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That is true, however going bottomless on half keeps the weight down. Minimal I know but better than nothing right? Sent from my B15 using Tapatalk

Google sketch. Easy to use, and gets the point across lol. Sent from my B15 using Tapatalk

heres what I just drafted up.. im thinking of using 3/4" pine? anyways general dimensions are 17"x10"x5" I am planning to use a ?reverse? kind of box. one half will be a "bucket" and the other will have an open bottom and I may drill some holes in the bottom side of it to allow air flow. but the open bottom side will house the knives and blades. the other side will carry my rasp some screws, maybe a spare drywall knife and saw and the tape. with my sanding pad. I use big roles of sand paper so that will stay in the truck for various uses naturally. but that's how I think I will solve my problem. yes its bigger, heavier and more awkward to move but! I can access everything easier and I will get airflow.

ive seen that picture before, im going to borrow some of that as mine, the slots are what im stealing from it, but ill start on mine next week maybe

I don't have a whole lot of them to make the 5 gal bucket worth carrying. I have 4 tools and then I keep my rasp and tape and some screws (for the small jobs) so I guess I will be making my own box..... ill plan it out sometime next week and post pictures for anyone who is interested lol

I don't know about what they have planned but im also in the market for a new 12v and im torn between Milwaukee or bosch. I have the ridgid 12v's but im not 100% about them, im even considering looking for a 12v slide battery like the dewalt or even the new makitas... just for the less bulky handle.

looking for a better way to store my drywall knives and trowels. right now I have them all in a small canvas bag that ends up sweating them and never getting them completely dry... so I end up with rusted or pitted knives, mind you the only downside right now has been a rusted colour to the mud. anyways, ive seen some ideas of plywood boxes with slits in the top for the blades and that but im wondering what the other options are?

thanks all for the feedback. I cant make a decision just yet, I want to see the new makitas (the slide pack ones they are reportedly coming out with) I don't use them for small spaces although its always nice to have that compact tool. just wanted to know because a lot of members have the bosch 12v and seem to love them.

I have the Bosch 18v I got as a hand me down and I liked them but I was wondering it the size difference really affected anything? Because if its not a huge deal I could just get the right angle drill and stick with my Milwaukee red? Sent from my B15 using Tapatalk

I was wondering if there was a comparison anywhere between bosch and Milwaukee brushless 12V? I have been looking online and cant seem to find the head to head brushless comparison. the reason I ask is because I have the Milwaukee line, but I want some 12v tools for the garage and around the house. ive heard great things about the bosch 12v for tight spaces and general purpose. however I want to know how it fairs against the beast... im not limiting my options on this though, so if there is another option to look at I will. thanks in advance

Absolutely man! Do what you love and it ain't work! I just can't stand doing the same thing every day Sent from my B15 using Tapatalk

best part about the smaller crews is you learn more because you are involved in more aspects. me and the boss just put a 20 foot LVL in a bungalow last week we ripped out the kitchen built support walls put the beam in and tore out everything else and started mudding it on the second day. you work quicker and you stay busy. I wouldn't change a thing about a small crew! congrats man

I think if the price point is right and it releases in canada, I might pick one up. Not sure yet though Sent from my B15 using Tapatalk

Great job!! looks great and she will love it!

Thanks a bunch! They all look sweet! I would take everything but the festool! ( those tools are too rich for me ) hahaha Sent from my B15 using Tapatalk

I like the new line-up, I was looking into a lot of the 12v recently and Makita and Milwaukee have been my top 2 Milwaukee for the fuel and Makita because I like their 18v and they have a large selection, I cannot comment 100% on the old/new style handles because I have never used the 12v slide packs, I have the ridged 12v which is the grip style and it works great, its nice and compact however sometimes I just need enough battery power for a dozen or 2 screws, and not need the compact size so a 12v seems logical but I feel as though I would only go for a brushless 12v system now because of the longer run times and higher specs all around. I said before that I would like to see the 12v market sitting at about 550-650 torque on the drill/driver and about 1400-1500 on an impact. I think I would kill to have the Makita brand do that with the next release on their 12v slides. and obviously make them brushless. I know Milwaukee will never go to a slide pack because of how advanced they are with their 12v line already. Makita is changing it up and I think they are making a step in the right direction. ill give it a few years and they will have a 12v im looking for im sure of that.

rocking chairs are some serious work! I don't know if I would attempt one yet or not... id need way more clamps that's for sure

I meant router as in wifi router Protoolnut.. I may be a little crazy but im not that crazy! haha although thinking about it now, a router would be sweet to have in a battery platform for those small jobs just a little trim router ya know?

great question and as for me, a home renovator I would say an 18v hammer drill/driver, or a corded version something I could set screws with but also throw some tapcons in on occasion. I think I could get away with a hand saw and coping saw.

I think it would be pretty cool if they came out with a router that could run off the 9.0 battery for a day and they use all the apps you guys have been talking about to do all that stuff without power?

great work nalu! naturally we all want some, and I know I would take about 7 Milwaukee ones, actually if you were thinking about another, Ridgid would be nice if you were to sell them.... id take a few of those too! haha seriously though great work and look forward to next week!

I don't think I would ever want to live in a home that wasn't 2x construction... ive dealt with the flimsy steel studs up here and they say the don't bend and they say the are strong but let me tell you, they do and they aren't... you cant attach a sheet of drywall to them, you cant hang anything remotely heavy on a wall because the only thing to use is plugs in the drywall... theres no way I would ever buy one. ill build my own if that was my only option. luckily the termites here are few and far between, and there are very few tornadoes (yes the ones you guys call a windy day) lol so wood for the house and I would brick the outside. if I lived in a rural area I would double brick and insulate the crap out of her.

then you have the best bits! I assume you have a nice big 18" ship auger bit too?

the bits are never the issue with drilling holes its finding the right drill to get 100 holes out of say 1 battery. I find the bits to do well in certain situations, I would use them for rough framing where a fairly clean hole isn't needed because I do find the tear out from them to be rather excessive. however they get the job done quick

glad to have another woodworker ! I do some in my sparetime but with work I have very little of that! the crew is great for answers they've been there for me and they will for you im sure!