Popular Post drzaius Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 This is my Lee Valley seconds score. After close examination, I can't see why it is a second. Couldn't find any flaws. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 9:57 AM, legenddc said: Check out toolguyd.com for some unbiased reviews and deals. Hmm, after briefly perusing the site, it seems like they don't really review the products, but rather give a bit of a first impression & a guess as to which product is best. It's the comments section that had the real life useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 28 minutes ago, drzaius said: After close examination, I can't see why it is a second. Couldn't find any flaws. Might have been something that was repaired. Comes of the line and there is something wrong, they fix it but it can no longer be sold as new. I have the same model and really like it. I probably use it as much as my block plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TerryMcK Posted November 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 I was going to go to the green side and had the idea of buying a Domino DF500 - it seems they are out of stock in the entire UK! Something to do with manufacturing issues keeping up with demand for woodworking equipment during the pandemic. I can't use ones from the US as our voltage is 230volts 50 Hz over here and don't want to use a transformer. I shall just have to wait until this Covid stuff has relaxed a bit and make mortises by hand. I'm in no rush! So I may start another thread called "What didn't come in the mail today?" - that can be used for stuff you want but can't get hold of due to unforeseen issues. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Immortan D Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 14 hours ago, drzaius said: This is my Lee Valley seconds score. After close examination, I can't see why it is a second. Couldn't find any flaws. There's a hole on the side 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post drzaius Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 29 minutes ago, Immortan D said: There's a hole on the side You're right, and they tried to plug it with a screw. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 I thought that was an iron squaring indexing screw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Tpt life said: I thought that was an iron squaring indexing screw? It is. We were just being funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted November 5, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Got tired of lugging around the little twin tank Emglo, tired of trying to hide the awful noise, and tired of draining filthy, dirty water. I was going to order the smallest one, which only weighs 29 pounds, but that one was a couple of weeks out, so I got the next size up, which was here in two days. It still only weighs 35 pounds, and should provide a shorter wait time than the little one. It is Really quiet. Amazingly quiet compared to the other little ones I have. I'm giving away the pancake, that I haven't used in a couple of decades. I was a bit worried by some poor reviews, mostly from getting ones with some problem to start with, but this one seems to work fine. I've not had the best of luck with longevity of these soft, urethane hoses, but found one made by Milton, so maybe it will last longer. I just fastened the hose directly to the outlet, and there is a good space on the unit to coil up the little 25 foot hose. Hopefully the aluminum tank will keep the condensate cleaner than the rusty insides of a steel tank. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 I think that unit is better than the smallest one. My only gripe with the small ones compared to my Emglo is the recharge time. Running a pin nailer in my shop though doesn't really impact that. I'd never be able to run an air impact on the CAT unit for changing tires. Most people have gone battery on that, i like my small light weight air impact though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 This will just be for a finish nailer, and smaller, on small jobs in our house, and the rental house. Another benefit is not having to have a hose reel, and deal with a long hose to get the compressor as far away as possible. I don't expect to do production work with it. I have several other choices for that. As far as car compressors, I bought a little Slime compressor, for Pam's car, and it's a pretty nice little unit. I was off on her car, and the low pressure idiot light came on. I didn't want to have to hunt for a place with a compressor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Aluminum tank would be a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 I bought the same one Tom. Except my tank is steel. I love it. I have been through 3 pancakes. They last for 500 hours I read and the california 3000.Well worth the extra cost. If I would have bought this first I would still be using today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 I used it in the house to shoot 40 to 50 5/8" 18 ga. brads. It did fine, and only kicked on once. From the first charge, it held pressure for 48 hours. In the same room I was working, it sounds about as loud as a WaterPik. I like it. Easy to tote around too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Some new one handed clamps I thought I would try 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 hours ago, pkinneb said: Some new one handed clamps I thought I would try Elaborate a little on the ones that are loose. Is there a ratchet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 12 hours ago, Coop said: Elaborate a little on the ones that are loose. Is there a ratchet? Kinda there is a black bar with notches the little silver bar is the release, all doable with one hand. I’ll report back after I’ve had a chance to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 @coop, I have a couple of similar clamps, different brand. They work really well within their opening range. Can't tell on those pictured, but mine have adjustable jaws that allow that range to expand or shrink to fit the work. A bit fiddly, but does the job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I’m featuring a device similar to this, used to cut pvc? The ratcheting part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Mine don't ratchet. The is a rod the wedges in the locking tab when you squeeze, holding the pressure. Press the back of the tab to release. Similar principle as the clutches in a pipe clamp, but one plate instead of a stack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 20 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Mine don't ratchet. The is a rod the wedges in the locking tab when you squeeze, holding the pressure. Press the back of the tab to release. Similar principle as the clutches in a pipe clamp, but one plate instead of a stack. This is the way these work as well. My reason for buying them is to use when I only have one hand available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted November 14, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I had to resort to using the Egyptian stone moving technique - 4" PVC tube rollers - to get this inside. It helped me make an executive decision, though. Shipping weight on this was 610 lbs. Net weight is just under 400. My slider coming next month comes in at just under 1400 lbs. I'm calling a rigger. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Excellent decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 @Mick S if you don’t want to unload it you can just change the shipping address to my house Hookaroon and peavey arrived today- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Mick I would too 1400 lbs is a lot My tractor wouldn't even handle that much. Congrats on the sander I look forward a review at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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