Lighter cordless tools to debut?
Milwaukee brand tools will soon introduce a new cordless line of 28-volt lithium ion battery powered tools that offer "40-50% more power and up to twice the run time" of current 18-volt models. The line, to be introduced in the second quarter of 2005, initially will include a cordless band saw, circular saw, hammer drill, reciprocating saw, impact wrench, worklight, and charger.
While the original press release indicated the batteries would weigh "slightly less," further research into the company’s promotional material says the tools have "batteries that weigh the same as or less than competitive 18-volt batteries and are of equal size" compared to traditional 18-volt models. (My emphasis.) Yet another release says the batteries simply add no extra weight to current models.
So, while my first thought was that this might be a boon for handywomen, it now sounds like the tools will probably be just as heavy as current ones. The advantage, however, will be the greater power and longer battery life. That’s great, but I’d still like to see a lighter battery.
Milwaukee sells tools at Home Depot and Lowe’s, among other places. I’m not sure if they’ll carry this line or not. I also don’t know the manufacturer’s suggested price, but since Milwaukee sells heavy duty tools, it won’t be cheap.
They’re supposed to launch a web site on March 1 with more info at V28Power.com. In the meantime, here’s the press release, which includes pictures of the debut tools: http://www.ttigroup.com/fileLibrary/R050113b.pdf?PHPSESSID=bec7ea9f46ac5d4283c8fe67bf7f2e24
While the original press release indicated the batteries would weigh "slightly less," further research into the company’s promotional material says the tools have "batteries that weigh the same as or less than competitive 18-volt batteries and are of equal size" compared to traditional 18-volt models. (My emphasis.) Yet another release says the batteries simply add no extra weight to current models.
So, while my first thought was that this might be a boon for handywomen, it now sounds like the tools will probably be just as heavy as current ones. The advantage, however, will be the greater power and longer battery life. That’s great, but I’d still like to see a lighter battery.
Milwaukee sells tools at Home Depot and Lowe’s, among other places. I’m not sure if they’ll carry this line or not. I also don’t know the manufacturer’s suggested price, but since Milwaukee sells heavy duty tools, it won’t be cheap.
They’re supposed to launch a web site on March 1 with more info at V28Power.com. In the meantime, here’s the press release, which includes pictures of the debut tools: http://www.ttigroup.com/fileLibrary/R050113b.pdf?PHPSESSID=bec7ea9f46ac5d4283c8fe67bf7f2e24
posted by Tif at 9:19 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home