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Well I know this isn't the answer you will be looking for, but the best way clean this up is elbow grease. I would grab a scraper and a wire brush. Scrap all the lose stuff off. If there is paint that is sticking good, leave it on as it will act like a primier. Once you get all the lose stuff off, grb some warm water, just water, and wipe down the walls. Once it dries, run your hand around the wall to make sure all the lose stuff is gone. Once it is gone you can now paint. The bare spots, i would prime as some concrete acts like a sponge and will soak up all the paint. I have tried a lot of different tools out there, including chemical, but the best way and fastest way was a scraper and wire brush.

Sure I can help you out, but just need some information. What type of wall? Is it concrete, wood or something else. Is the surface smooth or is it a brick and uneven. I could go on and on about what to use, but it is easier if I understand what you are trying to do, then I can give you my best advice.

Its seems there is a lot of interest in making this including myself. Could you post a link to the video or the drawings. I would like to make this planner also.

Just curious to see what brand of power tool everyone likes. You can pick the top three.

Well since you are taking opinions and everyone has one, I might as well give my two cents. Milwaukee is coming out with their new miter saws. Just curious how these are considering it is one of the first new tools since the change of ownership. Just more curious to see whats inside and if the quality is good.

Actually I just bought one the other day, the price was right. I bought it for someone else, but had to take a look at it. This is there new version of the Versapack, but this is Lithium powered, 7.2 Volts. Nice for around the house. The flash lisght is cool because it uses three leds, so the light is white instead of a yellow. The drill is more for screwing as I couldn't see it drill anything to big. Besides the chuck is not a traditional chuck, it is a hexagon set up. I liked it because it comes in a box, so if you need to do something quick, your not trying to carry a bunch of tools, you just grab the box and go. I guess the system could be great for a homeowner and the occasional use, but it won't do much on the jobsite. Which makes sense because they designed it for the home user and therfore, its a great tool set.

You have a short. You should not get anything to light up for the most part. Is the rubber around the wire worn off? I would check that as that could cause this.

Well I am sure you tried this but have to ask. Have you tried a different outlet or tried to plug something else into that outlet just to make sure the breaker is not bad? If you don't see any obvious cuts in the wire and everything else looks good, maybe it is that transformer you were talking about, but ever short I ever had was beacuse a cut in the wire. I would wait because I know there are some great tool experets that come on here.

I think I understand your question. I would go to the local store and feel them. They make all sorts of different stiffness brushes. I bought some cheap ones at Menards for both my drill and grinder and they work great. I am not sure how they rate the stiffness of them.

Just saw your questions and glad to see it was fixed. I like Dewalt tools a lot, but when it comes to a rec saw, I love the Milwaukee Sawzall. I have never had a problem. The Dewalt reciprocating saw, the blade would always become dislodge and fallout. The milwaukee I have never had a problem. Yes I need to work on my spelling.

I spoke with the admin the other day and he said they were going to update their website with new information, new plans, new tool brands incling Hilti, Ryobi and Ridgid. I thought it would be a great idea toinclude a classified section where people can sell their old tools or parts. He said he would be willing to look into the idea and would make it a free section for everyone, the only problem is it would cost him more in design. He didn't have a problem with it, but just wanted to make sure it would be of interest. He was going to post a poll questions, but I said I would do it for him. So please send a good vote as I think it would be cool to have a classified section. Once it gets big, it would be great. I am tired of paying all the fees to ebay and the other companies.

it just sounds like an old motor that has gone bad. Over time these things just happen. Personally the only reason I would ever keep an old tool is if it were my grandfathers otherwise I would just buy a new one. The sanders now a days have more option such as variable speeds for different types of woods etc, plus they are a little lighter than the old ones. Don't get my wrong, they don't build like they use to, but I don't think it is worth the trouble trying to fix it, when the new ones are on sale all the time. The only other suggestion which I am not sure if it will work, is looking around for an old model and swapping the motors.

I agree with Idontknow. What he says is the right way to store batteries. Persoanlly I leave my either in the charger all the time or attached to the tool, which both are the wrong ways. I haven't had a problem yet. I think I just got lucky and have a trickle or smart charger. Some chargers will keep trying to charge and make the battery hot, which will cause dead cells. If you are suing the batteries everyday, you can leave them charging or in the tool, but any longer and I would do it the right way. Also look at your owners manual as they will talk about this.

Its hard to tell without a manufacture. Do you have a picture of something

I not experienced, but I have hung over 50 windows in the past couple of years. It really doesn't matter, they both will hold. I use the nail gund. Just my preference.

I voted yes, but would like to see how voting works

I agree with you. There are plenty of motors out there for what you want to do. I wouldn't risk the chance of a fire.

I don't think they make their own motors, but if you can give me the model number or any information on the one yo want to buy, I have a friend in the business. I'll get his opinion on it and let you know. Carp

Sorry it took so long to get back to you, but I went out of town for thanksgiven. I use the BOSCH 1810PS. It ran about $110 when i bought it, but I just say it on Amazon for around $80. I really beat the S**t out this thing and it last. I saw Bosch had some other models that were not as expensive, not sure the difference. Hope this helps.

for a hammer drill I low the Bosch SDS, bulldog. I have put this through so much pain and torture and the thing just runs. I don't really clean my tools like I should and the thing just pounds through anything. Angle Grinder - Bosch. No I don't work for Bosch, but I do love these two tools. The grinder is the same way. I just think you get so much for the money. I had a hitachi angle grinder, and it sucked, just my opinion. I love the feel and the tool in gerneral is the Bosch. Hope this helps.

Personally I love the Porter Cable. This is a good model: Porter-Cable 690LR 10 Amp 1-3/4 Fixed Base Horsepower Router This is the same one I have, its not a plunge, but if yo0ur looking for something simple this will work. I won both and use the above model about 85% of the time. Very nice feel to it, the on/off switch is nicely placed so you have control over it. I love this one. Enough power to do all most anything. Plus it accepts 1/4 and 1/2 bits In term of bit, the best bits I could recommened are from Costco, in terms of value. I bough them about a year ago. The come in a nice birch box and i believe I got 30 bits for about $45. I have used them over and over on very hard woods and they still work great. Yes you can get better bits for more that will last even longer

I like the Milwaukee also. My partner has owned it for a while and will buy that one next time. He loves it.

I received that information you sent me last week, tahnks. I have a bell and Gossett. Never had any problems, very quite and it is about 20 years old. That is probably the most reliable. Carp

I am in the US. I spoke with a bunch of guys on the site, but no one has any experience with them. I tried to find some good sites online for you, but no luck. If I find anything good I will put a reply back

I am sure their stuff is good. Our next job, I am going to look at Milwaukee for the safety stuff