We’re off to Dewalt’s 2017 new tool media event!
It was during last year’s event that Dewalt introduced their new FlexVolt lineup of next-generation cordless power tools.
Ah, good memories:
Introducing Dewalt Flexvolt!, Plus a Teaser of New 20V Max Tools
Dewalt FlexVolt Q&A – Everything You’ve Asked About, and More
So… what do you think is in store for us this year? Here are my predictions:
1) A strong push into plumbing and electrical markets with a PEX fitting expander, a cordless drain snake, a large cable stripper, etc.
These tools have already been announced, but the event will likely give us a chance to get some hands-on time. Maybe there will be some surprises?
2) FlexVolt Expansion? Well, what do you think Dewalt has in store for us this year?
A larger 120V Max corded-cordless table saw, perhaps? A 60V Max cordless 10″ sliding miter saw? We already know about the new cordless compressor.
What would you want to see come to the FlexVolt lineup?
3) 20V Max cordless expansion. Well, we know there are new nailers coming out, a new cordless grinder, and a cordless fan that we’re waiting on imagery and further details about.
Will there be more?
4) Tool Connect. The big reveal will probably be the new Dewalt Tool Connect cordless power tools you can buy, and the kinds of things the new connected-tool system can do to make pro users’ lives or work a little easier.
There’s also that new Dewalt WiFi thingie.
5) Will there be a Craftsman teaser? Probably not.
Anything Else?
I anticipate that there will be a few surprises, but I can’t really think of what they could be.
There will be 4 one-hour “rotations,” which I’m guessing will focus on Tool Connect, the plumbing and electrical specialty tool expansion, new FlexVolt offerings, and new 20V Max offerings. Maybe some of those categories will be smushed together and there will be one additional rotation. Hand tools, tool storage, and mechanic’s tools, perhaps?
Maybe we’ll see a refresh and expansion of the 12V Max lineup? Ha – just kidding. *frown*