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Converting Fuel Circular Saws to EU/UK Dust Collection Capiable
khariV replied to olletsocmit's topic in Milwaukee
Ditto on the 7 1/4". I'm seriously looking at ebaying the overseas M12 though to save the headache. -
I was in the the depot today picking up some nails and saw this beast of a tool chest. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in-W-20-in-D-15-Drawer-Tool-Chest-and-Cabinet-Textured-Black-H52CH6TR9/206828259 At $698, it's the same price as the Milwaukee but I'm going to out on a limb and say that, in person, it's almost better looking than the red one. The textured black finish is amazing and quite different from the glossy finish most toolboxes have. It really looks like it would be at home in Darth Vader's shop, it's that cool. Soft close, lined drawers, dual power strip too. I'm seriously contemplating getting one, but I might feel bad for not getting the Milwaukee so I might end up having to get both if it comes to that!
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Newp - for that we have the privilege of paying $70.
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Hot deal on a Festool Sander 99$ with a 50 dollar voucher
khariV replied to DR99's topic in Tool Deals
Well, I can't vouch for your sanity, but it is indeed black. Special edition perhaps? -
Hot deal on a Festool Sander 99$ with a 50 dollar voucher
khariV replied to DR99's topic in Tool Deals
Not to rub salt on an open wound, but... FIRST!
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Ran across this today and, while I'm intrigued, I'm not entirely sure what it would be good for. Apparently, these guys have come up with a drill based attachment that will saw outlet holes in drywall super fast. The problem I see is, who would use this? In new construction, the outlets are attached to the studs BEFORE the drywall goes up. No good there. For existing construction, to retrofit an outlet or switch box, I guess it could be useful, but then again you'd need to know where the studs are so you wouldn't end up misplacing the box and, more importantly, how often do you really find yourself retrofitting new outlet boxes into existing walls? It's hardly a high production sort of task. So, while really cool, this just looks like a solution in search of a problem, but I figured I'd share here to see what the crew thinks.
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Hot deal on a Festool Sander 99$ with a 50 dollar voucher
khariV replied to DR99's topic in Tool Deals
I just got my email from Toolnut that my sander has shipped and will be here in a couple of days. Go go Toolnut! (oh, and now I've got to buy even more Festool stuff to use my voucher...gah!) -
So, anyone who hesitated on this has missed it. I don't know what was going on, but the kit is back up to $349 again on the website. Oh well, might have more luck in-store.
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I've got a question for those with this saw on both sides of the ocean. The US version of this saw says that it has a 10mm arbor. The European (and presumably Aussie) version (with the DC port) says that it has a 20mm arbor. Are there two different spindle sizes for these saws in addition to the different blade guards? I'm seriously contemplating ordering an international version of this saw, but I don't want to get stuck with an oddball spindle that I can't find blades for. Then again, there seem to be 20mm and 10mm arbor 5 3/8" saw blades, so...
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Attic above newly finished garage safety issue questions.
khariV replied to olletsocmit's topic in Around The House
Perhaps, yes. However, I want to say that the maximum unsupported span of a typical pine 2x4 is only like 3 1/2' before significant deflection occurs. There are online calculators that detail the specifics with the variables being the species of wood and the expected live and dead loads. My concern is that he says that there's an existing 12x20' section that has plywood laid down - suggesting that there's at least a 12' span. Again, if it's properly trussed and braced, then I'm sure it's structurally sound, but able to serve as flooring is a whole different issue. -
Attic above newly finished garage safety issue questions.
khariV replied to olletsocmit's topic in Around The House
So just to clarify, your garage ceiling / attic floor joists span probably 14'-16'+ and consist entirely of 2x4s? My garage ceiling is made of 2x8s and the 14' span is too much for that such that I'm going to need to sister the beams to reduce deflection. I don't know what the rest of the structure looks like, but I wouldn't want to put much weight at all on a floor built out of 2x4s. You'd really need 2x10s floor joists to be able to put any substantial weight on the decking. -
I was in the depot tonight and saw this deal. It's good enough to warrant its own thread, but in the spirit of keeping this thread the home of the dept deals, I present... Ridgid Brushless 7.25" miter saw kit for $199. I have no idea how long it's good for, but the deal is posted on the website, so it's. not just a local store clearance.
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Was there really a 50% off code? That seems nuts.
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Another 10% off promo over at Acme for those that missed out on this deal the first time around. The $249 kits are still up.
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In case this doesn't come to our shores, you can always get a Surebonder gun that works with the Ryobi 18v batteries Surebonder Pro2-60 Cordless High Temp Glue Gun Only- Use with Ryobi 18V Lithium-Ion Battery #P128 (battery kit sold separately) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016J05NN8 I picked one up about a year ago and it works like a champ. It's $43, so a bit more than the 20 you were hoping for, but you can get it right now.
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My guess is that they have a reciprocal sales tax agreement with Minnesota. Either that or they saw the M and hit the "sales tax" button without further thought.
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They're on sale for $10 here. I take the price is better at your Lowes?
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They sent you a battery for free?
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Patents are pretty specific. I doubt that they would have received a patent for all corded to battery adapters just based on the fact that there are other companies out there making these so the patent would have been denied based on prior art. I don't doubt that they have lots of patents covering their innovation, including the 60v to 20v step down transformer inside of the battery, but a patent on the fact that you can plug it in seems a stretch. (I'm more than happy to be proven wrong on this one)
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Converting Fuel Circular Saws to EU/UK Dust Collection Capiable
khariV replied to olletsocmit's topic in Milwaukee
I might be in. How much are the parts looking to run? -
Acme had free shipping and no tax on these combos. I've actually seen quite a few CL posts for them lately as well.
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I'd be in for an M18 trim router, were such a beast to exist.
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Get the M12 and find a small toolbox that's the right size? (Bonus points if it's red.)
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Generally speaking, I'm not one to start a flame war, but I'd like to weigh in in support of your observations. If you look closer at the pictures, the replacement Makita tools, including the drywall cutout tool which could legitimately be covered in drywall dust, are quite clean. While I admit that I'm probably overly cautious about dust and grime building up in my tools, I have no idea how much dust you'd have to have in the air to have as much build up as shown in these pictures. The state of battery attachment plate and the switch of the disassembled blower look like they've been sitting in a bin of drywall dust. I've done my fair share of drywalling over the past 20 years and anything that I don't want coated in dust gets covered or moved out of the sanding area, not tossed into the corner or left at the bottom of the wall where I'm making a mess. Just my 2 cents...
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Mind posting a pic and / or a video of your dust collection solution? I've been kicking around in my head a way to improve the DC on my corded Milwaukee miter saw and I'd love to see what you've come up with.
