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    Default is this really a powered hand tool?

    I'm not sure how this should be classified.

    Today I received an email from DeWalt advertising their latest battery powered dodad FLEXVOLT® 60V MAX* 2.5 Gallon Cordless Air Compressor Kit - DCC2560T1 | DEWALT.

    Now I'm really confused.
    Is a battery powered compressor really a cordless tool?
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    Ya pick it up with ya hands doncha?

    Seriously though, that looks like a pretty useful bit of kit for a tradie or field worker (thinking farmers etc). Battery powered tools have gone way past "hand" classification: mitre saws, lawn mowers, etc. Possibly even useful on an archaeological dig where they have to be so careful scratching away dirt from artifacts.
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    The way I would look at it the compressor is cordless but the air tool is not cordless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidG View Post
    General & Small machinery.
    but you don't plug it in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FenceFurniture View Post
    Seriously though, that looks like a pretty useful bit of kit for a tradie or field worker (thinking farmers etc). Battery powered tools have gone way past "hand" classification: mitre saws, lawn mowers, etc. Possibly even useful on an archaeological dig where they have to be so careful scratching away dirt from artifacts.
    that's were I'm not so convinced.

    You can already get 15g and 18g cordless nailers -- but they're a bit pricey. Like >$450 CAD
    this unit would allow you to run a $50 18g bradder either as a corded or "cordless" tool so in that respect might be very cost effective. The 10 L tank would be a bit of a constraint.

    and then again, being cordless you might be able to use in environments that are positively dangerous if connected to the mains
    regards from Alberta, Canada

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