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DEWALT DC9096 XRP 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

DEWALT DC9096 XRP 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

Amazon.com Product Description
Keep your DEWALT 18-volt cordless tools powered with the DC9096 XRP 18-volt extended run-time batteries. DEWALT uses top quality NiCd cells, offering a consistent and adaptable performance. The extended run-time batteries deliver 40 percent more run time with new cobalt technology.

DEWALT DC9096 XRP 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

DEWALT DW364 7-1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Circular Saw with Electric Brake and Rear Pivot Depth of Cut Adjustment

DEWALT DW364 7-1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Circular Saw with Electric Brake and Rear Pivot Depth of Cut Adjustment

  • 7-1/4-Inch heavy-duty circular saw with a rear pivot depth of cut adjustment that keeps hands safely behind the machine at all times
  • Versatile bevel capacity of 50 degrees for a wide variety of applications
  • Powerful 15.0 Amp motor for superior performance on the toughest cutting jobs
  • Heavy-gauge aluminum alloy base protects the machine and ensures a longer tool life
  • Includes a carbide-tipped blade and a separate blade wrench

Amazon.com Review
This DeWalt circular saw is a rugged tool designed with professional carpenters’ needs in mind. It has a 15 amp motor that produces a whopping 2,075 watts, which is equivalent to about 2-3/4 horsepower. In less scientific terms those numbers mean this saw can slice through lumber like a tornado through a trailer park. If that’s a little too fast for you, it also comes with an electric brake for quick stops. The generous 5-1/2-inch base pivots for depth of cut and bevels on a ball-joint mechanism that offers smoother, faster adjustments than the simple hinge arrangement typically found on other saws. It has a bevel capacity of 0 to 50 degrees, and–like the depth-of-cut gauge–the bevel gauge can be easily recalibrated if the saw takes a tumble on the job. Depth-of-cut adjustments are made by unscrewing the front handle a bit, adjusting to the desired depth, and screwing it back down tight. This operation is so smooth it can be done without even changing your grip on the saw, reducing downtime between cuts. The saw’s construction is solid throughout and it should be capable of living a long life on even the toughest job sites. Blade changes are quick thanks in part to the easy-to-reach shaft lock button; however, onboard storage of the blade-changing wrench would be an improvement. This is a great tool for serious professionals in need of serious cutting power. At 12.3 pounds, it isn’t the lightest model available, but big power doesn’t come in small packages, and 7-1/4 inch sidewinder circular saws don’t get any burlier than this. –Brian TrinenAmazon.com Product Description
The DEWALT 7 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Circular Saw features a unique rear pivoting point for setting a depth of cut while keeping hands behind the machine at all times. This heavy-duty circular saw has a powerful 15.0 Amp motor and a heavy-gauge aluminum alloy base for a long tool life and maximum durability on even the roughest of job sites. Other features include an electric brake that safely stops the blade after use and a versatile bevel capacity of 50 degrees. The saw includes a carbide-tipped blade and a separate blade wrench.

DEWALT DW364 7-1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Circular Saw with Electric Brake and Rear Pivot Depth of Cut Adjustment

DEWALT DCX6401 36-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Hammerdrill/Circ/Recip/Floodlight Combo Kit with NANO Technology

DEWALT DCX6401 36-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Hammerdrill/Circ/Recip/Floodlight Combo Kit with NANO Technology

  • All-in-one kit contains four 36-Volt power tools that take nano phosphate lithium ion batteries (2,000 recharges)
  • Hammerdrill has a three-speed, 100-Percent metal transmission; reciprocating saw boasts a four-position keyless blade cl-Amp
  • Circular saw features a 7-1/4-Inch carbide tipped blade; easy-to-adjust floodlight offers eight hours of running time
  • Dimensions: 16.4 by 9.4 by 24.9-Inch (wxhxd); weighs 43.8-Pounds
  • Comes with a 1-hour charger, 360-Degree side handle, two 36-Volt batteries, rip fence, 7-1/55-Inch carbide tipped circular saw blade, reciprocating saw blade and kit box

Amazon.com Product Description
Packed with tools that get their long-lasting power from DEWALT’s exclusive NANO phosphate lithium ion batteries, the DCX6401 is ideal for everything from major renovations to carpentry work. This kit comes with four tools: the DC900 36-volt 1/2-inch hammerdrill, the DC300 36-volt circular saw, the DC305 36-volt cordless reciprocating saw, and the DC509 36-volt floodlight. The hammerdrill saves you time and effort with its 1/2-inch chuck that tightens itself, and three-speed, 100 percent metal transmission for consistency and control. Able to smoothly cut through a wide range of materials, the rough-and-tough circular saw has a convenient tool-free keyless clamp, a 7.25-inch carbide tipped blade, and a rip fence that lets you cut at 45 and 90 degrees. With a four-way clamp that accommodates a host of different projects, the reciprocating saw makes flush cutting a snap. Finally, the lightweight floodlight offers eight hours of run-time and a neck you can easily manipulate to shine light exactly where you need it most. The DCX6401 also comes with a one-hour charger, 360 degree side handle, two 36-volt batteries, rip fence, 7.25-inch carbide tipped circular saw blade, reciprocating saw blade and kit box.

DEWALT DCX6401 36-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Hammerdrill/Circ/Recip/Floodlight Combo Kit with NANO Technology

DEWALT D55155 15 Amp 2-3/4-Horsepower 4-Gallon Oiled Single Hot Dog Compressor

DEWALT D55155 15 Amp 2-3/4-Horsepower 4-Gallon Oiled Single Hot Dog Compressor

Amazon.com Review
At just a foot high and less than two feet wide out of the carton, this compressor was quite a bit smaller than we expected, so to be fair, we quickly lowered our expectations. The joke was on us, though, because this little powerhouse just doesn’t quit, and we learned that you can’t judge a compressor by its size.

We should have known better when the first thing we saw was the word “Emglo” emblazoned in black on that famous DeWalt yellow. Emglo’s half-century in the compressor business is evident in this model, and with a couple of small exceptions (we’ll get into that in a minute), we don’t think anyone could make a finer piece of air power.

Structurally, it’s top-notch. DeWalt/Emglo’s great new roll-cage shape protects your investment in the shop, in the truck and at the job site, and the gauges are easier to read than many we’ve squinted at over the years. It weighs in at around 60 pounds, and the way the handle’s designed, you can carry it much like a suitcase without overexertion. To let out any moisture that’s accumulated, it’s just an easy turn of the ball-valve tank drain, then just wrap the cord on its holder and you’re ready to go.

In the performance department, we have to say this machine blew us away, moving 4.5 cfm at 100 psi. Now, this may be a plus or a minus in your book, but we liked the fact that the compressor is factory set to power on at 100 psi an+d shut off at 120 psi, and the cycle time was under 15 seconds. We didn’t find it unusually loud, but we’re given to wearing hearing protection with tools such as this one anyway (and we hope you are, too.) It has air aplenty for two nailers at once, and with that fast recovery, the job will get done in no time.

If we had to say what we didn’t like, there are two items on that list: First, we thought the power switch would have been better seated on the front panel rather than the side, but that’s a miniscule complaint. What you do want to watch out for, though, is the proximity of the reset switch to parts that get searingly hot while in use. A little care will save you some pain.

In balance, this is one of the best compressor’s we’ve seen for the size, power, ruggedness and incredible portability it offers. Here’s to a great pairing of two great toolmakers.–Kris Jensen-Van Heste

DEWALT D55155 15 Amp 2-3/4-Horsepower 4-Gallon Oiled Single Hot Dog Compressor

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