The lowest price on Dewalt FlexVolt 6.0Ah battery packs is $149 for 2, and the lowest price for a single battery is 1 for $99. Or so I thought.
I just got a newsletter from Tool Nut, announcing some early Black Friday tool deals. They mention an “extreme deal” on Dewalt FlexVolt battery packs. Sure, okay; I hear that language all the time in marketing emails.
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I clicked the link, added the battery pack to my cart to see the price, and there it was, a shockingly low price of $59.99 staring back at me.
Fine Print: While supplies last, limit 1 per customer. Offer expires Nov. 27th.
There’s free shipping on $100+ orders. If you order just this, it looks like shipping’s $8. That brings the to-your-door price to $68, which isn’t quite as good, but is still the next-lowest price on these battery packs that I’ve seen.
Price: $60!
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Update: Bummer, it sold out already. They have some other tool deals up, check them out here.
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Chris
Nice! Have you seen the flexvolt concrete saw? Tools in action posted a video about it in Instagram yesterday.
Stuart
Only in social media, but I’ll be on the lookout for more info,
Sam
I sold out my m18 N m12 fuel… i wanna buy the 2nd gen m12 fuel when its released. But im really considering flexvolt. Should i guy be scared of it or stick with Milwaukee?
fred
I would think that constantly switching around has costs both in time and money.
The question is: will the switch to something new have a real payback in terms of improved productivity, better work, increased safety or some other measurable commodity. When running a business – we’d more than likely run a tool until it was no longer economic to repair it. When we had enough of a particular tool that were “on their last legs” we’d start looking for a replacement. Alternatively, if there was something that looked revolutionary or had potential to be a significant improvement, I’d buy one or two to let the crews try out. If it looked to be up to the hype – then we’d consider how to phase them in.
Tool manufacturers and retailers, of course want us to be constantly buying the “latest and greatest.” I think that they would like us to forget that what we have – may still be capable of doing yeoman work. But I also think that some folks feel better about themselves when they engage in “retail therapy” with the thought that they now own the “best in class.” Unfortunately they may end up with buyer’s remorse when the “next best thing” is introduced and the cycle continues.
Back to your question about M12 Fuel, M18 Fuel and Dewalt Flexvolt – my thought is that all 3 platforms have their plusses and minuses depending upon the sort of work you do and your personal preferences. What tools are offered now – and what you can glean about future offerings might also help in the decision-making. How the tools feel in your hands – should be another factor to consider. I would not lose any sleep over having gone with either brand in favor of the other.
Sam
Thanks for your input. I somewhat regret selling my m18 fuel set. I had pretty much everything. Impact big impact. Hammer drill. Circ saw. Multi tool. Shears. Sawzall. 7 5.0 batteries. Lol alot of time an money went into it… idk i like always tryin new things all the time which is bad… not to mention m12 side of things i had the fuel set. A multi tool. Ratchet. Jigsaw.. lol im nuts i know.. for selling it..
firefly
I honestly don’t think they are competing product for the most part. From what I can see the flexvolt is aimed at heavier and stationary tool. Even the smallest battery is big.
Though for the pricing I might jump on buying a few batteries to save them for the microwave 🙂
Chris
That gives me an idea. A cordless microwave. Yes please!
ktash
You could go camping and never have to build a fire 😉
PACOBELL
Sold Out 🙁
Big Adam
The 9.0Ah twin pack has been routinely dropping down to $199 delivered on Amazon for the past month.
Works out roughly the same $/Ah as this deal……plus it’s yellow-top 🙂
Stuart
It’s currently $206.
Don’t worry, I’ve been watching that battery pack very closely.
9.0Ah 2-pack link.
Joe
Flexvolt is not a stationary platform….it’s fairly simple…in general…Milwaukee is geared towards plumbing ,hvac, electrical guys…Dewalt is geared towards construction….both companies have great drills,impacts, sawzalls, ..with relatively few differences.
There is only One platform for construction,framing..it’s Dewalt…Flexvolt Power is unmatched ( as in not even close) . Flexvolt tools have the power you must have to frame all day,cut all day,rip all day ….I’m a framer , I run two framing companies. One uses all Makita,we use all Dewalt..my friend uses all Milwaukee….the only tools from those companies that can actually do the job quickly and efficiently,are Flexvolt.
You cannot rip engineered lumber with a Milwaukee 18v circular saw or the makita 36v …so if your goal is to be cordless with the power (actually more power) of corded tools ,only Flexvolt can deliver..period
…..I know ,we use these three companies everyday framing custom homes. …if all you need is a good tool for light building or diy…Milwaukee m12 is fantastic, Makita also makes great 12v line……if budget is a problem then Ryobi or rigid both make quality tools..with Ryobi a clear diy winner….
Nate
Which 36v Makita saw are you referring to our both? There’s the first gen brushed version which is very good then the brushless rear handle.
Nate
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glenn
Work for Dewalt do you?
Stuart
I very highly doubt it. His comments have never given me that impression.
Sam
The m18 fuel will rip lumber… not like nascar. But i do agree i used a flexvolt saw an it did pretty darn good. But you cant argue this new gen cordless stuff is all very impressive. Between the big two, yellow an red.
Tool of the trade
Joe, how many cuts can the flexvolt circular saw make cutting 1¾”x24″ lvl beams with one battery? How many fresh 6×6’s can it cut with one battery? Have you put a masonry blade on it and cut brick or crete or asphalt? These are all exterior framing applications and I know for a fact that a corded circular saw can accomplish these tasks. I haven’t attempted these tasks with a cordless though. You talk as if the flexvolt is as good or better than a corded saw and that the batteries last all day. These are everyday situations for a framer. I’m just curious to know how well the flexvolt with one battery holds up while doing these exterior framing applications. Please enlighten. As for the $60 battery, it’s somewhat close to what it’s worth. But why even mention it if it was sold out? Did they provide information about when they would have more? I’m sure those who own a flexvolt would be appreciative if they knew that.
Stuart
It wasn’t sold out when the post was published.
I changed the title so that readers wouldn’t get upset when they saw the post in the automatic newsletter or on the front page later in the day.