comp56 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I found a 1.5 battery lasts longer if less pressure is applied while cutting, I know that doesn't make sense but if a blade is good and cutting well it seems it goes thru just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 You must be using it right along, I use mine just for small pipe or conduit, makes a real handy saw in a small package. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Tried using my M12 Hacksaw today...learned I needed to pick up something pretty quick. So I came home with one of these guys:Yea if you don't have a 3.0 or a 4.0 you'll notice a drop in power. But for a quick job the smaller packs work fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I found a 1.5 battery lasts longer if less pressure is applied while cutting, I know that doesn't make sense but if a blade is good and cutting well it seems it goes thru just as good. The blade was a new blade but was pretty crappy, I didn't have a proper wood blade so I went with what I had...that probably caused the tool to work harder than it should have. I also bought one(that's all they had, have to go to another HD) of the 6" Diablo carbide tipped wood blades while I was there. I can't believe that all I had were a bunch of metal blades and some of the 12" wood with nails blades. Thanks for that response, I was wondering if I was going to gain a noticeable increase in battery life if I had a better blade, think based on your comment that I will. I figure it will work fine with the 1.5 batteries but I've been soo impressed by the power in the m12s that I think I'm going to invest some more in the lineup. I've been really impressed with the drill mostly and it's not even the Fuel. I am kind of regretting not getting the Fuel drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 not a big purchase but we will see, they had these for $2 for a pack of 5. we will see how they hold up... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Tried using my M12 Hacksaw today...learned I needed to pick up something pretty quick. So I came home with one of these guys: Sweet, can not go wrong with one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 not a big purchase but we will see, they had these for $2 for a pack of 5. we will see how they hold up... Are they 2-4 and 6" comp, not a bad price for 5. Scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Other than the two planes Router and Rabbit) I bought online yesterday and the mobility cart for my Sawstop that is being delivered tomorrow, N-O new tools for a while!!!!Comp, are you using those for the Kreg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 @glassryi 2" 4" 6" yes well actually I use Robertson bits for everything a Canadian thing aside from drywall, but might try it yes. gonna slap a fe quick screws in some wood to see how they are, some times the cheap stuff can surprise you or they just get saved for when someone that don't know what they are doing is using them cause it seems no matter how good bits are some people can ruin good bits quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Unboxxing video to come soon, probably Tuesday. $96 @ menards + %11 rebateJimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Damn you Jimbo! Now I need to make up my mind between the Colt & the 611 so I can get a trimmer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Damn you Jimbo! Now I need to make up my mind between the Colt & the 611 so I can get a trimmer too [emoji28]Comes to 83 with rebate...JimboSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Comes to 83 with rebate...JimboSent from my iPad using Tapatalk No LEDs on the Colt right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Don't think soJimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Nope no light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Nope no lightThat the one you just picked up?JimboSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Because you always ran out of juice when using the hackzall with the regular 12v batteries? That's what you mean or that you didn't even have a battery to begin with? Sent from my SCH-I535 using TapatalkI gotta pick up at least one of these 4.0 batteries one of these days..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Unboxxing video to come soon, probably Tuesday. $96 @ menards + %11 rebateJimboSent from my iPhone using TapatalkLooking forward to your review Jimbo,, I gotta get one of these Colts,, wish we had a Menards by us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wasn't there supposed to be a new model of the Colt coming out? What's the difference supposed to be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wasn't there supposed to be a new model of the Colt coming out? What's the difference supposed to be? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI had heard that too. Thought it was going to have LEDs. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I had heard that too. Thought it was going to have LEDs. Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkNice! A little quick googling produced this!http://m.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-1.25-HP-Variable-Speed-Fixed-Corded-Router/999928328?addItem=truehttp://www.menards.com/main/p-1444452428160-c-10087.htmUnavailable from both Lowe's & Menards but Menards says "Available for shipment in 10+ weeks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looks like it was redesigned with LEDs and an extra 1/4HP to compete with the 611! I'll be holding out for this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 far as I'm concerned LED lighting is good for about 8 seconds, what you really need is air flowing or blowing. I have a few different routers from a few different brands and I don't benefit from any of the lights...... what they should have is a bracket to connect a blow port for air same kinda principle as a scroll saw.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Nice! A little quick googling produced this!http://m.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-1.25-HP-Variable-Speed-Fixed-Corded-Router/999928328?addItem=truehttp://www.menards.com/main/p-1444452428160-c-10087.htmUnavailable from both Lowe's & Menards but Menards says "Available for shipment in 10+ weeks"I may have to wait now. I was thinking about grabbing the ridgid trimmer, but I would rather have the Bosch. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg1127 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Jimbo you will not be disappointed with the colt great little router I lost mine in a flood got the Makita one because of all the bases they offers but the colt is solid little router Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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