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    Recommended cordless outdoor tool systems

    Thanks for the input! No, I hadn't yet discovered Makita's 36v = 2 18v packs. That's interesting and I'll do some further investigating on that and the power head system too...
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    Recommended cordless outdoor tool systems

    Hope this belongs here...and hope this isn't a duplicated question. I'm getting sick and tired of my sick and tired ancient 2-stroke leaf blower/vac. And guess what? Leaf season is coming... Am thinking of going cordless electric with a new blower, but would like to buy into a tool brand /...
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    Rubber Garden hose

    I had one of the Goodyear black rubber hoses - great, tough hose. My only complaint, and the reason I gave it away, was that it always came off black on my hands (and anything else). Have no idea why - it's not like it was exposed to chemicals or excess friction...
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    DeWalt compound miter saw alignment issue

    Thanks - yes, I have done a bit of this, but it is tricky - at least with the tools I have. I assume I will find that it is not square - or the cut wouldn't be off. But I don't see any provision on the saw for adjusting this if it is out of square. Or maybe I'm not understanding how to use...
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    DeWalt compound miter saw alignment issue

    Model is DWS 709... I forgot to mention this is a double-bevel saw. To try to clarify: the example cut would be pulling the saw straight out from the fence (90º, but with the blade tilted (bevel) off vertical say 15º. Variance might be a quarter inch over the full draw. I do get more...
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    DeWalt compound miter saw alignment issue

    Hi all, I have a 12" DeWalt sliding compound miter saw with very low use (I bought it new - no abuse or drops). It has a puzzling issue that I need help understanding... Works fine for all cuts on the vertical. Where it gets strange is if I tilt the blade (bevel) and then pull a 90 deg. cut...
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