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If its $300 and brand new in the box, the most I'm paying is $200. Anymore I can just make a trip whichever closest store stocks them, probably screw them down a little and walk out with it for around $280. The hassle of buying it privately, is it as good as it says, picking it up, paypal, returning it if its faulty is not worth the hassle to save a few buck, it has be at least a 33% saving.

But if bought new gear 18 months/2 years ago I'm not going to replace just because someone bought out a new model. I'll just wait until the old one dies. A new tool perhaps, 18v tracksaws/compressors etc.

One of the few tools I just know that I'll never bother to own.

I've always been told to never buy the first generation of a new tool. Wait for the 2nd generation, they'll work out the kinks and they're normally on sale a few months after they are released. Cordless saws just don't have the grunt if your making cut after cut after cut. They're handy no doubt, but electric saws are more consistent and you don't have to stop and change out/charge batteries.

Bosch bulldog hammer drill, and a 2 9amp and 2 5amp Milwaukee battery to replace a few older dying models.

All of the brands do it down here. You buy anything bare tool (skin). Cases don't worry me, I throw most of the hard cases out.

I call it a slidehammer, have also heard them called a peashooter. Put up to 3" nail in the tip and the handle slides and hits the nail in. Sometimes you just can't get a gun or hammer in a gap

This, sits in the van all year, barely ever gets get used. But its makes life a lot easier when you need it.

TTI don't own Ridgid. Emerson own Ridgid along with the Ridgid pumbing comapny, but have a licensing agreement with TTI to manufacture power tools under the Ridgid name. These same tools are known as AEG outside of the US which TTI do own.

Just buy it, there the same thing like zinzander said.

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According the to the specs the Milwaukee will hit more often and faster when drilling. I now remember how expensive power tools were in NZ MILWAUKEE Battery type - Li-ionVoltage - 18vImpact Energy - 4.3JMax. percussion rate - 0 - 5000bpm DEWALT Specifications: Voltage: 54V No Load Speed: 0-1000rpm Impact energy (EPTA 05/2009): 3.5J Blows per Minute: 0-4480bpm

Off course its not up to par with premium units, they're basically by track saw standards. I bought the Scheppach version (exact same saw) as my first track saw. Worked fine, throw the blade away and get a decent one and it worked fine. Not Festool/Mafell quality but for the price close enough. Don't know what happened to that saw, think I gave it too an apprentice.

Bunnings stock Bosch Blue now

You can get cordless vacuums, they're awesome. But not really the point. I'll pick up one of these saws soon, I don't always use where dust extraction is needed. And sometimes you just need it for 2-3 cuts, just seems like it will be quicker and easier.

Anyone know what these will be like. I don't see the point, batteries arent going to last long. A grinder that size (230mm, 10 inch) is going to suck a lot of power.

I've got one, the 18v Milwaukee versions. Sausage and cartridge types. They're awesome, mostly used for the Sika or polyurethane products. Or just when I have a lot of it to do. They are faster, but until you master the speed control they can be messy. Still use the manual versions as well.

Its a blue Makita saw, of course its awful. The older Japanese Makitas were/still a re great saws. Anything with a blue guard that I've used are terrible.

Chur

Individual drivers for me. Lets face it, they always get used only on screws. Wiha set for me, equally as good at opening tins, stirring paint, levering stuff as well as putting in screws. I do draw the line at hitting them though.

Recip blades, cutting and cup discs, router blades. Just the normal Sunday restocking of the van.

I'm yet to use any cordless jigsaw I was happy with. For the amount of time I use them I just prefer the power version.

On a couple of other forums I have seen there is button normally called "New Posts" . It just brings up a list of threads updated since your last visit, anything like that here. I found the "All activity" link but it brings up a list of individual posts, not threads.

All round trained carpenter. Worked for guys, worked for my self, had guys work for me, sub-contracted, been the main contractor. Can't seem to make up my mind. Mostly residential but a bot of commercial construction,. Timber, concrete and a little steel (not my thing) Currently running a maintenance contract for a Public transport set of facilities.

According to wife I spend more time in tool stores/websites than she does looking for shoes. That's probably not true but it would be close. Originally from New Zealand now residing in Western Australia. Carpenter with nearly 20 years experience (wow that made me feel old). Still looking to learn new tips and tricks and of course look at all the new shiny things I could find a use for at work or home.