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Invalido posted:Are there any non-air die grinders that are any good?
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Invalido posted:Are there any non-air die grinders that are any good? Milwaukee has both an M12 and an M18 die grinder. Just from talking with the Milwaukee rep, the biggest problems are that the M12 eats batteries and doesn't have as much torque as an air grinder, and the M18 is big and awkward, especially with an "appropriately sized" battery. Apparently that comment means that the big one eats batteries too As far as air chisels, the smaller, cordless, SDS-max rotary hammers will do the job, but I don't know how well or how conveniently
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Apr 21, 2020 00:08
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boxen posted:Are we to the point where the standard advice for a given power tool is "buy cordless unless you specifically need corded for some reason?" Yes, becasue: StormDrain posted:changing ecosystems is pretty much dead if you stick with one of the major brands. None of the big brands would be brain-dead enough to come out with a new battery/tool system that is wholly incompatible with their existing lineup at this point. They're finding new ways to solve problems that weren't considered when they first designed their various battery systems. Dewalt has that Flexvolt setup that acts like an 18V battery in some tools and a 60V in tools that can handle it. Milwaukee came out with a new set of M18 packs that uses 21700s instead of 18650s, and if you own certain tools where these new larger packs don't fit, they'll treat it as a warranty issue and provide replacement parts. And on the "dead batteries" aspect, the only time I've run into battery life as an issue is my combination of a M18 weedwhacker and M18 yard blower. They came with a 9AH battery and I'd end up using one, waiting for the battery to charge, then using the other. I finally bit the bullet and got one of the new 21700 8AH packs to go with it and that problem is solved. I save my 1.5-2AH compact packs for my drills and impacts and pretty much never drain them on a single job. I'm at the point where my power tool purchasing falls into these categories: *Expected to use it so rarely that reliability and longevity are not concerns: corded, either cheap-rear end name brand or mid tier HF *Expected to use it more often than that but weight and/or cost are concerns: M12 *Need more power: M18 *One of the few things that electricity can't beat: Air (air hammer, die grinder, that's about it).
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Apr 21, 2020 00:23
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the spyder posted:While not a worm drive, this saw is awesome. https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XSR01Z Can confirm, I picked this up on a screaming Home Depot clearance deal (someone must have bought it online, realized it was too... much?, then returned it). This thing has cut most things I’ve thrown at it, though the hook is a little iffy for a saw its size.
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Apr 21, 2020 03:31
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Invalido posted:Are there any non-air die grinders that are any good? I've got a dewalt corded thats pretty good. I've had it for several years now. Admittedly, I don't use it that often, but its done everything I need it to do. Just make sure to spend the money on a good cutting/grinding tools for it. And make sure they're rated for the RPM. I've got some good quality carbides that came from fastenal. Man do they ever eat metal fast as gently caress.
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Apr 21, 2020 14:47
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bolind posted:
Trip report: went and put a bit of air in the car tires before an upcoming road trip. Worked beautifully!
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Apr 21, 2020 15:14
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bolind posted:Trip report: went and put a bit of air in the car tires before an upcoming road trip. Worked beautifully! Very cool, I've been waiting for Makita to come out with an LXT one. Guess it's going on my wishlist now. https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DMP180ZX
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Apr 21, 2020 15:25
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bolind posted:Trip report: went and put a bit of air in the car tires before an upcoming road trip. Worked beautifully! Only a bit? Deflate a tire completely and then fill it up. Report. please
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Apr 21, 2020 17:45
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Just got an email about Milwaukee ditching their M28 system for MX FUEL  I guess that answers the question about battery capacity for heavy drawing tools. Shame that they don't seem to be compatible with M28 or M18 tools though. If Dewalt had a better 12v system and more automotive/metalworking tools, I'd consider switching over to get those big batteries
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Apr 22, 2020 06:09
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What specifically is the DeWalt line missing? True about the 12v stuff....I have Milwaukee for that but DeWalt everything else. Their flexvolt stuff is real cool IMO.
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Apr 22, 2020 16:29
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Really, it's the ratchets, rattleguns, and the rest of 12v line that keep me in the tool system. The dual power, charger tools are also really nice to have around
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Apr 22, 2020 16:55
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wesleywillis posted:Only a bit? Deflate a tire completely and then fill it up. Report. I have the dewalt one and it's fantastic. I cannot recommend it enough. It's the kind of tool that's absurdly expensive for what it is but I would instantly buy another tomorrow if mine broke and I've used it way more than I would have expected. Anyway, I've used it to fill up a couple van tires (although not all the way, from 10psi to ~45 iirc). Here's the project farm on it though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkxpuzYggd4&t=420s Milwaukee is faster for regular car tires but seems like it's worse for truck tires. Also, Milwaukee is their m12 vs dewalt being the 20v.
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Apr 22, 2020 17:01
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The smaller of the two MX batteries has the same capacity as the largest flexvolt (and M18). The Bigger one is double the size and weighs 10lbs. That'll do, I suppose.
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Apr 22, 2020 17:10
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Project Farm is a hero.
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Apr 22, 2020 17:27
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Dewalt makes a wormdrive cordless: https://www.homedepot.com/p/303624517
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Apr 22, 2020 19:24
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MX is mostly marketed as a replacement for large tools that are still has powered. Serious interest from emergency services and the like... Or at least there was before this shitshow happened.
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Apr 22, 2020 20:56
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slidebite posted:MX is mostly marketed as a replacement for large tools that are still has powered. Serious interest from emergency services and the like... Or at least there was before this shitshow happened. That makes sense. I only saw a portable power source, a rotary hammer, and lights, so it looked like it was just a bigger version of M18 to complete with the 40v and 60v tools from Ryobi and Dewalt
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Apr 22, 2020 21:11
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I saw someone mention crows feet over in the "I did a thing today" thread. I know what crows feet are, but what are their general use? I can see using one with a torque wrench when you can't use a socket.
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Apr 24, 2020 19:35
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They're for fasteners in hard to reach locations where a socket can't fit or something is sticking through, like a nut on a long bolt or hydraulic fitting.
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Apr 24, 2020 19:44
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I bought some when working on hydraulics. You can't use sockets on hoses and sometimes don't have the room for a wrench. Crows feet let me get to the end of the hose, then run an extension and turn a wrench 6-8" further back. They also let me get in between ports on a manifold so I could tighten hoses in the center without having to pull all the other hoses off from the end.
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Apr 24, 2020 19:48
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Yep. You won't touch them the vast majority of the time, but when you need one? Can't beat it. I've also used one when I had to tighten a large jam nut on a suspension link without enough access to just use a cheater bar on an adjustable wrench.
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Apr 24, 2020 20:57
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And half the time when you think it's just what you need the drat thing won't fit anyway and you're back to turning a bolt 1/12 of a turn. Maybe it's just me.
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Apr 24, 2020 21:17
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StormDrain posted:And half the time when you think it's just what you need the drat thing won't fit anyway and you're back to turning a bolt 1/12 of a turn. put wrench on, turn until clunk flip wrench upside down, turn until clunk put wrench on, turn until clunk flip wrench upside down, turn until clunk put wrench on, turn until clunk flip wrench upside down, turn until clunk put wrench on, turn until clunk flip wrench upside down, turn until clunk put wrench on, turn until clunk flip wrench upside down, turn until clunk It's the worst.
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Apr 24, 2020 21:46
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meatpimp posted:put wrench on, turn until clunk Also it's fine threaded, greasy, you can't see it, and it takes 30 seconds of concentration to get your arm threaded through the right spot.
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Apr 24, 2020 22:06
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...and a raw edge of sheet metal is right at your knuckles on both extremes of movement
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Apr 24, 2020 22:18
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StormDrain posted:Also it's fine threaded, greasy, you can't see it, and it takes 30 seconds of concentration to get your arm threaded through the right spot. mod sassinator posted:...and a raw edge of sheet metal is right at your knuckles on both extremes of movement And you're cursing the stupid motherfucker that designed it without thinking about how to service it all the while.
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Apr 24, 2020 22:27
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And at some point the action of removing the wrench to flip and tighten actually undoes the fastener more than the past half a dozen tightenings and gently caress everything I need a shower beer.
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Apr 24, 2020 23:15
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Or when the nut slackens and you go to spin it with your fingers and it turns out the bolt is spinning too and you can't get a wrench on it because the only one that fits is in your other hand and after you figure out a solution, then the grime and rust in the threads overcomes your grip.
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Apr 25, 2020 00:39
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I sort of want to see someone design a machine or mechanical puzzle of some sort where everything is ALMOST easy to access, things where you can turn a nut JUUUUUST under 1/12 of a turn, or you can see a bolt but not get a wrench to it, etc. Edit: And no, I don't mean "lol just buy an Audi" or something.
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Apr 25, 2020 00:53
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Wasabi the J posted:Or when the nut slackens and you go to spin it with your fingers and it turns out the bolt is spinning too and you can't get a wrench on it because the only one that fits is in your other hand and after you figure out a solution, then the grime and rust in the threads overcomes your grip. Have you been watching me work on my old piece of poo poo? I have just air hammered out most of the bolts at this point.
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Apr 25, 2020 01:03
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boxen posted:I sort of want to see someone design a machine or mechanical puzzle of some sort where everything is ALMOST easy to access, things where you can turn a nut JUUUUUST under 1/12 of a turn, or you can see a bolt but not get a wrench to it, etc. Haha an escape room from hell, here's an old car... once it fires up you can leave.
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Apr 25, 2020 02:08
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mod sassinator posted:Haha an escape room from hell, here's an old car... once it fires up you can leave. Its a 1981 Chevette that was used as a rural mail carrier's work vehicle in Minnesota, and they weren't good at driving stick.
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Apr 25, 2020 02:13
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boxen posted:Its a 1981 Chevette that was used as a rural mail carrier's work vehicle in Minnesota, and they weren't good at driving stick. You're an absolute monster.
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Apr 25, 2020 02:23
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coupedeville posted:You're an absolute monster. Literally a car we had as a kid, except my dad drives stick just fine.
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Apr 25, 2020 02:34
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boxen posted:I sort of want to see someone design a machine or mechanical puzzle of some sort where everything is ALMOST easy to access, things where you can turn a nut JUUUUUST under 1/12 of a turn, or you can see a bolt but not get a wrench to it, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tjMDbS2nz0
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Apr 25, 2020 04:18
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I've solved that puzzle and while I think you're on the right track I believe it's less sadistic than boxen wants.
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Apr 25, 2020 05:01
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boxen posted:Literally a car we had as a kid, except my dad drives stick just fine. Heh, we had 2 stick chevettes when I was growing up. How were the floorpans?
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Apr 25, 2020 13:19
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re: angle grinders ... what size is best for general usage? I think I heard 4.5-5 at some point, but want to make sure I'm looking in the right direction.
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Apr 25, 2020 16:52
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In general, yes. Something that happens that many don't think of is that in addition to a 6+ grinder being physically larger to hold, the larger wheel can sometimes become an encumbrance if you need to reach into or work around something.
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Colostomy Bag posted:Heh, we had 2 stick chevettes when I was growing up. How were the floorpans? Lightweight and airy.
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