What tool would you like in cordless?
I would like dewalt to come out with 18 volt door planer like Bosch.
ANDYSZ2
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Edited 1/11/2006 8:25 pm by ANDYSZ2
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I'd like Bosch to come out with a cordless grinder like Dewalt...
and an 18v cordless impact driver, sure it's overkill, but I want only one type of battery
I have the 18 volt impact driver and it is great so good in fact that I haven't used my Makita 12 volt impact since.
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Actually, they've(Bosch) just came out with a cordless Rotozip and it'll take the zipmate accessory.Not a real grinder by any means, but then Dewalt's doesn't seem like a heavy duty grinder anyways - more of a cut-off tool.And being able to have two tools in one sounds pretty cool. I just ordered the setup for my Bosch kit, be interesting to see how good it works. Might have to sell the two corded rotozips I already own.As for Bosch 18volt impacts - if they could make it about the same size and weight as the Makita 14.4 I own, then, yea, having one battery would make it a winner.JT
Another one I would like to see is a 10 inch chainsaw in 18 volt.
I have been building a bunch of fencing lately and using my cordless saw to cut with has been efficient but I would like to have the chainsaw to cut posttops and cut my gates free.
ANDYSZ2
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Edited 1/11/2006 9:51 pm by ANDYSZ2
Now that's an idea! Makita makes a lot of obscure cordless stuff, one of them is a small cordless chainsaw. I'd buy one in a minute.Bosch would never do it though.Jt
well somebody has onehttp://www.drpower.com
Edited 1/11/2006 11:38 pm by maddog3
Now that would be cool in dewalt form to go with the rest of my collection.
Have you all seen the new dewalt 36 volt series, the circular saw is full sized 7.25 blade but I bet theyre heavy.
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Have you all seen the new dewalt 36 volt series, the circular saw is full sized 7.25 blade but I bet theyre heavy
Dewalt is king .
Tim
Man we must have had the same thought at the exact same time too strange!!!!!!!!
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Edited 1/12/2006 7:35 am by ANDYSZ2
I would like a cordless waterhose for washing the truck. 2+3=7
Id like to see repairable batteries. Once they wear out go and buy parts to repair. them.
I know there are places that do repair them but If the manufacturers wouldd just sell the parts to refurb them it would save land fills and its cheaper then buying new batteries every so often.
Usually its cheaper to buy a new kit then just buying new batteries Buck Construction
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[Usually its cheaper to buy a new kit then just buying new batteries]
Theres more options to it than that though.
All mine are yellow. Never change from yellow for the purpose of versatility.
A new drill gives two more batteries and gives an extra drill. [reme
ber when we broke down and bought that the kit you mention we had been down to 1 battery] I end up with several drills but in cases thats the cats meow with different drills and bits being used like hanging cabinets. If we need batteries we can buy a tool we dont have anyway, not the drill in a set . The next time I want 18 volt batteries Ill buy an impact wrench which I dont have now.
Like Andy said , hes sitting there with six batteries and two chargers and a full day might be two battery charges a day. But look at all the yellow tools sitting there with batteries waiting to be used.
Tim
HD Tools has(d) the Dewalt 18 volt batteries for $42 on their website.JT
I guess I could link and look but apiece?
Tim
http://heavydutytools.net/Scripts/prodList.asp?special=YGreat deal. Here's another pretty amazing deal there: XRP hammerdrill / recip saw kit with two batteries, case for $234 shipped:http://heavydutytools.net/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=401Enter in coupon code #dc988ca to show the discounted $234 price.Get on these guy's email list - they have some really great deals here and there (like above)JT
I know you like Yellow, but I picked up a 14.4V Makita impact driver, cordless drill/driver, flashlight, two batteries and a charger for $159 last night at the Home Depot clearance table. I can never seem to find a decent deal on the batteries I need when I need them so I just buy another whole salami.
I'm holding out for those Lithium Ion Dewalt deals too. I read that they're the same weight as 18V tools and will actually be somewhat comparable to corded models. Right now anyway, I can't see ever going totally cordless with circular saws. I usually shop for circsaws based on ergonomics and durability so I can't see the cordless ones rivaling their corded cousins. But I've been wrong before, right?View Image
I dont really have a preference to color as such.
I really like Makita and have some . Probably the 9.6 Makita drill lasted longer than any drill I own. I used it for 15 yrs and kept buying batteries for it at the hardware store. Thats before the cordless market took off. To date Ive never had a Makita tool go down but that one . <G> Ive got several of their corded drills and grinders. One 1/2 inch drill Ive had for 30 yrs. Luckily its only one of several 1/2 inch drills in the shop so it only mixes drywall mud. In its hayday it mixed it every day for several years.
The corded tools need to be the same what ever color in my opinion per single user. Dewalt was the first to have multiple tools. Somehow they have tools in every store that handles tools. That may be the reason they are the #1 seller not because they are superior certainly. Seems every store sells their accessories as well which also helps when we are on a job working and need somthing.
I just pulled home last night from a completed remodel where there were three of us working. We were all using my tools and two chargers were set up most of the time working on one battery at least. In my view Andy explained as it is for me too. Ive got a total of 6 -18v batteries and 3 -14.4s The 18 volt chargers will charge both types of batteries. On remodel cordless tools are a blessing . I can understand a framer doesnt need those type of tools out most of the time for a crew to use anyway.
Tim
Cordless water hose? I like that! In the same vane, I would like a cordless Booger Picker. It hurts picking my nose with my gloves on!...............Pop LOL
In the early days of cordless drills, I told my wife I wanted one for driving screws. So she went to the big box and asked for a cordless screwdriver.
She received the reply, "Lady, all our screwdrivers are cordless".
I think you would find a cordless chainsaw useless for anything other than what a good pair of secateurs could do.
If i t could handle 10-15 post tops on a single charge I would be a happy camper.
I set up a three way plug and 3 chargers at a time and rotate my 6 batteries but rarely do I use up more than 2 charged batteries a day and that will rip 3 or 4 sets of 3 cedar boards at a time cut all my long 2x4's on the post and trim the bottom of pickets as needed to even out grade.
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JT
I was at JLC live in chicago this year and I was talking to the Bosch rep's they told me they would be coming out with an 18v cordless impact driver around Nov..... well they're a tad late lol
I have used a 12v cordless drywall spiral cutter in the form of a Senco, it beats the hell out of a cord.
Plus, those were kindof crap - just a Ryobi in Gray skin - the new rotozips are very nice, so the cordless should be kick butt.One real nice feature is the 3 jaw keyless chuck - much nicer than the Dewalt system of the two handled knuckle buster setup.JT
How about a 300 amp dc arc welder?!
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Amen to that! A friend of mine has the yellow grinder and other than being a dewalt product, it rocks. would love to see a blue 18v one.
how about a Bosch 18v RO or maybe even palm sander. that would be a godsend for soffitt/fascia.
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I have wondered why the manufacturers have not come out with a cordless sander as it sure would be handy.
When I get the cutoff dewalt I will probably set it up with the sanding flaps.
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I have an older Makita cordless sander - it's a 7.2 volt model, but you can stick 9.6 volt batteries into and it works. (I only paid $5 new for it, so don't care if it burns up one day...)It's a 1/3 sheet sander with no frills, but an 18volt RO sander would certainly be the ticket.JT
Makita jobsite radio & charger.
Battery charger
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Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store...
Maybe Christmas means a little bit more...
Then he got the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!!!
Nah.... what you really need is a.......
CORDLESS EXTENSION CORD
That way you can plug in ANY corded tool, radio, or battery charger.
either that until the battery voltage wars result in a 120 volt AC batteries.
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Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store...
Maybe Christmas means a little bit more...
Then he got the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!!!
I got the 6 pc set of DWalt right at xmess with a free tool. So I ordered the swivel head shears, being as I cut miles of copper on any given job.
I am not a true fan of yellow, but btwix Dale and I we now have 13 batteries and 3 chargers, we both have inverters in the trucks and keep a few cooking at all times.
If they only made a cordless coffee pot and microwave combo..I'd be in heaven.
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What I wish they'd do is create a cordless tool industry standards association, and produce only one kind of battery for each voltage. That, with retrofit adapters for the individual brands of tools, would let you run any tool on any industry-wide standard battery.
Just think how much fun it would be if all the corded tools had to have different connectors for different makes on the extension cords. That's what we have now with batteries.
-- J.S.
How about a cordless battery? One that you don't have to plug in every day, and which will eventually wear out so you have to go and pay about $90 to get another one. They got ya by the ba!!s and they, and everybody else knows it. They make a ton of $$ off of those batteries.
I'd really like to see Paslode or somebody make a cordless coil siding nailer. I nail off most of my exterior trim with SS siding nails. If I had a cordless siding nailer I could take a little cordless trim saw up on the workplatform for our forklift and plug away all day. Just need a driver to keep shuffling me around up there.
How about a corded battery - so you can still finish the job when the battery goes dead
The first makita (7,2V) "cordless drill" I owned was like that. Battery was permanently in the handle, and you plugged the cord directly into the drill....no charger.
I'd like Bosch or Dewalt to come out with a cordless cheese grater for fresh grated parmesan at the table!
Life and suffering are inseparable.
I think Black & Decker may actually make one of those. They have all sorts of throw away cordless kitchen stuff.
I saw a cordless clothes iron on tv. Supposed to be for quilters. I think the base plugs in to 110, but I dont get the rest of the story.
I wish Bosch or another company would come out with a impact driver larger than 14.4 V. I have several 24volt Bosch tools and would like an impact driver. I want my cordless tools to all use the same battery. I also here the 14.4 V doesent have the greatest run time.
DeWalt makes one in 18v. I just got the 6 pc set and a 7th for free...I sent for the swivel head sheetmetal shears, being as I cut a lot of copper.
I may get the impact seperatly so I get two more batteries and another charger.
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Thanks, I wish others would follow. I cant imagine it being that hard to make a 18-24V impact driver. If Bosch would make one I would really be happy.
I talked to a Bosch rep at JLC in chicago this year, he said they would have one out by Nov..... looking back he never said what year...
How are we coming on that back pack thing ? - (for your drills/tools)
Had a very busy weekend but I think I'm going to put some effort into it this week.
Any thoughts?Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City
I have yet to persue anything. Rainy , sore ankle day today. I pictured me really slipping in a mud hole and turned around this AM...good day to try out some ideas.
My work is so varied, from gutter and down spout, slate, copper, and cornice work that it will have to be a flexible, dtachable, type invention. Something that attaches to a fall arrest harness ( yet to be purchased) that I have my eyes on. My current harness is a PITA to wear and have the oxys or my other belt on simultaneously.
I can see this getting pricey..LOL.
Trust me, i'll be showing pics when I get something cobbled up that works.
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Not sure exactly what you're thinking, but have you looked at the Miller Revolution harness?Amateurs talk strategy, Generals talk logistics.
No, I don't have any real hard and fast info. My buddy has a step up above the Miller Ready roofer in a bucket, and he slung some bags on with rivets.
I'd like a real set of bags with an OSHA harness in one deal. BUT, I can't see dropping over 200$ and then still not be comfortable in the times I don't need the F/A system. I mean strapping on the F/A is a chore, and I am built oddly ( hell,I am ODD)..so Ithink a removeable or at least switchable system could be designed..maybe I have a new calling.
The afdvantage of a backpack would double the use, if ya don't load it so heavy that ya can't climb scaffold.
Off to the idea board! I think I can do it.
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Have you ever tried a sit harness-like you'd wear when using a bos'ns chair?
I use one all the time-D ring in front so you can position with it with a 3' shock absorbing lanyard.
Anyone using a self retacting wire rope assembly by either DBI Sala or Miller? Pricey but looks like it might keep rope and lanyards out from under foot.
> Anyone using a self retacting wire rope assembly ....
Probably time to start a new thread. Here, you'll only get answers from people who are also interested in cordless tools.
-- J.S.
Roger that. I will. Thnx.
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You got me thinking..... ultimate cordless tool, right?
Cordless skyhooks. Perfect.View Image
I only have "odd" lots fer sale, 3,5,7, 9..and the rest ofthe prime numbers..if ya want a 17, it'll cost ya extra.
be boy am i gonna get farrked
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Anyone using a self retacting wire rope assembly by either DBI Sala or Miller? Pricey but looks like it might keep rope and lanyards out from under foot.
Is that a cordless (wireless?) self-retracting wire rope assembly? ;)
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I started with the cheap $70 Miller harness, and found it so uncomfortable that I gave it away to someone who works in S&M. She loves it. Then I got a Yates, IIRC about $170, that was OK as a positioning harness, comfortable enough to put your weight on the harness and work for a while.
Getting the thing adjusted correctly is important, especially if you work with a slack line and depend on it for fall protection. The unions here have safety training where they can actually drop you and let you feel the difference.
Bottom line, this is your life and your body. So it's worth it to get something good.
-- J.S.
Yes, I need to work around and with a tested approved F/A system. I think I can.
Just had a serious ankle problem originating at the home, a 6'' drop did me in..so where is the safty for that? LOL.
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Have you used the Dewalt shear yet?I've seen them on E-Bay for $165 just the bare tool-no batteries or case.
Just bought the 4" cut off tool and the impact driver-bare tools again for $165 for both with the shipping included.
Can't seem to buy the bare tools locally-they all want to sell you the kits,When you've got a dozen yellow bottoms you don't need those extras.
Hows the ankle and the grandchild-hopefully both doing well.
Still waiting on the shear deal. Just got back this morn from NC, talk about jet lag..man I came home and zonked out instead of going to work like I had planned..not as young as I think I am.
Torin James Pinault will be pictured here when I get the camera from Gramma , difficulties arose. He was C-sect'ed. All is cool tho'. Whew, I am still a little giddy from it all...need more sleep.
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It may store energy as heat. You put it on its plug-in base to heat it up, pick it up and use it a little, then put it on the base to heat up again. It takes a whole lot of energy to make heat for an iron, and hot conditions are bad for batteries, so a true battery powered iron is not such a good idea.
-- J.S.
Hmmm, let me think a minute.....Cordless hammer!... oh, wait , got one already
Mmm..
cordless saw!... oh, yeah, my old Pax river handsaw, forgot
Mmmmm...
cordless screwgun Oww! damn, yankee keeps poking me in the leg.....I got it!
cordless compressor!!! HA! top that one fellas!Land of the boring 4/12 hip roofs...
Porter Cable makes or made a cordless compressor - I believe.
It was battery operated and mounted on a finish nailer.
No man, No!
Like a 2hp 4 gallon one, sweet
Whadoya think?Its a joke by the wayLand of the boring 4/12 hip roofs...
Knew it was a joke
Just thought it was amusing that Porter Cable had made that gun
You can plug a corded compressor (or ANY other corded tool) into my........
"cordless extension cord".
Is that available in a 100'?
Ah.....Very good grasshopper.....
Your wisdom has allowed you to realize the greatest benefit of the "cordless extension cord".....
Unlike "old-fashioned corded extension cords", you only have to buy ONE, it works equally well over all distances.
Remember, this is the very thinking that has brought us "wi fi".
I think there might be some liability issues with shock potential for those that wear their tin foil hats on the jobsite
Hmmmmmm......You've got a point
OK......Back to the drawing board
No need to give up just yet
Thinking further - maybe a little shock treatment would be just the thing for some of these fellers
Hmmmmmmm.......Yes, I see your point........now....how to control direction and strenght of said treatments.........I need more coffee.
Demolition Hammer.
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Scooter
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