New hand tools

[RalphVa]

My Porter Cable circular saw's brushes apparently got too short. Then the recip saw blade would not eject. Time for a new set. Lowes didn't have the PC circular saw in stock.

So, I went through Lowes' listings and liked a Kobalt set with near the same stuff as what I have but in 24v brushless. Got a ram drill and regular drill in the set. Already have a ram drill but not battery powered.

Cheapest was Craftsman.

Got the remaining stuff for sale on Nextdoor at $50. Think they'll go quickly, maybe even before my Kobalt stuff is delivered.

Ralph

 

[Jstpssng]

I'm looking at the small DeWalt circular saws. I already have the 6aU batteries so it doesn't make sense to switch. I haven't even taken my corded circular out of it's case in 3 years and my handsaw is getting worn out. It's cheaper to buy a cordless tool than a 1000 foot extension cord.

 

[4570Man]

I'm looking at the small DeWalt circular saws. I already have the 6aU batteries so it doesn't make sense to switch. I haven't even taken my corded circular out of it's case in 3 years and my handsaw is getting worn out. It's cheaper to buy a cordless tool than a 1000 foot extension cord.

That’s what I have and they’re pretty good. I have the brushed version because it’s a left blade saw and that’s the only way I’ll buy one. My dad has the brushless one and it’s an all around better saw but it’s only offered in a right blade model.

 

[Opti-Mist]

I'm looking at the small DeWalt circular saws. I already have the 6aU batteries so it doesn't make sense to switch. I haven't even taken my corded circular out of it's case in 3 years and my handsaw is getting worn out. It's cheaper to buy a cordless tool than a 1000 foot extension cord.

Heh, my extension cord is a Ryobi 1800 W generator. Just toss it in the back of the Mule and away we go.

 

[RalphVa]

The wife helped me to cut up some old raised bed boards I had removed today by running 2 extension cords out to where they were so I could use the old 120v circular saw.

Never heard of left handed circular saws. Didn't even know they made them.

 

[Jstpssng]

Heh, my extension cord is a Ryobi 1800 W generator. Just toss it in the back of the Mule and away we go.

Mine's an old Lincoln welder generator which belonged to my father. The only way that I can through that in the back of the truck is if I go up and get my Kubota.

 

[Moxie 15]

I hate buying new tools it usually means I broke an old tool

A couple of years ago I had a rash of broken tools and I was complaining to my step daughter about it...
ME: ..complain' gripe, complain, damn tool broke, gripe, moan
Daughter: ...and how old was it? what did it cost?
ME: had it about 30 years, bought it used...
Daughter: and you used the hell out of it and for things it was never intended
Me: I did not! well...yay, but it still shouldn't break
Daughter: so, stop complaining and get another one

 

[Larry Caldwell]

The wife helped me to cut up some old raised bed boards I had removed today by running 2 extension cords out to where they were so I could use the old 120v circular saw.

Never heard of left handed circular saws. Didn't even know they made them.

The Skil 77 is a left handed saw.

 

[Jstpssng]

Does anybody run a chainsaw left handed? It's one of the scariest things I've seen, right up there with cutting in shorts and crocs. (Which I saw somebody doing a few days ago.)

 

[4570Man]

Never heard of left handed circular saws. Didn't even know they made them.

They’re nearly all left handed IMO. The blade should be to the center of your body and most saws are right side blade. There’s a few left side bladed ones. At least that’s what I think.