Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

[Dftodd]

I have several batteries including a couple of 6 ah, so just the tool would suffice. I may have to put one on my "wish" list.

I actually lied to you. It was $159. Found the screenshot I sent my wife.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I have gotten some batteries from ebay sellers who rebuild them and they work fine, saves a lot of money.

 

[Jstpssng]

I have gotten some batteries from ebay sellers who rebuild them and they work fine, saves a lot of money.

I bought two aftermarket 6ah batteries at the start of Covid. I didn't even realize it was a Chinese company until they were paid for and I got my receipt from PayPal.
The funny thing is, that was the only confirmation which I got from the company. They said they would send a tracking number, but I never heard a word. About a month later the batteries showed up yet my account was never charged; and I never heard another word from the company.

 

[ArlyA]

I've had reasonable good luck with aftermarket batteries,, at least for the makita tools I'm using now.

 

[QRTRHRS]

My Duo-Fast CN-350 framing nailer which i bought in 1992 died this past summer. Used only on rentals, home owner projects, that's still a good run in my book.

The piston disintegrated. I got a rebuild kit but have not repaired it yet. I finished up a new door and window project by hand. Man, nailing OSB even with an Estwing is rough on 72 year old joints.

 

[ovrszd]

My Duo-Fast CN-350 framing nailer which i bought in 1992 died this past summer. Used only on rentals, home owner projects, that's still a good run in my book.

The piston disintegrated. I got a rebuild kit but have not repaired it yet. I finished up a new door and window project by hand. Man, nailing OSB even with an Estwing is rough on 72 year old joints.

I'm finishing the inside of my Son's new shop. Air or battery tools all the way. Carry my Estwing just because the tool belt feels incomplete without it. Used rarely.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I bought two aftermarket 6ah batteries at the start of Covid. I didn't even realize it was a Chinese company until they were paid for and I got my receipt from PayPal.
The funny thing is, that was the only confirmation which I got from the company. They said they would send a tracking number, but I never heard a word. About a month later the batteries showed up yet my account was never charged; and I never heard another word from the company.

Can't beat free!

 

[fidowanttobe]

Magnetic paper towel holders. Handy. stick 'em on garage doors, hoists, tool boxes, pole barn tin, etc. Make sure you get the 2 piece that way you can set the "squeeze" for the tear off.

 

[orezok]

Back in the 60’s, before pneumatic nailers were popular, I could walk onto one of my housing projects and listen for a minute to see how good the framing crew was. If I heard tap-tap-tap it was going to be a long day. The good experienced carpenters drove the 16d’s in 2 hits. One to set it the second to drive it flush. Most were using 22oz.

 

[ovrszd]

Back in the 60’s, before pneumatic nailers were popular, I could walk onto one of my housing projects and listen for a minute to see how good the framing crew was. If I heard tap-tap-tap it was going to be a long day. The good experienced carpenters drove the 16d’s in 2 hits. One to set it the second to drive it flush. Most were using 22oz.

Define "good"?

 

[orezok]

Define "good"?

More production due to competence. The tap-tap-tappers were usually apprentices

 

[WinterDeere]

We had the misfortune of renting a house next to a new build going up this summer, multi-million dollar waterfront homes. It was truly amazing to watch the speed of these guys, they framed up and sheathed an entire 6000+ sq.ft. home in 3.5 days. Roof was done in one day, windows in 1.5 days. Very competent crews, although they were noisy as all hell. I was an expert on Ranchero music, by the end of the week, but those guys worked hard.

Most entertaining was watching them move ladders along a wall, hopping like a pogo stick while standing near the top.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Something I rigged up today, 10ft section 3"x4" downspout and two elbows for cleaning gutters. Works fairly well without using a ladder. Leaves were wet, dry it would really work well.

 

[jjeff]

Curious if any one owns one of these, I can see it being useful, being cordless and somewhat powerful at 90k btu. If I owned one I probably would have used it a quite a bit already. But I already own two 120v corded salamanders. If your somewhat handy you can pick used 120v ones up for next to nothing at a summer garage sale. Don't own the DeWalt one maybe next Christmas lol.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Curious if any one owns one of these, I can see it being useful, being cordless and somewhat powerful at 90k btu. If I owned one I probably would have used it a quite a bit already. But I already own two 120v corded salamanders. If your somewhat handy you can pick used 120v ones up for next to nothing at a summer garage sale. Don't own the DeWalt one maybe next Christmas lol.

A business next door years ago had a similar one, a large open garage and they ran it one cold night. Next morning my shop cat was dead from carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

[jjeff]

A business next door years ago had a similar one, a large open garage and they ran it one cold night. Next morning my shop cat was dead from carbon monoxide poisoning.

I was thinking more for outdoor use because of great portability, ever "carefully" tent a piece of equipment when it's 20+ below and try and get it warmed up enough to start?

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I was thinking more for outdoor use because of great portability, ever "carefully" tent a piece of equipment when it's 20+ below and try and get it warmed up enough to start?

It would be great with lot of ventilation.

 

[scaredychicken]

gas brushcutter with blade

 

[groundcover]

We had the misfortune of renting a house next to a new build going up this summer, multi-million dollar waterfront homes. It was truly amazing to watch the speed of these guys, they framed up and sheathed an entire 6000+ sq.ft. home in 3.5 days. Roof was done in one day, windows in 1.5 days. Very competent crews, although they were noisy as all hell. I was an expert on Ranchero music, by the end of the week, but those guys worked hard.

Most entertaining was watching them move ladders along a wall, hopping like a pogo stick while standing near the top.

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[ZTMAN]

Something I rigged up today, 10ft section 3"x4" downspout and two elbows for cleaning gutters. Works fairly well without using a ladder. Leaves were wet, dry it would really work well.View attachment 780589View attachment 780590

That is a great idea. I opted for the store bought version