I got a chance to try out the 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Concret…
I got a chance to try out the 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Concrete Nailer DCN890, which features a fly-wheel design – it's fully battery-powered, so no 22 calliber charges or gas to deal with. According to DeWalt it provides up to 600 shots per charge using a 5.0Ah DEWALT battery, driving 3/4” .102 fasteners into concrete. Cost: Kitted (includes 2 5.0 Ah batteries): $749; $599 for the bare tool.
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co
DeWalt has 3 new laser distance measurers available. The Bluetoo…
DeWalt has 3 new laser distance measurers available. The Bluetooth® Enabled 100 Foot Laser Distance Measurer model DW099S allows you to store measurements, mark up photos, and be able to save on the DEWALT® Tool Connect app. Cost: $100. The 65 Foot Laser Distance Measurer model DW065E DW065E is accurate within 1/8” at 30 feet. Cost: $50. The 30 Foot Pocket Laser Distance Measurer model DW030PL is pocket-sized and accurate 1/4” at 30 feet. Cost: $20
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co
The DeWalt XP 35' tape measure has 9" of thermoplastic …
The DeWalt XP 35' tape measure has 9" of thermoplastic coating at the beginning of the blade, and a 13' standout. The rubber case is engineered to survive 60 foot drop onto packed soil. It weighs 1.65lbs, has a removable (tooless) belt clip, and costs $40.
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co
Here's a cordless 20V MAX* Jobsite Fan model DCE511B that wa…
Here's a cordless 20V MAX* Jobsite Fan model DCE511B that was just announced in August. It works with 20V Max AND FlexVolt batteries. It's IP54; on a 4.0Ah battery on maximum speed it'll produce up to seven hours of runtime and will also run off of AC power source. Cost: $99 MSRP (bare tool).
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co
This is a 20V MAX* XR® cordless brushless drain snake model DCD…
This is a 20V MAX* XR® cordless brushless drain snake model DCD200. provides a cordless, powered solution for cleaning clogged drains. It comes with a 5/16” x 25’ black oxide coated cable. The snake 1/4” and 5/16” cables up to 50 ft. long and 3/8”cables up to 35 ft. long with an assortment of different ends for various applications. Cost: $399 – for kit withBattery, Charger, and 5/16” x 25’ Black Oxide cable. $299 bare tool.
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co
DeWalt released the DCC2560 FLEXVOLT® 60V MAX 2.5 Gallon Cordle…
DeWalt released the DCC2560 FLEXVOLT® 60V MAX 2.5 Gallon Cordless Air Compressor just before the event. It can shoot 1200 brads on a single charge when equipped with a 6.0 Ah battery (using DeWalt's 18 GA Brad Nailer DWFP12233). Weight: 21.5 lbs (w/o battery). Cost for a kit: $299 MSRP comes with 6.0Ah FLEXVOLT® Battery (DCB606) and one fast charger (DCB118).
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co
The LED cordless tripod light model DCL079 is compatible with bo…
The LED cordless tripod light model DCL079 is compatible with both 20V Max and FlexVolt battery platforms and has a maximum output of 3,000 lumens. It will be available as a bare tool (DCL079B) for $199 or kitted (DCL079R1) with 6.0Ah battery and charger for $329.
DeWalt hosted its annual media event in mid-August, in Nashville. While last year’s kickoff (in Baltimore, where the company is based) was all about big power, this year’s was all about the tool brand’s durability. The hashtag for the event was #toughinthesouth. More than 100 members of the media and “influencers” (social media users with a significant number of followers) got a first look at the latest innovations and new tools. There were at least a couple dozen new products, all of which I’ll share over the course of the next couple of weeks.
Click through the slides to see the new tools and to learn a little bit about them. Part 1 of the series, showing six other tools, can be seen here.
Before joining Tools of the Trade as an editor, Chris Ermides was a project manager for a custom home builder, a carpenter and remodeler. These days when he’s not writing or editing, he’s testing tools as he renovates his 1850 farmhouse in upstate New York.
