Flex tools were the inventors of the side angle grinder in 1954. But if you purchase your tool by the end of the year, you can be in the Founders Warranty for life.įlex tools have been a leader in grinders and polisher for almost 100 years, starting in 1922. FLEX will be launching out 100 new tools starting in May 2021. Taking a lead into the competitive line of brushless 24v power tools is the new FLEX Power Tools, being distributed by Lowe’s Home Improvement. Now they are ready to lead the race in 24V brushless tools. FLEX Power Tools have been a leader in polishers and grinders. There’s a new battery operated tool company in the house, the new FLEX Power Tools 24V line-up. If Flex, however, is owned by Lowes, then Lowes can stop or change the lineup anytime they want, which more directly impacts me.FLEX Power Tools 24V Brushless 5-Tool : It’s What’s Next With both Milwaukee and Ryobi HD is the exclusive distributor but not the manufacturor, so if HD starts to hurt those brands can distribute elsewhere which means I'm still in business. I own both brands, and I know the quality of my Milwaukee tools and their customer service, and I have vastly more tools available to me on that battery ecosystem, so I see no need to buy Flex tools.Īnother question I have about Flex is whether this is a Lowes brand, or Lowes is just an exclusive distributor. I also see prices the same or higher than Milwaukee or Ryobi, both of which have a larger ecosystem. When I just looked at the Flex tools I saw very few tools available on that ecosystem, which means that you're probably going to end up buying a tool outside of that system sooner, rather than later. This means that kind of like Apple products you're buying into an ecosystem, which changes the buying decision into more of a long-term one versus buying a corded tool. So here's the challenge to cordless tools - they all use a proprietary battery system, and that battery technology is actually a pretty important aspect to it all in the long run. Seems they're designed to dominate YouTube tool comparisons and not much else. Tl dr: Stupid powerful for sure, lack refinement, get ridiculously hot under high-pressure situations. If I were just getting started today I'd be willing to invest in FLEX, for me with multiple brands of tools with lots of overlap already it wasn't worth it. It seems many of the other tools like the Jigsaw, SDS Hamer, and a few others are re-branded 18v Flex GMBH tools which I imagine will be very nice. Didn't push it hard enough to notice any thermal issues. Lighter than Milwaukee which I appreciate. I couldn't tell you the difference between this and the DeWALT flexvolt saw. Turbo mode also decides to randomly turn itself off, the tool wasn't hot, the battery was charged, and it just wouldn't turbo.Ĭircular Saw: exactly as expected. Has a mechanical chuck which is flawless. Gets RIDUCIOUSLY hot in continuous use, never noticed this with my Milwaukee, Makita, Metabo (Triple hammer gen 1/2/3), or Festool impacts.ĭrill/Driver: Pretty much the perfect tool. It seems the anvil is overturned for torque causing some issues. In mode 1/2 it would just stop trying to spin a fastener instead of hammering away like most others.
Even mode 1 just didn't have the trigger flexibility to feather in smaller screws comfortably. Obviously in the top mode that's great to have. Impact Driver: This may sound weird, but it's way too powerful across every setting. LEDs are LOVELY and a pleasure to work with. Ended up returning them, but not for any good reason.īatteries and chargers: Stupid fast charger. Used them professionally for a little over a month on my own dime.
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