Miamicuse wrote:

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:

kurt@welkerhomes.com wrote:
stopped at a closing store the other night as i was close to one. 10% to 30% off, but I could not find much that was other than 10%.

I will dropping my daughter off for Volleyball Practice nearby for a while now so I will keep an eye on it.

We will see if I can pick up some…

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DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:Here’s a list of the year best new tools according to ToolsInAction
I see a bocsh or 2 in there.

http://toolsinaction.com/2018-tools-in-action-awards/

there are some nice options there. I am looking for a cordless sliding miter but would probably f=go with the Makita since I am a lot more invested in that platform. I would r…[Read more]

We are getting close to finishing this project and I will try to post additional photo’e soon. I I did find this “This Old House ” clip on a trip to the factory that makes the precast panels we used. It starts about the 7:00 Minute mark.

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/net-zero-ground-jamestown-net-zero-house#.W8f4WdX55rs.email

stopped at a closing store the other night as i was close to one. 10% to 30% off, but I could not find much that was other than 10%.

I will dropping my daughter off for Volleyball Practice nearby for a while now so I will keep an eye on it.

We will see if I can pick up some decent deals.

theamcguy wrote:Nice Channel Lock Promo for BF

https://toolguyd.com/channellock-usa-promo-pliers-set-black-friday-2018-tool-deal/

I saw that at lowes last night, Our local store already has it out and priced that way. I bet it is even better on Black Friday.

I would say I get at least one a day. they say my google maps is ont up to date or my google listing is not, but when they check it it is and then want to sell SEO or adds. I typically just hang up when they call but it is frustrating.

cmeyer25 wrote:

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:

madman_us wrote:
the 6.3ah is fairly heavy on a drills / impactor etc. I really do enjoy the new 4ah battery in the impactor, less weight and it does not feel as bulky.

I like the 2.0ah on the impact driver.. Feels like a compact tool.

That’s true, the freak with that small battery feels a lot nicer than w…

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Bumping an old thread. This has become an annual Holiday thread to inform those north and south of the border about the schedule of the Canadian Pacific Holiday train. It is quite a sight and you should try to catch it if you can. It will not be visiting us this year but will be within about 60 miles. It goes right past my office when leaving…[Read more]

I have been in this situation in the past. Workload or just not my type of project have been the items that seem to work the best.

I gave up my lead certification so I do not have to work on older houses, I do not want the liability.

We stay pretty busy so not being able to do the project because we are out quite a way before we can start…[Read more]

JimDaddyO wrote:Well, they already make it but…

I wish they would sell the impact driver bits individually. Maybe they do, but I haven’t seen them. All I need is the #2 Robertson size, but I am not buying a set with all the other bits I don’t need for $30+ to get it.

They sell them in 1 to 3 packs at the local menards here. They have all the B…[Read more]

I would guess they are talking about a “UL” number for the equipment. Most products have a “UL” listing on them and many times inspectors look for those numbers.

I picked up a promo w month or so ago with the rotary hammer, charger, 2 core batteries the integral dust collector for the rotary hammer and an Socket ready impact for like 3oo bucks. The rotary hammer, dust collector attachment and batteries were my needs, and the core are much better than the slim packs.

Great to see the boxes moving again.

Congrats on the router and router table.

Picked up a 4.0 core battery at Lowes the other day. for drills and impacts the full size core is a little heavier that I would like. I thought I would try this out.

Doobie wrote:

Miamicuse wrote:

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:

madman_us wrote:

Miamicuse wrote:
so I don’t know if this GDX18V-1600 is better than the Freak?

This is my opinion, the new GDX looks like a budget IDH182 impact driver, just without EC-motor, no torque setting, less LED’s. pretty much for semi-pro and diy-ers

I was thinking the same thi…

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Here is the list of stores that are closing. I believe that 31 are in Canada

https://bethepro.com/forums/topic/lowes-closing-51-stores/

Doobie wrote:Update. This compactor was a good purchase. Works great. I feel the Honda motor is a major factor.

You can not beat the Honda motors, quiet, efficient and durable.

That is a lot of steel, My guess is that you would need to block it if you use casters if you are using it with heavy items or pounding on it a lot.

It sure beats the stump or log that you typically see.

Picked up these two rails at a clearance outlet, less than 50 bucks each. Checked them out and they are straight as an arrow.

Now I need a couple more sets of rail connectors.