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On 1/13/2017 at 0:27 AM, BMack37 said:
I have two sets of Felo, this is a good place to show off my new precision screwdriver cigar box for the home(inside) workbench:
Very nice!
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On 1/13/2017 at 10:46 AM, justinkendall said:
Look at it this way. The 9.0 Starter Kit is $249 same as the kit with the 7-1/4" saw. You're getting the saw for free so if they do eventually release a left blade 7-1/4" you're not out any money because the saw was free and then you can buy the bare tool left blade saw.
I pulled the trigger on this today. Went to the store, and they said they don't have any of them in and probably wont again. They almost Sold Out on day one, and the sale ends at the end of the month. So I went online and order it. Should be here in a week. Thanks for talking me into it...
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Anybody have any idea if they will come out with an M18 Fuel circular saw, for 7-1/4" blade with the blade on the LEFT? I am really considering one of them with the blade on the Right for now, being that they are at HD with a 9.0 battery for $250. But I will be disappointed if I buy that now and they announce shortly hereafter that they are gonna come out with the same one but with the blade on the Left.
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Looking for a precision screwdriver set. One with Hex, Phillips, Standard, Torx. From very small, say Square #1 and Torx #4 on up.
It would be nice if it had a ratcheting screwdriver as well. Looking form something pretty good quality, to last a long time. I have a set from Husky, but doesn't go small enough and kinda cheapo.
This is mainly for pocket knife repair, or things like eye glasses, watches, electronics etc...
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3 minutes ago, Conductor562 said:
I see a missed opportunity to play with my chainsaw. Eye of the beholder I suppose
I totally get what you are saying.
However, I took my chainsaw elk hunting, two weeks ago, and did quite a bit of cutting with that. And my chainsaw is pretty heavy.
I have only had the fuel sawzall for a week, and only used it once thus far... so the opportunity for me was all sawzall.
1 hour ago, KnarlyCarl said:I would do that too!
Or a diablo pruning blade to make it more efficient!!
Sounds like a pretty slick blade they have coming out soon!
I used a Milwaukee pruning blade that I picked up on my way out of town. Worked pretty good.
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Just wanted to post a pic of my: "It_was_time_to_get_a_Christmas_tree_with_the_family,_and_I_didn't_want_to_haul_my_chainsaw_with_me,_and_I_can't_find_my_bow_saw,_or_hunting_pack_saw,_and_the_wife_is_nagging_at_me_to_hurry_and_get_in_the_car_cause_all_the_kids_are_waiting,_so_I_grabbed_my_sawzall_and_a_9"_pruning_blade.JPG"
We cut down the top 8 feet of a 10 foot noble fir, and I had my 4.0 AH battery, along with my new m18 fuel sawzall, and it cut through the 6-1/2" diameter base and did a bit of trimming. The battery had three bars when we started and was at 1 after done. Kind of surprised me it took that much juice, but when I thought about it, it was a lot of cutting, and a heavy tree on the blade. After realizing all the weight on that blade, and watching it go through the base of that tree I was pretty impressed.
Makes me think I will have to ask the Mrs. for a 6.0 battery to go under my Christmas tree
You know, so next year I can cut down more trees, or get he bigger one when we get a new house with taller ceilings.
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Ah. Yeah that is a little more understandable. I think I will try the one you mentioned. Thanks.
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23 minutes ago, BMack37 said:
There isn't one. I used a clip and drilled a hole through it, then screwed it into the belt clip screw.
Like a binder clip?
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I have a few m12 tools (drill & screwdriver) that are my favorite around the house (when I don't want to lug around the m18).
The m18, drill & impact, have an optional bit holder. here:
Anyone know of one for the m12 line? It would sure be handy for me.
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Got it working guys!! Thank you. We have lived in this house for 6+ years and have just always dealt with it not working correctly. My wife thinks I am a genius now. I hope this doesn't come with any new expectations...
PS My drawing was a sketch, then scan and upload job. I guess I could have done it on my tablet, but I like the old school way better.
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You guys are AWESOME.
I knew that the other two lights were to be wired normal but there was a n extra red wire coming down from the main light. I think that is for those other two lights to get the neutral back...
Now that I have had lunch I am ready to go for it...
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I have an entry way light and there are 3 switches that affect it. Though one of them is not hooked up correct. I have done a bunch of research, and I know what my wires are doing... However I cannot seem to find any type of diagram that is the same. I have sketched it out here. Anyone with some electrical advice...
The "P" box is my electrical panel, then it goes with a 3 wire to the light, then 4 wire to switch 1, 4 wire to switch 2, and 4 wire to switch 3. ) Out of the same box as switch 1 comes two other 2 way switches. I believe this is why I have the 4 wire between the entry way light and the first box (that is the one that has me confused)... Anyway I have sketched what I know for sure.... Any help would be hugely appreciated. (I did not sketch Grounds, to avoid the extra lines.)
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On 5/28/2016 at 4:19 PM, BK13 said:
That BMI 472 twoCOMP looks interesting, but doesn't look like it comes in tenths and inches. I never did find any with tenths, outside of a Stabila.
All my work tapes are Lufkins (and there's a pile of 'em!) of 12' or 25'. Just curious why you would want a 33'er? That's a big tape to try and get in and out of your vest 50 times a day....
I just replaced a tape I had put a crimp in (one of the old style without the rubber bumpers) with the new style that was tenths only. Kind of a bummer trying to measure the diameter of a tree and do the math converting tenths to inches in my head....
I cannot count how many times I have used it for things between 25' and 33'. A 33 is heavy, but when that is what you have always carried it is what you are used to.
What survey outfit in PDX do you work for? Just curious...
For the tree issue, I have been thinking about getting a diameter tape.
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In my non wood working life (as in my actual 40hr a week job) I am a land surveyor.
I am looking for a replacement for a Surveyor's tape (mfka an Engineer's Tape). These are in feet and decimal feet.
I would like one that is 33 feet long, 1/2 a chain for those in the know
. I have used the Lufkin tapes for a while, but was hoping there may be some others entering the market? Like Fat Max, or Milwaukee?? I doubt it but I thought I would ask...
Or anything besides the Lufkin?
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Just picked up the m12 fuel. Great little saw. Not a replacement for a corded circ saw, but way better at the little stuff. Crosscut a few 2x's, cut out a subflooor, cut new subfloor and heat register whole. Great saw.
My complaint with my old circ saw has always been the chord gets hung up 3/4 of the way through a sheet of plywood. No chord, no problem.
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Regarding Circ Saws....
I have been going back and forth. I have an old corded Craftsman that works ok, but want to replace or supplement with a FUEL tool. I have the M12 and the M18 line, but I am really struggling on which of these I will benefit from most. I think I want the m12 and will just hang onto the Craftsman corded for bigger jobs.
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When comes to woodworking bits there are a couple options, and a couple requirements. First requirement is that they are brad point bits. Second requirment is buy quality, and the big box stores don't have any.
First option is a really good budget friendly set. They are very nice, and carbide tipped so they will stay sharp longer. The downside is there are only 7 sizes, and you can't buy them individually. But for $25 they are a great value.
Second option is a HSS set from Lee Valley. It has every size you would want, but is $190 for 28 different sizes. http://tinyurl.com/nsealse
And the final option I got for you is the Lee Valley Carbide brad point bits. You can order the 7 different sizes individually or in box set for $140. and they are guaranteed to be within 0.001" of the stated diameter.
http://tinyurl.com/oyhy3zahttp://tinyurl.com/oyhy3za
I personally have the $25 carbide set and they are great and I have not found myself needing many other sizes.
After much thought and research... I pulled the trigger on the HSS Lee Valley set from 5/64" to 1/2" in 1/64" increments. I bit the bullet, and am looking forward to their arrival.
Thanks again everyone for the tips.
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Looks great. How long before a bird came by and ruined your day?
Always within the hour for me!!!
This is a great idea. I may try it on my truck.
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Man today on periscope Dan replaced his dewalt with the new Milwaukee chest and for him to do that tells me that it's an awesome box and I want it.
That is a pretty telling sign.
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I am not complaining about the impact driver, or the wrench (which I don't have, or think I need yet). I was just hoping for the three light option on a m18 fuel.
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Power only does so much. With an impact driver you start running into the amounts of power that break screws. That said, I don't install cabinets or anything so that light isn't important to me.
OP, it's just Milwaukee's handle design with their drills all have a light in the same spot. I would imagine we are unlikely to see that change. I'm excited to see how the slightly revised grip on the new drills feels though.
I am looking forward the the handle feel as well.
And though I don't install cabinets there are so many times the three ring light would be great.
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Hey vaultman, did you purchase a vault from Vaultec?
I didn't. Just an old nickname.
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After seeing Dan's videos on the next generation M18 tools I looked at MIlwaukee website and saw they have a new impact driver. I was so looking forward to this, so much so that I just bought a cheap impact at the pawn shop just to wait. What was I waiting for? A tool with three headlights like the DeWalt 20v and Rigid's new x5.
And the new M18 doesn't' have it? Is this something that is patented by another tool manufacturer.
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And I was getting bummed because DeWalt was bragging about how they were going to be putting 5.0 batteries in packages.
Still proud to be on team red!!!
You know, so next year I can cut down more trees, or get he bigger one when we get a new house with taller ceilings.
. I have used the Lufkin tapes for a while, but was hoping there may be some others entering the market? Like Fat Max, or Milwaukee?? I doubt it but I thought I would ask...
M12 Screwdriver
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Do you think Milwaukee will ever make a m12 version of the screwdriver that is like the m4 screwdriver. I do not really want to get another battery for just one tool. I have plenty of m12 already! I have the m12 screwdriver already, but sometimes I do not want a drill shaped one.