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Well thanks for all the replys. I was gonna be a streamlight fanboy and get there similar offering. But the black diamond is similar has a nicer band and costs the same ammount.
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OSU_Matthew posted:Seconding this Makita Impact--it's great in every way. It's incredibly small so you can use it drat near anywhere, especially in tight wheel wells, it's brushless so the battery lasts forever, and it's even got adjustable torque through adjustable speed, which means you can rattle on stuff without worrying about over-torquing it or dicking around with torque sticks. I finally caved and bought this impact. It's loving great. Lugs popped right off, brake calipers, ditto... Installed the new front hitch on my truck with nothing but this and 2 sockets. I started making brackets to hang all my Makita stuff in a spot where I had a cabinet previously. I've got a lot of Makita tools...  Tool holders:  3"x3"x3/8" HDPE Angle, bored with a forstner bit and then run through the table saw. I was testing the fit of the holder for my jigsaw (using the jigsaw, of course) when I kind of got my finger between the blade retainer and the shoe, and hit the trigger... which resulted in:  http://imgur.com/7lxWDKu Followed by a trip to the ER, resulting in: http://imgur.com/zuutnSk (Yes, that's my fingernail sitting there among all the bloody detritus. http://imgur.com/esbZnDo Broke the bone, shattered the nail. They cut the nail off and stitched the tissue back together to cover the exposed bone.  so loving dumb. Every other tool I was fitting, I removed the battery to avoid this. Of course, I was using the jigsaw to make the holder, so I didn't remove the battery (or engage the trigger lock). Safety third, folks. 
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drat, sharkytm... that's hard core. Good luck with the healing. You should send the story to Milwaukee and see if you can guilt them into some swag.
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Sup broken phalange buddy. You definitely got off worse than I did with my big toe, goddamn.
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I disagree, but I have a different use case so v0v
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Man, closest I got was drilling through the cuticle on my thumb with a #2 pozidrive bit, and that's taken two months to (almost) grow out. I still have a weird "standing wave" shape working its way down the nail as it grows.
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poo poo, sorry to hear about your finger. Finishing that tool organizer one handed is going to be a pain in the rear end. Where did you get that angle HDPE?
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Angle was from McMaster Carr. I use it for other stuff, and actually just ordered 10 more feet. It's kind of a pain to machine, needs lots of pressure and low speeds or else it melts. Delrin is nicer, but much more expensive. The project is on hold until my wife is around to help. Meatpimp, I don't think Milwaukee will care. I've only got a few of their tools.
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sharkytm posted:I finally caved and bought this impact. It's loving great. Lugs popped right off, brake calipers, ditto... Installed the new front hitch on my truck with nothing but this and 2 sockets. I am so paranoid about power saws going off accidentally. I don't have a jigsaw but I use a sawzall (well the DeWalt version) all the time, and I'm religious about making sure either the battery is out, or the trigger lock is on. Even then I grab the blade with two fingers with my hand on the dull side, and my other hand is nowhere near the trigger. Get in the habit of having more than one safety, and then when you're in a hurry and skip a step then you're still covered. That being said one time I took a 3" zip disk to the forehead because I was using it on a die grinder with no guard and I wasn't wearing a face shield. 6 stitches and 2.5 years later and I still have a nice scar there. Some people just need a hospital trip before they learn to take safety seriously.
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EKDS5k posted:I am so paranoid about power saws going off accidentally.seriously. I had the HF mitre saw break the lock (stop?) and do a full backflip. The spring flung it open with such force the blade cut my safety glasses in half (and sliced open the bridge of my nose) and when it landed the tool powered itself on again, dragged itself across my driveway and into the yard before it came unplugged. I will never trust another HF product with an electric motor.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I had the HF mitre saw break the lock (stop?) and do a full backflip. Holy gently caress
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Buddy was worried about the cheapo hf angle grinder murdering him while we chopped the old exhaust out of his car, so he stuck to trying to use the dremel. A dremel he rolled over on top of and managed to turn on. Luckily he was in a heavy cotton blend work shirt, with a t-shirt under that and an a frame shirt under that and the cutting wheel was cracked in half by him rolling on top of it. By the time it shredded through three layers of cloth, the rest of the blade had snapped off and the remaining bits were tangled in cloth. He barely had a red mark. He stuck to the angle grinder after that. 
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Cop Porn Popper posted:Buddy was worried about the cheapo hf angle grinder murdering him while we chopped the old exhaust out of his car, so he stuck to trying to use the dremel. A dremel he rolled over on top of and managed to turn on. Luckily he was in a heavy cotton blend work shirt, with a t-shirt under that and an a frame shirt under that and the cutting wheel was cracked in half by him rolling on top of it. By the time it shredded through three layers of cloth, the rest of the blade had snapped off and the remaining bits were tangled in cloth. He barely had a red mark. He stuck to the angle grinder after that. Good god, how many loving dremel cutoff wheels would it take to get through an exhaust? I'm happy with my HF grinder after replacing the grease, although my dad gave me a Dewalt with a fancy paddle switch that I'll probably make my primary now.
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:Good god, how many loving dremel cutoff wheels would it take to get through an exhaust? I'm happy with my HF grinder after replacing the grease, although my dad gave me a Dewalt with a fancy paddle switch that I'll probably make my primary now. Having used a Dremel to cut off the exhaust on my buddy's FB once, the answer is "slightly less than a dozen"
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After watching him chew away at it for around 10 minutes, I went through 95% of it in 3 seconds. Angle grinder with a cutting wheel was the way to go.
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I hit my finger with the spinning cutting wheel of a Dremel and it just shattered the disc, not even cutting a layer of skin. Got super lucky. I also had a disc break, bounce off a wall, and hit me in the nose. Also super lucky about that one. I should just not use Dremels. At least the cutting discs.
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The fiberglass reinforced wheels are way better.
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sharkytm posted:The fiberglass reinforced wheels are way better. Yep. And the diamond wheels are better yet. How's the day after?
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BraveUlysses posted:what do you mean broke the lock? You know how the top half only goes up so far and then stops? Well this time it didn't stop. Whatever it was that held it from opening more than 45° broke it flung open to about 270° and the thing did a full backflip in the process. It landed so that it was open 180°, the blade was dug into the pavement and the cutting surface was also face down on the pavement with the feet facing up.
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Cop Porn Popper posted:Buddy was worried about the cheapo hf angle grinder murdering him while we chopped the old exhaust out of his car, so he stuck to trying to use the dremel. A dremel he rolled over on top of and managed to turn on. Luckily he was in a heavy cotton blend work shirt, with a t-shirt under that and an a frame shirt under that and the cutting wheel was cracked in half by him rolling on top of it. By the time it shredded through three layers of cloth, the rest of the blade had snapped off and the remaining bits were tangled in cloth. He barely had a red mark. He stuck to the angle grinder after that. sharkytm posted:The fiberglass reinforced wheels are way better. Yeah, but at least real ones cost like $1 each. Also jesus tapdancing christ man, RIP your finger. That sucks, hope you heal up fast.
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Yeah, it is funny the older you get the more crazy you get on safety. The turning point in your life when you realize you really aren't indestructible.
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Colostomy Bag posted:Yeah, it is funny the older you get the more crazy you get on safety. The turning point in your life when you realize you really aren't indestructible. Name/post combo 
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Cop Porn Popper posted:After watching him chew away at it for around 10 minutes, I went through 95% of it in 3 seconds. Angle grinder with a cutting wheel was the way to go. I've got a tool similar to this for that type of work. Virtually noiseless, no sparks, no electrical / air power required, extremely clean 90 degree cut, usable in very close quarters, no chance of slipping and loving up something you didn't want to cut, also no chance of cutting at a wonky angle or anything. Cuts through mild steel exhaust piping in a matter of a few minutes probably. It doesn't do anything else, but it does the job it was made for very well. I can't even imagine using a teeny Dremel wheel on an exhaust pipe. Even a regular hacksaw would be better. I guess if it was all you had...
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kastein posted:Yeah, but at least real ones cost like $1 each. Thanks, doctor says it's gonna heal fine, just gonna take a couple months for the nail to grow in. Seminal Flu posted:Yep. And the diamond wheels are better yet.  I'm on huge doses of cephalexin, but I'm only taking pain meds at night. Hell, I may just take four Advil tonight rather than the oxy they prescribed. I got drat lucky. I'm one of the most careful and risk averse people I know. Hearing protection, safety glasses, long sleeves, etc... Just takes a second of non-thought.
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I would just like to reiterate. IT BROKE ITSELF IN HALF, DID A BACKFLIP, LANDED TEETH TO THE PAVEMENT AND loving CAME AT ME LIKE A STREETSHARK ON METH until it unplugged itself. The HF manager accepted the return without question, before I even got to explain that it tried to kill me.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I would just like to reiterate. IT BROKE ITSELF IN HALF, DID A BACKFLIP, LANDED TEETH TO THE PAVEMENT AND loving CAME AT ME LIKE A STREETSHARK ON METH until it unplugged itself. I'm sorry for your pain and general horror but everything about that is absolutely hilarious.
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I've cut an exhaust pipe with Dremel "heavy duty" cutting discs. Don't put pressure on it, and also burn up a lifetime's worth of luck to have fragments fly places other than your face.
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Cheap Milwaukee tools: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Lithium Hammer Drill/Hex Impact Driver Kit $225.59 A/C http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2797-22-m18-fuel-hammer-drill-impact-driver http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/dewalt-dwa1sq2ir Acme Tools has the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Lithium Hammer Drill/Hex Impact Driver Kit (make sure you add the filler item, too) on sale for $250.59 - $25 Off using coupon code "CLEAROUT" = $225.59 with free shipping.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I would just like to reiterate. IT BROKE ITSELF IN HALF, DID A BACKFLIP, LANDED TEETH TO THE PAVEMENT AND loving CAME AT ME LIKE A STREETSHARK ON METH until it unplugged itself. I was considering buying the 12" miter saw they sell until I heard this. My dad and brother both have one and like it.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I would just like to reiterate. IT BROKE ITSELF IN HALF, DID A BACKFLIP, LANDED TEETH TO THE PAVEMENT AND loving CAME AT ME LIKE A STREETSHARK ON METH until it unplugged itself.
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I built a rolling stand for this old table saw.  Unfortunately, the casters I used, wound up doing this:  Replacing the casters involved some work with the impact driver and drilling three new holes each through .120" sheet steel. This was the first real test for my new Makita tools, and I'm pleased as punch to report that I finally have a reason to recharge their batteries.
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Safety Dance posted:Unfortunately, the casters I used, wound up doing this: I've been trying to post for the last 10 minutes but I've been laughing too hard to type. Rule of thumb for casters is that the minimum weight of EACH caster should be able to support the entire weight of the machine. Mostly because casters are cheap as gently caress, so why not go overboard? Also the first time you hit a bump... RIP. GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 04:27 on Jan 26, 2017 |
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I absolutely should have oversized the casters, but these were something like $20 for a dozen on Amazon. Worth the risk.
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Safety Dance posted:I absolutely should have oversized the casters, but these were something like $20 for a dozen on Amazon. Worth the risk. If you need heavy duty casters, check for used Colson's on eBay. I bought a bunch years ago for like $10 each, and they're rated to 800# each. Greasable, legit bearings in the swivel, etc.
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Also, check local industrial auctions for piles of old service carts. They sometimes go for peanuts and often have 4-6 beefy as all gently caress castors underneath. Be weary though because there are also often 2 ton metalworking machines that also go for peanuts and are just begging you to take them home. Will that 10 foot long cast iron press brake fit in your garage? who knows but it's $200.
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Am I wrong in thinking this is a pretty drat good deal? It's $350+ on Amazon. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-LXT-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Combo-Kit-3-Tool-XT328M/207051082 18v, two 4.0 AH batteries, 3 brushless tools, a charger. Looking to get the above and then this to go with it: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00MZ0MN0S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=MQI0YX933T5T&coliid=IZV6IOODM7ON0&psc=1 Suburban Dad fucked around with this message at 20:16 on Jan 26, 2017 |
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Larrymer posted:Am I wrong in thinking this is a pretty drat good deal? It's $350+ on Amazon. That's a solid deal. I'd prefer 5Ah batteries, but still very good. All brushless tools is a nice touch. That impact fluctuates in price, I got mine for $168.
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sharkytm posted:That's a solid deal. I'd prefer 5Ah batteries, but still very good. All brushless tools is a nice touch. That impact fluctuates in price, I got mine for $168. Yeah, I'd probably watch it via camelcamelcamel and get it when it drops a few bucks. Was closer to $168 when I first looked at it.
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