comp56 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 couple things about these comparisons in these videos are for either brand by the way, 1) he already has decided what tool will be better 2) it isn't the fact it is faster what about 3500 holes in what tools is still working as well as at first. I can build a 9 second car to do a 1/4" mile and I bet a car that does the 1/4 mile in 25 seconds will last longer so fast is not always best.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Definitely looks like he's having troubles popping them out there. I don't know that a daredevil as a pilot would solve that in that case. Re: durability/longevity most of these tools are based off corded tools that have been around as long as I have lol. Apples to apples you're going to get a tool that lasts if you don't abuse it. That said, in a lot of instances I have an opinion on which is going to last longer and I have one in this instance as well lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky603 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 12 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: I gotta try this too thanks for the idea!!! Only took me a couple of minutes to do, but in trying it out, I didn't really notice any marked difference over the stock pilot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 2 hours ago, sparky603 said: Only took me a couple of minutes to do, but in trying it out, I didn't really notice any marked difference over the stock pilot. You mean it didn't help pull the big hawg through the wood much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky603 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 49 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said: You mean it didn't help pull the big hawg through the wood much? Not enough to notice, I don't think. I tried it with a 2-9/16", in my M18 HH. Even if it helped it maybe a bit up until the hole saw itself engaged, once the teeth are cutting, I don't think that little spur is really adding much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 1 minute ago, sparky603 said: Not enough to notice, I don't think. I tried it with a 2-9/16", in my M18 HH. Even if it helped it maybe a bit up until the hole saw itself engaged, once the teeth are cutting, I don't think that little spur is really adding much. I wonder if it would improve the flexvolt hole saws performance because the teeth are more narrow than the big hawgs, smaller kerf, removing less material, going faster ....in theory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 If that's the case then it's certainly more beneficial to pull plugs off quickly. I think kerf likely does play a role. As for purchases, amazon Canada has had some stellar prices on FlexVolt accessories so I picked up a 12" 60 tooth blade for $34 CAD/$25 USD, and a 2 dollar cut off disk lol. Depending on how things work out price:performance, especially with grinder disks, we will see whether I pay Freud twice as much for Diablo stuff. (For 7.25" circ saw blades Diablo is easily the best value here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 but let's face it there is no race while your at work to get 20 holes drilled as fast as you can, taking a few seconds between holes to pop a plug out isn't going to ruin your day.....would be nice to have a plunge trigger to pop them out however.......or just fall out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yeah, but if you're doing 150+ holes a day roughing in new construction, it's like spending money on coffee every morning. Seems insignificant, but the time/cost over a year is very measurable. The guy who isn't being paid by the hour saving 6 minutes a day amounts to 26 hours in a year. More than half a work week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordekyle Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 No man alive has ever said.... hmmm i have 2-3 drills i think thats plenty. I dont need anymore.I have.I own tools. Tools don't own me.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Step one in the five stages of grief (in this case re: your finances with regards to tools): denial. Most of us have been here long enough we are at step 5: acceptance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 My brother bought me presents, little did he know that I'm an addict... Like buying crack for a crackhead! Now I gotta buy more Ryobi stuff!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 so looking thru kijiji, Canada's version of Graig's list I come across this Milwaukee level for $20 brand new? I call and they say sure I can even bring it to you..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 6 hours ago, Mordekyle said: I have. I own tools. Tools don't own me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I own tools...... Lots of tools.......and I want to own a lot more 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 The only thing better than tools ..... More Tools !!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky603 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Clearance score, $23 each. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 It just kills me to have to support the sale of this tool, but I held out as long as I could. I just don't understand why this still isn't available in a brushless version. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 12 hours ago, sparky603 said: Clearance score, $23 each. Wow, great score. You get them on the truck? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 On 4/30/2017 at 9:20 PM, Cr8ondt said: My brother bought me presents, little did he know that I'm an addict... Like buying crack for a crackhead! Now I gotta buy more Ryobi stuff!!! And just like that my Ryobi stuff grows... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Cr8ondt said: And just like that my Ryobi stuff grows... How bright is that light? I'm not a fan of Ryobi but that garage opener has some pretty cool features. I haven't seen them on other openers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky603 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 9 hours ago, Conductor562 said: Wow, great score. You get them on the truck? One of those fluke Amazon deals, where the price shot to $150 after I made my purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Well I am officially an owner of some EGO. I purchased a blower and hedge trimmer from Home Depot. I thought the batteries would be bigger but they are only a 2.0 and a 2.5 so not too big. This is the first blower I have owned. The 24in hedge trimmer is a nice upgrade to the old corded b&d 13in I currently have. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I picked up a set of Swanson Savage straight edges on Amazon that came today. I grabbed lengths 2ft, 4ft, and 8ft. Since it looks like the track saw is blade right I said screw it and bought these instead for a fraction of the price. They seem to be great quality and highly accurate holding them up together in front of a light gives nearly 0 bleed through which is impressive. I used the 4ft scoring drywall today and it worked beautifully. No more checking 2x4's for a straight one to guide me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083SGRT4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwjr Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Jronman said: Well I am officially an owner of some EGO. I purchased a blower and hedge trimmer from Home Depot. I thought the batteries would be bigger but they are only a 2.0 and a 2.5 so not too big. This is the first blower I have owned. The 24in hedge trimmer is a nice upgrade to the old corded b&d 13in I currently have. I picked up the blower a few weeks ago and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwjr Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said: I picked up a set of Swanson Savage straight edges on Amazon that came today. I grabbed lengths 2ft, 4ft, and 8ft. Since it looks like the track saw is blade right I said screw it and bought these instead for a fraction of the price. They seem to be great quality and highly accurate holding them up together in front of a light gives nearly 0 bleed through which is impressive. I used the 4ft scoring drywall today and it worked beautifully. No more checking 2x4's for a straight one to guide me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083SGRT4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I think I will grab some of these also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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