Craftsman 19.2v C3 Fans

[jd_1138]

Anyone have a string trimmer for sale, or know of one? Should have bought one a long time ago, now they are gone!

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Ryobi makes a 2 tool outdoor combo kit for $90 that comes with a trimmer, blower, a battery, and charger. Then you'd have the battery and charger for other Ryobi stuff.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ON...BXpXN7TA8XjR5GPNUU8aAodnEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Too bad it's toxic shock green and not the nicer Craftsman grey and red. Oh no I'm gonna get thrown out of the CM thread for posting a Ryobi tool.

 

[Super Sport]

How long ago? I'm have to start checking ace. I really don't want to go to the 24 or 40 volt systems, but that's all they make now. I keep watching ebay too

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It was within the last year - maybe around black friday? Ace was running a coupon so I went out of my way to see what they had and found that. They had 3 or 4 on the shelf at that time. I think Ace can be a hit or miss with the Craftsman stuff, so YMMV.

If you're really interested I could make a trip there and see if they have any left. The set was $115 IIRC.

 

[JazzBlueRT]

Re: Craftsman 19.2v C3 Kit Price. Good deal?

Why not go with ryobi instead? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-One-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Ultimate-Combo-Kit-6-Tool-P884/203466936
Since sears is probably going to go under with in the next few years, I doubt the line of powertools will be supported for much longer. Ryobi has a pretty big line and the batteries work with all the tools, even the old blue ones. TTI makes craftsman powertools,ryobi,milfooki,ridgid.

I agree with this. The Craftsman C3 line has an annoying tendency to release a new tool and kill it within a year. It took me a year to find a C3 hedge trimmer because Sears discontinued it.

The Ryobi line keep even poor seeking items around for a long time.

 

[JazzBlueRT]

Does anyone have the grinder? How do you like it?

I have it, it came in a combo with the impact wrench. Haven't used it yet though. Looks sturdy.

 

[vette-kid]

Re: Craftsman 19.2v C3 Kit Price. Good deal?

I agree with this. The Craftsman C3 line has an annoying tendency to release a new tool and kill it within a year. It took me a year to find a C3 hedge trimmer because Sears discontinued it.

The Ryobi line keep even poor seeking items around for a long time.

...because I already have a ton of other c3 tools a's I don't want another battery and charger system. And my c3 tools work great. No point in replacing what works.

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[vette-kid]

It was within the last year - maybe around black friday? Ace was running a coupon so I went out of my way to see what they had and found that. They had 3 or 4 on the shelf at that time. I think Ace can be a hit or miss with the Craftsman stuff, so YMMV.

If you're really interested I could make a trip there and see if they have any left. The set was $115 IIRC.

I may take you up on that, I didn't get a chance to check mine yet. I'll look tomorrow.

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[ptgarcia]

I picked up the grinder on Tuesday I am looking forward to using it. I need to pick up some wire &cut off wheels for it at ace.

I bought the grinder a couple months back and used it to strip a vise I bought. Worked like a champ, even with the piece of **** Home Depot stripping wheel. Admittedly not hard use but I see it handling anything I throw at it just fine.

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[EOC_Jason]

Make sure you get the cut-off wheels (and grinding wheels) with the offset / raised center... Not the flat ones.

 

[fordgasm]

I had a bunch of C3 stuff but have been selling it off lately. Sears financial situation prompted me to get out of the line, sadly.

 

[vette-kid]

I had a bunch of C3 stuff but have been selling it off lately. Sears financial situation prompted me to get out of the line, sadly.

What have you got to sell?

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[bpj71]

Anyone have a string trimmer for sale, or know of one? Should have bought one a long time ago, now they are gone!

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There may be one at the OCT near my work, I will check Monday for you

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[bpj71]

Anyone have a string trimmer for sale, or know of one? Should have bought one a long time ago, now they are gone!

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There may one at the parts center near my work, I will check Monday

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[vette-kid]

There may one at the parts center near my work, I will check Monday

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Awesome, just let me know.

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[dodge610]

I have the C3 grinder and hedge trimmers. Both of them are beasts and work superbly. Have a pretty god assortment of the C3 platform but have been buying a lot o the Ryobi one stuff also. Since the C3 line seems to not be coming out with anything new lately.

 

[JazzBlueRT]

Re: Craftsman 19.2v C3 Kit Price. Good deal?

...because I already have a ton of other c3 tools a's I don't want another battery and charger system. And my c3 tools work great. No point in replacing what works.

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I feel your pain, I had a hard time finding the C3 hedge trimmer and finally found it on Amazon.

 

[fordgasm]

What have you got to sell?

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sadly just the wet/dry vac and two of the xcp drills minus the batteries, never used.

Most of the stuff has been picked over already.

 

[dodge610]

sadly just the wet/dry vac and two of the xcp drills minus the batteries, never used.

Most of the stuff has been picked over already.

I have the wet/dry vac never had a chance to use it yet hope it works as decent as they say.

 

[bpj71]

Awesome, just let me know.

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Sorry man, only a used blower, no battery, no charger

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[vette-kid]

Sorry man, only a used blower, no battery, no charger

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Ah well, thanks

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[bpj71]

Guess what I got today ??....major score

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[uncwstudent]

Guess what I got today ??....major score

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Where in the world did you find this? I love it!

 

[ptgarcia]

Does that RC truck really use the C3 batteries?

 

[bpj71]

Yes it does use the C3 batteries.

This was a father's day gift in 2008 from Sears. It's a little rough in shape...but I had to have it. Found it on OfferUp...got it for $60

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[Here2Learn]

Re: Craftsman 19.2v C3 Kit Price. Good deal?

I agree with this. The Craftsman C3 line has an annoying tendency to release a new tool and kill it within a year. It took me a year to find a C3 hedge trimmer because Sears discontinued it.

The Ryobi line keep even poor seeking items around for a long time.

How true. The other day I looked at the vacuum and noticed it can also double as a leaf blower. I thought, I'M ORDERING IT! .... No. No, you're not. Not available.

 

[bpj71]

There are two blowers for sale in the building I work in. Don't know how much but if anyone is interested I can ask

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[Bruce Wayne]

I'm having a difficult time finding cut off discs to use with my C3 grinder.

 

[kythri]

I'm having a difficult time finding cut off discs to use with my C3 grinder.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Avanti-P...rf-Metal-Cut-Off-Disc-PBD045063101F/202830994

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-4...e-27-Depressed-Center-DBD045063701F/202830999

There's a TON of 4.5" cut off wheels out there...

 

[EOC_Jason]

I'm having a difficult time finding cut off discs to use with my C3 grinder.

Any 4.5" cutoff wheel with the depressed center / offset works fine, I like diablo or dewalt brands...

I don't know if the flat cutoff wheels will work, maybe someone else can chime in.

 

[seatonii]

I have a thin flat cut off wheel on my C3 grinder and it works fine.

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[ptgarcia]

The grinder manual says to use Type 27 wheels. I don't know the difference between Type 27 and Type 1 or other types but the Type 27 stripper fit perfectly.

 

[dodge610]

Anyone know any tricks for rejuvinating the c3 ni cads had 2 go dead on me. I am trying the freeze them and charge them. Thought I heard or read somewhere that works sometimes to give them a second life.

 

[pattenp]

Anyone know any tricks for rejuvinating the c3 ni cads had 2 go dead on me. I am trying the freeze them and charge them. Thought I heard or read somewhere that works sometimes to give them a second life.

I've also read that if you mix the right amounts of lead and copper and heat to 1000 deg. F and then flash freeze you get gold.

 

[EOC_Jason]

Anyone know any tricks for rejuvinating the c3 ni cads had 2 go dead on me. I am trying the freeze them and charge them. Thought I heard or read somewhere that works sometimes to give them a second life.

Freezing / refrigerating batteries does nothing...

If the voltage has dropped too low for it to charge you can try hooking up an old-school battery charger (or jumper it to a spare battery like for a car or atv) to the proper pins to get the voltage high enough for the charger to accept it.

Labor Day is just around the corner, Sears will probably have some good deals then and you might be able to pick up some new Lithium Ions for a reasonable price. Otherwise ebay does sell knockoffs that people have been happy with.

 

[seatonii]

I've also read that if you mix the right amounts of lead and copper and heat to 1000 deg. F and then flash freeze you get gold.

Now THAT is funny!! I actually laughed out loud when I read that!

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[dodge610]

I've also read that if you mix the right amounts of lead and copper and heat to 1000 deg. F and then flash freeze you get gold.

Good for you try it out.

 

[dodge610]

Freezing / refrigerating batteries does nothing...

If the voltage has dropped too low for it to charge you can try hooking up an old-school battery charger (or jumper it to a spare battery like for a car or atv) to the proper pins to get the voltage high enough for the charger to accept it.

Labor Day is just around the corner, Sears will probably have some good deals then and you might be able to pick up some new Lithium Ions for a reasonable price. Otherwise ebay does sell knockoffs that people have been happy with.

Had too buy the 2 pack of lithiums sears had them for $69.00 for 2 that will get me thru till labor day for now. I will try jumping them see what happens.

 

[woodturner9]

Anyone know any tricks for rejuvinating the c3 ni cads had 2 go dead on me.

What specifically do you mean by "go dead"?

If you mean they won't hold a full charge, and you have been "topping them off", a few full discharge cycles MAY improve them.

How many charge cycles are on the batteries? NiCads are generally good for 300 to 400 charge cycles before they truly wear out.

 

[dodge610]

What specifically do you mean by "go dead"?

If you mean they won't hold a full charge, and you have been "topping them off", a few full discharge cycles MAY improve them.

How many charge cycles are on the batteries? NiCads are generally good for 300 to 400 charge cycles before they truly wear out.

2 out of the 6 i have will not take a charge at all. Not sure what happened ut put them on a tool and they are dead. Charger is fine charges all the others.

 

[woodturner9]

2 out of the 6 i have will not take a charge at all.

I assume you mean the charger says it will not charge them? What is the voltage across the battery terminals?

Try putting them in a drill or something, hold down the trigger for a minute or so to discharge the batteries a bit more, then try charging.

 

[coleman10]

I’m alarmed by the number of discontinued C3 tools and the shrinking of the C3 platform. Seems Sears has killed off all but the few basic cordless tools in the combo kits. Even newer products like the LED light have disappeared. Seriously considering jumping ship for another brand. As much as I want to stick with Craftsman, they aren’t giving me much hope of an expanded product line.