NevC Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I got a Makita DTD154Z with 6amp battery to replace my BTD144 which has died. I am very happy with tool, has good torque and as yet have not needed to recharge battery, but have not really done a hard day with it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevC Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 21 hours ago, dmz2084 said: Its normal, the red light just means the battery is less than 80% charged. I used a DC18RA charger with new 6amp battery, Red light stayed over the 80% mark I just waited for green light and all was good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I just picked up a Dremel from Lowes. This is my first Dremel I have owned. I have always just used a die grinder. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikepete Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Shopping at sears with a gift card and great deals on mechanics tool sets. Not sure what to buySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, ikepete said: Shopping at sears with a gift card and great deals on mechanics tool sets. Not sure what to buy Buy clothes and shoes for your wife, and take her clothing and shoes budget to the tool department at Lowe's, Home Depot, or some other such place that's likely to be in business a year from now to honor their warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikepete Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Buy clothes and shoes for your wife, and take her clothing and shoes budget to the tool department at Lowe's, Home Depot, or some other such place that's likely to be in business a year from now to honor their warranty.lol wife's pregnant. Now is not a good time for clothes lol. I'm not worried about the warranty. It is what it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikepete Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 This is what I ended up with from sears today. I have a smaller set in my car that I use often. I may switch this one with the one in my car. It will be nice to have one in my car and in the apartment. Total spent after the gift card was $38Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 2 hours ago, ikepete said: lol wife's pregnant. Now is not a good time for clothes lol. I'm not worried about the warranty. It is what it is. You'd score major points if you said, "Honey, let's use my gift card on baby clothes." Just sayin'. And congrats, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 1 minute ago, ikepete said: This is what I ended up with from sears today. I have a smaller set in my car that I use often. I may switch this one with the one in my car. It will be nice to have one in my car and in the apartment. Total spent after the gift card was $38. I was too late! Nice set of tools tho. I have USA Craftsman hand tools from lo these many moons ago, and they've always treated me well. That's why I'm so sensitive to the Sears warranty issue. But I hope they do well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikepete Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Also picked up a cheap magnetic level to use. When I lived at home with my parents I had access to all kinds of tools. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikepete Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 You'd score major points if you said, "Honey, let's use my gift card on baby clothes." [emoji4] Just sayin'. And congrats, man. [emoji4] Lol we aren't due until June and don't know the sex yet. She let me get what wanted. She got to get the stuff to repaint a dresser so I got toolsPlus the baby will need tools at some point. Just investing in his or her future Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 As part of my upcoming project to convert my third garage bay into a proper workshop, I'm retiring my space-hogging wooden sawhorses and replacing them with folding ones. I wind up never using the wooden ones because they're tucked into a corner with a bunch of other bulky stuff and it's too much trouble to haul them out. I figure I can hang the folding ones on the wall instead. I'm starting modestly with them, with a pair of USA-made "Blue Hawk" from Lowe's: Cheap and light, I'll see if they're any good. But they already came in handy on the way home from the store: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikepete Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I was too late! [emoji4] Nice set of tools tho. I have USA Craftsman hand tools from lo these many moons ago, and they've always treated me well. That's why I'm so sensitive to the Sears warranty issue. But I hope they do well for you.I know what you mean about the warranty issue. These should do will for what I doSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 6 hours ago, tcoscarelli said: I just picked up a Dremel from Lowes. This is my first Dremel I have owned. I have always just used a die grinder. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You'll will love it I have the same model mines about 3 years old have used the hell out of it a couple times the collet nut has gotten stuck on mine. If u have any questions about it just pm me I would be happy to help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinkendall Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, dwasifar said: As part of my upcoming project to convert my third garage bay into a proper workshop, I'm retiring my space-hogging wooden sawhorses and replacing them with folding ones. I wind up never using the wooden ones because they're tucked into a corner with a bunch of other bulky stuff and it's too much trouble to haul them out. I figure I can hang the folding ones on the wall instead. I'm starting modestly with them, with a pair of USA-made "Blue Hawk" from Lowe's: Cheap and light, I'll see if they're any good. But they already came in handy on the way home from the store: Get a Centipede and you will never use a normal sawhorse again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 You'll will love it I have the same model mines about 3 years old have used the hell out of it [emoji4] a couple times the collet nut has gotten stuck on mine. If u have any questions about it just pm me I would be happy to help [emoji41]Thanks for the offer. If I run into trouble I will look you up. Good to here yours is 3 years old and still going strong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Plus the coolest bucket ever!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Plus the coolest bucket ever!Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'm digging the bucket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'm digging the bucket. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWouldn't have paid 7 bucks for any other bucket ha ha Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Wouldn't have paid 7 bucks for any other bucket ha ha Sent from my iPad using TapatalkI would have a hard time using it for work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 5 hours ago, justinkendall said: Get a Centipede and you will never use a normal sawhorse again. What he said!!! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I spent the remainder of my lunch money on this. I couldn't pass it up for $40 on clearance at Lowe's. I'm officially in double or single digit numbers in my bank account untill Thursday after this l. Good thing I got a bunch of jerky for Christmas ?. Drill, radio, lboxx and two batteries. I couldn't buy any one of those for $40. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I spent the remainder of my lunch money on this. I couldn't pass it up for $40 on clearance at Lowe's. I'm officially in double or single digit numbers in my bank account untill Thursday after this l. Good thing I got a bunch of jerky for Christmas [emoji16]. Drill, radio, lboxx and two batteries. I couldn't buy any one of those for $40.I can never find deals like this. Nice score. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevep2204 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 18 minutes ago, Stercorarius said: I spent the remainder of my lunch money on this. I couldn't pass it up for $40 on clearance at Lowe's. I'm officially in double or single digit numbers in my bank account untill Thursday after this l. Good thing I got a bunch of jerky for Christmas ?. Drill, radio, lboxx and two batteries. I couldn't buy any one of those for $40. WOW! That's a heck of a score right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I've been wanting to do more woodworking lately and the Rotozip leaves a lot to be desired. I also have had a terrible weekend and needed a distraction so I went to a couple pawn shops. Found myself an old Craftsman commercial router for $12: Turned the corner and found a Craftsman router table and B&D router $45: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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