The Forge actually has a little more power than a 12ah. Torque Test Channel did a video and it has about 13.6ah power. The best thing about the battery is that it has double the life time. It can be charged 2000 times compared to 1000 of the other 6ah
@TheGlenncheeАй бұрын
Does it last as long in-between charges as the 12ho?
@BlueHeron598Ай бұрын
@@TheGlennchee No, it lasts as long as a 6ah battery
@TheGlenncheeАй бұрын
Thanks! @@BlueHeron598
@danielherschberger64245 ай бұрын
My impact runs a lot cooler with the forge battery versus the high output 6.0
@bourbonrebel55155 ай бұрын
Why not use the HO 3.0
@danielherschberger64245 ай бұрын
@@bourbonrebel5515 more run time with the 6.0. which is a must if you're driving 6 inch lag screws all day
@user-tw8bp3yq8s4 ай бұрын
@@danielherschberger6424use the right tool then. Drivers aren't meant to send 6" lags all day.
@danielherschberger64244 ай бұрын
@@user-tw8bp3yq8s Drivers??? Could you be more specific?
@mitchbuchanan4757Ай бұрын
@@danielherschberger6424he means impact drivers, for things that size you should use a drill because it will run it in quicker and save your batteries
@UpInYourFeelings3 күн бұрын
Why would you be using a big 6.0 on an impact driver to begin with? Impacts don't need a lot of power to make power, usually have 2.0,3.0 or 5.0 at highest on mine. Either way the Forge does have great output if you watch some test videos.
@user-vn1fe4my9s4 ай бұрын
Weight is a major factor for me with arthritis. Use the smallest one and replace as needed if possible
@floridaboy741014 күн бұрын
Get the m12 then it’s way lighter and I would get the 2.5 high output battery they last forever
@othername10002 ай бұрын
Is this just a change from 18650s to 21700s? 21700 cells can output 40+ amps for some of them. They run cooler, and have a higher capacity. Very little technical information in the video.
@Spartag170616 күн бұрын
No, the high output used 21700 cells, the forge use lithium battery pouch packs like the ones in phones
@thalegacy63 ай бұрын
The short charging time when your doing heavy grinding and drilling is worth every penny!
@v8tergt653Ай бұрын
No its not, the 5.0 m18 cost exactly 50% , so you can buy 2 batteries for one, so when you work you have 1 battery in use, and one in the charger so 0 waiting time between switching battery. With the Forge you charge up faster but you have to wait still and it only charges fast until it gets to 80%
@thalegacy6Ай бұрын
@@v8tergt653 I have multiple batteries and the 5.0 can't compete with the ho batteries.
@v8tergt653Ай бұрын
@@thalegacy6 they cant compete in what way? I have them running my chainsaw, my lawnmower that requires 2x, leaf blower requires 2x, the 2x vaccum and they do just fine
@nickc6458Ай бұрын
@v8tergt653 A 5.0 in a chainsaw? They must be on fire when you get done using it. I won't even use a 5.0 in the 6in grinder. Stalls too easily, and they get extremely hot
@buzzed0nbeer21Ай бұрын
Did you know the Milwaukee shockwave bits sleeve can mount directly to your driver belt clip screw????
@OUTILSCLIPSQC5 ай бұрын
Yo ive made a couple video on my channel demonstrating the power of the forge againts the old tech high output
@CrushedEMTB5 ай бұрын
And your conclusion is?
@OUTILSCLIPSQC4 ай бұрын
Its absolutly a no brainer to not have the forge if you are in the m18 rig @@CrushedEMTB
@OUTILSCLIPSQC4 ай бұрын
@@CrushedEMTBbest battery in the market
@joshuawalker50445 ай бұрын
Link for the bit holder attachment?
@CrushedEMTB5 ай бұрын
Just search M18 bit holder on Amazon.
@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUYАй бұрын
And I'm buying the new 8 and 12 amp FORGE BATTERY has soon as they come out only $450 not a bad Deal I'm getting
@beasyphoneАй бұрын
Firstlu,8.0s and 12.0s aren't designed for use on a little impact driver, and won't give much more of anything beneficial over a 6.0. The 5.0s are outdated 18650 batteries and are all but given away at this point. Of course 21700 cells are more powerful , charge more efficient, last longer, and have more "umpth" at the expense of a bit of size/weight; well worth it in my opinion. But a little driver like that was never intended to carry an 8 or 12 as there's no real benefit from using one in that application. Stick that 12 in your job light, and a 6 or cp3.0 on that impact driver- be happy lol. Also those 8/12 are notorious for dropping cells giving the dreaded 3 BAR. so ypu really shouldn't be buying them at this point at ALL. old news, old tech, forge is 100% the way to go
@aydenpierce94132 ай бұрын
The forge is the shit its worth especially if u got a super charger
@jalee65874 ай бұрын
All high end name brand batteries are made in China so yeah China makes the best.
@MoreThanACarpenter3695 ай бұрын
That nonsense 12.0 on an impact can get some shit done though 🔥
@CrushedEMTB5 ай бұрын
Yeah, if you want arms like Popeye
@danielcercel16652 ай бұрын
@@CrushedEMTBi do
@pointnozzleawayАй бұрын
I have many 5.0. I'm Good to Go !
@GusMahn3 ай бұрын
What’s the cost vs the standard 6.0?
@user-Eugene223Ай бұрын
I got a forge,it works great for my heat gun
@CrushedEMTBАй бұрын
Thanks
@seasonwiththyme75284 ай бұрын
Your impact looks new...
@josephboland54405 ай бұрын
One these days ill upgrade but not anytime soon
@CrushedEMTB5 ай бұрын
I concure. There really is no need till your batteries start dying.
@glennmorgan41974 ай бұрын
I prefer smaller batteries on handheld tools, but I just can't bring myself to spend that much money on something that's only marginally better 😮
@81Todd5 ай бұрын
My personal opinion and also looks like a lot of other people feel the same way for an impact driver like the one shown in the video alls you need is a CP 3.0 high output the smallest high output that they make for the 18 volt.
@trumanray6626Ай бұрын
Dewalt wins smallest battery 1.7 high output buy 2
@3jmontg5 ай бұрын
Depends on the tool
@squirrelman2315 ай бұрын
If you use your impact or drill with anything then the 3.0 high out put, your doing too much
@histguy1015 ай бұрын
Fine for an impact, but a drill can burn through a 3.0 pretty fast
@CrushedEMTB5 ай бұрын
facts
@danielherschberger64244 ай бұрын
What do you do for a living? Build mini towns with tinker toys
@squirrelman2314 ай бұрын
@@histguy101 I work in the RV industry for quite some time. I'm sure unless you live in northern Indiana where 90% of RVs are built you would have no idea what goes on. It's incredibly fast paced . You build 20 to 40 units a day and with my gen 3 drill and impact I was almost always able to make it through an entire day with the single battery each. My drill wasn't used as heavily as it used to be when I was doing air and hydraulic suspensions on brand new ambulances but a the 3.0 High outputs are usually sufficient. Plus they're very Compact and give you the same power output as a 5.0
@squirrelman2314 ай бұрын
@danielherschberger6424 I worked in the RV industry, building them. In Northern Indiana 90% of all RVs in the United States are made there. You're paid rate and oftentimes you're expected in your area to complete 20 to 40 units a day . However I did used to install hydraulic and air suspension on ambulances and yes did drill through those frames I would probably use a 5.0 or a 6.0 due to the amount of drilling through heavy metal most people on a daily basis don't need to use anything more than the 3.0 high output. I find it to be the perfect battery in almost every instance for a half inch drill and impact
@braydenfrench856920 күн бұрын
Forge wins.
@randomguyontheinterweb2 ай бұрын
Is new technology better than old technology 🤔 🤦♂️😆
@CrushedEMTB2 ай бұрын
Not enough to be noticed
@Rafael-vu2xn4 ай бұрын
There is no reason to put that powerfull battery on a driver, you gain absolutely nothing
@Froz7184 ай бұрын
High output is not for drills. More designed for saws and high amp devices. You will stall out the drill
@98ek9Ай бұрын
This showed nothing besides " it weighs less". Useless.
@synthetictruth6715 ай бұрын
M12 for me all day hoss, yknow what even for that extra weight saving, only a 2.5 high output, not bc im weak but becauee my arms could definitely use that energy much more doing something better than swinging around lithium😂
@CrushedEMTB5 ай бұрын
can't argue with that.
@amshaq007CR75 ай бұрын
This is nonsense 😂
@BigAl-SD5 ай бұрын
I only use 3.0 high output for my impact drill.
@frsfrosty59735 ай бұрын
I'm with you. I only use my 6.0 on my saws and Sawzalls. 3.0 all day on a drill.
@markk39485 ай бұрын
I was going to say the exact same thing
@danielherschberger64244 ай бұрын
If you can run a drill or an impact all day on a 3.0 that tells me you don't do shit
@frsfrosty59734 ай бұрын
@danielherschberger6424 so obviously, you would think that a contractor would have more than 1 3.0 on the job site. I keep 4 of the 3.0 on me, and I have 4 of the 6.0 on me and 2 of the 12.0 batteries with me. Look. I also have a few of the 12v tools, which, when you are hanging a Chandelier. I use my Is Cabinet installation drill because it is the Lightest drill that I own, and it holds bits.
@user-tw8bp3yq8s4 ай бұрын
Why would you run a 5 on your impact? That makes me think you dont use tools