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[kurpal_v2]

I'd just drill a small hole in the metal backing of the remote to the top and use a chain or key ring to attach it to the key.

X2 duct tape and crazy glue eh make much sence there.

[Ted_v2]

I had that problem and someone made a leather sack for me. With holes for the buttons

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[pioneer]

Before this thread suffers the same fate as others, aware me on a good 120V jigsaw?

[X_Factor]

i have this one and it works excellent, speed control, 6amps
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-PC60 ... ds=jig+saw

but most important, get good blades!
the bosch progressors are amazing!

[aidan]

i have this one and it works excellent, speed control, 6amps
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-PC60 ... ds=jig+saw

but most important, get good blades!
the bosch progressors are amazing!

I have this same jigsaw! Bought it last year. It works great and the speed control is very good too!

I'm looking for a good quality hose reel. I'm fedup of my hose getting driven over when its left outside. I bought a good one now, but packing up is always a chore. Any recommendations? I want something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Yard-Butler-HT-2EZ-2-Wheeled-175-Foot/dp/B000ZOPXPS/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1367893854&sr=8-14&keywords=hose+reel
If I can get one locally that will be great.

[pioneer]

Bhagwansingh's have decent ones...some automatic too

But let me not say more before this thread goes to piss an chit

[pugboy]

bosch jigsaws are very good
I have an older one

[X_Factor]

Home store in san juan has some really good hose reels

[pioneer]

Anyone wanna aware me on where to get a decent ratcheting crimper locally?

[greenlime100]

Pioneer, check modern electrical in marabella or khanico in gasparillo... I know for sure they both have

[pioneer]

Any idea on price?...make ah turn an check nah I from north...

[pioneer]

Also if you can take a pic showing the brand and model?

Thanks

[joker]

only seeing this ...
http://www.modernelectricaltt.com/productsearch.htm

[X_Factor]

pios, yuh know u better off gettin it off amazon and skybox, wont cost more than 200 depending on which u choose
i saw one i think in farfan, or tool time and it was atleast 300

[javishm]

check modern electrical in el dorado then

[MonsterPower]

pios best bet is to buy online and ship ... saw a $20usd crimper for well over $400ttd twas a klein i was like wtf

[silent_riot]

Amazon has some deals on Dewalt and Makita for Father's Day. I think I may buy a Dewalt router (had my eyes on the Bosch combo), since it's now $25 off.

[Chimera]

i want a hilti yes, eh really wanna pay new price because I dont need a new one

eyeing some used TE25's on ebay for between 120-$200 US


btw i end up drilling a hole through the remote housing and putting a tie strap. it good now

[pioneer]

Picked this up over the weekend at pricesmark...love the fact it can fold away

http://www.amazon.com/Keter-17182239-Fo ... work+table





Also



When I banned I tend to shop alot to lessen the pain

[javishm]

how much u paid for the table saw?

[pioneer]

my bad...$3200 via Raptor

Table was $550 but going quick, I saw a whole set on 11th May, I happened to pass back on the 18th and realized there were like 10 more remaining (if so much). I pulled the trigger, when I picked up mine another oldish dude picked up one also. Got it at chaguanas pricesmark.

[Strugglerzinc]

I am going to be in the market for a large compressor.

Anywhere around 5 Hp, 60-80 Gal, 18+ SCFM @90 PSI

I am leaning towards a multi cylinder single stage unit, however, can anyone say what the real world advantages of a dual stage unit are?

I won't be using anything at 175 PSI possible on a dual stage and the single stage tends to have a higher SCFM than dual stage of equivalent power rating.

Sanctifier, i know you usually say dual stage, what's your reasoning and/or advantages that i may not have considered.

[Sanctifier]

I am going to be in the market for a large compressor.
Anywhere around 5 Hp, 60-80 Gal, 18+ SCFM @90 PSI

I am leaning towards a multi cylinder single stage unit, however, can anyone say what the real world advantages of a dual stage unit are?
I won't be using anything at 175 PSI possible on a dual stage and the single stage tends to have a higher SCFM than dual stage of equivalent power rating.

Sanctifier, i know you usually say dual stage, what's your reasoning and/or advantages that i may not have considered.

its more efficient (cheaper electricity bill), air pressure builds back up quicker (cheaper electricity bill), it has a higher supply pressure (cheaper electricity bill) and probably be the last compressor you will buy

You'll find that most single-stage ads are a rip-off... Totally misleading. Always comparing "apples & oranges" to fool the customer.

More important, two-stage units are usually built to a much higher (industrial) standard than single-stage units.
Whichever you buy, stay away from alloy pumps... CAST-IRON ONLY!
Also you don't run any equipment that I know of (at least at DIY level) at 175 psi. You set the compressor's output with a pressure regulator set at 80 psi (or whatever the OEM advises) for the air-tool being used.

if you buy too small a compressor, you will regret it every time you use it.

These links will give you much more expert advise than my novice's opinion...
Link--> Single vs 2 stage air compressors?.

Link--> Compressor - Single vs. Dual Stage.

Their $0.02¢

BTW my compressor is finally being installed as we speak... The specs will give you a guide when comparing other units.

MANUFACTURER: CompAir.
MAKE: ............ Kellog American.
DESCRIPTION: ... 5 HP / 2-Stage (175 psi) / 80 gallon Vertical Receiver.
MOTOR: .......... Baldor 5 HP / 230 volt / Single Phase.

PUMP:.............. Number of Cycles: ....... 2
...................... Bore LP / HP: ............ 4.75 & 2.5
...................... Stroke: .................... 3
...................... HP Range: ................ 3 - 5
...................... Speed RPM -1750 Motor: 418 / 810
...................... PSI: ........................ 60 to 200
...................... Normal Free CFM: ...... 10.1 / 20

. . .

Remember... eBay is your friend! Just be careful who you buy from. Their seller status is often a good guide.

My $0.02¢

[Chimera]

I have some 32" TV's without vesa mounting holes

does anyone know of a mounting plate that would make them vesa compatible?

I guess something to hold the top and bottom and then have the holes for a vesa mounting bracket?




saw this, $110 US but looking for a cheaper option

[silent_riot]

Sanctifier, that's a beast of a compressor.

[[X]~Outlaw]

Ent! that compressor is sweet!

In a few months I'll be in the market for a dust collection and air filtration system. I need it to filter particles down to one micron.

So far I've been looking at JET's offerings.

[Sanctifier]

Thanks riot.

Yup, it's a 2nd-hand unit... Yup, I was lucky, it's in GREAT condition... Yup it only cost US $520.00 then... but US in-land freight and int'l shipping charges to T&T was a killer!...
It was a "local pickup only" sale (No shipping!)... I had to work some SERIOUS MAGIC to get it from one end of Florida to the other... all while staying in T&T!

Total Landed Cost was still only about US $1,300 five years ago...At that time eBay compressors were selling for about US $800-$900.00. Back then, a local equivalent was around TT $35-$40,000!

Yup, it should be around for my great grandchildren to use.
...but still I wish I had bought a 7.5 hp two-stage compressor back then when prices were MUCH lower.

My $0.02¢

[Sanctifier]

Ent! that compressor is sweet!
In a few months I'll be in the market for a dust collection and air filtration system. I need it to filter particles down to one micron.

So far I've been looking at JET's offerings.

Hi, outlaw.
one micron... Yup! microscopic sawdust particles are a B!TCH on your lungs! Silicosis, emphysema and lung cancer are no joke! My wife has asthma, so I can't expose my family to that crap in the ToyRoom either.

BTW the traditional single and double bag Dust Extractors are a TOTAL WASTE OF TIME as they offer LITTLE PROTECTION from microscopic sawdust particles.
Bill Pentz is THE expert in this field... and also a victim of microscopic sawdust particles!
Link--> BillPentz.com

I just scored a '325' frame motor on eBay to restore my Dad's DeWalt Radial Arm Saw...


When the DeWalt is finished (it'll take awhile) I'll need a Cyclone Dust Collector for woodworking projects too.
I'm looking at a 3 HP Grizzly. It's rated at 0.2–2 Micron filtration...
Link--> Grizzly G0441 3HP Cyclone Dust Collector.

Here's a comparison of their 3 and 5 HP models...


What I need it a BIG Lotto!

[[X]~Outlaw]

Yup..I'm going to be working with composites alot. My system will have a dust collector hooked up to the cutting tool as we as an ambiant air filter to catch anything that got away.

[~Vēġó~]

GODDAMN!!!! I liking that table there man pios....don't expect to see anymore though....