Todd the Tinkerer

It is very impressive that as the conversation rolls on the puzzle is piecing itself together. That's a nice box, good luck with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There is a surprise, a person in an office that has no idea about what's going on. She did give me some insight into why Lowes is set up the way it is. She told me that Home Depot is geared more for contractors and Lowes is more focused on the home owner/do it yourselfer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I met one of the big dogs in lows marking department that helps decide how the stores need to be set up. She said the Kobalts are made by hitachi. I bought a set of the new 24v drill and impact and I am very pleased with them. I'm a machine builder and 99% use them working with different metals. I will say they are not the Milwaukee fuels, but they are not supposed to at less then half the price. I will say they are better then the regular m18 that I used on a daily basis. They seem like a legit attempt at a good tool. Keep in mind I paid $169 for my combo and paid $50 for a 4ah battery. How they will hold up, time will tell, but for the money they are worth looking into. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can never find deals like this. Nice score. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Impressive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would have a hard time using it for work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tapatalk is way more convenient. I'm glad it is no longer a paid app like it was when it came out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I so wish someone would have put that oh the 9ah batteries. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The green is paint. My robogrips never gripped very well. I prefer Chanelocks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow I am sorry to hear that. I never would have thought that about paints and stains, but it really doesn't surprise me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

These are my worst. I use to expect more from Craftsmen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That looks amazing. Goes to show, a fancy shop doesn't make a good builder. Nice use of the space you have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Killer build. Have you thought about putting a hose real on it? I also saw a video on YouTube where a guy took an electric real and swapped plugs so that you pulled the male end out and it could real back up kinda like a vacuum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think Empire knocked it out of the park when they came out with leds to help see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm digging the bucket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the offer. If I run into trouble I will look you up. Good to here yours is 3 years old and still going strong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm digging on the vacuum. One of the better ones I have seen. The tia seal is sweet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is sweet. I have thought about that for my kids to put on our screened in porch to keep outside toys in. Although if mine was that nice it probably wouldn't stay outside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would be overjoyed to win something. Very rarely am I that lucky. The IR impact would be the most useful for me at work. I have been eyeballing one for a wile. It is on my dream list of tools. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just picked up a Dremel from Lowes. This is my first Dremel I have owned. I have always just used a die grinder. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lets see it. Sounds sweet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's what I'm saying. Plus it is advertising for the company. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wish the tool companies would put stickers in the box when you buy tools. Apple does it with IPhones, most motocross gear companies do with there stuff. I feel most people like to sticker up there tool boxes. Maybe it is just me entertaining my inner 12 year old. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Boy you guys know how to make a guy feel welcome here. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello my name is Todd and I live in SC. I work as a machine builder in an automation shop. I also have worked about 10 years as a steel worker/fabricator. I love tools and innovative new tools. Sent from my K011 using Tapatalk