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#61

Consider reviewing this socket holder:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5DN7M9

Seems to get outstanding reviews. I saw the Westling review on here. Would be interested in how they compare.

#62

I still like to see an occasional knife review. I just picked up a benchmade grizzly ridge that I think deserves a good review.

#64

I want to see reviewed is how to make a hand crank super capacitor hand drill
here is a super capacitor hand drill that charges in 15 seconds with a 5 volt 55 watt plug from my wall
https://www.amazon.com/BLUCAVE-DSD-46FL-2BLU-Flashcell-Cordless-Screwdriver/dp/B012CHMW5Y
here is a hand crank that is charging a fan


I need my hand drill to work everywhere, no matter where I am, I need my tools
Please do a review in hopes someone will make a hand crank super capacitor hand drill
Its a very small subject that when it is covered will be answered and everyone will be allowed to use their hand drill everywhere, thank you for letting me post

#65

I previewed that tool a few years ago, and havenā€™t heard anything about it since.

https://toolguyd.com/blucave-flashcell-cordless-screwdriver

I think that 3.6V cordless screwdrivers end up being simpler and more economical to make or buy. Charge it up once, and itā€™ll hold that capacity for a long time. The Blucave driver is interesting from a technological standpoint, but would have to be more attractively priced and heavily marketed to be more widely appealing.

Youā€™re probably not going to get a lot of work out of a tool like this, but then again, I am now increasingly curious about what its limits might be.

However, it also looks like the tool was bought out by liquidators, which would limits its availability in the near future.

#66

Whenever you get around to it, Iā€™d love a segment on the new M18 High Output tools running on regular batteries, and regular tools on the HD batteries.

For example say I have 90% of my workload done with the new Chainsaw and my High Output HD 12.0Ah battery dies. Is it totally useless with my 5.0Ah XC battery or will I eek out the last bit of work albeit slower/less efficiently.

If I stick that 12.0 battery in my M18 Hedge Trimmer will I see 2.4x the run time of the 5.0 battery? More/less/same with less heat?

#67

Generally, you can use the 5.0Ah batteries, but when the going gets tough, thatā€™s when you want the bigger battery.

Itā€™s going to be different with every tool, which is why I havenā€™t commented so far. Iā€™ll see what I can do about characterizing the performance for st least one or two tools.

If you didnā€™t want to buy a kit, or there isnā€™t much financial incentive to do so, you could always buy a bare tool and see how it goes, adding a 12.0Ah battery if or when needed.

#68

Thanks for the reply. Iā€™m just curious really.

I could be misunderstanding in my reading/research but my understanding of the battery lineups right now is:

DeWaltā€™s 40V Max* line isnā€™t compatible with the 20V Max* line.

The 60/20V Max FlexVolt lines are compatible with each other, but FlexVolt tools wonā€™t work with non-FlexVolt batteries.

If you wanted, for example, a cordless hedge trimmer DeWalt only makes a 40V model. Then you have your 20V Max* Drill/Impact. Next you buy a FlexVolt tool. Now you have 3 different DeWalt batteries and none of them work together.

Whereas with Milwaukee, my understanding is that M18 is M18. If your chainsaw battery dies and your have only a few cuts left to do your 5.0 battery will get you over the line. Likewise if you have a few lags left to drive you could stick the 12.0 in your Impact to finish off (obviously with a less than ideal size/weight lump of a battery hanging off it). With a hypothetical M18 lawnmower you could carry around a backpack full of 2.0Ah batteries and do 4 feet of your lawn at a time :rofl:.

#69

dewalt makes a 20v hedge trimmer too. I almost bought it vs the ECHO cordless I bought.

itā€™s a little bit less capable than the 40V OPE model but not much - plenty for home owner use. and it will take any 20V battery or the smaller flexvolt batteries.

#70

My mistake, I was purely looking at this page:
https://www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/outdoor-power-equipment

And assumed if they made one it would be there. All the tool companies have too many SKUs itā€™s so hard to keep track

#71

That is correct.

There is one-way compatibility between 20V Max and FlexVolt, and the same charger can be used, although a FlexVolt faster charger is a good idea.

40V Max is the ā€œlandscaping proā€ line, providing more power and runtime potential than 20V Max, and more convenience than FlexVolt.

For outdoor power tools, 20V Max for light or occasional use, FlexVolt for a step up in power/runtime, and 40V Max for the pro using the tools daily.

#72

I would love to see how the new brushless Milwaukee 18V and Dewalt 20V barrel grip jigsaws stack up against the Makita 18V jigsaw once all of them are available here in the states.

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#73

A detailed review on DeWALT60V Flexvolt wall chaser, would like to know if I can use a third blade between two blades or not, for example. If yes, is it going to be powerful enough or not?
Thanks

#74

The big thing Iā€™d like reviewed would be tool chest systems with drawers ā€” this whole stack/unstacking thing drives me nuts.

#75

I wouldnā€™t mind seeing another headlamp / flashlight review. Might be worth an update.

maybe a Jigsaw review

or mitre saw review - continuance of that miter saw selection and stand discussion from last year

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#76

Not just Jigsaws, also the blades. for example these two:



These two are extremely long, I wonder if they really work with a Jigsaw.

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#77

This mightt sound odd, but what about discussing screws, nails, nuts, and bolts?

I would love to buy a comprehensive ā€œstarter setā€ of fastners to cover typical woodworking, repair, and DYI tasks. (I had TONS built up as-you-go-style pre-Sandy). I find so many fastners seem cheap, and assortments are almost universally so.

What would ToolGuyd stock a re-built workshop with, and how would you go about purchasing them? Getting 4 at a time at Home Depot ($, quality?)? Are there sources that sell pro-quality for repairmen in common sizes/assortments? Etcā€¦

Iā€™m especially interested in a core set of handy screws to use instead of dry wall screws as multi-purpose screws.

Thanks!

#78

Thanks, Iā€™ll keep that in mind!

The problem is that everyone has different needs and wants. Itā€™s impossible to plan ahead without anticipating what oneā€™s needs are, and there will always be unanticipated needs.

For me, I like Spax and GRK fasteners for general projects and light construction or mounting projects, and whatever they have at the hardware store for nails or misc. fastener needs.

For machine screws, I ordered from Zoro and McMaster. If I can wait, I order USA-made hardware from Zoro. If I canā€™t, I ordered from McMaster with some fasteners USA-made and others imported.

I have a few assortments, but they have a lot of holes.

I also found really cheap fasteners at Zoro via their and Graingerā€™s house brand, or at least I think itā€™s their house brand, and built up a sizable assortment. They work well for small repairs or prototyping, but theyā€™re also greasy and not the finish or strength I use most often. I donā€™t think Iā€™d go that path again, but they do come in handy at times.

For a core set of screws, I really like Spax, which you can find at Home Depot.

But, no matter how many boxes of Spax screws I have accumulated, I always need something different for a project.

I have not yet exhausted my assortment of pocket holes screws purchased from McFeelys a while ago.

Iā€™ve heard good things about boltdepot.com, but so far I havenā€™t found reasons to shop there instead of Zoro and McMaster Carr (industrial suppliers).

#79

I would love to see an objective set of reviews on harbor freight tools. I mean the new line they said is supposed to be on par with brands like Dewalt. They have drill bits, the whole nine yards. For those of us with constraints, I hope those tools are a great value. I speak primarily of hand tools and all types of tool accessories.

#80

I recently purchased Hercules 12V and 20V drills and screwdriver bits, Icon ratchet and sockets, and certain pliers across all of their product brands/lines.

I also bought a Bauer drill.

Things areā€¦ complicated. Harbor Freight values are mixed. This time of year, you can get better deals elsewhere, at least on certain tools. It does take a little more effort though.

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#81

@ToolGuyd I think a huge feature on the aftermarket developing for Milwaukee Packout would be awesome.

Detailing the different folks who have designed and sell the various 3D printed parts, how to combine them, mix, and match with various organizers and such would be cool. Specifically the hack where they tear apart a bit box and use the insides in bins. Or build plates and stuff with the printed cleats. Very clever and cool stuff going on with the community.

I think highlighting use cases and hacks, with your websites visibility, will help Milwaukee learn and maybe adopt some of these useful features into their line and help the community grow.

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