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DeWALT Tools: 12V Max 3/8" Brushless Cordless HR Hammer Drill (Tool Only)

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scubasasquatch
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Don't let the 12v fool you on the little hammer drill. I did all of the conduit and surface mount boxes in my garage with it and it had zero issues with power. Once you start getting up into bigger diameter bits it's obviously outclassed by heavier models, but for most people it's awesome.
GeoffreyK24
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For tools, the manufactures that are housed under the same parent company will often use the same technology but different plastic molds for the casing of the tools and batteries. The Bostitch batteries have an extra bit of plastic that keeps it from entering a DeWalt tool. If you take a file or blade and trim that extra plastic off, it becomes identical to the shape of the DeWalt batteries. Likewise, they make a rounded front edge of the DeWalt tool battery acceptance base that fits a rounded mold of the DeWalt battery. Bostitch has a 90° angle that keeps the DeWalt batteries from being accepted. If you sand that front edge of the base to be a round shape, it will then accept DeWalt batteries

Here is an example: https://youtu.be/1TEOblCvLVQ

Here is another example of changing the casing of Hercules batteries to work with DeWalt: https://youtu.be/Huk39K_3sWk
fbrdphreak
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Their 12 volt stuff in general is great. The 12 volt drill and impact driver are awesome for homeowner stuff - so compact and lightweight compared to my Ridgid. The impact driver even holds its own pretty well on larger dimensional lumber and driving self-tapping screws through sheet metal.

I'm not impressed with the 12 volt one-handed reciprocating saw though. I probably just expect too much from it, but it doesn't seem to have much stroke length and is really slow at going through even a 2x4. It is very maneuverable and compact, but speedy it is not.

I also really like the 12 volt oscillating tool. That kind of tool benefits from being compact. Though you will probably want the larger 5 amp hour battery, that sucker will chew through a two amp hour pretty quick.

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Jul 19, 2023
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scubasasquatch
Jul 19, 2023
463 Posts
Don't let the 12v fool you on the little hammer drill. I did all of the conduit and surface mount boxes in my garage with it and it had zero issues with power. Once you start getting up into bigger diameter bits it's obviously outclassed by heavier models, but for most people it's awesome.
Jul 19, 2023
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Joined Mar 2016
Jul 19, 2023
fbrdphreak
Jul 19, 2023
68 Posts
Their 12 volt stuff in general is great. The 12 volt drill and impact driver are awesome for homeowner stuff - so compact and lightweight compared to my Ridgid. The impact driver even holds its own pretty well on larger dimensional lumber and driving self-tapping screws through sheet metal.

I'm not impressed with the 12 volt one-handed reciprocating saw though. I probably just expect too much from it, but it doesn't seem to have much stroke length and is really slow at going through even a 2x4. It is very maneuverable and compact, but speedy it is not.

I also really like the 12 volt oscillating tool. That kind of tool benefits from being compact. Though you will probably want the larger 5 amp hour battery, that sucker will chew through a two amp hour pretty quick.
Jul 20, 2023
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JB112
Jul 20, 2023
300 Posts
Quote from fbrdphreak :
Their 12 volt stuff in general is great. The 12 volt drill and impact driver are awesome for homeowner stuff - so compact and lightweight compared to my Ridgid. The impact driver even holds its own pretty well on larger dimensional lumber and driving self-tapping screws through sheet metal.

I'm not impressed with the 12 volt one-handed reciprocating saw though. I probably just expect too much from it, but it doesn't seem to have much stroke length and is really slow at going through even a 2x4. It is very maneuverable and compact, but speedy it is not.

I also really like the 12 volt oscillating tool. That kind of tool benefits from being compact. Though you will probably want the larger 5 amp hour battery, that sucker will chew through a two amp hour pretty quick.
12v vs 20v/18v Oscillating tool any difference power/functionality wise?

I have a Ryobi brushless 18v I'm thinking about returning.
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Jul 20, 2023
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fbrdphreak
Jul 20, 2023
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Quote from JB112 :
12v vs 20v/18v Oscillating tool any difference power/functionality wise?

I have a Ryobi brushless 18v I'm thinking about returning.
Unfortunately I haven't used the larger oscillating tools. I can tell you I've used the 12 volt one to do the odd trimming/notching of dimensional lumber and cutting screw heads off of old boards. It works adequately for those where there is not a better tool handy, but it is not super fast going through screws and nails. You have to watch that you don't let just one part of the blade cut through all the screws, because the blade gets overheated and dulls quickly. Not sure how any of that compares to larger ones. I know the Ridgid one is able to accept other tool heads that use the oscillating motor, so you can do different things other than using oscillating blade.
Jul 21, 2023
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stuuke
Jul 21, 2023
457 Posts
Still looking for a DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer.
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Jul 21, 2023
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GeoffreyK24
Jul 21, 2023
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Quote from stuuke :
Still looking for a DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer.
Don't just look for DeWalt. Also look at Bostitch. They are owned by the same company and the batteries/tools can accept each other's batteries with simple modifications to the housing. I have Bostitch cordless nailers that work with my DeWalt batteries and DeWalt tools that work with my Bostitch batteries. No issues with years of use.

As for the 12v tools, I've use a lot of these and they kick ass for what they are. My biggest gripe was with the base batteries dying extremely fast. Others have already stated this but these are awesome if you need something around the house or you are in need of a compact tool for tight space jobs. There are obviously more powerful tools out there but that isn't what these are going for either
Last edited by GeoffreyK24 July 21, 2023 at 05:21 AM.
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EagerSeed688
Jul 21, 2023
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Quote from GeoffreyK24 :
Don't just look for DeWalt. Also look at Bostitch. They are owned by the same company and the batteries/tools can accept each other's batteries with simple modifications to the housing. I have Bostitch cordless nailers that work with my DeWalt batteries and DeWalt tools that work with my Bostitch batteries. No issues with years of use.

As for the 12v tools, I've use a lot of these and they kick ass for what they are. My biggest gripe was with the base batteries dying extremely fast. Others have already stated this but these are awesome if you need something around the house or you are in bed of a compact tool for tight space jobs. There are obviously more powerful tools out there but that isn't what these are going for either
Can you explain 'simple modifications' please?

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Jul 21, 2023
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GeoffreyK24
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Quote from EagerSeed688 :
Can you explain 'simple modifications' please?
For tools, the manufactures that are housed under the same parent company will often use the same technology but different plastic molds for the casing of the tools and batteries. The Bostitch batteries have an extra bit of plastic that keeps it from entering a DeWalt tool. If you take a file or blade and trim that extra plastic off, it becomes identical to the shape of the DeWalt batteries. Likewise, they make a rounded front edge of the DeWalt tool battery acceptance base that fits a rounded mold of the DeWalt battery. Bostitch has a 90° angle that keeps the DeWalt batteries from being accepted. If you sand that front edge of the base to be a round shape, it will then accept DeWalt batteries

Here is an example: https://youtu.be/1TEOblCvLVQ

Here is another example of changing the casing of Hercules batteries to work with DeWalt: https://youtu.be/Huk39K_3sWk
Last edited by GeoffreyK24 July 21, 2023 at 05:26 AM.
Jul 21, 2023
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Volition
Jul 21, 2023
56 Posts
Quote from GeoffreyK24 :
For tools, the manufactures that are housed under the same parent company will often use the same technology but different plastic molds for the casing of the tools and batteries. The Bostitch batteries have an extra bit of plastic that keeps it from entering a DeWalt tool. If you take a file or blade and trim that extra plastic off, it becomes identical to the shape of the DeWalt batteries. Likewise, they make a rounded front edge of the DeWalt tool battery acceptance base that fits a rounded mold of the DeWalt battery. Bostitch has a 90° angle that keeps the DeWalt batteries from being accepted. If you sand that front edge of the base to be a round shape, it will then accept DeWalt batteries

Here is an example: https://youtu.be/1TEOblCvLVQ

Here is another example of changing the casing of Hercules batteries to work with DeWalt: https://youtu.be/Huk39K_3sWk
Do you know if the bostitch tools have the low voltage protection built in like the Dewalt tools do?
Jul 21, 2023
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vo_danh
Jul 21, 2023
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I love my 12v milwakee stuff it does the majority of the work so I'm tempted but don't have any dewalt batteries. Majority of home owners will do plenty with 12v. I've done entire reroofs, fences, furniture, decks, patios, you name it with the 12v.
Jul 21, 2023
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GeoffreyK24
Jul 21, 2023
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Quote from CrimsonCircle9310 :
Do you know if the bostitch tools have the low voltage protection built in like the Dewalt tools do?
I would assume so but I can't give a definitive answer to that question. Both companies are owned by Stanley Black & Decker and both brands have some tools that are essentially clones of one another with a slightly different color plastic. Conversely, each company has brand-specific tools that the other doesn't have. It makes complete sense that parent companies utilize R&D/manufacturing practices with a trickle down to many of their subsidiaries to drive profit across the board.

In fact, I have both Bostitch and DeWalt battery chargers and if you look at them, they are identical other than the subtle mold differences to accept the brand specific batteries. Even the model naming is identical with the letters differentiating the brand: DeWalt = DCB115, Bostitch = BCB115
Jul 21, 2023
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garreta
Jul 21, 2023
177 Posts
Quote from stuuke :
Still looking for a DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer.
likewise
Jul 21, 2023
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galets
Jul 21, 2023
917 Posts
12V and "Max" should never be used in the same sentence
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GeoffreyK24
Jul 21, 2023
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Quote from galets :
12V and "Max" should never be used in the same sentence
Lighten up. It's just differentiating marketing terminology. DeWalt already had an entire 12v tool lineup for years. The lineup was completely redesigned and improved with a modern lineup a few years ago. Just like they added, "max" to the revamp of their 20v tools, they applied it to their redesigned 12v lineup. It clearly differentiates the product line for the millions of people that look at tools and have zero clue. That's all. There is not some massive push by DeWalt to market ridiculous claims of their 12v lineup just because they added an established marketing term to a compact line of tools

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Jwilson1022
Jul 21, 2023
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I absolutely enjoy using this drill. I use it for mostly working and around the house. I love that I can use my dewalt 20 volt charger with it too. There is however a noticable difference in the power of this 12 volt and my dewalt 20 volt. This is the only 12 volt tool I have. The problem I have is the 12 volt line is stagnant, and I doubt it will ever amount to much more than it already is. For this reason I don't see myself buying anymore. I think I should have went atomic instead of having two types of batteries.

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