Recent content by tdellenburg

I'd like to know what you find out cowboy...

You guys with the dewalts. How do you feel about the blades not being able to be resharoened? Do they last long enough to justify the expense of replacement? Would you buy it again if you had to choose between it and *** brand?

Yeah, I always think about that and look at the stats myself. That's why I came here, this seems like a "real tool guy" kind of place, and I have gotten excellent feedback on other questions as well. Thank you for providing yours BTW. I just got bit by delta several years ago, and have tools now...

Thanks guys. The dewalt is what I was leaning towards, but read several bad reviews on Amazon. Also have an interest in the Rikon. Hoping someone sooner or later has had one and will comment.

I'm thinking about getting myself a planer. I work in a very small shop, so small that I cut outside and assemble inside. Also, I want to be able to transport it when working on remote jobs. What would you guys recommend for a portable / bench top type planer?

Damn, I thought I sat around bored on my day off...

If they don't they should!!! Every country should look inward first and only source from others what they cannot provide for themselves.

When I started in manufacturing 20 some odd years ago, as a tech, plants were heavy on low paid operators and light on moderately paid techs. The last tech job I had a few years ago had 1200 very high paid techs, and few low paid operators. Automation has not taken jobs, it has forced a...

Forrest makes awesome blades. Not sure if they make a 7-1/4 or not. https://www.forrestblades.com/#/home

I knew a group of carpenters that called Estwing hammers "eastrings" because of that ringing. I've never bought one that didn't ring, right off the shelf. And I've never had one fail. I own several, and they are my go to hammers for claw hammers, drilling hammers, ball pien, etc. And there axes...

I was installing some new LED lights today in a diesel shop and looked at the mechanic and said "damn, that's a big ole socket wrench." But I am one of those deplorable rednecks in SC, so I guess that's to be expected.

What he said...

Reshoring has already begun; Ford, Fiat/ Chrysler, GM , Carrier. Just keep watching...

I've had the same Lennox hacksaw for 15 years (would be 25 had my original not been "borrowed"). Hard to beat them for any cutting tools. I highly recommend.

My reply wasn't concerning that, mine was about the idea of "just buying a regular ratchet" knowing full well it isn't the right tool for the job, and warranty it "when it breaks." If your are buying the tool anyway, which was my premise, then it does make the most sense to buy the right tool...