DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum - Tools http://www.diychatroom.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:58:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diychatroom.com/images/misc/rss.jpg DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum - Tools http://www.diychatroom.com Drill Chuck Key http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/drill-chuck-key-57557/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:31:01 GMT i have a noobtastic question - is there a brilliant solution to keep my drill chuck key attached to my drill? the one i have came with a holder gizmo but its pretty worthless and my google fu isnt very strong today and i am not finding anything useful. i have a noobtastic question - is there a brilliant solution to keep my drill chuck key attached to my drill? the one i have came with a holder gizmo but its pretty worthless and my google fu isnt very strong today and i am not finding anything useful. ]]> Tools cellophane http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/drill-chuck-key-57557/ Molding machine http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/molding-machine-57538/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:09:04 GMT Does anyone know the manufacturer of the red molding machine that Norm uses on The New Yankee Workshop ? Does anyone know the manufacturer of the red molding machine that Norm uses on The New Yankee Workshop ? ]]> Tools Jim West Pa http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/molding-machine-57538/ lithium ion drills http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/lithium-ion-drills-57310/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:01:18 GMT Ryobi 18V Lithium AutoShift is it a good tool Ryobi 18V Lithium AutoShift is it a good tool ]]> Tools superman120799 http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/lithium-ion-drills-57310/ Air compressors http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/air-compressors-57290/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:41:20 GMT Good morning everyone. I just wanted to say HI since I am new here. I have a few questions about air compressors. I am a do it yourselfer and like doing woodworking in my spare time. I have been a fan of Dewalt tools so that’s what I would like to stick with. I am kind of looking at the Dewalt... Good morning everyone. I just wanted to say HI since I am new here. I have a few questions about air compressors. I am a do it yourselfer and like doing woodworking in my spare time. I have been a fan of Dewalt tools so that’s what I would like to stick with.
I am kind of looking at the Dewalt 0ne or two gallon compressors. Anyone have these?? I would mostly be using it for finish nailing and I want it to be able to run one framing nailer it doesn’t have to run it perfect just be able to.

Now I am kind of stuck on finish nailers? I found a good deal on a Dewalt 18 gauge brad nailer but I don’t really know what all that means?
Can someone help me out?

Thanks guys!
Have a great week!:) ]]> Tools DBRhino http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/air-compressors-57290/ Winter Storage http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/winter-storage-57115/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT This summer I moved my workshop from the basement of my house to an unheated detached garage. I'm up in Canada, and since it has started to get a little colder at night with the winter coming, I have noticed that my table saw (cast iron top) has gotten a very light amount of surface rust on some spots. I'm assuming this is from the condensation. Is there anything I can do to protect my larger stationary power tools from damage over the winter? I was thinking that maybe a thin coat of grease might do the trick. The garage isn't heated yet so they likely won't get alot of use this winter. Thanks. ]]> Tools jools http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/winter-storage-57115/ My new tool cart http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/my-new-tool-cart-57101/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:22 GMT 24 X 36 Tool cart from Harbor Freight.

Wow, just what I was looking for. For $109 it's an excellent cart for working on projects inside the home as well as around the shop. Not something you'd want to hammer on or mount a vice. But to keep all your tools up off the floor and keep them moveable you can't beat it.

]]> Tools Shamus http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/my-new-tool-cart-57101/ Non-Brand name tools http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/non-brand-name-tools-56943/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:11:09 GMT There is a bargain tool place here in town (similar to Harbor Freight) with some pretty good prices on a lot of items. My question is - when is it advisable to stick with a brand name tool and when is it OK to buy the cheap knock-off / throw away version? It's been my experience in life that you usually get what you pay for, however just because it is a brand name it isnt necessarily better. At what point is the line drawn for tools? Is the $50 Craftsman socket set (for example) really better than the $15 socket set made by a nameless company of indeterminate origin? ]]> Tools cellophane http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/non-brand-name-tools-56943/ Electric Hedge Trimmer? http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/electric-hedge-trimmer-56906/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:35:07 GMT I'm underwhelmed by what I've seen at Sears and Home Depot.

Bought a Black and Decker HH2450 at Sears because of a tagging mix up it looked like it was 11HP instead of the actual 3.3HP... otherwise it has a long reach, comfortable loop front handle and can be used one handed (although it's a bit unweildy because the saw body is so long). Haven't fired it up yet, but I want an opinion in case I'm missing something better.

My standard is an old craftsman that went through anything... today's stuff just looks cheap and I don't want it breaking on the first time out (the Management co we're renting from sent someone to trim the bushes and his new trimmer died before he was finished)

So is there a good heavier duty electric hedge trimmer(s) out there, or is what I just bought pretty much as good as I can find in electric? ]]> Tools jage http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/electric-hedge-trimmer-56906/ Nail Gun Compressor Combo http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/nail-gun-compressor-combo-56830/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:49:01 GMT Does anyone have any input advice for a Air compressor kit? Homeowner/DIY'er that has lots of projects. looking for a finish nailer but would like something that could handle a framing gun down the line. Brands or opinions are more than appreciated. ]]> Tools gregt848 http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/nail-gun-compressor-combo-56830/ Drill: What type to buy? http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/drill-what-type-buy-56746/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:46:38 GMT I have a cordless B&D drill that I use for small projects and as a screw driver. I also have an old no name cord drill that has been handed down over and over and has pretty much lived its life. It is a cheap drill and the chuck is missing. I would like something more versitile and I was hoping to spend about $50 (pipe dream) but I don't think that is reasonable thinking.

I'm a homeowner not a construction worker. I don't foresee myself building a room addition but I do a lot of projects. At this point I am set on buying a corded drill because I can get more power for the buck and won't have to replace worn batteries later. What should I look for in a drill and what would you recommend? ]]> Tools Hurriken http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/drill-what-type-buy-56746/ multi-task tool: repairing or not http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/multi-task-tool-repairing-not-56731/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:53:57 GMT Has anyone ever have a multi task tool(Chicago) burned out on them?
Did anyone ever open the interior and repair or check out what really causes of the tool that suddendly stopped? I open mine and found a broken green wire on one of the brush holder. I'm hoping this is what happen and not the amature itself. I'm afraid to unscrew the brush holder and replace that small wire(green) without poping out the spring,
The green wire seem to broke off above the terminal connector at the entry to brush holder. Do you think I could tackle this problem? I don't have a volt meter or know how to use one anyway to check if it really the broken wire or is it the amature.
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]]> Tools eyeglass http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/multi-task-tool-repairing-not-56731/ Nail gun repair ? http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/nail-gun-repair-56554/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:34:25 GMT nail gun repair? replaced trigger valve worked for about 10 nails now nothing now I am going to replace the o rings ,is this an easy task? nail gun repair? replaced trigger valve worked for about 10 nails now nothing
now I am going to replace the o rings ,is this an easy task? ]]> Tools rhlong http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/nail-gun-repair-56554/ wet tile saws http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/wet-tile-saws-56342/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:27:14 GMT I have two winter projects: one to tile a new shower I have built in my basement and the other to install the kind of brick which is about 1/2" thick one the wall around my fireplace. I'm looking for some advice on the type of wet saw to buy. Although I want a professional job in the end I can't justify spending around $1,000 on a saw I won't need after I complete these two projects, so if anyone has some experience with a good saw I would appreciate hearing your comments.
Wicked ]]> Tools wicked http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/wet-tile-saws-56342/ <![CDATA[Opinions on the "multi-tool"]]> http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/opinions-multi-tool-56330/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:48:41 GMT Recently I saw someone using a cutting tool on a TV show similar to those tools doctors use to cut off casts. I understand they can be used to cut drywall, wood, etc.

Dremel has one called the Multi-Max. Craftsman makes a 12V NEXTEC which doesn't appear to have the greatest reviews.

Wondering how many own one of these and are they a worthwhile purchase?

Any suggestions on the best brand to look into? ]]> Tools Richo http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/opinions-multi-tool-56330/ Craftsman Air Compressor -- Getting Lazy!!! http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/craftsman-air-compressor-getting-lazy-56159/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:15:47 GMT I have a 2hp 26 gallon Craftsman Air Compressor (919.167280) that recently started acting up. It runs fine, but after it shuts off (upon reaching max pressure) it won't start up again unless I wait several minutes (10 - 15). If I try to start it earlier than that, it tries to start, but settles into a whiny sort of noise. If I wait a while and turn it on, it starts up like the day I got it.

Any idea how I can identify where the problem is? ]]> Tools ShortOnLuk http://www.diychatroom.com/f29/craftsman-air-compressor-getting-lazy-56159/