I didn't doubt you for a second, but I was hoping to see a couple of pictures. ๐ ๐๐...
So with that in mind...
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I didn't doubt you for a second, but I was hoping to see a couple of pictures. ๐ ๐๐...
So with that in mind...
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I know, I'm just lazy with the pictures...I didn't doubt you for a second, but I was hoping to see a couple of pictures. ๐ ๐๐
Yes, but Ceenr is trying to make their adapter capable with all power-tools across numerous brands. They're claiming it's going to be the best adapter ever made. We'll see. Fingers crossed.There are adapters from any batt to any tool already on the market, have been for years, some are not bad some are crap. I had one, it worked fine with a vacuum, but not with grinder. if i tried few more, probably i'd find one that works with high load tools.
I guess I am a bit more casual about lending my tools. For the most part, I am happy to. My Dad used to say, if it is not being used, it is being wasted, and he would lend me his car whenever he didn't need it. Certainly any and all of his tools were at my disposal.๐ฌ Let it be known: I do not like anyone using my tools. No one takes care of them like I do. That's just the way I am. ๐ฌ
For angle grinders, both Makita and Bosch use x-lock connections now. If you like that, they're great. If you hate that, avoid those two brands.
I like it now. Not so much at first. Had to get used to it to see the design advantages. Also, had to get a back stock of discs built up.
Both Bosch and Makita make some real solid angle grinders, though.
It is a quick connect system. The connection is just as secure as the traditional system (in some ways more). It is also far faster to swap discs.Would you explain the pros and cons of the X-Lock system? Thanks.
Honestly Fuzzy, with you and iacchus recommending the X-Lock system, I'm going to need to do more research into it as I definitely need a new angle grinder. And if it's as good as you guys say it is, I don't mind going outside of Ryobi and spending more up-front to get something just as safe as the old system, but a whole heck of a lot more convenient. Thanks guys!As a daily user of the X-Lock system, I will gladly sing its praises quite loudly for you.
It honestly and absolutely is as good as it sounds, if not better. Lightning fast, simple, foolproof, and the convenience astronomically improves general angle grinder safety, as it simply eliminates the temptation to misuse the disk you have already loaded. For example the classic - misusing a thin cutting disk to dress the edges of the workpiece you just cut. Instead you just pop the disk off, and pop on the grinding disk out of your pocket - it takes less time to do it than to decide if it's worthwhile misusing the cutting disk! (And much less time than it takes to type this out!)
I heard a development rumour about X-Lock from a local rep two years before it was announced, and I twisted his arm hard for a test model of the angle grinder. We didn't get a test model, but we did get the first one in the country though. We'd waited years for it and it was even better than I thought it would be.
I chose Bosch many years ago and have stuck with them - every tool manufacturer will hav its pros and cons, but if you just pick a decent one and stick with it, I think it pays back very nicely over time. I've certainly had a pretty good run with Bosch equipment, and we pound them pretty hard. Over 20 years out of a hammer drill being used daily is pretty good going though. I think we did one motor rewind, two chucks and a trigger assembly in that time. I'd hate to imagine how many holes we drilled!
Nice! Glad to help convince you to buy good tools.Honestly Fuzzy, with you and iacchus recommending the X-Lock system, I'm going to need to do more research into it as I definitely need a new angle grinder. And if it's as good as you guys say it is, I don't mind going outside of Ryobi and spending more up-front to get something just as safe as the old system, but a whole heck of a lot more convenient. Thanks guys!
Here is most of my stuff:
[No, I chose ALL of them]
When I find a tool and battery for $20 (Metabo HPT, I got a charger off ebay for $30) or I find a tool and battery and charger for $20 (Bauer) or I find all of that Ryobi stuff for $40, it's tough to stay true to a brand. Maybe my most loyal brand is Dewalt, I use those tools the most often."Have you chosen one brand's power-tools platform?"
Whatever works for you, my guy. Whatever works.
Okay, that is a fair point. I've bought all my own tools new, if at least usually on sale, with prices accordingly.When I find a tool and battery for $20 (Metabo HPT, I got a charger off ebay for $30) or I find a tool and battery and charger for $20 (Bauer) or I find all of that Ryobi stuff for $40, it's tough to stay true to a brand.