Recent content by brickboiler

I don't use a grinder much, but when I do the guard is on and I'm wearing a face shield.

I like Milwaukee, but I think dewalt, makita, bosch, etc are all pretty good too. Everyone makes a pretty good drill and impact but not everyone makes a cordless biscut joiner or a cordless pex expander. If you think you want something like that in the future to go with your set your options...

Thanks, I'll have to keep using the sawzall. I'm glad I didn't buy a bandsaw and find that out the hard way.

I have a question about any of the cordless band-saws, How close to flush can you cut something with one? For example if I was cutting off something sticking out of a concrete wall, how long would the stump be?

Fein does make this clamp attachment for mounting the tool to a bench. They also show it attached to some sort of drill press looking device. http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21463

I only work on my own cars and 36mm is the biggest socket I've ever used on an automobile. I got it for axles on my old jeep. I have a few bigger sockets at work (HVAC) for specific tasks but I only buy those on an as needed basis.

If you just want a drill and an impact I think any of the major brands will be excellent, Just try to get a good deal when you see it. If you think you may want some more specialized tools like a cordless planer or a cordless nailer or a PEX tool in the future you should check to see who makes...