Tools Used I.C.E ...

pioneer · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject:

Nah i wah new ting man.

If is ah refurb i need to know what was wrong with it, which they won't tell me.

Lance · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject:

the ones at A1's the guy said some had bent shafts or something, But its straight now Laughing

My skil came with a hard case and a box though

nigel1977 · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

I picked up a refurb B&D dragster belt sander at a sale the other day

32 cupboard doors, 16 drawers later, it still works fine...

Similar to what someone said on this thread, if you dont know how to use tools, obviously they will break.

Most of my cutting and assembly that is done with power tools, is done with what I would call entry level/home grade/ light/medium duty tools, (B&D, Ryobi, Master Mechanic), and I have yet to burn a winding or damage guide bearings. Except heat guns (gone thru about 2 of those already).

Take care of your tools, and use them in the manner they were built and they will last for awhile

e.g. dont use a entry level skill saw to rip 2x4 pitch pine etc etc.
e.g. buy better quality bits, blades etc.
e.g. match the blade/bit to the material you are working on
e.g. dont force the tool against the job. Let the bit/blade do the hard work
e.g. dont hold your power tools by the cord, regardless of the brand
e.g. always clean your power tools, if you have a blower, blow out the dust from inside the vents to keep the windings clear
e.g. with drills, dont try to get the biggest hole at once, use a few bits
e.g. listen to the rpm's of the motor, its natural for them to drop off with load, remember, as the rpm's drop, so does the cooling ability of the tool, as the blower is mounted on the same shaft as is the bit/blade.

If I think of anymore tips, i'll add them.

pioneer · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

Good tips nigel

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

Chiney · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

pioneer · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject:

Well i bought the initial B&D i was looking at

pioneer · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

Chiney · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

^^nice

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

that is d 1 for $500 ? .....hope u bought a good blade too since d blade it comes with not good for sheit

that certain place u went to on CSR does sell expensive - like dem figure dem is d only hardware around ....

pioneer · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject:

i use that exact Irwin 40T blade - cuts without effort when new ....mine missing 2 teeth & accidentally run thru a few scews ....still works good though

if u cutting 3\4 mdf then set it at around 1"-1.25"

d 1" mdf place u talking about ? - Chan Ramlal - d same place u see everyday during IE Tv news ....i walk with my p\saw & cut it myself ....d guys there helpful & will give u a hand.......

pioneer · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject:

Kool thanks...they sell retail there?

By Medford right?

Price?

Lance · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject:

saw looking good yo,

Now build me a box, to ensure its working good.

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

pioneer · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

nooo rovin i 3/4" MDF i usin...priceo n that?

wey u get tha 1" from? Neutral

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject:

^^^yesterday i was by bhags looking at that laser B&D p\saw u say u bought - i find it looking kinda biggish like say compared to a normal size model like d dewalt ....u try it as yet : review ????.....

Chiney · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject:

^^ yeh..he almost finish the box..

works really good

pioneer · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

Yeh man i used it for a good while yesterday to cut up some board.

The stock 18T blade cuts suprisingly easy and clean...was just testing it

Then i put in the Irwin 40T, and damnnn Shocked

...no effort at all...you just have to guide the saw.

The saw is pretty decent, i never had a circular saw so i can't compare it to anything...

It's about 10lbs i believe, it's quite sturdy and doesn't vibrate.

It's more quiet than my jigsaw Neutral

The laser is useless really, unless you wan't to use it to double check to see if your lines are straight, but you'll really only see this laser at night or in a darkish room. And if you wanna annoy your neighbours at night, put the laser on and flash it at their house, the laser is SWEET and shoots a beam up to 50ft Shocked

Other than that i'm happy with it, it did what i wanted it to do and was accurate.

One gripe though, changing the blade is a pain as it doesn't have a lock for the blade, so u have to rest the blade onto a piece of wood to ensure it doesn't turn while you spin the knot holding it.

But it's a good buy @ $500

I need a new jigsaw blade, the blade i bought took a LONG time to cut a 12" circle Confused

loudsound · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:10 am Post subject:

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:21 am Post subject:

^^^those r d ol days when they used to rate them by HP & not amps

pioneer · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject:

Hey jus an update...i built this box using my B&D circ saw...

I plan to make another one, i'll get build pics from that one...gonna be sealed

Home made flared 3" PVC ports Laughing

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Whipped out the porter cable orbital sander and rounded the edges so it won't tear the carpet - no i don't have a router so i used a sander.

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I installed the ports after i carpetted, hence i got contact cement onto the carpet which looks messy, any idea how to get it off?

I might sell this box as it's tooo huge, can't fit a cooler Crying or Very sad

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

coulda make a new thread

need some full shots so we can see d whole box but not bad at all ...

pioneer · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject:

Dunno if this one would help...

The wall you're seeing is actually the bottom of the box...hence the carpet line...ended up facing dem up cuz i find they were too close too the tailgate...

Click for full-size.

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject:

separate or single chamber ?

thats in d xtrail right - so now how far its from d trunk lid .... coulda counter sink d sub for a much neater look ... Mr. Green

pioneer · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 12:57 am Post subject:

didnt really care to countersink...seperate chamber

Chiney · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 1:32 am Post subject:

well done pios!!

well done.... Razz

pioneer · Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

Back to tools, what's a good inexpensive router i can buy?...i fed up use jig to cut circles

X_Factor · Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 12:24 am Post subject:

how u made the flare ports?