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[X_Factor]

adjusting the saw blade depth on the circular saw also helps with kickback, heat build up and just make cuts easier

[pugboy]

the only thing with these blades is they make a lot of dust as they cut very fine and cleanly
the crosscut generates a huge amount of fine dust, enough to blow around from one side of the house to the other, these blades will generate as much dust as if you were cutting mdf which is prob the worst when it comes to dust.

use a good car wax on your blades and tablesaw, circular saw base etc
will help any binding

I invested in a cyclone system and dont cut any wood now without dust collection on
you can make one for cheap with a plastic traffic cone, need to have at least a medium size shopvac however.

[Ted_v2]

Buy a sthil. Farfan has everything. Carb kit everything full works.

Check them out a decent amount unit should be 1800ish.

Try to get straight shafts as they work better. I have a Fs85 going in about 5 years. Changed coilpack and a couple small parts. Beautiful machine. Never touched the carb.

[Ted_v2]

Where i could get a fuel line disconnect tool to buy locally?

[pugboy]

took a chance abd bought a foreign used dewalt 10" miter saw on the side of the road by caroni roundabout
$1000

bunch of guys from penal selling a heap of tools
from big hilti come down
basic 10" model, quite popular, not sliding though
appears to be in pretty good condition

[rspann]

I saw them there with two vans this morning, quite an array of tools.

[silent_riot]

You got a contact number for them?

[rspann]

Nah, I only watched them while passing.

[Ted_v2]

Empire tools? if so their salesman contact is +1 (868) 499-2269
their place is located next door to bicks, they sell some pretty decent tools, plenty good deals once you look.

[pugboy]

Yes, guy said they are next door to bicks penal

[ADONI]

[Ted_v2]

How much one of these worth? Someone gave me it and I have no use for it now rediscovered after 3 years

[adnj]

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How much one of these worth? Someone gave me it and I have no use for it now rediscovered after 3 years

Take a look on eBay for "Moore and Wright micrometer". Used and in good shape, maybe TT$500 but I have seen them go for TT$100.

[X_Factor]

lookin for a uused belt sander
3x21 or 4x24

anyone have?

[Ted_v2]

Whoa, thought was something good.

[Chimera]

anyone know where locally selling 8 feet led tubes

i only finding 4 feet everywhere

[Ted_v2]

Dual star on. The forum

[hindian]

Can any one recommend a good orbital sander? I want to use it to sand a bare plywood wall. I dont know much about wood working tools so any help is appreciated thanks.

[*KRONIK*]

I guess any name brand will be fine....but u will need to picky with the grit of the sanding pad

[X_Factor]

i know quite a few ppl using the black and decker as well i have the porter cable 5"
not sure of the prices locally but pads are cheap but isnt agressive in removing material so buy the rougher to use initially maybe 80 and a couple 120 as a second pass depending on the finish you want

[neexis]

Anybody got this Makita XPH012 Cordless Hammer Driver Drill? Seems like a good buy
Considering getting it for small home jobs/DIY projects.
From what I've read in this thread, power tools seem to be more expensive locally.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9ULIAE/re ... V762&psc=1

[silent_riot]

I use the Black & Decker 5" RO sander with Mirka sanding discs. It has become one of my most used tools.

[nervewrecker]

Any particular brand to look for in hole saws? diamond coated.

neexis, I think SSl had a nice sale on some milwaukee lithium battery drill combo. Not sure if hammer though

[neexis]

Any particular brand to look for in hole saws? diamond coated.

neexis, I think SSl had a nice sale on some milwaukee lithium battery drill combo. Not sure if hammer though

Thanks.. will check them out.

smh... I didn't even realise SSL was right in Sando

[nervewrecker]

Make a spin in allied too, been ogling some cordless lithium ion drills some time now.

[Ted_v2]

Don't go allied for electronics. Go l&g tool store. Big sale right now Milwaukee 18v hammer drill for about 2k.

[pugboy]

allied is bosch dealer
ldg is milwaukee, hence they always have sale on milwaukee stuff

whscott is makita, they also sell a makita lower brand which is pretty good,
bought the 4x24 belt sander and it works well

[X_Factor]

Any particular brand to look for in hole saws? diamond coated.

neexis, I think SSl had a nice sale on some milwaukee lithium battery drill combo. Not sure if hammer though

you dont need a big set if you have a jig saw and spade bits
a 7-13 piece set should be sufficient but get a set with a case
https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PC3 ... s=hole+saw

i have that set....pretty basic but its really sharp
no case though and i think most of them loss

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hmm ^^^ i just ordered that same set & will get it a few days ....

[supercharged turbo]

anyone know where locally selling 8 feet led tubes

i only finding 4 feet everywhere

Ramlagan uses the 8 feet led tubes for their lighting and sells them as well