ok, let’s try this. the idea is to say what tool you are planning on getting and others can give you reviews on the tool, so you can be sure you’re getting the right one.
I’m planning on getting the Stanley 16-050 Sharpening System for $14.83 on amazon.com
and the Swanson 9-Inch T-Bevel for 12.68 at amazon.com
It takes studs to build a house
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Very good idea Andy I have neither so I can't help you.
But I am interested in the dewalt portable vac and want to use it with my cordless door planer so if anybody would care to respond thanks.
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It LOOKS like a good vac. but do you think for a planer it would fill up too fast
It takes studs to build a house
hey what do you think of the deWalt portable Vac. I saw you have one remember Franken-debosch
It takes studs to build a house
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YAMAHA GENERATOR MODEL
EF2600View Image Enlarge Image View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
Huck, I have a bigger Yamaha, about twice the watts.
Ran it pretty steadily for about a year, ran a 220V submersible well pump and all saws, compressor + whatever building in the boonies.
Never a hiccup, started first time every time.
Ran all day for days at a time. I'd buy another if this one went missing.
Joe H
This is a great generator. I bought a slightly used one back in August and it has yet to let me down. It almost always starts on the first pull. I would like to have one a little bit larger though, and when I get one, it will also be a Yamaha.
I borrowed one from one of my subs - very sweet. They raved about it, so I wrote the numbers down. Every time I get close to getting one, something nabs the money before I can spend it. Worker's comp, liability, bond, accountant, truck broke down, sheesh!View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
I have read his post and I have seen it on sale at Lowes too.That why my interest was peaked.
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I'm not sure that it would work that well with a planer as they really throw the chips fast, but I've had excellent luck using my Bosch cordless planer with the square-framed dust bag that came with it - just about mess free really, and you can position it on either side depending on what works best for the situation.I'm a little unsure how you could plane a door while it's hung as there'll be about 5-8 inches at the bottom that'll not get planed.Maybe if it was sticking at the top end only, I've done that before.JT
Wrong Andy and I was just giving an example but I too have done door tops.
You know I have the bag for my rigid cordless and will use it.
Still looking for opinions on the little dewalt vac.
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If you are talking about the little one I just modified to use my Bosch batteries - I'd say it's a decent little vac for what it is.It's kindof a case of the design is what makes it good, not really the performance. It's kindof loud and has a small nozzle up front and the hose is a tad difficult to remove for free-hand work, but it's a great size, has a good filter and having the hose as an option doubles it's utility.And the switch is very well designed - you can hold the vac with your hand on the handle and flick it on or off with your fingers easily.Julian
I guess a good standard would be can it get shavings up that are snagged in a carpet.
Things like that are why I would want it and at the clearenced price I am getting the battery and charger below cost so the vac would feel like free.
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I want to plane a door to close easier while not having to carry it or even unhinge it from time to time so just a few passes.
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I own both the small 18-volt dewalt portable vac, and the larger portable vac (about the size of a large purse) Neither has great suction, especially when run solely on battery power. Plugged into 110, the larger is alright, but neither can touch my Dyson house vac. (Why doesn't Dyson make a shop vac?) Neither of these vacs is as good as a standard Ridgid shop vac. (Why you ask do I own two Dewalt vacs? Mostly because I'm a sucker for any plastic device that reads "DeWalt" and is yellow;)!!
Yeah I own the larger one too and was never really impressed.I think I will probably pass and try and find a better clearence combo to pickup more new batteries and more useful tools.
I would like to find a shop vac that has built in chargers ,a flat top to use as a mini bench and as a steptool, that was easy to carry in a house, was fairly quite , and stored accessories well.
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I would like to find a shop vac that has built in chargers ,a flat top to use as a mini bench and as a steptool, that was easy to carry in a house, was fairly quite , and stored accessories well.
No charger, but, the Ridgid 4550 has gotten some good reviews around here.
Here is a link to a current thread http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=99082.1
Yeah thats close but I want it to able to charge 2 18 volts at a time or run off 2 for 36 volt power.
It should be strong enough to stand on and maybe even a built in radio.
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looks like you might just have to wait then
I have that DeWalt cordless vac. Don't waste your money on it. Many on here have had good luck with the ridgid vac of similar size. The runtime on the DeWalt cordless is very limited. IMHO not much better than an original dustbuster.
Though not a construction type tool Im going to be buying one of these to make stationary tools alignment and maintenance a little easierhttp://www.in-lineindustries.com/a-line-it.htmlit looks like a very good tool and not to bad on the wallet for what it is and does
both tools are well worth the $ - tho I see the t-bevel is out of stock - that free shipping sure makes you figure out a way to get to $25, doesn't it?
if you thinking of doing some cabinetry in your shop you need to buy/make a good marking knife, http://www.amazon.com/Crown-Tools-Inc-Marking-Restorers/dp/B000JESMZC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1199680463&sr=1-1
and a marking gauge is often useful http://www.amazon.com/Footprint-160019-Millimeter-English-Beechwood/dp/B00020JNDS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1199680340&sr=1-3
and a backsaw - -
I'm looking for a deal at some point in the near future on a 4-Piece 36V Litheonâ„¢ Cordless Combo Kit
Model CPK42-36
After reading about the circular saw review I'm hoping for a deal.
I ran across a site MQB.com that had the set for 519$ but it says the deal is out in Dec 07
Thought I could get that with the 2 lite battery packs and add one fat pack for the saw for starters and be good for the next 2-3 years.
Any body know of any deals on it or on the battery packs?
The more tools I get, the more I want. LOL
One thing on my short list is another set of chisels- either the Lie-Nielsons, or the Barrs.
I also want a slick- basically a big honkin' chisel. I'm not sure why I want it. But since when does that matter?
Sorry I can't help with reviews on what you want- I've got an antique T-bevel, and I'm not familiar with the Stanley sharpening system.
But if you want some kind of sharpening guide, you should check out what Lee Valley has. They make good stuff.