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cliffw
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AUG 26, 05:31 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by shemdogg:
Hey Cliff yeah that's the 40v auger w the 8" bit. I used it a bunch this week, its good enuf. What surprises me is how little battery it uses. I did a test in my backyard of medium packed soil w a 2ah battery and I did 8 24" deep holes pushing it in about 2.5 minutes and still had 3 bars on the battery. At the job I was going next to roots, very hard packed dirt w rocks in it. Still did good. Its not a chief, its got just enough torque to get the job done. It has an anti-kickback and an overload built in. Definitely worth it in my opinion, saves me time n energy. It was 95 in the shade most of the week, and I didnt have to use the post hole digger and bar much. Its a home depot product, try it and return it if you dont like it.
I thought about getting the 18v auger for when I have a buncha plants to get in the ground. Itd be great for making lil holes, dont think the 18v batteries have the oomph to power an 8" auger bit.
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What does a 40V battery charger combo cost ? (I could look but I want it on the forum for others to consider.)
My circle of misfits call that bar the "Texas Toothpick". As far as the 18V batteries working an 8"auger, I will let you know, as my gas powered on has the 8" auger. I am not in the 'go get it soon mode'.[This message has been edited by cliffw (edited 08-26-2023).]
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maryjane
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AUG 26, 09:14 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by cliffw:
My circle of misfits call that bar the "Texas Toothpick".
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That, is a San Angelo bar and it doesn't refer to Blaine's Pub in downtown San Angelo.
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cliffw
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AUG 26, 12:12 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
That, is a San Angelo bar and it doesn't refer to Blaine's Pub in downtown San Angelo.
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Well, that looks a dirt chisel. I don't have one but have used them.
Digging is an art.
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kslish
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AUG 26, 02:09 PM
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For occasional good deals on Ryobi, their parent company (TTI) has a factory outlet online: www.directtoolsoutlet.com
They usually have their best sales on holiday weekends.... scored a $200 10in drill press with laser for $50 (plus $15 shipping) one time through some crazy percent off plus some coupon deal that probably wasn't supposed to work on that item (but did) when you bought 2 other tools at the same time.... and the other tools were great prices as well.
I've never seen a blemish on any of the "factory blemished" tools from them....usually just a beat up retail box.
Home Depot yearly "Ryobi days" sales and occasional clearance deals are a close second....
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theogre
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AUG 26, 03:32 PM
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The outlet also have real stores and often different things vs online.
Many are in Tanger Outlet strip malls www.tanger.com/brands/direct-tools-outlet-stores
E2A--> Was looking for something else in Lancaster PA and found them in Rockvale Outlets on Rt30.
Carries not only Ryobi and have consumables like cutting disks, various saws, etc. that HD may not have.
I generally don't bother w/ "Outlet" stores. Many Decades ago was very few factory outlets that actually sold defects & blems. But later Tanger and others have "scam" outlets w/ Many things they sell are made just for the "outlets" and are subpar items to "normal" stores. Plus Even most "Normal" stores now get most things from China or far worse sweat shops when dealing w/ fashion so being "Subpar" is very bad.
I went to direct tools store once but didn't look much. Was able to get Ryobi one+ "lens light" (PCL664) sim to old ones using small circline fluorescent lamp for < retail & no shipping. Good to have digging out splitters ticks etc.[This message has been edited by theogre (edited 08-28-2023).]
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shemdogg
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AUG 28, 11:05 PM
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Nothing beats a romex staple for removing splinters! The sheared tips are perfect for cutting and grabbing. Heres the auger I got from hd
https://www.homedepot.com/p...RY40701BTL/315743111
Def worth it, but get the one w the battery
https://www.homedepot.com/p...er-RY40710/314127852
The 40v chainsaw is a beast! Eats batteries but gobs of power.
Only 18v tool I have that kinda sucks is the grinder. Even w a 4ah battery it cuts out when the going gets tough, have to keep restarting. The impact screw guns w a socket adapter are gold for removing bolts, and does it way quicker than my milwaukee 12v ratchet. That things slow, weak Af, the batteries are over priced and dont last long.
Lol thats the first time ive heard the term san angelo bar, always heard and called it a diggin bar. Mines the one w the chisel tip and hex point. Some of those in the hd ad look dangerous!
shem
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Valkrie9
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AUG 31, 04:48 AM
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Electric cordless battery powered tools, the thread.
What came to mind, the efforts to cool the tool, and materials, decades ago.
Cool Tools, like, as cool as it gets.
Wayback, '80s.
There was this small experimental development contract, Nylon / Delrin seats for spherical bearings, for laser, umm.. telemetry.
We super-cool the material to machine it to required surface finish, and to measure their roughness, not more than 4 ยต inch, mirror smooth.
Not cnc, done on a Hardinge toolroom lathe, using a tungsten-cobalt hss form tool, a profile tool ground on a dividing head, successfully, quickly, cheaply.
The tool measured on an optical comparator before use, polished with a die grinder mounted on a Bridgeport mill, in minutes.
Smoothness...
Gimballed platform on a boat for.. uh.. telemetry.
[This message has been edited by Valkrie9 (edited 12-20-2024).]
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ray b
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SEP 08, 10:39 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
That, is a San Angelo bar and it doesn't refer to Blaine's Pub in downtown San Angelo.
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IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE THE CORAL ROCK WILL BEAT YOU HERE
the ryobi batterys are the burning kind I set a 4 amp pack on fire be careful [tryed to get 36v from 2 they did NOT like that]
the 2 amp can go dead on a flash light but I have jumped them back to working as seen on line u-tube
4 amp units do not go dead/dead on a flash lite
I have a now no longed made 9 amp ryobi pack only a few chargers will work with it
AND THE 1/2 DRIVER
li fe p is the better chemistry ryobi ain't that and CAN BURN IN THE 18V PACKS
40V PACKS HAVE GREEN SANYO Lithium Nickle Manganese Cobalt Oxide or NMC cells are one of the most common chemistry used in the 18650 cells. These cells have a nominal voltage of 3.7 V with an energy density of 150-220 Wh/kg. These batteries have a higher energy density than the LFP cells. BUT THEY BURN BECAREFUL
BTW HAS ANYONE FOUND A GOOD LED BULB FOR 18V FLASH LITES ?
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ray b
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SEP 08, 11:08 AM
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https://toolboyworld.com/eBay/Ryobi_Tools.htm
LOTS OF STUFF THERE
Li batterys have lots of chemistrys
ryobi uses batterys that can burn just like a tesla
Lithium Nickle Manganese Cobalt Oxide or NMC cells are one of the most common chemistry used in the 18650 cells.
good energy but can burn like a blow torch
li-Fe-P is a bit less dense but DOES NOT BURN [AS MUCH OR AS OFTEN] yes I have see li-Fe-P burn
BUT it requires cell puncture not just an overcharge or short so far less likely to burn but 10% less run time= power
anyone know of a tool pack that uses li-Fe-P cells ?
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ls3mach
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SEP 08, 08:16 PM
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