Tool you most recently used?

[juanbenae]

You guys are so easily triggered. There is actually something wrong with it that makes it a pain in the arse. after it warms up, meaning gets hot the hammer will not engage unless I lift it and slam it back down, like the bit needs to be reseated. Even went so far as to try another bit besides the spade and same thing. Maybe I'll make a video of it to further my case for returning it.

went to the amazon reviews and this was quite common after reading the low rated, less than 4-5 star (see what if did there?) reviews.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by cabmandone

It actually worked pretty well! I call it the lawsuit waiting to happen.



Next up! My new Milwaukee 10-1/4" circular saw. I have 4x6's to cut tails on and didn't want to cut, flip, and cut again.

I love that big saw, but make sure you buy a standard kerf blade. I bought those Diablo blades from Home depot, they wobble like if a limp noodle.

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Most days, I use a tape measure most but the one tool I always have around is a utility knife with a sharp blade. I really like the feel and quality of the Lenox Gold. I have a few of these box cutters in my car I purchased at the construction show in Vegas couple years back. I love this thing for cutting open adult proof packaging.

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[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by juanbenae

You guys are so easily triggered. There is actually something wrong with it that makes it a pain in the arse. after it warms up, meaning gets hot the hammer will not engage unless I lift it and slam it back down, like the bit needs to be reseated. Even went so far as to try another bit besides the spade and same thing. Maybe I'll make a video of it to further my case for returning it.

went to the amazon reviews and this was quite common after reading the low rated, less than 4-5 star (see what if did there?) reviews.

If you mentioned that in your post, we wouldn’t have jumped to conclusions.

[Reg]

My wood lathe is literally a wood lathe!

[cstreit]

Cheap Phillips screwdriver probing the dirt for an iron pipe property marker

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by juanbenae

Got until 10/10 to start the amazon return on the thing having saved the box and packaging for it. It's what I call an "amazon rental"....

I just purchased a drywall lift to sheetrock my kitchen. This is a large one-time use tool. I paid $249 at Lowes and my plan is to put it on CraigsList and let it go for $175

[Tidybuoy]

I just purchased this drywall lift at Lowes to sheetrock my kitchen. The ceiling took 7 sheets of drywall and this tool was a little awkward since it's a small confined space. However, there is no way I could have done this job without this tool. 5/8" drywall is heavy! It's going on Craigslist today.

This tool is very heavy. I don't know the exact weight but over 100lbs.

[matthewb0051]

^^^^^^^

Exactly what I did. Purchased, did the entire basement, then sold the hoist for almost the amount I paid at purchase. Saved our marriage. I realized on the first sheet that my wife wasn't as strong as she lets on.

[Tidybuoy]

You need to get at least 4 screws in before you can let go of that sheet of drywall (preferably 6 or 8 screws). The lift holds it tight to the ceiling.

[flatbutt]

I'm replacing a decked walkway built on a 4x4 framework. I bought a 20 V 12 inch DeWalt chain saw. I wouldn't want to tackle a mature oak with it but for landscaping timbers it's great.

[herr_oberst]

I often ride my bicycle deep into forests where firewood permits for weekend lumberjacks are available.

The number of battery-powered chainsaws I see these days on those cycling jaunts makes me realize that they are a gamechanger for lots of homeowners.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Tidybuoy

Why did you go with 5/8? Typically 5/8 type X is used in garages, with living quarters on the opposite walls, above, etc..

[juanbenae]

Been a busy couple days on the boat shed cover.

Used a borrowed transit to shoot elevations for the footing forms and string lines. I had not used a transit in many years, but it was like riding a bike, plus I had the owner of it helping me out so all I had to do was hold the tape, moving up and down and marking where he liked it. No photos as there was thunderstorms brewing so we packed it up as soon as the last elevation was shot and marked.

My 30 year old skill saw still works well enough to cut the wood to build the forms that I screw together so I can use them for all 10 piers. Borrowed a real old mixer from my neighbor who pretty much told me he does not want it back. It works like a champ and I'm tired long before it has been thus far. Pouring two a day forming them up, getting them on line and grade. Be advised they are in fact level contrary to what appears in the photos..

The quad and the snowplow blade have worked well for leveling and removing material from the area between the piers that will be covered and will get a 3-4 inch section of drain rock.

[cabmandone]

Milwaukee 10-1/4" circular saw. It's a beast. Picture of a "normal" Milwaukee circular saw and the 10-1/4



I suppose this qualifies as a tool.. A stand on skid steer loader. I've put 4 hours on this thing moving stone, dirt and tilling with a harley rake. I'm impressed with the little thing considering it only cost 15K new. If you own some land and do a lot of maintenance this thing is darn near perfect. I say darn near because it does have a few shortcomings.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by cabmandone;
I suppose this qualifies as a tool.. A stand on skid steer loader. I've put 4 hours on this thing moving stone, dirt and tilling with a harley rake. I'm impressed with the little thing considering it only cost 15K new. If you own some land and do a lot of maintenance this thing is darn near perfect. I say darn near because it does have a few shortcomings.
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That would work great for black walnuts.
I have a bumper crop this year to pick up.

[WPOZZZ]

3/8 cordless ratchet for rebuilding 3 piece wheels. I like to do these by hand, but what a revelation!

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by cabmandone

I suppose this qualifies as a tool.. A stand on skid steer loader. I've put 4 hours on this thing moving stone, dirt and tilling with a harley rake. I'm impressed with the little thing considering it only cost 15K new. If you own some land and do a lot of maintenance this thing is darn near perfect. I say darn near because it does have a few shortcomings.

I’ve always called those a Dingo.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I’ve always called those a Dingo.

With good reason... The Toro Dingo was one of the first in the market with a stand on. A lot of people call skid steer loaders a "Bobcat" for the same reason.