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I am in the market for a wood plug cutter. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Ryobi made tools with a slide on battery? I have only ever heard of OPE (24v and 40v) with that style of battery from Ryobi.

Why not? If you don't like it, just don't buy it. I could see myself getting one or two for stationary tools like the miter saw or wheeled tools the 6 gal. shop vac (it is made by Ryobi, but I have an adapter that lets me power it with Makita batteries). For those applications, weight is not nearly as much of a concern. I don't see why "boat anchor" batteries can't coexist with smaller ones.

Any word on the price?

I have used their sockets, impact and regular deep well and they have held up well for years. Their pocket hole jig (similar to a Kreg K4 except that it is all metal) has been good so far as has their heat gun (the Bauer one) and the two hammers I got (one framing and one dead blow).

I would say that my cordless 6 gal. shop vac drains batteries like no other especially since it is often used continuously for minutes at a time. My rotary hammer also uses batteries quickly, but that is generally only used in spurts so the battery tends to last longer as a result.

I used that adapter today on the Ryobi 6 gal. shop vac and it worked without any noticeable problems. That thing is probably one of the highest draining tools there is.

I just got an Incra Miter 1000SE. I got it used in great condition for $100, I'll try it out on my Bosch 4100-09 hopefully this weekend and see how it goes.

https://www.amazon.com/2PACK-AOYAN-Battery-Cordless-Lithium-Function/dp/B07GZ7DJDW/ref=sr_1_49_sspa?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1536621660&sr=1-49-spons&keywords=makita+18v+battery&psc=1 Anyone ever use one of these? I have (4) 6 aH knock off batteries of a different design and they work just fine, I am just wondering if I can expect comparable performance from these.

I have been looking to get a miter gauge for my Bosch 4001-10. I have heard good things about the Incra Miter 1000SE, anyone ever used it? Any other suggestions? My budget is about $200 or lower.

Other than cost, is there any other reason to get a 2.25 HP rather than a 3.25 HP?

I am in the market for a router, just for basic routing and dovetailing. I am just wondering how powerful a router do I need? Is around 2 HP enough or should I get around 3 HP?

Anyone ever used a Freud router? If so, thoughts please.

One option would be to buy Ryobi lights and get an adapter to power those lights with Makita batteries, that's what I do. Ryobi has a wide assortment of lights and all the ones I have have worked great.

I am assuming that the Makita is better, my question was more along the lines of is it better by enough to justify the difference in price? I decided that it wasn't, thanks for the help though.

Thanks to both of you for all the advice. I decided to go with the Ryobi because I just couldn't pass on that deal. I wonder why it is that Ryobi is just about the only company that makes a cordless 1/4 sheet and corner cat sander. Those have been on the market for years yet no other company makes one.

I am in the market for a random orbital sander. I use primarily Makita tools, but I have an adapter that allows me to power Ryobi tools with Makita batteries so I am wondering which brand to go with here. Keep in mind that the Makita is about $100 for the bare tool and for that price Ryobi is selling a kit with a RO sander, a corner cat sander, 1/4 sheet sander, battery and charger and price is a concern for me as I am not exactly wealthy. Also keep in mind that I will be using it a good amount, but not daily.

Exactly, especially since I have a much cheaper alternative.

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Does anyone have experience with this? I am deciding between it and the Ryobi 18v jig saw. I use Makita batteries, but I have an adapter that lets me use them on Ryobi tools. I am leaning more towards the Ryobi because it is only about 1/5 of the price and this is not a tool that I will be using all the time. Is there anything about the Makita that justifies the difference in price?

Idk for sure on a drill press, but if it is anything like a hand held drill all you need to do is the following 1. open the chuck all the way, which will expose a screw underneath the 3 jaws. 2. loosen the screw (be aware the the screw may be reverse threaded). 3. remove the existing chuck and replace it with a replacement chuck. 4. tighten the screw.

I recently bought a table saw (a Bosch 4100-09) and it did not come with a blade guard of any kind (it was used and I assume the previous owner lost or broke it). Blade guards seem to be quite costly, so I am wondering if it is safe to work without one. Most blade guards appear to cost over $100 which to me seems a bit exorbitant considering it is just some pieces of plastic and metal.

The problem I have with the Dewalt is the fact that it (at least the 7480) does not allow for the use of dado blades.

I am looking to buy my first table saw. I have limited experience with them so I am just wondering what I should be looking for. Someone is offering me a used in good condition Bosch 4100-09 for $300 and it seems like a good deal (a new one retails for nearly $600) but since I don't know much about table saws I am just going off of that and the good name of Bosch to assume that this is a good deal.

Anyone have 1st hand experience with this? I am considering buying one, because I have an offer for one used in good condition for $300. I have never used one, but the blade speed seems rather low compared to the Dewalt, Makita and even the other Bosch (GTS 1031) table saws. I am not experienced with table saws so idk for sure how much of an issue that is.