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    What would I need to bend/ring roll C channel in my garage? Possible?

    Long time home gamer with decent home shop but nothing really for metal fab. I have an application that would require several pieces of mild steel C channel (say 1.5" x 3/4") bent into a gentle Z shape. Let's call it a 45 degree bend on an 8" radius. One bend would be flange out, and the other...
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    I'm not sure why there doesn't seem to be an awesome cordless shop vac on the market. Am I missing something?

    I have used a few different cordless shop vacs and I have a dewalt 20v shop vac and they are all trash and not even remotely as good as corded. But we have higher voltage cordless tools now, such as the 60v, even 120v dewalt stuff. Battery powered lawn mowers. I have a 56volt EGO leaf blower...
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    Cordless reciprocating saws won't start with blade on the workpiece?

    I have 3 reciprocating type saw. Corded DeWalt 12 amp, Cordless DeWalt 20v, and Cordless Milwaukee Hackzall M12. I am usually cutting metal with them; mild steel stock, aluminum, rebar. I've had the corded DeWalt far longer than the other two. I'll often place the blade on my work, start it...
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    Oak hardwood oiled look

    I just pulled up all the carpet in my 1935 and found oak floors in rough condition but intact. 1/8" gaps between some boards and moisture stains. Also carpet glue around the perimeter. I intend on sanding it and applying poly. I am a hobby woodworker so I already know a bit about wood finishes...
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    What is currently the top of the line DeWalt cordless 20v drill?

    I have a full compliment of DeWalt batteries and a DCD780 that I have been flogging for years. I'm looking to relegate the 780 to "house" use and upgrade my shop drill. I want to buy "tool only" of basically the best traditional form factor drill they make. Side handle, all metal chuck, arm...
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