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usonian

(10,080 posts)
7. It depends, of course. No one platform does it all.
Wed Aug 9, 2023, 02:46 PM
Aug 2023

So, I have Craftsman for drills and the little skilsaw. (oh, those sales I couldn't pass up)
Ryobi for stuff I expect to break and replace (pole saw, small inverter, weed-whacker (1)
DeWalt when it matters. My "go to" 12 inch chain saw. (2)

(1) I wanted a pivotrim head because bump heads are trash in my book. So, the Ryobi bolt is some insane metric left-thread odd bolt head ... Long story short, I built out the bolt head with epoxy so the pivotrim fits (holding up still) and I use the three blade attachment where there are no rocks to kick (which is rare on my property, but does exist)

(2). I got a leaf blower for the cost of the 40 volt battery, so there.

P.S. The DeWalt chain saw has two big knobs to do what others do with two Allen wrenches, 1/32" different from each other and a giant pain in the ass to use (especially the chain tension). The first big knob removes or locks down the cover, and the second adjusts the chain tension. I can reseat a jumped chain or even replace one on the spot. The cover even has a ratchet to limit the locking force (like your gas cap!) And the chain doesn't jump that I recall. Maybe once. Oregon chain and guide.

It's so insanely easy to use. Highly recommended.

I would love to have a dewalt genxlib Aug 2023 #1
That looks like a nice nailer. LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #4
Love my Ryobi nail gun too! OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #5
I have a few. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #2
Cordless? Ryobi right now. grumpyduck Aug 2023 #3
Have some Craftsman... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Aug 2023 #6
It depends, of course. No one platform does it all. usonian Aug 2023 #7
My tools are split between two different platforms Victor_c3 Aug 2023 #8
I would love to be able to afford Festool. LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #9
A mix DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2023 #10
Craftsman ProfessorGAC Aug 2023 #11
I have EGO for outside as well! LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #12
My Snow Blower... ProfessorGAC Aug 2023 #16
Never mind, debm55 Aug 2023 #13
It started raining. Don't hear the mower now. LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #14
I saw your other post so I changed mine. Be careful. debm55 Aug 2023 #15
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