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I used my new Ryobi 18v brushless impact driver last night to sink some large lugs into studs for a TV mount. I've never had an impact driver before - it was like watching a magic trick.
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SirPablo posted:I used my new Ryobi 18v brushless impact driver last night to sink some large lugs into studs for a TV mount. I've never had an impact driver before - it was like watching a magic trick. Lol yeah I resisted getting into that stuff for so long and when I finally did I was like "well poo poo this thing rules"
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Nov 21, 2023 18:41
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That thought of "fuuuuuck I struggled so long when this magic existed?"
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Nov 21, 2023 18:49
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Mr. Mambold posted:Do you really need a laser level for these projects? 
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Nov 21, 2023 19:10
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H110Hawk posted:That thought of "fuuuuuck I struggled so long when this magic existed?" exactly. I was hardcore in the camp of "I can do this with a corded drill, it's NBD" for so so so long.
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Nov 21, 2023 19:47
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gently caress that, I jumped the second I got an opportunity at an impact driver. My chest hair grew 3x thicker that day. BRRRRAAARRRPPPPPPPPPPPPPP 
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Nov 21, 2023 19:54
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H110Hawk posted:That thought of "fuuuuuck I struggled so long when this magic existed?"   
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Nov 21, 2023 20:20
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I need this shirt I can’t even wear it anywhere and I need it
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Nov 21, 2023 20:21
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Mr. Mambold posted:Do you really need a laser level for these projects? Heck, I haven't kept up, maybe they're as cheap as a 4' one now. It makes it easier - I can hold the object being installed and the appropriate tool for installation at the same time without a janky level balancing routine. I also like shiny new things and they’re about $60 CAD…🤷🏻♂️
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Nov 21, 2023 20:37
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MrAmazing posted:Does anyone have any suggestions on a Black Friday laser level? Right now I’m leaning towards a Bosch gll30 as the price is good and reviews seem okay. I have what is probably an older model Bosch GLL25, and it's perfectly fine for those sorts of indoor uses like hanging pictures and shelves where you just need a horizontal line along one wall or spanning a corner of two walls. It quickly becomes useless outdoors in daylight, even in cloudy conditions. These things are pretty simple, so a 6-letter brand knock-off from Amazon might also be perfectly adequate (indoors) for less money. I eventually bought a knock-off 3-plane green laser https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4NL5LJB/ for larger indoor projects where I want the line to span more than 90 degrees that the GLL25/30 does, and the brighter green lines are really nice. And I bought a rotating red Bosch 165ft unit with receiver for outdoor projects because that's how these things go.
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Nov 21, 2023 21:09
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CommonShore posted:exactly. I was hardcore in the camp of "I can do this with a corded drill, it's NBD" for so so so long. I was converted when I was building a work bench with a guy at work. He was using an impact and I had a corded drill. Corded drill worked great except for all the screw heads I twisted of. But goddam if it didn't screw them fuckers in when they didn't break, which was most of them. Guy I worked with was driving 10 screws for every one that I successfully got all the way in.
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Nov 22, 2023 00:08
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looking for recommendations for a spoke shaver. shinto rasp and draw knife. i dont need top of the line, but i also dont want a cheapo set. thanks in advance
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My Spirit Otter posted:shinto rasp You might have to specify the purpose but in case it's for general wood shaping: I have the basic (?) one and will forever sing its praises.
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Nov 22, 2023 02:35
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Motronic posted:How dare you ask such a thing in the tool thread. 
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Nov 22, 2023 02:59
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MrAmazing posted:It makes it easier - I can hold the object being installed and the appropriate tool for installation at the same time without a janky level balancing routine. That's pretty cheap.
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My Spirit Otter posted:looking for recommendations for a spoke shaver. shinto rasp and draw knife. i dont need top of the line, but i also dont want a cheapo set. thanks in advance The Veritas spokeshave is really nice...it's top of the line but well worth it. Otherwise I'd probably recommend vintage as I had a newer Stanley that was trash. I also have a vintage draw knife and would recommend that route as well.
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My draw knife is an old lawnmower blade with a reprofiled edge and some plywood handles. It sucks as bad as you think.
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SirPablo posted:I used my new Ryobi 18v brushless impact driver last night to sink some large lugs into studs for a TV mount. I've never had an impact driver before - it was like watching a magic trick.
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Nov 22, 2023 13:23
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MrAmazing posted:It makes it easier - I can hold the object being installed and the appropriate tool for installation at the same time without a janky level balancing routine. You hold the level in place and strike a light pencil line, and mount whatever to the line Laser levels are best for aligning stuff over medium-long distances, like if you want pictures to be level along a wall or when installing cabinets, stuff like that. Using one to hang a picture or closet shelves is more trouble than it’s worth, and i think you’d get worse results than just using a level. That said — the Bosch you linked works great, I have it and no issues. Highly recommend the tripod with it. I know people that use the knock off amazon laser levels professionally to good effect but I’m always nervous about cheaping out on precision measurement tools.
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Nov 22, 2023 14:32
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Sounds like you're in the need of wall clamps. 
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The only thing I regret from my laser level purchase is not spending a bit more on the green one that can be used outdoors.
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Nov 22, 2023 16:49
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I picked up this (https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Cordless-Handheld-Included-DCV501HB/dp/B09YXZ4L8T) Dewalt vacuum that works like a stick vacuum too and it's been pretty impressive so far. I just did my entire garage and I was surprised how well the rolling attachment worked on the floors.
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Nov 22, 2023 17:00
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Ok Comboomer posted:I need this shirt 30% off with VIPBF23, also comes (  ) in white.But yeah, I'm 44 and beige, where tf do I wear that?
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wandler20 posted:I picked up this (https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Cordless-Handheld-Included-DCV501HB/dp/B09YXZ4L8T) Dewalt vacuum that works like a stick vacuum too and it's been pretty impressive so far. I just did my entire garage and I was surprised how well the rolling attachment worked on the floors. Yeah? Ok I was like 90% sold on it but you’ve convinced me. I’ve seen people hang it from their belt and use it as dust control with other tools. E: 
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The Top G posted:Yeah? Ok I was like 90% sold on it but you’ve convinced me. I’ve seen people hang it from their belt and use it as dust control with other tools. drat, that's brilliant! I honestly haven't used it outside of a stick vac so far but it seemed to have really good suction.
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The Top G posted:Yeah? Ok I was like 90% sold on it but you’ve convinced me. I’ve seen people hang it from their belt and use it as dust control with other tools. Guess I need to dig up the belt clip I never installed, that's a genius way to use that little vacuum.
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Trabant posted:You might have to specify the purpose but in case it's for general wood shaping: I have the basic (?) one and will forever sing its praises. my concern with this rasp, is that the pictures make it look kind of cheap and low quality. i might also just have reservations because i dont really like online shopping because you cant see what youre getting until too late Meow Meow Meow posted:The Veritas spokeshave is really nice...it's top of the line but well worth it. Otherwise I'd probably recommend vintage as I had a newer Stanley that was trash. I also have a vintage draw knife and would recommend that route as well. thanks for suggesting the vintage route because you allowed me to find this bad boy 
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After 10 years of abuse my 1/4 drive Milwaukee impact driver finally turned in to a drill (it'll spin...... sometimes) and I had to go out and buy a new one today. Picked up a new 1/4 drive m18 fuel driver: https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/Products/2953-20 I look forward to the next 10 or more years of beating the hell out of it. I have a feeling that the old one was on its way out for a while as the last bunch of times I Things it did battle with: Hundreds, or maybe thousands of wood screws from 1-6 inches in length. Stuck bolts of all sizes Wire brushes cleaning threads 3+ inch hole saws Countless self tapping/drilling screws A shitload of lag bolts, "Oops! Forgot to do a pilot hole in this wet wood" Chasing rusty 7/8" 14 threads with a tap welded to a socket. Various brake parts and some suspension pieces of varying rustiness. Lug nuts Countless random nuts and bolts loosened and tightened Drilling through steel, wood aluminum The ground when I dropped it A bunch of other poo poo I probably don't remember Time to pour out a 40 pack of deck screws for the fallen.
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MrAmazing posted:Does anyone have any suggestions on a Black Friday laser level? Right now I’m leaning towards a Bosch gll30 as the price is good and reviews seem okay. I bought some gibberish Amazon brand 3-plane one and it's great for indoor use, have not tried it outdoors. Checked it with a water level and it was dead flat out to at least 20 feet. It came with some "safety glasses" that I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole and a link to an apk hosted on sextoy.biz that I could use to turn it on and off if I wanted to have my bank account instantly compromised.
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My Spirit Otter posted:my concern with this rasp, is that the pictures make it look kind of cheap and low quality. i might also just have reservations because i dont really like online shopping because you cant see what youre getting until too late That one's really legit, had it for years. But both Woodcraft and Rockler carry some, if you have those stores nearby. I think Woodcraft carries that brand specifically. That said, you can always order one from Amazon and return it if you feel it's of poor quality. Jeff Bezos doesn't give a gently caress, why should you?
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My Spirit Otter posted:my concern with this rasp, is that the pictures make it look kind of cheap and low quality. i might also just have reservations because i dont really like online shopping because you cant see what youre getting until too late Good rasps for a reasonable price are really hard to come by these days, they aren't what they used to be. A Shinto rasp gives you something that's decent quality for way less than something equivalent. I use mine all the time, the only thing I don't like about it is it doesn't have a rounded profile option so you can't really do inside curves with it. For anything you'd use a flat rasp for though it's great for the money.
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I needed to replace the cord on a circular saw and I wanted to replace it with a ~25’ 12ga cord. I can’t find any purpose made “power tool cord” for that though. Could I just repurpose a good extension cord? If I reuse the strain relief it ought to functionally be the same, no?oXDemosthenesXo posted:Guess I need to dig up the belt clip I never installed, that's a genius way to use that little vacuum. Yeah before I saw that I was like “wtf is the belt clip for  ” haha .. of course you can hook it up to tools w dust port too and have mobile dust collection. It’ll be nice to run a corded tool and a vacuum at the same time without worrying about tripping the breaker
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The Top G posted:I needed to replace the cord on a circular saw and I wanted to replace it with a ~25’ 12ga cord. I can’t find any purpose made “power tool cord” for that though. Could I just repurpose a good extension cord? If I reuse the strain relief it ought to functionally be the same, no? Why not just put a normal length cord on it and run an extension cord? Or just have a dedicated extension cord you never unhook from your normal length cord?
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H110Hawk posted:Why not just put a normal length cord on it and run an extension cord? Or just have a dedicated extension cord you never unhook from your normal length cord?
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The Top G posted:I needed to replace the cord on a circular saw and I wanted to replace it with a ~25’ 12ga cord. I can’t find any purpose made “power tool cord” for that though. Could I just repurpose a good extension cord? If I reuse the strain relief it ought to functionally be the same, no? youre looking for 12/2 SOOW wire
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Cut off your cords, replace them with 6" pigtails and locking connectors. Best thing I ever did in my shop. I have a 8'', a 12', and a 25' cord and just bring the tool to the cord. The 8' is at my workbench and tied to a vacuum hose, so there's always vac available with it too.
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lol if you didn’t grow up in a corded electric tool household with a big yard and a fuckton of trees where doing any yard work except running the lawnmower, which was gas, required unspooling 200’ of orange power cable like the leaf blower is a goddamn Evangelion (still the best way to leaf blower IMO. My dad has an EGO blower and it’s an absolute flop compared to the red Toro plug-in blowervac model that hasn’t seen a redesign in like a decade and a half)
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H110Hawk posted:Why not just put a normal length cord on it and run an extension cord? Or just have a dedicated extension cord you never unhook from your normal length cord? The 8’ standard cord is clearly too short and is only used to save manufacturing costs. If the plan is to have a dedicated extension attached to it all the time anyways, why not just install a longer cord from the jump? stealie72 posted:Yeah, storing a saw with a 25 foot cord seems like a pain in the rear end. Couple wide loops, thread it through the handle, keep it in a 5gal bucket with any saw accessories. No big deal. My Spirit Otter posted:youre looking for 12/2 SOOW wire Doing that with a female end is looking like the best option. I’d need 12/3 though for the ground, I believe tracecomplete posted:Cut off your cords, replace them with 6" pigtails and locking connectors. Best thing I ever did in my shop. Not a bad idea either but I’d worry I’d forget the extension cord at home. Although the mental image of trying to work with a circ saw with a 6” cord plugged into the outlet is very funny  Bosch had a similar idea with their Twist Lok set up:  You just stick the extension cord right in the back. I dunno why it never caught on .. Hell, if anything you figure manufacturers would be all over it given that it would save the cost of a cord
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The Top G posted:Bosch had a similar idea with their Twist Lok set up: That’s how my plug-in leafblower works
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The Top G posted:Doing that with a female end is looking like the best option. I’d need 12/3 though for the ground, I believe 12/2 includes a ground. in wire sizing, the first number is the size of the conductor and the second number indicates how many insulated conductors are in the cable. in north america, that'd be your black and white plus a ground, a 12/3 would be the same plus a red wire. soow is whats used in the contracting/industrial world to replace hosed up tool cords.
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