dwain
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Go get the EGO, it's a great mower.
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Paper specs sometimes have to be taken with a grain of salt !
Indeed, Case in point, the BL Metabo drill that won our big comparison last year was rated ~ 90Nm, and is every bit as powerful as the Makita / Gen2 FUEL drills.
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Always had good experience with mine!
Are ratchets measured as 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" etc the world over even in metric places?
Yes, everywhere in the world I think, the drive is measures as 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", etc. I don't mind that, as long as the bolts and sockets are metric...
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Hey all,
I will post each video in oztooltalk's M12 mechanic / auto series in the thread, for those interested. The latest video will always be at the top of this post.
The tools for review are:
- 3/8" Ratchet
- FUEL 3/8" Wrench (still to come)
- FUEL Drill (still to come)
- Sander / polisher
- Rotary Tool (still to come)
- Mspector camera
- Stick light
- Jobsite radio
- Multi-charger
- USB Charger
And the Jobsite Radio, USB Charger and 4-Bay Sequential Charger.
And now the Mspector (inspection camera) and Stick Light!
Next up, the Sander / Polisher:
First up, the 3/8" Ratchet!
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i'm constantly selling tools to fund upgrades/changes. I've only been collecting a tool stash for about 5-6 years, and have probably bought and sold as many (power) tools as I currently have. Hand tools I tend to hold on to...
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Don't see why not, the price on 3000mah cells has come down dramatically. Can't be any more than 2000mah cells when the 2ah batts were released.
It just depends on whether the cells used in the 6ah battery (6 of) have a high enough discharge rate when there's only three cells. Higher amp hour cells are easy to come by, it's getting a good enough discharge rate that narrows their options.
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Could that because the 1/4 head has slightly less mass than the 3/8? Otherwise the rest is the same.
the mass of the square drive has nothing to do with how much torque the motor can deliver. the extra mass (of the 3/8 drive) that the motor needs to turn would, if anything, reduce the torque that can be delivered to the fastener, but it would be so tiny that it's inconsequential.
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If they can build 6ah packs in 18V, there's no reason they can't do the same with 10.8V (M12), its just 6 cells instead of 10. I do question why people are using 10.8V tools though, if they need 6ah of juice for it. I'm sure there will be a few good reasons though....
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The question is, what power does it have? I heard a rumour that the new metal chuck brushless drill is somewhere between a compact and premium drill (in size and torque).
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i recommend getting the large Triton router for anyone who wants a router table. As it has such good lifting/lowering mechanism, the table itself can be anything you want.
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Makita routers sell like hotcakes in Australia - http://www.amazon.com/Makita-RP0900K-Horsepower-Plunge-Router/dp/B002SSUR2I/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1454288479&sr=1-8&keywords=makita+router
and I didn't realise, but Makita offer one with a similar plunge base - http://www.amazon.com/Makita-RT0701CX7-1-1-Compact-Router/dp/B00HAQMHEO/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1454288479&sr=1-1&keywords=makita+router
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why not a 4-1/2"? They seem to be easily available in the US and cheap too!
I'd love to get hold of this! a powerful 6" grinder without the bulk of the 7/9" grinder bodies...
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That's definitely a nice set, cant go wrong there, but when/if you get it and like it, the fuel version is that much more amazing.
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I think if the OP wants hammer function (which he indicated), then the full size FUEL drill is a better choice for sure. The basic impact driver on the other hand is not that far behind the FUEL. Also, if the OP wants a circ saw, he'll want larger batteries too.
So for around the house use, the linked kit is amazing value. For the tougher applications (hammer drilling, circ saw, grinder etc), FUEL with bigger batteries make more sense.
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it is a pretty stellar deal for sure...
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if you're not cutting regularly, why spend 4 x the price getting a BL cordless when a corded will serve?
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Ok I am thinking mainly Milwaukee, I may very well pick up this deal, I will get the circular saw when I sell some of the craftsman tools, although they may not be bad to keep for future eagle projects, you always need drills.
they are a fantastic compact kit, such good value.
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What the heck are plugguhs?
? Hilarious!!!!!i had to look it up too,must be a Queensland thing ...
They are what most aussies call thongs, or (i assume) what you call flip-flops.
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if you're analytical like me, you might like this 18v platform calculator i created - http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/6700-which-18v-brandplatform-is-best-you-for-try-this-calculator/
there's not much in it between Milwaukee or Makita for your desired tools.
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that is a smart looking fence you got there good job....did you concrete any of the posts?
all of the posts are in 500-600 mm concrete, with some screenings at the bottom for drainage.
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it came about because I'm not allowed to put a pine picket fence up in my estate, and I find the colorbond posts (c-channels back to back) to be just crap. i didn't want either so i got the idea online to do a hybrid.
thanks all! I'm especially proud of my gates, I thought I would stuff them up for sure.
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It's nice seeing the work of the other forum members, so here's my latest. Never built a timber fence or gate before.
- rough-sawn cypress pine posts - dressed and oiled
- treated pine rails (and plinths to come)
- zinc corri
- cypress picket gate
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haha, Aussies do love their slang! Pretty brave, and stupid, and funny.
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i seem to use every tool and make a major mess of my workshop every time i do a decent project.
To build and install some cypress picket gates i recently used: mitre saw, 18v circ saw, japan pull saw, lots of clamps, air 15ga nail gun, hammer, straight edge, tape, 18v drill, 18v impact, 18v planer & level.
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New robust 18v
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The bosch (despite its plastic chuck) certainly does. As the does the Milwaukee compact. It's hard to pick a favourite among the three.