Thorfun Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 32 minutes ago, jack said: If anyone's thinking about getting into the Makita 18 V ecosystem, this would be a great way to start. every time I pop in to SF I see this deal and am tempted but seeing as the majority of my tools are Erbauer I can't justify moving to another ecosystem! it is a darn good deal though.
ProDave Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 What tipped the switch to Makita for me was when a joiner gave me a dud Makita 18V multitool that turned out to be a simple new motor for £20
PeterW Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 Registering everything gets you the 3 year warranty too which is good with Makita.
jack Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 54 minutes ago, ProDave said: I wonder if I could buy this for £140, take out one battery, put the drill, one battery and case on ebay for £140 and anyone would be stupid enough to buy it? Very possible. I've seen dumber behaviour from eBay buyers! 1
SteamyTea Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, jack said: Very possible. I've seen dumber behaviour from eBay buyers! Like my ex who bought a 4 quid item, from Newcastle. Was a very long drive there and back. Not my car or fuel thankfully.
Cpd Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 16 hours ago, PeterW said: Anyone wanting Makita LXT batteries this is a bargain Good shout out, I needed a new secondary drill as i have a massive property and it can be guaranteed that when you need the drill someone is using it at the far end of nowhere…… wasted far to long wandering round looking for the only cordless drill…. And two more batteries to boot. Not sure about the charger as I have two already…..
jack Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, Cpd said: Good shout out, I needed a new secondary drill as i have a massive property and it can be guaranteed that when you need the drill someone is using it at the far end of nowhere…… wasted far to long wandering round looking for the only cordless drill…. And two more batteries to boot. Not sure about the charger as I have two already….. Good point. If I were still building, I'd definitely be grabbing this deal, despite already have two batteries, an impulse driver and a heavy drill. A lighter drill like this would be ideal for lighter-weight repetitive jobs, plus as you say, having two drills is useful anyway Also, 5 Ah batteries are great if you ever plan on buying battery-powered garden tools, or use heavier power tools such as a circular saw (mine chews through battery life like no-one's business).
Thorfun Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, jack said: Good point. If I were still building, I'd definitely be grabbing this deal, despite already have two batteries, an impulse driver and a heavy drill. A lighter drill like this would be ideal for lighter-weight repetitive jobs, plus as you say, having two drills is useful anyway Also, 5 Ah batteries are great if you ever plan on buying battery-powered garden tools, or use heavier power tools such as a circular saw (mine chews through battery life like no-one's business). ahhh...man. you're quite convincing in your argument here and you might be winning in getting me to spend money! 1
Radian Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 4 hours ago, jack said: 5 Ah batteries are great Second that for the heavy duty tools. I 'treated' myself to a Makita DCE090ZX1 2 x 18v 230mm Brushless Disc Cutter mainly because I was choking on the dust thrown off by cutting concrete patio slabs with a 240V disc cutter. The Makita being low voltage has a water jet like the big boy's petrol cutters. Trouble is, it does about 10 slabs to the charge! Still, 12 x 18V 5AH batteries = roughly 1kWh for ~ £840 is interesting to compare with current solar battery storage at +£1K/kWh. Not worth the hassle though. 1
jack Posted April 7, 2022 Posted April 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Thorfun said: ahhh...man. you're quite convincing in your argument here and you might be winning in getting me to spend money! You're welcome. 1
dpmiller Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 For anyone looking some IP65 LED battens, these are a super buy. Good brand, light's a nice colour and the added microwave sensor is worth the price they're charging on it's own. I bought 5 and there's plenty more... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384763287555
SteamyTea Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, dpmiller said: For anyone looking some IP65 LED battens Good spot. I have bought one. £21 with delivery. Next time I leave my shed light on, I will only be burning 40W rather than 125W.
dpmiller Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 19 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Next time I leave my shed light on, I will only be burning 40W rather than 125W. except you won't, because it'll turn itself off...
SteamyTea Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, dpmiller said: except you won't, because it'll turn itself off... Life gets better and better.
SteamyTea Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 My local Poundland has these fitness trackers for a tenner. The previous one I bought cost about 20 quid, and has been very good.
Pocster Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: My local Poundland has these fitness trackers for a tenner. The previous one I bought cost about 20 quid, and has been very good. Are you fit now ?
jayc89 Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 Just now, pocster said: Are you fit now ? He lost 20 pounds! 1
Pocster Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 1 minute ago, jayc89 said: He lost 20 pounds! And he still can’t pull the birds !
Onoff Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 34 minutes ago, pocster said: And he still can’t pull the birds ! Ah the roofie King speaks!
SteamyTea Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 39 minutes ago, pocster said: Are you fit now ? Blind, it registers wrist movement. 39 minutes ago, jayc89 said: He lost 20 pounds! 30 in all. 37 minutes ago, pocster said: And he still can’t pull the birds ! That book was written in Helston.
Thorfun Posted April 14, 2022 Posted April 14, 2022 got this is an email shot from Toolden. might interest the black and yellow brigade of which @pocster is the leader 1
Pocster Posted April 14, 2022 Posted April 14, 2022 54 minutes ago, Thorfun said: got this is an email shot from Toolden. might interest the black and yellow brigade of which @pocster is the leader I’ve got most of the Dewalt range . But I’ll take a look - could always sell the combo drill on shite bay . Black & Gold ; it’s called ; not (expletive deleted)ing yellow ! 1
Pocster Posted April 14, 2022 Posted April 14, 2022 Hmmmm . Had a quick look . Got to buy a “ landscaping “ product . That’s for sissy’s not real men .
Pocster Posted April 14, 2022 Posted April 14, 2022 Might suit @SteamyTea ; he likes arranging flowers . Or maybe @Onoff ; he needs something to trim his bush 1
Onoff Posted April 14, 2022 Posted April 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, pocster said: Might suit @SteamyTea ; he likes arranging flowers . Or maybe @Onoff ; he needs something to trim his bush Says the king of manscaping!
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