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.
3/8-inch Compact Impact Wrench(Available April 2012) Features: 1,560 in.-lbs. torque, hog ring anvil (socket retainer), three LED headlight. |
1/2-inch Impact Wrenches(Available June 2012) Features: 300 ft.-lbs. (3,400 in.-lbs.) torque, variable speed trigger, electronic brake. |
Jigsaw(Available April 2012) Features: 0-3,000 spm, four orbital settings, tool-free blade change. |
4-1/2-inch Cut-Off Tool(Available May 2012) Features: 6,500 rpm, enclosed handle design, tool-free guard adjustment. |
5-1/2-inch Metal Cutting Circular Saw(Available July 2012) Features: 3,700 rpm, 1 11/16-inch cut depth, LED headlight. |
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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. |