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I ordered a blow gun for my Bostitch 6 gallon air compressor without realizing what I was ordering and it's way the gently caress bigger than I expected. Is this thing going empty my compressor in 2 seconds. The 3/8" quick disconnect didn't arrive with the blow gun so that's why I don't just try it out.
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wormil posted:I ordered a blow gun for my Bostitch 6 gallon air compressor without realizing what I was ordering and it's way the gently caress bigger than I expected. Is this thing going empty my compressor in 2 seconds. The 3/8" quick disconnect didn't arrive with the blow gun so that's why I don't just try it out. Buy a second one and I bet you could hover Yosemite Sam style. My tiny blow gun empties 4 gallons in like 8 seconds, so 2 seconds is probably a good estimate. You can probably just turn the regulator way down when you use it, but a normal blow gun you can just attach and use at the same pressure you had the nail gun or whatever.
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May 25, 2016 00:46
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Home Depot has EGO stuff on special this weekend.
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May 26, 2016 13:26
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Hey guys; I'm looking for something to drill studs for wiring. My milwauklee drill/driver did the trick for 90% of studs, but anything that's closer than 16" on center is giving me issues. Should I just get an impact driver + stubby bit, or a right angle adapter, or a right angle drill? Long rear end auger bit? Want to knock out wiring this weekend so I need to make a decision. Walked fucked around with this message at 13:43 on May 26, 2016 |
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May 26, 2016 13:39
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Any recommendations for a good jigsaw? My townhouse is getting to the point where I need to start doing some home improvement projects and the first thing that needs to be knocked out is my back porch gate fence that requires a fancy design because of the stupid HOA. I've been window shopping and notice there's a good range in price difference from a $30 black and decker (I'm assuming this is poo poo and should stay clear) to around $150 for some nice DeWalt. I really don't think I need a laser guide but wouldn't hurt and I'm sure a blower would definitely help.
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May 26, 2016 16:16
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Walked posted:Hey guys; I'm looking for something to drill studs for wiring. What kind of bit were you using for the other ones? A hole saw or forstner bit should make short work of that without requiring much clearance.
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May 26, 2016 16:33
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impact driver and a short paddle bit set. you'll continue to get use out of it after the project is over.
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May 26, 2016 16:35
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TheBigBad posted:impact driver and a short paddle bit set. you'll continue to get use out of it after the project is over. That's where I'm leaning. I was using a bigger driver + longer paddle bit but that fell apart in the closer spots. Impact driver and stubby bit it is
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May 26, 2016 16:46
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SlimBrady posted:Any recommendations for a good jigsaw? What other equipment do you have? Is this going to be your only saw? If you just need a jigsaw to do a few curved cuts, then in my opinion it doesn't have to be a great saw (though it probably shouldn't be a bargain-basement item either, you get what you pay for). It's not really that hard to follow a line with a jigsaw.
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May 26, 2016 16:56
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SlimBrady posted:Any recommendations for a good jigsaw? Buy the best Bosch you can afford, they invented them, sorta.
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:What other equipment do you have? Is this going to be your only saw? If you just need a jigsaw to do a few curved cuts, then in my opinion it doesn't have to be a great saw (though it probably shouldn't be a bargain-basement item either, you get what you pay for). It's not really that hard to follow a line with a jigsaw. I have standard hand saws and a bow saw but no other power saws. I don't really have the storage room besides a small outside closet so I am restricted on the storage for power tools but I figure to do the proper job and with how versatile a jigsaw can be, that it's worth getting. wormil posted:Buy the best Bosch you can afford, they invented them, sorta. I'll check into this.
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May 26, 2016 19:10
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SlimBrady posted:Any recommendations for a good jigsaw? My recommendation is to not buy anything Black & Decker as its bottom-tier consumer garbage. Ryobi would probably be the next step up into mid-tier consumer acceptable/decent. Not great, but totally fine for most DIYers. Looks like Home Depot carries $40 and $60 models.
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May 26, 2016 19:12
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Walked posted:That's where I'm leaning. For what it's worth, I'd recommend getting the right angle drill. You'll run into plenty of situations you can use as an excuse to buy an impact driver, not so much for a right angle drill. You gotta make the most out of your excuses to buy tools.
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May 26, 2016 19:25
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dyne posted:For what it's worth, I'd recommend getting the right angle drill. You'll run into plenty of situations you can use as an excuse to buy an impact driver, not so much for a right angle drill. You gotta make the most out of your excuses to buy tools. This is true. But already ordered the impact driver. Maybe I'll just order both. My wife was super pleased when it only took us a weekend to do an entire framing job. Thanks compressor, framing nailer, and concrete charge gun! Having the right tools make such a big freakin difference
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May 26, 2016 19:43
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I think all new jigsaws use the t-shank style of blade but they seem to be cheaper than the u-shank ones that the old jigsaw (borrowed from my dad) requires.
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May 26, 2016 21:23
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deimos posted:Home Depot has EGO stuff on special this weekend. Where do you see this? I looked on their website, and it's all the usual prices so far as I can tell.
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May 26, 2016 22:01
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Walked posted:This is true. But already ordered the impact driver. I personally use spade bits and an impact driver whenever I'm going through joists for plumbing/wiring not only because it's more compact, but because it won't get bogged down. This gets critical for old houses where the wood can be super hard. As a bonus, it seems like this setup makes much coarser sawdust, which falls straight down and doesn't get on everything.
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May 26, 2016 22:09
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stubblyhead posted:Where do you see this? I looked on their website, and it's all the usual prices so far as I can tell. The flyer that went out with today's newspaper, I don't buy the paper but I do work at it  although it might be just locally, if so, sorry.
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May 26, 2016 23:43
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Well they might not have all their sale prices online yet, and maybe it's in-store only anyway. I'll go have a look regardless. I've been eyeing the string trimmer, but don't really want to drop two bills on one. e: must be a local thing. I stopped by the store and picked up the circular, and there wasn't anything from ego in it. stubblyhead fucked around with this message at 01:54 on May 27, 2016 |
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May 26, 2016 23:55
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wormil posted:Buy the best Bosch you can afford, they invented them, sorta. Seconded. I got a mid tier bosch blue jigsaw and it shat all over the cheapy b&d I used to have. I got some old jarrah from a verge collection and tried to cut it with the b&d and it laughed and nearly broke the motor. The bosch can cut it easily.
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May 27, 2016 01:37
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Is it settled that drilling with impact drivers is acceptable? I didn't think this was really encouraged by the manufacturers at this point.
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May 27, 2016 02:03
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asdf32 posted:Is it settled that drilling with impact drivers is acceptable? I didn't think this was really encouraged by the manufacturers at this point. I haven't had issues, but I don't expect the hole to be clean.
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May 27, 2016 14:28
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Turns out I'm just totally loving blind, and Home Depot actually is having a pretty good deal on EGO stuff this weekend. Buy any of the tools with battery and charger, and get a second battery free. The battery is $129, so it's a pretty good deal. Both of the locations near me had sold out of the batteries, but I was able to get a rain check for when they have more in stock.
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I got a router bit for my Dremel and the thing is amazing, it carves through 5/8 plywood like butter. The one problem is I can't seem to do very straight cuts with it, it sort of leads my hand around. Is there any kind of table saw base I can buy where I screw the Dremel so it point straight down? That way I could grab the big board of plywood and guide that through the bit instead of the other way around.
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Zero VGS posted:I got a router bit for my Dremel and the thing is amazing, it carves through 5/8 plywood like butter. You can apparently get dremel router tables, though I've never used one so I can't comment on their quality.
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Zero VGS posted:Is there any kind of table saw base I can buy where I screw the Dremel so it point straight down? Try this https://youtu.be/RponUHynQh4
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:You can apparently get dremel router tables, though I've never used one so I can't comment on their quality. I have one, and its ok. The unit isnt that big so you either need to build an extension or only shape small pieces of wood, and the locking mechanism isnt the greatest, so the bit can be lowered in use if you arent careful, but I do a fair amount of smaller things that need roundovers that a full size router would be too big for, and its great for that. If you are talking trying to cut full size bits of plywood, you are going to struggle with the size of it. And that metal router table looks a hell of a lot better than the official dremel one.
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Dremel router tables are crap. Just google plans to make one, it'll be 100x better.
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Finally got around to doing some lawnmower maintenance. The blade was so dull I don't know how it actually cut anything. Also tons of dried grass built up on the inside. Scraped it all out and took the angle grinder to the blade. I just tried to follow the angle of the existing bevel though some of the nicks and dings were so deep I didn't even bother trying to grind them out for fear of altering the shape of the blade too much. Also the steel of the blade is incredibly soft so the grinder just eats right through it. Gotta be careful and make quick, light passes to gouging it. Maybe that's just standard operating procedure with angle grinders though, I've only used mine to cut some stainless steel threaded rod which seemed a bit tougher.
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The theatre shop I work in is looking to replace its radial arm saw, but I'm having trouble finding some who actually makes them anymore. Because of the school's financial rules, buying a used one is very complicated. My rough searching has turned up very little, and what I've found in the thread talks about acquiring old craftsman ones. Any ideas?
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May 31, 2016 05:02
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Check with maker spaces. They often get offers of donations that they continually turn turn down.
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May 31, 2016 05:24
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http://www.originalsaw.com/ Need a RAS?
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Other than ripping boards and taking moulding heads, what does a radial arm saw accomplish that a good SCMS can't do more safely?
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Tim Thomas posted:Other than ripping boards and taking moulding heads, what does a radial arm saw accomplish that a good SCMS can't do more safely? Add dado blades to your other than list.
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Tim Thomas posted:Other than ripping boards and taking moulding heads, what does a radial arm saw accomplish that a good SCMS can't do more safely? They're primarily construction saws. Framers love 'em. Crosscut lots of shelves efficiently. We used to set up a radial arm at a 45 with a slight bevel to cut door trim before electric miter box saws were really a thing. And yeah, you can rip with one, but it's scary as hell on an already very scary tool. Much worse track record than joiners, imo.
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I forget if I asked this here before or not. Anyway, after 10+ years, my Craftsman cordless drill now stinks when I use it, like fried electronics. It seems to work just fine though. So what's the verdict? Brushes going bad?
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kid sinister posted:I forget if I asked this here before or not. Anyway, after 10+ years, my Craftsman cordless drill now stinks when I use it, like fried electronics. It seems to work just fine though. So what's the verdict? Brushes going bad? Does it have any rubber grippy surface?
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deimos posted:Does it have any rubber grippy surface? You mean around the handle? Then yes, kind of, mostly, for now.
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kid sinister posted:You mean around the handle? Then yes, kind of, mostly, for now. That's what smells. Those rubbers/grips degrade when you get solvents or grease on them.
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Robawesome posted:That's what smells. Those rubbers/grips degrade when you get solvents or grease on them. Some of them degrade with nothing but time because the manufacturer used untested materials. 
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