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  1. The big TIA stack off

    in Pub Talk

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    your welcome man...

    how do your systainers stay in place?

    I just saw this.. sorry for missing it

    there are aluminum straps that hold them in..

    if your on a computer or zoom in on your phone you can see the pieces of aluminum hanging vertically between all of the systainer shelves. Now if you look at each vertical stack of systainers, at the center bottom of each stack is a large head screw and at the center top is a latch I came up with. There is zero chance of them coming out during travel.

    They only take a few seconds to remove and replace.

  2. I got hooked up with this great freebie!

    in Pub Talk

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    I'll try to keep this story as quick as possible!

    So I needed to clear some ice off a customers roof a few weeks ago and needed to rent a 32' ladder to do so.. I only have up to 24' and didn't want to rush into buying a bigger one, a $400 purchase is something I want to research a bit and look for deals.
    later that day I told my dad about renting the ladder and he mentioned to me that a neighbor of his (good friend of the family) had a 28' (which would work)
    Well I had done a bunch of work for that neighbor over the summer and just the other day they asked me if I could come back to adjust a few cabinet door hinges. While I was there doing the work I inquired about the ladder.. before I could finish my entire thought he basically cut me off and told me I could have the ladder to keep for free!! I was shocked and in disbelief. I asked him multiple times if he was sure and he kept insisting. He said if he keeps it he is only going to try to do something beyond his skill level and end up hurting himself (he's getting older and has knee issues)

    my worker and i ended up helping him move a few things around the house and out of the basement as a gesture of thanks. That only took about an hour of my time.

    I didn't have high hopes for it being a very nice ladder (I had still never seen it to this point) but was pleasantly surprised when I saw it..

    It was an almost brand new condition (less a little aluminum surface oxidation) made in the USA, Bauer corporation 28' Type 1A heavy duty ladder. This thing is $417 new!!

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  3. Who needs a Ford branded pressure washer?

    in Power Tools

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    the great thing about trucks, like tools, is there is something for everyone!   never could you get everyone, even just on this forum, to agree on one brand of truck or on one brand of power tools.. its not possible      its a good thing though because everyone can get what they want based on their needs and opinions and the competition drives all the companies to continuously innovate and come out with better products which we all benefit from!!

  5. Makita family portrait

    in Makita

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    Festool is the type of company that wants x amount for each of their tools and they are going to get around the same amount no matter where they sell it..    i think once you reduce the Canadian prices by 20%, to account for US exchange rates you will see that they are actually very close to what we pay.   

     

    now, the problem lies in living and buying festool in Canada..   unless Canadians tend to make 20%+ more money than americans for similar jobs then they are actually paying a higher percent of their money on the tools.....   

     

    im assuming that festool sets their prices based off the euro and they convert it to the currency of the country they are selling in so they always make the same amount on each tool..   

  8. my first video review, Makita XSF03 drywall screwdriver

    in Power Tools

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    Nice review, NER. Even though I don't really have much of a need for a drywall screwdriver, I have still been eyeing this along with the dewalt model that was just announced/released. Now I want one more than ever.

     

     

    i like Makita but have no use for drywall gun... now if Milwaukee comes out with a drywall gun that would get just for the hell of it

     

    you guys say you have no need for a drywall gun... see, you have it all wrong.. you have not found a need for one yet :)   and you might as well get one before the need arises so your properly prepared!!  haha

    remember, like the video shows.. its good for all types of bulk screwing and screwing where depth is critical like with decking (never tried it myself but I'm positive it would work)

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  9. Mad Framing Skills

    in Around The House

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    Madman, Im not a plumber so hopefully one will chime in!

     

    my gut is telling me that you will be good with your plan.. might even be on the safe side... hows your water pressure?  pretty strong??

     

    just so i make sure I'm hearing you right.. run 1" from the water main to the garage.. at the garage i think you can t-down to 3/4 feeding the WH and 3/4 feeding the rest of the cold fixtures.. you could actually jump right down to 1/2" for the washer and sink cold lines.  without really knowing the water demand of the rest of the house i can say you should be good feeding from the new water heater to the existing house with 3/4"...  from the hot water heater to the garage sink and washer 1/2" should be fine. 

  10. Video Review Festool Ras115 and Dust deputy cyclone

    in Power Tools

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    im not sure about that. isn't the midi and ras115 recalled in the us and canada

     

    great video though. im suspired at how efficient the separation is with those really light weight particals

    The RAS and MIDI are recalled in Canada only..     all good in the US :)

     

    the light weight particle separation is what really amazed me too.. to tell you the truth i was not expecting any where near results like that.. i think it was pretty obvious in the video that i was shocked when i popped open the vac..   I've used the cyclone plenty with sawdust and heavier debris so I'm well aware of how good it works but i just never expected it to work that well with the foam..

  12. Video Review Festool Ras115 and Dust deputy cyclone

    in Power Tools

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    NER great video. I'm a spray foam contractor and our general rule of thumb is "do not overspray". We have air powered grinders running off of our compressors to shave it down as efficiently as possible, and I have to say your method is one of the best I've ever seen. Another great video, we all appreciate you taking the time to make them. That festool system is great, and the ingenuity on your part made it even better!

     

    Wow man, coming from a foam contractor that means a lot to me!!  I'm glad to know I'm doing something right :)   just so its clear, I don't do the actual installation of the foam. I subcontract that to a local company.. 

    I just switched subcontractors  because my last one just didn't do the quality work i expect.. i often had to shave and even touch up spots on his jobs, also he was always trying to cheat by spraying thin in areas with deep joists and its harder to gauge the thickness by eye.. that doesn't fly with me.. this was a new installer sub.. this guy is actually really good, i was much happier with his work, and this job required him to really get those bays as full as he could.. he finished the job as we were in the start of a 15" snowfall so he was itching to get the trailer out and back to his shop. i told him i would finish up the shaving to help him out. 

  18. 5 point laser

    in Bosch

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    there is nothing worse than spending money on a tool that doesn't do what you need it to do.. I'm a firm believer in spending a little more when necessary to make sure the tool works well all the time and makes my job easier

  21. REALLY HAVE THE ITCH TO BUY THIS KIT...

    in Milwaukee

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    LOl NER!! I know u guys wouldn't let me buy something that wasn't worth it or wasn't a good deal I trust u guys and yea I ran it by the wifey but she ain't complaining right now with all the OT I've been working plus it also helps that I bought her the iPhone 6+ and her bigass nice bbedroom set for valentines ;) right now everything is "ok bebe what ever you want" lol!! But still I have to watch my funds I don't wanna fall down that hole again. Oh and I blame DR and Chrisk for introducing me into the m12 line!! Jk they really helped me out last year with a battery and charger for a bare hacksaw that I found in a auction car at the shop and since then I've been buying more n more though this will be my first fuel.

    Nice, good for you man

    I remember that post about the hackzall you found now that you mention it.. i was going to caution you that one m12 tool quickly turns into 10 but it looks like you've already figured that out! haha

  25. Mad Framing Skills

    in Around The House

    Posted

    nice work madman!    you thought you were just going to do a simple door swap!  haha   did you ever think you were gonna open up this can of worms?!    

    in the last pic it looks like you still have some damage in the upper left corner of the pic on the drywall

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