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FYI: the DeWalt 60v string trimmer is no joke.
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Ya? ...in similar news, one of my dewalt 20v packs just...died. Like, open connection completely died. By my reading it's still under the warranty, but I wonder if it's worth dealing with the warranty department, versus just getting a battery geek to look at it? Also I bought a 20v blower, and it's pretty great. Sooo nice to ditch the cord finally.
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Jun 23, 2017 05:18
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Yep. I got one for my dad for Father's Day and it just showed up. One nice thing about electric is that the motor is right on the head, and the battery is all the way at the back, so it's nicely balanced and easy to maneuver. On top of that, it's got all kinds of rear end. I have a nice Echo trimmer and, I can't say if the Dewalt 60V has more or less power, but it's near as makes no difference. The thing is beastly in its cutting. Plus the convenience of just picking it up and using it, instead of 2 cycle gas, warmup, all that nonsense? It's the way to go. quote:Also I bought a 20v blower, and it's pretty great. Sooo nice to ditch the cord finally. I got the 20v blower myself last month. And I got dad the 60V. The 20v is perfectly reasonable for normal suburban use -- clippings and dirt clean-up, but, even though it moves a lot of air, it's not tremendously powerful. The 60V, though, again... that's another story. It is MUCH more powerful in every way. The only down side to the 60V is that the air intake is on the right side of the tool, so if you're left handed, you'll continually be blocking the air inlet or your pants will be getting sucked onto it.
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Jun 23, 2017 14:50
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I recently got a 20V blower suuuuuper cheap bare on eBay (like $20) to match the B&D trimmer I have, since it came with 2 batteries. It is super light and perfect for clearing the driveway and sidewalk of grass clippings after mowing. I'd never get rid of my corded blower for leaf duty, but for light work it is perfect.
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Jun 23, 2017 14:52
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nmfree posted:If you're going to get a set from HF, you might as well spend $8 more and get the iGaging set from Amazon. I have these and they're way better than anything you'll find at HF. Their calipers and micrometers are both really good. No battery drain like the really cheap ones, and the accuracy is great.
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Jun 23, 2017 15:15
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Seminal Flu posted:Yep. I got one for my dad for Father's Day and it just showed up. One nice thing about electric is that the motor is right on the head, and the battery is all the way at the back, so it's nicely balanced and easy to maneuver. On top of that, it's got all kinds of rear end. I have a nice Echo trimmer and, I can't say if the Dewalt 60V has more or less power, but it's near as makes no difference. The thing is beastly in its cutting. Plus the convenience of just picking it up and using it, instead of 2 cycle gas, warmup, all that nonsense? It's the way to go. Good to know. I'd go that way if I had to replace the old husqvarna....I only burn about a half tank per cutting so I bet the 60v would work perfectly for me. Although RE: mixing gas...gently caress that, Trufuel or whatever premixed fuel goes on sale often enough. Plus it seems like everything runs better on it. That's probably my fault, cause I mix a little oil heavy to be "safe" (dumb)
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Jun 23, 2017 16:18
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Any deals on ratchet straps out there? Just gave my set to some friends that were moving.
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Jun 24, 2017 04:08
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QuarkMartial posted:Any deals on ratchet straps out there? Just gave my set to some friends that were moving. They're almost disposable, and the HF ones are functional, so I just buy those.
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Jun 24, 2017 04:14
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eddiewalker posted:They're almost disposable, and the HF ones are functional, so I just buy those. Hmm, that's okay I guess but have you got any that are hellafunctional? Or is that what HF actually stands for? 
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Jun 24, 2017 09:42
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cakesmith handyman posted:Hmm, that's okay I guess but have you got any that are hellafunctional? I have both the HF and Home Depot HDx and prefer the latter. They were close enough in price too.
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Jun 24, 2017 13:10
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cakesmith handyman posted:Hmm, that's okay I guess but have you got any that are hellafunctional?
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Jun 24, 2017 15:03
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I picked up this bundle on Amazon. Makita XDT13 brushless impact driver, XPH12 brushless hammer drill/driver, two 4.0AH batteries, a 5.0AH battery, charger, and USB power cap for $299: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YNZKF5 Replacing a cheap Masterforce 12V lithium set. Been using them a bunch doing house and garage projects, and I can't believe I haven't upgraded before now. And the 4AH batteries run for-loving-ever. Next tool in the lineup will probably be one of the 1/2" impacts, most likely the smaller one. It'll be handy for portability, and I have air impacts for anything that's really stuck. The case it comes with isn't spectacular, but it holds the two tools with batteries attached and the charger without issue. And for anyone looking for decent inexpensive socket sets, look at the Tekton sets. I snagged a 1/4" drive set for doing light assembly stuff at work, and I'm impressed with it for $36. Ratchet has a decent feel, the case holds everything together well, and it doesn't skip any sizes.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RCYX504
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Jun 24, 2017 16:23
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InitialDave posted:The cheapass ones you included with my Secret Santa a while back are still going. One of the ratchet mechanisms fell apart completely, but they're still in semi-regular use strapping things down in the Landie. Ha, cool. Did the comedy horn get fitted to anything? Did it actually work thinking of that...
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Jun 24, 2017 18:45
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angryrobots posted:
It's definitely worth trying to get a replacement. They may send you a UPS label to ship the broken one to the closest service center, but they will probably send you a new one without fuss.
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Jun 24, 2017 19:16
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Any recs for a pack of disposable utility blades? Any more than 50-100 in a pack is overkill for my usage.
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Jun 24, 2017 19:30
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I get these serrated ones from Home Depot they only come in a 5 pack, but they last 4-5 x as long as regular ones. I used to change blades once or twice a week now I do it about once a month. I use them for general cardboard box and paper flour/sugar bag opening.
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Jun 24, 2017 19:44
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Had to run to Lowe's for something unrelated and ended up grabbing a set of straps while I was there.
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Jun 24, 2017 19:49
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cakesmith handyman posted:Ha, cool. Did the comedy horn get fitted to anything? Did it actually work thinking of that...
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Jun 24, 2017 20:22
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SefFpse8uGY
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Jun 24, 2017 20:27
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Thumposaurus posted:I get these serrated ones from Home Depot they only come in a 5 pack, but they last 4-5 x as long as regular ones. I used to change blades once or twice a week now I do it about once a month. I use them for general cardboard box and paper flour/sugar bag opening. I forgot to say I tend to mainly use them on cardboard, so thanks. Can the serrated ones be used to cleanly cut a tight arc without ripping? Last time I was using my knife, it was to make some cardboard templates at work to check how proposed brackets would fit up before getting them manufactured.
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Jun 24, 2017 22:01
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QuarkMartial posted:Any deals on ratchet straps out there? Just gave my set to some friends that were moving. I generally only use the really wide yellow ones, the little ones get too twisted too easy and frustrate me.
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Jun 25, 2017 01:32
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Generally ones that are intended for the transport industry come on sale from time to time and are sooo much better than the cheap lovely ones from China. I've got Beaver branded ones here (dunno if they're an AU only thing or global) but ive got em in 75mm x 6m 2500kg, 35mm x 6m 1000kg and 25mm x 4m 500kg ratings. I prefer em cos they have a hook at keeper rather than just a hook which tends to fall off when your on the other side of the trailer trying to tighten the bastards up.  That and the ratchet assemblies arent made from recycled milo tins and wont bend as soon as you put some load on them. For just attaching small things to a roof rack or something like that, Fasty Straps are my go to strap of choice. You can get em STUPID tight without too much effort. http://fasty.com.au/
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Jun 25, 2017 03:52
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I need to buy a bigger hammer tomorrow to beat on some infuriating things (suspension components.) I've been using random cheap claw hammers or a 1lb dead blow but that is proving insufficient. How big should I go, keeping in mind I need to work in confined spaces?
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Jun 25, 2017 06:43
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monsterzero posted:I need to buy a bigger hammer tomorrow to beat on some infuriating things (suspension components.) I think it's a 3 lb. mini-sledge from HF (yellow handle) that I use. Works well and is compact.
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Jun 25, 2017 06:59
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Jun 25, 2017 15:07
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Uthor posted:I forgot to say I tend to mainly use them on cardboard, so thanks. Can the serrated ones be used to cleanly cut a tight arc without ripping? Last time I was using my knife, it was to make some cardboard templates at work to check how proposed brackets would fit up before getting them manufactured. They should handle it just fine. They aren't super fine serrations more like the edge of a bread knife, but the parts between the "teeth" are like normal razor blade edge. 
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Bought the makita 12v cordless 3/8 impact gun on amazon for $130 and finally got to try it out today while sorting out an issue on a buddy's car. Had planned on breaking the lugs on his rear wheels free with a breaker bar, then running them off with this. Of course like idiots we forgot to do this before lifting the car and were stuck taking them off in the air so we decided this would be a good test for the gun. Broke all 10 that we had torqued to 90 ft/lbs about 30 minutes prior free with minimal fuss. Putting them back on was also a fuckload easier, since running them on and giving it 1-2 braps set them close enough for a quick pass with a proper torque wrench for final tightening once it was on the ground. Only real complaint is that the retaining ring thingy on the 3/8 drive sticks out too far for the 3/8 sockets I currently have, so I wound up ordering a 12 piece set of gearwrench impact sockets for $26 shipped at work. Heres to hoping they fit, otherwise I'm going to gently file down that ring until they do. Outside of that, this thing is light, powerful enough to do what I need it for and looks tiny enough to fit wherever I want to shove it. A++ would buy again. Horrible goony hamfist included for size reference purposes. 
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Cop Porn Popper posted:Bought the makita 12v cordless 3/8 impact gun on amazon for $130 and finally got to try it out today while sorting out an issue on a buddy's car. I love mine. Have the drill and impact drill and they all work great.
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I looked at getting that kit while it was on sale for a hundred bucks and getting the bare impact gun for $70, but couldn't justify it to myself when I have a perfectly good ryobi 18v drill sitting around I can use. Maybe one day in the future if it still comes with that kickin' rad case.
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Work just bought me the Milwaukee 3/4" M18 impact gun. Things got something stupid like 1180ft/lb of undo torque! We're contemplating using it to see how tight we can get the lug nuts on the bosses car.
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Jun 28, 2017 03:23
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I *need* a picture of that gun.
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Jun 28, 2017 11:17
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Cop Porn Popper posted:Bought the makita 12v cordless 3/8 impact gun on amazon for $130 and finally got to try it out today while sorting out an issue on a buddy's car. I've been keeping this in mind as I have the drill and 1/4" impact as well as whatever small size circular saw that was included free. Glad to see it's got enough power for that.
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It took about a full second of hammering to break them free, so its near the upper limit of what it can do. But still the marketing wankery was spot on with its rating of 80 ft/lbs and it did bust all 10 off without really complaining. Probably still gonna use a breaker bar for the initial break free, then run the lugs on and off with the impact like originally planned unless I forget before lifting the car again. 
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I've had the 12v Makita 3/8" drill and 1/4" impact for a few years, they held up well to my frequent abuse. The drill got a bit wobbly and the impact isn't as strong as other 12v tools I've compared it to (Dewalt and Milwaukee) but the kit was cheap on Black Friday. Switched over to 12v Milwaukee after nothing but good times with the 18v stuff.
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Jun 29, 2017 16:25
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Cop Porn Popper posted:It took about a full second of hammering to break them free, so its near the upper limit of what it can do. But still the marketing wankery was spot on with its rating of 80 ft/lbs and it did bust all 10 off without really complaining. Probably still gonna use a breaker bar for the initial break free, then run the lugs on and off with the impact like originally planned unless I forget before lifting the car again. I swear my Milwaukee 18v impact drill says it has over 200lbs but it won't break a lug nut loose. I know it's not an impact wrench, but 200lbs is 200lbs, right?
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Jun 29, 2017 16:28
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Yeah, a 200 ft/lb impact drill when hanging drywall or driving deck screws would be interesting. It would probably drive it into the Earth's mantle.
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Which is still ~124 ft-lb, but I think the little 1/4" hex to 3/8" or 1/2" square adapters don't help things either. My M12 3/8" impact does a better job on lug nuts than my M18 1/4" hex impact driver. Yes, I have my tools "backwards", I'd rather have the M18 as the wrench and the M12 as the hex driver.
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I bought the cheapest socket set at HF to stash at work so I can unbolt things without having to run to the shop and borrow tools. Holy hell, this is the cheapest, shittiest case I've ever seen. It's just a single very thin piece of plastic roughly molded into the shape of the sockets. It's super inaccurate and super flexible. Oh well, $5! https://www.harborfreight.com/40-piece-3-8-eighth-inch-and-1-4-quarter-inch-drive-socket-set-47902.html I also got the $2 multi screwdriver. Don't have an opinion on it, yet, but I'm annoyed that I could have gotten it for free if I waited three days.
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