DinkADunk Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Festool TDD12FX cordless drill and it's optional chucks. A great drill for getting into tight places with torque like a 15.6v system. Tied for second would be a Oneway 2436 Lathe, Minimax CU350 combination machine, or a Minimax MM-20 bandsaw; each has their own use and each are very pleasurable to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yeti Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I like my Craftsman cordless. But I got a Porter Cable compressor and 3 nail gun kit recently. Can't wait to use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yeti Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I also saw (no pun intended) a portable table saw with stand at Fleet for $100. Not too bad and very, very useful.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmichael Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 THE FRIDGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim43 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Quote: THE FRIDGE Only when its full of Beer Have to many favorites, but I think my most versitile tool is my little Dremel. It has done jobs for me that no other tool made could even come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uffdapete Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 One shouldn't be surfing for funny posts on FM when you have a cold and laughing can start incessant coughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSRiverdog Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 New favorite tool.....Hey, life changes. Collins coping foot, if you do trim or crown and don't mind dedicating a Bosch jigsaw to it, you ARE missing out. Wish I would have bought it the first time I saw it, I would have saved myself a ton of time and wasted material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valv Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I doesn't stay IN the shop but it helped me building the shop.MY best tool:Skidsteer loader.I've had it for past 4 years and there isn't a day where I don't use it, I never knew how many things you can do with it and how much money it can save you, it pays by itself after a couple of years, in my case after 1 year.If you live in the country and/or have acreage you've got to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawdog Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Quote:I doesn't stay IN the shop but it helped me building the shop.MY best tool:Skidsteer loader.I've had it for past 4 years and there isn't a day where I don't use it, I never knew how many things you can do with it and how much money it can save you, it pays by itself after a couple of years, in my case after 1 year.If you live in the country and/or have acreage you've got to have one. Val I've spent WAY too much time in mine the last few days. Really wishing I'd gone one size bigger!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valv Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 You might want to consider that, I found out skidloaders don't depreciate much, and they don't have a "season" to buy or not, they are used all year around. You might be surprised you'll get same money you paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tFishEnuf Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 DeWalt Bisquit Joiner. It's just a cool tool. However, I now fish too much to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewinder Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 My wife sure likes to use the new Black & Decker rechargeable string-type weed trimmer that we just purchased. Hey, if she likes to use it, I plumb love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papabear Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 favorite power tool is my makita drill, light wieght, powerfull and has a light on it.Favorite hand tool, bottle opener. It can turn screws, scrape paint, hammer, and pry open long necks when you are done with the wifes list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 cant live without my bosch compound miter slider love that thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne123 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Mine would be the Vexilar. I would not fish without it unless I had a Marcum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSRiverdog Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Makita 18V L-ion compact Drill and Driver kit. My newest favorite tool I think, it's still in my testing stage, as of right now it gets an A+. Put it on your Christmas list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishnala Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 the refigerator in my shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnutz Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Sawzall! Almost ready for a new one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natebuddy Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Originally Posted By: HafnutzSawzall! Almost ready for a new one... If you are really ready for a new one, check out the brand new Milwaukee 6538-21 Super Sawzall. If you are familiar with the previous Super Sawzalls, then you will love this one. 1 pound lighter than the previous and it has electronic feedback that increases power to the motor under load. This keeps your strokes per minute at the max and extremely fast cutting.You will love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weld1 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Natebuddy, how did you hook up your right angle cordless drill to a auger for ice? did you use like a mora blade? also have you heard anything about that 4 1/2 cordless grinder for the V18? i seen that the one for V28 is out now...Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natebuddy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I had an old lazer hand auger that I had my cousin (a machinest by trade) cut off the handle and machine it down to 1/2" and then he milled 3 sides of the cut piece so it wouldn't slip when I chucked it up in the 1/2" keyed chuck. As far as the V18 grinder, that is still up in the air. Haven't heard any dates for launches on the new tools. We are only told when it is due to launch within 3 months.Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr walleye Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Plasma-cutter nothing like cutting through 1/4" metal like butter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAMASafetyDirector Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Dewalt's 18v 1/2" cordless impact. We use them at work for just about everything and they are super handy around home in the shop as well. Skip the ratchet and get er' done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papabear Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 ive been noticing this drill aropund more and more. bought mine over a year ago and love it, seems others are catching on to how well this litle guy works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNcanepole Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 My favorite power tool in working construction for 40 years as a plumber has to be the SAWZALL.Espically for remodeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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