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   TBone | Feb 10, 2008 09:06pm | #1

   Shoulda bought the Makita. :-)

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   danski0224 | Feb 10, 2008 09:18pm | #2

   Hope you are not using it in the cold- cold defined as 40*F and below.

   Although I do not have the V28 kit, everything else I own with a lithium battery does not work well, or at all as temperatures approach freezing.

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   mikehammer82 | Feb 10, 2008 09:23pm | #3

   I figure if i keep the batteries up front with me in my truck ,and the homes i usually work in are above freezing....even the jobs which are roughed framed and sheathed....plus i'm a site super and i like to have these tool's as insurance!!

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   danski0224 | Feb 10, 2008 09:31pm | #4

   The V28 stuff is supposed to be real nice, but after my experiences with other lithium battery products, I am staying away from that battery technology for primary use tools.

   Carpenters on a recent unconditioned jobsite expressed similar issues with HILTI Li-Ion tools.

   I really like my Bosch I Driver and Impactor, but they don't work worth a  d a m n  at 40* and below. Too late to send them back for a refund, too.

   My stuff needs to work when I do, and I'm not idling my vehicle to keep batteries warm.

   For the price of the V28 kit, I would buy an inverter based generator. I already have 18v ni cad tools that are used within their limitations for quickies.

   You should keep us updated with your experiences.

    

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   mikehammer82 | Feb 14, 2008 01:40am | #5

   Got my v28 milwaukee combo kit the other day and couldnt be happier.The circular saw was awesome,I ripped 1/2 plywood sheating all day,cross cuts and rips! The sawzall was also impressive,hav'nt used the hammer drill driver full throttle yet,but it's performance is a given.Obviously time will tell,but i did my homework reviewing testimonials and reviews and i think i made the right choice!!..This combo kit to me is an insurance policy for me ..i.e tough to get to places. I will always carry my corded stuff....But its nice to not to have to pull out 200' feet of cord when youre on a large job site!!........

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   ClaysWorld | Feb 16, 2008 02:55am | #6

   I was looking and I see there is a bonus on the kit. Not sure if it just started but it gets you another ? tool or battery. Did you get that? and if not you may be able to .

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   mikehammer82 | Feb 17, 2008 10:53pm | #9

   I mailed in my proof of purchase and requested another v28 battery,i figured that would be more useful!!.....I am so pumped up i bought this kit...it blows away the bosch and makita hands down and dewalt's in the rearview mirror!!

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   ClaysWorld | Feb 18, 2008 12:45am | #10

   I did a little hunting around and something else that looks good is the hammer drill, it has a nice top end speed.

   0-600/0-1,800 RPM

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   Ted W. | Feb 18, 2008 02:30am | #11

   My V28 kit took a walk along with a bunch of other tools (yes, they were insured), but I can't wait to replace it. I used the recip saw to demolish 3 flights of stairs without having to recharge. When the power went out on one jobsite I was the only worker still making power tool noise. I also built a deck and stairs using only hand tools and the circular saw.

   I wouldn't want to depend on any cordless tool as a primary (except drills and drivers), but the V28s delivered almost the same as plug-in tools when a plug was not redily available. You're gonna be happy with your shiny new red tools. --------------------------------------------------------

   Cheap Tools at MyToolbox.netSee some of my work at AWorkOfWood.com

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   J Paulsson | Feb 16, 2008 09:52am | #7

   Working in Montana I have used my V28 tools a fair amount over the last year in two winters. The circular saw is the tool that I use the most. I have cut a good amount with it in cold weather. Upon first startup with a full battery, below 25 degrees or so it is pretty weak, especially on fir or engineered lumbers. The battery charge generally drops to half for a little while upon the first use in the day. But if it is being used pretty steadily it warms up after a bit, the battery energy read jumps back to full, and it is pretty effective, functioning at about 75% or more of regular power which is still well above Dewalt 18V or the like during the summer. If it is in the 30s I can get plenty of cuts, I would estimate about 100 2x4 cross cuts or so. And my v28 saw was dropped 18 feet onto a slab 4 months ago, cracked the case extensively, damaged the battery, bent the shoe, but with zero repair it still works pretty well (the battery took more damage than the tool). So in my experience the v28 li-ion gear is pretty good down to about 20 degrees, though the sawzall is irritatingly weak when its about 25 or colder.

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   danski0224 | Feb 16, 2008 03:44pm | #8

   That's good feedback. Thanks.