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  2. Flexvolt Rear Handle 7-1/4" Circular Saw

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    9 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

    3.5lbs more, but to me this is a bonus, nothing cuts like a worm drive, the feel in hand is fantastic for rips, just something about it and I think weight is a component. Not fun to lug around but drop that sucker down and walk with it without fear of binding or kickback... and hopefully they've replicated that here. 

    i have the corded dewalt worm drive love the weight it actually aids in making straight cuts, like you said its a bonus

  3. Flexvolt Rear Handle 7-1/4" Circular Saw

    in Dewalt

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    23 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

     

    The only sidewinder I don't refuse to use are the cordless blade left saws. I've used worm drives for 11 years and I can't stand to hold a blade right saw. I'll walk across a football field to go get my own before I'll make a cut. 

    i agree,ive used blade right for over 20 years, then recently i started to use blade left, and i thought this makes so much more sense being right handed.we are residing a house and just a few days ago i needed to make a cut, and my buddy had his 18 volt blade right saw, i started to make the cut and said "what the hell is this bullshit", he had to finish the cut 

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  4. Pack out prices

    in Milwaukee

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    if they turn out to be as good as they say, then the price seems fair to me, they look like a really nice quality that has caught my eye, cant wait to see them in person. not much more than a tough system. a tough system with cart and three boxes will set you back around 300.00. i have a few tstak boxes that have been confined to shop use only, too light duty for truck and job site duty. but then again you get what you pay for.

  5. Planning my Deck - Question about the Ledger board

    in Around The House

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    On 7/19/2017 at 2:04 AM, Mordekyle said:

    No miters. They'll open up, bind, and twist.

    A double picture frame can actually look cool with butt cuts, I'll try to find a picture.


    Plane the high joists, check with a 78" level. If you have a joist a tad bit low, you can use two layers of peel and stick.

    No worries if you have to trim boards; cut all at once with a tracksaw or a "shooter board" (search it up on Youtube)


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    ive always used miters 1/8 inch gap glued and screwed with cortex screws and plugs never had a problem. suppose to leave gap to drain and breath. 1/4 inch between decking boards. problem with butt joints you always end up with end showing, if using real wood no problem then. just finished deck with composite railings, put miter returns on all ends. pictured framed the deck with all miters. no ends showing

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  6. Favorite NPS17 Announcement?

    in Milwaukee

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    as impressive as the packout looks i still will take tough system over it for the simple reason if i need a box on the bottom i can pull it out without removing other boxes. i have the cart and i have van storage, its so convenient. only problem i have is broken plastic lock to box latches.

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  7. Worst Milwaukee Tool

    in Milwaukee

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    1 hour ago, FrosBros82 said:

    Not trying to crap on Milwaukee here, but I am just curious about tools that people have owned that didn't turn out so good? For me, I wasn't impressed with their M12 Vac or the original M18 blower. The blower was okay, but in my opinion that vacuum was terrible... it struggled with even the smallest of tasks, in my opinion.

     

    FB82

    i have the m12 vac,, total crap

  9. Planning my Deck - Question about the Ledger board

    in Around The House

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    On 6/6/2017 at 5:19 PM, pingman222 said:

    I'm in the process of planning to build my deck on our new house and have come accross a dilemma in planning.

     

    We are building a 13'x16' deck, and I would like to use 2x10 or 2x12 joists in order to span longer and cut down on the need for screw piles.  The house builder had included a ledger board already attached to the home upon building, but used a 2x8.  The existing 2x8 also only goes to the end of the house, which is 11'.  I need that to be 13', and then have the joists span the 16'.

     

    Since there is only a 2x8 attached to the house, and i need it longer, is it possible to just attach a 2x12 on top of it for my 13', and have that be where the joists will now attach and be my rim joist?  Or do i have to remove the 2x8 (hoping to avoid as to reduce the amount of siding cutting etc etc.

     

    I know codes everywhere are different, but just looking for some feedback here!

    consult your local building codes, do not skimp here, the majority of deck failures in the country are from improperly installed ledger boards, rip it off and start over, with water proofing membrane behind it and drip cap on top. we are in the process of of redoing a deck now, 10 feet off the ground with a 2 by 8 ledger that has started to pull away from the house. be sure to get all permits, insurance companies are starting to pull permits on renovations when it comes time to file a claim.

  10. Dewalt's Tapes

    in Dewalt

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    2 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:


    I'm sure Hugh takes great care of his tools, I know all of us have had some products from every company that have become projeciles, I know I have lol


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    i totaly agree, i smashed a 1/4 sheet dewalt "perform and protech" sander about a month ago, i was so disappointed in the performance that i got more pleasure putting it out of its misery than taking it back

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  14. Opinions needed (Makita 18v Subcompact vs. Milwaukee 12v Fuel)

    in Power Tools

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    i dont have a problem at all with my m12 fuel system, i have five tools inside a milwaukee hard case along with  four lights, two chargers and a bunch of batteries.cant do that with my 18 volt dewalt system. the feel of the m12 along with the build quality is what sold me on the system. i like to feel the tool in my hand, maufactures are being pressed so hard to make things lighter and smaller, some of the new tools i pick up today are so light, that they feel really cheap, thats not for me, but thats me talking. i have an old milwaukee 9inch grinder thats weighs 14.8 lbs. but that weight can be a good thing too.I  dont know,, i just have a problem with tools that defy gravity.

  15. What tools did you buy today?

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    9 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:

     

    He should have gave you one of the new Milwaukee hammers! Although not available yet i'm sure.... Nice banner!

    they were pushing the new hart hammer, estwing is still one of the best, and its american made, my first choice, the guy from milwaukee told me they had to remove some of their milwaukee hand tools that were geared towards electrician ? orders from klein if they still wanted to sell klein. not a problem with me though as all my electrician tools are klein anyway.

  17. What tools did you buy today?

    in Power Tools

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    On 3/19/2017 at 11:41 PM, BMack37 said:

     

    I love my Fuel drills but the m12 Fuel sort of stands up with the compact batteries. A breeze will knock it over...that being said, I don't know if I'd rather the Dewalt style 12v packs.

    i love my m12 fuel tools also, and love the dual style battery style, you can go compact when you want or opt for the larger battery. sometimes i lay it on its side other times i stand it up, and other times i just clip it to my pocket, depends on what kind of mood im in. 

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  18. What tools did you buy today?

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    had to go into homedepot today to replace estwing hammer that im pretty sure i sheetrocked into a wall, so i picked up another m12 6.0 battery also and while i was there the milwaukee man was there, started to shoot the crap, and i ended up leaving with a beautiful 6 foot heavy banner from milwaukee. thats what i call a good day at the office

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  21. Dewalt Air Nailers

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    17 hours ago, Conductor562 said:

    Anybody here using Dewalt air nailers? Specifically the DWFB12233 18 gauge brad or DWFP72155 15 gauge finisher? 

     

    Thinking of upgrading my old Senco guns and these caught my eye.

    i have all bostitch air nailers and never had a problem with any of them through heavy use, and if jimbo is right about them being similar to bostitch they are probably good guns

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  24. And another one down the tube :)

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    my last three vans have all been gmc 2500 vans,  got 325,000 on first one before head gasket went, got 367,000 on second van before it rusted out, and the one im running now is an 04, and just hit 318,000, still running strong, no oil leaks or oil burning, still no rust through. i bought this one with a 100,000 mile rust out warrenty.I run nothing but synthetic fluids in everything, and do a tranny flush every year, i average around 35,000 miles a year. price you pay when you live in the woods.

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  25. Cool New Dust Mask by RZ

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    21 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:

    Nope, just a branded product basically, they have a couple mudding tools too.

     

    @mohawkdec I've had similar experience to Jimbo, but sometimes it can still be a problem with fogging up no matter how I adjust my mask. Then I usually end up taking my safety glasses off, worst case, I lose an eye, but keep my lungs...

    i usually forgo the mask, only because i wear contact lenses and anything in the eyes are like little needles.i know a full face mask/shield would work but it seems like overkill,plus i think it would effect my quality of work because i am so uncomfortable. we need two little plugs that stick in your nose with two little hoses running out to a mask that sits on your forehead, like a headlamp." beam me up scotty"

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