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  2. M18 REDLITHIUM XC or High Capacity

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    From what I read, Milwaukee has redesigned the M12/M18.. Or more accurately, they have found better lithium cells. The older style is the 1.5Ah & 3.0Ah. The new style is the 2.0Ah & 4.0Ah.

    I don't know if the battery chemistry changed between revisions but chemistry doesn't really matter much (in order to keep it simple) What you need to look for is the Ah ratting. The more Amp hours, the longer your tool can operate between charges. I will note however, the Amp-Hour method to measure a battery is flawed. Ah = current flow in amperes (I) * time in hours of discharge (t) or Ah=I*t. So without knowing the time of discharge (t), Amp-Hour is worthless.

    All lithium battery packs are made up of a bunch of small lithium cells (small batteries) connected together. The new 2.0 & 4.0 batteries supposedly have better cells, although OEM Milwaukee has never let me down, when it comes time to buy a new battery, I'll be buying the new 4.0Ah

  3. Ridgid R4512 Hybrid Table Saw

    in Ridgid

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    A track saw is great for cutting down plywood but I don't think it can match a table saws versatility. I can understand a table saw being intimidating, the truth is... A little fear is healthy. You don't want to overestimate your ability, you'll lose a finger... Or worse.

    I'm lucky enough to have grown up in a wood shop. I learned on my grandfathers old cabinet saw.

    Have you modified your Ridgid TS any? Maybe added a router wing?

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  4. Ridgid R4512 Hybrid Table Saw

    in Ridgid

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    So I am shopping around for a table saw and inevitable my research has lead me towards the Ridgid R4512 Hybrid Table Saw. It looks to be a great table saw, for the price, and if I receive enough Home Depot gift cards this Christmas, I'll run down and buy one. Does anyone have experience with the Ridgid?

    My sister already gave me about $350 in HD gift cards so I'm almost there. I don't really need a portable saw, however I have a cheap Ryobi 10" table saw if needed.

  6. Woodworker and Electrical Engineer, Orange County Ca

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    Hello everyone, I live in Orange County Ca. I'm a woodworker and electrical engineer. I'm a veteran using the post 9/11 GI Bill and work on the side installing CCTV systems and repairing audio amps (think football stadiums and concerts) My passion is electrical engineering, everything from embedded (microcontroller) to robotics. Growing up the grandson of a finished carpenter, I have a love for woodworking. I'm newly married and my wife is discovering the garage is no longer a place to park her car. ;) ... Saving up for a new Ridgid R4512

    I have mostly Milwaukee M18 hand tools and love them! Love the YouTube Tools in Action, and hoping to win the ultimate bag give away!

    >Nicholas

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