[TR] cordless power tools--some lbc content

[Carl TR]

I have had mixed results with the battery powered tools.  Drills and small 
hand-held tools seem to work ok.  The circular saw seems to draw too much 
power to last long.  ok for a few cuts on a 2x4 but anything more....  nope.

my suggestion is to get a wired saw for this job - or even try to find a 
decent 10" or larger radial arm or miter saw (used) that can handle the 
thicknesses you need.

Carl
(BTDT)



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Berger Bob" <bberger720 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <terryrs at comcast.net>
Cc: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 12:38 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] cordless power tools--some lbc content


> I'm a general contractor and I always buy Makita circular saws for my
> carpenters.  The only problems I've ever had were worn out triggers
> or worn out cords.
>
> Maybe I'll clean out my garage this weekend so I can get to my
> spitfire and see if it will start.
>
> Berger Bob
> 78 Spitfire
> St. Louis, MO
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 12, 2008, at 7:26 PM, terryrs at comcast.net wrote:
>
>> Hello, everyone.
>>
>> Am building a garage this summer (ehr, Fall, nearly) to house my
>> TR3A and other cars.
>>
>> It'll be a Triumph to get this thing done (lbc content???)
>>
>> To the ones who wanted pictures of the post&beam metal socket
>> system, can you remind me who you are?
>>
>> Question:
>>
>> I picked up a Craftsman circular saw.  Within 3 weeks, the
>> batteries stopped charging.  Took it back.
>> Next picked up a Ryobi circular saw.  After 11 2x8 rafters, it went
>> up in smoke.  Took it back to Home Depot, who gave me very little
>> headache.
>>
>> Any recommendations on this tool?  Am leaning toward a stronger
>> version, probably a Makita, but little literature seems available.
>> People talk up Dewalt, but have no experience with them.
>>
>> Help????!!!!
>>
>> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
>> New Hampshire
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