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[Monocrom]

Clearly there has been a misunderstanding between us.
We both know about 18650s, and 21700s.
Is the latter a genuine advancement from the former? Yes.
Is it a huge one? No. Not even remotely. At least not from what I've experienced.

Personally, having used both types of cells in different lights made for them....
I decided awhile back to switch back to 18650s. Two reasons why.
One, didn't experience a huge difference between 21700s compared to 18650s.
Whether we're talking runtime or output.
Two, missed that dual-fuel capability that 18650s have with CR123 primaries.
Something you lose with 21700s.

Fair enough, #2 doesn't apply to power-tool batteries. But #1, does.
And again, my main point was keeping the voltage the same.
That way, existing customers don't have to buy new batteries if they don't want to.
But I see now that THAT aspect wasn't what you were focusing on.
Hopefully this misunderstanding has been clarified now.

 

[PaladinNO]

I need some opinions here - I am looking for something to blow away dust from my work space (router, orbital sander). I am working outside with this, and the wind isn't exactly a consistent and reliable source.

Would prefer not to break out the air compressor for the very occasional use I have, and as the router is two-handed I would prefer to have something going all the time. Tried a desk fan, but that didn't do much - unless tipping over twice from sudden gusts of wind counts as doing something. So I am looking at a compact leaf blower, such as the DeWalt DCV100.

Would this be overkill, or can it work in theory? Or are there other options?

 

[alpg88]

I have this one, I use it for inflating camping beds, starting up a camp fire, blow leaves and dirt from inside the tent, and out of pickup bed. It works. Would I use it in a shop? nope, I use vacuum, you want dust removed, not suspend it in the air, and get everywhere, but if that is your goal, it will be fine for the task

 

[PaladinNO]

I have this one, I use it for inflating camping beds, starting up a camp fire, blow leaves and dirt from inside the tent, and out of pickup bed. It works. Would I use it in a shop? nope, I use vacuum, you want dust removed, not suspend it in the air, and get everywhere, but if that is your goal, it will be fine for the task

Thank you, sounds like it's exactly what I want then.

Would definitely NOT use something like that indoors, no (already have a vacuum cleaner* with various hoses, nozzels and adapters for that). As I said above I am working outside with this, and the wind isn't exactly a consistent and reliable source. I have tried a vacuum outside too, but it doesn't remove the dust as well as I would like around the immediate work area (not all of my tools have a dust port either), so it's still clogging up the track or covering my lines. And the whole point here is to not stop working several times on a single cut or motion to clear away dust.

*I do have a reverse / blow feature on my vacuum, and I would rather not use it ever again, as the first time I used the vacuum was to clean a room indoors - but ended up blowing the dust everywhere(!) instead (because who reads manuals). And I had to postpone the job for 3 hours until everything had settled again.

 

[alpg88]

My 6 y.o. uses it to clean up his room, legos especially, he picks up large pieces then uses this to blow all small pieces in a corner, then from there uses dust pan to move it all into a lego bucket. It did not sit well with me at first, due to all cat fur flying everywhere, but then I figured at least this way he gets some results, and installed an air cleaner in his room.

 

[PaladinNO]

My 6 y.o. uses it to clean up his room, legos especially, he picks up large pieces then uses this to blow all small pieces in a corner, then from there uses dust pan to move it all into a lego bucket.

Hey, kids knows better than us adults - seeing solutions where we find none. ^^ But you should get him something like a Kärcher WD 3 S vacuum - remove the bag, and let him suck up all the LEGOs into the steel container for storage. Cleaning and storing all in one.

Another question on the DeWalt blower though: how does the variable speed work? Is there a separate speed button, or is everything done with the trigger?

 

[iacchus]

Look at this product I found on google.com https://share.google/pudzDh6lNtOeS7vvp

I use one of these, and it falls into that category of tool which is exemplified by not realizing how often you'd use it until you own it.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

HI PaladinNO. There are two speed controls. The trigger and one located at the top rounded area of the handle. A friend found this one at a garage sale and purchased it for me as a gift. It works great! Just remember to keep the air intake away from your pants when you hold it in your right hand.

JR was the previous owner.

 

[PaladinNO]

HI PaladinNO. There are two speed controls. The trigger and one located at the top rounded area of the handle. Just remember to keep the air intake away from your pants when you hold it in your right hand.

Excellent! Thank you for pictures. With that 5 Ah attached, I got a sense of the scale too.
I figure I will need to put a filter of some sort on the intake, especially when sanding, and use a hose clamp or something in the trigger (and glue the safety switch open, as one does ^^).

But now I know that tool could work for me.

Look at this product I found on google.com

Yeah, the Makita DAS180 was the first thing I looked at - but of course, DeWalt doesn't make anything like that. Explains why there is a horde of fakes out there, of the same if not identical design, but taking a DeWalt battery - and I am not risking my batteries to a fake.

Between that and the Makita DUM604 18 V grass shears (which DeWalt also doesn't make), I am tempted to buy a Makita tool pack (tool + battery + charger) just to get them...

 

[alpg88]

There is 3 position lever at the tumb, trigger is more on off in reality, and you got to give a sec or two for motor to spin up, it is not an instant blast.

 

[PaladinNO]

you got to give a sec or two for motor to spin up, it is not an instant blast.

As expected. We got a tiny electrical duster for computers at work, which works the same way.
Though I foresee my use to be to turn the tool on Low, place it close to the work area, and let it just continuously blow away the dust for me.

I am especially missing some "blasting" when using my Makita RP0900J router. No dust port, and it just sends the wood chips everywhere.

 

[iacchus]

As expected. We got a tiny electrical duster for computers at work, which works the same way.
Though I foresee my use to be to turn the tool on Low, place it close to the work area, and let it just continuously blow away the dust for me.

I am especially missing some "blasting" when using my Makita RP0900J router. No dust port, and it just sends the wood chips everywhere.

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There's a dust nozzle set for that one to mitigate your issue.
Part # 194733-8 in the US

Has to be hooked up to a vacuum.

 

[dc38]

There's a dust nozzle set for that one to mitigate your issue.
Part # 194733-8 in the US

Has to be hooked up to a vacuum.

A dust nozzle for a leaf blower...an airjet cutter?

 

[PaladinNO]

There's a dust nozzle set for that one to mitigate your issue.
Part # 194733-8 in the US

Has to be hooked up to a vacuum.

Thank you very much. I had to check, and I see I already have that one.
...Would have been easier to just check my browser bookmarks (I save a bookmark for everything I buy online, for later reference if needed), because it was listed there as well - gotta love that excellent hindsight, because the router box was at the very bottom of one of my MakPac-stacks.

Then that's the one, or one of the parts, I ordered later on. I ordered the router itself as tool only (outlet unit, ~90 USD), and bought bits and accessories later.

Still, I think I want the compact blower - if I need to bring a vacuum as well, i might as well bring the air compressor instead. But as you say, the adapter is definitely a nice to have anyway.

 

[dc38]

Thank you very much. I had to check, and I see I already have that one.
...Would have been easier to just check my browser bookmarks (I save a bookmark for everything I buy online, for later reference if needed), because it was listed there as well - gotta love that excellent hindsight, because the router box was at the very bottom of one of my MakPac-stacks.

Then that's the one, or one of the parts, I ordered later on. I ordered the router itself as tool only (outlet unit, ~90 USD), and bought bits and accessories later.

Still, I think I want the compact blower - if I need to bring a vacuum as well, i might as well bring the air compressor instead. But as you say, the adapter is definitely a nice to have anyway.

I have a "pocket" sized blower, FANEAC brand. I wanna say around 7-10 minutes cumulative on max, never ran it continuously, as light few second bursts seemed to suffice. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3D3QZ7Z

 

[PaladinNO]

I have a "pocket" sized blower, FANEAC brand. I wanna say around 7-10 minutes cumulative on max, never ran it continuously, as light few second bursts seemed to suffice. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3D3QZ7Z

Thanks, but that doesn't ship to me. Newer model does, but it's 40 USD + 48 USD shipping + taxes and import duties.
By the time I would get that one in my hands, I would have spent less on the DeWalt compact blower.

And running continously is the whole point here, to have it blowing away sanding dust or wood chips while I have both hands and focus on the tool and the job I am doing.

 

[PaladinNO]

There are two speed controls. The trigger and one located at the top rounded area of the handle.

A random question, if I may - what is the distance from the trigger to the back of the handle on the blower?

I was planning to use a worm-drive hose clamp around the trigger, so the blower can run on its own with the option to adjust the speed. But there are X * Infinity + a black hole / 3,14 - 42 number of hose clamp sizes to choose from. Based on my DeWalt drill, I should need a clamp allowing around 7 cm to 6 cm, with the trigger fully pressed (got a 58-75 mm clamp in a cart right now).

And can a coffee filter to used to cover the intake against sanding dust? Or use a vacuum clear fleece bag, if the coffee filter would strangle the engine? I don't see using the tool much above 50 % on Low whenm I'm working like this with it.

I am sorry if this all sounds stupid, and an overly complicated solution to a problem that most people likely wouldn't even consider existing. But it's far from the first time I have had to MacGuyver a solution to a unique problem. This time though, I don't have all the data I need to make the right purchase.

Am planning to buy the blower ASAP, and buy the hose clamp - preferably in the right size - along with it. And 6 mm, 7 mm and 8 mm drill sockets (whichever will actually fit the clamp screw).

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

A random question, if I may - what is the distance from the trigger to the back of the handle on the blower?

I was planning to use a worm-drive hose clamp around the trigger, so the blower can run on its own with the option to adjust the speed. But there are X * Infinity + a black hole / 3,14 - 42 number of hose clamp sizes to choose from. Based on my DeWalt drill, I should need a clamp allowing around 7 cm to 6 cm, with the trigger fully pressed (got a 58-75 mm clamp in a cart right now).

And can a coffee filter to used to cover the intake against sanding dust? Or use a vacuum clear fleece bag, if the coffee filter would strangle the engine? I don't see using the tool much above 50 % on Low whenm I'm working like this with it.

I am sorry if this all sounds stupid, and an overly complicated solution to a problem that most people likely wouldn't even consider existing. But it's far from the first time I have had to MacGuyver a solution to a unique problem. This time though, I don't have all the data I need to make the right purchase.

Am planning to buy the blower ASAP, and buy the hose clamp - preferably

The thumb-controlled switch is best described as a low, medium, high selector.

14.5 cm circumference when the trigger is fully compressed, so you'll need one that is a bit longer.

I think something easier to tighten and loosen would better serve your purpose. Perhaps a strip of Velcro.

I don't think a coffee filter will allow the blower to function properly. Even on medium, you're going to need unrestricted air flow.

 

[Monocrom]

Horrendously exhausted as I type this.... Seriously hope none of you guys standardized on Kobalt's 24v. battery platform....

 

[orbital]

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... recall in July 2026 affecting over 550,000 Kobalt 24V yard tool batteries that feature a USB-C charging port. These specific batteries can short-circuit and catch fire when charged via the USB-C port while inserted into the tool. Standard dock-charger batteries are unaffected.

= Type C issue =
Standard dock-charger batteries are unaffected.

I own 24V Greenworks batteries, they are all solid dock-charging.. not concerned