Miamicuse wrote:Question on the VersaStack or TSTAK double drawer box.

I noticed at the bottom there is a seam, that is smaller in the middle, and larger towards to two edges. At first I thought something was coming apart, but it’s symmetrical.

Can someone or @xtsallad who owns the same box confirm if this is the same on all the shallow d…

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Milwaukee Surge for me today. I’m thinking of getting a few more. I never use a normal impact indoors anymore. Or rarely anywhere for that matter. So quiet, it’s like just using a drill but no reactive torque and the same amount of noise as a drill while the same driving speed and performance as a normal impact. I hope Bosch makes a hydraulic dri…[Read more]

Dds183 with Core 4.0 battery drilling, countersinking and driving fasteners all day

I prefer owning multiple platforms from multiple brands. It opens up a lot of options. When my crew is using my tools it’s because they’re working directly with me and otherwise they have their own tools and I don’t provide them. They’re all contract rather than employees so there’s not a real advantage to me sticking to only one platform.…[Read more]

Miamicuse wrote:@xtsallad, do you have the dewalt TSTAK long handle toolbox? Your thoughts?

I think that’s the one I have but mine is Stanley branded Tstak. I’ll show a pic. It’s not the separate dolly but the integrated two wheel big box with a telescoping handle. It’s perfect for me but if you do a lot of heavy construction and need a really…[Read more]

Yep, first thing I do with them when I get them. Even the DeWalt and Stanley stickers.

@miamicuse
I forgot to mention something about the deep drawers. I’ve heard of others having this problem and I have it myself with them after a few months or sooner. The drawer glides work reallly well but the plastic at the base of the box eventually d…[Read more]

Miamicuse wrote:

xtsallad wrote:
Yeah, Ive seen the parts organizers and they’re the exact same but the removeable bins in the craftsman are red instead of yellow.

@miamicuse

Here are some images of the ketchup and mustard McDonald’s boxes I’m using on a site today. I guess I’m a little mixed up and I have my red tools in my yellow drawer……

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Yeah, Ive seen the parts organizers and they’re the exact same but the removeable bins in the craftsman are red instead of yellow.

@miamicuse

Here are some images of the ketchup and mustard McDonald’s boxes I’m using on a site today. I guess I’m a little mixed up and I have my red tools in my yellow drawer…

Boschmanbrian wrote:@xtsallad wow, really you can weld them back with acetone, that’s good to know, hopefully I never have to do that though.

And nice to see that the Craftsman can be used with the Stanley and dewalt.
Great info
Thanks

Yes, I’ve had it do it a few times. I usually use a q-tip dipped into acetone to press onto the cracks and it…[Read more]

madman_us wrote:

xtsallad wrote:
Found this 4.0 at Lowe’s last week. It has a row of 5, 21700 cells. Offered as a solo option and an option paired with a multi volt charger for 18v and 12v.

I got a CORE 4ah as well. That’s a pos charger lol
Use a BC1880 for proper charging

Lol, you’re right. I didn’t research the charger until it was too lat…[Read more]

Found this 4.0 at Lowe’s last week. It has a row of 5, 21700 cells. Offered as a solo option and an option paired with a multi volt charger for 18v and 12v.

The Craftsman Versastak is Tstak and works with other Tstak boxes. I have a bunch of L-Boxxes, and Tstak branded and colored for DeWalt, Stanley and have now been picking up some of the Craftsman. The yellow on the Dewalt has a a deeper color value and is less saturated and bright than the yellow plastic on the Stanley boxes. The different brands…[Read more]

madman_us wrote:

Boschmanbrian wrote:

RyanF wrote:
He didnt say a new worklight was the ONLY tool.

Yes, aware of that, I’m just a little bit surprised, especially since seeing other manufacturers pumping out new tools and batteries, and fairly quickly.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my Bosch quality tools.
Just wish they would be more agg…

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cmeyer25 wrote:

xtsallad wrote:
Had about 3 different problems with 3 different 16” Sola levels I bought and Sola will replace the 16 when the next shipment hits the US and sent me a 60” since they heard I was thinking of buying one but was hesitant due to the problems I had encountered with the 16 and the time it was taking to correct. Pretty slo…

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Had about 3 different problems with 3 different 16” Sola levels I bought and Sola will replace the 16 when the next shipment hits the US and sent me a 60” since they heard I was thinking of buying one but was hesitant due to the problems I had encountered with the 16 and the time it was taking to correct. Pretty slow US customer service until I w…[Read more]

This thread is perfect timing for me. I’ll be cutting a vent for a range hood on the side of my house through brick. I’m thinking I should score it with an angle grinder and then chip with my cordless rotary hammer on chipping mode. The vent will be about 3”x11”.

madman_us wrote:Take my money Lowe’s

Wow, Nice find! As much as I want the latest and greatest that’s not something I’d pass up. I carved mine and voided my warranty but it was already out of warranty too. And a recip for the same price range? Awesome… I’ll keep an eye out here. I’m seeing the ones in store for close to normal prices.

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theamcguy wrote:Bosch released a new 18V impact driver tool aimed at the HO and DIYer

http://toolguyd.com/bosch-18v-socket-ready-impact-driver/

Bummer… I understand Bosch trying to fill out a lineup for home owners and diy but I feel personally let down that this is where they’re placing their innovative resources rather than competing in t…[Read more]

That Super sawzall looks pretty great. I wonder how it compares to the Bosch GSA18v-125K on cost and on performance with similar batteries.

smallerstick wrote:

xtsallad wrote:
Not getting any clutch chatter at the finish of the screw set like I tend to get frequently with my dewalt it seems to be a more crisp and sure dis-engagement at the finish of a drive. Full torque until there isn’t any. No chatter. It’s a keeper.

Is it a disengagement or a motor shutoff? I have had exp…

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