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DiverDn

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  1. Hello, I'm looking for a cordless jigsaw. I already have the Milwaukee m18 and m12 and Dewalt 20v battery platforms and would like to stick with them. It will be used by me and my wife for simple woodworking chores. Any suggestions? thanks, John
  2. Check out this video about Martinez tools. Pretty good story.
  3. Thanks for all the responses. I will look for the ECX bit. John
  4. I guess I should have been more specific. I'm looking for advice on the combo bit. The bit that looks kind of like a phillips, but has a wider flat section to the blade. http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/combo-tip/4-102-mm-combo-tip-driver-set-1-and-2
  5. I'm getting that much closer to wiring my new shop. I bought the wire strippers recommended by the crew. Now my question is, does anybody use the combination screwdrivers for their wiring projects? I've seen some reviews about the Klein and Ideal models, but was wondering if anyone had any real world experience. Thanks, John
  6. Sorry I should have replied yesterday. Toolbarn was having a BOGO on the Milwaukee part number that Sparky recommended, so I ordered them and another pair of regular strippers. So now I will be elbow deep in stripers! thanks for the replies.
  7. Thanks sparky, that's exactly the type of advice I'm looking for. Any other tool that would make the job easier?
  8. The title does not say it all! I'm looking for recommendations on wire strippers. I'm going to do the wiring in a pole barn shop that I'm going to have built this winter and would like a recommendation on a good set of wire strippers for the romex. Any other tools that I need to do the wiring job for the shop? I will have an electrician set the service and check out all of my work, but I can handle hanging boxes, pulling wires and doing the connections. thanks, John
  9. Has anyone had any experience with internet companies doing price matches with other internet companies?
  10. good point, I had not noticed that. thanks
  11. I've had my eye on the Stabila R Beam three piece kit with a carrying case. http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/stabila-48410s I see that Acme has the kit for $219. I was wondering if anyone had seen them anywhere cheaper?
  12. Went with new leatherman tools, they were surprised and thankful.
  13. Menards has some killer deals lately. I bought several Christmas presents for the boys in the family. Tapes, levels, pry bars and marking crayons.
  14. Thanks, yes it is a cool build. The house belongs to the in-laws. They built it back in 1977 and the flat roof had been replaced three times, so this time they inclosed it to make a new room. A 1,600 sq ft room. The flat roof was originally designed to square dance on, but I don't think they ever did for fear of making it leak, which it did anyway. New floor trusses, 2x6 walls, closed cell foam insulation and pine car siding. We have a big family and it will be well used during parties.
  15. Eric, Rather than try to upload a bunch of pictures, I am going to link the Facebook page of the builder. They are doing a great job and have documented the build pretty well. We had a flat roof over top an indoor pool that my father in law had built to rehab after his first major heart attack. The roof over this area has been replaced three times. So this time it was decided to put an addition over. The house had the original wood shakes from when it was built in 1977. So we had it re-shingled as part of the addition. https://www.facebook.com/Covers-Construction-LLC-1612361222338495/ They are doing other projects at the same time, if you go to the picture of the truck load of ceiling trusses you can follow the progress. The exterior paint was completed today and the interior is to be done this week. We are on the home stretch. John
  16. There are some good ideas. I understand the gift card idea, but was thinking something they could use and remember as a gift. I agree, hard workers are hard to come by and deserve a tip as much as a waiters. I did plan on doing a burger cookout on their last day, if I can get them to sit still long enough. I will get some pictures of the job up soon, hopefully. Keep the suggestions coming. Thanks
  17. Leatherman's a good idea, I've noticed the owner/crew leader carrying one. He also happens to be the father of one of the guys on the crew.
  18. Hello, We're having a major addition to the house done and the main part of the crew is three young guys, mid twenties. We are thinking of buying them something as a kind of a tip / thank you for a job well done. Good workers, polite and doing a good job. The each seem to be well outfitted with tools, they're using Stiletto hammers, decent tape measures, etc. I would like to get each of them a tool. Any suggestions on something in the $50 - $100 range each? Thanks, John
  19. I agree, it's never too young. I bought my granddaughter a rifle for Christmas and she's on one and a half. Hugged it and wouldn't let go.
  20. I gave some Empire speed squares and torpedo levels that HD had on discount. Made great stocking stuffers.
  21. Update, I decided to hold off on buying anything for now. I'm going to wait until I get into the class a bit and see how it goes. I'm sure Miller will have another promo soon. thanks for the help. John
  22. I doubt I will need it to do anything real heavy. I have a big old Miller stick machine if need be. It was my Father in laws and I need to clean it up, but I'm sure it works fine. I need to get off the fence and do something in the next couple of days before the promo runs out. They hold their value pretty well so if I don't like it, which I'm sure I will, I could get most of my money back. thanks all, John
  23. Great list. I have most of that stuff already so it won't be any trouble to gather it up and put it a backpack. thanks John
  24. Any idea what the Airgas discount might be? I'm starting a mig welding class soon. John
  25. I'm considering buying a Miller Multimatic 215 before the end of year rebate goes away. Going to use as a hobby unit and around the farm. Any pros or cons I need to consider? FYI - I'm also starting a mig course at the local community college. thanks John
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