- 1. Re: Cordless Drill (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 19:55:21 EST
- One word for you: Grizzly.com Their 18v stuff is inexpensive, very well kitted (nice case, accessories, etc) and darn impossible to kill after 3+ years of working it hard. Larry Ruggiero Warner Robin
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00090.html (7,423 bytes)
- 2. Re: Cordless tools...... (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 22:21:12 EDT
- As a long-time lurker, I'll throw my $.02 in on this one-- a couple of us have had great luck with Grizzly 18V tools (grizzly.com), especially their 3/8" drill, which comes with various bits, charger
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00108.html (7,585 bytes)
- 3. Re: o/t: Battery cut off switch. (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:32:42 EST
- Not sure about the battery cable sizing (just use generic cable from any auto parts store), but I did the same thing to my '72 MGB roadster. By the way, this assumes you will convert from dual 6 vol
- /html/shop-talk/2004-03/msg00109.html (7,975 bytes)
- 4. Re: Battery tools, which brand? (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 23:09:00 EST
- I'll throw my $ .02 in here. For what it's worth, a friend of mine and I have been thrashing our Grizzly (www.grizzly.com) 18v cordless 3/8" drills for over 2 years now and have nothing but good thin
- /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00222.html (7,432 bytes)
- 5. Re: Cordless drills (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 18:21:39 EST
- Try the Grizzly line ( http://www.grizzly.com/products/items-list.cfm?key=300020&sort=price) They make a very robust 18v 3/8" unit (G8596 18V, 3/8" Cordless Drill Kit) that sells for under $70. Nice
- /html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00047.html (7,378 bytes)
- 6. Drill Press Run-out (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 22:30:16 EDT
- All right guys, here's a good one-- what's an exceptable run-out for a 16" Crapsman floor standing drill press? I've removed/reinstalled the chuck and arbor combo and it still appears to wobble maybe
- /html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00068.html (7,364 bytes)
- 7. Re: Nail Gun Advice (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 12:14:20 EST
- I'll echo similar advice about the Porter Cable unit. I've borrowed a friend's to frame up a storage building. It's tough, versatile, can handle long distances of air hose (thus, variable air pressur
- /html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00039.html (7,271 bytes)
- 8. Measuring Instruments (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 10:05:14 EDT
- Hey guys-- I'm looking to purchase a set of (preferable), or individual, precision measuring instruments (good for at least .001), suitable for checking auto engine clearances, diameters (inner and o
- /html/shop-talk/2001-07/msg00010.html (7,103 bytes)
- 9. Re: Air Compressors (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 10:11:15 EST
- Hey Gang, as a fellow owner of one of the infamous Sears 6.5 upright oil/airless 60 gal models, I've got a couple semi-sacrilegious thoughts. First, has anyone checked out Sears' new twin cylinder mo
- /html/shop-talk/2001-02/msg00064.html (8,207 bytes)
- 10. Re: Air Compressor Whoops (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 17:27:08 EST
- Whoops-- when I said "twin-cylinder" before, what I meant to say was "2-stage" instead. I'm not sure Sears has offered 2-stage compressors for home use before. They're advertising more CFM and max PS
- /html/shop-talk/2001-02/msg00070.html (6,616 bytes)
- 11. Re: Flooring? (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 17:54:40 EST
- Or a heavy-duty scroll saw for making cuts in pieces around door moldings and the like. Doing my kitchen with Pergo was an interesting exercise due to all the cabinets, walls, closets, sliding doors,
- /html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00005.html (7,007 bytes)
- 12. Re: Build it yourself Car Trailer (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:31:31 EST
- Oh sure, this thread starts the week AFTER I just bought a heavy duty 3-rail 12X6 Harley trailer to double as my MG Midget race car's trailer... Oh well, I second the motion to keep the discussion go
- /html/shop-talk/2000-11/msg00080.html (8,285 bytes)
- 13. Re: Small blast cabinet recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 22:06:47 EST
- For what it's worth-- I found a bench-top bead roller setup from HF, virtually identical to the $300+ one in Eastwood, for almost $200 less, complete with ALL the dies! And Eastwood's $69 guide fence
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00033.html (7,185 bytes)
- 14. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:29:47 EST
- I've used these gizmos to build shelf units and I'm very happy with the results-- easy construction, etc. Make sure you have a sturdy powered screwdriver, each connector has provisions for ~ 8 screws
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00142.html (7,816 bytes)
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