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[Rudman]

I have some more M18 Milwaukee stuff up for sale, Hammer drill and impact driver:

Brushless Fuel stuff. 725 in/lbs on the hammer drill, 1600 in/lbs on the driver. See link here for more details:

http://www.trinituner.com/v3/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=540023

[Strugglerzinc]

GearWrench 9260 6 Piece Metric Double Box Ratcheting Wrench Set $58 USD

8mm to 19mm.



TEKTON 3576 Heavy Duty Snap Ring Pliers, 4-Piece $12 USD

These carry lifetime warranty and they will send you a replacement, no questions asked.



$180 TTD Shipping and clearing for both.

[X_Factor]

so amazon has the 25$ off 100
on makita tools

i hope within the next 2 weeks the other brands has the same!

[pugboy]

how do you get that Makita deal ?

[X_Factor]

once you buy 100$ or more in products you get it at check out

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_39 ... B001TWVESA

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-30565-L ... pd_cp_hi_3

saw this pop up today

[silent_riot]

Around this time, they usually have that deal on Dewalt, Makita and Skil. Now is the time to buy for Christmas. They also have a lot of automotive deals eg buffers, etc on good deals from about next week.

[pioneer]

Oh yeah forgot to say...Bhags open on sundays till christmas

[shade360]

Night folks, looking to get these for some projects/renovations around the house. New or used if someone is willing to part with

Much appreciated!!

Air Compressors and Dual Bevel Sliding Mitre Saw: (either of these units)

1) Hitachi C12RSH 15 Amp 12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw
2) Makita LS1216L 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw
3) Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air Compressor
4) Bosch CET4-20W 4-Gallon 2-HP Wheeled Twin Angled Tank Air Compressor
5) RIDGID Tri-Stack 5-Gal. Portable Electric Steel Orange Air Compressor

[road runner^]

where did you buy that cable cutter so cheap i have a green lee and i paid $650 but i dont mind because that ting cuts true armoured cable like butter !

[X_Factor]

no one aint grabbed up ne thing off amazon?


shade360

i saw the dewalt mitre saw 12" 15amp
200usd

should cost around 23-2500 landed

[pioneer]

I think pricesmark has the hitachi chopsaw

[MonsterPower]

home mart in el socorro has sale all weekend .. ending 6 pm today , picked up an elcheapo skil saw for 250 and hammer drill for 250 as well ,think the circ saw is 200
good for the weekend warrior or few time use .

[shade360]

Guys!! Thanks for the info.

X_Factor - checked the one you pointed out, looks good. I really wanted to get a sliding mitre to get the larger cross cuts, around 10-12'', more for bookcases/etc. I had a look at this guy below. its $587.99 which is a bit steep, but i saw it in A1 Tools N Things in San Juan for around $5500 thereabout. What do you think about the price?

DEWALT DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound

Pioneer - Yup, saw it, its a Hitachi 10" sliding and i may very well go in that direction as the prices for the 12"s are steep, saw (2) Bosch Sliding Mitre Saws in the sale MonsterPower mentioned for $6500 and $7500, so the Hitachi may be my best bet.

I also picked up something at the sale in El Socorro for $100 below, MonsterPower
Came bundled with a "questionable" multi-tool. But for the price, hey...

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Got the compressor on Saturday as well in A1 Tools N Things in San Juan

Makita Mac2400 for $3495
Hitachi NT65MA4(s) 15gauge nailer for $1695 (feel i may have been had with this one as its used and didn't come with a carry case >>>>works good otherwise with some cleaning and oiling.

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Much appreciated!!!!

[ADONI]

You all saw this?

[Strugglerzinc]

Sawstop? Been around years now.

[Sanctifier]

Why do so many 2nrs import good quality 8"-10" Sliding Mitre Saws by "Skybox" for so much money (TT $5000 +)

While Sliding Mitre Saws are mainly used for crosscuts and mitre cuts; a Radial Arm Saw can also do the following...

primary tool used for cutting long pieces of stock to length (even more accurately than most table saws)...
rip cuts (though personally I don't recommend it for this.)
cut dado, rabbet or half lap joints... etc. etc.

With add-on OEM adapters (especially with DeWalt saws) you can also...

mold or shape, make tenons, make open mortises, use dado blades (for routing long material), taper cut,
make rabbet joints, sanding material, boring holes, use it as a jig-saw... etc. etc.

Isn't it much cheaper to import an older 8"-10" Radial Arm Saw for half the price... (on eBay from as low as US $150)... and spare parts are also available on eBay
... especially since Radial Arm Saws are 10 times stronger and 20 times more useful

[Chimera]

Why do so many 2nrs import 8"-10" Sliding Mitre Saws by "Skybox" for so much money (TT $5000-$7500 and higher)

While Sliding Mitre Saws are mainly used for crosscuts and mitre cuts; a Radial Arm Saw can also do the following...

primary tool used for cutting long pieces of stock to length (even more accurately than most table saws)...
rip cuts (though personally I don't recommend it for this.)
cut dado, rabbet or half lap joints... etc. etc.

With add-on OEM adapters (especially with DeWalt saws) you can also...

mold or shape, make tenons, make open mortises, use dado blades (for routing long material), taper cut,
make rabbet joints, sanding material, boring holes, use it as a jig-saw... etc. etc.

Isn't it much cheaper to import an older 8"-10" Radial Arm Saw for half the price... (on eBay from as low as US $150)... and spare parts are also available on eBay
... especially since Radial Arm Saws are 10 times stronger and 20 times more useful

is 2nrs you know, not carpenters

and you NOW telling we that the Radial Arm Saw is the better purchase

how else we suppose to know that?

[shade360]

For me personally, It comes down to what you are comfortable using, i've used Mitre Saws for almost 6 years and never felt restricted in anyway in what i was trying to achieve on it.

Radial Arm may be more versatile, however again in my opinion, I've always preferred the "1 tool that does 1 or 2 tasks perfectly" over the more multi-faceted tools in the market.
Reminds me of the flashlight with siren, sos light, lantern, radio, bottle opener and toothpick.

Plus i enjoy working with different tools.

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ A good quality RAS does 4 or 5 things "brilliantly" and other functions "pretty damn well."
I'm no expert but the "heads up" is still better late than never... especially at these prices.

Especially by today's manufacturing standards (ie. "lighter and cheaper manufactured quality") a DeWalt RAS can be considered "Industrial grade" equipment... much more accurate, reliable and durable than even so-called "Contractors' equipment" made these days. Your grandchildren will be able to use this after you're long gone.
Here's an example...

Surprisingly few examples listed today, compared to a couple weeks ago...
Some examples of DeWalt RAS on eBay... (sometimes you have to contact sellers directly to arrange shipping to Miami.)

IMHO the older models are best (for appearance, construction and reliability)...
Link--> Dewalt Radial Arm Saw 9 inch Blades with Stand...
This is a 'non-auction' item... 'But It Now' price is US $349

For those who might prefer the newer models...
Link--> DeWalt 740 Powershop 10" Radial Arm Saw.
This is another 'non-auction' item... 'But It Now' price is US $200

The best deals and best quality DeWalt Saws are in the Delphi Forum ("DeWalt" Radial Arm Saw Forum.)
Link--> DeWalt Radial Arm Saw Forum.

You have to register first... but IMHO it's worth it.

BTW for those with "deep pockets"... There are brand new DeWalt RAS still available today.
The "The Original Saw Company" still manufactures updated DeWalt designs.. for a price!

Link--> The Original Saw Company.

Now you know...

[Strugglerzinc]

Sanctifier helped Noah build the ark with one of these so he knows what he's sayin..

[pugboy]

Also known as most accident prone tool, just above table saws.
I still chicken to use my new brand dewalt table saw.

[shade360]

Would def be neat to see one in person used by a skilled operator/tuner.

Wonder why they were phased out (All the "big name" brands stop making updated versions)
Anyone?

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ @ pugboy... Nope! The main cause of most diy accidents is YOU!... (ie. inexperience and/or unsafe work habits.)

Like the workman sitting on my wall three weeks ago; reaching over with his foot to pull the ladder nearer to him... while a spinning concrete saw also sits balanced on the wall next to his leg...

According to Forbes, there are 400,000 workshop casualties every year in the US. They list the 10 most dangerous power tools as: power nailers, chain saws, table saws, snowblowers, circular saws, riding lawnmowers, power drills, backhoes, air compressors, and wood chippers.

Link--> The Most Dangerous Power Tools.

Before you damn the Radial Arm Saw it might be worth your while to read the 5 main safety tips also listed...

Tip No. 1: Clamp the work.
Even pros who get distracted can lop off a hand with a compound miter saw or portable circular saw. Don’t use a free hand to hold the piece. Use a clamp.

Tip No. 2: Stay awake.
Fatigue is a contributing factor in a lot of accidents. ”People work when they’re tired and shouldn’t be working with tools,” warns Norm Abram, master carpenter for This Old House.

Tip No. 3: Use goggles.
Bob Vila, the remodeling author and sometime TV host, says he doesn’t trust glasses to protect his eyes. Wood and metal chips can fly in from the side. Get goggles or else frames for your prescription lens that have removable side protectors.

Tip No. 4: Don’t disable the safety.
Some nail guns can be set to fire on contact; the safer setting requires that the tool be pushed against the board before the trigger is pulled. Abram was on a construction site when a carpenter using a contact trigger rested the tool on his leg and fired a staple into a thigh bone. Safety guard on a table saw getting in your way? Don’t remove it; get a better quality saw.

Tip No. 5: Beware the ricochet.
Dean I. Weitzman, a lawyer in Philadelphia, is representing a carpenter who used a nail gun to install a joist hanger. The nail missed the hole in the hanger, bounced against the metal and landed in the carpenter’s mouth, taking out three teeth.

How many of you REMOVE the guard from the brush-cutter because it's more convenient?... or use a hammer on a plastic handled screwdriver???... or SPRAY paint... CUT & SAND wood... SAND, GRIND or WELD metal without the correct MASK AND RESPIRATOR!... (Yup, a RESPIRATOR as well for ALL cutting, sanding, grinding & welding !!!)

At that rate, it's better that you ask a "pro"... or at least check a tutorial on YouTube or similar, before using ANY strange tool... If you can't be bothered, then pay someone with experience to do the work.

Wonder why they were phased out (All the "big name" brands stop making updated versions)
Anyone?

Because mitre saws are CHEAPER to produce!!! Compare the price of a new RAS from Original Saw Company vs the best Mitre saws on the market. Its like Snap On vs. Taiwanese hand tools. No contest!... but how many want to pay the bill?

My $0.02¢

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-PS130-2A-12 ... 94&sr=1-49

good deal after the 25$ discount....may cost less than 850 landed
studying to order it

anyone uses the 12v line?

reviews/opinions?

[Chimera]

How many of you REMOVE the guard from the brush-cutter because it's more convenient?... or use a hammer on a plastic handled screwdriver???... or SPRAY paint... CUT & SAND wood... SAND, GRIND or WELD metal without the correct MASK [b][u][

i guilty of all them things yes

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ So was I for sanding, grinding, welding etc, until recently... and I know better!
Just invested in a couple more used 3M PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirators) to make it easier for me to work safely.
IMHO eBay is a great source for discount prices... especially on "pro" safety equipment.

My $0.02¢

[ADONI]

Looking to get one of these 6 Gallon pancake air compressor.
http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-C200 ... compressor

Bhagwansingh sell out, even in the similar models as well. Due to the weight I don't think it will be feasible to skybox. Anywhere else I can get one?

[cinco]

Looking to get one of these 6 Gallon pancake air compressor.
http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-C200 ... compressor

Bhagwansingh sell out, even in the similar models as well. Due to the weight I don't think it will be feasible to skybox. Anywhere else I can get one?

hmm what do u plan on using this for?
those little compressors seem so useless to me
most places have these even psmart had some
southern supplies limited has also

[ADONI]

I'm into DIY projects by my parents, so basically its to paint metal windows and gates when I finish build them to get a little more of a professional look.
I saw the one in Pricemart, but the brand I not sure about.