2021: .. Tool reviews & suggestions

[idrivejunk]

Update on the composite DA sander...

Retaining ring holding hub to body backed off and the hub fell out. Walked into the store with it and they gave me another. I do like the sander but only time will tell if it was a fluke or is a tendency. It did rattle warnings at me, and this time I'll know to remove the pad and tighten the retainer if I hear that again. Worthy of mention is that I had it hooked up to more like 150 psi rather than the recommended 90 max. Will use a regulator this time. Seems like if the metal ring blows out it hurts the plastic threads.

[Arnold]

What are you guys using for air chucks? I have been buying the Milton S-506 chucks with the air gauge built into them. They have the little on/off lever on them. They don't last a month at work. The chuck brakes off of the brass tube. Replacement chuck/hoses for them are costing me a bit over $15. The air flow seems to be low out of them also.

Again understand the guys at work are brutal! It seems all the contractors truck tires leak, and the plant golf carts have constant flats. There is a constant stream of trucks/carts getting air.

Maybe if I counted how many times it was used the lifespan would appear longer.

 Interesting. My better half has a barn..all of sudden..the little on/off levers on her water hose shutoffs just break off..doesn't seem to matter which ones she buys..now me ..they just don't last very long anymore..

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Update;  The Black N Decker drill was returned in 1 week.  Weak, slow , useless.

Last week I bought a drill kit from Sears.  Craftsman 1/2 inch 2 speed drill, 2 lithium batterys, charger, Carry bag, All  on sale at 99.00 dollars.  With sales tax, it was near 108.00 dollars delivered.  Phree Shipping.  Ordered via Sears.com web site.

Watch the lower priced drills. they are single speed and slooooow. About 450 RPM max

Very happy with this drill so far.  Likely this Craftsman drill is a copy of some other brand.  I dont know which.

It is smaller than my old drill.  Lighter. Works well.   Chuck will hold a .055 drill.  A .052 drill is loose.  With some wear, I wonder if the chuck will hold the .055 drill?  The .055 drill is the smallest I use on a regular basis.  I may need to use an aux drill chuck, that holds the .055 drill bit and install that into this 1/2 inch drill.  That is known in th e mechanics world as a P I T A

[UGLY OLDS]

Has anyone had good luck with these HF air saws  :?:

Bob...

[enjenjo]

Has anyone had good luck with these HF air saws  Question

I have one, and so far it has worked very well. That said I have seem several bad reviews on line. So I don't know if I got one of the few good ones, or others have expectations that are too high.

[Mikej]

Has anyone had good luck with these HF air saws  :?:

Bob...

I have that only worked for one cut. Sell it cheaper than HF

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Has anyone had good luck with these HF air saws  :?:

Bob...

mine has worked well for simple stuff I have cut.  I have ground down various blades to fit the holder and it cuts nice.

What I had to do was:  reduce the air pressure to it.   I run about 115 - 125 psi in my shop air lines.  I reduce the pressure to about 75 - 80 and the saw does not sound like it is strung out & hyper when I hit the button

[chimp koose]

we have princess auto in Canada and I bought the cheapest air saw they had , likely a cousin to the one you have . One cut wonder . I took it back and got credit towards the next better air saw and have had and used it for years with no problem.

[Digger]

I have had the HF saw for ten or more years and it looks like it but still works great.Turn the pressure back to about 80psi and add a drop or two air tool oil every time I use any air tool.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Bought a 3/8 air powered impact gun.  Craftsman brand.  I have used these many years at work & home.  They last a good amount of time for my use.

Light duty stuff at work. I use them 4 or 5 yrs at work , then bring them home, buy a new one.

This one was 80 dollars delivered , with sales tax paid too.  It is on sale at 80.99 and I signed up for Sears dot com shop your way club deal.  Saved another 7 dollars.

as required:  shoe in photo.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Here is what I bought (again):

Bought a Craftsman drill off eBay. new drill, only.  No batterys, no charger.  Same drill as I bought the whole kit from Sears a few weeks back.  Price was 24.98 delivered for the drill only.  I already have a battery charger for the lithium battery

I like the drill.  Light duty work , drill works very well for me.  So,  I bought another to replace my old cordless drills at home.

Then:  on eBay again. I bought 2 new batterys for 39.99 Delivered.  Best deal I found. The guy had good sales reviews feedback.

Turns out:  the batterys were dropped shipped directly from Sears to my house.  Arrived in new box, new package with invoice from Sears.

Sears must be blowing out inventory or something... I read they were closing more K mart and Sears store after january 1 , 2017

[purplepickup]

Do you have a link to that guy selling the batteries Tony? I couldn't find a deal like that.

I switched to Dewalt cordless tools but still have a lot of Craftsman stuff that I'd use if I could find some cheap lithium batteries.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Do you have a link to that guy selling the batteries Tony? I couldn't find a deal like that.

George:  he raised the prices.

item : 332065855328

It is now $44.99 with $18.90 shipping for the pair of batteries.

He had sold a bunch at $39.99 with free shipping

[Carnut]

Sears to sell Craftsman tool brand to Stanley Black & Decker

[Arnold]

Coat: My "coat" is a tool. Anyone thinking of an orange old school type extreme heavy duty canvas winter coat/parka. Being replaced by green color nylonish. I was surprised to see that one of the premier suppliers of these coats 'Wasip" was no longer offering these really heavy orange coats. I bought one of those orange traffic parkas. Just a really massive..I think 14 oz canvas
parka. Gotta admit I have never actually worn something like this. Not sold in stores real deal only. Saw the overalls and was blown away by their ponderous bulk and insulation. Happened by these in a local parts store..1 pr..fit..too cheap not to buy.
Decided to order matching coat..order and get first..then decide if that's what you want.

  I encounter and have to deal with newer junk..as we all do..too much and too often..

  A year or two later this thing is still great..not saggy..soft..just really stupid heavy duty coat. Big grab it put it on..out into whatever..pretty much instant stop blizzard..body retains heat.

  Just a great example of a really great heavy duty product. I am tempted to buy a "back up" for when mine is done
These things are well made,heavy duty,durable.

  Sure is great not to see junk as usual.