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Have you had to warranty anything yet? Just how good is this warranty? Can you walk into Lowes and grab a new one off the shelf? Everything breaks eventually and the actual cost of this warranty will come home to roost in the following years. For now they are kicking this cost(can) down the road. How long will Flex continue with this Founders Warranty? Cutting off the warranty may dis way future buyers that "didn't get in". It does seem like this is the first year we are seeing any decent deals on Flex, perhaps this is the make or break year for this line of tools, because the last couple of years these tools have been sitting on Lowes shelves not selling and knowing the nature of lithium batteries if they don't move them off the shelves within a couple years ...they will go bad. Maybe they can improve the shelf life of batteries with a dual charge system that includes some form of induction charging, in this way you could recharge the batteries through the packaging.
@3vil3lvis yeah warranty is amazing the chuck finally stared to fail not the tool but the chuck they sent me a new 1, let me keep the old 1 within 4 days I still use the old 1 for videos still works ok drops bits but good enough for videos but not on a job
Im diehard Makita, but since they didnt have a one hand recip saw in early 2022 and i desperately needed one for the plumbing work i do, i broke down and bought outside of my platform for the first time ever. And boy did it chamge ky life. That one tool has made me thousands and now im racking in the Flex tools and Makita 40v all at the same rate. I love having multiple platforms now. It lets you be specific in the tool you really want to use everyday.
YES EXACTLY 💯 people miss out because not every brand has the best everything but that 1 had recip is Fire!! the collet thing for the blade is soooo good!
I'll be picking up Flex's 24v hammer drill for the same reason. I currently have the 2804, 2904, 998, and XPH14. In terms of performance they are virtually identical. Anecdotally I'd say the miniscule differences in power would shake out this way: 2904. 2804. XPH14 and 998. However the differences are very slight. If someone had these ranked in any order I would not disagree. However, if I could only have one it would be the XPH14: it has the right combination (for me) of ergonomics, superior durability/reliability, and enough power to do any job I do. The thing that keeps me from ranking the Milwaukees higher is reliability. I simply can't trust their triggers. In fact, ALL my Milwaukees have that problem. The Dewalt is great too. Love the 3 speed transmission. It's great for versatility.
Unlike most people here , batteries are so expensive I can’t see having numerous brands and battery platforms . I have seen and tested flex in store they seem like great tool but big and heavy! Everyone may say I’m a fanboy but I been in Milwaukee m18/m12 10yrs give it take. To invest in a new battery plat form I think is crazy. I did recently come across a flex stack pack deal there great boxes. I just can’t switch platforms years ago I had multiple platforms … on the truck correct tool wrong battery / charger or wrong tool rite battery etc etc.
yeah the milwaukee line is still freaking awesome flex still doesnt have enough tools to fully switch, I still find myself using the dewalts with smaller power stacks we have reached the point where 1 battery cn last all day in an impact
Thankyou so much for this review. I was on the fence about getting Dewalt but everyone has them and I dont like the color. I was going to get Milwakee but its just a bunch of red gang people. I dont like the color. I have Rigid now but want a new set of tools. I do like Rigid colors though. Love the innovation of Ryobi but they are not that powerful and dont like the color. Now here… FLEX 💪🏿 has a good name the more subdued color way and nobody really has them that I know and I want something different than everyone else. 😂
I might get the cut out tool. I have 2 or 3 batteries and I think 2 chargers and no tools. I figured I'd rig the batteries up to use on something or maybe get a tool sometime
I will agree with you in most of this flex stuff but I will say the m12 fuel oscillating saw is the best bar none ! You should test them and you will see ! Also as you it's all about the blare to. But blades aside the m12 fuel will blow your mind. Crazy thing is its just a 12 volt and everything else is 18,20 or 24 volt.
OMFG! I was just watching this video and just realized my vacuum has that CREVICE attachment you just showed! I f*cking NEVER knew what that part was. I’m freaking out, Ive bought several crevice attachment since getting the vac almost a yea ago. DUDE WTF! Thanks!
Flex is ok, the tools are heavy and to be honest the quick eject is nothing special it’s great if you’re a one arm trades person, I have some flex tools so this is just my opinion and if you are in a platform it’s just not worth switching to flex, if flex gets into 12v like the other brands that would be interesting
I just bought the Flex turbo drill love the hard case but when I opened it I discovered both of the batteries are leaking and leaking in the case on the drill and charging as well, I will be returning it and will not by another Flex tool. I have looked at posts about this and found Flex's fix is to wrap the problem inside the battery with a plastic wrap so the problem is still there but wrapped up but how long will plastic wrap last against a hot battery, I'm very disappointed
Wow thanks for the feedback how much was the kit? Thought they fixed it. The stacked lithium doesn't leak and is awesome Seems like an issue for kits bought after the first year of thier rollout None of my original batteries leaked ever. My buddy gave me 1 the other day and it leaked too
That's not such a straightforward answer, Short would be. I wish I had more. We had two roofs Shingles in the attic the roof Leaked, I got very sick like deathly sick and had to throw away everything I've ever owned. And restart I spent two hundred thousand dollars on just stuff cars clothes appliances. Down payment on new house. It's been pretty crazy
Yeah very true! I ran m12 for so long, I had every tool then this came out tried it realized how much more pwer i was missing out on dewalt started offering powerstack and compact tools with serious power sold all the m12 went with dewalt and flex
Tools And Tactics.. Cool video. I would like to get some Flex stuff to see what all the hype is about. How much longer are they doing the lifetime warranty? Might have to get some before it runs out.
No but the 1st gen batteries have an issue with the cooling liquid comming out only a bummer because it make a mess didn't seem to make a difference on performance they fixd it now and will warranty the batteries from what I understand
yeah the jig saw as far at setting itssef apart is Bonkers hahah! like GAPS the others just have a different preference or style but yes all are good get the stacked lithium 3.5 buy the kit get the tool free deal
Every manufacturer makes a Lemon it's just the nature of the beast however FLEX is the exception to the rule. All their tools are number one in its class plus these are 1st generation tools. Charger technology is #1, by far, battery technology is the industry leader by far. FLEX in bar none above the competition with real world warranty unlike that garbage LSA from Ridgid. FLEX is the only company to give PACKOUT competition with only 5 pieces and 5 months in. Imagine that!
I have the inline circ saw. I love the saw. The battery that came with it is good. However i picked up a second 5ah battery last sunday and discovered it was leaking a black goo. It was battery acid. Lowes changed it out. The salesperson checked all the batteries in the case and they were all ok. But makes me wonder if their QC is doing its job?? I have had many milwaukee battery failures but none ever leaked. Not really thrilled with any brand at the moment.
I have the inline saw. I love the saw...but went to lowes to get a backup 5ah battery. It was leaking a black goo.😡 Lowes exchanged it but it makes me wonder about their quality control. I'm not giving up on future purchases from Flex but I'm going to be cautious about buying tools that really might not be necessary.
yeah i have heard that from a few people, flex says its ok...i don't see how! but they do have a lifetime warranty and 1 i opened up has a black wet spot inside
@@toolsandtactics flex says its ok??😳 That right there erodes my confidence in them even more. If its truely battery acid then its not ok. If its its something else...then what? Lube?? Considering the price of their batteries maybe its lubrication....🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@toolsandtactics the package i bought first was more than a "spot". 1/2 of the battery was covered in it. It took a sheet of paper towel to wipe up the battery and there was plenty left in the plastic package.... I suppose if one of their stack lithium batteries have a "thermal event" they will say thats normal too?!!
@Uncle Fester hahah I'll dig up a convo with some other community members see if I can se exactly what they said very vague tho just that it's not abnormal... but not to worry and they replaced it haha sounds like bs!!
@@toolsandtactics i googled it and ever result i saw for it said it was battery acid. If thats true then their assembly workers must be sloshing acid around like the sweedish chef on the muppets did with flour....
Bro first off I’m glad to hear you got some relief. Second, I was switching when flex had their first big release, and had they had the sander and router in that one, I probably would’ve went with them over Milwaukee. And last, THAT VAC CAN HANDLE A PLANER?!?! 😳
@@toolsandtactics definitely! I gotta see that. I just lug the heavy sob out in the yard and don’t even attempt collection on it lol. My 12 gallon corded Ridgid vac won’t even work well enough to try.
@Griffin Woodworks LOL MY RIDGID DOES ok it is the newer 1 with a pretty high cfm I did 3 or 4 1x4 cedar pickets for a glue up for band saw box the flex handled it ! But nothing long lived
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-16-Gallon-6-5-Peak-HP-NXT-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuum-with-Cart-Fine-Dust-Filter-Locking-Hose-and-Accessories-HD1800/304795088 this ridgid is a monster blue tight pleat filter
I've been wondering when they would come out with a miter saw and table saw. It dawned on me last night that maybe new tools are not being added to their lineup because they're made in germany and they have an energy and resource problems with the situation in Ukraine. What do you think??
clunky to hold and operate....heavy as lead....batteries dont last long...and by far the ugliest black and grey color scheme ive ever seen...... i would rather have hercules if i had to pick between the 2, if that tells you anything...
OH YEAH LIFETIME WARRANTY!!!!!
The best kinda 💪
So glad they decided to renew the lifetime warranty for this year as well 🔥
IF you register within 30 days of purchase.
Have you had to warranty anything yet? Just how good is this warranty? Can you walk into Lowes and grab a new one off the shelf?
Everything breaks eventually and the actual cost of this warranty will come home to roost in the following years. For now they are kicking this cost(can) down the road.
How long will Flex continue with this Founders Warranty? Cutting off the warranty may dis way future buyers that "didn't get in".
It does seem like this is the first year we are seeing any decent deals on Flex, perhaps this is the make or break year for this line of tools, because the last couple of years these tools have been sitting on Lowes shelves not selling and knowing the nature of lithium batteries if they don't move them off the shelves within a couple years ...they will go bad.
Maybe they can improve the shelf life of batteries with a dual charge system that includes some form of induction charging, in this way you could recharge the batteries through the packaging.
@3vil3lvis yeah warranty is amazing the chuck finally stared to fail not the tool but the chuck they sent me a new 1, let me keep the old 1 within 4 days I still use the old 1 for videos still works ok drops bits but good enough for videos but not on a job
I thought they stopped that in 2021 and now it's 5 years
Im diehard Makita, but since they didnt have a one hand recip saw in early 2022 and i desperately needed one for the plumbing work i do, i broke down and bought outside of my platform for the first time ever. And boy did it chamge ky life. That one tool has made me thousands and now im racking in the Flex tools and Makita 40v all at the same rate. I love having multiple platforms now. It lets you be specific in the tool you really want to use everyday.
YES EXACTLY 💯 people miss out because not every brand has the best everything but that 1 had recip is Fire!! the collet thing for the blade is soooo good!
I love the Flex line and can't wait for more offerings!!! Really waiting for the drawer stack pack..
Yup The drawers is where it's at for any box!
The drawers and 12" Sliding Miter saw seems to be the 2 biggest requested from FLEX
@@rickyperkins232 I really want to try the sander!
@@toolsandtactics did you know FLEX has a dry wall sander that is battery powered in Germany right now as we speak.
@@rickyperkins232 yeah they also have 12v tools for cars
I'll be picking up Flex's 24v hammer drill for the same reason. I currently have the 2804, 2904, 998, and XPH14. In terms of performance they are virtually identical. Anecdotally I'd say the miniscule differences in power would shake out this way: 2904. 2804. XPH14 and 998. However the differences are very slight. If someone had these ranked in any order I would not disagree.
However, if I could only have one it would be the XPH14: it has the right combination (for me) of ergonomics, superior durability/reliability, and enough power to do any job I do. The thing that keeps me from ranking the Milwaukees higher is reliability. I simply can't trust their triggers. In fact, ALL my Milwaukees have that problem. The Dewalt is great too. Love the 3 speed transmission. It's great for versatility.
@@DiligentDave1966they break often. It's about their only weakness.
Unlike most people here , batteries are so expensive I can’t see having numerous brands and battery platforms . I have seen and tested flex in store they seem like great tool but big and heavy! Everyone may say I’m a fanboy but I been in Milwaukee m18/m12 10yrs give it take. To invest in a new battery plat form I think is crazy. I did recently come across a flex stack pack deal there great boxes. I just can’t switch platforms years ago I had multiple platforms … on the truck correct tool wrong battery / charger or wrong tool rite battery etc etc.
yeah the milwaukee line is still freaking awesome flex still doesnt have enough tools to fully switch, I still find myself using the dewalts with smaller power stacks we have reached the point where 1 battery cn last all day in an impact
Wow this was a great video and I’m glad I’m invested into there tools. Can’t wait for more tools. Wish you a speedy recovery
Thanks I'm getting better quickly !
Got the recip saw and it works great with Diablo multi purpose blade. Plan on getting the turbo drill next. 😜
Thankyou so much for this review. I was on the fence about getting Dewalt but everyone has them and I dont like the color. I was going to get Milwakee but its just a bunch of red gang people. I dont like the color. I have Rigid now but want a new set of tools. I do like Rigid colors though. Love the innovation of Ryobi but they are not that powerful and dont like the color. Now here… FLEX 💪🏿 has a good name the more subdued color way and nobody really has them that I know and I want something different than everyone else. 😂
I might get the cut out tool. I have 2 or 3 batteries and I think 2 chargers and no tools. I figured I'd rig the batteries up to use on something or maybe get a tool sometime
@Tools and Tactics guess I was too late. I just looked up the cutout tool and it's $99
I don't like the weight of some of the Flex tools. Too heavy
yeah some are!
I will agree with you in most of this flex stuff but I will say the m12 fuel oscillating saw is the best bar none ! You should test them and you will see !
Also as you it's all about the blare to. But blades aside the m12 fuel will blow your mind. Crazy thing is its just a 12 volt and everything else is 18,20 or 24 volt.
Your right ! The m12 is crazy I really like how the dewalt snaps the blades in we need a collab lol
OMFG! I was just watching this video and just realized my vacuum has that CREVICE attachment you just showed! I f*cking NEVER knew what that part was. I’m freaking out, Ive bought several crevice attachment since getting the vac almost a yea ago. DUDE WTF! Thanks!
Haha. 👍
Flex is ok, the tools are heavy and to be honest the quick eject is nothing special it’s great if you’re a one arm trades person, I have some flex tools so this is just my opinion and if you are in a platform it’s just not worth switching to flex, if flex gets into 12v like the other brands that would be interesting
I don't any Flex, but I'm super interested. At this point I b in Makita, Mikwaukee and Dewalt. Oveeall I rate them in that order.
I just bought the Flex turbo drill love the hard case but when I opened it I discovered both of the batteries are leaking and leaking in the case on the drill and charging as well, I will be returning it and will not by another Flex tool. I have looked at posts about this and found Flex's fix is to wrap the problem inside the battery with a plastic wrap so the problem is still there but wrapped up but how long will plastic wrap last against a hot battery, I'm very disappointed
Wow thanks for the feedback how much was the kit? Thought they fixed it. The stacked lithium doesn't leak and is awesome
Seems like an issue for kits bought after the first year of thier rollout
None of my original batteries leaked ever. My buddy gave me 1 the other day and it leaked too
Did you keep your flex tools? Seems like you rockin more Milwaukee.
That's not such a straightforward answer, Short would be.
I wish I had more.
We had two roofs Shingles in the attic the roof Leaked, I got very sick like deathly sick and had to throw away everything I've ever owned. And restart I spent two hundred thousand dollars on just stuff cars clothes appliances. Down payment on new house. It's been pretty crazy
The M12 line is in a league of their own just with shear tool offerings.. but as far as 18v or 20 volt go it's whatever floats your boat..
Yeah very true! I ran m12 for so long, I had every tool then this came out tried it realized how much more pwer i was missing out on dewalt started offering powerstack and compact tools with serious power sold all the m12 went with dewalt and flex
I want to see a review video of the Barrel Grip Jigsaw please! Love the flex
Line.
Ok thanks!
Tools And Tactics.. Cool video. I would like to get some Flex stuff to see what all the hype is about. How much longer are they doing the lifetime warranty? Might have to get some before it runs out.
end of this year!
Flex is a good brand but for me I like my Kobalt
yeah kobalt is solid especially the xtr!
I like new things. Enough said 👍
The rear handle saw I want to know if it cuts faster than the dewalt flex volt
Also which direction does it blow the saw dust cus the dewalt kinda blows it in your face
Please indicate what impact drill model are you testing?
FX1371A-2B
Aside from Milwaukee they really are faster and more powerful tbh
There's no doubt flex has power, but i hear they overheat relatively quickly. Is that true?
No but the 1st gen batteries have an issue with the cooling liquid comming out only a bummer because it make a mess didn't seem to make a difference on performance they fixd it now and will warranty the batteries from what I understand
They had the light on sale but I bought the M12 with a 6ah I think only $100
That's cool I want that light just because of the size alone hard to justify tho i have me m18 rocket tower lol 1st gen
Great power tools.
Yeah they all are good!
i just switched and let me tell you THE JIGSAW, THE CIRCULAR SAW, THE MULTI TOOL, THE IMPACT AND DRILL....NO COMPARE...blows the comp AWAY!
yeah the jig saw as far at setting itssef apart is Bonkers hahah! like GAPS the others just have a different preference or style but yes all are good get the stacked lithium 3.5 buy the kit get the tool free deal
Every manufacturer makes a Lemon it's just the nature of the beast however FLEX is the exception to the rule.
All their tools are number one in its class plus these are 1st generation tools. Charger technology is #1, by far, battery technology is the industry leader by far. FLEX in bar none above the competition with real world warranty unlike that garbage LSA from Ridgid.
FLEX is the only company to give PACKOUT competition with only 5 pieces and 5 months in. Imagine that!
Yeah, hard to argue those points I do like the smaller drawers from dewalt though!
I have the inline circ saw. I love the saw. The battery that came with it is good. However i picked up a second 5ah battery last sunday and discovered it was leaking a black goo. It was battery acid. Lowes changed it out. The salesperson checked all the batteries in the case and they were all ok. But makes me wonder if their QC is doing its job?? I have had many milwaukee battery failures but none ever leaked. Not really thrilled with any brand at the moment.
I think I'ma go with Flex as a plumber.
The 1 handed recip is amazing!
Just started buying flex
Right now you get a free tool when you buy a 3.5 ah battery and charger. Amazing.
I have the inline saw. I love the saw...but went to lowes to get a backup 5ah battery. It was leaking a black goo.😡
Lowes exchanged it but it makes me wonder about their quality control.
I'm not giving up on future purchases from Flex but I'm going to be cautious about buying tools that really might not be necessary.
yeah i have heard that from a few people, flex says its ok...i don't see how! but they do have a lifetime warranty and 1 i opened up has a black wet spot inside
@@toolsandtactics flex says its ok??😳 That right there erodes my confidence in them even more. If its truely battery acid then its not ok. If its its something else...then what? Lube?? Considering the price of their batteries maybe its lubrication....🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@toolsandtactics the package i bought first was more than a "spot". 1/2 of the battery was covered in it. It took a sheet of paper towel to wipe up the battery and there was plenty left in the plastic package....
I suppose if one of their stack lithium batteries have a "thermal event" they will say thats normal too?!!
@Uncle Fester hahah I'll dig up a convo with some other community members see if I can se exactly what they said very vague tho just that it's not abnormal... but not to worry and they replaced it haha sounds like bs!!
@@toolsandtactics i googled it and ever result i saw for it said it was battery acid. If thats true then their assembly workers must be sloshing acid around like the sweedish chef on the muppets did with flour....
I disagree, Flex generally is stronger and faster than the other top brands.
It's a great platform with the stacked lithium
Hello. Is the Flex SMS 190 miter saw sold in your country? Greetings from Russia.
Bro first off I’m glad to hear you got some relief. Second, I was switching when flex had their first big release, and had they had the sander and router in that one, I probably would’ve went with them over Milwaukee. And last, THAT VAC CAN HANDLE A PLANER?!?! 😳
Yeah insane obviously not for long but yes! Empties the debris completely I gotta show it on a live soon remind me !
@@toolsandtactics definitely! I gotta see that. I just lug the heavy sob out in the yard and don’t even attempt collection on it lol. My 12 gallon corded Ridgid vac won’t even work well enough to try.
@Griffin Woodworks LOL MY RIDGID DOES ok it is the newer 1 with a pretty high cfm I did 3 or 4 1x4 cedar pickets for a glue up for band saw box the flex handled it ! But nothing long lived
Bauer planer
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-16-Gallon-6-5-Peak-HP-NXT-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuum-with-Cart-Fine-Dust-Filter-Locking-Hose-and-Accessories-HD1800/304795088 this ridgid is a monster blue tight pleat filter
Put a 4 inch hole saw on the drill and it will almost take your arm off
I saw a 300 lb man, torn off his ladder when he chucked a 6incher to a hole hawg 🤣 drilling through a roof
Can the vacuum work without the bag?
yeah!
I have 6 different Brands of power tools cannot just have one brand
the DeWalts been goin hard lately!
@@toolsandtactics are the dewalt stack lithium batteries living up to expectations??
I've been wondering when they would come out with a miter saw and table saw. It dawned on me last night that maybe new tools are not being added to their lineup because they're made in germany and they have an energy and resource problems with the situation in Ukraine. What do you think??
Maybe but also they extended the lifetime warranty
They wouldn't want to extend a warranty on a table or miter saw
I prefer Flex because I need to make money with them.
Flex all the way
Your audio is to good to be running the tools for no reason god it's hard to hear and stay watching
Ok thx
Uff that's beautiful 😳 😳 😳
Why Flex? Because milwaukee ticked me off one too many damd times...
Yessir!
Love the American flag in the Nazi party colors. Really sells it for me.
Because they look cool along with milwaukee. Then Dewalt since it's colors are ugly
Makita
Nice ergonomics
clunky to hold and operate....heavy as lead....batteries dont last long...and by far the ugliest black and grey color scheme ive ever seen...... i would rather have hercules if i had to pick between the 2, if that tells you anything...
Thx for feedback
What it tells me is your brain might be a little slow…..