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My vote and $$$s would go to a modular system with a standard shell size that could hold any of a number of different color batteries. In other words, a box that has spaces for 12 batteries where you could configure it for 6 M18s, 2 M12s (maybe 2 batteries per shell), and a couple of Yellow 20V 4.0s. Swapping out shells for your battery collection would make it extra useful for those of use who haven't managed to keep all of our tools one color / size. This could also help even if you have all one color, but have different sizes (4.0 vs 1.5 AH for example).

Yeah - You've heard of 1 hour and 30 minute chargers? Well, the one that this one comes with takes all f$*%#$ night to charge your battery, and that's being generous. I got one as part of a brad nailer kit and all I can say is that while it DOES charge the batteries, I wouldn't want to have to sit around waiting for it. I think the 4.0s took 2-3 days to bring to 100% from empty. On the positive side, it won't overcharge and make them explode, so it's got that going for it.

Ran across a pretty good deal on a Ryobi impact driver kit - $39. Includes a battery and overnight charger. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-1-4-in-Cordless-Impact-Driver-Kit-P1870/205336113

Tools nowadays have pretty sophisticated circuitry inside of them. They know and make a log entry if you plug in a knock off battery. I suspect that you'll no longer have a warranty should anything go wrong. In spite of the fact that battery packs look the same and pretty simple, they're not. I'm all for looking for deals on batteries and I hate paying full retail, but I'll never use knockoffs. If you can't afford real batteries, you probably can't afford to replace your high dollar tools if they melt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For the saw, yes. However, the discount is asymmetrically applied. In other words, if you returned the saw, you'd get the saw price minus 75, or $325. However, if you return the combo you'd get less than a $75 discount on the remaining price. For example, I bought the Fuel 2nd gen for $399 and a sawzall for $179. Now, I happened to want both, so I didn't return either, but if I had returned the combo and kept the saw for the discount, I would only have gotten back $292. In other words, I would only have gotten a $43 discount on the saw and not the full $75. If you look at a HD receipt for a promo sale, it lists the maximum refund value for any promo discounted item. I'm pretty sure they do this to thwart buy /return schemes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The two pack of 4 AH batteries are down to $84 at HD now, in store. Anyone that needs green batteries should probably jump on that deal as I've never seen them get any cheaper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dewalt also hasn't figured out that not everyone wants to keep their chargers on the counter. They steadfastly refuse to include mounting holes for reasons that escape me. I looked at this two battery model the last time I was in Lowes and it had the same problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The slide tightening screw broke off inside of the threads on my Milwaukee miter saw. I obviously didn't want to send that beast back, so I took it to a local repair shop. They got the stub out and replaced the screw, but charged me for the work and the part because they said that they couldn't figure out how to charge it as a warranty repair. My guess is that user adjustable parts, like set screws and fence screws, might not qualify for warranty because there's no way to tell if it failed because the user tightened it too much. Personally, I think that's crap, but it was only a $30 fix with labor, so I didn't feel like arguing the point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Seriously. If you ever want to be truly disturbed, get a black light and look at the walls next too your toilet. I did a few years ago and now I sit because I don't want to clean that nastyness off the walls. I had to have a little chat with the father in law too. I wasn't his biggest fan to begin with, but after I saw what he did in the guest bathroom, I handed him a container of Clorox wipes and told him to clean his own mess. It's amazing how little attention men pay too where they splash until you have to clean it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Drill brushes are awesome. I've got a couple that I use to scrub the shower and tub. There's nothing like getting out power tools when it's your turn to clean. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are you sure that's not the electronic brake? It can sound a but abrupt if you're not used to it. If you need to warranty your tool, you will have to contact Milwaukee directly. I've called them using the old fashioned telephone device but I hear telling that you could message them on Facebook or perhaps the Twitters or maybe even directly through their website. I can tell you that you will do well to have a receipt from an authorized dealer to validate the warranty period. If you do not, the warranty period starts from the date of manufacture, which is built into the serial number of of your drill. Either way, once they validate your claim, they will send you a prepaid shipping label to return the tool to them for repair or, more likely, replacement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My M12 impact driver needed a better spot, so my belt is starting to turn red after all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bigmikez- I tried sending you a PM, but it won't let me. If you're I the market for a fuel kit, I might have something that could interest you. I've got a brand new 2604-22 that's never been used that I got as a gift about six months ago. It has two 4.0 batteries still wrapped in plastic. I've been meaning to sell it add I've got another 2604 that I use. I also have a Fuel impact driver (2653). I've used it around the house, but it's still very clean and not at all beat up. If you're interested I'll sell you the two for $200 shipped. You can either get the 2604 hard case or I can swap the two into a combo case that will hold them both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks great. The stock plates don't quite close enough for a 90 degree bevel, so this will no doubt be quite the improvement. Now if only there were a quick change mechanism so you could swap out for a bevel zero clearance set on demand you'd be all set. I sense another project in the offing... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow. I looked on a map... You really are screwed if you can't get across that river. What dumbass decided to take apart the old bridge before the new one was finished? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've had really bad luck with the Dewalt promo special clamps. I bought a number of them last year and have had about a 50% failure rate. The just don't clamp very tightly and the jaws slip instead of closing completely. One clamp I've got won't even clamp hard enough to squash an orange. I know in theory they have a lifetime warranty, but there's nothing on Dewalt's website that says what to do and they were part of a promo kit, so I can't really even swap them out at the depot. I won't buy any more yellow clamps that aren't the heavy duty, individual ones anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got the black one last year for Christmas and I love it. It's super tough and I haven't even remotely broken it in yet. Compared to the newer red belt, the black one has more pockets, an extra pouch, a phone holder in one of the big pouches and two tape measure mount points. On the other hand, it doesn't have the lumbar support and the pockets are two levels deep instead of three. Half of the time, I take one or more of the pouches off to save on weight and bulk. Like I said, it's a great belt but I think I really need to investigate getting some suspenders to help with the weight when I'm loaded down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This looks awesome. What did you use to print the measurement on the back of the acrylic? Any plans to build a stop into the system for repeat cuts? You should package it up into a kit and still it with the plans for the base station! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Definitely don't have to worry about power now. Not that I recommend it, but I've used mine to cut soaking wet PT 2x12s with no problem. Oak 2x that regularly broke #10 screws didn't make the saw break a sweat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome to Team Miterzawl! BTW, let me know if you need help squaring up the bevel. It's a pain in the ass to figure out and the manual is absolutely no help at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone in need of a 12" slider shouldn't hesitate to hop on this deal. The Milwaukee saw isn't as good as the 780, but it's a good solid saw and that price it's pretty much unbeatable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In theory, you might be able to drill holes through the tray and base to secure it but I suspect that wouldn't be the best idea. Even if you used rubber washers to prevent it from leaking, I don't think the tray is designed to stand up to the stress of being in a vertical position for an extended period of time. There's a good chance that it would crack from opening and closing and that would put a damper on your tiling project. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Correct. This drill has a ratcheting chuck. Spinning it with a bit in place will contract the prongs and grab the bit, but to tighten it fully, you'll need to give it an extra twist manually until it clicks into place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The lights are the crack that they use to get you hooked. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah, I found the items - just can't actually order them. The only option is "Add to My List"