No topic thread,,, Part 2
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Sounds good 
When it comes to god quality power tools, Ive been buying dewalt and makita. We get a good deal on makita stuff, cause sandis uncle is a head guy at makita. I find both make very good quality stuff, and will last as long as I will need them for, but I dont work with them all day every day either.
Ive heard great stuff about milwaukee too, and have tried a few power told but havent been super impressed, didnt find it any different then any dewalt or makita stuff Ive used.
We had one rigid cordless hammer drill and that thing actually took one hell of a beating every day, filled up with drywall dust every day, and kept on going. The battery life sucked bad on it though! I have no idea what quality rigid is either.
Hand tools I have some westward stuff thats pretty good, and most of the stuff I buy now is from canadian tire. They are pretty decent quality for how hard I use them. I buy some stuff from princess auto too, hammers, chisels, stuff like that. I find it works good enough and is cheap to replace if it does break! I dont think I would buy their wrenches though.
I bought a torque wrench from them too, just to torque my own car and truck tires, and it seems OK. Nothing special by any means!
When it comes to god quality power tools, Ive been buying dewalt and makita. We get a good deal on makita stuff, cause sandis uncle is a head guy at makita. I find both make very good quality stuff, and will last as long as I will need them for, but I dont work with them all day every day either.
Ive heard great stuff about milwaukee too, and have tried a few power told but havent been super impressed, didnt find it any different then any dewalt or makita stuff Ive used.
We had one rigid cordless hammer drill and that thing actually took one hell of a beating every day, filled up with drywall dust every day, and kept on going. The battery life sucked bad on it though! I have no idea what quality rigid is either.
Hand tools I have some westward stuff thats pretty good, and most of the stuff I buy now is from canadian tire. They are pretty decent quality for how hard I use them. I buy some stuff from princess auto too, hammers, chisels, stuff like that. I find it works good enough and is cheap to replace if it does break! I dont think I would buy their wrenches though.
I bought a torque wrench from them too, just to torque my own car and truck tires, and it seems OK. Nothing special by any means!
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From: Yorkton Sask
the tool gals were here too Prep... you missed 'em...
rigid is supposed to be really good quality stuff, but don't try to get parts or service from them. they totally suck at that. i've got a rigid compressor that could be a really great unit if i could get some parts or service for it. forget the service even... if i had the parts i could fix it myself!!!
rigid is supposed to be really good quality stuff, but don't try to get parts or service from them. they totally suck at that. i've got a rigid compressor that could be a really great unit if i could get some parts or service for it. forget the service even... if i had the parts i could fix it myself!!!
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Thats good to know Sherm. Where is rigid based out of anyways?
I have a 4 1/2 dewalt angle grinder, and I love the damn thing. Its light, powerful (I made sure i got the highest amp one I could find, paid a little more for it, but well worth it) and my only big gripe about it, is its yellow, Im always getting the damn thing super dirty lol.
I know eh Jack lol. Im gonna have to get some internet out at my dads farm haha.
I have a 4 1/2 dewalt angle grinder, and I love the damn thing. Its light, powerful (I made sure i got the highest amp one I could find, paid a little more for it, but well worth it) and my only big gripe about it, is its yellow, Im always getting the damn thing super dirty lol.
I know eh Jack lol. Im gonna have to get some internet out at my dads farm haha.
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I have a really good story about a rigid shopvac but I think hubby might be upset if I publish it. Lets just say they take a good beating and will suck up anything you put in front of them!
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Thats all i used to see of them too Jack, then I ran across a drill when i was working as an electrician in the lower mainland.
Sharon, your hubby will NEVER find out that ya told the story on here lol.
I have no idea what wall walking is either, sounds like fun though!
Sharon, your hubby will NEVER find out that ya told the story on here lol.
I have no idea what wall walking is either, sounds like fun though!
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From: carter lake ia.
i have a few rigid wrenches but thats about it. i think have a 15" adjustable or cresent wrench and a couple of pipe wrenches. like i said earlier 90% of my tools are of proffesional grade. the field that i work in you can't skimp on stuff like that.
me being a D.O.T. inspector you don't want those guys on you for anything. thats why i buy the tools that will last. and last a long time!
me being a D.O.T. inspector you don't want those guys on you for anything. thats why i buy the tools that will last. and last a long time!
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From: Yorkton Sask
putting up trusses or joists to a 2nd floor, its much faster to walk the wall than do it off ladders or set up scaffolding. much safer to use the scaffolding/ladders, but it takes so much time!! it takes some getting used to. especially a 2x4x14'h wall...
in a light wind...