Because I don’t really use them excessively, mostly for electrical and hold-downs, I bought a nice Craftsman set about 20 years ago. They’ve served me well, and when my 3/8 ratchet finally broke, I walked into Sears and they handed me a new one.

I have some GearWrench stuff too, and it’s great. I guess Sears/Craftsman owns GearWrench as well.

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This is what I have for a corded hammer drill.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Drilling/Hammer-Drills/5380-21

Just used it this week a bunch to install TapCons for basement bracing. Love that thing. Very powerful. However, it does not have a keyless chuck. I also would not personally use it to drill between studs for plumbing…[Read more]

You should always remove drywall, and strapping is not sufficient to nail the top plate into. Instead, you should install blocking between ceiling joists, and nail to that.

The bottom plate over hardwood is not as much of an issue, but to do a truly professional job, it should be removed.

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So is this something that we might get a response about, from the powers that be?

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bethepro wrote:The 1677 was replaced with the CSW41. The main difference is the lighter weight materials used. There were other ergonomic adjustments made based on user input.

Uh, and the fact that it’s not direct connect. :whistling:

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jponto07 wrote:It certainly seems like a good idea, but there must have been a reason to discontinue it.

Does the extension cord lock onto the saw somehow?

@bethepro, any insight on this?

Yes, it does.

There is a clip that you wrap the cord around. It is impossible to disconnect.

I personally, would never buy anything else, if it was still…[Read more]

I got a new Hitachi nailer a few months back, and read the manual, and they say not to use bottled gases because of a risk of explosion, i.e., flammable gases. It seems that CO2 is not a problem.

I noticed that some folks were talking about using O2 (Oxygen) to power a nailer. NEVER DO THAT. O2 will spontaneously combust in the presence of oil,…[Read more]

There are several options, but probably none are going to be cheap.

Without actually seeing it, it’ll be hard to say which might be best, but I can throw some things out there.

First, as I tell all my customers who have foundation and/or basement moisture issues, “It won’t be cheap, and there is no ‘quick fix’.”

Since there is a stone…[Read more]

Well, it just so happened that Milwaukee had a promo booth at the lumber yard the other day, and I got to try out the new Milwaukee M-18 Fuel Sawzall. I didn’t exactly run it through a series of tests, but from my few minutes playing around with it, I really liked it. I personally wouldn’t have a problem with using that instead of the M-28.

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Skillman wrote:What’s the current model you have as a wormdrive saw that your looking to replace it with this model .

I have Skil right now.

I’m not really looking to replace it, as to add to it. 😆

I just like the idea of a sturdier rip guide, for the few times I use something like that.

I’m also getting either a Bigfoot or Milwaukee 10 1…[Read more]

jkirk wrote:i cant say about the dewalt cordless saws as i havent used a cordless dewalt in almost 10 years.. i have played with the flex volt in store.

This is a standard corded saw. It just has a rip guide that attaches to both front and rear of the plate. Other than that, it’s not much different than any other worm drive, as far as I can…[Read more]

The brick is more than likely a cladding, meaning there is a standard stud wall with plywood sheathing behind it. Shouldn’t have an insect problem.

I’d seal it with 100% silicone, personally, but that certainly is not the only suitable product.

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jkirk wrote:that really surprises me that a rain screen isnt required in northern california or even in the areas where the redwood forests are as they are receive quite a bit of rain and mist coming off the ocean.. rain screen would greatly improve the life of those homes.

i was on a road trip through that area 25 years ago its a such a…

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Strangely enough, California does not, at least in the far northern area, require rain-screens.

In fact, most of the guys I talk to, don’t even know what it is. But I guess it’s pretty common in Washington.

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If it’s what I think it is, I’ve run into it a couple of times. I haven’t done new construction in about 10 years now, it’s all remodel/additions, but I’ve had to replace quite a bit of this stuff that is particle board interior, with a very thin plywood shell. It rots fast, with even minimal damage.

The couple projects where I had to replace it,…[Read more]

I prefer wood siding, a decent amount of ship-lap and T&G.

Hardi-Board horizontal is really popular here.

I’ve never worked with vinyl, and I hope I never do.

I’ve seen some houses with no overhangs. In my opinion, it’s the dumbest architectural style ever. Maybe. Especially since we get about a hundred inches of rain here, and it rains for 6-7…[Read more]

I’d love it if you posted back here after a year or so of use. I’ve heard PC kinda went in the toilet lately. More geared to the DIY’er. I’d be interested to hear about longevity.

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Remember, if you’re using a roto-hammer to scrape up flooring over concrete, you can expect some damage to the concrete floor as well.

I’ve had to remove sub-floor many times, because the flooring wouldn’t separate from the underlayment, or subfloor.

I usually just plan on ripping it all up.

As far as laminate, no, it doesn’t get glued down.…[Read more]