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Ryobi made tools with a slide on battery? I have only ever heard of OPE (24v and 40v) with that style of battery from Ryobi.
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On 9/26/2018 at 5:36 AM, HiltiWpg said:
I really hope they don’t introduce boat anchor batteries.
Why not? If you don't like it, just don't buy it. I could see myself getting one or two for stationary tools like the miter saw or wheeled tools the 6 gal. shop vac (it is made by Ryobi, but I have an adapter that lets me power it with Makita batteries). For those applications, weight is not nearly as much of a concern. I don't see why "boat anchor" batteries can't coexist with smaller ones.
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Any word on the price?
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I have used their sockets, impact and regular deep well and they have held up well for years. Their pocket hole jig (similar to a Kreg K4 except that it is all metal) has been good so far as has their heat gun (the Bauer one) and the two hammers I got (one framing and one dead blow).
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On 9/10/2018 at 8:22 PM, Babysaw said:
Which cordless tools work a battery hardest for you?
Which tools are easiest on your batteries?
I would say that my cordless 6 gal. shop vac drains batteries like no other especially since it is often used continuously for minutes at a time. My rotary hammer also uses batteries quickly, but that is generally only used in spurts so the battery tends to last longer as a result.
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On 5/1/2018 at 9:24 AM, bee-man said:
That's a good point mtnkid85 since these batteries have intelligence.
cliu have you (or anyone else reading this thread) tried using newer genuine Makita batteries with this adapter connected to a high draw power tool? My concern would be that the battery shuts down or throws an error code because it "saw" a high increase in current with no tool connected. Last thing I want to do is brick a new battery.
I used that adapter today on the Ryobi 6 gal. shop vac and it worked without any noticeable problems. That thing is probably one of the highest draining tools there is.
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I just got an Incra Miter 1000SE. I got it used in great condition for $100, I'll try it out on my Bosch 4100-09 hopefully this weekend and see how it goes.
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Anyone ever use one of these? I have (4) 6 aH knock off batteries of a different design and they work just fine, I am just wondering if I can expect comparable performance from these.
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I have been looking to get a miter gauge for my Bosch 4001-10. I have heard good things about the Incra Miter 1000SE, anyone ever used it? Any other suggestions? My budget is about $200 or lower.
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3 hours ago, ChrisK said:
For what you are describing a 2.25 PC or Bosch would be a great machine. Handle a 1/2” bit no problem plus run 1/4” bits too.
Other than cost, is there any other reason to get a 2.25 HP rather than a 3.25 HP?
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I am in the market for a router, just for basic routing and dovetailing. I am just wondering how powerful a router do I need? Is around 2 HP enough or should I get around 3 HP?
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Anyone ever used a Freud router? If so, thoughts please.
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One option would be to buy Ryobi lights and get an adapter to power those lights with Makita batteries, that's what I do. Ryobi has a wide assortment of lights and all the ones I have have worked great.
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5 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:
I like ryobi so I don’t want this to come off biased but the Makita is tried and true. My experience with ryobi sanders is they feel hollow and vibrate enough to bother the user after a while, The Makita is going to be a more reformed sander with pretty good vibe control and onboard dust collection
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI am assuming that the Makita is better, my question was more along the lines of is it better by enough to justify the difference in price? I decided that it wasn't, thanks for the help though.
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Thanks to both of you for all the advice. I decided to go with the Ryobi because I just couldn't pass on that deal. I wonder why it is that Ryobi is just about the only company that makes a cordless 1/4 sheet and corner cat sander. Those have been on the market for years yet no other company makes one.
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I am in the market for a random orbital sander. I use primarily Makita tools, but I have an adapter that allows me to power Ryobi tools with Makita batteries so I am wondering which brand to go with here. Keep in mind that the Makita is about $100 for the bare tool and for that price Ryobi is selling a kit with a RO sander, a corner cat sander, 1/4 sheet sander, battery and charger and price is a concern for me as I am not exactly wealthy. Also keep in mind that I will be using it a good amount, but not daily.
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7 hours ago, bee-man said:
I understand that it's tough to justify the higher price tag for something that doesn't get used as much (at least for the average home owner).
Exactly, especially since I have a much cheaper alternative.
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17 minutes ago, ChrisK said:
Which model Makita?
XVJ03Z.
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Does anyone have experience with this? I am deciding between it and the Ryobi 18v jig saw. I use Makita batteries, but I have an adapter that lets me use them on Ryobi tools. I am leaning more towards the Ryobi because it is only about 1/5 of the price and this is not a tool that I will be using all the time. Is there anything about the Makita that justifies the difference in price?
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Idk for sure on a drill press, but if it is anything like a hand held drill all you need to do is the following
1. open the chuck all the way, which will expose a screw underneath the 3 jaws.
2. loosen the screw (be aware the the screw may be reverse threaded).
3. remove the existing chuck and replace it with a replacement chuck.
4. tighten the screw.
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I recently bought a table saw (a Bosch 4100-09) and it did not come with a blade guard of any kind (it was used and I assume the previous owner lost or broke it). Blade guards seem to be quite costly, so I am wondering if it is safe to work without one. Most blade guards appear to cost over $100 which to me seems a bit exorbitant considering it is just some pieces of plastic and metal.
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12 hours ago, Bremon said:
A good fence is the most important aspect of a saw to me, and that eliminates the Bosch imo. We had a 4100 at work and no one liked it, it has to be squared up on both front and back of the blade. Dewalt’s rack and pinion fence is rock solid by comparison and you can get them pretty cheap. I could get 2 decent Dewalt saws for the price of that Bosch in my neck of the woods. $300 usd is overpaying for that saw. Maybe we are just abusive to tools
(I don’t think so in comparison to any other place I’ve worked) but we even managed to kill the blade height adjustment mechanism.
If youre looking into your first saw you want a rock solid fence so you don’t encourage pinching stock between the blade and fence, and you want an instruction manual. Table saws are one of the most dangerous tools in the shop.
The problem I have with the Dewalt is the fact that it (at least the 7480) does not allow for the use of dado blades.
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I am looking to buy my first table saw. I have limited experience with them so I am just wondering what I should be looking for. Someone is offering me a used in good condition Bosch 4100-09 for $300 and it seems like a good deal (a new one retails for nearly $600) but since I don't know much about table saws I am just going off of that and the good name of Bosch to assume that this is a good deal.
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Anyone have 1st hand experience with this? I am considering buying one, because I have an offer for one used in good condition for $300. I have never used one, but the blade speed seems rather low compared to the Dewalt, Makita and even the other Bosch (GTS 1031) table saws. I am not experienced with table saws so idk for sure how much of an issue that is.
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