Eric - TIA

Yes, please share. I was lost at first by now you have me thinking and you are bringing up good points.

That's over my head but sounds interesting and logical.

Hello Rich and welcome to the forum and the crew.

That's a nice setup. I wonder if they sell just the box. I like the Festool drill but I have a couple of drills that I use I like that box and would like to get one. I like the setup with the bits on top and easy access. Nice.

Before you do anything, I would plug the compressor into a different outlet that is attached to a different circuit and see if you get the same result. I had the same thing happen to me years ago and thought it was the compressor. Turns out my breaker was faulty, so I just changed the breaker and was good to go.

Do you mean you are buying a new commercial building or are having the city building inspector there or do you mean a home inspector?

15? that is awesome. I hear you about the debt. I have to get going on paying some debt off also.

That is weird for $50. Good luck and let us know what you find.

Welcome to the forum and the TIA group.

Yes, good point. Didn't notice.

Great question. This is such a frustrating topic because it's not an easy answer or decision. Back in the day, it seemed like everything lasted for a long time so no big deal spending a little extra money. Now with everything designed to be thrown away quickly, it's hard to say if you are getting more with a $100 microwave or a $1000 microwave, will one last longer or are you just paying for the look or design? The only thing I could think to be a determining factor would be watts as far as the price difference. We bought a washer and dryer about 6 months ago and went through the same headache. There is such a big price difference between a lower-end model and a higher-end model. Couldn't figure out if we were paying for the name, the features, or actual better hardware where it will last longer. If it were me, I would want a higher-watt microwave (around 1,000) so it's a little quicker to warm things up and I would just find something in the middle. I think the higher-priced ones will have the same watts of 1,000 or 1,200 but will have features you may never use. Sorry wish I could give you a more precise answer but it's just so frustrating how the appliance world works.

Very cool and thanks for sharing. I am wondering if their Exo 18 exoskeleton is a design they did with Hilti as they offer something similar.

All I know is that you have one of the best collections I have seen. I am jelous.

It's a shame this is happening and as you said, it's happening to a lot of businesses. Ridgid has worked so hard to get the upper hand with their warranty and hopefully, this isn't a common theme with them. Sucks when a consumer spends all their hard earn money and a company will not back or work with them to resolve the issue. If this is a common problem with Ridgid, might think twice before I invest in buying their tools. Hopefully, it gets resolved but keep us updated.

Wow that is a nice first aid kit to include. Has everyting.

Sounds like an electronic problem but I have no idea of where to start except to call Makta support 1 (800) 462-5482.

Those are cool cases

Wow, that looks very cool, and can't wait to see your finished project. I have never done something like this so hard for me to give any real input.

Agree, would be nice to see Dewalt get in the game.

Both are great saw but very different. If you are doing a ton of demo work, you will need the bigger saw, the 187. The 189 I believe is a one-handed saw for smaller jobs.

Sweet, thanks for the information. Will have to look into this if we keep our trailer.

Agree

MIne works great an no issues except for getting the dust collector to stay on. That's just a bad design.

I have heard of people having issues with some of the new Sawzalls. I am not sure what models or manufacturing dates but sounds like it's an issue not isolated to you.

I don't have that saw anymore so can't help you on that one.