[M12 fuel circular saw]

Edit last post. Meant to say 38mm x 89mm

[M12 fuel circular saw]

DWAIN -- our framing lumber dimensioning is a little confusing for someone unfamiliar.... 2x4 is a nominal dimension and is not representative of the actual dimensions of 1.5"x3.5" or about 33mm x 89mm.

For a quick explanation, 2x4 is what a "stud" used to be (back in grandpa's day) but now, after dried, the 2x4 lumber is surfaced down on all sides to provide greater uniformity which gives it it's final dimension of 1.5"x3.5"

Want to get more confused? ?

A 1x6 is only .75"×5.5" a 2x10 is actually 1.5"x9.25"

Consider yourself lucky that you use metric!!

[Modular tool boxes, who has them ?]

I have pretty much converted all my non festool tools into systainers, it was a gradual process but having a fair amount of festools that already came with them I really wanted to stick to one system.

While I'll admit they aren't the most rugged boxes out there they are plenty durable for non abusive situations.. also I just think the t-loc mechanism is the best latching and interlocking system available

[New tool junkie from CT]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!!

I can assure you I am no snob, yeah I like nice tools because I use them daily to make a living but I won't buy something just because of the name.. it's gotta prove itself performance, innovative and durability wise.

I use my tools hard and expect a lot from them, to me certain brands have proven themselves with incredible longevity and excellent service. A broken tool makes me no money!!

Example; I bought the new festool ts55req track saw as my first saw of that kind.. I liked it but felt the it was a blah improvement over the last model (ts55eq)from my research, and I actually had a few accuracy gripes with it.. I truly believed that the old model was a more reliable, accurate saw (with a few less unnecessary doodads) so I got rid of my new one and bought a old model.

[Birthday Gift Ideas]

I done have any experience with the rigid one handed saw but personally wouldn't go that route. Have you thought about the m18 hackzall in bare tool form. 2625-20. $100. You already have the battery and charger so why not utilize them better.

Stick with the harbor freight multitool till it dies. I actually have heard those are decent little machines especially for the price. Invest in some quality multitool blades if you haven't ready it will make a huge difference

For wood and nail embedded wood the fein e-cut LONG LIFE is the best I've found. For things like metal, screws and even drywall and plaster the Bosch Osc114c can't be beat.

Happy birthday!!

John

[Milwaukee Predictions?]

That m12 full circular saw does look sweet!

Any word on the m12 4 in 1 drill (eccentric, right angle, Jacobs and 1/4" quick chuck) I 2nd love to see that in the states

[Best oscillating multi tool blades]

I believe after years of trying all sorts of blades i have found the perfect combination for wood/metal cutting

 

Fein e-cut long life   63502160120

 

Bosch Carbide OSC114C

 

I have been using a fein multimaster professionally for around 5 years now and have destroyed my fair share of blades   standard fein e-cut   japan style tooth   cheap ebay blades   even imperial blades.  none of them have shown the promise of this new pairing

I know Imperial blades get a lot of hype, and they did ok cutting nails however they seemed to smoke bad when cutting wood (even with a brand new blade) which would burn up the blade quick..  they dont seem to eject the sawdust well from the cut. 

 

i try to use the Fein Long Life E-cut blades for wood only but they hold up so well to nails that i really dont have to worry about hitting a few whether they are framers or brads.. the blade cuts very fast, super clean and with no burning..  I will purposely try to avoid screws or any other hardened metal with these as i dont think they are really designed for that

 

that is where the bosch carbide tipped  blades come in!  these things are increadible at cutting metal.. ill be honest i havent really put them to the test cutting just wood but i have a good feeling they wont stand up against the fein long life.  hitting a screw, which would destroy any other blade is nothing for the OSC114C!!   

 

for an example;  I recently had a customer request we raise the height of an LVL header we had installed.. of course we were all sheetrocked and taped so i wanted to minimize damage and only remove the sheetrock from one side of the wall   we were unable to access at least a dozen, probably more GRK R4 screws that were holding this header in place so we used a multimaster to cut them..... well 8 blades (fein bimetal and imperial bimetal averaged about 2 screws per blade) and about 2 hours later that sucker was finally out      that is when i decided to get the Bosch carbide blade!!   when i had them in hand i did a quick test.. I cut 4 GRK R4 screws in about 1 or 2 minutes and there was literally no visible wear to the teeth!!!  this blade is serious for metal cutting

 

any questions feel free to ask.. 

 

P.S.   i found the best deal on the Bosch osc114c at tools-plus.com

 

John

 

 

[New tool junkie from CT]

Hey all, 

Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself.. My name is John and i am addicted to tools!  

I own a small remodeling company so tools are necessary for my livelihood however i really have a passion for tools of all shapes sizes and colors.

I am big into Festool (like have wayyy to many)  my cordless platform is Makita lxt 18v (another area i have a lot invested) and i just ordered a solid assortment of Milwaukee m12  goodies..  I have a problem saying no to woodpeckers stuff also!  other than that i seem to stick with Rolair for compressors and Bostitch for my guns all the way from 23ga pin up to coil siding and framing guns and even a flooring stapler.

I do all my work on site and transport all my tools in a 7x14 enclosed trailer so organization, ease of setup, neat appearance and job site cleanliness are very important to me. 

I have enjoyed reading and watching the tools in action reviews for some time now and just recently came across the forum. Im sure i will learn lots of great stuff here and hope to be able to share what knowledge i have. 

 

John