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One of the worst tools I have ever put a hand on is that little toy 12v jigsaw/recip saw by craftsman. It was so bad the blade stayed in the wood and pulled clean out of the tool. I found a blade that would stay in it (the one that came with the tool didn't) and then tried it on several things like plywood e.t.c. At best it would be O.K for a cut out in some plaster board but if you are cutting anything more substantial then pack your shaver and tell the wife not to report you missing.LOL As a pro user this is honestly one of the most laughable bits of utter garbage I have ever come across and a complete joke of a tool.

How good are those 3ah M12 batteries Eric?

That little folding knife I have is made in Chicago area apparently and it is sharp as a rat man's dog and strong as hell.

Over here it is availability issues that has kept me away from Milwaukee. And Dan won't like this but For me (not speaking for everyone here) Dewalt just are not tough enough and a bit wobbly Bob for my use.

The Metabo LTX jigsaw, I have a few of the Metabo L.T.X range and being 100% honest they are incredibly accurate gear and the best I have ever used. But My 2 gas cartridge nailers are Hitachi, and have many many makes in my collection.

My issue with Hilti was true cost of ownership, when they signed up people to a scheme they ran.( I also have a problem with one of it's founders) I am also right handed so I prefer circular saws where the blade is on the left of the motor, so it is easier to see the cut line. A battery circular saw is one of the few tools I no longer own, as I found I was happier using corded. However my cordless jigsaw is so good I got rid of my corded version all together.

I fell out with Hilti a long time ago pal I only have 1 Hilti tool left and that is a GX100 and that is only because I have a shed load of nails left for it.

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I would like to line up battery circular saws and see which really cuts the furthest using each manufacturers top of the range battery. It would also be interesting to do the same with battery jigsaws all with the same brand new blade in each one and again the manufacturers top of the range battery.

When you are thinking of buying a battery tool, my tip would be to buy the cheapest tool in the range first. This gets you the charger, also try and get one with two batteries. Next step is to buy the other tools in the range as bare tools. You can also pick up re-conditioned bare tools and possibly save even more. Last part add extra batteries as you go along to suit your needs. This will allow you to spread your spending over a period of time, and also pick and choose the tools you need from the range rather than be tied to what is included in a kit.

Hi Eric, They are one of the friendliest, and I only have experience of them as an on line or telephone order company. It may be that as an on line/telephone store it means they use some the money they would have shelled out on bricks and mortar stores to spend on advertising, but that is just a guess. Many companies seem to be adopting this business model. There are national companies with outlets throughout the country, but handy as they can be they feel soul less, and searching through a plastic covered catalogue for an age for what you want is never good.These companies also have a telephone or on line ordering option, where goods are delivered to your home or work site the following day. The smaller suppliers seem to be up against it, as the building trade is on its rear end big time over here at the moment and people are just not spending.

Following on from the video the guys have just posted on the Rigid CD-100 Combustible Gas detector. What are your experiences with these kinds of detectors?

There are very few thatched roofs in this area.I have seen a couple nearer the Fylde coast, and there are a lot more down south. We tend to use cold roofing felt on garden sheds, and hot bitumen pored as an adhesive for felt on what we call flat roofs (these have very little angle on them at all). In the past I have done lead,copper, brass, tin and plastic coated tin/steel. I like the very old style work and the very old style of doing the work, it may take time and a lot of hard work but the sense of satisfaction is fantastic when you walk by, look up and think to yourself yep I did that.

My Son has used the copper cutter day in and day out, he has been very very impressed, so much so he is thinking of buying some more of the M12 line.

Thank you

Ah just language difference that's all pal. Over here timber is any wood at all,we don't call any of it lumber. We also have mobile homes so at least that is the same.hahaha I am sure over time we will all get used to each others terminology lol.

Never mind, I just get a message saying the uploader has not made this video available in your country.

It seems many of these Articles are thinly veiled advertisements with a link to some on line store rather than educational or informative content. This is just a friendly reminder that this is something the Moderators will be keeping an eye open for. Thank you for your cooperation and am sure if you would like to run a legitimate advertisement that Eric and Dan will be more than willing to assist you in that endeavour.

So by stick built you mean built on site from timber rather than pre made in a factory and assembled on site?

It is a great way to get to know new people, make some friends and help a few folks along the way if we are lucky.

I must admit Macdonalds is a joke lol Over here where I live we are big on fish and chips, and one portion of our chips which are like giant fries is about a pound in weight compared to Macdonalds where you can just about fill the breast pocket on a suit jacket.

I am very interested in how projects differ in the U.S and the rest of the world from how we tackle things in the U.K. Being a perfectionist with my own trade I am addicted to learning lol. We seem to use brick where you guys use timber much more, and we have heavy tiles or slates on our roof rather than felt or timber shingles. But I would love to know how other things are different.

There is a private message feature and maybe that is the way for us to get our heads together?

Thank you

Looks like it would be good for Plumbers and pipe fitters.