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Haha. You and me both. I regularly stare at the OT-XL, wondering how to justify it when my Husky bag fits all of my stuff and just refuses to rip, break or otherwise give me some excuse to replace it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The other day, I was had the misfortune of setting down my tool bag near a leak I was getting ready to fix. Needless to say, everything inside was slightly damp from a mist caused by the dripping water. Luckily, I had my electrics out so they were spared. I had to take everything out to dry it out, so I figured it was the perfect time to take a "here's what's in my tool bag" picture. I know there's another thread for electrician work bag, but this is a general, everyday, fix crap around the house sort of tool bag. I know there's far too much stuff in it for a pro to walk around with every day, but I'm definitely not a pro and the farthest I've got to carry it is up 4 flights of stairs. So what does everyone else have in their go-to, general work tool bag? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought that a Klein was still in charge and that it was a privately held company. I know that they outsource the electronic tools overseas and that there have been some cost cutting issues, but it's still American owned and run. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's a pretty neat idea. This guy is seriously all about the Ryobi. Is he sponsored? I can't think of any other reason he'd have SOOOO much green, right down to the tape measure and hearing protectors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got home today and there was a nice, big box o toys waiting for me. More Red! I've been eyeballing the vacuum for a while. It's been a toss up between this one and the corded hybrid dewalt, but team red won out because it was just more powerful. The planer was a "well, I need a planer, might as well get the M18 and not worry about a cord" sort of decision. I do wish it was brushless like the leaked yellow XRP planer, but I probably won't notice the difference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think the M18 Fuel sawzall is sealed to prevent just this dirty of water damage from cutting pipes full of water. It's just a shame that the Hackzall hasn't gotten the same treatment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's more a shame that it took twenty years for the woman to get anyone till listen to the fact that he shoved his junk in her face just because he could play football. How would you feel if it were you wife or worse yet, your daughter that had some privileged college athletes assault? I'm thinking that if it were me and I find it about it, the kid would never have had a professional career in the first place as he would have suffered a career ending injury pretty soon after he did it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That plierswrench is awesome

I know nothing about Chicago Latrobe. Used drill bits also give me pause...

On mine, the black sleeve sort of looks like it wobbles a bit, but the actual bit itself is straight as an arrow - verified with a 14" bit with no wobble at all at the end.

The reds and black marker 36 packs are also on sale. Red Fine Point http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48-22-3170-INKZALL-Point-Markers/dp/B011DGS8R6/ref=pd_bxgy_469_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Q3G4FD4P4E9Y2XRQSR2 Black Chisel Tip http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48-22-3130-INKZALL-Chisel-Markers/dp/B011DGS5HE/ref=pd_bxgy_469_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZCAADJJXP489RJGG5M7 I pulled the trigger on all 3 - I imagine I'll get them some time this summer.

The 6.0 and 9.0 batteries have been announced but I don't think they're shipping just yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My favorite is when you start a project that you're SURE you have all the parts for and end up having to make three trips to the store to buy parts that you never expected to have to replace and tools that you didn't know you'd ever need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'd buy some if they had different height boxes. The one size might be great for some tools, but circular saws, sanders and other stuff that's tall just won't fit. I'd really love for big red to make modular storage without having to hack it together yourself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Milwaukee= pre paid two way shipping, fast turnaround and mostly no questions asked (unless you've done something stupid) for five years. It makes Bosch's one year warranty look pitiful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha. When I first read this, I thought to myself "why would you need to ream out a PVC pipe? That's silly. Does it get full of build up from dirty water? Maybe the threads need reconditioning, but how did this thing cut threads?" So I googled it and only then remembered the whole PVC cement deal. I'm an idiot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The only way to make that better would be to make the free handle a screwdriver with a flippable bit! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Z brackets are essentially metal French cleats - just thinner than you could make them with wood. Well, I suppose you could make French cleats out of super thin hardwood, but the metal variety it's easier to put together in the field and requires less equipment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'd never use nails on anything that requires withdrawal strength. Nails pull out easy too easily unless you're using giant ring shank framing nails. Glue would also probably not be your best bet as the entire weight on your shelf would be held by the drywall paper. For a shelf, I'd suggest securing it to the studs with structural screws. You can always countersink them and cover the hole with a plug if you want an invisible mount. If you wanted to get fancier, you could also go with blind shelf supports or Z brackets. Either would give you an invisible mount and good strength. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha that's awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

True, but the tote is $35 and the DS400 is $60 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Right now on Amazon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Those are some seriously sick liking nailers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh it was.. Just talking trash Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk