Hardcore Power Tool Porn
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ringo
Macaroni cheese controller
Ha, yes they go on foreverWhat you calling my dad?
They're wharfedales and still make a nice sound.
High Voltage
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Bumpity, bumpity, bump bump bump
Right chaps and chapesses - I "might" be in the market to replace my cheap 'n' cheerful, yet ancient B & Q Mac Allister cordless tool kit
This consists of:-
But would this be throwing good money after bad . . . might it be worth springing for a new cordless kit, but with more relevant tools - the hammer drill is a must as far as I'm concerned - I don't think that I've ever used the nailer apart from the initial "I wonder what this does" . . . PaChing . . . PaChing . . . PaChing . . . "Oo! that's useful" and promptly NEVER used it again
I like the idea of a saw, not necessarily circular, a reciprocating would do . . . I 'spose <sulk>
What about these "multi-cutter" do-dahs? Any good?
And which brand - having had a look back through this thread I don't think the Makita 500 x recharge cycles'll be much of a problem - but it is a bit naughty
And budget - I absolutely know that it's not going to be cheap like the B & Q thingy, but I felt that, even I, got value for money from it - but looking at ScrewFix, I realise that "going North" of £500 won't be difficult - Hmmm! what to do, what to do
Right chaps and chapesses - I "might" be in the market to replace my cheap 'n' cheerful, yet ancient B & Q Mac Allister cordless tool kit
This consists of:-
- Hammer drill
- Nailer
- Reciprocating saw
- Torch
- 2 x batteries
- 1 x charger
But would this be throwing good money after bad . . . might it be worth springing for a new cordless kit, but with more relevant tools - the hammer drill is a must as far as I'm concerned - I don't think that I've ever used the nailer apart from the initial "I wonder what this does" . . . PaChing . . . PaChing . . . PaChing . . . "Oo! that's useful" and promptly NEVER used it again
I like the idea of a saw, not necessarily circular, a reciprocating would do . . . I 'spose <sulk>
What about these "multi-cutter" do-dahs? Any good?
And which brand - having had a look back through this thread I don't think the Makita 500 x recharge cycles'll be much of a problem - but it is a bit naughty
And budget - I absolutely know that it's not going to be cheap like the B & Q thingy, but I felt that, even I, got value for money from it - but looking at ScrewFix, I realise that "going North" of £500 won't be difficult - Hmmm! what to do, what to do
danski
Half moon dog
Would depend on the volume and type of work to a degree. Obviously day in day out usage needs high capacity batteries and pro tools whereas occasional DIY usage not so much.
A lot of Pro brands do lower voltage ranges with tools that are as good as their full size counterparts but are physically smaller and with lower capacity batteries which means they can't do as much but are definitely competent and better than DIY brands.
Bosch do a 10.8v range, Milwaukee 12v, Makita 10.8v.
I have quite a few items in the Bosch range and always have at least one spare of their GSR drill driver. I cannot live without them now
eta…and despite being smaller they complement my full grunt Milwaukee M18 stuff perfectly.
sparkybird
ask the bird...
the only cordless items I have are a hammer drill and screwgun (both Makita)
The rest - jigsaw, SDS drill (both Bosch) and Fein Multimaster are corded - rare you need to work without any power, just use a long extension reel if you need to
Have to a say that Makita's customer service is second to none. They have repaired both of mine free of charge even though they are way out of warranty. just had to pay the post to get them there
The rest - jigsaw, SDS drill (both Bosch) and Fein Multimaster are corded - rare you need to work without any power, just use a long extension reel if you need to
Have to a say that Makita's customer service is second to none. They have repaired both of mine free of charge even though they are way out of warranty. just had to pay the post to get them there
Yuwipi Woman
Whack-A-Mole Queen
My find at the pawn shop today:
$40. Dremel 4000 with flex shaft, toolbox, and assorted accessories.
$40. Dremel 4000 with flex shaft, toolbox, and assorted accessories.
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Crispy
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Depends how much heavy use they're going to get. No need for a high-end brand if you're just doing a bit of home DIY.
milwaukee, ryobi and AEG are all the same HK company underneath btw.
We have a mix of HItachi, Dewalt and Makita tools at makerspace. The Dewalt and Makita stuff seems most robust and adherents of both tend to be rather religious about it. I can't tell the difference.
milwaukee, ryobi and AEG are all the same HK company underneath btw.
We have a mix of HItachi, Dewalt and Makita tools at makerspace. The Dewalt and Makita stuff seems most robust and adherents of both tend to be rather religious about it. I can't tell the difference.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Makita for me, whoever designs the grips for their drills/impact drivers has hands closer in shape to mine than whoever does that job at DeWalt
Yuwipi Woman
Whack-A-Mole Queen
Makita for me, whoever designs the grips for their drills/impact drivers has hands closer in shape to mine than whoever does that job at DeWalt
I find this to be very important. One of the handicaps in being a woman who uses tools, isn't anything that you'd think it would be. Its not an issue of strength or coordination. The major issue I've had with tools is that they aren't designed for my hand. I've actually found DeWalt fits my hand fairly well, so whoever designs their tools much have small hands. I have an impact driver from them that gets lots of use.
petee
no gods, no managers
thx for these responses.
i'm in the market for a cordless drill, mostly for pesky screws, and was stopped by how expensive they are: $200 - $450. so i'm doing some homework now (i thought i'd be walking out of the store with one).
don't think they're much available here in the states, at least i haven't seen them at home depot/lowe's.
which is what i'd be using them for.
i'm in the market for a cordless drill, mostly for pesky screws, and was stopped by how expensive they are: $200 - $450. so i'm doing some homework now (i thought i'd be walking out of the store with one).
right, will make a note. i have a few ryobi things, they're okay but i'm not wedded to the brand.
Crispy
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Then honestly just buy the cheap rebranded chinese one from Home Depot or wherever. DeWalt and Makita are expensive because they're for people who use them day in day out in their job. The parts are made with more expensive materials and processes because they're going to take a beating. Your home use probably won't add up to more than a couple of days in a "pro" environment so you can happily get away with cheap tools. My plug-in drill at home cost £25 and I've had it for 15 years with no complaints.
Cid
Proper break this time
You'll be able to buy them somewhere, but they're professional tools really and will be too expensive. It was a sort of in-joke thing.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
To an certain extent. Just don't buy cheap drills/screwdriver bits to use with the drill.
And when it comes to non power tools, never buy cheap. Shitty screwdrivers/Allen keys etc are the work of the devil. Buy as good as you possibly can and they'll last a lifetime and actually remove screws and bolts rather than making you cry in frustration.
danski
Half moon dog
Amen to that.
Would like twice if I could.
petee
no gods, no managers
yyyup. my last screwdriver cost a bit, nice thick rubberized handle gives a good grip, stout stem, love it (stanley).
it ratchets both ways, which is very useful, but i wonder, from an engineering point of view, if that creates a point of weakness. it hasn't failed me, anyway.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
I have a big set of Facom screwdrivers. They will outlast me on this earth.
petee
no gods, no managers
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gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
I have a whole house to fix up, and will doubtless have plenty of work to do on the next one, plus my brother got fed up of waiting, and took his tools home, so I've finally started buying my own.
I'm a bit disappointed this drill only does 1750 RPM .. it has more than enough torque to destroy screw heads and screwdriver bits.
Next, I will need a power saw of some description ...
I'm a bit disappointed this drill only does 1750 RPM .. it has more than enough torque to destroy screw heads and screwdriver bits.
Next, I will need a power saw of some description ...
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
I was surprised to find my B&D corded drill went out of production in 1991 ... I seem to remember paying about £75 for that - which would have been quite a lot for me back then.
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Well at least it seems you can buy them without the battery and charger ...
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
Most decent brands do a fair priced combi drill + impact driver twin set. If you need a combi anyway and don't have a rattler they're worth considering.
eg. https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d...-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-twin-pack/5742x
eg. https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d...-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-twin-pack/5742x
danski
Half moon dog
Get some ear defenders if you do. Almost everyone on site uses impact drivers with no ear protection. I forsee huge amounts of hearing loss/damage in years to come (obviously happens now but will be exacerbated by impact driver useage). It’s unbearable being around them, let alone using one close to your head.
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Doesn't sound like much fun ...
Perhaps I'll wait and see if I can get the barn to convert that I covet - which would quite likely involve masses of coachbolts ... though my hope is that a large chunk of the work would involve straw bales, bamboo baguettes and local clay daub...
Meanwhile I will practice my technique.
Look at this one - costs as much as the combi kit I just bought for just the bare tool - 950Nm against 65 !!!
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Used to like DeWalt but have decamped to Metabo.
I fucking love cordless tools...even a whopping great chopsaw works a treat with tiny little battery recharge times. Will never, ever go back to electric or (shudder) petrol...yay, even considering changing my chainsaw...although it has to be said, a lot of the casings of battery tools are a bit shonky.
I fucking love cordless tools...even a whopping great chopsaw works a treat with tiny little battery recharge times. Will never, ever go back to electric or (shudder) petrol...yay, even considering changing my chainsaw...although it has to be said, a lot of the casings of battery tools are a bit shonky.
