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DrBouvenstein posted:I mean, if I researched every company I bought stuff from, I'm sure I'd find out they all donate to chud causes in some capacity cause they all just want lower taxes and regulations. Don’t forget the 13th amendment specifically sanctioned certain forms of slavery, of which the us government has codified into law that they must buy from for-profit prison labor when replacing stuff like furniture or using translation services!  Rutibex posted:Cords > Batteries I’ve been actively replacing all my corded tools and donating or giving away the old ones. Even air tools —I recently donated my pneumatic impact wrench because battery is where it’s at. Even my lawnmower and chainsaw are battery powered—the future is now
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good jovi posted:It’s fun to rub and smells good.
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Finally had a good reason to use the work light I got for Christmas, it beats the hell out of the old tungsten wired work light I have and lights up the entire drat attic. I appreciated the feature that let it hang/sit on a 2x4 without issue.
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I just bought a Einhell "1.6Hp 24L Oil Free Compressor + 5Pc Airtool Kit 230V". https://www.toolstation.com/einhell-16hp-24l-oil-free-compressor-5pc-airtool-kit/p57053 It's (as the name suggests) 1.6hp (1200W) motored compressor with an 8 bar max pressure, holds 24L and has a 180 litre/m suction capacity. 1. It comes with a 1/4" air hose, which isn't long enough, and too stiff and "coil-ey" IMO when I'm using the air gun to dry my motorcycle/fill in the tyres (it was great for this!). Should I get a longer, braided 1/2" air hose to not "restrict" any tools I may buy in the future, as well as to be easier to use? 2. What cheap-ish air tools do you guys recommend in general? They are relatively cheap in the UK, particularly used on ebay, but not too much of a variety. Other power tools I already own: 12V Bosch Impact Driver 12V Bosch Hammer Drill 12V Bosch Jigsaw 18V Makita Circular Saw Corded Bosch Hammer Drill (homegamer version, it's OK but takes ages to get through stone). Corded Makita Random Orbital Sander Corded Makita Belt Sander Corded Sheppach shop vac Corded Track saw
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The only air tools I own are a brad nailer and crown stapler, but I'm primarily focused on woodworking.
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I do some woodworking too, if that helps...
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Jan 17, 2021 19:51
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A good air hose is a worthwhile investment, but 1/2" seems overkill for a compressor that size. Anything that can benefit from 1/2" over 3/8" is going to be too much tool for that compressor to run well.
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Over the years I’ve been purging my air tools for battery operated ones. Impact wrench, pneumatic wrench, die grinder, paint sprayer for an airless paint sprayer. The only thing I use mine for anymore is blowing air, filling tires, and my full assortment of nailers. Can’t justify a battery operated nailer when I’ve got a full drawer of every size brad and trim nailer, and even some framing nailers I picked up at a garage sale. Imho pretty much everything air tools do, you can get an equivalent battery tool that is a lot less hassle and setup, though maybe not cheaper. If you can pick a battery ecosystem and start building up a collection there, otherwise I think the most useful/popular air tools are impact wrenches and brad nailers.
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Fair points. I'll stick to Makita LXT 18V then, aside from if I want to paint something or blow air into or onto something.IOwnCalculus posted:A good air hose is a worthwhile investment, but 1/2" seems overkill for a compressor that size. Anything that can benefit from 1/2" over 3/8" is going to be too much tool for that compressor to run well. Right, but I'll definitely be switching out this bargain basement 1/4" hose for something better. If I'm buying a new hose, shouldn't I get a 1/2" one so that it's futureproof in case I want a bigger compressor in the future, or will too wide a hose hurt this puny compressor and I should get a 3/8" one instead? Also, the connectors are all "standard", "euro style" 1/4inch ones I believe, on the air gun and the sprayer and the compressor, if that affects anything...
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so whats the best thing to put on my table saw table that lives in the garage in the northeast. I assume I need to put something on it occasionally to prevent it from turning into a rusty table.
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tater_salad posted:so whats the best thing to put on my table saw table that lives in the garage in teh northeast. I assume I need to put somethign on it occasionally to prevent it from turning into a rusty table. renaissance wax https://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Wax-Polish-200-ml/dp/B0012S1XBO/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=renaissance+wax&qid=1611864946&sr=8-2 Thin layer of wax will protect it. The can of renaissance wax lasts forever and smells good IMO but I am sure any ol wax will work.
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tater_salad posted:so whats the best thing to put on my table saw table that lives in the garage in the northeast. I assume I need to put something on it occasionally to prevent it from turning into a rusty table. I’ll second “wax” (I use Johnson, but paste wax is paste wax.) I’ll add that I also keep a (trimmed down) sheet of plywood on the top surface when I’m not using it, which has also been an enormous help. I’m in DC (FWIW humidity-wise.)
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Discernibly Turgid posted:I’ll second “wax” (I use Johnson, but paste wax is paste wax.) I’ll add that I also keep a (trimmed down) sheet of plywood on the top surface when I’m not using it, which has also been an enormous help. I’m in DC (FWIW humidity-wise.) for now I"m keeping some plastic on it because it's winter and cold is low humidity.. It's 15 degrees today. but once spring hits it'll be moist and rust prone time.
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Oh man, had some really great Craigslist luck the past week. Got a small benchtop drill press for $40, a big Ryobi spindle sander for $30, and a loving Festool Domino (the whole set with various guides), plus a systainer full of dominoes and cutters, AND a Festool dust extractor for $1000. Extra bags for the extractor too! I'd been wanting a biscuit joiner for a project for a while but this is going to be way more fun.
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lol $1000 is a deal. I guess its dowels for me 
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Rutibex posted:lol $1000 is a deal. I guess its dowels for me Yeah, it's still insanely expensive. I've sold a bunch of CCG stuff the last month or two though so felt like treating myself.
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Rutibex posted:lol $1000 is a deal. I guess its dowels for me Can't find the graphic anymore, but someone (years ago) made a visual chart where they would take a Festool tool, and then show what comparable quality tool you could buy, along with how many accessories for the same price. The best was either the Router and a Bosh router, router table, plunge base, guides, and a 50 piece blade set, or the RO Sander and Three Makita RO sanders. Still, the Domino system is apparently the biggest furniture-making game changer out there.
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Blistex posted:Still, the Domino system is apparently the biggest furniture-making game changer out there. It's handy. I paid $650 for an old beat up one (with a bent fence) and a new systainer with dominos and spare cutter, and that was a deal.
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Aw man how did I miss this thread for so long? Just bought myself a Greenworks lawn dethatcher from their 20% off sale. Just waiting for the last of my leaves to fall and my lawn to drain all the rain we've seen here in NorCal to clean my dirty-rear end lawn up. The previous owners just had a landscaping service mow/trim and that's it. There's so much junk sitting on the base of the grass, so the grass is a bit thin. On another note, I think I've reached critical mass on my DeWalt collection. I saw those buy a tool, get a tool of your choice for free deals over Black Friday and couldn't really convince myself that I would actually use anything that I didn't have yet besides maybe a sander, although I do have a corded Ryobi sander. I've got their standard 20V XR leaf blower, and every time I bust it out, my toddlers just want to play with it. I could probably go for the job site one that blows at 135mph vs 90 and use that while they do their thing with the other one 
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Is there a recommended budget/entry level table saw? I have an old Ryobi I bought >10 years ago and it's trashed so I'd like to get something a little better. I have a bunch of DIY home projects planned this year but after that it will only will get used maybe once or twice a year normally. Looking to keep it under $400 if possible.
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:I've got their standard 20V XR leaf blower, and every time I bust it out, my toddlers just want to play with it. I could probably go for the job site one that blows at 135mph vs 90 and use that while they do their thing with the other one
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It’s unreal how many pictures I have of them using it and laughing hysterically. You can put a ball in the tube and launch it too. They also love wheeling around my Garden Weasel acorn picker-upper. And also throwing handfuls of acorns everywhere after I fill a 5gal bucket with them.
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FCKGW posted:Is there a recommended budget/entry level table saw? I have an old Ryobi I bought >10 years ago and it's trashed so I'd like to get something a little better. I have a bunch of DIY home projects planned this year but after that it will only will get used maybe once or twice a year normally. Looking to keep it under $400 if possible. Pretty much every portable table saw sucks and is (more) dangerous. The exceptions are the Sawstop contractor saw (lol money) and the Dewalt portables.
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NomNomNom posted:Pretty much every portable table saw sucks and is (more) dangerous. The exceptions are the Sawstop contractor saw (lol money) and the Dewalt portables. yeah you're kind of looking at that 599 price-range for a decent tablesaw. maybe look at a track-saw? If you're not using it very often get a good circular saw, a good track and some clamps. I've survived on a lovely skill saw for a long time. I'm about to be doing some shelving/ trim creation and other table saw related needs so I got one due to the fact I'll need to make repeated cuts at the same size.
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Placed my order for a Onefinity CNC Woodworker. My first large-ish hobby cnc machine. I now exist in a superposition of emotion where I am super excited but agonizing over the wait time.
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FCKGW posted:Is there a recommended budget/entry level table saw? I have an old Ryobi I bought >10 years ago and it's trashed so I'd like to get something a little better. I have a bunch of DIY home projects planned this year but after that it will only will get used maybe once or twice a year normally. Looking to keep it under $400 if possible. The /r/woodworking discord really like this saw: https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-Contractor-Saws-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Blade-15-Amp-Table-Saw/1001385562
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Does anyone have a quick and dirty tier list for machinist files and wood rasps, far as brands go? I'll probably go the "bang for my buck" route, but I'd like to know what to avoid as well as what Gucci poo poo to look out for secondhand Thanks!
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tater_salad posted:yeah you're kind of looking at that 599 price-range for a decent tablesaw. maybe look at a track-saw? If you're not using it very often get a good circular saw, a good track and some clamps. Ooo, good idea. I have a nice Milwaukee circular that would pair well with a track or guide, I think I'll go down that route for now.
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eighty-four merc posted:Does anyone have a quick and dirty tier list for machinist files and wood rasps, far as brands go? Rasps and files are very common second hand. You can find some really cool ones at pawn shops and ebay for very cheap. I would look around for old bargains before trying new.
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Get a file card if you get a file. It should help keep up performance, especially if it's used or dulling.
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hitze posted:The /r/woodworking discord really like this saw: https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-Contractor-Saws-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Blade-15-Amp-Table-Saw/1001385562 This is the saw I have... Liked it so much I bought it again because my ex sold mine.
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Auriou rasps are gucci
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What am I doing wrong with my impact driver? It seems to just be a custom hole-stripping tool that comes in the combo pack with the cordless drill. I always have better luck using the cordless drill and setting the clutch instead of trying to finesse the screw in exactly tight enough but not just a hair more which totally strips the wood. Lots of good builders on youtube swear by them, so I think I'm just missing something about the technique. Is it because I'm only screwing into pine? I'm not building fine furniture, just slapping together shop furniture.
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Erwin posted:What am I doing wrong with my impact driver? It seems to just be a custom hole-stripping tool that comes in the combo pack with the cordless drill. I always have better luck using the cordless drill and setting the clutch instead of trying to finesse the screw in exactly tight enough but not just a hair more which totally strips the wood. Lots of good builders on youtube swear by them, so I think I'm just missing something about the technique. Is it because I'm only screwing into pine? I'm not building fine furniture, just slapping together shop furniture. Are you using the trigger as an on/off switch? There is finesse to be learned with the speed control there.
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what size are the fasteners you are driving into said pine, what impact driver are you using/what speed is it set to.
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Any screw I normally use with an impact driver would just continue through the wood or split it before stripping the hole. I am not a skilled anything and, while I’ve stripped many threads in metal and plastic, it’s not something I recall running into with an impact driver in wood. Maybe you’re using it on screws where it’s just overkill? Or the pilot holes are too big?
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Choice of screw definitely matters. Something like spax is self drilling and will chew right through your piece. A drywall screw will snap or the bit will cam out of the head. If you're using cheap screws you need to predrill a hole in your piece first to avoid splits.
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Pushing into the fastener with the palm of your hand and controlling torque with the trigger takes a bit to get used to.
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