Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

When I replaced all my nimh battery tools, I went with Ridgid because, if registered for home use, the batteries have a lifetime warranty. Hard to beat that. I have the drill, impact driver, circular saw, belt sander, reciprocating saw, a couple of lights and a hand sander. I've used every one of them with no issues. Batteries are still strong after 4 years of regular weekend warrior use.

Hot tip right there. Thanks. My main beef with any lithium ion tools has been the inability to rebuild the battery modules. I haven't been able to bring myself to justify another cordless drill. Went back to my trusty thirty five year old Craftsman.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I suggest you get that set up, just in case you have a snowfall like in January of 2017.

Why? Because shoveling snow is a major cause of heart attacks for retired men. Plus, it would give you something to do during snow days. Plus, you could plow off some of your neighbors driveways - maybe meet a lonely housewife -


humfrz

I welcome a heart attack. Life isn't as fun as they advertised. They didn't tell me that Obama care would be 3 times more than my half million dollar San Jose mortgage. Should have just worked in San Jose till I die.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I welcome a heart attack. Life isn't as fun as they advertised. They didn't tell me that Obama care would be 3 times more than my half million dollar San Jose mortgage. Should have just worked in San Jose till I die.

UGH!

Maybe put mrs ho back to work at a job with benefits? -

humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Hot tip right there. Thanks. My main beef with any lithium ion tools has been the inability to rebuild the battery modules. I haven't been able to bring myself to justify another cordless drill. Went back to my trusty thirty five year old Craftsman.

…..and, there you have it, folks -


humfrz

[EAGLE5]

What the hell is this weighted blanket thing? Is it a trampling fetish?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Hot tip right there. Thanks. My main beef with any lithium ion tools has been the inability to rebuild the battery modules. I haven't been able to bring myself to justify another cordless drill. Went back to my trusty thirty five year old Craftsman.

I believe you have to buy them through Home Depot to get that warranty. Also, it doesn't apply to batteries purchased separately as I recall, it has to be one that came with a tool.

I have a few old Craftsman as well. My powered circular saw, bandsaw, and tablesaw, and half inch drill are at least 35 years old, all Craftsman.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by EAGLE5

What the hell is this weighted blanket thing? Is it a trampling fetish?

If that's the primary point if confusion this morning, you should look up "perenium tanning".

And IDK, something about increasing pressure makes you sleep better?

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by Spuds

If that's the primary point if confusion this morning, you should look up "perenium tanning".

Why do you do these things to Humfrz?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Hot tip right there. Thanks. My main beef with any lithium ion tools has been the inability to rebuild the battery modules. I haven't been able to bring myself to justify another cordless drill. Went back to my trusty thirty five year old Craftsman.

If you hunt around on ebay you can buy knock off cells. I don't know about the quality though. Sometimes you get lucky and some name brand ones show up that are used. Then it is just some kapton tape and some soldering.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

If you hunt around on ebay you can buy knock off cells. I don't know about the quality though. Sometimes you get lucky and some name brand ones show up that are used. Then it is just some kapton tape and some soldering.

Just hook up the ground wire to the positive terminal and then you recycle the energy and don't lose most of it. ; )

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[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by soundman98

anything lithium is great at this point. the main complaint with most tool brands of the past were the nimh batteries. i bought into milwaukee specifically because of the tool range. i can do a ton of different things with the 2 batteries!

Their 12V impacting ratchet is awesome for working on cars. I have the 3/8 drive which will do around 55ftlbs. Way easier then dealing with an air ratchet and hose. When I was doing field work the cordless soldering iron has got me out of some jams that would have required taking the assembly apart and fixing it in the shop.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

If that's the primary point if confusion this morning, you should look up "perenium tanning".

And IDK, something about increasing pressure makes you sleep better?

I figure it's making you feel like you're back in the womb -

mrs humfrz has one, she says it helps her sleep better. I asked her how, she replied "I wrap it around my head so I can't hear you snore"




humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Why do you do these things to Humfrz?

Well, I tried some crazy shit back in my drinking days - but, nothing like THAT!

humfrz

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Just hook up the ground wire to the positive terminal and then you recycle the energy and don't lose most of it. ; )

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The smoke means it's working, right?