@ChrisK Do you like the little black deals between the jaws on the Bessey clamps? I noticed the Jets don't have the non marring pads on the jaws. Do you see this as an issue?
I found this bessey on home depot. seems like a decent deal. http://www.homedepot.com/p/BESSEY-50-in-K-Body-REVO-Parallel-Clamp-with-Composite-Plastic-Handle-and-3-3-4-in-Throat-Depth-KR3-550/204986216
the jets prices seem decent on amazon
New battery technology is being produced. Sounds fairly close to being ready for the tool market. May replace Li-ion batteries like they replaced Ni-cad batteries. No really any downsides to the battery except it may not be compatible with li-ion tools.
https://www.protoolreviews.com/news/solid-state-battery-technology/30038/
how long do they last for you? Also these are made in United States which seems promising for longer blade life. Not sure where the other blades. are made.
@rrmccabe this is the style of clamp I am interested in.
@ChrisK I seen those. Look heavier duty than my Irwin trigger clamps also longer options as well.
What would you guys suggest for a good starter set of parallel bar clamps? I already have 4 of the 6in Irwin quickgrip trigger clamps. They work ok for smaller things but I am going to need some bigger clamps soon. I heard Bessey and Jet clamps are good. Irwin has a couple similar clamps as well.
I think they either come in bags or blow mold cases. Not for sure though. If anything I wouldn't mind blow mold boxes getting replaced by tstaks. Ideally I would want them to come in a tough box but that is the least likely scenario.
what is on may 6th?
I see
Milwaukee:
m12, m18,
Dewalt:
8v, stick pac 18v, 20v max
Kobalt:
24v max, 20v
Ridgid:
18v
8 battery platforms. Might be a new TIA record.
I find the blade shadow on the 790 is hard to see in bright areas. I wonder if a colored led would aid in visibility when the saw is used in bright areas.
Ridgid does make a good vac. cfm levels are great. Possibly enough to get them second place in shop vac cfm ratings. a ridgid pro system compatible gen 5x vac or compressor would be cool. Same goes with a tough system vac, and compressor.