Recent content by db55

Thanks to everyone for your excellent inputs. It sounds like both the M12 Fuel Hatchet and the M18 Fuel Hackzall are excellent tools. Hatchet is best/optimized for pruning and Hackzall is more general purpose but still good for small pruning. I decided to go with the Hackzall as I will be able...

Hi, I'm planning to buy a handheld battery-powered pruning saw. I'll typically be using this for branches that are 5" in diameter or less (usually less). I have an electric chain saw for branches that are too large for what I buy. I want the smaller saw for convenience and easy to use while...

Hi, I'm a DIY homeowner and I am interested in recommendations for purchasing a battery-powered oscillating multi tool. Up until now, my battery-powered tools are Milwaukee 18V and 12V. The contractors who are currently remodeling our laundry room and half-bath strongly recommend Flex power...

Hi, I'm a DIY guy who needs a thin (~1/8", no more than 3/16") 7/8" open end wrench to repair a cart. I inherited 2 sets of thin open end wrenches but unfortunately both sets top out at 11/16". I've been looking on Amazon and there are a several SAE sets (no 7/8" individual wrenches) with...

Thanks to all for your responses! My decisions just got easier. I'm going with small (whatever the set offers will be fine) to 24mm for both shallow and deep and then add singles for anything larger (probably will immediately buy a shallow 27 and wait to buy anything else). I doubt that I'll...

Hi, I'm a DIY guy (not a professional mechanic) who is interested in buying a good 1/2" drive 6-point metric socket set. I own a good (old) craftsman 1/2" ratchet, breaker bars, extensions - so I'm most interested in the sockets. I already have relatively complete 1/4" and 3/8" sets, and a...