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[PSU Taco85]

Few zon purchases today to make my life easier. Was going to make this winterizer with fittings at Lowe’s or home cheapot but the price was right so I just buy this instead, worked well

Finally caved and bought a digital tire inflator, def not the best one but not the cheapest either. I like that you can inflate and deflate with the trigger and the locking chuck had a swivel on it

 

[Silverback]

Used a Homer Despot gift card today to put towards a a Super Sawzall. Thing is pretty damn nice!

 

[Oswego]

Makes me wonder whats wrong with the model I picked up 2 years ago

Mines not "super" thats for sure. My ripm's are controlled by the trigger not a dial. I like the dials (my M18 jigsaw/multi tools have them). Set it and forget it for the max speed is safer IMO vs finding the sweat spot via the trigger control when hanging from a ladder cutting upside down.

 

[CowboyTaco]

Makes me wonder whats wrong with the model I picked up 2 years ago

Mines not "super" thats for sure. My ripm's are controlled by the trigger not a dial. I like the dials (my M18 jigsaw/multi tools have them). Set it and forget it for the max speed is safer IMO vs finding the sweat spot via the trigger control when hanging from a ladder cutting upside down.

You make cuts while hanging upside down from a ladder. We have a new leader for biggest balls on TOR.


Just kidding. I know what you were saying.

 

[Silverback]

Not sure of the differences, it has a worklight, it also has a knob where you can control the about of "dual action" the blade performs. They had last years model on clearance ($140, down from $199) so I wanted that... but it was not available. So I got the new one, wasn't cheap... more than I wanted to spend, but it should last. Heck my old one still works, its just not Fuel.

Also ordered a Fuel 4.5" grinder. Time to get rid of some of the corded ones I have.

 

[tx_shooter]

I handled and almost bought a Fuel 4.5" grinder on Sunday. I really really thought about it. I only have two grinders right now so a 3rd grinder would be really handy - cordless would be a nice perk. I just need to get past this covid stuff first.

 

[Oswego]

Not sure of the differences, it has a worklight, it also has a knob where you can control the about of "dual action" the blade performs. They had last years model on clearance ($140, down from $199) so I wanted that... but it was not available. So I got the new one, wasn't cheap... more than I wanted to spend, but it should last. Heck my old one still works, its just not Fuel.

Also ordered a Fuel 4.5" grinder. Time to get rid of some of the corded ones I have.

Ah - I figured it was speed not actuation. That's interesting.

I handled and almost bought a Fuel 4.5" grinder on Sunday. I really really thought about it. I only have two grinders right now so a 3rd grinder would be really handy - cordless would be a nice perk. I just need to get past this covid stuff first.

If their grinder is as good as their right handed saw is - you should be happy. I was skeptical that a battery operated grinder or saw would be any good due to power consumption, but after seeing how good my saw is with a 12.0 battery I'm now a believer.

I was notching 4x4's today on my deck right next to power yet grabbed the cordless saw. Pretty sure the corded saw will get handed down to someone before I leave this house cause I'm not "moving it"with me.

 

[Silverback]

I have the non-Fuel 4.5" grinder and its awesome.. hope the Fuel version is as nice.

 

[tx_shooter]

Yeah, the Milwaukee power tools are impressive. I am looking at getting an M12 cordless ratchet dedicated for staying in my 4Runner toolbox.

 

[Silverback]

I still would like to get a 12v Fuel (maybe an 18v) grease gun. My dad has the 18v and its awesome, but he has a farm and uses it ALL the time. I think the 12v would be fine for my use.

 

[Oswego]

Tell you one thing - their pricing sucks. All their tools are overpriced it seems when comparing to others.

Thats why my collection has been taking so long - I only buy on sale unless they never have one. Waited over a year to grab the fan on sale and it still has never dropped in price so I said screw it and bought it. Some stuff never changes and some stuff is always on sale it seems.

I need a router right now (for weeks), already have the accessories for it, but I refuse to pay full price after fleybay screwed me over on the Christmas deal (2 free 4amp batteries & charger for bare tool price).

Sooner than later Ill need to buy it, but for now that work is on hold till a sale springs up.

 

[Silverback]

Check out CPO Milwaukee .com They have refurbed units you can buy. I have a fairly large collection of Bosch powertools, all corded (maybe 15 or so) and I think 5 or 6 are refurbs... and you can't tell the difference from a new unit.. only difference was they used a hot iron to impress "refurb" (or something similar) on the outside of it. But I know they also do refurbed Milwaukee units as well.

 

[Silverback]

Just looked at CPO's reconditioned Milwaukee selection... its slim.

 

[Silverback]

and also not as great of a discount! I was getting 40-50% off reconditioned Bosch stuff.. does not seem that great with the Milwaukee. That being said I do not regret any Milwaukee purchase, regardless the price.

 

[Silverback]

I also looked at their Bosch reconditioned stuff... more than Milwaukee but not as much as they previously had... and no routers. I have two Bosch routers, a Colt palm router (which is my go-to as its super easy to use) and then I have their mac daddy router plus the nice table for it.. I have used it a couple times. Works awesome though.

 

[Silverback]

I have this guy .. mine has a case though
Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2.25 HP Combination Plunge and Fixed-Base Router Kit

And this little guy
Bosch GKF125CEPK Colt 7 Amp 1.25 HP Variable-Speed Palm Router Combo Kit

 

[tx_shooter]

The small 10% I can get at Home Depot is enough for me.

 

[AlienXtx]

I have 2 Lincoln brand battery grease guns, they are damn good

I still would like to get a 12v Fuel (maybe an 18v) grease gun. My dad has the 18v and its awesome, but he has a farm and uses it ALL the time. I think the 12v would be fine for my use.

 

[Silverback]

I'd like to stay same battery. Don't need more chargers or batteries to mess with.

 

[AlienXtx]

Yeah that's the only draw back, but they are for the shop not my personal box so it didn't matter.