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Kobalt 80v is Greenworks 80v by the way, just a branding job for Lowes. The batteries aren't interchangeable due to some buggery with the plastic housing having grooves just barely out of alignment but performance should generally be the same and the attachment compatible weed eaters from Kobalt can use the Greenworks attachments.
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JEEVES420 posted:Have you ever stopped what you were doing and thought am I the PO? There’s approximately five generations of previous owners before me in this house. I like to believe that sixty years from now someone will be cursing my name It does make me wonder what stuff I think I’m doing well but will be perceived as lazy and slapdash down the line. I guarantee the concrete fence post plugs I can’t get out due to roots and preserving hibiscus trees will get some curse words. Pawpaw trees too, if they grow towards the foundation. Maybe replacing the original single hung windows with vinyl... they’ll definitely have a lot to choose from
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# ? Jul 5, 2020 04:20 |
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I got a new Troy-Bilt mower with the Honda GCV160 engine and it rules. I'm a lovely neighbor who puts off mowing for weeks until everyone on my street conspires and cuts their yards all at once, leaving mine looking extra poo poo. It cuts through it like nothing. Although I prefer to think of it as my lawn really makes my neighbor's manicured yard look extra good. A+ would buy again Otherwise, I'm all for the battery powered mowers. If you actually maintain your yard regularly they're pretty great.
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# ? Jul 5, 2020 17:15 |
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Honda Engine mower supremacy, I’ve never had an issue starting mine. Unfortunately my Toro with the aluminum deck revealed a design flaw after seven years. Due to the design of how the mower handle is mounted it manages to eventually wiggle the bolt enough in the aluminum body and strip out the threading. Thankfully with where the bolts were located I could drill through the mower body and replace it with grade 8 hardware.
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# ? Jul 6, 2020 00:50 |
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Yeah, I'm not 100% confident with the same setup on mine. Also, the thing with the notches that sets the cutting height is made of plastic, so we'll see if it lasts the 20 years I'm planning on it lasting. If not, DIY or replacement time.
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devmd01 posted:Honda Engine mower supremacy, I’ve never had an issue starting mine. Unfortunately my Toro with the aluminum deck revealed a design flaw after seven years. Due to the design of how the mower handle is mounted it manages to eventually wiggle the bolt enough in the aluminum body and strip out the threading. Thankfully with where the bolts were located I could drill through the mower body and replace it with grade 8 hardware. Recently fixed up a not-running Honda HR-215 that my old boss gave me, and honestly, it’s a beautiful machine. Unfortunately my yard is so tiny that the extra weight of constantly turning a self propelled mower makes it like twice the work of my ten dollar garage sale push mower. Plus, having two working mowers means I’m twice as far from justifying a battery model
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# ? Jul 6, 2020 04:25 |
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I picked up the Kobalt 80v and when I got home I saw a guy selling one on Facebook Marketplace. Haven't opened the box yet, so I'm going to at least check his out. His is two years old, not sure how good the batteries are going to be at this point. The thing is new batteries from Lowe's are ludicrously expensive, even by new battery standards. A used mower and a new battery is going to cost as much as a new mower with a new battery.
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# ? Jul 6, 2020 06:07 |
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devmd01 posted:Honda Engine mower supremacy, I’ve never had an issue starting mine. Unfortunately my Toro with the aluminum deck revealed a design flaw after seven years. Due to the design of how the mower handle is mounted it manages to eventually wiggle the bolt enough in the aluminum body and strip out the threading. Thankfully with where the bolts were located I could drill through the mower body and replace it with grade 8 hardware. I've got a Honda gcv 160 mower and I love it. Starts in one easy pull every time. I've heard the auto clutch can cause some starting/running issues when it gets stuck after a while. It's behind the carb and air filter which is annoying because the part itself is cheap and easy to replace when you finally get to it. My mistake was mowing one evening, my wife and I forgot about something we had to do, so I put the mower away with wet grass and forgot about it when we returned. I always wash the underside after every time I mow. We live in Seattle and our grass almost always has some moisture in it. A few weeks later when I went to mow again, I kept getting clogs and the engine choking out. Realized my grass wasn't being cut. The underside rusted through the paint, grass was sticking and clumping really bad. I had to sand and repaint the whole underside of the mower. Primed it and painted with oil based Rust-Oleum. Lots of coats. Added a few coats of clear. Now everything washes off easy and no more clumping. It was a really annoying project though. Took the engine off, disassembled the entire deck. Repainted. After all that work, I started it and was getting terrible lack of power, surging etc. Realized I must have slightly bent the throttle control lever. A little time messing with it and I got the revs back up to normal and everything worked fine. My Briggs/craftsman pressure washer though, that thing is a piece. Leaks oil from multiple places. Super loud. Rattles itself apart. Pull start is inconsistent. Likes to be choked. Absolute garbage. The Ryobi electric unit I just bought is perfect for my needs with the same power, smaller size, and less maintenance.
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# ? Jul 6, 2020 08:34 |
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Harbor Freight has added an additional model to their jack stand recall, and will now offer cash refunds or store credit for any of their jack stands, if you feel unsafe about them. https://www.harborfreight.com/js-de...14,387,685&uid= Here's the text of the email I got: quote:To the Harbor Freight Community:
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I ordered a set of Gearwrench reversible ratcheting wrenches. I like the mechanism but the wrenches themselves are a little underwhelming for the money. They're fine but I guess I'm not seeing any advantage for the price point vs cheaper made in China tools. Tempted to return them and either get something one step up (which I guess would be made in Taiwan with a little more QC, maybe Proto or Williams?) or a cheaper Chinese set like HF/Husky/Kobolt/etc. Is there a "sweet spot" of price vs quality for these?
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Tyro posted:I ordered a set of Gearwrench reversible ratcheting wrenches. I like the mechanism but the wrenches themselves are a little underwhelming for the money. They're fine but I guess I'm not seeing any advantage for the price point vs cheaper made in China tools. Oh wow, I didn’t even realize they made reversible ratcheting wrenches now. That just feels like it’s completely unnecessary... any situation where you put it on wrong way and it’s super inconvenient to pop it off, reverse it, and phenegle it back in is probably one you won’t be able to just stick your booger hooks in and flip the switch anyways. If you’ve got that much clearance, might as well grab a ratchet and some sockets. You can pry my regular ratcheting wrenches from my cold dead hands though e: app boogered out Catatron Prime fucked around with this message at 00:41 on Jul 8, 2020 |
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OSU_Matthew posted:Oh wow, I didn’t even realize they made reversible ratcheting wrenches now. That just feels like it’s completely unnecessary... any situation where you put it on wrong way and it’s super inconvenient to pop it off, reverse it, and phenegle it back in is probably one you won’t be able to just stick your booger hooks in and flip the switch anyways. If you’ve got that much clearance, might as well grab a ratchet and some sockets. Yeah the one situation I could imagine the reverse feature being useful would be if you accidentally ratchet it into a position that you can't get out of. But I don't think that would be a remotely frequent thing. Also thinking of exchanging for flex head single direction instead of the reversible. Edit to add: also the reverse makes the 15 degree offset on the box usable in both directions, so there's some utility there. If it was zero offset or flex, I agree it's less useful. Tyro fucked around with this message at 18:51 on Jul 7, 2020 |
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Tyro posted:Yeah the one situation I could imagine the reverse feature being useful would be if you accidentally ratchet it into a position that you can't get out of. But I don't think that would be a remotely frequent thing. Also thinking of exchanging for flex head single direction instead of the reversible. The offset might be useful... to be honest though, I haven’t found the utility of the flex head ratcheting wrenches to be all that great either. If they snapped into presets, that might be good, but any situation where you need to apply wrench pressure, the head just floops right off the fastener. I just wind up grabbing sockets and my Gearwrench 120xp ratchets instead for those situations. Those are freaking great if you’re looking to drop some bucks on flex head stuff! Hope springs eternal though... one day there’ll be a situation where the flex head wrenches will be worth their weight in gold. Till then, they just annoy me every time I open the watch drawer
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OSU_Matthew posted:The offset might be useful... to be honest though, I haven’t found the utility of the flex head ratcheting wrenches to be all that great either. If they snapped into presets, that might be good, but any situation where you need to apply wrench pressure, the head just floops right off the fastener. I just wind up grabbing sockets and my Gearwrench 120xp ratchets instead for those situations. Those are freaking great if you’re looking to drop some bucks on flex head stuff! Hahaha glad to know that about the flex heads I guess. The ones I was looking at could be locked at an angle, but I don't know how well the mechanism would work in practice. gently caress it, these work well enough, inertia may lead me to keep them.
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# ? Jul 8, 2020 00:46 |
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I've used flex head ratcheting wrenches from tekton because they were 6 point, had good tight movement and affordable. They've come in really handy, put a lot of torque on them and gotten them into weird tight spots. They are a great addition to regular 6 point wrenches.
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# ? Jul 8, 2020 01:11 |
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I want to straighten my floors in a really old house. What laser balance gizmo is going to help me the most?
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street doc posted:I want to straighten my floors in a really old house. What laser balance gizmo is going to help me the most? You may need leveling the foundation. Get someone in to inspect it that knows what's what. Different thread for that also.
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Oh geez. I assume you all have heard of the Harbor Freight jack stand recall from a few months ago. Well, it turns out that the jacks that HF replaced those recalled jack stands with, have been recalled. https://www.motortrend.com/news/har...ectedly%20drop.
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kid sinister posted:Oh geez. I assume you all have heard of the Harbor Freight jack stand recall from a few months ago. Well, it turns out that the jacks that HF replaced those recalled jack stands with, have been recalled. 9 posts up...
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JEEVES420 posted:9 posts up... Today, Eric Smidt feels even worse. Well Hah hah, Blanche. Hah!
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Mr. Mambold posted:Today, Eric Smidt feels even worse. Well Hah hah, Blanche. Hah! He should, they have been trying to revamp their image from "cheap poo poo that might kill you" to "cheaper than Lowe's Depot but same quality" and this really doesn't help. I may just be bitter that they used the current situation as a way to stop their coupon flyer with 20% off.
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Looking for the tool thread’s input on this. Great buy, or greatest buy?
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Bad Munki posted:Looking for the tool thread’s input on this. Do you stand on the board like a surfboard to sand it?
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# ? Jul 11, 2020 01:39 |
Hang ten-grit my dude
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Bad Munki posted:Looking for the tool thread’s input on this. Honestly kind of a genius idea for a huge edge sander. However, considering how quickly a much smaller edge sander sanded off two of my finger nails, uh, don't trip.
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That would be awesome for taking callouses off your feet.
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Bad Munki posted:Looking for the tool thread’s input on this. Strip the frame and franken-cobble a clamp and screw jack system from a planer on that and you could get some pretty sweet sanding action going.
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~Coxy posted:That would be awesome for taking feet off your ankles.
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# ? Jul 11, 2020 13:51 |
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Miter Saws: I have an older, corded, 10" Rigid. Its great. But it's not sliding. Every now and then I need to cut something and it just aint big enough (flipping a board over and cutting the other way and sometimes sanding down that little ridge...I know, I know). So, I want a sliding miter saw. I have a ton of Milwaukee tools on my truck so seeing as Milwaukee only makes a cordless miter I guess thats the way to go? I have some older ryobi that are in the basement, mostly so I don't have to go to the truck, and some ryobi at my little fishing cabin (the Rigid would go to the cabin). So I could get a Ryobi for the basement. My questions: Milwaukee or Ryobi or a good corded? I don't want to invest in a new battery system. 10" or 12" - I think 10" would cover about 90% of what I do (horsing around stuff, home repairs, prep things for an electric job) and I can always borrow a large one from a contractor friend if I needed something specific, but there is the old adage about going bigger.
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https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-15-Amp-10-in-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-TSS103/306939218 This guy has been known to go on sale for $140 before. Very capable saw for $140.
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Let's talk chainsaws. I've been looking for a saw for firewood while camping, clearing trails when off roading and dirt biking etc. I don't need a pro saw or anything and would prefer it to be gas powered. I've been looking at Stihl and Husqvarna, because they're what my folks always had and I'm familiar with in terms of reliability. Probably something around a 16-20" bar. Obviously new are easy to find but I'm also looking at used and see if are there any specific models to look for that seem to be reliable/easy to find parts and just work. Like I said, I don't need the "V8 turbo charged super duty" saw but maybe like a "Toyota Tacoma" of chainsaws.
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canyoneer posted:https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-15-Amp-10-in-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-TSS103/306939218 I have the 12in compound miter saw from Ryobi and it loving owns. Cut length of about 12in X 4in deep. It runs at about 2kW though and I know your voltages are different over in the US
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McSpergin posted:I have the 12in compound miter saw from Ryobi and it loving owns. Cut length of about 12in X 4in deep. It runs at about 2kW though and I know your voltages are different over in the US I'm an electrician by trade. my power needs are covered.
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canyoneer posted:https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-15-Amp-10-in-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-TSS103/306939218 I got that one when it was on sale, its good.
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Ferrule posted:Miter Saws: Do you plan to move the miter saw? If not then there is absolutely no reason for it to be battery powered. Unless you are taking it to job sites just get a corded and don't worry about batteries. Sliding saws are either going to take up more room behind the tool or cost more for a front slide. You can expect 3ft front to back, if space is an issue in your basement then it might be worth the extra cost. Comparing an expensive Milwaukee to a Cheaper Ryobi, I don't know what your price range is. Rigid makes a great slider that can do angles up to 70 degrees both directions, which is pretty rare, for $350 10" and $450 at 12" Dewalt (the original company started as a miter saw company, one of (if not the) first) are great saws but compared to the Rigid I didn't notice a difference, the yellow paint puts it around $500 Both Makita and Metabo(Hitachi) make great forward railed sliders at around $600. A ton of cabinet makers I know argue over which is better Bosch has the elbow "slider" that likes to punch you in the face if it kicks back (I have seen it happen) at $600 Ryobi is not horrible but not great IMO, if you are only using it a few times a year I doubt you would notice a difference.
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Verman posted:Let's talk chainsaws. I've been looking for a saw for firewood while camping, clearing trails when off roading and dirt biking etc. I don't need a pro saw or anything and would prefer it to be gas powered. Both of your preferred brands are fine saws, and both come in homeowner and professional versions. Generally speaking, I think stihl is a bit upmarket and more expensive. Either way, I would suggest finding a local dealer and avoiding the box stores. Many people say the box store versions (of the Husqvarna models at least) are inferior or at least different. I can say from personal experience that I bought a 16" Husqvarna from Lowe's, and finding a replacement chain was a pain as after a few years Lowe's didn't have it and the dealer acted like it was an oddball (but did find it). We use Husqvarna Rancher 455s at work and it's a trooper of a saw. Big and heavy though, especially when you're carrying it a quarter mile into a swamp and back out again. If I were you I'd find a dealer so you can size them up in person, even if you are looking used. I can also say that battery saws have come a long way and may be worth cross shopping. I imagine that not having to carry mixed gas when camping/riding would be good. Also some systems use batteries that can be used in a variety of tools or lights. angryrobots fucked around with this message at 01:37 on Jul 15, 2020 |
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JEEVES420 posted:Do you plan to move the miter saw? If not then there is absolutely no reason for it to be battery powered. Unless you are taking it to job sites just get a corded and don't worry about batteries. Sliding saws are either going to take up more room behind the tool or cost more for a front slide. You can expect 3ft front to back, if space is an issue in your basement then it might be worth the extra cost. Comparing an expensive Milwaukee to a Cheaper Ryobi, I don't know what your price range is. I'm using it a lot - theres always something to cut. I make a lot of tables and step stools and holiday decorations and that stuff, along with regular "fix this thing around the house" and prep this board for a job". So, not like, an average Joe homeowner. For movement, mostly in the basement but sometimes out in the yard (on sawhorses). I saw a Milwaukee package that had the saw and stand. Ryobi has a deal like that too but I looked at the pics and its all plastic knobs and crap on the rollers a d framing so I'm out there. I appreciate your input. I have some space and if I get a new saw it's always a good time to re-arrange. Normally I'd go to depot or whatever and check out the displays but right now I'm only going in their to get X and then getting the hell out.
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Here is my imitation of every “help me to buy a table saw” discussion thread on the internet: “Hey I have about a $1000 budget and I was thinking of this saw or this saw, anyone have thoughts about these?” “Have you thought about a $2500 SawStop?” “Yeah the $2500 SawStop is great but have you looked at the $3500 SawStop?” “If you can’t swing a SawStop you should just buy Unicorn Craigslist find for nothing” “Has anyone mentioned SawStop yet?”
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Verman posted:Let's talk chainsaws. I've been looking for a saw for firewood while camping, clearing trails when off roading and dirt biking etc. I don't need a pro saw or anything and would prefer it to be gas powered. I have a free saw if you or anyone else is interested. Not currently running but should be restorable with new fuel stuff, filter and plug, just pay shipping. PM if interested. 16” bar, older craftsman model that I don’t believe even has a proper handbrake safety feature. Freebie from an old boss, never bothered to get it running. Also free if anyone wants it, older Makita 18v single battery charger. Recently got a dual charger, there’s no reason for me to have four chargers.
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