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    Ultimate Tool Bag 6

    in Ultimate Tool Bag Giveaway

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    I don't really work with metal (thankfully). ive done some metal roofs and for those holes i.e vent stack, I use one of 2 methods to start the hole; a metal bit about 1/2" like you stated above or I take the claw of a hammer, then use tin snips to get the hole to size.

     

    I know that you couldn't possibly use tin snips for thick gauge metal however that's my main experience with metal.

     

    I agree with the toolnut statement though! ive been ever so seriously looking at that bosch glide saw for garage because it saves some space however im waiting for the price to drop, or dewalt to come out with a similar glide so I can get it with the XPS? (the shadow light on the blade) feature. but I do what we all do, mash up the best features of all the brands and saw god I wish (insert favourite company here) would come out with that this year! but they never do.... ah well just means we have to buy multiples to get the best feature for a job we might only do a few times a year hahaha

    Ultimate Tool Bag 6

    in Ultimate Tool Bag Giveaway

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    I have used holesaws to install door knobs and deadbolt kits. I have also used holesaws to install piping and duct work. And I also remember making holes to feed a thick 14 gauge cord through a wall. Nothing bothers me more though when I need to make a hole in metal, and the holesaws won't cut through metal, but I need a hole bigger then 1/2, but don't have a metal bit larger then that. And then you find out your out of metal saw blades for your jigsaw, so you don't even have that option. lol

    well ive never had that problem that I can recall... I mean theres times I go **ck I wish I had bought that set that was on sale the week before and have to pay full price but then I look at the clearance table and pay for a Milwaukee AC/DC M18 charger for $30 because someone had opened the package didn't like it and returned it? fits my budget better than the regular $100 lol

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    Ultimate Tool Bag 6

    in Ultimate Tool Bag Giveaway

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    YES! I am so glad they added the Bosch dardevil holesaws, they were well reviewed by the pro's, and I need a good set of quality holesaws. The ones I got right now, the teeth will strip going through metal.

    those are some tools I don't have.. hole saws, I just bought the daredevil spade bits 10 piece kit for 20 bucks at HD but the hole saws are a whole much more expensive and I haven't totally needed them yet I just get by with other tools if I can.

    Ultimate Tool Bag 6

    in Ultimate Tool Bag Giveaway

    Posted

    You seem like a nice fella Chewie, I think it would be awesome if you won. But in all honesty, I think the person who should win this giveaway, should be somebody who has very few tools, or none at all. Think of the giveaway as a starter kit, all the tools one needs to handle tasks around the home. If somebody already has say 500 tools, it really wouldn't be right them winning, know what I mean.

    I 100% agree with you, I just cant help but want to win it lol I do have my fair share of tools and a lot of them have come from family who were in the business and have gotten away from doing all the work themselves, so since I am the only "up and comer" they call me up and ask if id like some tools. they are all older and have seen better days but they work and they work fairly well. im in the market for a good air compressor right now and from what I hear rolair compressors are top notch and well worth the money.

     

    if I don't win I wont be too upset because I know that in time I can purchase the tools I need when I need them, I might need to work a little harder to get the money is all. nothing wrong with some sweat equity right?

    Ultimate Tool Bag 6

    in Ultimate Tool Bag Giveaway

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    Nice nice well i geuss you can enter then lucky fucker lol i hope you win.for us canadians

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    hahaha lets be real I wont win this one... but they should do an ultimate toolbag for Canadians exclusively. then maybe a European one? its a nice thought at least. still would love to win this one!

  13. New Ridgid tools

    in Power Tools

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    those are some interesting points, im not crazy on every tool they make, the styling isn't the greatest but they put the money into things like power, durability and little things like the new gen 5 tools, the light ring, that is pretty sweet... just not sure if I like their batteries and their lack of battery gauge.. maybe in a few years they will be closer to the top of my list but for now they are 3rd. behind Milwaukee(1) and Makita. ive never been a huge dewalt fan, they have never seemed to hit the nail on the head for me, I do like the looks of their 12v line compared to most others but for what 12v's offer and what they offer, it isn't worth the money for me...

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  14. New Ridgid tools

    in Power Tools

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    ive got a few other ridgid tools and I tried to do the LSA but they want you to mail the original receipt with the scan code off the box... half the stuff I cant register now and the other half by the time it breaks ill probably just buy another one. I would put in the effort on bigger priced items but the one thing I have is their 13" planer but alas I bought it in 2011 and never knew about their LSA until recently or never bothered to know at least. but they seem rugged and well built from what I can tell so far, so with any luck ill never kick myself for not doing the LSA! haha

  15. New Ridgid tools

    in Power Tools

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    thanks BigmikeZ, with that price how could anyone go wrong right? ridgid is a proven contender for good quality and a good price point. I know lots of contractors that swear by them and they never have an issue. so hopefully my occasional use will be enough to keep them working for many years to come

  16. New Ridgid tools

    in Power Tools

    Posted

    Hey everyone, not a big purchase by any stretch however I decided tonight while walking around home depot to buy the ridgid 12v impact and drill.

     

    $109 for 2- 2.0 ah batteries and a charger,

     

    bought them to add more batteries for my jobmax, and for woodworking projects in the garage...

     

    the drill has 400 in/lbs of torque with 1700 max rpm and the impact has 1100 in/lbs of torque so they aren't far off from most "higher" end 12v's

     

    lets hear what you guys have to say about em!

  18. I Need Help Spending $700 on Cordless Tools

    in Power Tools

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    ive liked most all of milwaukees tools, I have more hand tools and power at the moment however I was a little disappointed with their 1/4" hex bits, I find their S2 bits wear really fast, however their screwdrivers have held up well. I actually just purchased a ridgid 12v drill and impact solely for woodworking projects and because I purchased their 12v jobmax and wanted more batteries for that also. I did some research and thought that they aren't much less torque or rpm than the Milwaukee fuels and I needed more batteries anyhow so I decided to bite the $109 price tag... (nice and cheap lol) looking forward to seeing the pictures in the near future, and you wont be disappointed with the choice!

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  19. I Need Help Spending $700 on Cordless Tools

    in Power Tools

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    I have the bosch 18v circ saw and was incredibly disappointed... bosch has always been a decent brand and the circ saw left me crying lol

     

    I own the Milwaukee fuel drill/driver and impact, love them both.

     

    used my buddies tools (dewalt 20v brushed, and Makita 18v brushed) prefer the Makita over dewalt... if you are in the market I agree with the fuel or Makita lines, they are my lines I will be growing into for sure!

     

    I also have been keeping my eye on ridged tools, they have lifetime warranty and I have some corded tools and I am thoroughly impressed by them as well. I am by no means a tool snob but dewalt has went from top of the line to middle of the pack in a matter of a few years.. its sad but tools are tools and the best way to get a job done is to know when to jump ship and swap the platform to one that can perform.

     

     

    good luck and do your research!

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  23. Tool Barn ?

    in Pub Talk

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    thanks for the feedback, ill probably make a trip out to atlas soon, im in no rush for many new tools but its always good to know a place incase I ever need something.

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