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I'm interested in what application this might be.

On that note, the Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/2" hammer drill is one serious piece of kit. It was the one tool that got me looking at the whole M12 line. I have no need for a compact hammer drill, but after testing, I ended up buying their 3/8" drill, 1/4" hex impact driver, multi-tool, and rotary...

The CXS $300 with the right angle attachment is quite pricey. For that kind of money, you can get a vastly more versatile platform in the Milwaukee M12, with no fewer than 6 possible options for drilling (standard chuck brushed or brushless, hammer drill brushed or brushless, hex-drive brushed...

That Delta you have pictured, either the 36-5000 or the 36-5100 aren't without issues either. From talking to a few avid wood workers, the point where you get reliable, repeatable results on a Contractor style table saw seems to be when you pony up $1500 or higher. That said, under that price...

I originally bought the 2 tool combo earlier this year with the drill driver and small circular saw and then followed by the newer hammer drill 2-battery combo. The regular drill driver is average, the 5-1/2" circular is close to garbage, as the blade, housing, or shoe is deflecting during the...

By and large, if you are going with a 12 volt system, the Milwaukee M12 line has got the widest array of tools that can span a variety trades and uses. I went with the M12 system because the had a a 2-Speed 1/4" hex with the same specs as their drill/driver and that they had a rotary tool...

I generally do not like using a jigsaw to cut straight lines against a guide, but if you must, take a close look at the design of the jigsaws. I've found that those with the shoe/sole only held with one bolt or cam have a much more difficult time cutting straight and/or binding when used...

I'm making the old man a maple cutting board. He's not into tools, but he gets into cooking. I'm getting the kids involved in cutting, gluing, sanding, while I do the more precise edge bevels and chamfers. Taking pictures every step so it will ship with the gift.

Correct. Chances are you get enough of the crystaline formation to breach the separator and you get the short. Zapping them will break that bridge, and it is temporary. You have to do the procedure above to get lasting results. I've come upon a lot of this info rejuvenating "spent" R/C car...

Not a pro, but I've raced and crewed for many SCCA IT-A and IT-B teams as well as Auto-X on my own dime. Torque sticks are great at the tire shop, when you are banging wheels on and off all day; they are more to prevent you from over tightening. Your impact has to be calibrated well, and even...

I'm not a "pro" per se, but based on my own work flow and observing a few diesel truck techs, mechanical and electrical contractors in my line of work (as well as talking to them), here are my observations: -ratchets are quickly being replaced by cordless powered equivalents or if the shop has...

FYI, for DeWalt 18v tools: http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-batteries-dca2203c.aspx

The fix is only temporary because after you "zap" the battery back to life, you need to "exercise" the battery as well. That is near impossible to do unless you have the following tools: -multi-chemistry adjustable amperage peak charger -discharger of some type (light bulb or resistor type...

Las Positas. Chabot has machining but no welding, as far as I know, and Las Positas has welding and auto.

Are these classes through NOVA? I moved from the DC metro area, Capitol Hill, to San Francisco.

My father has a 1/4 acre lot where he absolutely loves growing squash. Naturally, the little "ground chucks" as my kids call them have decided to take residence under the shed and have an unlimited supply of food. To date, the old man has trapped and relocated about 14 of them. No "ground...

First, I don't do any woodworking for a living, but merely as a hobby and to renovate my own home. While I don't own any Festool products, my experience with trying them out gave me the impression that they are well thought out, well designed tools specifically made to work as a system. The...

I've given up on several windows like that. I personally give it the 15 minute rule: if i can't get one clear in 15 minutes using 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 and finally a foam polishing pad, then I'm just making a new one. Those shapes are not difficult to make. I don't know if where you are...

It sounds like all the tools you currently have: 2 Circular Saws and Drill/Driver, serve their purpose well enough. And since 2 out 3 of those are already on the Li-Ion system, it makes a lot more sense to get the Impact Wrench and another slim battery or a combo. That way you are not...

Following the thread to see your progress. I'm signed up for 2, semester long, welding classes for a total of about 6 hours of lab time each week. Seems like the missing fabrication skill in my repertoire, so I finally pulled the trigger. The community college is 5 minutes away and the class...