My mother worked at Panasonic when their catch phrase was "Just slightly ahead of our times" or something like that.
A customer returned a defective item with the note attached "It failed just slightly ahead of its time."
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Who owns who??- Tool wise
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A customer returned a defective item with the note attached "It failed just slightly ahead of its time."
I figured they must have a truck on site or a tool crib if your down a mine shaft.
Checking a tool box on AirCanada and waiting in Baffin while box sat beside a carousel in Winnipeg would not be very productive.
When my Dad was teaching diesel at a community college , his biggest problem was the fully supported huge shop , million dollar tool crib and a library of manuals . And no “ timeline to be operational “ , we have 6 other dozers so who cares ?? Then you send a new grad to Yellowknife and he has a hammer and a leatherman tool and a guy yelling . Field vs shop , whole different game .
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New addition, couldn’t resist as a Mothers Day gift…
You sure she wouldn't prefer a new kitchen aid mixer?
I bought her a set of LEGO flowers for the kids to put together for her. Real flowers are so short term.
But LEGO didn’t come through and still waiting…
It's not like we didn't know that mother's day is this weekend and plan ahead accordingly.
My gift is also late. I blame it on UPS.
Oh I knew. But her first gift was the realization that our local speed camera works.
Then some other stuff, and I figure the kids should get something so…LEGO!
All women love surprises. I'm sure she was thrilled when that letter came.
DownUnder
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Going to guess he will get one for fathersday
I was debating about getting myself a new kitchen knife for father's day. I already have a couple decent ones but maybe something a sushi chef would use.
I have no specific need other than an excuse to splurge.
Can we talk framing nailers? I'd like to pick up something to quicken up building a few yard projects like a gazebo, a BBQ island, kids playset. It won't see a lot of use, but would be nice to have. I'll add screws where needed on those projects.
I have 3 air-nailers already of various brands (pin, brad, finish) and the only battery tools I have are Dewalt 20V Max drill and drivers. Not really set on air or battery but battery would be more convenient.
I thought it would be easy to pick one but there's a ton of different ones with angles, nail strip types, etc so I'll happily take some advice on picking one for my light use/projects.
I have 3 air-nailers already of various brands (pin, brad, finish) and the only battery tools I have are Dewalt 20V Max drill and drivers. Not really set on air or battery but battery would be more convenient.
I thought it would be easy to pick one but there's a ton of different ones with angles, nail strip types, etc so I'll happily take some advice on picking one for my light use/projects.
Mad Mike
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I have an inexpensive CF air nailer. Bought it to nail deck boards and fence boards.
I tried doing some framing, works great but I find construction screws as fast and a bit easier as the nailer are big and not so light.
If I had to do it again... I wouldn't bother with a framing nailer unless I was doing big projects.
I tried doing some framing, works great but I find construction screws as fast and a bit easier as the nailer are big and not so light.
If I had to do it again... I wouldn't bother with a framing nailer unless I was doing big projects.
When I bought mine, I went with metal collated nails (37 degrees?). I have a case of paper collated anyone can have if they want. I find the metal collated easier as they don't fall apart. I can figure out the model number later. It works great. No complaints at all. For infrequent use, it's hard to justify expense of a battery tool(and the hose occasionally saves a dropped tool before it hits the deck).
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I am pretty sure that I have an F28WW. Not home now to check for sure. It's built some sheds, some roofs and some decks. Never had a jamb, never had a misfire.
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Nothing beats a high end professional tool as they don't tend to jam as much and could be more ergonomic. That said it's hard to justify the cost to do a garden shed.
I have a tendency to get tendentious from swinging a framing hammer so I bought a CH framing nailer and it's fine for the shed and minor renovation stuff. It also doesn't require a third hand. Hold the board in place with one hand and pop a nail in with the the other.
Screws are great for setting the job up. Flick the driver into reverse if you got things wrong the first time.
One problem is you tend to have to buy the nails in bulk and end up with a lifetime supply.
A supply of Acq ready nails can easily exceed the cost of the gun.
If I was limited to one gun for construction it would probably be a palm nailer. You can use it for almost everything and it uses cheap nails. I haven't tried a battery powered one but the idea of no hose is appealing.
Mad Mike
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If I could only keep 1, it would be my 22 Estwing.
Sometimes there isn't enough room to swing (especially for some joist hanger nails). Now, you could use the super expensive screws in that location but you'd quickly pay for the tool if it happened often.
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