FLEX IMPACT DRIVER Kit From Lowe's Home Improvement (FLAWS & IMPERFECTIONS)

[@fahs]

Farmer here. Needing to buy some new tools, so after a lot of research went with Flex. It is great stuff. I love it so far. Reserving judgement till I have it a few more years to see how reliable they are.

[@christopherperry1108]

100% agree Vince, I'm not their target audience either. Too invested in Milwaukee, but they will push Milwaukee to be better and hopefully a little less expensive. Keep up the great work.

[@josemendoza8913]

Same here, there is no way I will walk away from my milwaukee after a heavy investment in the M18 and some M12

[@almerino3497]

Let’s hope soon Milwaukee raised prices on all pack out hopefully not the tools next.

[@StarvingAutist]

You act like competition is a good thing for the consumer or something...

[@codustv1465]

a year later they copy makita make a 36v blower and its 300 dollars tool only..... For a leaf blower.

[@richardsqueeze]

The thing that is cool about most new tools of any brand is the anti vibration. Its nice to use a tool all day and not feel it in your hands when you're done.

[@pl5624]

I have the turbo drill...its an animal.ive never drilled holes so fast.it almost catches you by surprise.

[@lilrazexxx5849]

just bought the hammer drill and impact set today, i’m a 2nd year carpenter apprentice i’ve used dewalt, makitta and milwaukee i gotta say this isn’t bad.. a lot of journeymen are surprised by it. I’m going to start my tool line up with this brand through the rest of my apprenticeship and see what it does. I gotta say being the only one in field with this brand haha i’m not confused on who’s are who’s tools and battery’s.

[@8bitsamurai6]

That is good specially with Dewalt they are every where.

[@jessepeden]

I’ve got the 1/2” hammer drill as well, and love it. That thing is a beast. It has taken everything I’ve thrown at it without any problems. I accidentally broke the chuck on the first unit I bought by doing something stupid, but I reached out to FLEX and they sent me a replacement without any hassles. I told them all I needed was the drill itself, not the rest of the kit, but they went ahead and sent me the whole kit anyway, so now I have 2 of the crazy fast chargers and 2 extra batteries for free. I just ordered the 1/2” impact wrench (tool- only model) yesterday, because I don’t need the extra charger or batteries (as I mentioned above), so I can’t wait to give that a go on my truck. I reached out to support again to ask if I can buy just the hard case since the tool-only model is just that (tool-only), and I want to keep it nice and safe. I haven’t heard back yet, but it’s only been 1 day.

[@lt5932]

Me too. I'm new and building the line and easy to keep track of my tools at work. Plus they do tend to out perform the only critique ussually is just that my impact is MFing loud

[@KiltPatrick]

Please keep us updated. This is exactly the type of info I'm looking for. Everybody is already so invested in their own platforms that getting an unbiased opinion is really uncommon...

[@barrystarling7999]

The hammer and this are both badass the turbo mode is kinda bs its just like level 3

[@grandpadre8811]

What if.... FLEX ran a promotion that provided a consumer a free battery swap for a spent competitor battery of the same amperage while running a graduated price discount for acquiring new FLEX "tool only" deals. Would this inspire people to switch brands and start accumulating FLEX batteries? This would also be an environmentally responsible way of disposing of batteries which FLEX as a brand can advertise.

[@thehourglasswithaman]

That would be genius, that would be a good incentive for people to switch because like he said people who are already in a battery system are not the target demographic there could become a point where if Milwaukee doesn’t step up their game or anyone else for that matter you could sell all of your used tools and buy brand new flex and not be out any money but that is slim to none odds that that is actually going to happen from Milwaukee just rolling over like a dead horse. But on a sidenote as someone who isn’t in to a battery system yet I am definitely keeping my eye on flex especially if they bring back the table top wet tile saw that they had in their 2019 tool calendar if that actually works as well as a regular tile saw and you can do plunge cuts that would be revolutionary to an aspiring carpenter like myself

[@vossman5]

If they did tool only, or better kits it'd be worth it

[@daveortwine2641]

@@thehourglasswithaman there is no environmentally friendly way to get rid of these batteries, making the batteries or mining the lithium. And it would just be moronic to destroy the competitors batteries because no matter what people aren't going to stop buying those brands

[@thehourglasswithaman]

@@daveortwine2641 I never said destroy as long as they are in working condition they could donate them to like some nonprofit like Habitat for Humanity or something like that

[@ChristisKing117]

@@thehourglasswithaman the original post said spent batteries. But yes, all manufacturers should have some promotion to switch brand. You could do a battery trade in, run some performance tests on them, and then sell them as used/refurbished batteries at a much discounted price.

[@Billybob-go8hn]

I got all dewalt, but I like the flex and the look, I just bought there entire kit, good for letting your employees use, tired of lending out the big D tools.

[@Firebolthustle76]

Flex is nice but I’m sticking with the red tool. Milwaukee all the way.

[@solarman6873]

Still take m18 surge - once u go surge therz no other- rock n roll 🎸🛠

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣👍🏻

[@travisdixon7105]

Milwaukeeeee !!! All day

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtraught]

M&M is all you need. Makita 18v + Milwaukee 18v @12v. I think I’m good.

[@wayneprice6918]

Been a devoted Makita, DeWalt, and Bosch user. Lowe's recent sales promos helped me purchase my first FLEX, the rear handle 7 1/4 circular saw with DUST PORT! Awesome power, ergonomics, and absolute performance second to none . The variable speed grinder ( at the price of a single speed tool) knocked it out of the park. The 6 1/2 INLINE Circular Saw was quiet, powerful, and great line of sight on either side of the saw + a dust port! The new 18 gauge brad nailer is half the size of the DeWalt. The turbo hammer drill is awesome. More torque than my big DeWalt or Makita. Now I have made the switch. All the tools have better features and performance than the competitors. (Not on the Milwaukee 18v platform so I don't know how they compare.) The better features, performance, and power have inspired me to switch. Can't wait for the 10 inch 24v table saw with the corded option. The blower is also better than Makita, DeWalt, or Bosch. I was amazed at how good these tools really are.

[@derekmclv]

Bought and registered 6 in the past week while locking in the prices before inflation and while locking in the LIFETIME warranty at the same time. Thanks for the fair review.

[@terryturner259]

Facts my bro you always keep it real but to be honest it could be for first time tools guys like I used to be when you put me on with kobalt power tools kit for 199 I still watch you because I learn a lot and I share that with my friend keep doing you you the best my bro stay blessed and always future success for you and your family and great health 🙏🏻👊🏿

[@andrewt9204]

The self tapper mode is genius. With a bit of finesse you can do this manually just fine 95% of the time, but this seems like a sure fire way to fasten quickly and accurately every time. Hope that comes to Dewalt sometime soon.

[@zaccruise3306]

I just recently switched over since I started back up in the construction field. They are a little heavy but if you remember when tools were meant to last they had a little more weight to them. So it seems like these might actually hold on in the long run. I still need a few more tools to complete my flex line up but the have been dream come true so far compared to the earlier gens of cordless that I had in the past.

[@almerino3497]

Don’t forget to register for the founders lifetime warranty

[@BlackenedEclipse]

Just got one and I’m loving it’s power and feel. Time will tell on its Durability but can’t beat the black look either. Great Vid 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Ayyyyy, we appreciate the feedback, and we hope it helps you earn a boatload of money! 👍🏻

[@kdworak4754]

how is it doing these days?

[@drusski4345]

I was half way up a roof on my ladder when the impact drill ejected the last t25 bit I had into the weeds below, not my best moment. Vince I’d agree with you it’s an unnecessary gimmick. Very Tacticool. Overall the drill does what’s required of it and it has a good purchase. “As long as it works” 🍻

[@skolsaw1080]

Seems pretty cool but I’m definitely sticking with DeWaukee.

[@edgardosandoval9284]

😂

[@nyyjimmyv23]

I had the pleasure of putting the FLEX endcap on display in my store. Got a sneak peak of the full line my store will be carrying. There are other kits that have "turbo mode" and such. The amount of tools is similar to the number of tools on display in the metabo hpt display in lowes from what I could tell. Excited to see you test this line of tools

[@iraschmelkin2927]

competition is good, but I'm waiting to see what kind of deals Flex will give (as well as the others!)

[@jeffreyk.warmbein5953]

"is it the most sturdy?" *YEEEEEEEEEEET* lol you had me howling vince

[@AngelRodriguez-bj2xe]

The warranty is tempting for this first year

[@DJ_FLUX]

XTR v FLEX! I love my Kobalt 24V MAX XTR tools. I've got everything but the 1/2" impact wrench (still, not a lot of XTR tools, though a new gen is supposed to be coming out). I've got a few other Kobalt 24V tools (belt sander, fans, etc.) and most all of the 80V MAX outdoor tools which are fantastic. But I really like the FLEX tool differences for a few key reasons: - Definitely more performance. - Battery cooling technology (though same company is making Kobalt batteries without this technology thus far). - Anti-vibration feature is great for all-day use and trades. Also, where FLEX is taking note from Kobalt, they are supposedly coming out with 100 tools this year to build the line quickly to give more of a reason to buy in. Kobalt, as great as the XTR line is, is really lagging behind in tool selection. I hope it's all development and worth the wait. FLEX is definitely what I would buy into if I were to switch from XTR. I do hope Lowes ramps up their Kobalt 24V line, especially the new gen XTR tools. Really, they should just make everything XTR.

[@preston1614]

The torque test channel actually has the XTR impact as their most powerful, Flex is number 2 and Milwaukee 3. The turbo mode on the flex seems way more powerful than my xtr though but maybe it just has more rpm, is the only difference? I bought into the kobalt line as a cheap alternative to get me by when my dewalt broke again and took months to get warranty repaired. Now I have most of the kobalt tools and xtr series, been very happy with them, much better than my unreliable dewalts and the XTR has an amazing trigger on their impact, I love the precision. I think dewalt has the best trigger followed by kobalt xtr, over all other manufacturers.

[@rtgray7]

I'm heavy into Kobalt XTR and Makita but, YES, I am going to try Flex as soon as I need to replace or buy a new tool. I think the battery technology along with a competitively comparable tool will see Flex eventually penetrate the market in a serious way.

[@cobes11]

Too expensive. They are slightly worse than Milwaukee but cost more. Just get milwaukee.

[@rtgray7]

@@cobes11 Too early to know how they compare with Milwaukee. And they do not cost more. They are priced under both Milwaukee and DeWalt.

[@cobes11]

@@rtgray7 I have worked at Home Depot and Lowes over the last year so know the prices pretty well. But whatever. I will not argue with an internet troll.

[@rtgray7]

@@cobes11 Troll? I checked pricing a month ago. I would consider your comment a troll. Milwaukee is as good as it gets imo but they do cost more. As far as Flex, there is no way to know, at this point, how they compare with the best. But preliminary results say they are very competitive. I'm not jumping platforms and I'm no fanboy but, I will give them a try.

[@cobes11]

@@rtgray7 Ok. I go to both HD and Lowes at least twice per week.

[@Aepek]

Nothing wrong with options for consumers, just makes us all winners; as we always say😃

[@timothydu9415]

I totally agree with the collet. If it works, it works. Never had a problem with the old manual style collet but the quick insert is a welcome addition. The quick eject on the flex might be an effort to shorten the tool by a quarter inch but it isn’t enough of a reason to choose it over another brand IMO.

[@TheRsixpilot]

I just started over the last two years with buying new tools and M12 and M18 will always be in my truck, if you need a tool Milwaukee has it and it’s a quality tool that WILL get the job done for years to come… I love the fact that I can go to put a cabinet in and go straight to my box and grab my M18 impact go in and see it’s to big to fit and go grab M12 fuel and know I have enough power to drive the screws straight though the cabinet into the next room if I wanted lol and then put it on mode one and tighten the hinges without ever having to go back to my truck but one time

[@christianness8983]

I was going to buy Flex, but then I noticed Makita's 40v line and saw that they had outdoor power equipment so I chose to go with Makita. I've got some Bosch stuff now, but maybe as time goes on and those tools wear out, I'll consider going with Flex. At least the Makita 40v line is going to be expanding too so my toolbox can grow with it slowly rather than have me playing a game of catch up.

[@nickcosta2956]

Flex's outdoor line is EGO fwiw.

[@jcharvey1993]

Nope not switching but still sticking with my M18 all the way. I recently picked up the surge and have been really happy less noise and haven't had a single fastener that I haven't been able to set

[@tommyobrien9480]

I upgraded from V28 tools this year, it was a hard change because all the V28 gear was all working as it should NEVER failed me, would have no problem looking at Flex if I had not committed to M18

[@bigginspd]

I know most people think flex is new to the market but their parent company has been making quality tools for a long time,,, primarily in the European market,,,I've been through all the top brands and finally settled on milwaukee for their selection and power and durability and bare tool buys,,, I believe flex sells in kits only at the moment and even if it were a little better than the rest it would not justify switching to a whole new battery platform,,, save me an hour or two a day and I'd switch in a heart beat,,,Lol,,, love your videos

[@johnharrisberman5997]

Vince, awesome work, I just bought the Flex FX1351 kit at Lowe’s today. They are on sale for $99 bucks for at least another month or so. 99 bucks for a brushless impact, two 2.5 amp batts, 160w charger, bag, clip, and bit holder with a T25 and PH2 bit, all with a lifetime warranty. I know it’s not the sleek and sexy “quick eject”, just your finger on a variable speed trigger connected to a 24v brushless motor. I gotta say , I think it’s the best bang for buck and most well thought out kit anywhere atm. Would love to see hear thoughts on it

[@davidyoung1610]

I got the same thing. Bought it mainly for the two batteries. Even though the FX1351 is their lower end model it already has more torque than any of my other impacts. Great deal, especially with the lifetime warranty (although limited to three exchanges per battery).

[@dwaynecoleman2273]

Good start to to the line. I just want more tool only available options now.

[@LiamATL007]

Just picked that one up today as well. I’ve only ever used Milwaukee, but for that orice +warranty I just couldn’t pass it up

[@chat2chann]

Sooooo I know this is an older video. But I’ll just put this out here. I was all dewalt. Everything I had was dewalt. And just recently someone walked off. Job site with about all my battery powered tools. Still love dewalt. But this wasn’t the first time my dewalts walked off a site. So I decided to switch to flex cause I almost never see them in a site. And I still have my dewalt chop saw and table saw and shop vac ( basically what the perps couldn’t walk away with) but I decided to switch to flex because they are pushing the limits and putting out what appears to be good tools. Time will definitely have to tell. But so far I absolutely love their tools. There’s some learning curve cause when you’ve ran an 887 for years the other impacts are just different. But the quality and the efficiency of flex is amazing from what I can see. Again time will tell. But if your started out (or starting over 🙄) I’d give em a shot

[@josephalexander3884]

I thought about switching. I need a impact driver for a knock around. The DeWaslt Atomic is $99 at my local ACE. Tough to beat for a kit with a single 2.0 a/h cp battery, charger, and bag. My Makitas are in storage. I’m not sure what I’ll do. That said, thank you very much for putting the hype in perspective.

[@ernestoduran4100]

I’ve only been a fan of the channel for a few months. Me and my sons have a blast watching the videos and past TTR’s! Great video and keep up the great work

[@ManCaverTools]

I think that is a fantastic impact driver and I cant wait to get it.

[@Solaramericandancer]

I just moved to Milwaukee from Dewalt but I am sticking with Milwaukee because it has been proven and they have a large line of tools I need now. I cannot wait until Flex feels like coming out with more tools. Plus I like Dewalt and Milwaukee because their color attracts attention in case you leave a tool behind. Flex being black color does not attract as much attention. I am loving the competition though.

[@covishen]

I am very much out of their demographic. I'm in the Ryobi line and am perfectly happy with it as a DIY'er. Mine mostly sit on the shelf and when they are used they get used heavily. Also with my being relatively cheap, I don't see them coming after me. Don't get me wrong, it's one hell of a tool, but unless I have a special, specific need, it's too much too for my limited needs. If I have a need to run lag bolts through something like putting in a deck? I have my corded driver and if I need really heavy duty, I have air tools. Beyond that? I'm hiring a contractor.

[@TheTravismiller77]

The flex impact driver wont cut it over time, we got one in the factory, it smokes screwing together melamine boxes, looks good, worked good for a week

[@robbiterry38]

i bought the flex drill and impact driver combo, with the 2.5 battery. so far the batterys do not hold up near as long as Milwaukee or dewalt. i have both brands i use all the time. i think molwaukee is by far a better tool... i do custom woodworking, and use them every day.

[@keenaheaton8853]

Competition is always good for consumers. New ideas, better prices, leverage. Flex has to know they need to do a stackable option, interested to see what they come up with

[@dagconst1]

Great tool , bought them 6 months ago and love them . This guy was right my Dewalt kit crapped out so I figured I'd try something new

[@Fayem718]

I just bought a Kobalt XTR impact driver. I like it, but I might return it to get the Flex for the lifetime warranty.

[@Ron-kx7xb]

I bought the Turbo Hammer drill and Impact kit yesterday. I was honestly just going to replace my Dewalt hammer drill because the chuck has never locked properly and the bits fall out all the time. My practical use for it is for drilling holes in Tile. This morning at the jobsite the carpenter's had to drill a bunch of holes in 1/4 inch or 3/16 angle Steel. I told them about the anti kick back feature and said put it to the test. They drilled a 3/8 pilot hole then finished it off with a 1 inch bit. Everyone that used it was impressed. It was faster than the Dewalt they had,and plus nobody broke a wrist.

[@csmooth1262]

I use my flex impact driver a variety of ways, it works well for the workhorse jobs but for the jobs that take finesse, the trigger pull isn’t infinitely variable making the speed increases jump quickly

[@adamfehr1994]

Most brands are like that sadly, I have a Makita 40v and the smooth trigger is arguably the best part

[@csmooth1262]

@@adamfehr1994 Thank you! Makita 40 was one I considered and will maybe pick up. On philly fixed channel he talks about how smooth and ergonomic it is.

[@thekma3476]

I bought that impact... it's actually pretty damn good. So far the impact and the hammer have performed very well.

[@dbrown2746able]

My Lowe’s has a whole end cap full of tools amazing

[@amoscardoza5253]

Yo Fellas! That flex was hyped more than the Bauer weed Wacker? I don't believe it!

[@allaboutpcpairguns7069]

I'm sticking with my m18 tride and tru

[@allaboutpcpairguns7069]

Ps milwaukee is going to strike back

[@andresz8815]

Used to have DeWalt… I been using Flex for over 6 months now I am selling all my DeWalt tools Flex really has the power to do the job done !! Fast charging that’s the other parts that I like about this I can full charge battery for lees than 20 min … I not getting anything from flex but I think is best brand that I ever have used…

[@TheApocalypticsaint]

I'm a small business owner. Started with some facebook marketplace knock-off brand drills to get me going as I needed to invest in more specialty tools first. FLEX has caught my eye by a lot. Considering I'm not on a battery platform this is the one I am planning on being on in the near future

[@joel9405]

Just bought a 6 brushless tool combo kit for 499 and 2 batteries. I love them I just returned ryobi kit because it looked and felt like a kids set.

[@shadyassassin0856]

I am way too invested in milwaukee to switch but flex has got my interest enough that if I were to get into a second battery platform for shits and giggles I might go with them. I mean its all personal preference anyway. I'll wait to see the deals they offer and what other tools they plan to push out soon

[@reidzr2s10]

No I bought into the Makita XGT 40 volt platform. I received the 3/4 drive impact wrench yesterday and It did not disappoint. It was expensive but in my line of work it beats dragging out an air hose that hangs up on everything. Oh I work on heavy equipment.

[@ScipioAndycanus]

I like the idea of the quick-release button. I hold the driver in my driving hand pretty much like I am using it the just push the button with that hand and catch the bit in my other hand. Pretty cool stuff. I would like that on my Makitas. It won't make me buy the driver from Flex though.

[@christianness8983]

Especially when Makita's impact is pretty much the best all around on the market today. I bought a 4 tool combo kit that includes their 40v impact driver.

[@wulfclaw4921]

The lock trigger is a good feature when drilling or tightening in deep spots where the collet can disengage the driver when coming in contact with the surrounding surface.

[@anthonymoralessr.3889]

Looks good Vince BUT I for one would not invest in another platform when I have all kinds of tools in the Makita 18V/36V Lxt platform currently invested in. If in the future I need more umph I'd go Makita 40V/80V XGT. I'm also very curious about there OPE equipment lineup in this new category.

[@oscardriftz4717]

Just Bought The 6 tool combo! And I love the tools! They work great . Registered all my tools✅! 💯 % satisfied. Great Vid👍

[@brianmack6285]

Just a small point but Ridgid has the best collet design. It ejects the bit into the your hand and is then ready for a simple quick insertion.

[@ernestoduran4100]

I want to see Nick run that beast against you and the Gen.3!!!

[@ernestoduran4100]

@@BlessedFallout @VCG construction like Vince said “it hasn’t been tested until it’s been on TTR!” Lol

[@benjaminreed6652]

I got the flex half inch impact for work since it has the “vibration shield” and I have severe carpal tunnel. I absolutely love it. It’s not quite as powerful as the m18 but it’s a night and day difference in how my wrist feels after using the two. I agree with Vince that flex is a competitor to the other big names. It’s not necessarily better, but its not worse either. As a career mechanic, I will be replacing a lot of my tools with flex because The impact impressed me a lot and I’m in need of a new driver, drill, and reciprocating saw. I also have Ryobi home tools that I really can’t justify keeping, since I’ve started a lot of serious projects lately. Flex will be my platform for home and work by the end of 2022

[@jesusmalverde9364]

Yes I bought the flex I have the m12 platform so instead of going to 18 imma give flex a try at 24volts

[@VCGConstruction]

Let us know how you like them! 👍🏻

[@GregBrecker]

I like the fact that’s it’s more competition and will cause more innovation in the old guard.

[@rodneywallace4958]

I like the push-button bit release. It's easier use one hand to release the bit while using the other hand to remove the bit. With other designs, you have to release and remove the bit with the same hand. The nice thing is, this drill has both.

[@mjc8761]

Thx for the review! Great advice and very true! 😊

[@nissanvq35lag23]

MILWAUKEE ALLTHEWAY!!!!

[@mr.williams7911]

Thank u

[@uglyashelful]

Milwaukee sucks balls

[@chrissteed1118]

Milwaukee rules

[@carsonmcnamer5321]

Hypebeast

[@plaid11]

😂

[@ManCaverTools]

Love the new background you guys got

[@thomaswilson9792]

Seeing as how I’m the guy looking to change platforms and this is where you go to get unbiased no bullshit opinions I might be making the jump to flex

[@kyleglueckert6346]

I agree with 100% when you explained (will you switch to flex). I have committed myself to the Milwaukee battery line spent hundreds, thousand of dollars between the M18, M20 lineup. Now if I was to purchase my first battery tool I believe it would be flex and stay with the line.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

LET'S GO!!!🏁 You can have my Flacid when you pry it from my hands.... Flex....ha-rumph....!

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣

[@jacure123]

I just bought one. I love the two big batteries. Some company want to cheap out and give you 1.5mah. Instead of 5 and 2.5. Lol I also have Dewalt, Metabo and and kobalt .

[@thehourglasswithaman]

I am surprised at how many people are buying it on top of already being in a battery system that just shows how good their tools actually are. Up untill I found this video (which I knew this video would be good and unbiased considering he promotes Milwaukee so heavily and it seems like that is flexes main competition) all the people who I’ve seen complain about flex and sit there and say they’re no good are the same people who are already in a battery system which to me no offense but who cares and that just seems like pure jealousy to me that now somebody else came along and done exactly what your tools can do but slightly better and more importantly a lot cheaper. I am so excited to see where flex goes and as soon as I have the opportunity to invest into them I will

[@micjubba709]

Waiting for the burn up shows 😂🤣😂🤣🤣👌🤙👍👏👏👏

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣

[@richardclader9453]

I dont acknowledge any tool but milwaukee, they get the job done, i havent had a single tool give up on me for years.

[@vt500ft]

I didn't have a platform, so I went with this one. We'll see how it goes over time, but gotta say a lifetime warranty is pretty appealing and the thing seems to work pretty well? It's not like the company is new, either... Just new to the US market. Price seemed really reasonable, considering it came with a decent fast charger and two batteries.

[@newjargon1697]

I'm kind of excited to see what changes to pricing or future tool revolution will be. Things change fast, and if competitors want to compete they'll do what it takes

[@ParadoxEP]

Work at Lowes, they put a flex display down at the pro end where you can drive long wood screws into 2x4s. They are definitely marketing towards pros only. I was impressed but that was coming from my bottom of the barrel Craftsman Brushed combo kit lmao.

[@michaelopry3456]

I tend to agree on gizmos are just more things to fail, but one thing I can see about the quick release is that the collet is pushed back hidden a bit, which keeps it from being engaged when using and dropping the bit like say inside a wall cavity. of course if you push the tool deep enough, the quick release will be engaged and could do the same thing. but from experience ive had a driver bit come out from an extension with a lock release that way inside the wall and it sucked.

[@landon6573]

Will not be switching.

[@vikingnorm6935]

I’m so deep into Milwaukee I’m probably never switching, not worth the $ & pain to have 2 battery platforms for me to buy anything else

[@CadillacZachOffical]

Me with dewalt... I even have their string trimmer and both chainsaws 🙄.... How'd that happen?!?!? 🤭

[@aaronmcfee506]

That's the trick with tool companies, get us so deep in a battery platform that you can't afford to change

[@ronhayes4329]

indeed

[@TDub_ADV]

But why would you need to buy anything else? Reality is if you buy into a quality platform from the big 3(Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee) you should be all set. All 3 brands make just about every tool imaginable, all are high quality and will get the job done. Performance is so close that arguing about it is like arguing ford/chevy or coke vs pepsi. Its a useless argument. Myself i'm pretty heavily invested in Dewalt both 20v and 60vflex stuff. I have never once thought i needed a different brand because of some gimmicky feature or performance.

[@np-bl7qc]

So that's why I'm broke. Looking at my packouts full of makita and milwaukee, and one dewalt 🤣

[@jimbaileyme]

Been on the 20 volt DeWalt platform, but have also been building up a Milwaukee 12 volt collection just because of all the compact offerings. Despite this I think I'm going to at least get the flagship Flex hammer drill and possible their 1" SDS plus rotary hammer and use them for more taxing projects for two reasons. First, they do appear to be really good products, and also because if you register your products any time during the 2021 calendar year you get a lifetime warranty as part of their founder program. That's pretty solid. Vince, how about a Flex rotary hammer review?

[@lukejohnson6341]

I have multiple tool lines. Makita DeWalt Porter-Cable Ryobi and I use battery adapters so I only need to carry DeWalt and Makita batteries and can run all my tools. I have a flex tool set and I will use it more if they make a battery adapter so I don't have to buy batteries for flex. So far the flex set is pretty decent.

[@G0ld3ncr0ss]

I am currently on the Dewalt battery platform, Although the flex system is more powerful I don’t see it as a night and day difference to add a second battery platform. In my opinion they came out too soon. The Dewalt DCF887 is my current impact driver (yes the one that blew up 3 times on TTR) it isn’t the fastest or most hard hitting impact on the market but It is on a proven battery platform. I think flex is going to need 3-4 years to prove its reliability at least. At that point the big 3 (Milwaukee Makita and dewalt) would have new flag ship impacts that could possibly out preform the new flex seeing how close they actually are in performance. At that point it’s a choice of battery platform and the options they have on it. If that’s the case I think people will stick with what they already have. I also could be 100% wrong but this is my personal opinion

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

LOL 8X.05 Lag Bolt on a 2.5 amp Batray 😮😅😂❤❤. Vince threw the Whole Barn Building at that impressive Impact driver. That's what I call Tool testing at its daily use finest. Great vid Vince. Great vid.❤❤❤

[@felixalonzo2847]

Since im always flexing my muscles for the ladies I will buy a Flex impact driver.

[@maverickciao]

The quick release button seems interesting! 🤔 At least for me! The impact driver is my daily bread and butter and I use it 95% of the time for my tasks. There are some tasks that I do for my build everyday where I need my left hand holding something and my right hand hold my impact driver at the same time. I use my impact driver for pre/drilling and lagging right after the pre-drilling. So I would have to take my left hand the off the other item to remove drill bill and insert the driver bit. The quick release button is not for everyone, but might work for some people. To bad I can’t seem to go any any FLEX impact drivers at my local LOWES. I wish I get my hand on a FLEX impact driver now and to take it for 1 month test drive 😄. And definitely would give the quick release button a real world trial.

[@jimharvard]

i used to work at a Home Depot and got started collecting Ryobi tools. i have probably 20 different Ryobi tools and they all work well. i flip houses and we use all the Ryobi tools for everything. i am always buying a new Ryobi tool that looks helpful. however, i do have some other battery tools, Dewalt, Milwaulkee, and Kobalt. when i was an associate in the tool dept. at HD i would tell every guy asking about battery tools the same thing - look at the entire line of tools each company makes to see if they have all the tools you need or have something unique that someone else doesn't have. then pick that line because once you get "wedded" to a particular battery line, that's it because NONE of the major brands batteries are interchangeable. the second thing i would advise is for someone purchasing their first battery tool, ALWAYS buy the "kit" with the tool, battery and charger because ALL the lines sell some of the tools as "tool only" which means you have to already have a battery and charger. i have found that the major battery tool brands - Ryobi, Kobalt, Dewalt, Ridged, Makita, and Bosch perform at very similar levels. there are other brands that Lowes sells like Craftsman and Mutabo, but i have no experience with them. i buy mostly Home Depot stuff. yes, there are certain tools by certain brands that seem to be "the best." i purchased a Milwaulkee battery chain saw because after a lot of research, that saw performed the best out of all brands but i purchased the saw "kit" which was the saw, battery and charger. it has never made sense to me to chase "the next shinny thing" that comes out. if the tool i have performs well for me, i STAY with that brand. i only buy "new brands" when there is a "unique" tool that is designed to do a particular task that i am faced with that my existing tools can't do or will take too long to do. a final "warning" i would offer is to look at the cost of the BATTERIES for whatever line you are interested in. battery costs have risen dramatically over the last year and it is now not uncommon to have to spend $100 to $150 dollars JUST FOR A BATTERY!

[@rondamon8004]

Flex is definitely in the Pro level....Tough tools...they look very well made and very advance tech...!!!

[@ABC-oo4vm]

A guy like me whom who doesn’t have any tools and is in the market for a completely new tool set, I’m paying attention.

[@mgmproductionz1641]

Same. Just got an angle grinder from flex. Seems pretty nice so far.

[@ABC-oo4vm]

@@mgmproductionz1641 that’s nice. Don’t forget to register for the lifetime warranty. It’s only offered till the end of this year. Would be nice if the lifetime warranty was the standard. Now that would make a statement. But just like the most companies who choose to use planned obsolescence. It appears the tools that are turbo are the ones that I believe I’m interested in. It’s only a matter of time till the other major tool brands catch’s up to FLEX Turbo. Then flex with introduce a 2gen. It’s a very frustrating tactic any manufacturers tend to practice. It’s like I’m compensating them (any manufacturers) to bata test there products, when it turn it should be the other way around. My issue is the commitment to the batteries. Each manufacturers have different form/fitmet of the batteries. Once you made up your mind on what brand, then your commitment to the particular manufacturer. Ie taking a dewalt battery to use on a Milwaukee. Doesn’t work that way.

[@Greg....]

Do flex offer more then just drills and impacts? Dewalt/Milwaukee/makita etc all have a big range of different skins for the same battery platform which is why i stick to one brand. Dont need different batteries or chargers for different tools. Same batteries, 1 charger, and multiple tools. It also saves space when you work out of a van or ute not having un nessisary clutter.

[@Billybob-go8hn]

They got a d grip jigsaw, multi tool, barrel grip jig saw and recip saw and an angle grinder.

[@thehourglasswithaman]

I saw in their 2019 tool calendar which I hope they bring it back at some point or another they had a table top what tile saw that hooked up to a garden hose and if that works as well as an actual tile Saul does and you can do plunge cuts that is going to be revolutionary for anyone who does home-improvement war someone who is even a professional carpenter like I’m trying to be to literally just be able to walk outsideTurn on the hose turn on the salt and to be able to cut whatever hole you need to in a piece of tile would be revolutionary for home-improvement and someone who is a professional carpenter like I’m trying to get into

[@jeromegaines7890]

Watching you and I did add flex to my tools. I'm not disappointed 😂

[@darrenmasom8702]

I've been using all the other platform power drills and I think I'm going to go finally but my own now since work has provided many over the years and I'm going to go with flex because it's different.

[@Xedgehog1]

I actually work for Lowe's, in "Tool World", so my personal opinion might be biased. But we do have a Flex demo up, and I got to play with the impact driver. Frankly, I'm impressed with it. I point home owners at Craftsman and Kobalt. I push pros to Dewalt, but I also say "try out this Flex driver, it's pretty cool."

[@whiskeyhotel62]

I also work in Tool World at Lowe's. Our demo impact driver died after three weeks of driving 2-1/2" screws into pine 2x4s. The tool just beeps when the trigger is pulled, even with fully charged batteries. Our demo station wasn't even heavily used as there were less than fifty screws driven before it crapped out. Probably an aberration, but I don't have enough of this model on hand at the moment to set up a replacement demo unit.

[@danabenjamin3300]

@@whiskeyhotel62 thanks much for your input,everytime I want to jump in and get a flex i come across posts saying it burns out...

[@tanked1313]

Just started in Milwaukee cause of you! not looking back! Milwaukee 100%

[@Mattys556]

Just moved into my first home. Been looking to pack the garage with a brand. FELX is looking promising.

[@FatherLizard]

God I’m so happy I’m subbed to this channel. Vince, you are the man.

[@darrielleller4851]

Milwaukee is here to stay & so am I. Milwaukee ALL THE WAY!!!!!!

[@darrielleller4851]

It's good for Lowes that they are another viable platform besides Dewalt......... but if they don't sell Milwaukee I still won't make any major purchases there!!

[@tammyshellikoff3482]

Hi vice and you make my day

[@elliottbroach6508]

I just switched from Bosch to flex. Not really switching because of performance but just because they have a larger platform and are growing. I’m switching over slowly but I already had to buy into other brands before because Bosch is limited on its platform

[@moisesrobles7884]

For all you haters give it up flex is the nex generation of tools you have to love it katakaboooooooooooooooom