Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice
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Brushless + Li-ion makes a huge difference. I wish this tech would have been around 15 years or so ago when I started working, it would have made my life so much easier than messing around with Nicad tools.
I don't own any of the 2ah Dewalt batteries only 4 & 5's which are the same dimensions but different weight and I find even the 5ah's are well balanced on the 796 and 996, the twin pack of 2ah batteries occasionally pop up on Amazon for silly prices and I've been meaning to get them solely for the slimmer profile and squeezing into awkward spots.
I had to quickly get a long wrench today. Expensive but built like a tank - 12" adjustable spanner (34mm max): https://www.screwfix.com/p/bahco-wide-jaw-adjustable-wrench-12/81852 Only wish it had the option to 38mm for holding 22mm isolation valve bodies but this worked really well to apply force in a controlled way to unseized compression joints. Would couple with a 6-8" spanner for tighter areas.
I assume it’s just thin stainless steal?
I can’t see why that wouldn’t work, you might need to file off any burs but it should be fine. I imagine the hardest part will be working out how to clamp/brace it for cutting. Take your time, definitely leave the protection film on, might be prudent to add some extra masking tape where the jigsaw will run over as a backup against scratching.
I can’t see why that wouldn’t work, you might need to file off any burs but it should be fine. I imagine the hardest part will be working out how to clamp/brace it for cutting. Take your time, definitely leave the protection film on, might be prudent to add some extra masking tape where the jigsaw will run over as a backup against scratching.
I'd put masking tape along the cut then use a junior hack saw with a new blade.
But if I owned a grinder I would use that instead.
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I'm thinking get too much vibration with a jigsaw . Not got a grinder but a mate has a Dewalt multi tool ?
I have a dewalt multi tool, I don’t think that would be suitable, it essentially vibrates the blades like a big electric toothbrush.
A rotary multi tool(dremil or equivalent) would be better with a cutting disk on it. Essentially a mini angle grinder.
As others have said, hacksaw will do the job too.
I assume your trying to cut that is essentially a U shaped piece of metal? Do you not have anything you can sacrifice and clamp to to the inside to stabilise it and cut through? Piece of thin timber/ply/mdf?
A rotary multi tool(dremil or equivalent) would be better with a cutting disk on it. Essentially a mini angle grinder.
As others have said, hacksaw will do the job too.
I assume your trying to cut that is essentially a U shaped piece of metal? Do you not have anything you can sacrifice and clamp to to the inside to stabilise it and cut through? Piece of thin timber/ply/mdf?
Do you own any cordless tools? Or do you plan to? Might be worth looking what brands offer then you can keep the batteries for multiple tools.
Dewalt are always decent.
I don't own any "ecosystem" yet but I have spent the last hour or so looking at Ryobi and their offerings. The OBL1820S seems well reviewed. Comes in around £160 with a charger and 5ah battery.
Yeah it's worth getting into the whole ecosystem idea because it does help. You can however buy battery converters to use ryobi on dewalt and vice versa.
I own a petrol ryobi lawnmower and its been good for 5 years now.
Soldato
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i use a dremel for stuff like this. Blades are very thin easily controllable and easy to take your time.
Caporegime
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why would you pick that over this with double the power?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-tt...s-drill-22-piece-accessory-kit-230-240v/4172g