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Post by huntsgemein on Jun 6, 2018 1:23:40 GMT -5
Never, ever been able to use kneepads myself either... Only a large foam "kneeler" pad, which is inconvenient if you're constantly moving, or sewn-ins or elongated pocket inserts on the trousers.
WTF has all this to do with batteries?? Not much. Looks like this thread has been knee-jacked!
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Post by aas on Jun 6, 2018 5:15:03 GMT -5
I've got the Bosch work trousers with the pouches to put the foam knee pads in - a good solution for extended deck laying or tiling.
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Post by henrun on Jun 6, 2018 14:22:11 GMT -5
This thread has been officially knee-jerked!
KNEEL BEFORE ME!
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Post by thehandyman on Jun 8, 2018 0:53:34 GMT -5
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Post by yetihunter on Jun 18, 2018 15:06:51 GMT -5
I use a Bosch to be silica dust compliant.    My assistant cutting stucco with virtually zero dust. So beautiful. |
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Post by paul on Oct 18, 2018 14:22:53 GMT -5
anyone know if the 8ah metabo will fit the mt55 bl 18v ?
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Post by chippiegary on Oct 18, 2018 18:05:15 GMT -5
Yes they will 👍
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Post by thehandyman on Oct 18, 2018 20:33:45 GMT -5
Same size as the 5.5ah batteries. Win!
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Post by jimbouk on Oct 20, 2018 13:14:56 GMT -5
So it looks like the new metabo hpt (use only) formerly hitachi now have what to me seems the ultimate. Cordless with the option of corded adaptors. I will be keeping an eye on those.
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Post by henrun on Oct 21, 2018 4:15:48 GMT -5
jimbouk: I spotted a day ago on the interwebz that Hitachi are coming out with a 7 1/2" mitre saw in Multivolt which runs corded and cordless. That will be my next mitre saw for sure! It appeared in the flesh as a still shot in a video so it exists already though might be a while before production runs are a go. Probably in 2019.
They are releasing a 10" mitre saw in september I think (the a/c adapter a month or so after that) and on the jap market there is a 6 or 6 1/2" sliding mitre saw from before which I would love to see on the european market.
They got best overall on their (corded) job site table saw a while back in one test and they are releasing a full size 10" corded/cordless table saw in 2019. I am not sure but the table saw sure looked Metabo-ish - but most look the same anyway... Metabo was not in the test.
For the large hammerdrills, the mitre saw and the table saw the combination of corded/cordless option is spot on. For most other tools I couldn't care less since I am perfectly happy with cordless but options are nice to have.
Runtime on Hitachi/Hikoki batt's are less than on Mafell/Metabo in the 18V range but they are not bad. They are on par with the competition I guess and Multivolt will be an improvement for sure for the 18V range as the 4Ah will become 8Ah on 18V.
Over 8Ah I would be more concerned with charging times since there is a tendency for batteries to gang up and deplete in unison when you run a few tools...
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Post by thehandyman on Oct 21, 2018 10:09:16 GMT -5
I was at the Metabo HPT release event. The tools were really impressive.
The battery uses 21700 cells.
Most tools available now in NA - online, Menards, select Lowe's
Cordless table saw is based off the corded Hitachi out now. Will be available early 2019.
The show stopper was the Japanese built 7 1/4" miter saw. This will be available late 2019 as it's waiting on UL certification and other such details. Pricing will be around $1000. It's on another level of precision and made the 10" miter they are releasing feel like a toy.
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Post by jimbouk on Oct 21, 2018 15:01:25 GMT -5
This is great news guys. I'm going to hold off buying a cordless table saw and mitre saw until I have seen more on these. Love to idea. Please keep us updated with any more info. thehandyman were you impressed? |
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Post by ohan on Oct 21, 2018 19:29:54 GMT -5
Late to the party.. do the hitachi batts interchange w the Metabo (Mafell) ones?
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Post by thehandyman on Oct 21, 2018 20:24:45 GMT -5
Late to the party.. do the hitachi batts interchange w the Metabo (Mafell) ones? No, they do not. Different tool lines. |
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Post by jimbouk on Oct 22, 2018 1:38:03 GMT -5
So after some more research it seems the new hitachi/metabo hpt are really bringing it and looking like taking my money. I wonder if any of this will make its way into the pure metabo side of the business. Now that would be cool.
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