kiwi_in_oz
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But if bought new gear 18 months/2 years ago I'm not going to replace just because someone bought out a new model. I'll just wait until the old one dies. A new tool perhaps, 18v tracksaws/compressors etc.
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One of the few tools I just know that I'll never bother to own.
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On 19/09/2017 at 11:06 AM, fm2176 said:
Between these kits and the Flexvolt saws, one can surmise that pros just don't buy into cordless tools, at least not at Home Depot. I can imagine that many use cordless drills and drivers, but maybe they still prefer breaking out the generator to run their cutting tools. I haven't worked on a jobsite in almost twenty years, and my time on a framing crew was short. My boss had a trailer with a generator and compressor in it, and we'd use the generator to run the circular saw (no on-site miter saw) and the compressor to run the nail guns.
I would think that contractors would strive to keep up with technology, but it is expensive. Even so, if I saw these kits I'd at least look at them and consider their potential value. I, for one, bought the circular saw kit at full early this year, figuring they'd go quick. Obviously, I was wrong, as I could have save $75 or so buying one now. Similarly, I bought the Sawzall for $200 about a month ago for the same reason: someone shopping for a cordless reciprocating saw would doubtlessly see it. The bare tool sells for $180-$200, so this kit would be a no-brainer at $200 or below.
Sadly, though, unless you're in an area where people just can't afford $125, those kits will probably get snatched up by resellers who'll sell each component off and easily double their money.
I've always been told to never buy the first generation of a new tool. Wait for the 2nd generation, they'll work out the kinks and they're normally on sale a few months after they are released.
Cordless saws just don't have the grunt if your making cut after cut after cut. They're handy no doubt, but electric saws are more consistent and you don't have to stop and change out/charge batteries.
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Bosch bulldog hammer drill, and a 2 9amp and 2 5amp Milwaukee battery to replace a few older dying models.
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On 14/09/2017 at 8:39 PM, DR99 said:
Wouldn't it be simpler on inventory if they stocked bare tools and if you wanted it as a kit you picked up a battery and charger kit? They offer starter kits sometimes , but this would be different, and be worth it financially. The only other thing that would be an issue is the tool storage it would have to be a tool bag over a blow molded case.
All of the brands do it down here. You buy anything bare tool (skin). Cases don't worry me, I throw most of the hard cases out.
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21 hours ago, Tug said:
It looks like a kosh! What is it?
I call it a slidehammer, have also heard them called a peashooter. Put up to 3" nail in the tip and the handle slides and hits the nail in. Sometimes you just can't get a gun or hammer in a gap
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This, sits in the van all year, barely ever gets get used. But its makes life a lot easier when you need it.
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6 hours ago, BMack37 said:
Ridgid has done a good job of mixing up the brushless normal tools and bringing something different to the table like the battery powered compressor. It's owned by TTI so the Milwaukee lighting is trickling down to Ridgid. Ridgid has some good wood working tools though I believe their jigsaws are in the same camp as Milwaukee. Lifetime warranty on tool and battery if bought through HD and registered online...hard to beat that.
TTI don't own Ridgid. Emerson own Ridgid along with the Ridgid pumbing comapny, but have a licensing agreement with TTI to manufacture power tools under the Ridgid name. These same tools are known as AEG outside of the US which TTI do own.
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Just buy it, there the same thing like zinzander said.
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According the to the specs the Milwaukee will hit more often and faster when drilling.
I now remember how expensive power tools were in NZ
MILWAUKEE
Battery type - Li-ion
Voltage - 18v
Impact Energy - 4.3J
Max. percussion rate - 0 - 5000bpmDEWALT Specifications:
- Voltage: 54V
- No Load Speed: 0-1000rpm
- Impact energy (EPTA 05/2009): 3.5J
- Blows per Minute: 0-4480bpm
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Off course its not up to par with premium units, they're basically by track saw standards.
I bought the Scheppach version (exact same saw) as my first track saw. Worked fine, throw the blade away and get a decent one and it worked fine. Not Festool/Mafell quality but for the price close enough.
Don't know what happened to that saw, think I gave it too an apprentice.
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2 hours ago, D W said:
Bosch is hard to find in Australia relative to the other brands.
Bunnings stock Bosch Blue now
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1 hour ago, zinzander said:
I've never used it so I can't say to much. But at least at the moment I find a cordless track saw a nice idea but sort of odd. when you use a track saw it is almost always connected to a vacuum which requires a power connection for the auto on off function and the cordless track saw doesn't seem to have Bluetooth functionality or anything to solve this problem in the future. Secondly when you are already connected to a vacuum for extraction ( which isnt cordless powered anyway) I don't really see much gain in the saw being cordless. I see why the made it because it is a relatively minor development on the circular saw( I.e cheap to develop) but at the same time I can't see any point in replacing the Makita for a tool that just seems to be cordless for the sake of it without creating many benefits, but which creates a major negative in terms of auto on/off extraction not working
You can get cordless vacuums, they're awesome. But not really the point.
I'll pick up one of these saws soon, I don't always use where dust extraction is needed. And sometimes you just need it for 2-3 cuts, just seems like it will be quicker and easier.
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Anyone know what these will be like. I don't see the point, batteries arent going to last long. A grinder that size (230mm, 10 inch) is going to suck a lot of power.
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I've got one, the 18v Milwaukee versions. Sausage and cartridge types. They're awesome, mostly used for the Sika or polyurethane products. Or just when I have a lot of it to do. They are faster, but until you master the speed control they can be messy.
Still use the manual versions as well.
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Its a blue Makita saw, of course its awful. The older Japanese Makitas were/still a re great saws. Anything with a blue guard that I've used are terrible.
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Individual drivers for me. Lets face it, they always get used only on screws. Wiha set for me, equally as good at opening tins, stirring paint, levering stuff as well as putting in screws. I do draw the line at hitting them though.
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Recip blades, cutting and cup discs, router blades.
Just the normal Sunday restocking of the van.
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I'm yet to use any cordless jigsaw I was happy with. For the amount of time I use them I just prefer the power version.
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On a couple of other forums I have seen there is button normally called "New Posts" . It just brings up a list of threads updated since your last visit, anything like that here.
I found the "All activity" link but it brings up a list of individual posts, not threads.
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All round trained carpenter. Worked for guys, worked for my self, had guys work for me, sub-contracted, been the main contractor. Can't seem to make up my mind.
Mostly residential but a bot of commercial construction,. Timber, concrete and a little steel (not my thing)
Currently running a maintenance contract for a Public transport set of facilities.
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According to wife I spend more time in tool stores/websites than she does looking for shoes. That's probably not true but it would be close.
Originally from New Zealand now residing in Western Australia. Carpenter with nearly 20 years experience (wow that made me feel old). Still looking to learn new tips and tricks and of course look at all the new shiny things I could find a use for at work or home.
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Need some advice on a saw I'm selling.
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If its $300 and brand new in the box, the most I'm paying is $200. Anymore I can just make a trip whichever closest store stocks them, probably screw them down a little and walk out with it for around $280.
The hassle of buying it privately, is it as good as it says, picking it up, paypal, returning it if its faulty is not worth the hassle to save a few buck, it has be at least a 33% saving.