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asdf32 posted:A lot of people say you 'need' this or that but in my experience with a small electric it comes down to how fast it does the job. Just take smaller runs if needed. Normally I'd agree, but their new snowblower has very few actual reviews, most of them are from people who got the model for free and haven't actually even used it. One review said it bogs completely in an inch of wet snow, and I get a lot of wet snow here. These reviews should be deleted. Who does this? All 5 stars: quote:Easy to assemble and ready for the snow. quote:Looks good so far. Like the lights on the front. Should be really easy to use at night. Anxious to see how much snow it will handle. quote:Just unboxed and setup and tested operation. Very simple setup only tightening of the handle locks was needed. Charged both batteries and tested operation. The LED lights could light up a room! Gonna be really easy to use this at night. I will update this the first time it snows. Anxious to see how much power it has. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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I have that snowblower. It doesn't smell at all and I don't need to wear hearing protection when I use it. You will not use the 2nd or 3rd speed. I'm 5'10 and find the handles are too low to the ground. It does not like wet snow. It can move wet snow, but you will have to stop and knock stuck snow off the auger and into the 2nd stage. I do not know if having a gas engine would solve this problem however. The batteries will keep themselves warm while you run the machine. They don't get cold. But, one charge is not enough to do the whole driveway. I honestly usually feel like tired dogshit by the time it runs out of juice, so I don't mind the machine mandated break. If you're a proactive person who can budget time for doing the driveway in two passes with a three ~ four hour charge cycle in between, it may work for you. But if it's 6:00am and you need to be at work by 8:30 and the batteries are dead it may just give you a heart attack.
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Normally I'd agree, but their new snowblower has very few actual reviews, most of them are from people who got the model for free and haven't actually even used it. One review said it bogs completely in an inch of wet snow, and I get a lot of wet snow here. The 20" has a bunch of reviews from people who used it in snow. I'm thinking about the 20" 40V for $350 and the 40V Ryobi mower for $260. That gives 2 batteries total and seems like a decent deal (though the mower battery is slightly lower capacity). https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-1...40140/206481620 On the other hand I liked the idea of the 18V mower which would come with the high capacity 18V batteries I've been wanting. As for batteries I assume I'll keep the batteries and charger inside.
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asdf32 posted:The 20" has a bunch of reviews from people who used it in snow. I'm thinking about the 20" 40V for $350 and the 40V Ryobi mower for $260. That gives 2 batteries total and seems like a decent deal (though the mower battery is slightly lower capacity). I will say I have the 40v ryobi mower and it’s been great. That’s what got me on to the idea of their snowblower. Just a bit higher stakes - if the mower is poo poo or out of juice, then no biggie. If the blower is poo poo then I’m shoveling 150’ feet and gently caress that
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If you have 150 feet of driveway I don't think any electric cordless is going to cut it, unless you somehow had a stockpile of these huge batteries.
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Honda is always my first recommendation for anything power equipment. If you happen to find one used (you definitely aren't getting new for $500) you should jump on it immediately. You could also try calling any local dealers of snowblowers and see if they happen to have anything used for sale. I generally think it's worth buying from a dealer as opposed to a big box store, both on general principle of not spending money at huge chains and also because if you need repairs or parts they will actually help you.
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So, several years into actual DIY'ing and I'm finding I seriously dislike the (cheap) belt I bought way back when. (e: It's this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/McGuire-Nicholas-Carpenter-Apron-1DM-495-2/202053122) Would really like a new belt with the pouches on the hips, and probably with shoulder straps as well. Every single review site I look at has the same 4 bags listed, usually in exactly the same order. I'm looking for some feedback from real world users on what you like. In my (limited) experience, I use the tape measure, pens/pencils, and framing square a lot. I also like having separate pouches for various screw types. I use the hammer surprisingly little (though that may be a function of this belt holding it on the side, which sucks. New belt should have it in rear.) Budget is decent, but I'd prefer to stay out of Occidental range. (Though if there really isn't anything that's anywhere near as good, I can wait and save up for it.) I do a lot of framing/renovation currently, but will also be getting back into regular woodworking once renovation is over. (Not sure if "get an apron for the workshop separately" is the answer there.) SouthShoreSamurai fucked around with this message at 23:33 on Nov 4, 2019 |
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Nov 4, 2019 23:20
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Personally I just like a single flap hip pouch. Pencil is in hat, tape measure on right pocket, everything else in left hip pouch. I don't like loading myself down with tools when I tend to just set them down in arms reach anyways. That and I am left handed so nothing is setup on the correct side so its more awkward to put stuff in their "designated" pouches.
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Admittedly I haven't tried many, but I bought this Makita belt: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004Z55NXA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's good, and has clips for shoulder straps should you desire. I also bought this pouch to go on it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0046LYMSK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's pretty good, not perfect in terms of design, but pretty good. Generally I've found that if you have any specific needs then there's a pouch to suit it, and they're all designed to slide onto a normal belt, so you can really pick and choose and configure your own personal set up.
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SouthShoreSamurai posted:So, several years into actual DIY'ing and I'm finding I seriously dislike the (cheap) belt I bought way back when. (e: It's this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/McGuire-Nicholas-Carpenter-Apron-1DM-495-2/202053122) Would really like a new belt with the pouches on the hips, and probably with shoulder straps as well. I love the hell out of this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009XY6BM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's a specific electrician's pouch, but if I need something else I'd be looking for what they make that looks to be constructed similarly because it's really nice and at a great price. I've had that one for over a year and while it's not at all daily use it does get used and it's still 100%. I can't say that about so many similar things I've picked up on impulse or out of desperation at lowesdepot.
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I was recently introduced to a pencil on a retractable clip that you attach to the collar of your shirt or wherever and it's an absolute game changer
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Bloody posted:I was recently introduced to a pencil on a retractable clip that you attach to the collar of your shirt or wherever and it's an absolute game changer Sir, please tell me more?
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Endymion FRS MK1 posted:I noticed in receiving we had this 9 piece Ryobi set for $299 that'd probably be perfect for a light user Jumped on this. Thanks for posting it - it's dope.
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Bloody posted:I was recently introduced to a pencil on a retractable clip that you attach to the collar of your shirt or wherever and it's an absolute game changer I have something similar, I bought 50 carpenters pencils and closed my eyes while spinning in circles and threw them all around my studio
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SEKCobra posted:Sir, please tell me more? carpenter's pencil in a lighter leash is my guess. like this: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Lighter-Leash-Retractable-Keychain/dp/B00BT1ASFG/ never thought about it, but innovative.
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Nov 5, 2019 18:14
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Harry Potter on Ice posted:I have something similar, I bought 50 carpenters pencils and closed my eyes while spinning in circles and threw them all around my studio  But somehow they all wind up in my car via my pocket and so every week or two I have to throw them around the shop again.
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Bloody posted:I was recently introduced to a pencil on a retractable clip that you attach to the collar of your shirt or wherever and it's an absolute game changer How about just piercing your ears like all the kids are doing? I mean you can already hold 1 pencil behind one ear, might as well hang a nail punch from one lobe, dividers from the other. loving go to town.
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Gang tag contest! https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3903115
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SouthShoreSamurai posted:Budget is decent, but I'd prefer to stay out of Occidental range. (Though if there really isn't anything that's anywhere near as good, I can wait and save up for it.) If you like Duluth pants, get the firehose work pants and this getup: https://www.duluthtrading.com/contractors-handy-pack-96722.html https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-duluthflex-fire-hose-ultimate-cargo-work-pants-71703.html ...then come back and write a full report because I only have the pants, not the pouches. I love the flexy pants and wear them almost every day, but I don't do framing so I haven't bothered with the genuine accessories. I've got the Duluth work apron, it's nice.
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you guys got it all wrong, you need a dog vest to keep all your tools. Just call the dog when you need something. https://www.duluthtrading.com/fire-...d=gear-dog-gear
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JEEVES420 posted:you guys got it all wrong, you need a dog vest to keep all your tools. Just call the dog when you need something. Don’t give the dog a ten-millimetre socket or you’ll never see either of the ever again.
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Platystemon posted:Don’t give the dog a ten-millimetre socket or you’ll never see either of the ever again. You will likely find it in the yard in the near future, but its always going to smell like poo poo.
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Platystemon posted:Don’t give the dog a ten-millimetre socket or you’ll never see either of the ever again. Yeah, it'll probably half-inch it
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SouthShoreSamurai posted:
I've beat the hell out of this one for a few years and it's held up great, I like being able to put an impact driver in one of the pockets because I've never gotten used to hanging a driver by a hook on a belt: https://www.amazon.com/Style-Craft-98-43417-Pocket-Pro-Framers/dp/B003N9ZB2C?ref_=ast_bbp_dp
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Platystemon posted:Don’t give the dog a ten-millimetre socket or you’ll never see either of the ever again.  A fishbowl dispenser, full of 10mm sockets
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Brute Squad posted:carpenter's pencil in a lighter leash is my guess. It's a great idea but since it's a pencil you can just drill a hole in it and use a better lanyard. The Will Well one looks suitably sturdy.
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Let's see, need a 1/8th R.O. router bit for a project.....ah, Freud has one for $22. What's this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5YDN9R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 hory poo poo   
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I’ve had pretty good experience with the Yoniko router bits, for what it’s worth.
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Mr. Mambold posted:Let's see, need a 1/8th R.O. router bit for a project.....ah, Freud has one for $22. To be fair you will probably get as many clean cuts out of the one Freud bit as you would all six of the cheaper ones combined. and that being said I buy HF round over bits at the start of every project and toss them when I am done 
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JEEVES420 posted:To be fair you will probably get as many clean cuts out of the one Freud bit as you would all six of the cheaper ones combined. To be fair, I doubt the hell out of that, unless the cheapies make their carbide from cornmeal. I don't need a bit that will outlast me. I only needed the 1/8th R.O. the rest are gravy- or cornmeal, to be determined at a later date.
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I tried to get a pack of harbor frieght tshank blades once thinking I could get a couple cuts out of them and I got 2 inches with the first blade before it broke and the second broke off at the base in my jigsaw, they were essentially unusable. Good luck and let us know if they're worth it for one offs!
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Mr. Mambold posted:To be fair, I doubt the hell out of that, unless the cheapies make their carbide from cornmeal. I don't need a bit that will outlast me. I only needed the 1/8th R.O. the rest are gravy- or cornmeal, to be determined at a later date. My experience with carbide tools is there is a huge difference in the cheap poo poo and expensive ones. I am all for cheap tools and will try them first but cheaper carbide cutters tend to dull and break a lot easier. This is in machining metals and composites not wood. Wood tends to just gunk up a bit and dulls much slower. Also round overs really are straight forward cutters (apposed to milling) so cheap ones are definitely "good enough"
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Harry Potter on Ice posted:I tried to get a pack of harbor frieght tshank blades once thinking I could get a couple cuts out of them and I got 2 inches with the first blade before it broke and the second broke off at the base in my jigsaw, they were essentially unusable. Good luck and let us know if they're worth it for one offs! Jigsaw blades and router bits are 2 different animals. I typically do go with the better brands like Freud and they still get trashed because that's the nature of jigsaw blades.
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JEEVES420 posted:My experience with carbide tools is there is a huge difference in the cheap poo poo and expensive ones. I am all for cheap tools and will try them first but cheaper carbide cutters tend to dull and break a lot easier. This is in machining metals and composites not wood. Wood tends to just gunk up a bit and dulls much slower. Also round overs really are straight forward cutters (apposed to milling) so cheap ones are definitely "good enough" Lmao dude, say you're cutting metal straight up next time.  I'd be right there with you in that case.
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I'm a bit late to toolbelt chat, but as the owner of a dad bod, and being lazy about walking back and forth and going up and down ladders, I built a framers rig similar to this one and it's awesome. https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...1EaAltWEALw_wcB The inner and outer belt is crucial for comfort and the suspenders mean I can carry a ton of weight without exposing my rear end crack since a lot of the weight is on my shoulders instead of just gripping around my waist.
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stealie72 posted:I'm a bit late to toolbelt chat, but as the owner of a dad bod, and being lazy about walking back and forth and going up and down ladders, I built a framers rig similar to this one and it's awesome. https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...1EaAltWEALw_wcB That's pretty much what I saw all the light/sound/rigging crew on a film set wear.
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stealie72 posted:I'm a bit late to toolbelt chat, but as the owner of a dad bod, and being lazy about walking back and forth and going up and down ladders, I built a framers rig similar to this one and it's awesome. https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...1EaAltWEALw_wcB  They call me.. The rear end Hammer
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I have a set of holesaws from Milwaukee called THE HOLEDOZER and I can't help but think it is someone's username on Grindr. E: They are even BI-metal
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