Tools and Gadgets

[Bazza]

Picked up a new Hackzall. Upgraded to the "Fuel" version!

 

[AUDub]

Picked up a new Hackzall. Upgraded to the "Fuel" version!

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M12 or M18? Looks like 18. I run through the M12s like you wouldn't believe. Of course, they're getting used in field service work so no surprise I chew through them.

I have a shear I use for PVC cutting, a drill/driver and a screw gun that all use the same battery.

 

[Elefantman]

The M18 did well in this comparison test.

 

[Bazza]

M12 or M18? Looks like 18. I run through the M12s like you wouldn't believe. Of course, they're getting used in field service work so no surprise I chew through them.

I have a shear I use for PVC cutting, a drill/driver and a screw gun that all use the same battery.

M18.

It's the only Milwaukee I have. All my other cordless tools are Ryobi. They are all so useful with my projects here at home - and this Hackzall for pruning on my monthly accounts too. Especially palm pruning - and while up on a ladder doing so one-handed is the only way to go!

 

[TIDE-HSV]

M12 or M18? Looks like 18. I run through the M12s like you wouldn't believe. Of course, they're getting used in field service work so no surprise I chew through them.

I have a shear I use for PVC cutting, a drill/driver and a screw gun that all use the same battery.

My "indoor" system is Makita. My "outdoor" system is Stihl...

 

[AUDub]

The M18 did well in this comparison test.

I have that Ryobi. Bought it and several other Ryobi tools when we first bought this house and was operating on a budget. For a cheap sawzall for light project use and pruning I've absolutely gotten my money's worth out of it. It's a great saw for the money.

 

[Bazza]

I have that Ryobi. Bought it and several other Ryobi tools when we first bought this house and was operating on a budget. For a cheap sawzall for light project use and pruning I've absolutely gotten my money's worth out of it. It's a great saw for the money.

Glad you brought this up.

A short while back I picked up a heap of power tools a widow was just throwing out. She had them all piled up at the base of her driveway. Good timing for me to drive by when I did.

I'll post more about that later.

For now just wanted to say one of the tools was this huge Ryobi sawzall. Bigger than any I've ever seen or had (and I owned two before getting this one). Corded and has a speed control.

Here's a pic of it - not in the proper case (Porter Cable Tiger Saw case)........

 

[Bazza]

 

[B1GTide]

 

[seebell]

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My wife wanted a bookcase, the nice ones were quite expensive. I told her "I can make that nicer and better".
She replied, "No, I want to have it during my lifetime"!

 

[Bazza]

CL score today....$50. and only a 20 minute drive away (Port Orange). Little wear and tear on the body but everything works and came with the key!

 

[J0eW]

 

[uafan4life]

Since the first post is about a leaf-blower, I'd thought I'd share this little tip on blowing leaves: don't use a blower.

You can move the same amount of leaves in a third or a fourth of the time by using a pressure washer.

Seriously. It takes a little bit of practice to get the technique down (spray in front of, not onto the leaves) but it works great.

 

[B1GTide]

Since the first post is about a leaf-blower, I'd thought I'd share this little tip on blowing leaves: don't use a blower.

You can move the same amount of leaves in a third or a fourth of the time by using a pressure washer.

Seriously. It takes a little bit of practice to get the technique down (spray in front of, not onto the leaves) but it works great.

You are right, and I use my pressure washer in some use cases, but the blower is much more portable.

 

[J0eW]

You are right, and I use my pressure washer in some use cases, but the blower is much more portable.

Here's are a couple of questions about using any loud equipment: 1)at what time in the morning does proper etiquette tell us to begin with our noise pollution? 2) same question, just stopping time.

I hold to 8 am and 8 pm. Quiet/considerate neighbors make a good start to good neighbors.

 

[B1GTide]

Here's are a couple of questions about using any loud equipment: 1)at what time in the morning does proper etiquette tell us to begin with our noise pollution? 2) same question, just stopping time.

I hold to 8 am and 8 pm. Quiet/considerate neighbors make a good start to good neighbors.

Where we live it is 9am - dusk.

 

[J0eW]

Where we live it is 9am - dusk.

That is very neighborly.

 

[Bazza]

Here's are a couple of questions about using any loud equipment: 1)at what time in the morning does proper etiquette tell us to begin with our noise pollution? 2) same question, just stopping time.

I hold to 8 am and 8 pm. Quiet/considerate neighbors make a good start to good neighbors.

8 to 8 is very acceptable, IMHO.

 

[Bazza]

Just arrived. Direct shipment from HD. Will use it to help with my palm seedling nursery, already in progress....

 

[Bazza]