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Splizwarf posted:What's the third thread-recommended cordless tool brand after Milwaukee and Makita? It's not Ryobi, is it? A friend is asking me for advice and the things he wants initially are a string trimmer, a hedge trimmer, and a small chainsaw; the first two tools put Milwaukee out of the running because they don't appear to make 'em. I've gotten a lot of use out of my ryobi chain saw. Their tools aren't as good as the pro brands but I haven't had any real probems with them.
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If you do go with the makita tools you'll be able to travel in style. http://toolguyd.com/makita-18v-lxt-cordless-folding-bicycle/
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Jul 25, 2014 13:13
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Cpt.Wacky posted:That's pretty neat. The front light is powered off the batteries and it folds up too. But it's over 600 euros on Amazon.de and it doesn't come with any batteries. My main concern would be someone stealing the expensive batteries out of it while it was in the rack since there doesn't seem to be a locking mechanism for them. I'm pretty sure it's got a lock on the battery compartment. But since it folds up you could just take it inside. What it really needs is a way to mount a miter saw on the back.
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Jul 25, 2014 17:17
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I've got the ryobi 18gauge one and it's seriously amazing. Not having to move a compressor around is the best feeling in the world.
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Sep 26, 2014 22:43
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Anyone ever use one of these Tri-vise things? http://www.amazon.com/Tri-Vise-PVL001-4-Plate-Vise/dp/B0035BBI52 Seems like it could save me hauling out my sawhorses when the horses break a fence board.
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Nov 10, 2014 02:06
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GobiasIndustries posted:I'm looking to make my own composting barrel following the instructions here: I've cut bigger stuff with a better saw when my chainsaw was broken but it was a pain in the rear end and took forever.
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Mar 28, 2015 23:53
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I don't do chip carving but I love my flexcut whittling knife
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Sep 27, 2015 18:26
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The Oregon cordless chainsaw is pretty drat good. Even has a built in sharpener.
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Nov 24, 2015 04:21
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BraveUlysses posted:Anyone bought one of these? I love mine. It's amazingly convenient.
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Mar 3, 2016 20:50
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stubblyhead posted:Anyone have the EGO cordless string trimmer? I got their mower last year and love it. I'm tired of trailing an extension cord around with my current one, and if EGO's is as good as their mower, I'm ready to upgrade. I'd say go for it, but make sure to get the 15 inch one over the 12 since it can use bigger line.
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Mar 10, 2016 15:45
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Axiem posted:My last lawn mower finally bit the dust, so I'm looking to buy a new one. I'm quite done with gas mowers, and am totally on board with battery-powered ones. Right now, I'm heavily contemplating either the Kobalt 40v or the 80v model, and picking up the respective line trimmer and leaf blower when I do, to get a battery cycle going. Does anyone have any experience with these? Which voltage would actually be better? From what I've heard the Kobalt trimmers not that good. Ego seems to be the best overall in battery lawn tools. Plus they're really focused on growing their brand so they'll be really generous with their warranty.
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May 2, 2016 17:15
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Axiem posted:That's good to know. I keep hearing good things about Ego when I do google searches, and almost nothing about Kobalt. I'll try to take a trip to Home Depot soon and see if I just happened to miss the Ego trimmer. Or, if I go for the Ego mower (the self-propelled one is interesting to me, though I'm wondering about battery life with it), I might just make a blind purchase through the online thing. We have a trimmer now that I can at least use for a little while. Assuming I can ever figure out how to actually trim, and what I'm trying to do when I do so. The 15 inch is better. It cuts a larger area obviously but it also uses a larger diameter line so it will cut better and the line will last longer.
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May 4, 2016 15:24
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I recently got into wood carving using an angle grinder and I can tell my 10 buck harbor freight grinder is not long for this world. Any recommendations for a new grinder for when mine gives up the ghost? I'm leaning towards a paddle switch model right now.
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Sep 5, 2016 13:18
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sharkytm posted:Are you sure? Those HF grinders always sound like there's sand in the bearings, and the motors vibrate badly. They do, however, seem to last nearly forever. Yeah I might just see how long this one lasts and save up for a variable speed grinder. For now I'm going the ghetto route a second harbor freight grinder and their router speed controller for more control. Plus I don't have to switch out wheels since the carving blade I got has a little adaptor to that likes to fall out and run away when I take it off. The carbide cup wheel at harbor freight is one of their great tools. If you ever need to seriously shape some wood it's amazing and only ten bucks. http://t.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinding-wheels-accessories/4-1-2-half-inch-carbide-cup-wheel-66613.html
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Sep 6, 2016 02:11
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CharlieWhiskey posted:Deeper bench? Or dedicated miter table? Cut a big grove into your wall obviously.
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Sep 14, 2016 14:12
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Super Waffle posted:14" Rigid Bandsaw on Facebook. At least he responded. It's been days and I still haven't gotten a word back from this guy about buying his shopsmith.
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Oct 12, 2016 00:34
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:Any opinions on goggles? This would be primarily for woodworking. The pair I bought most recently tend to fog up on me, which is kiiiind of a pain in the rear end. I use these when I'm mowing and I haven't really had any problems. . https://www.amazon.com/Uvex-Stealth-Goggles-Uvextreme-Anti-Fog/dp/B0001YXFFM
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Oct 21, 2016 21:14
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Cheesus posted:I know we're a few weeks early, but any online store recommendations for Black Friday deals? Acme tools is doing a 15% off sale today. http://www.acmetools.com/?cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-No+Name-_-HeaderStoreLogo_Content-_-HeaderStoreLogo+AcmeTools You can get some pretty great deals on it.
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Nov 8, 2016 00:33
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I want to play around with one of the new cordless metabo 9 inch grinders.
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Nov 11, 2016 15:32
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I got my brother one of these lighted pickup tools. https://www.lowes.com/pd/General-To...21-354cac4156d0 He uses it all the time to rescue lego pieces and other toys from under the washer and fridge. I think he even used it on his car once.
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Dec 12, 2016 18:59
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Any recommendations for a random orbital sander in the 50-60 dollar range? I do almost all my sanding outside so dust collection isn't a major priority.
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Dec 27, 2016 16:16
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I ended up getting a Bosch ROS. It works good and the variable speed is nice. I'm going to try some of the the expensive ShopSmith sandpaper after I run through the cheap stuff I've got right now.
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Dec 31, 2016 17:58
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The Harbor freight ones are the usual recommendation.
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Feb 27, 2017 20:13
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kid sinister posted:This is amazing. This is a "workbench" in Manhattan. That's a closet.
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Feb 28, 2017 23:22
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I think I remember some chainsaw carvers really liking that husky saw. I've been looking at battery saws for a while and it seems like the husky, stihl, echo, ego, and Oregon are the best looking to me. Looking at what other tools you might want battery platform might help you make your decision.
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Mar 18, 2017 04:18
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The uvex are good but for chainsawing a face shield or chainsaw helmet are much much better.
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Apr 2, 2017 21:14
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Any recommendations for 1 inch belt sanders and are the ones with a small disc sander on the side usefu?. I've already got a 12 inch disc sander on my shopsmith but sometimes it's a hassle to change it to disc sande mode just for one little part.
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Apr 12, 2017 16:31
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I usually get them at ace hardware.
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May 7, 2017 06:20
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I think you can get a Dewalt DW788 for right at that. It seems to be the most recommended for serious scrolling before you jump up to the really expensive saws.
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May 19, 2017 20:35
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Do router bit sets regularly go on sale around Father's Day? Mine went on a vacation to my brothers house and aren't coming back. I just got a nice older porter cable plunge router and table for 30 bucks so I could use a new set.
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May 19, 2017 23:17
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You can get a knockoff from eBay probably.
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May 23, 2017 15:54
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Bragging time. Just picked up a gramercy holdfast at an estate sale for two bucks.
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May 25, 2017 22:56
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On my fancy outdoor workbench with the $30 router I got last week.  I probably should have bought the incra miter gauge and sled they were selling for 40 bucks but i dont really need them and it bought me some goodwill with the old guy that runs the used tool store downtown.
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May 25, 2017 23:56
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:To go with my earlier question about dust collectors, what about cyclones? Seems like an obvious aftermarket mod to a dust collector. I'm having trouble finding plans for one though. I could just buy a dust deputy, but wouldn't I lose a lot of suction force going from the 4" ports on the collector to the 2" ports on the dust deputy? That's why they sell bigger cyclones for full sized dust collectors. https://www.oneida-air.com/inventory.asp?CatId={17F46883-40BB-471E-982F-E5F28583241B}
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May 29, 2017 14:36
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I've done ok with my 15 year old ryobi 3x18. But then again I've never used a nice one.
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May 31, 2017 21:14
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The 4 pack of Bessey clamps are on sale today at Home Depot http://www.homedepot.com/p/BESSEY-Clutch-Clamp-Set-4-Piece-GSCC4PK/205086977
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Jun 18, 2017 19:55
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A miter saw is never a bad decision.
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Jun 19, 2017 20:37
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Koryk posted:There's an Atlas 6" jointer on my local Craigslist for $125. Is this a good price or should I pass? Assuming it's running decent and not out of alignment that's a good price. I rarely see jointers under 200 unless they're 4" or cheap used modern benchtop models.
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Jul 24, 2017 22:41
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I found one of these on Craigslist and I desperately want it even though I have almost zero need for it I love stupid old poo poo like this.
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Benchtop bandsaws aren't that great but they're way better than not having one
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