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FISHMANPET posted:I have the 12 gallon 5 HP Ridgid vac and I love it but also found it too big to lug around the house. So I relegated it to the Garage and got the 4 gallon 5 HP vacuum for inside the house, and it's the perfect size and weight to actually move around the house. Seconding this. Had exactly the same issue, got exactly the same 2nd vac as a solution. Super happy with it. That thing has a surprising amount of power, and it's really light.
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As I like to say, they both really suck  The smaller one comes with a 1 7/8" chose whereas the larger one is a 2 1/2 hose, but the port on the smaller one is actually 2 1/2 inches, so you can use the larger hose on the smaller vac if you've got a specialized accessory you don't want to buy twice. Another difference between the two is the filter size - the smaller one actually uses a smaller size than the other vacuums. And it looks like the only filter type readily available in that size (others can be ordered but I don't think they're normally stocked) is the blue fine dust filter. The more basic white filter that comes with the bigger vacuums, the green HEPA filter, or the wet foam filter that are available for the bigger vac aren't easily available for the smaller vacuum. Ultimately I'm happy with the slightly smaller attachments and the fine dust filter by default - great for cleaning up cat litter in my basement. It does sort of "feel like" the smaller vacuum is less powerful, but that's comparing the larger unit with the more basic white filter, it might be that the thicker filter needs to be cleaned off more easily and reduces suction a little bit. But ultimately it's more than enough for what I need, and easy to move as well.
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Thanks everyone, was also running into the same complaints and bad reviews on the smaller 20V battery DeWalt ones. I'll go with the Rigid unless someone on craigslist throws up something similar before I get to HD next to buy one.
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Kaiser Schnitzel posted:i HAVE A CUTE LITTLE BATTERY POWERED DEWALT BUT I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR YOUR USES. iT'S SMALL, MORE LIKE A GROWN UP DUSTBUSTER THAN A SHOP VAC. i HAVE ALWAYS HAD GOOD LUCK WITH RIDGID SHOP VACS AND THEIR SMALLER ONE IS GREAT, BUT NOT CORDLESS. i WOULD THINK SHOP VACS SUCK TOO MUCH JUICE TO MKAE GOOD CORDLESS VERSIONS?
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Slugworth posted:Hell yeah. I figured as we as a group aged, we'd start posting in all caps eventually. Should have known the outbreak would start in the tools thread.  You can just imagine I'm REALLY passionate about shops vacs if you like
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Oct 7, 2021 18:34
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EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAP THE SWITCH ON MY SHOP VAC
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Oct 7, 2021 18:42
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tangy yet delightful posted:My next two weeks are looking pretty busy but soonTM I used BLO on a hammer handle I made recently and it turned out pretty good. But if I were doing an axe, I'd probably try a burn + BLO combination, mostly because I really want to try the burning method 
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Trabant posted:I used BLO on a hammer handle I made recently and it turned out pretty good. As much as I truly do love using fire, I don't have any propane burner things nor do I have a good outdoor space to try and use a fire so I'll probably BORINGLY just do BLO or tung oil.
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Oct 7, 2021 19:37
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https://twitter.com/IllumiCyberwear/status/1446090248233029633
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Oct 7, 2021 20:41
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holy poo poo also lol at the thread title
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stl plz
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you can even make your own version https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4745852
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Okay, one more "use tools to make tools" post. Finished the handle for my hi-carb kitchen knife:  This is that holly again. I am incredibly happy I saved so much of it now that I am seeing what finished products come out looking like.
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Kaiser Schnitzel posted:i HAVE A CUTE LITTLE BATTERY POWERED DEWALT BUT I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR YOUR USES. iT'S SMALL, MORE LIKE A GROWN UP DUSTBUSTER THAN A SHOP VAC. i HAVE ALWAYS HAD GOOD LUCK WITH RIDGID SHOP VACS AND THEIR SMALLER ONE IS GREAT, BUT NOT CORDLESS. i WOULD THINK SHOP VACS SUCK TOO MUCH JUICE TO MAKE GOOD CORDLESS VERSIONS? That battery powered DeWalt is, with an aftermarket extension thingy, my go-to for dealing with all the goddamned dog fur exploding off of my husky at all times.
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Literally A Ghost posted:Okay, one more "use tools to make tools" post. Finished the handle for my hi-carb kitchen knife: That looks great!
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Anyone use or own any Shopfox brand tools? I'm thinking of breaking my cardinal rule and buying something new for myself instead of a junk store relic. I'm looking at one of their bench top drill presses. I'm just kind of curious about general dependability and build quality of this tool line as aside from some old Grizzly grinders I've never really encountered this stuff while working.
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Oct 8, 2021 19:28
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Shopfox is usually just Grizzly rebadged and sold in stores instead of direct.
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GEMorris posted:Shopfox is usually just Grizzly rebadged and sold in stores instead of direct. Expanding on this, they are usually made in the same factories with different levels of QA. Do your own QA when it arrives and be willing to send it back and try again.
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bobua posted:Expanding on this, they are usually made in the same factories with different levels of QA. Do your own QA when it arrives and be willing to send it back and try again. Yeah, *usually* was doing some heavy lifting in my original statement and should have probably been emphasized.
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Oct 8, 2021 21:38
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What do you folks know about aftermarket substitute batteries? example, Dewalt 20V 5ah equivalents like these https://smile.amazon.com/JYJZPB-Rep...093Q4K7PN&psc=1 I am kind of all set on batteries for the moment, but was curious if these were total poo poo, or like 80% as good etc. Thought about grabbing a few extras that were cheaper if they were mostly good but not if they are total poo poo etc.
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Oct 8, 2021 23:29
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I own ryobi tools and even I wouldn't trust them.
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Oct 8, 2021 23:32
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I bought knockoff m12 batteries in 2019. the product was ok, capacity is probably not what is claimed, or is short in some other way (max discharge current or something). so 80%. Price is half that of name brand, so i'm definitely still ahead.
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Oct 8, 2021 23:34
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I'd love to get some knockoff stihl ap300 if they work at all as those are over $100 each
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Oct 8, 2021 23:42
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I bought DeWalt-compatible (NiMH) replacements for a whole lot less than the OEM versions, and they've held up just fine. The "brand" was Moticett on Amazon, for what that's worth (not much).
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Oct 8, 2021 23:54
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The fake batteries definitely cheap out on the 18650 cells, so they typically won't be quite as good. The real problem is that you can't tell one fake Chinese brand from the next. Some are probably a good buy $/Wh, and others are probably garbage. Roll of the dice.
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Project farm did an 18650 comparison awhile back and while the specific brands aren't relevant to your question, the huge range in performance shows how bad knockoffs can be. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qMZuHMlRw_0
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Chinese knockoffs are always going to be a sketchy toss-up, but still, I feel like I'd be more willing to gamble on some that actually pick a "brand" name and not a random string of characters. Also run them through Fakespot or ReviewMeta to at least see if the reviews look legit.
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Literally A Ghost posted:Anyone use or own any Shopfox brand tools? I'm thinking of breaking my cardinal rule and buying something new for myself instead of a junk store relic. I'm looking at one of their bench top drill presses. I'm just kind of curious about general dependability and build quality of this tool line as aside from some old Grizzly grinders I've never really encountered this stuff while working. I have a shopfox thickness sander and it’s fine, haven’t had any complaints and it’s one of my favorite pieces of equipment. That’s anecdotal in the extreme.
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I have a Shop Fox floor drill press. It's fine. I have no real basis for comparison with other drill presses, but this one hasn't given me any trouble. I broke the depth stop and had to replace it, but that was my own drat fault. Otherwise, about the worst I can say about it is that it's kind of fiddly to adjust the table height and there's no easy way to center the table under the chuck.
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:I have a Shop Fox floor drill press. It's fine. I have no real basis for comparison with other drill presses, but this one hasn't given me any trouble. I broke the depth stop and had to replace it, but that was my own drat fault. Otherwise, about the worst I can say about it is that it's kind of fiddly to adjust the table height and there's no easy way to center the table under the chuck. Any wobble in the chuck out of curiosity? Can you really REALLY center a hole or just really center a hole?
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Maybe you can find pictures of some disassembled packs to decide who has good batteries and hope they didn't change cells in the meantime. I'm sure there is some kind of battery nerd (or tool nerd I suppose) forum where they are already doing this
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Literally A Ghost posted:Any wobble in the chuck out of curiosity? Can you really REALLY center a hole or just really center a hole? I haven't noticed any wobble, but I am not a high-precision worker, so it's entirely possible that there's some subtle issue that I'm simply not noticing.
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:I haven't noticed any wobble, but I am not a high-precision worker, so it's entirely possible that there's some subtle issue that I'm simply not noticing. Coolio. Thanks for your thoughts!
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Anyone used this Ryobi power washer? I've always been unhappy with the $100 electric washer deelies. I have some VERY nasty grout + a dock that needs cleaning now and then. For grout I'm thinking of pretreating then using this and coming behind with my shop vac. Anyone had good success with narsty grout? Brush on a drill aint enough and is way too slow for how much tile I have.  Ryobi Corded 1900PSI Pressure Washer + 12" Cleaning Head
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I paid a guy $150 to pressure wash my entire paver patio. I will do it again next year. I consider it an excellent use of money.
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I've had success with a steam cleaner from Amazon to clean grout. Steam goes in, foul smelling sludge comes out!
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Well, I just scored a $50 surplus rotary vane vacuum pump/ low pressure compressor. It's rated for 23 cfm at 15 psi and it'll pump down to 28 inHG. Edit: its not super quiet, but the noise is much lower pitched and less grating than a piston compressor. Will that be enough to run a small HVLP? Does anyone have any recommendations for a cheapish vacuum chamber? LightRailTycoon fucked around with this message at 17:01 on Oct 9, 2021 |
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CarForumPoster posted:Anyone used this Ryobi power washer? I've always been unhappy with the $100 electric washer deelies. I have some VERY nasty grout + a dock that needs cleaning now and then. Bought this + an adapter for my shop vac (and a wet filter) which I intend to epoxy into the surface cleaner to reduce the amount of grime/water on the floor to mop up later. I'll post if its as awesome as I'm hoping. CarForumPoster fucked around with this message at 21:39 on Oct 9, 2021 |
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I don't think gluing the shoovac to the cleaner is going to get you your desired result. There's a spinny bit with 2 jets on it that use the pressure to spin around. It's going to leak water out of itself at all directions.
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tater_salad posted:I don't think gluing the shoovac to the cleaner is going to get you your desired result. Don't listen to this guy, he don't know nothing  Do it, post a video with the
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