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  1. Which router bit and techique for this?

    in Power Tools

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    I'm building my home which has exposed 4x8 rafters throughout with tongue and groove decking over that. All exposed from inside. Where the rafters butt up against each other, I will be tying them together with Simpson 18" connector straps on top. I want to route grooves in the tops of these rafters so the Simpson straps will sit inside the grooves so the tongue and groove decking lays down nice and flat to the rafters. The grooves would only be 1/8" - 3/16" deep and 1.5" wide.

     

    I plan to set all the rafters in place then come back and make the grooves. Since they will be hidden, they do not need to be pretty. I just need an easy and quick way of cutting them while they are in place.

     

    I have a router with plunge base attachment...though I have never used the plunge. I don't have a straight bit which I assume is what I need but am not sure since a router is not a tool I use often.

     

    Which bit and technique do you all recommend?

  3. Makita XT269M 18V LXT Drill/Driver Kit. Good?

    in Makita

    Posted

    5 hours ago, kat said:

    Do you really need so much torque?

     

     

    I don't know. I do know that I used a friends newer Makita driver momentarily and was amazed how much faster it drove screws in compared to mine.

     

    So.....I figured if I'm going to get a new driver, why not an upgrade in speed/power. I will be driving hundreds of 12" long screws on a house roof (they'll go through 7/16" OSB, 10" EPS foam, 3/4" decking, then into 4x8 rafters).

  7. SDS drill bits for wood?

    in Accessories

    Posted

    3 hours ago, wingless said:

    The two common sizes of SDS tools / bits are SDS Plus and SDS Max.

     

    Which size is being sought for wood bits?

     

    3/8", 1/2", & 3/4", SDS Plus.

     

    Not being able to find anything other than a couple cheap no-name bits, it looks like I'll just have to get the adapter which can be found for $15.

     

     

  9. Help picking Makita impact driver, please

    in Makita

    Posted

    The selection out there is overwhelming to me. I've narrowed it down to Makita.

     

    I'd like to keep the price below $250.

     

    I want good batteries.

     

    A hard case is nice but not a deal breaker.

     

    I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. Don't need the latest and greatest. I want power and speed.

     

    If a combo deal........I don't need a hammer drill. I don't need a new saw of any kind either. But I do not have a cordless drill. So I would take a driver/drill combo if that's what it came to.

     

    Something compatible with my old charger which charges BL1815 batteries would be nice....but not a deal breaker.

     

    I like ebay because I have money sitting in my Paypal account. But, I'm not opposed to buying elsewhere if I can save money and it's obviously a great deal.

     

    What do you guys recommend? Links would be much appreciated!

  10. 7 year old Makita imapact driver: Buy new batteries or replace driver itself?

    in Makita

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    Ok. I was delayed on building my house. I'm ramping up again soon though. Who wants to help spend my money on a new impact driver?

     

    The selection out there is overwhelming to me. I've narrowed it down to Makita.

     

    I want to keep the price down to around $250.

     

    I want good batteries.

     

    A hard case is nice but not a deal breaker.

     

    I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. I want power and speed.

     

    I don't need a hammer drill. I don't need a new saw of any kind either. But I do not have a cordless drill. So I would take a driver/drill combo if that's what it came to.

     

    Something compatible with my old charger which charges BL1815 batteries would be nice....but not a deal breaker.

     

    I like ebay because I have money sitting in my Paypal account. But, I'm not opposed to buying elsewhere is it's a better deal.

     

    What do you guys recommend? Links would be much appreciated!

  12. 7 year old Makita imapact driver: Buy new batteries or replace driver itself?

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  14. 7 year old Makita imapact driver: Buy new batteries or replace driver itself?

    in Makita

    Posted

    12 hours ago, ToolBane said:

    I’m going to give myself extra license to play uncommissioned salesman on this occasion, on account of some sales that just happen to be going on right now that you might find useful.

     

    Home Depot happens to have these sales every so often, where you get a pretty powerful dual-battery circular saw plus four total batteries and a dual-battery charger for a knockout price:


    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-X2-LXT-Lithium-Ion-36-Volt-Brushless-Cordless-Rear-Handle-7-1-4-in-Circular-Saw-w-BONUS-5-0Ah-Battery-2-Pack-XSR01PTBL1850B2/303210533 (blade left rear handle)


    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-X2-LXT-36-Volt-Brushless-Cordless-7-1-4-in-Circular-Saw-Kit-5-0Ah-with-Bonus-18V-LXT-Battery-Pack-5-0Ah-XSH06PTBL1850B2/313490057 (blade right)

     

    Since you’re talking about building your home, these are some pretty powerful circular saws on a combo deal that in my opinion is pretty compelling. They are on the heavy-duty side which also means heavy in general...not sure if you would find that to be an impediment at all relative to a compact single-battery unit...which Makita sells but not in these swinging awesome package deals.

     

    You may still prefer to get an impact driver in a combo package that adds another battery, but either of the above combos gives you a pretty burly charger and extra batteries, after which purchasing a lone impact driver that’s a little more refined than the bare minimum isn’t as much extra cash:

     

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-LXT-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-1-4-in-Cordless-Quick-Shift-Mode-3-Speed-Impact-Driver-Tool-Only-XDT14Z/300268141

     

    It doesn’t appear Makita happens to have the “usual” combo sale I mentioned above going on at the moment. It comes and goes, as do similar combo packages that include a compact brushless drill. Not sure what timeline you are operating on with your upcoming home build.

     

    Hey, thanks for that! Looks like a real good deal! However, I recently purchased not one but two new circular saws. So... I'm pretty set there.

     

    Re my timeline....if I'm real lucky, I'll be able to start on my place by mid June.

  15. 7 year old Makita imapact driver: Buy new batteries or replace driver itself?

    in Makita

    Posted

    Thanks, guys!

     

    I'm a bit confused by talk of "kit" though. What does that mean, exactly?

     

    Initially, I thought "kit" meant you were getting an impact driver plus another tool....like a drill. And....it was a given batteries and a charger were included.

     

    Now, with what little searching I've done, I see impact drivers being sold alone. No batteries. No box. No charger. Nothing but the driver.

     

    Does a "kit" these days mean driver, batteries, and charger????

     

    When I bought my two previous drivers, I got a box, driver, charger, and two batteries.

  16. 7 year old Makita imapact driver: Buy new batteries or replace driver itself?

    in Makita

    Posted

    Thanks, you two.

     

    Seems I paid around $200 for mine back in 2014. If I could get a new one that was as powerful as mine, or even more powerful (fast) in the $100-$150 range, that would be great! However, after using my friends much faster driver, I'd really prefer to have something faster than mine.

     

    When comparing different drivers, how does one determine which is going to drive faster?

  17. 7 year old Makita imapact driver: Buy new batteries or replace driver itself?

    in Makita

    Posted

    20 hours ago, Biggie said:

    While some people seem to have success with knock off batteries, I personally would steer clear.  A lot of times the performance doesn't match the amp hour rating like a genuine battery.  Then there are some safety concerns such as does it have the technology to not fry your tool or burn down your house while charging.  Not saying that they will and I'm sure there are some that are just fine but to me it's not worth the risk.  If you go this route I would just make sure to read reviews and try get somewhat reputable knock offs.

     

    Genuine batteries alone aren't cheap and more than likely if you go this route you're probably better off getting a new driver as a kit with batteries if you're kind of leaning that way anyhow.

     

    Thanks. I haven't kept up on who's doing what in the impact driver world. Can you or anyone else recommend a good replacement for mine?

  18. 7 year old Makita imapact driver: Buy new batteries or replace driver itself?

    in Makita

    Posted

    I bought a LXDT04 impact driver in 2014. It has been great! However, the batteries don't hold a charge nearly as long as they used to. This weighs on me a bit as I'm getting ready to build my new home.

     

    I see that 2 new 18v batteries can be had for around $37. Looks like they may be from China...but I'm not sure on that.

     

    Is it worth spending that on batteries of possible unknown quality...on an impact driver that's seen a fair bit of use? Or.......would it make more sense to just invest in a new driver and keep this one, with its old batteries, as a back-up/spare?

     

    Though I'm not made of money, I sorta like the idea of just investing in a new driver. I used a friend's newer Makita 2 years ago and the difference in power and drive speed compared to mine felt pretty substantial.

     

    Advise/thoughts please.

     

    Thanks!

  19. Recommended laser for framing and grade work?

    in Test & Measurement

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Eric - TIA said:

    Lasers have come a long way in the last 17 years.  My favorite lasers are Bosch and Hilti.  Yes, rotary lasers are great for grading or longer runs, which you can rent if you only need it for one application.  Line lasers a great for smaller framing jobs. 

     

    Thanks. With all that is available, it seems overwhelmingly confusing. Is there a laser that can be used for grading AND framing? Or are they two very different tools?

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  20. Recommended laser for framing and grade work?

    in Test & Measurement

    Posted

    A friend let me use his laser 17 years ago while building my shop. A DeWalt, I think. I just used it to set my concrete forms. Was amazed at how useful it was. I don't remember it having a visible beam (?). I just recall a beeping when you hit level. Perhaps it was only for grade work, I don't know.

     

    I have not used one since...but have always wondered how these newer ones with the projecting vertical and horizontal beams may assist in framing.

     

    Are there lasers that can be used for grading applications as well framing? If so, are there any recommendations for something that's of good value?

     

    I'm not a pro framer. Nor am I fast. In fact, many would probably consider me slow. But, I enjoy it and am good at it. Just seeking a tool that might assist my production level for building my personal home which I will be doing almost entirely myself.

  23. Rivets that are flush on both sides: What is the tool called?

    in Hand Tools

    Posted

    Thank you, Wingless! That's a great site... though a bit overwhelming to me. Could you make a suggestion? I'd be using these rivets for both plastic and aluminum. So, two pieces of plastic some times, and other times, two pieces of aluminum. The material thickness would be 1/8" or less per piece.

     

    So, I'd like a rivet that would be suitable for both materials... and a press that's simple and inexpensive.

  25. 4011 angle grinder: Why does the grinding disc keeps spinning off?

    in Dewalt

    Posted

    Thank you all for the additional replies. DeWalt finally got back to me with a nice reply. They offered to send me a new nut if mine is worn but suggested I send the grinder to their service center in Salt Lake City. They offered to send me a return label.

     

    The nut isn't worn in any abnormal way for such little time I have on it. I'm going to inspect and tinker with it some more before doing anything. One thing I have observed is that the grinding disc that came with it seems to have a slight wobble to it... as it isn't balanced as well as it could be. I wonder if that could have something to do with it? After all, it is with that particular disc that the nut keeps spinning off.... though I think the cut off disc I have used on it came off once too... though I can't be 100% certain of that.

     

    Will keep you all posted as to the outcome. Until then, any other thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

     

    Thanks!

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