minermark Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I learned a wile back a great table saw has at least a 5HP motor in it, craigs list has them all the time. and you only buy them once. Millwalkie power tools have never let down, right now im running the V28 models, I will give up before these tools do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I just replaced all my power tools hybrid table saw contractors table saw 1/2, 3/8, 1/4 large mechanics tool set circular saw jig saw sliding miter belt sander disc sander edge joiner impact gun 1/2 drill 3/8 drill 1/4 drill plunge router mini router cut off saw cement surface grinder the only thing I did not need to replace was my panel saw I replaced everything with Dewalt The hardest thing to find was the dewalt 746X hybrid saw the second has the belt sander also bought about 600 bucks worth of non powered hand tools , also all dewalt becarful with the table saw's guys, if you don't keep the guard on, at least use a riving knife , which will prevent the back of the blade from catching your wood and spining you wood and parts of your hand across the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 31, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 31, 2014 becarful with the table saw's guys, if you don't keep the guard on, at least use a riving knife , which will prevent the back of the blade from catching your wood and spining you wood and parts of your hand across the room. No , I shot a 2x4 across the room one day, quite the surprise really ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am finding the latest generation of electronic stud finders truly cool. Extremely fast and accurate at finding the center. Plus, pinpointing AC power is a big help. Big improvement over the little "dousing rod" magnet thingies of most of my life that only found nails...which might or might not be in the center of the stud. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 31, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 31, 2014 But Dave doesn't it just go off just from you picking it up ? I have an old model, it has a problem finding a board when sitting on a stack of 2x4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My stud finder beeps every time I pick mine up . Ok but for real, I think my works off of the indentation. As long as I start off of the stud I find them every time. Over the coarse of the last couple of days, I have learned a 1/4" 1 1/2 hp router just doesn't cut it. I know I will be up grading to a 1/2" 2 hp one day. I all so know the next tool I will buy is a drywallers square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Drywall square is a must have. Make sure its square before you buy it, not all are perfectly square. Bring a sharp pencil with you and mark both sides of a factory cut 4x8' sheet lightly and make sure the lines run parallel. Don't do this in front of employees though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 1, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 1, 2014 I like the adjustable drywall square, it has a track to keep it 90 degrees also can be adjusted to angles and for shorter cuts. I use it for more than just drywall and it makes a nice straight edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Forum member "hugeroost" texted me tonight. A local hardware store had Porter Cable 20v cordless drills with 2 batteries and charger for $79.00! Had to pick one up on the way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Forum member "hugeroost" texted me tonight. A local hardware store had Porter Cable 20v cordless drills with 2 batteries and charger for $79.00! Had to pick one up on the way home. The 2 batteries and charger are all most worth that. I picked up their 18 volt drill and impact driver combo, I love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 becarful with the table saw's guys, if you don't keep the guard on, at least use a riving knife , which will prevent the back of the blade from catching your wood and spining you wood and parts of your hand across the room. No , I shot a 2x4 across the room one day, quite the surprise really ! Used to run edger in a sawmill. I could open the outfeed rolls and launch 2" x 30" pieces of lumber 40 feet and bend 1/2 inch steel when the wood hit. Yee Haa! Yea don't get in the way when the wood flies! It can kill ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 5, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2014 Walked around a commercial sawmill once, it's amazing really ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 5, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2014 Forum member "hugeroost" texted me tonight. A local hardware store had Porter Cable 20v cordless drills with 2 batteries and charger for $79.00! Had to pick one up on the way home. Very good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Forum member "hugeroost" texted me tonight. A local hardware store had Porter Cable 20v cordless drills with 2 batteries and charger for $79.00! Had to pick one up on the way home. Nothing like friends that are willing to help spend your money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Forum member "hugeroost" texted me tonight. A local hardware store had Porter Cable 20v cordless drills with 2 batteries and charger for $79.00! Had to pick one up on the way home. Nothing like friends that are willing to help spend your money! The tool ***** that I am looks at it as a friend SAVING me money LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hmmmm, can't say *****. Can I say prostitute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Guess so. The bleeped word rhymed with oar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Guess so. The bleeped word rhymed with oar. Were you using your phone. Or did the forum do that. shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Guess so. The bleeped word rhymed with oar. Were you using your phone. Or did the forum do that. **** The forum software. I'm on a PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 My aunt just gave me a Craftsman 10" miter saw still wraped in the box, why she had it i dont know as she is a computer programmer for McAfee and writes programs for security for a few big banks downtown Chicago. I'm wondering if i should open it or sell it as my luck with Craftsman tools has been kind of poor to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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