gadgets Yard Tools, Power Tools, Chainsaws, lawn mowers ect.
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salsalady
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SawzAll has been in the tool box for-EVER! and indispensable. Recently upgraded the BigBanana (1/2" right angle corded DeWalt Drill) to a Milwaukee HoleHog battery tool. LOVE IT!!!
But the coolest gizmo we've added recently...and totally LOVING IT... is the flat blade multi-tool. The local lumber yard had the Milwaukee tool on sale (no bags, cases, chargers or batts...) for $79. Got It! since we already have 14 Milwaukee batteries, 6 chargers, etc, etc...
But the coolest gizmo we've added recently...and totally LOVING IT... is the flat blade multi-tool. The local lumber yard had the Milwaukee tool on sale (no bags, cases, chargers or batts...) for $79. Got It! since we already have 14 Milwaukee batteries, 6 chargers, etc, etc...
salsalady
eXtreme Business
Thanks for starting this thread KeyBK~
In thinking about the tools that I have and would like to post about, it comes back to us being electrical contractors and the tools we need for our work. Would I as a home owner ever purchase a $600 right angle drill? Probably not.
Or purchase 2 drills? Never.
Am I glad I have them to use? ABSOLUTELY!!! and now I think I'm channeling Sue Aikins!
For around the house use, for gardening, for remodeling, for Fix-It... I think a good drill, a sawz-awl, and a multi-tool are great starter pack tools. There probably should be a saw of some sort in there........
In thinking about the tools that I have and would like to post about, it comes back to us being electrical contractors and the tools we need for our work. Would I as a home owner ever purchase a $600 right angle drill? Probably not.
Or purchase 2 drills? Never.
Am I glad I have them to use? ABSOLUTELY!!! and now I think I'm channeling Sue Aikins!
For around the house use, for gardening, for remodeling, for Fix-It... I think a good drill, a sawz-awl, and a multi-tool are great starter pack tools. There probably should be a saw of some sort in there........
Well here's a few of mine to start. I'm not a contractor or anything, just a home user. But our recurring storm problems have necessitated our family investing in a few home depot specials, as well as a fantastically rated Amazon deal (we got a quality $157.00 gas pole saw for $26.99 using old credit card rewards points.) We bought our generator from our local Lawnmower repair specialist, and it has worked great for many hurricane seasons. Sure there are more powerful generators out there now, but it does the job and runs the important things like our 3 refrigerators and deep freezer, and a bunch of fans lol.
You know its hurricane season when the saws start whirring. Not completely endorsing the electric Ryobi since I've had issues with it, but it is light and that comes in handy sometimes. The Remington Maverick 2599 gas pole saw is definitely working great so far. And it looks like a solid build too with two retaining screws, an oil adjustment and chain tension screw, a very long reach detachable pole extension, and is gas-powered. Also has a spark arrestor if you are concerned about starting forest fires with your tools. Not so much a problem here in Florida, but I had it shipped from California where they may have those problems in surrounding states. Can't remember where we picked up the Homelite, but its held up fairly well. The fuel line became detached at one point, but it was nothing our local repair person couldn't tackle. The chains also last since I don't use it that much. Might try a Stihl Sharpener to see if I can extend that even further and improve performance.
A few important things to have on hand for maintenance
The generator that survived and powered during Hurricane Francis, Hurricane Jeanne, Hurricane Wilma, and most recently Hurricane Irma. Generac 5550 Powered by Briggs and Stratton.
You know its hurricane season when the saws start whirring. Not completely endorsing the electric Ryobi since I've had issues with it, but it is light and that comes in handy sometimes. The Remington Maverick 2599 gas pole saw is definitely working great so far. And it looks like a solid build too with two retaining screws, an oil adjustment and chain tension screw, a very long reach detachable pole extension, and is gas-powered. Also has a spark arrestor if you are concerned about starting forest fires with your tools. Not so much a problem here in Florida, but I had it shipped from California where they may have those problems in surrounding states. Can't remember where we picked up the Homelite, but its held up fairly well. The fuel line became detached at one point, but it was nothing our local repair person couldn't tackle. The chains also last since I don't use it that much. Might try a Stihl Sharpener to see if I can extend that even further and improve performance.
A few important things to have on hand for maintenance
The generator that survived and powered during Hurricane Francis, Hurricane Jeanne, Hurricane Wilma, and most recently Hurricane Irma. Generac 5550 Powered by Briggs and Stratton.
I think someone just bought power tools for the first time and is really excited.
Stick saws are dope AF. 
And, yes, use a file guide if you don't have much experience sharpening chains. It's pretty easy to make a dull chain even worse with bad technique.
And, yes, use a file guide if you don't have much experience sharpening chains. It's pretty easy to make a dull chain even worse with bad technique.Hybrid Mode 01 said:Stick saws are dope AF.
For everything that I own with a chain, I have a pile of extra chains, and an Ace Hardware down the street.
It's like $3 to resharpen, and my time is worth more than learning that skill.
Hybrid Mode 01 said:Stick saws are dope AF.
. If it'd work on any saw. Might have to get a Stihl at some point after watching this.[Youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzjmpNTVH6U [/Youtube]