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BeastOfExmoor posted:Cross-posting from the home ownership thread. I just bought this deal. Worth noting that these are all the new brushless tools. Haven't had time to compare performance, but the benefits of brushless sure sound great on paper. I went with the jigsaw and recip saw as my two adds for all the cutting power.
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I can't recommend the free ladder I found on the side of the road enough. It's an aluminum 6ft step ladder and has to weigh all of 5 lbs. It's rickety as all gently caress, but that is literally outweighed by the ability to pick it up with one hand. Like it's so light, it's ethereal. Re: sawstop chat. I've had one for over a year and used it extensively in that time. I bought it used from a ~serious woodworker~ who had it for 4+ years. I'm sure it's never had the belt changed and it's on the original cartridge. I've had two faults, but both were caught at startup and just wouldn't allow the motor to turn on, but the cartridge didn't fire. As an engineer I think they are incredibly well thought out, the electronics controlling the thing are blindingly simple/stupid. There really isn't a lot that can go wrong. NomNomNom fucked around with this message at 13:13 on Jul 18, 2020 |
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Jul 18, 2020 13:09
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I. M. Gei posted:I don’t have a ton of cash to work with, so I can only really afford the 2.0 Ah battery that comes with the sprayer. I could afford to grab another battery if I was buying a smaller sprayer, but the 4-gallon Ryobi is the only battery sprayer my local Home Depot has in stock that comes with a battery and is within my price range. I’d prefer not to have to wait on shipping for something smaller, since I can’t really put off spraying my trees any longer than I already have. FWIW I have the one gallon sprayer and use a 1.5ah battery with it, have always run out of fluid before the battery dies. I don't think the little motor takes that much juice.
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Sep 10, 2020 11:55
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Yeah I have the Ryobi, model p2800. It works great for spraying anti mosquito juice all around my yard.
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Sep 10, 2020 19:36
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Where in the world do you live that that was worth $100?
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Sep 14, 2020 16:30
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I've been curious about the ryobi stick vac, but lots of reviews say it has clogging issues. We also have a dyson v7 that is thoroughly meh, it doesn't replace a corded vac.
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Sep 17, 2020 18:59
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Mr. Mambold posted:How you likey your Rikey so far? Does yours have a fence? I have the 10-325 that I bought used. It's fine. The bearing guide is finicky to set up, the bearings ride on these spring-loaded rails, so you actually have to push the guide into the blade, tighten the set knob, and allow the backlash to pull the bearing back so it's just not touching. Otherwise it cuts woods good.
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Sep 17, 2020 21:35
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Hmmm will I still be able to export stl for 3d printing? That's really all I use it for.
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Sep 18, 2020 19:43
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Someone else can chime in, but the dewalt tablesaw is pretty much the best contractor saw out there. The fence adjustment mechanism is awesome. Can take a dado too. Next step up would be the small sawstop IMO.
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Oct 6, 2020 17:07
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Speaking of ppe, I love my 3m earmuffs for hearing pro, but if I wear safety glasses with them the arms get pressed into my head and the ear cups get pushed out, letting in more noise. I don't want to choose between my ears and eyes (I'd choose eyes), so are there eye pro that can be worn with muffs comfortably? Are ear plugs the only solution?
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Oct 21, 2020 12:22
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I have a home depot 15% coupon that expires today and I'm overwhelmed by possibilities! I'm sorely tempted by the Wen track saw, reviews make it seem like it doesn't suck?
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Nov 6, 2020 13:29
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Trying to use a dimple but for more than 20 screws sounds miserable. I just redid my 5x5 bathroom and I swear I had just as many good screws as ones where the bit slipped off and I punched a new hole next to my screw. Obviously not much more work to patch since you have to mud anyway but really frustrating.
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Nov 19, 2020 13:32
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I have the tiller attachment for my ryobi 40 volt weed eater, it works shockingly well. I though for sure it'd burn out in minutes. The attachment is actually generic for any flex shaft tool.
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Dec 7, 2020 02:29
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I. M. Gei posted:Now I’m thinking I’ll just loving abandon it though. What’s even the point? That was the question though? Why do you want a spinning death wheel? If we can understand the purpose, just maybe we can help you with your questions.
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Dec 7, 2020 13:05
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I'm right down the road and I'm going to be watching that auction like a hawk
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Dec 22, 2020 21:52
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I'll toss in my two cents. I picked up the ryobi brushless kit a few years ago and pounced on one of their buy two batteries get a free tool deals. Nothing I've bought has disappointed me, and the price is right. I gutted a bathroom and kitchen with the drill and driver, and do Serious Woodworking (tm) with the palm router. I have the sprayer for garden chemicals. I even have the 40v lawnmower, blower, and whacker.  (pic is a little outdated) Only things I think I still want are the glue gun and Brad nailer. I'll add that I did murder one brushless drill, but that because I attempted to mix a full bucket of mortar with a paddle attachment :v Home Depot replaced it with no questions.
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Jan 6, 2021 13:13
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FCKGW posted:Is there a recommended budget/entry level table saw? I have an old Ryobi I bought >10 years ago and it's trashed so I'd like to get something a little better. I have a bunch of DIY home projects planned this year but after that it will only will get used maybe once or twice a year normally. Looking to keep it under $400 if possible. Pretty much every portable table saw sucks and is (more) dangerous. The exceptions are the Sawstop contractor saw (lol money) and the Dewalt portables.
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Feb 4, 2021 14:52
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Choice of screw definitely matters. Something like spax is self drilling and will chew right through your piece. A drywall screw will snap or the bit will cam out of the head. If you're using cheap screws you need to predrill a hole in your piece first to avoid splits.
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Feb 5, 2021 18:35
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For some battery packs, you only really need to trick the charging logic on the charger. I know we've had some luck "refurbishing" our dewalt packs at work simply by shorting the terminals on the battery for a split second. Throw it on the charger and it works fine. Don't quote me on that though.
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Mar 1, 2021 18:55
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KKKLIP ART posted:So if I want to start some basic woodworking and want to get a table say, is there a decent entry level table saw that will accept a dado blade for fun finger joint action? One of the dewalt portables can take a dado and has a decent fence. Pretty much every other entry saw blows and is downright dangerous.
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Mar 27, 2021 20:44
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I have the harbor freight Hercules miter saw. $300 for a 12 in saw is awesome, and the quality on it seems surprisingly tight. No complaints.
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Apr 15, 2021 19:12
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canyoneer posted:I got one. You like to live dangerously. I was renovating a bathroom and screwed up my tile estimate, so I had about 50% of a wall done when I ran out. Went to the tile store, the style was sold out and discontinued. Ran home and scraped all of the tiles off before the mortar could totally set. I bet the trash guys hated me putting out buckets full of blobbed together tile for weeks.
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Apr 20, 2021 11:45
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I have the 40v brushless xpand it trimmer, works great, have never ran out a 4ah battery in my yard. I even got the cultivator head for the garden beds and it's pretty powerful.
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May 1, 2021 13:58
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I've been so impressed with my ryobi 40v stuff that I'm considering the 18" chainsaw. Anyone have any experience?
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May 2, 2021 00:04
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Just grab the $200 Ryobi, pretty sure mine goes up to 4". 1600 sq ft is nothing, go cheap.
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May 28, 2021 01:35
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Yes, they make the truly excellent Veritas line of woodworking tools. I'm sure their house brand import stuff is at worst acceptable.
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Jun 28, 2021 11:50
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Yeah my dude save 200 bones and skip the laser, you'll always be better off striking a pencil line and sneaking up on the perfect cut rather than trying to hit your line first try. My question: I'm this close to buying the Ryobi 40v 18" chainsaw. I already have a bunch of 40v batteries. Mostly looking to buck up urban tree falls for woodturning blanks, so nothing too major. Anyone have any dire reasons to get something else? I really don't want to deal with gas if I don't absolutely have to (like if a Stihl fell in my lap).
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Jun 30, 2021 12:44
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 Trip report on the 18" Ryobi Brushless chainsaw. Bucked up some free logs, it cut them easily to make blanks for woodturning. I did not die.
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Jul 4, 2021 00:49
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I have the Ryobi weed whacker with a swappable head, picked up the tiller attachment last summer. Works great and the only thing that gave it any trouble were some viney roots that it would wrap up.
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Jul 15, 2021 01:46
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The Slack Lagoon posted:I bought a Dremel multi max like 5 months ago from Costco and the cord is having an issue and only sending intermittent power to the tool. I'm going to return it to Costco, but I still want an oscillating tool, but Costco doesn't have more in stock. The ryobi is fine, it vibrates. In my experience the real performance factor is the blades for an oscillating tool, cheap ones are garbage and the use time is measure in seconds.
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Jul 16, 2021 15:30
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Hot mud is a cementious powder that the user mixes with water on site. It sets rapidly, in as little as 10 minutes. A pro can get multiple coats done very quickly. It's very handy to keep on hand for repair jobs because it won't go bad like the tubs will (if you keep it dry). Biggest difference is because it cures instead of dries it can be used to fill large gaps and cracks without shrinking. Like you can stuff up to 1/2 cracks with hot mud. It comes in many setting time flavors, and in easy-sand versions. Everything I've learned about drywall I've learned from the Vancouver Carpenter YouTube channel.
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Jul 26, 2021 12:13
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Izzy Swan (YouTube maker) just teased a vacuum drill press that uses the Grabo. Pretty neat stuff.
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Aug 9, 2021 17:46
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Heat gun and some moisture to soften the glue, then just pick at it.
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Aug 13, 2021 20:26
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This exists: Ryobi strip sander
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Aug 20, 2021 13:00
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We talking the 18v or the 40v? I have to imagine the the 18v is wimpy for all but the smallest lawns. I have the cheapest 40v mower, trimmer, blower, and chainsaw and they've all done me well.
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Aug 25, 2021 00:37
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Biggest problem with a keezer is that moisture builds up and leads to mold inside.
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Sep 4, 2021 01:35
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Lots of modern (read: not drywall) screws are self drilling and thus do not need to be predrilled. GRK and Spax are two common brands. Just brrrrrt them in. Exception: close to the end of the boards or very soft or splintery woods like cedar. Always drill a pilot in cedar.
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Sep 22, 2021 19:32
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You've obviously never needed to renovate your house or prune large bushes or small trees. The Sawzall is king of demolition, you can cut through nails and all sort of poo poo. I cut a 4" cast iron drain with mine. I use it all the time in the garden too.
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Sep 23, 2021 00:39
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Habitat Restore haul of the century:
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Literally A Ghost posted:Okay Big Shot, tell us how cheap so we can all congratulate you. Crap, thought I added that. $45 for the chest and $25 for the bandsaw.
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