Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[svk]

Gonna take me a lot of convincing that cordless sawzall can cut like my Milwaukee corded, but If you want to send me one to test...lol. PS Have seen some cordlesss Milwaukee tools that crimp my mind.

I've only used my Dewalt 18v cordless a little bit but was very happy with it. Definitely helpful when crawling under a car, up in a deer stand, taking along camping, etc. I'd think that my Milwaukee corded version would probably have a bit more torque though.

 

[Philbert]

(BTW - save all those used recip blades: wrap of duct tape and they make great bar groove cleaners.)

Philbert

 

[KiwiBro]

(BTW - save all those used recip blades: wrap of duct tape and they make great bar groove cleaners.)

Philbert

Good idea. They make good plasterboard cut-out knives too, if they have the pointed tips to help punch through the board.

 

[muddstopper]

I just gave away a bunch of Makita and Portercable 18volt tools. There where two sawsaws, 2 skill saws, a jig saw and half a dozen or so drills and a big box of useless batteries. Batteries cost more than the tools. You can rebuild the batteries, but it just didnt seem worth it to me. I now have the 20v dewalt drill and impact as well as the 1/2impact and am satisfied for now. Just hung two rooms of drywall and never had to recharge or swap batteries. I like the 1/4in impact better than the drill, but you have to have those special shanked drill bits to use it. I have been told they make a drill chuck adapter for them, but havent seen one.

 

[KiwiBro]

That's very generous of you Mr Mudd. Have been looking at Makita 18v jigsaws and planers but can't find great deals on either, not even used. I bought a Makita 18v hammer drill recently for $22 (but I gave him $40 and still felt a bit guilty) and it is going well. But generally, Makita tools hold their value very well here, so cheap deals are few and far between.

Missed out on a new Makita 18v slide compound mitre saw. I tapped out at $400 and it sold for $405. They retail for about $1000 here. Could have been ideal for trim work.

I'm getting progressively more annoyed with power leads, and perhaps with the advent of 36v+ tools we might see everything go cordless, including things like larger saws, table saws, etc. The thicknesser, jointer, dust collector, and even my chainsaw grinder are mounted on trolleys with large castor wheels so I can move them anywhere around the shed I like, but it does mean dragging leads around which is, frankly, pissing me off. I tried hanging a bunch of leads off the rafters but that's not much of a solution. If I could afford it, every machine would be cordless. Certainly every tool on the job site, but also every machine in the shed/man cave. That would be nirvana.

 

[Jeffkrib]

Have you seen the Makita cordless Cappuccino machine yet!

 

[svk]

https://www.compactappliance.com/Ta....-Gas-Powered-Portable-Blender/TAILGATOR.html

 

[cantoo]

KiwiBro, no nailers demo. This guy was the Flexvolt specialist.
Wowsers, yup the batteries flex but they are primo expensive. Longer run time and more power in the new toys but they are also pricy. The new 60 flexvolt recip is a killer, very very little vibration due to new design. We use our 20 volt recips so much that we shake them apart.
6.0 AH flexvolt batteries are $199 each at Home Depot. Takes 3 to run table saw. They have "good" deals on right now but they will all end soon. Or at least until sales flatline so much that they have to bring the "good" deals back.
This load is a little under $10,000 Can. Flexvolt would add at least $2000 more to that. We figure we save money on gasoline use in generators too but batteries still have to be charged. My guys work on the road so charging usually happens at motels over night so having longer battery life would also be a cost savings. Sooner or later motels are going to limit electrical power to rooms. We sometimes have 4 or 5 chargers running overnight in a room.

 

[svk]

KiwiBro, no nailers demo. This guy was the Flexvolt specialist.
Wowsers, yup the batteries flex but they are primo expensive. Longer run time and more power in the new toys but they are also pricy. The new 60 flexvolt recip is a killer, very very little vibration due to new design. We use our 20 volt recips so much that we shake them apart.
6.0 AH flexvolt batteries are $199 each at Home Depot. Takes 3 to run table saw. They have "good" deals on right now but they will all end soon. Or at least until sales flatline so much that they have to bring the "good" deals back.
This load is a little under $10,000 Can. Flexvolt would add at least $2000 more to that. We figure we save money on gasoline use in generators too but batteries still have to be charged. My guys work on the road so charging usually happens at motels over night so having longer battery life would also be a cost savings. Sooner or later motels are going to limit electrical power to rooms. We sometimes have 4 or 5 chargers running overnight in a room.
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[muddstopper]

I have stayed in motels for years, the only thing I ever seen them limit was the use of a crock pot. You could have a gas grill on the tailgate of your truck and backed up to your room door, but no cooking in the rooms.

 

[Wowzer]

KiwiBro, no nailers demo. This guy was the Flexvolt specialist.
Wowsers, yup the batteries flex but they are primo expensive. Longer run time and more power in the new toys but they are also pricy. The new 60 flexvolt recip is a killer, very very little vibration due to new design. We use our 20 volt recips so much that we shake them apart.
6.0 AH flexvolt batteries are $199 each at Home Depot. Takes 3 to run table saw. They have "good" deals on right now but they will all end soon. Or at least until sales flatline so much that they have to bring the "good" deals back.
This load is a little under $10,000 Can. Flexvolt would add at least $2000 more to that. We figure we save money on gasoline use in generators too but batteries still have to be charged. My guys work on the road so charging usually happens at motels over night so having longer battery life would also be a cost savings. Sooner or later motels are going to limit electrical power to rooms. We sometimes have 4 or 5 chargers running overnight in a room.
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That's a nice van full of tools you got there. Yeah I have just been reading up on the flex volt and hearing from people who bought then I would like to feel weight comparison for you guys you probably would be a big difference 2more pounds or something everyday on a recip. Might be worth sticking with 20v.

 

[KiwiBro]

Have you seen the Makita cordless Cappuccino machine yet!

Yes and the cordless electric assist bicycle too. One of the latter went for quite cheap here a few weeks ago.

 

[woodfarmer]

Well this thread has gone sideways....

 

[nomad_archer]

It was a weeeee bit chilly today but I still went fishin! I made a poor stream choice but I went to learn how the stream fished when it was higher running at 338cfs two weeks ago when I fished it was 148 cfs. Well the water was a cold 31-32 degress and the temp drop from about 50* yesterday to 24* when I started fishing today sure did slow down the bite. Managed two at the stream and 3 trout and a bass at the sportsmans club. The fish were a bit sluggish. Like hauling in a log.

Even took a picture for you non-believers.

The cold created some challenges today

 

[svk]

Excellent. Did that one end up in the pan or back in the pond?

 

[MustangMike]

Have you seen the Makita cordless Cappuccino machine yet!

Nice Bike, I've got a Madone 7 with the A3 D3 Carbon wheels. Don't ride as much as I used to, but I still like it.

 

[JustJeff]

It was a weeeee bit chilly today but I still went fishin! I made a poor stream choice but I went to learn how the stream fished when it was higher running at 338cfs two weeks ago when I fished it was 148 cfs. Well the water was a cold 31-32 degress and the temp drop from about 50* yesterday to 24* when I started fishing today sure did slow down the bite. Managed two at the stream and 3 trout and a bass at the sportsmans club. The fish were a bit sluggish. Like hauling in a log.

Even took a picture for you non-believers.

The cold created some challenges today

Nice!

 

[JustJeff]

Burning my scrounge hard and fast now. -12c. That's about 10 Fahrenheit. Been snowing since Wednesday morning and blowing. Got 3 foot drifts in the yard! Reaping the rewards of my labors on the saw and splitter. Got my eye on a hard maple that hydro has marked down the road from me for next season.

 

[Plowboy83]

Does anyone have any good deer chili recipes?

 

[svk]

Does anyone have any good deer chili recipes?

Ironically I have about 5 packages of venison round steak defrosting on my counter right now for that very same thing.

I just use McCormick seasoning. One packet of hot, one packet regular with the ingredients listed below.

-4 lbs of cubed steak, all fat, silver skin, and gristle removed. (Or burger works too)
-As much garlic as you want
-1 chopped large yellow onion
-1 chopped green pepper
-1 chopped red sweet pepper
-1 "box" of fresh mushrooms, chopped
-29 oz can of tomato sauce

Brown meat in a pan and drain fat. Add all ingredients to Dutch oven or crockpot. Cool for 5-8 hours,stirring occasionally. Add beer if the liquid is getting too thick.