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Contractor vs DIY Use

We feel that using two 18 volt batteries is preferred to creating a new battery platform for new, larger tools.  Ryobi has a large line of tools and adding these new products to the line without changing the battery system is awesome.  The miter saw has a good amount of power with two 4.0Ah batteries but it struggled a bit with bevel cutting a 2×12.  That alone will not stop it from being a good saw for contractors.  We really felt the lack of a tall fence on the left hand side made it hard to get accurate cuts when nesting crown.  There is very little fence to work with when nesting the crown, and while we could work around it, on a jobsite it would cause the user to possibly make multiple cuts to get the angles perfect.

As a DIY saw, this miter saw was great.  The ability to cut a 2×12 is great and the saw does not weigh a lot, 34 pounds, so it is easily moved.  The only real issue we had with the saw was a buildup of saw dust on the slides that eventually ended up with us not being able to make a full cut.  Once we found the problem, we cleaned the slides and went back to work.  Ryobi has been taking some giant steps forward in the power and quality of tools they are releasing.  This is another tool that is a big step forward for the brand.

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Dewalt has been building their line of battery operated outdoor power equipment with the introduction of the FlexVolt line.  The Dewalt FlexVolt battery will work in the existing 20v max tools or also in the new 60v max line.  The Dewalt FlexVolt tools are long lasting, strong and in many ways equal or better than their corded counterparts.  The Dewalt FlexVolt battery operated outdoor power equipment is an excellent alternative to gas operated equipment for construction and for home owners.  Dewalt has a well proven 40 volt line of outdoor power equipment meant for professionals that the 60v FlexVolt tools are based from.  That means these tools have been tried and tested which is always better than buying first run.

DEWALT DCCS670X1 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless 16″ Chainsaw with 3.0AH Battery

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While battery operated chainsaws are not new, we are working to give you the information needed to decide if this is the right tool for you.  In our opinion, a good chainsaw will have to be able to cut a fairly large tree down when needed on a single charge, have the power to cut 14-16″ logs without issue, and generally have the quality that will last someone a very long time.  In construction, there is a need for a long lasting saw for cutting large posts or beams.  The saw needs to have the power and runtime to complete these tasks without slowing down.

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Dewalt DCCS670 Features

Brushless motor, powered with a 60V Lithium Ion battery

Low kick-back 16″ Oregon bar and chain

Chain brake for kick back protection

Auto-Oiling with Lubrilink and Lubriwell for chain lubrication

Tool free chain tensioning and bar tightening knob

Variable speed trigger

Variable Speed Trigger

To bring a little more gas like chainsaw feeling into the battery operated saw, Dewalt designed the FlexVolt saw a variable speed trigger.  This was great for cleaning up brush of small limbs where more control could be used.  Not only does this allow the user to have more control, this also helps to extend the runtime of the saw.  The variable speed trigger is not something you get with many other battery powered chainsaws.  We feel it takes this saw to a higher level of quality and safety.

The downside to battery operated chainsaws is the mandate to have a trigger safety.  The safety is not a big deal, just something to get used to.  On this saw the safety is on the left side of the handle and is easy for right handed people.  It is not bad for left handed cuts, but easier for right handed.

Like Gas Chainsaws

This chainsaw, like gas chainsaws, has a nice chain brake that is set up as an anti-kickback devise for protection.  Even though this is battery powered, it is still a chainsaw and proper safety gear should be used while using the saw.  In the video, you see I have hearing protection on and frankly, it is not needed, but my favorite helmet has it connected, so it was used.  Getting hurt with a battery operated saw is just as likely as a gas powered saw.  We still suggest engaging the chain brake while walking with the saw!  Take care and caution when using these items.

With the great runtime of the Dewalt FlexVolt chainsaw, we feel this compares to other like sized saws on the market.  When the battery is dead, it is about the equivalent to a small tank of fuel.  The only difference is that it takes 30-45 minutes to recharge the Dewalt “fuel tank”.  The benefits of a battery operated saw outweigh any negatives by a long shot and this unit will be a great addition to many homes and commercial markets.  The noise reduction itself would be huge for contractors and arborists.  Add on some of the other outdoor power equipment from Dewalt and you have the capabilities to work longer with more batteries and enjoy the no hassle use of the new age of outdoor power equipment.

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