Cordless power tools

[Poppy]

I have I guess a fifty year old Honda HT-R3009 ride on mower. With fifty years of use, the bottom of the chute has been worn and chipped away. In places it has also bent up. This reduces the efficiency of it collecting grass clippings and leaves. Today, I took out my torch, and heated the bent parts, and rebent them, somewhat into where I think they should be. I then applied fiberglass cloth, fiberglass resin, and hardener to replace some of what is missing.

It is a little rough looking, but I think that it will be a significant improvement. If I spray paint it black it will look better.

If you look at the pictures you can see where the black is missing.

 

[orbital]

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Mentioned the 25V Greenworks tools a while back, yesterday I looked them up again
Got this kit for $66 total cost on ebay using a 20% coupon on an already good deal.
Figured it would be a good ready to go gift...

1950in/lbs of torque for a driver that small is superrifico

24V Brushless Impact Driver Combo Kit | Greenworks Tools

This kit includes the Greenworks 24V Brushless 1/4" Impact Driver, 2 2.0 Ah batteries, charger, 8-piece big set, and tool bag. Shop today!

www.greenworkstools.com

===> 25V is six 18650s' likely using the higher Amp 18650s' in those packs

 

[letschat7]

Dewalt batts are now made in USA with probably Samsung batts.

 

[Poppy]

I have I guess a fifty year old Honda HT-R3009 ride on mower. With fifty years of use, the bottom of the chute has been worn and chipped away. In places it has also bent up. This reduces the efficiency of it collecting grass clippings and leaves. Today, I took out my torch, and heated the bent parts, and rebent them, somewhat into where I think they should be. I then applied fiberglass cloth, fiberglass resin, and hardener to replace some of what is missing.

It is a little rough looking, but I think that it will be a significant improvement. If I spray paint it black it will look better.

If you look at the pictures you can see where the black is missing.

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I've got to say that I am delighted at how much of an improvement fiberglassing the leaf shoot made to my worn and broken shoot. I've used it three times so far, and only once did it get clogged. That was because I went through thick, wet zoysia grass without enough throttle, and it slowed the blade speed so much that the engine almost stalled.

 

[M@elstrom]

I've got to say that I am delighted at how much of an improvement fiberglassing the leaf shoot made to my worn and broken shoot.

Kudos to you Sir, the repair, reuse & re-cycle state of mind benefits us all 👍

 

[orbital]

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Today I was working on removing & taking apart some things from my wall so the well rig can get into position.
Used my:
DeWalt compact recip saw
Milwaukee impact driver
DeWalt cutoff wheel
..all brushless

The cutting of a heavy piece of angle iron made my day, what a release

btw: having the right tools is everything,
actually having a set of Torx bits saved my a** today

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

I finally cut another cord with this purchase -

It's SWEET!

I just wish DeWALT would include a hard plastic case.

 

[raggie33]

i went with rigid if i understand life time warrenty and even includes the batteries and i got a deal on them and use them all the time . i say tools are the best investment they will always at least pay for them selfs and then you still have the tool

 

[Poppy]

I just wish DeWALT would include a hard plastic case.

Yeah, if they are in a case it makes it much easier to store them neatly.

 

[Poppy]

i went with rigid if i understand life time warrenty and even includes the batteries and i got a deal on them and use them all the time . i say tools are the best investment they will always at least pay for them selfs and then you still have the tool

I went with Ryobi.
I had a 12V drill for years, and when the battery wouldn't hold a charge I bought a replacement battery for it. It was a good drill and worth the money. When that battery failed, I decided to go the 18V Li route.

I stayed with Ryobi. I don't use them for business, and none have failed me yet. So for the general use of a homeowner, they are fine.

 

[Monocrom]

i went with rigid if i understand life time warrenty and even includes the batteries and i got a deal on them and use them all the time . i say tools are the best investment they will always at least pay for them selfs and then you still have the tool

I don't think they include batteries with all their tools.
I did once get a very mild contractor acquaintance to admit that he'd rather use Ryobi over Rigid if he were stuck with only budget brands as an option.

 

[Poppy]

A pair of Ryobi inflators.
The one with the hose can inflate car tires, or a basketball.
The other is a higher volume, lower pressure one that will inflate an air mattress, blow up swimming pool or inflatable pool toys. It can also be used to help deflate blow ups.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

@Poppy, I still use the manual method = Free buzz. 😁

 

[orbital]

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Picked this up for $13.49

Really didn't need to,
just had to for that price I'll take it apart (hopefully) and put a tint filter on it.

Amazon.com

 

[BrightestBulb]

i went with rigid if i understand life time warrenty and even includes the batteries and i got a deal on them and use them all the time . i say tools are the best investment they will always at least pay for them selfs and then you still have the tool

I went the same way because of the lifetime warranty. Never have to buy another fill in the blank again.

 

[vicv]

I went the same way because of the lifetime warranty. Never have to buy another fill in the blank again.

Lifetime warranty doesn't mean much when the tool is crap when new though. Ridgid drills are awful. I can't even drill a 5/8" hole in a wood stud in high speed because the motor doesn't have the power. Get Milwaukee and you only have to buy once

 

[orbital]

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Have to mention this to anyone interested in Milwaukee tools = M18 is the 18V system

M18 FUEL™ ½” Hammer Drill Driver | Milwaukee Tool

MILWAUKEE® M18 FUEL™ ½” Hammer Drill Driver is the industry's most powerful and compact cordless hammer drill. Only 6.9" in length for access into tight spaces and reduced fatigue

www.milwaukeetool.com

this carbide chuck brushless drill can be found for $87 brand new from that big online retailer that starts with an A
Home Depot has it for $199 (the tool only)

Milwaukee 2904-20 easily one of the best drills you can get

 

[raggie33]

i used this to put on my center stand on my motorcycle its power is very decent and its so small

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Do these count as being cordless? 😁

Currently on sale at Home Depot for $20. The case interlocks with the one holding the oscillating blades pictured above. COOL!

 

[raggie33]

man i wish home depot wasnt a 3 hour round trip. i need a set