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  1. This is something so crazy that I would never have even fathomed a tool company making it, but I guess Ryobi is known for unconventional cordless tools. I happen to be in the market for a cooler, but I am going to have to wait for some reviews to come in before I pull the trigger on this one especially since it is $199.99 although that does come with a battery (the slim black one) and a charger. Allegedly the battery that it comes with can power this for about 4 hours, which to me is quite impressive.
    3 points
  2. On going, on and off, dentist office I'm been working on..... Just about done, a couple more things on the punch list...
    3 points
  3. Dudley. Don't be a rookie. You're N-E-V-E-R done!
    3 points
  4. My 887 makes me all that is.....MAN!
    2 points
  5. LOL, I dont have big expectations of becoming a hand tool woodworker. I just use them to finish off my power tool joints.
    2 points
  6. All the T_ kits do me no good because I just sell the paperweights they come with. 9.0 or bust lol.
    2 points
  7. We have a Ridgid vac at work. The hp is less than all our craftsman vacs and yet it manages to outperform all of them. We also have a shop vac brand vac and it outperforms the the craftsman as well. Hard to go wrong with a Ridgid vac. MORE POWA tm. registered trademark of @Framer joe
    2 points
  8. Stuart did a preview http://toolguyd.com/new-ryobi-18v-high-energy-battery-packs/
    2 points
  9. This week in SYW points, cable dismantling tool: Trigrips
    2 points
  10. I like the feel of the 4 1/2 and glad I got it. I rotated the router plane up and added the last strip. Need to build mounts for the new LN screwdriver, LN spoke shave and pushdrill and my new Starrett protractor. I don't have much interest in large jointer planes but might consider a skew block plane with fence. Otherwise, I think I am done
    2 points
  11. Been eyeing one for some time, but today I finally ordered the Husqvarna 580BTS It's big, heavy, loud, and moves over 900 cfm's. For the massive piles of leaves, clippings, and gravel, I need to move, I think it'll be just the ticket
    2 points
  12. I've known about this since January but was sworn to secrecy but now it has been leaked by a marketing company on Facebook I can post it. Ryobi have just this week announced its new 3.0ah slim pack, 6.0ah pack and 9.0ah pack for the 18V One+ system. No word on when they'll be available to buy but should be soon. These batteries won't replace any of the existing models as the cells and electronics are very different. These are being called high energy batteries as the cells used allow a lot more current than a normal 18v battery to pass into the tool which allows for better power delivery and power output. i was beginning to get rid of some of my Ryobi tools and replace with Milwaukee but I may just hold onto a few and get some of these batteries. I know for a fact the US team didn't want the 2.5ah or 5.0ah packs so maybe they'll release these three sooner rather than later. The photo below was taken at the UK conference this week. Martin
    1 point
  13. NPS 2017 has been officially confirmed for June 7th.
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  14. I just figured it would help keep your beer cold... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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  15. I know I'm just dreaming but I'd like to see a dual battery Masonry chop saw. Stihl has one and it looks pretty cool.
    1 point
  16. The most amazing 2.5 speed impact in the market, you're going to be impressed by how fast it drives fasteners.
    1 point
  17. My 887 arrived today! Sweet!
    1 point
  18. made a small strap and tarp box up front. broke all the edges by hand so lid would have a lip all the way around. pretty tricky with all the different angles, polished and clear coated it to leave it look like steel....covered the hinge area with rubber to keep it dry...
    1 point
  19. Looking at the rigid cordless compressor at HD I think if you remove the handle it fits upright....pretty cool...and room for a small hose and a couple air tools
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  21. I have the exact same instrument. I like it a lot, personally. In terms of anything laser wise, I think DeWalt and Bosch stand above the rest. I'm just hoping that DeWalt will now come out with an angle finder, similar to the Bosch. FB82
    1 point
  22. A lot of times when I look at tools like this I find myself just sort of generally marveling at the amount of thought and engineering that goes into trying to make a classic tool better. I remember multi-drivers from 30 or 40 years ago (yes, I'm that old), and they were nowhere near this good. They were sloppy junk, mostly. And most people's screwdrivers looked like this: I know this is a classic, and perfectly usable, but I doubt any of you Wera guys would go back to that design, would you? Or, if you were a cheap-ass like my dad, they came from the 29¢ bin on the hardware store counter and looked like this: My dad hated Phillips screws - what he called "crosshead" screws - because he was always stripping the screwhead or the tool tip, and he couldn't grind a new edge onto a cheap Phillips driver the way he did with the cheap slotted drivers. I eventually realized his problems were due to the cheap tools, but it took me a long time to get there because he would always tell me "It's a poor workman who blames his tools." I finally understood that's only true up to a point, which eventually culminated in ME teaching HIM about the merits of Phillips over slotted, which was an interesting conversation. But I digress. My point is that I feel like we're living in a tool renaissance right now. The market is bursting with new ideas for tools, and new refinements of classic tools; even a simple screwdriver has dozens or hundreds of choices, all competing on their merits and quality. I feel spoiled. Don't you?
    1 point
  23. Used once to trim 3 small bushes. Got the ego trimmers for Christmas an decided to go with the ego battery platform. They work great also have 3 batteries. $200 obo!!!
    1 point
  24. I think I'll get one of those Klein 11-1's on your recommendation. It's designed a lot like the ones I already like, but with Torx.
    1 point
  25. Three mowings, a hillside, the battery does not die and the self propelled unit for my lawn is not missed. My Honda had it, I loved it but it is so darn light it doesn't really make a difference. Great power in this mower ?
    1 point
  26. Working in the shop or on vehicles I usually use the dedicated screwdrivers. But at work (Im a paint contractor) I always have my Wera kompakt 28 on me! I love having a multi bit driver with me that takes a standard 1" bit, so that I can swap bits from it into my impact driver when need be. Because it never fails when your two stories up a ladder some sorry sucker just had to use two different screw profiles to attach that shutter!
    1 point
  27. I like to think I am very qualified to give some advice on multi bit drivers. Other than my insulated set, my Multibit is my go-to. I try my best to keep the weight down in my service bag and backpack. My long reach Klein 15-1 and Wera Kraftform Kompact 28 and my everyday carries. I carry a flat Wera demo driver with a conduit reamer fastened to it, this serves all my prying and chiseling needs. Everyone should own a Multibit, that have come a long way and are very reliable. I currently own the following: Klein 11-1 Wera Kraftform Kompact 26 Wera Kraftform Kompact 28 Klein 15-1 Classic Multibit Milwaukee 10-1 Multibit Milwaukee 11-1 Multibit Klein 4-1 Electronics Screwdriver Picquic 6 pack Klein Stubby Multibit I think I have a problem, I didn't realize I owned this many... Hope this helps. Here is the condensed version: Klein 11-1 This is the best overall Multibit. Cheap, easy to get replacement bits. Good comfortable grip and decent weight. Fastest bit change. Wera Kraftform Kompact 26 Hands down the lightest, most comfortable grip. Bit holder is awkward and makes tight space screw access impossible. That's why I bought the 28. You can use the bit holder in your impact. Folds down for compact portability. Wera Kraftform Kompact 28 This is my favorite for two reasons, comfort and grip. Not the fastest bit change but gets into tight spaces and you can remove the bit holder for use in your impact. Folds down etc. Klein 15-1 Classic Multibit This is my second favorite and the only one that feel like a traditional screwdriver. Weight is excellent and has a nice long reach. Milwaukee 10-1 Multibit This thing is a giant piece of crap. It's a poor Picquic knockoff and the heaviest of them all. Bonus points for being able to use the bits in your impact though. It feels bulky and clumsy in the hand, balance is awful. Bits are very soft, rounding easily. Milwaukee 11-1 Multibit. I had high hopes for this thing. Very disappointed. It's a bad Klein knockoff. The most irritating thing is that it's soooooo short. It doesn't reach into the back of a standard deep box. It's almost comical just how short it is. It's very heavy and not as comfortable as the Klein. Klein 4-1 Electronics Screwdriver This is the best controls Screwdriver. I love this thing. Klein hit a homerun with this one. A quick change multibit controls screwdriver was the one tool I didn't know I needed. Now that I have it, I bought a second one and put it away just in case mine goes missing! Picquic 6 Pack More of a homeowner tool. I bought two of them. I dropped the first one and bit holder fell out of the plastic handle. Dropped the second one, guess what happened? The bit holder fell out again. They never go back in right and keep falling out. Klein Stubby Multibit Same as big brother, fast bit change, nice weight and comfortable grip. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    1 point
  28. Thanks Jimbo!! I have mixed feelings about the kit, and got it just to get into the line and wanted another recip. A man can never have enough saws, it would be used mainly for metal cutting so that sounds like bad news. After using brushless tools with 4amp hour packs exclusively for the last year and a half everyday all day. It's hard to use a brushed tool the extra run time is amazing. When I see someone using a brushed tool or use someone else's I say it junk regardless of brand name. One example was when I helped my Uncle one day running 1000 feet of EMT. He had the small DeWalt brushed hammer drill (not sure model number) with the brushed impact on 3 amp packs and 1.5 packs. We had to drill and drive tapcon's for the strap's, he had to keep swapping out packs. I had the DCD995 with 4 amp pack with a tapcon driver. So long story short he was using a hammer drill and impact because it did not have the power to drive. While I used one drill and blew him out the water and even came and helped him out with my drill at the end of the day. I think I only switched packs once, I do realize its not apples to apples but its a huge difference. He does have a DCD985 which I don't know why he was not using it. Sorry to make you read this all..lol
    1 point
  29. Couple more items showed up today. Spoke shave and a 4 1/2. The chisel plane that was back ordered shipped and it should be here this coming Friday.
    1 point
  30. Hang on to your mitts, that thing has torque for days, might snap your meat hooks right off lol.
    1 point
  31. This arrived today, thoughts on it once I've had a play with my new toy.
    1 point
  32. I know we all complain about harbor freight but I have to give a compliment. There was a true act of kindness today, by a assistant manager. Me an one other person stopped there to buy a bunch of gloves an an 3 garden tool sets. The use is tax exempt so as the buyer was filling out a tax exempt form we an the assistant manager got to talking. She found out the use was for a group foster home. The assistant manager paused. She went to the back, cashier was still waiting for form to be filled out) an came back with her credit card. She spent almost 100 bucks of her own money. She didn't have to do such, no one asked her to. We don't expect handouts like this. It's so good to see acts of kindness. I just had to share that.
    1 point
  33. Love seeing all your restorations/projects!
    1 point
  34. I have another plane restore...or two...coming up as well. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
    1 point
  35. All done except the redo of the handles and sharpening. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
    1 point
  36. Wanted one for a while, now I have one. Question is; "can I get it straight from now on?"
    1 point
  37. Dude, that Gedore/Wera nut driver/Joker drawer is
    1 point
  38. Got a few things organized in the wall Also got my tool box under control Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    1 point
  39. I just got the Ego non self propelled and love it. The machine is so light that there is really no need for the self propulsion. I'd get your Ryobi and love it up!
    1 point
  40. Well I guess it depends what you plan to do with it. I have a feeling your needs are similar to mine and you are NOT planning on flattening long planks with a huge #8 plane. I am a hybrid woodworker and use planes to improve in my power tool results. I think the #62 low angle jack plane is one of the best all around planes you can buy if you are just looking for a nice plane that does a lot of things. Also a block plane is great to have as well. In my opinion all planes regardless of cost will provide almost equal results if they have a good blade in them. The thicker blades often perform better because of less flex/chatter in the blade. IBC makes some nice blades to retrofit many planes. Also as far as brand quality (once again my personal opinion) I feel that Lie Nielsen makes the best plane if you exclude all the exotic stuff. Veritas is a close second. The only difference I have seen is how much work they need out of the box. Some planes might need the sole flattened and of course the blade sharpened and maybe a little filing here and there. The Lie Nielsen plane is pretty much pristine out of the box and ready to go to work. They are almost too pretty to use. The higher dollar planes usually have less backlash on the adjusting knob because their machining is very nice. Many of the cheaper planes have sloppy adjustments which means you have to back the wheel way out to retract the blade and then screw it back in until it starts to put pressure on the blade. I like planes that you can adjust the front part of sole to open or close the throat. Smaller throat opening means less tear out on figured woods so its nice to be able to adjust that easily. Some planes require you to get out a screwdriver and loosen and move the frog that holds the blade. I am short on patience so I prefer easy adjustment My absolute favorite technique in the shop is a plane and shooting board. I have no idea why every power tool shop does not have one. Most modern planes like Lie Nielson and Veritas are copies of old Stanley and Record planes anyway. They are just remaking them and often in the case of Veritas and Lie Nielsen make slight improvements on the original design. Beyond normal smoothing type planes, a router plane and shoulder plane can get you out of trouble fixing up joints. But its all about being sharp and I consider myself a student in this area. I am learning..... I can sharpen a plane blade perfectly but need to learn how to do it by hand in 30 seconds so I do it more often. One of the things I have learned in my Rob Cosman class is a planed finish is much better than one sanded smooth.
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  41. Weekend progress. Got the legs glued, jointed, and planed. One end is squared off right now. Undecided on the height of the legs for now. Will most likely go a little long. Easier to take some off than it is to add to it. You can see where I messed up and will most likely have to plan each side of the top down so the hickory lines match up. Darn oversights! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
    1 point
  42. Got the legs milled on 3 sides before shift tonight​. I milled the legs 1/16" of an inch too short to match the lamination on the top. My ocd will go bonkers of I can't figure out how to get it to match up. Legs are not glued yet. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
    1 point
  43. Well the DCS576 could fill in that gap ChrisK as it seems very similar to the HKC55 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  44. What size are you going with Chris? The small would have been ideal for most things I did but in Cosmans class I have learned that having a little extra mass helps so I went for medium. The large was just too big. I am more excited about the screwdriver than the plane. LOL This is what I ordered for chisel plane.
    1 point
  45. And it continues Ordered a chisel plane as well but its about 2 1/2 weeks out.
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  46. First one was not my idea but someone else's on the forum. Using a m18 bit holder to store a bit to push in the pin detent for the impact wrench. I used an old bit, cut it down and ground down the edges.
    1 point
  47. http://m.homedepot.com/p/EGO-14-in-56-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Chainsaw-with-2-5Ah-Battery-CS1403/300638406
    1 point
  48. This came today. Been on order for about 7 weeks. Typical Lie Nielsen A+++
    1 point
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