Hardcore Power Tool Porn

[danski]

In 10.8v I got a GSR 10.8-2 and a GDR 10.8. They're lovely little tools, they really feel like an extension of my hands if that makes sense. Really useful in fiddly spaces and I couldn't quite believe how ferocious the impact driver is for such a tiny little device I went to 18v too because I wanted a combi drill for jobs where I want to do a few fixings in masonry and it's nice not to have to drag an SDS onto site, but I wasn't convinced a 10.8v would be up to it. Screwfix gave me a £10 off £100 spend voucher at the same time they were doing an offer for the combi with an impact driver, L-boxx and three batteries, so that was that

I'd really love one of these next (the new 36v SDS)...

...but it's hard to justify the spend right now (already have corded Bosch SDS and two old 24v that still run). I'll probably start replacing corded jigsaws and small grinders for 18v versions instead.

What happened to your other 4 GSRs? Wondering if you managed to burn any out and if so how much you use them.

Sorry for late reply…
One of the GSRs was the first model with the chuck (also had the original model with the 1/4" hex 'chuck') which I gave to my Dad when the newer, smaller model came out then the next three got replaced under warranty. Two were just playing up, no brake and erratic speed but the other had a dodgy chuck which didn't seem right for ages then one day after dropping it from waist height, it fell in two; chuck and body!

 

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Sorry for late reply…
One of the GSRs was the first model with the chuck (also had the original model with the 1/4" hex 'chuck') which I gave to my Dad when the newer, smaller model came out then the next three got replaced under warranty. Two were just playing up, no brake and erratic speed but the other had a dodgy chuck which didn't seem right for ages then one day after dropping it from waist height, it fell in two; chuck and body!

Sorry for the later reply

I've not *yet* had to go warranty but my usage is pretty light, it's me and my apprentice running Cat5e/6 and fibre in hotels lately so mostly fixings and route bores for that. Most of our kit is Light/Dynamicseries, maybe you need to be looking at Robustseries if you're into intensive stuff (or are very clumsy with tools ), but I think all of the 10.8v is classed as Lightseries. It's a bit vague.

I'd love some of that Robust shit but the price difference is painful.

 

[danski]

Sorry for the later reply

I've not *yet* had to go warranty but my usage is pretty light, it's me and my apprentice running Cat5e/6 and fibre in hotels lately so mostly fixings and route bores for that. Most of our kit is Light/Dynamicseries, maybe you need to be looking at Robustseries if you're into intensive stuff (or are very clumsy with tools ), but I think all of the 10.8v is classed as Lightseries. It's a bit vague.

I'd love some of that Robust shit but the price difference is painful.

The Bosch 10.8 is my light series. Got a load of Milwaukee M18 for the real work

 

[keybored]

Time to get a cross line laz0r (Pew! Pew!). I'm leaning towards Bosch or Dewalt going by what other people on sites use, any recommendations appreciated.

Also has anyone owned this Leica and not felt an urge to drop a Weighted Companion Cube on it?

 

[spitfire]

Holy god.....

 

[keybored]

Holy god.....

Indeed. They want $600k for it.

 

[spitfire]

Indeed. They want $600k for it.

bargain

 

[keybored]

Back on-topic, I picked up one of these last month from a German site; £150 delivered, in a case with no batteries or charger but I have all those anyway.

It is so light (for what it is)! And a lot more powerful than my old 24v drills.

If I wasn't kind of tied to Bosch (because of batteries/chargers) I'd have got this

DeWalt DCK206M2 Twin Pack 18 Volt 2 x 4.0Ah Li-Ion | Save 62% | UKToolCentre.co.uk

Great value with 2 x 4AH batteries, and the SDS drill is even more powerful than the Bosch (if a little heavier).

Of course it looks like a wasp fucked a Rubik's Cube, but that's DeWalt.

 

[danski]

Time to get a cross line laz0r (Pew! Pew!). I'm leaning towards Bosch or Dewalt going by what other people on sites use, any recommendations appreciated.

Also has anyone owned this Leica and not felt an urge to drop a Weighted Companion Cube on it?

I have one of those. Had it for about 5 years or so. It's very good. Does what I need. There are probably better ones available now and if I were to buy another, I'd make sure it could do a plumb dot/line.
Otherwise they are excellent as are most Leica tools.

 

[ignatious]

Time to get a cross line laz0r (Pew! Pew!). I'm leaning towards Bosch or Dewalt going by what other people on sites use, any recommendations appreciated.

I have had this Bosch one for a few years. I check it every once in a while but have never had to recalibrate and it's had a few falls. Good piece of kit. GLL 2-50 Professional Line Lasers Line Lasers | Bosch Professional

 

[Idaho]

Been destroying my house with this baby:

Goes through bricks and blocks like a hot knife through butter.

 

[keybored]

I have had this Bosch one for a few years. I check it every once in a while but have never had to recalibrate and it's had a few falls. Good piece of kit. GLL 2-50 Professional Line Lasers Line Lasers | Bosch Professional

I've been considering that one. A friend just bought a 2-15 with a tripod for a little over £100, not sure if the tripod is up to much though (seems flimsy) and I know I can pick up a 2-50 (sans tripod) for about the same price. Tempted.

 

[ignatious]

I've been considering that one. A friend just bought a 2-15 with a tripod for a little over £100, not sure if the tripod is up to much though (seems flimsy) and I know I can pick up a 2-50 (sans tripod) for about the same price. Tempted.

I don't have a tripod but there's usually something on site to prop it on if necessary (steps, platforms, etc). It comes with the stand which is magnetic so sticks to metal framing and also has a hole on it for hanging onto a screw or nail. The height can be easily adjusted so no need to get the screw/nail position too precise. I've used other similar lasers and I like the Bosch one best. Leica are a cut above and I have their distance measure but I don't think they're quite as durable and have always assumed they're aimed at the surveyor/architect market rather than the real worker.

 

[danski]

...have always assumed they're aimed at the surveyor/architect market rather than the real worker.

Oi!
I too have a Leica distance measure. Well above what I generally need but on that odd occasion it can get me out of a tight spot.
I actually love it when Surveyors/Architects/Estate Agents come round and get out their budget jobbies as I'll always offer a loan of my "real one"

A mate has that bosch one linked to above and I reckon if mine failed I'd go for one of those as it seemed pretty good but most importantly can give a mark on the ceiling directly above a mark on the floor.

 

[Boycey]

Had something of a splurge of late- working a lot and needed a metal chop saw:

and a jigsaw:

Which are both very useful and fun. Then a neighbour stuck a hilti dx150 up for 25 quid and i couldn't help myself. Black powder actuated nail guns are fucking awesome

 

[pogofish]

Recently got myself a handheld battery jigsaw - nothing particularly delightful the brand but it is fine for what I need. Had some substantial repairs in the kitchen to do when I was off last week.

It may be my Granddad and his lot ensuring I was taught the good-old ways of traditional joinery when I was young, so sawing was always done by hand with the right type of saw but why the fuck didn't I get myself one of these years ago!

I also got myself a new battery for my old Bosch drill - a pattern battery for around twelve quid. Bosch were wanting sixty-odd quid for a lower amperage replacement. Only a few quid short of replacing the whole drill.

Now I have my shed/workbench back in action and I'm fit to do stuff again, I could see myself going on a power tools binge soon. What's good just now?

 

[Crispy]

Teaser

 

[Boycey]

Teaser

Googled the model number- that's a fucking big panel saw very cool

 

[pogofish]

I think I need a bigger shed!

 

[Crispy]

Googled the model number- that's a fucking big panel saw very cool

Pride of place

Got these babies coming next

(mortiser and spindle moulder)

 

[Greebozz]

Sorry for lowering the tone

 

[Boycey]

Crispy - you have proper extractors?

 

[Crispy]

Crispy - you have proper extractors?

Yes. And we pre-plumbed the floor with a pipe for the tabe saw so it can be walked all the way round
We're going to try and build our own cyclone separator to save on filters/bags.

 

[Boycey]

Strong stuff. I'll have to come have a play. What sort of stuff are you making?

 

[Crispy]

Strong stuff. I'll have to come have a play. What sort of stuff are you making?

I'm not making a damn thing
But the woodworking guys have all sorts of plans.
When the childcare duties calm down a bit I might have some spare time to (funnily enough) make some speaker cabinets.

 

[ringo]

When the childcare duties calm down a bit I might have some spare time to (funnily enough) make some speaker cabinets.

There are few more satisfying things to build than speakers

 

[Crispy]

There are few more satisfying things to build than speakers

I still have these things which need new boxes. Wunna dese days...

 

[ringo]

Did you inherit them from Methuselah?

 

[Crispy]

Did you inherit them from Methuselah?

What you calling my dad?
They're wharfedales and still make a nice sound.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Many moons ago I used to work with my mate doing CNC engineering. He has some really nice kit now, and when I need anything machining I get to play with this baby



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