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Dewalt has come out with a new FlexVolt dust extractor vacuum, model DCV585. Thank you to everyone who wrote in with tips.
The new Dewalt FlexVolt 60V Max dust extractor vac is aimed at helping contractors meet OSHA Table 1 compliance for crystalline silica dust containment.
The Dewalt DCV585 features Tstak tool box stacking compatibility, HEPA filtration efficiency, and can be used for wet or dry pickup.
- 125 CFM
- 2.0 gallon tank size
- 8ft hose included
- Weighs 17.6 lbs
- Features on/off Wireless Tool Control with included remote
- Can be controlled by a Wireless Tool Control-enabled tool
- Automatic filter clearing
- HEPA filters included
The new Dewalt FlexVolt cordless dust extractor features Wireless Tool Control, which gives users the option to activate the vacuum from a few feet away, and a remote is included with the tool. There will also be Wireless Tool Control tools, which also activate the vacuum remotely.
Price: $349 for the bare tool (DCV585B), $549 for the kit (DCV585T2) which comes with (2) FlexVolt batteries and a charger.
ETA: Nov 2018
First Thoughts
With the remote, which will probably be best located at the end of the hose or on the tool, users can turn the vac on or off without having to reach for the built-in controls. While it’s still a manual control, my recent experiences with Festool have taught me that it’s an extremely convenient feature, even a must-have. It’s a nice touch and one that instantly elevates my sight-unseen impression of the new Dewalt FlexVolt vac.
But also, there will be tools that can automatically activate the vac. That’s a big plus, too.
I really like this way of going about things. You can buy new tools that feature the wireless trigger, but if not, the included wireless remote gives you far more flexible and convenient placement for a second manual switch.
Tstak form factor and connectability? YES! Hopefully a ToughSystem adapter is in the works.
The vac looks good on paper, and its features sound “just right.” This looks to be the Dewalt FlexVolt brushless wet/dry dust extractor vacuum that everyone has been waiting for.
