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  1. I have an old sandblaster that I got from Sears about 40 years ago. I don't use it much. It is messy, and I don't have a blast box. Even if I did, the loader bucket is way too big. Basically I just want to clean up the bucket enough to get epoxy primer on the back side, and than regular primer and some generic paint on the bucket. My days of rough bucket use are hopefully over, so I figure I can touch up annually. Besides, fresh paint helps release snow from the bucket, when shoveling out after snow storms.
  2. I bought some stuff from Empire and got a chance to try it this weekend. Among things, I got the blue Black Hawk Stripping Discs for both 4.5" and the 2" roloc. That material is awesome. I did a little experimentation on the tractor bucket. I think one 4.5" disc and a day, and I can have the tractor bucket ready for a finish Scotch-Brite and then epoxy primer. The 4.5" disc is $5, http://www.empireabrasives.com/4-1-2-easy-strip-paint-removal-disc/ I also got some red conditioning pads, and used one of them to prep a car for touch-up work. Also, Empire has flap discs with different grades of Scotch-Brite like material on them. I got one ($7) but cannot report on it, as I have not had a chance to try it yet. Empire is almost to metal abrasives like Klingspor Woodworking is to wood abrasives. Well, maybe not close, because Klingspor has a fantastic selection of quality products, but I was impressed with my small Empire order.
  3. I have a tractor with loader to de-rust, strip and paint after 30 years of sitting outdoors. I have looked at the non-woven conditioning pads, and generally seen good reviews. Some claim to last longer than others. 4.5" and 2" roloc would be the likely sizes I would get. Does anyone have a favorite product?
  4. Dewalt's circular saw? The 7.25", I suppose if you want to buy into a new set of batteries. I just spent a small fortune buying all the 20V packs I thought I needed. Then you can go with a 6.5" saw, and have no blade selection to work from. No thanks! Dewalt is a business, and just like other businesses which aren't meeting my needs, I am voting with my feet.
  5. Well, my frustration is growing. I have short patience for the "now everyone will buy new batteries when the music stops" game.
  6. Good to know. I will look for it. I wish Dewalt would answer the Milwaukee 2731 7.25" circular saw with a 20V unit. I love the Milwaukee, but just can't add another type of battery. (Sorry I am drifting off topic, but the circular saw frustration is a big hot button for me.)
  7. I guess I am just behind the times. I still use a Makita Tek gun for screws, drywall, and for the killer driver app: deck screws. It is variable torque, variable speed (up to 2500, not 4000 like drywall drivers), and variable depth. I can set the torque so that I don't twist off gummy stainless steel deck screws, or mung their heads. Yep, I get the advantages of having some impact, but this thing is simple, and has lasted for probably a million or more screws. I wish I could get one like it, with a battery...and maybe soft impact. So the question is, when will manufactures offer detachable snouts for variable depth? When will manufacturers offer variable torque (which in this case Milwaukee has, in an uncalibrated fashion)?
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