Recent content by Davegvg

The 18V x 2 scheme has allowed me to extend my platform use considerably to lawn tools while retaining the ability to use a light single battery tool for overhead work. Although single 18 volt battery lawn tools exists they lack the run time and "grunt" for my use. The latest 18x 2 tool I...

Without doing a bunch of online research how does one know which Dewalt tool is "low end" or " better"? Same with Milwaukee? Is it obvious when you are getting a deal vs yesterday's dud? I've seen a couple of vids where people feel tricked by a sale or in the case of DeWalt a package deal...

This is the point I tried to make earlier.

Battery adaptors will only solve a problem inside a given voltage range. Like M18 to LXT or vice versa. You cant run a 40V tool with an adapted 18 V battery, or vice versa.

This rule means you dont get the tools you want or need because no one platform has it all.

It'll be interesting to see what the quality delta may be over the next 10 years and X jobs. The Makita batts seem exceptionally well protected thermally as they should be for the money, but no doubt they are overpriced. Which Makita battery change up are you referring to? Could you not get...

Bosch is great, but the lineup is thin comparatively. Makitas 18V and X2 36 volts give me a super wide range of tools from the garage, to woodworking to yard tools with one platform.

The only time I switch is when I cant get the tool I want from Makita. I think I'm up to about 20 Pcs now. I've yet to wear out a makita tool, even my 9.6 V screwdriver with stick batteries still works fine. (I have had batteries go bad but thats expected if you actually use them) That said...

I like both but prefer Makita whenever I can get the Makita version of a given tool. My town has a small family owned Makita shop where I can get actual service and they take care of me. I tried Dewalt about 15 years ago and wore out a saw and screwdriver kit building a deck and a shed.

Mcnaught retracta.

Between my CTEKS and my Optimates I like my Optimates better - I'd go for the 6 gold.

Try to find a reversing dryer today... Have 2 houses full of Miele. Love that stuff.

I have the Koken spark plug kit with the dedicated torque wrench and wobble/lock. The wobble & lock works fine for me. The real win for Koken to me - is the thin wall of their plug sockets and holding clip.

Makes sense thanks. What inverter are you using?

I agree - technically it works. In california you are you are compelled to sign a contract or you cant do anything. The entire process runs at the speed of the permits. The current nemm 3.o contracts here cant produce a roi that make sense because fo the imposed fee structure. The solar...