BMack37
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I'd just be echo-ing what was said above.
Most of us have reconnected on instagram and it's easier to keep up there. You also get to know more about your friends other than through PMs, you get to see what they're up to daily. I do miss the heyday of this forum, this was a pretty special place..
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I'm a Milwaukee fan boy and have lots of M18 and M12 tools, the 18 gauge nailer was the first and only Milwaukee tool I thought was absolute garbage. It jammed constantly, it would make it maybe 10 1" nails before jamming, as the nails got longer it would jam more frequently.
I ended up sticking with pneumatic.
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10 hours ago, Mycrossover said:
Watch theYoutube video comparing the comfort grip 24 or 25" breaker bars from Snap On, Matco, Mac and HF. All of the others are well North of $100. The HF is well under $20 with the ever present coupon. On an industrial torque tester it worked just as well as the overpriced truck stuff. In some cases you are laying out tons of money for alleged peace of mind. The Pittsburgh Pro impact sockets are functionally as good as any and very inexpensive. If you can't be bothered, that's fine but there are some very good deals if you take the trouble.
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I absolutely agree with this. As long as you do research, there are some really good buys at HF. Some can be found here:
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What do you look for in a grip? How will you be using them?
I kinda have a thing for screwdrivers:
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19 hours ago, evp said:
You mean this Engineer?
That's one of them, they also add slip joint and the locking pliers:
Look at the grips of your Vampliers, "Engineer" is molded into the handle.
The only Engineer pliers I can't recommend are the E-clip pliers, they're too thick to get under a lot of E-clips.
*Edit: I just looked and it seems Vampliers is now carrying most of the screw gripping designs. Last I looked they only had the three main versions.
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4 hours ago, D W said:
I find "the experience" when using hammer drills slightly different. Hammer drills are more front heavy and less balanced. They also have back and forth movement in the chuck, some more than others. The DCD796 has quite a bit of movement, but it's a beast when drilling in hammer mode (for a compact).
As far as I know the DCD791 and DCD796 are identical other than the hammer mode. Same chucks etc.
I agree with this.
I like my setup, compact drill/driver and the big boy hammer drill. The bigger, the better for a hammer drill IMO. If you have to have ONE drill and you own a cinder block home, it has to be a hammer drill. Outside of that, drill/driver because you're not going to do any concrete slabs with a hammer drill...you need a SDS for that.
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11 hours ago, evp said:
I wouldn't be so adamant.
Klein Tools and Irwin work not worse, but at a price much more attractive.
And in this review - https://toolslaboratory.com/best-linemans-pliers-buyers-guide/, KNIPEX skipped forward even unusual, but little-known Vampliers.Irwin? Maybe you meant Channellock?
Forget the Vampliers, get the Engineer version. Engineer is the OEM so they're cheaper, also they make more styles including locking pliers. Japan has some great pliers manufacturers.
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If it was me, I'd change it out because of the chuck and size of the gen3. Realistically, the gen2 is fine but it's chuck can be annoying. The downside to the gen3 is that it's known to get hot with use.
That free battery promo was a pretty good deal though. You might not be able to match that deal for a few years but the 9.0 battery is going for pretty reasonable prices on eBay(new in package).
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Depends on what kind of tool and how it will be used. Home stuff stays in tool box, organized and labeled drawers. Mid-torque stays in a tool bag with flip sockets and gloves for roadside use. One m12 drill lives in a tool bag. One M12 drill lives in a holster on the electronics bench. One m12 drill and impact stay in a drill stand on the garage workbench(M18 drills/impacts stay in tool box)
Stuff I really don't use may find themselves in tool bags and on shelves. I'm big on organization to improve workflow so if I need to do a specific job, maybe I need two of something...pull those out of the bags and then move them to a tool bag I'm filling for that project.
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With lithium, any lithium, it's best to store it at just under half charge... but what I recommend is charging them up to 100%. You're going to get a lot more life out of lithium than the previous NiCad batteries, we're talking years worth of usage not months. The savings you'd get by storing them in their ideal charge state is going to be less than your aggravated state when you go to use them and they're dead halfway through a job.
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1 hour ago, khariV said:
I'm all for keeping old tools going, but at a certain point you should ask yourself if you want to keep spending money on this old tool. It's great that you want to use your dad's drill, but $55 on a charger and $35 on a single new battery has you at $90, which is close what you'd pay for a brand new M12 with two batteries and a charger.
By all means, do what works for you. Just wanted to put this out there to think about.
One year ago I got this kit with a drill, impact driver, two 1.5Ah batteries, a charger and 6Ah battery for $100 shipped.
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On 12/7/2018 at 8:44 AM, ChrisK said:
Sorry guys they sold out after I bought my three they only had 8 left so I am hoping someone here got the score. Believe it or not I traded in my Tundra for a 2019 4Runner Limited and I will be putting one of these in the back for all of my truck straps and tools etc and another wil go in my cruiser for a bunch of tools I use on the job. I might take my extra small one and put road flares and first aid equipment in it. Hope somebody here scored!
I can't believe you traded in the Tundra! Well get this, I'm looking at a F150 instead of the Tundra now. Might be squeezing the trigger soon too.
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Sounds like interference but that's not to say that there isn't something wrong with it. BT circuits can be testy.
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13 hours ago, K0rN b4LL said:
Does that do something or are you saying to just forget them?
I'm not saying forget them. I'm saying, I wouldn't use them. I'm a bit of a nostalgic guy, I'd save it because it was my Dad's but it's underpowered and obsolete. Even if you rebuild the batteries and find a charger, you're using a tool that isn't very powerful and has no support. You can buy a used modern 12V drill with batteries for under $100 and have access to other tools. You get this going and this is the only tool you'll have to use and the batteries will have to be rebuilt every couple of years.
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On 12/4/2018 at 10:27 PM, Jrhky36 said:
Not sure if it is gen2. I'm changing over to milwaukee from dewalt. It is the mid range torque. I'm using it to change the blades on my mower. For the cost of a battery and charger at regular price not Christmas pricing it was a great deal. The regular price was $299.
It's a gen1, there is no gen2 on the mid-torque. Great deal and a great impact wrench.
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Sounds faulty but needs more trouble shooting. Does it have issues on the radio or a plugged in source? Different phone? Does the phone work with other devices? Do you have other electronic noise going on at the same time? (Example: My BT headphones don't work when I'm using my EGO string trimmer)
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If you have a battery specialty store nearby like Batteries Plus, they can rebuild those for pretty cheap. Honestly though, I'd let it sit on a shelf and not use it.
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16 hours ago, paulengr said:
Agreed but when they began to know me on a first name basis replacing screwdrivers because the tips broke off constantly I had enough. No more replacements no matter if it's free or not.
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Exactly. I still have them but they're my loaners.
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20 hours ago, ChrisK said:
Brian, what are your thoughts on the body? It looks like in the pictures at least, that the Dewalt is closer to the work piece over the Milwaukee? I am in the market for a cordless saw and these are my choices..
I would say you're right but I haven't had this next to the Fuel. The Fuel is bigger overall, the Dewalt feels small by comparison...I'd imagine that it's going to be the typical Milwaukee big but loud and powerful. Though this jigsaw is small, it's plenty powerful. It's ergonomics are great and it's very easy to control, I honestly didn't think a jigsaw could be this smooth.
This saw almost feels like the older corded jigsaws in size and weight but more powerful. I don't know why you'd need more power, if you do, you're probably using the wrong tool.-
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Thanks to TiA, I was lucky enough to get my hands on the DCS334B jigsaw in their giveaway. I received the jigsaw, a 5Ah battery and the Dewalt fast charger. I was NOT asked to do a review, I was NOT asked to say something nice. They sent it to me and said "Enjoy!" but I feel disclosure is a good thing.
I am a Milwaukee guy, this is my first Dewalt tool besides an old Dewalt 18v drill I was given. I have the M18 brushed jigsaw but I did take a look at the M18 Fuel jigsaw before making this post. I cannot and will not comment on using the M18 Fuel but we know from seeing videos online that the Dewalt is smoother, less vibration.
Things I like over the Milwaukee:
-Two LED lights on either side of the blade. Milwaukee's brushed has no LEDs, the Fuel has one LED.
-The guard is a simple bar instead of an enclosed plastic piece, this gets dirty and I always ended up taking it off (Same kind of guard on the Fuel).
-The blade change. Dewalt's is soooo much better, it has a large lever that pushes the locking mechanism out. Milwaukee's twists(both versions), on the brushed version this would sometimes lead to the blade turning in the lock, then you'd have to pull it out, push it in hard and try again.
Things I dislike over the Milwaukee:
-The splinter guard. The Dewalt's is loosely held and flops around a little, the Milwaukee's is held in firmly.
-Dust extraction. Dewalt's is a separate purchase, Milwaukee's is included.
The Dewalt is also very quiet, plenty powerful and has very little vibration. I cannot compare these to the Fuel counterpart so I recommend taking a look at some of the videos.
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On 11/24/2018 at 9:06 AM, wingless said:
DeWalt DWAX200 31 Piece Security Set
The DeWalt DWAX200 31-piece security set is a nice kit.
The 30 1" security bits are arranged in three rows of ten for easy observation / selection. This also includes a 2½"magnetic tip holder.
The 4" x 3" x 1-3/8" storage case has a clear cover w/ metal hinge, a metal draw down latch and a rotating belt clip.
That looks similar to the set you can get from Gearwrench minus the 1/4" square to 1/4" hex adapter. Agreed, good set, I like the belt clip too. The Gearwrench version doesn't have a swivel clip.
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i have never had their screwdrivers last more than a few months of use...but they will hand you a new one for wear on the tip so it's sort of a moot point.
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22 hours ago, Mycrossover said:
It goes beyond stink. They develop a white chalky oxidation that many mistake for mold. I have a bunch of old Xcelite drivers in a tool box and periodically I have to wash them off. The white powder and the stink are gone for a while. I have wondered whether a clear coat would prevent recurrence but never got an answer. The name of the plastic is cellulose acetate butyrate or CAB for short.
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It looks like the mold that cigars get if over humidified. It doesn't seem to be 100% guarantee, some just smell...some get chalky(and smell)...some get brittle(and smell)...some get a combination of all three. We have some old Xcelite at the shop, they're not chalky or brittle, have the slightest bit of smell. They are stored on an open bench instead of a drawer. Craftsman WF screwdriver smelled bad out of the package.
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The only thing I was really looking forward to was the Dewalt OMT kit for $99.
I did buy some of the HD stuff that's been out. The pouched Bosch daredevil spade bits, the Nite Ize 8-piece bands for $5 (Lowes has the same set for BF for $10). I guess the Ridgid table saw with rolling stand counts, I had a price match for the $300 price from the $380 I paid a couple weeks ago.
Some decent battery deals on eBay under the Daily Deals section, 5Ah Milwaukee and Dewalt 2-packs for $100. M12 6Ah for $56
Can someone identify this old rachet?
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It's fairly old but some manufacters kept making that style into the 50s. I''d guess 20s-30s. I know it's not Snap On, though they had a similar style. Are there any text on it? Indestro, New Britain, Husky, Starrett, Blackhawk, Plomb and many brands that most never heard of were making ratchets similar to that.