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  4. Is it possible to make the router plate hole bigger on 18V makita router?

    in Makita

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    So without trying too hard to sound like a dolt…I don’t know. I have  compact Dewalt trim router but most of my routers are larger, Festool Bosch and PC units. I would gander at this and say for a dust collection shroud? My Festool has something similar to the one pictured. These are normally a slide on and turn unit that you can then attach a hose but I don’t have this particular router

  8. Pulled the Trigger... (New Firearms Thread)

    in Pub Talk

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    6 minutes ago, fm2176 said:

    Not taken as an insult at all.  As for a safe, I had one...the keypad broke while in storage and it took 15 minutes tops to break into it with a hammer and wrecker bar.  I paid $1000 or so in 2000 and got beer money for scrapping it last year.

     

    I plan to secure my firearms against burglars and thieves, and am thinking that putting a steel core entry door on the closet, coupled with some reinforced (possibly steel or concrete) walls is the way to go.  I plan to buy another fire resistant safe for documents and particularly valuable firearms.

     

     

    I think that is smart. Having said that, I have a simple safe at home. Any measure for firearm security is a home run when it comes to an affirmative defense against litigation. And to add to story telling, a local Police Chief in New Hampshire was found guilty of a firearms violation when his son took his duty weapon and committed suicide. The poor guy lost his son, and was found in violation of law (being a cop opens you up to higher standards, a normal citizen would not have been dealt with as harshly - we should know better). The reasoning for the charge was the Chief’s weapon was hanging on the wall in his security holster on his gun belt. Lousy lousy lousy lousy situation. I really felt bad for the Chief AND the investigating Officers. You had said something about politics in law enforcement. Our County Attorneys are elected officials. NOT appointed. Need I say more?

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  10. Pulled the Trigger... (New Firearms Thread)

    in Pub Talk

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    6 hours ago, fm2176 said:

     

    I don't currently have a gun safe and plan to reinforce one of my walk in closets and turn it into a gun/safe room.  Once I do I'll likely keep a few firearms in a ready status in there as well as at various locations around the house.  I'm thinking Burt Gummer's wall in Tremors, albeit a bit less cool.  😀

     

    I might head up to Quantico for an optic and picatinny rail adapters today.  I also need to go out to the garage and dig out the old foot locker with my SureFire weapons lights and Safariland mag pouches. I should have a dozen or so mags out there as well, but won't be getting more ammo until the move.  Despite being a big fan of iron sights, that long rail on top of the AR-556 MPR needs something to dress it up, and eventually I may look into a visible laser of some sort as well.  Who knows, if they're available on the commercial market maybe even an IR laser and a set of PVS-14 equivalent night vision.  The latter would be great for night hunting coyotes and boar.

     

     

    Dude, seriously, get one. A lot of people don’t understand civil liability and it goes as far as weapon security. If for instance, you park your car in a parking lot and someone breaks in, stealing a firearm. Most courts will hold the owner of the firearm liable for civil responsibility. So yeah…some educationally challenged, EDP, discriminated subject, from a bad home with a bad upbringing, drug addiction, etc etc etc, breaks into your car. Steals your firearm. Shoots some poor person during a robbery attempt. The firearm is located, an investigation ensues, most LE Agencies will not go after the gun owner however… A litigious citizen (or non citizen- yeah they have rights too) files a wrongful death suit and Shazam. You owe money. I’ve heard people bitch about using a gun for home security and shooting some PoS dead on their property and most cases across the USA are considered justified having said that, the aforementioned weapon security can get you in a bowl of hot fudge real quick in civil court and civil suit for a justified shooting can and Will too. 
    Having said that after thirty years of public service (25 as a Cop)… better tried by 12 than carried by 6. Especially when my family is at stake.

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  11. DeWalt tool comparisons

    in Dewalt

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    For what it is worth, I sold my 887 for the 850 as an impulse because I wanted that ultra compact. So far not too impressed. Serious chuck wobble. Great power, and the size is ridiculous but that chuck is pretty iffy. I won’t lie though it is crazy small. I have been running the new power stacks on the 850 and makes for a really small footprint but the wobble is pretty noticeable. I can work with it but it is noticeable.

  12. If You Had to Start Again...

    in Power Tools

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    48 minutes ago, Altan said:

    I think we should have a "Jail City" in every country similar to other cities but with wall and security around the city and put all thieves and burglars there and let them have a normal life there but with the stress of having all thieves around for the rest of their life. They can work there and pay a bit extra tax to cover the expenses that the government will have for the security and etc. 

    Snake Splissken

  14. What tools did you buy today?

    in Power Tools

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    Just now, ChrisK said:

    Ends up I have quite a few Festools in my shop, including the Ts55REQ. I have a 110, 2 55’s and a 55” LR32 rail already. I would’ve loved the 75 but to no avail, it Aint available. Glad to hear you love it, o can’t wait to give it a go!

    Plus retirement is great especially at my age but I’ve got a 5 year old and a 2 year old to watch out for so until I get off my lazy bum when my daughter goes to kindergarten tool purchases have slowed Wayyyy down!

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  15. What tools did you buy today?

    in Power Tools

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    1 hour ago, fyrfytr998 said:

    Love my TSC55. How many tracks you pick up? And will you drop the 400 plus on the 110" one piece track?

    Ends up I have quite a few Festools in my shop, including the Ts55REQ. I have a 110, 2 55’s and a 55” LR32 rail already. I would’ve loved the 75 but to no avail, it Aint available. Glad to hear you love it, o can’t wait to give it a go!

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  18. DeWalt DCS334 Jigsaw

    in Dewalt

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    That’s too bad @Jonathon I have had mine for maybe two years and love it. I just finished a flooring and trim job and used it exclusively over my Bosch barrel grip 7.2. I wish I could comment on the blade but get that sucker to warranty. Interestingly my 16ga dewalt nailer which got nearly no use over five years is not working at all, the bolt keeps sticking! My second Dewalt nailer to fritz out. And I love Dewalt! WTH?!

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  22. Back/neck pain??

    in Pub Talk

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    1 hour ago, Altan said:

    I understand, what I wanted to know is that having some back pain now as a result of helping others makes you feel like any help should be in a level to not hurt yourself or still you would do risk to help others?! 

    I’d still help people. It’s my make up. Drives my Wife nuts but alas. Would I take an undue risk? No. I am 51 with a 5 year old son and a two year old daughter. I would never stop on the highway for a crash if my family is with me, I would never stop a robbery of my family was with me. But if you are asking if I calculate risk vs reward in assisting someone - yes. Regardless if my kids are with me or if I am on my own. Much like 25 years leo, my safety always comes first. 

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  23. Back/neck pain??

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    11 hours ago, Altan said:

    Sorry to hear that. It is interesting for me to know your feeling about helping a pregnant lady and hurting your hip because of that, if that is OK to share it here. 

    I was a rescue worker, no issues there. I was doing my job helping someone in need so I never really thought anything negative about her. Still don’t, but climbing mountains can be a real pain in the a$$ nowadays :)

  24. Back/neck pain??

    in Pub Talk

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    I hate to admit it but I got the teeter table. That friggin commercial irritates my bowels. Having said that I was injured when I worked fire rescue ems back in the early 90s and just retired after 25 years leo. Gun belt, vest = back shot. I go to the chiropractor when I can but the inversion table helps a lot. A lot. Also hurt my hip back in 91 pulling a pregnant lady out of wrecked car. My femur head on my left side popped out of the hip and then reset and laid me right down. I’m 51 now and that hip has gotten worse and worse. When it bugs me, i invert. I cannot recommend that darn table enough and have even convinced a couple of guys on the job to get one.

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