TheBlueSmartie
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5 hours ago, BMack37 said:
LOL. Probably my m12 Fuel drill as far as power tools go. I've started using the brushed m12 drill and impact driver a lot...They're great for small, quick jobs.
Milwaukee are an interesting company. They do appeal to me for their large range of products. I like the fact the battery charger can charge a m12 and a m18 battery.
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Lol we gone way off topic. @BMack37what's your most go to tool?
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1 hour ago, jkeating3 said:
England is great at taking inhabited land and mostly destroying the inhabitants, and then making that land more livable than England. Exhibit B: Canada
Example C: America! lol
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Well I thought I'd ask what everyones favourite drilling bits and screwdriving bits are. Right now I am looking at buying the bosch X line 100 piece set as it looks like good value for home diy and projects. What does everyone else use?
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@DR99 If I could get the Ryobi brushless at the price it is in the states I probably would but it's just crazy expensive here for something that's aimed at diy and home improvement.
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@BMack37 Was a 40inch tv. I was told by everyone to scrap it but just didn't have the money to buy a new one at the time.
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@Eric - TIA I know you guys are busy but I just wanted to let you know that if you ever need to ship to Ireland this option is the best. Like I said before I would love to get some gear and stickers and I have no problem paying the shipping for TIA gear
totally worth it.
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59 minutes ago, BMack37 said:
I've only done one of the curved screens and that was a bad Timing Control board. Mind you, Samsung has their own techs for their warranty, I only do Samsung under extended warranty, coverage warranty (like Direct TV) and out off warranty.
I have a Toshiba tv that the backlight went on so I had to have one of the led strips replaced. Didn't realise it cost so much. 150 for the strip to be replaced. I have a Samsung tv about 2 years older that has lasted longer than I would ever have expected. Hence why I went with Samsung again.
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7 hours ago, BMack37 said:
I work in electronics repair, based on my experiences, I do NOT trust Samsung LEDs. I see soo many LED failures from Samsung...the only benefit is that the LEDs can be easy to find. In fact, today I fixed a Samsung TV (under warranty) for the THIRD time with bad LEDs. The LED strips we received had a bad LED on it out of the box. Ugh.
Oh no, I just bought a Samsung curved tv recently. Touch wood it won't have this happen to it.
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1 hour ago, FrosBros82 said:
@TheBlueSmartie More than double the torque and 200 or so on the RPM. The regular brushless isn't a bad drill, but it's not designed to get beat up, if that makes sense. It's a step below their fuel line, in terms of being a professional level tool. Not to say that it can't be used in that capacity, but the likelihood of it breaking or not being up to the application or standards are probably greater. @BMack37 might be able to give you a little better insight than I can. I own the fuel, I am speaking on specs and what my rep said.
For diy and other less heavy duty work would the milwaukee be up to it? I mean that fuel is heavy duty work. For a good drill for home use would the non fuel version be a better choice?
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@FrosBros82 Is there much of a jump in performance from the brushless m18 milwaukee to the fuel version?
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I know you guys at Tools in Action like a good light system so I wanted to show you guys a company I have bought from and used their lights on a regular basis. The company name is Unilite. They are based out of England and build quality products. Today I am going to talk about the Prosafe PS-IL6R. A lot of this is copy and paste from their own site but they say it better afterall.
The PS-IL6R is a powerful rechargeable inspection light that has a multitude of features. Its Samsung SMD LEDs provide 600 lumen of power that is perfectly optimized for close inspection work. In addition to this there is also a 100 Lumen torch function which provides a focused light on small and hard to reach areas.
The unit is ergonomically tailored, with a well-placed moulded grip and encompasses some useful hands free options, such as its 360-degree positional magnetic hanging hook and its multi positional foldable kick stand. Charging is conducted via the DC-USB (Included) cable which connects to the rear charging point allowing for 12/24v charge, smartphone or computer charging.
Super bright SMD LED
The PS-IL6R is a super bright SMD LED Inspection light & IP54 fully weatherproof for all conditions. Offering superb beam clarity unrivalled performance, power & portability. DC-USB rechargeable the PS-IL6R can be used just about anywhere, anytime for any application.
SMD LED’s give off a vast light spread. More energy efficient they also increase battery run times.
Place your PS-IL6R anywhere anytime with this super strength magnetic hanging hook.
The 100 Lumen torch head enables users to inspect closer in more confined spaces than ever before.
USB charging allows for faster charging on the go, inside a vehicle or via any smartphone charger.
Additional information
Brand Prosafe
Battery 1 x 4400 mAh USB Li-ion
LED Samsung
Lumens 600
Beam Distance 60m
Run Time 4 hrs 30 mins
IP Rating IP54
Weight 260g
Height 205 mm
Width 60 mm
I have personally used this light for illuminating walls for painting to working on parts in the car engine. Anyone in Europe should check out this brand as most inspection lights mechanics especially use these days are by Draper. This is an alternative brand with better build quality and products. I also have the Unilite PS-P1 Pocket inspection light. I will put this up also.
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Here is the two options I am currently thinking ---> https://www.milwaukeepowertools.co.uk/milwaukee-m18blpd-401c
and http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Bosch-18v-GSB18V-EC-Brushless-Combi-Hammer-Drill-GSB18VEC-Metal-Chuck-1-x4-0ah/311873399851?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649.. Let me know what ya think. The Milwaukee is a small bit more but if it's worth it then I don't mind.
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9 minutes ago, BMack37 said:
Belt sanders are power hungry, you're normally close to power when using them and you'll probably want to use dust extraction so you'd have a hose anyway. ROS and finish sanders aren't power hungry and really don't need the external dust extraction but I've honestly never used them and wished it was cordless, it would add weight and become bigger and less balanced.
Yeah I think cordless sanders need a smaller battery like 1.5 or 2.0 to keep them balanced. I'd say a cordless sander would be easier to use on the lighter jobs.
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@bmac32 See I never knew dewalt had these problems. Everyone swears by them and they are very common here in Ireland. Why is nobody in favour of cordless sanders?
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What is the dewalt equivalent of the bosch or the milwaukee brushless combi drill?
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Also I should point out the milwaukee drill set I was looking at doesn't come with a case. What drill set doesn't come with a bag or case these days..
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25 minutes ago, FrosBros82 said:
@TheBlueSmartie, this is sort of a loaded question, as we can give you advice (lots varying) on drills all day long. I guess to me I would consider what other tools are going to make your life easier down the road. If you just need a drill, I think the Bosch is a fine choice. Their tools work great, they last, performance, etc. However, I think you get pigeon holed potentially if you decide to go with Bosch as your #1 lineup. As I said, their tools are fine, but I think you will be limited in your cordless options if you decide to go that route.
@BMack37 - Note - we posted at the same time and the advice, while different, is getting to the same point.
The bosch is a reasonable price. In terms of what other tools I would use in the future I would say things like sanders and multi tools. Maybe even an impact driver. Does anyone have experience with the bosch 1 for all tools? The green tools with the same battery for all.
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29 minutes ago, BMack37 said:
Wow, that's pretty reasonable. Last time I shipped something to the UK it was about $40 USD. I shipped some hockey socks to Germany about a decade ago, it was only like $8...about 5 or 6 years ago it started going up by a lot. It seems US shipping companies have really raised their prices a lot. I don't even want to ship to Canada anymore, I used to ship to Canada all the time.
Yeah it's not too bad for small items. I mean you also got import tax too. Bit got small things like clothes or gear it ain't bad.
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Right now I am thinking the bosch drill because it is 60 euro cheaper. For diy and odd jobs this to me sounds the better option. Which drill would last over the years? Let me know about your drills guys. What is your go to combi drill?
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6 minutes ago, Turner85 said:
Welcome aboard and have you not considered dewalt. Although i dont own the latest models myself they are getting great reviews here and elsewhere. Secondly look to the UK and save yourself a fortune. Only time i have bought on home soil is my mitresaw amd tablesaw just because of shipping charges
Hi Turner. Yes I have also looked at dewalt. The bosch is coming in at 210 euro and the milwaukee and dewalt are around the 260 price tag. I'm consider all feedback. I just picked two brands one of which I have an idea of and the other is a large collection of tools.
I agree with you. I will be buying tools from the uk or eBay or even Amazon as they are so much cheaper online then local or national shops.
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2 hours ago, dwain said:
Are you only limited to those two brands?
What sort of work do you mainly do?
I personally think the cost of the One-Key unit may not be warranted for a starter. But it's certainly the better drill of the two in performance. For longevity ... possibly the Bosch?
I work mainly on home improvements and lots of odd jobs. The reason I thought of bosch is because my father has had a Bosch professional drill for years and he has put it through its paces. Also the main reason I picked the milwaukee drill is because of the tool line up. The one key system doesn't bother me. If I could get the normal 18v fuel I would if I decided to go with milwaukee.
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Hello everyone, I need all your opinions please. I am going to purchase a new combi drill in a few weeks and want some advice / feedback. The 2 drills that I am looking at are the bosch 18v GSB-EC brushless drill and the milwaukee M18ONEPD 18V Fuel brushless One Key drill.
I would like to buy more power tools in the future and versatility would be nice but no big deal. I don't mind buying a different brand. Please give me your thoughts on these 2 drills. I don't know a lot about milwaukee stuff so looking forward to hearing from you all.
totally worth it.
Super bright SMD LED
SMD LED’s give off a vast light spread. More energy efficient they also increase battery run times.
Place your PS-IL6R anywhere anytime with this super strength magnetic hanging hook.
The 100 Lumen torch head enables users to inspect closer in more confined spaces than ever before.
USB charging allows for faster charging on the go, inside a vehicle or via any smartphone charger.
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