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  0 Thread: DJ-20 dust port size?
Post: RE: DJ-20 dust port size?

Thanks guys. For some reason I had it in my head that the flange has to match the current screw holes. So I take it there’s no harm is just drilling new holes on the side.
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,319 01-10-2021, 01:48 PM
  0 Thread: PSA: Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact and Framing Nailer Deal
Post: RE: PSA: Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact and Frami...

Bob10 Wrote: (01-10-2021, 02:40 AM) -- I would have jumped on it.  From what I read it was a glitch and they cancelled a lot of orders while allowing some to get through.  I found a backdoor into the...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 6 2,287 01-10-2021, 07:51 AM
  0 Thread: DJ-20 dust port size?
Post: DJ-20 dust port size?

Finally able to get move my dj-20 out of storage to the shop. I got it used a while back but didn’t have the space till now. It’s missing the dust port. Anyone know what size and where I can get a rep...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,319 01-09-2021, 11:22 AM
  0 Thread: PSA: Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact and Framing Nailer Deal
Post: RE: PSA: Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact and Frami...

jteneyck Wrote: (01-08-2021, 10:20 AM) -- The ad says 5.0 aH batteries - and that does make it a really good deal.   John -- Yah I meant to say there are 2 of the 5.0 aH batteries. Which alone Mil...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 6 2,287 01-08-2021, 02:07 PM
  0 Thread: PSA: Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact and Framing Nailer Deal
Post: PSA: Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact and Framing N...

M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (2-Tool) w/Framing Nailer.  $399 Comes with 2 5.0ah batteries and charger.  Great deal imo.  This may be a pri...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 6 2,287 01-08-2021, 10:15 AM
  0 Thread: I need a new jigsaw!
Post: RE: I need a new jigsaw!

I have a Milwaukee cordless that I’m quite happy with. I really like not having to deal with the cord. I had festool carvex previously which worked fine but sold it because I didn’t think it was a b...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 24 5,440 12-21-2020, 11:40 AM
  0 Thread: Crazy new festool offering
Post: RE: Crazy new festool offering

Handplanesandmore Wrote: (12-11-2020, 11:40 AM) -- Frankly, I don't see how a festool cordless drill that's 2 or 3 times in price is much better than its counterparts.  -- Today I would agree and re...
jussi Woodworking 39 10,666 12-11-2020, 02:19 PM
  0 Thread: Crazy new festool offering
Post: RE: Crazy new festool offering

Handplanesandmore Wrote: (12-07-2020, 10:56 AM) -- I can understand why a  systainer is a good storage and transport idea for tools like the dominoes, tracksaws, sanders etc. But a systainer for scre...
jussi Woodworking 39 10,666 12-09-2020, 09:29 PM
  0 Thread: Crazy new festool offering
Post: RE: Crazy new festool offering

I own or have owned many (most?) of their tools over the years.  Early on my green fever I wanted to get every tool.  Many were out of my budget though so I scoured Craigslist. This was when value of ...
jussi Woodworking 39 10,666 12-09-2020, 12:14 PM
  0 Thread: foredom / router wrench
Post: RE: foredom / router wrench

Thanks. Just placed my order. I figured foredom would have it but was wondering if there was a company that made general sized ones. The Milwaukee router is the cordless version and has a spind...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 6 2,277 11-30-2020, 09:43 AM
  0 Thread: foredom / router wrench
Post: foredom / router wrench

Anyone know where you can get custom sized thin wrenches like the kind used on routers?  I recently picked up a used foredom rotary tool but the wrench is missing.  I also need to get a replacement on...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 6 2,277 11-29-2020, 10:09 PM
  0 Thread: shop vac advice
Post: RE: shop vac advice

I have several for different purposes. 3 of them (festools and fein) are dedicated to tools. A handheld Milwaukee about the size of a tool box. Ridgid that I only use for wet jobs. And a porter cab...
jussi Woodworking 44 13,613 11-24-2020, 10:48 AM
  0 Thread: Which palm / trim router? Corded or cordless?
Post: RE: Which palm / trim router? Corded or cordless?

Both routers are actually on sale right now.  The colt + bosch jigsaw blades can be had for $80.  The cordless Makita + starter set with 2 5.0ah is $200.  You can return the starter set and get the ro...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 26 8,109 11-11-2020, 09:52 PM
  0 Thread: tRIM rOUTER
Post: RE: tRIM rOUTER

Amazon has a Bosch $20 off $100 promo right now.  So if you add the Bosch Colt with a pack of jigsaw blades the total will be a little over $80 https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Colt-Variable-Speed-Rout...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 21 6,707 11-08-2020, 10:45 PM
  0 Thread: Will I need a diagonal support?
Post: RE: Will I need a diagonal support?

Thanks for the suggestions. Decided to build it as originally planned but pinned the tenons. Gate is an early present for my mom. Since covid hit she hasn’t been able to get out of the house. So garde...
jussi Woodworking 9 2,865 11-08-2020, 07:01 PM
  0 Thread: Cordless Drill-Driver Recommendation
Post: RE: Cordless Drill-Driver Recommendation

I recently got the Milwaukee surge. If you don’t know about it It’s milwaukee’s version of hydraulic impact driver. 2 big improvements it has over the traditional impact is the greatly reduced vibra...
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 20 4,452 11-04-2020, 06:02 PM
  0 Thread: Will I need a diagonal support?
Post: RE: Will I need a diagonal support?

Thank you both for the replies. Hoping that would be the case. John i have both epoxy (west system) and polyurethane (gorilla). Would the epoxy be superior? I’ll pin them as well for added support.
jussi Woodworking 9 2,865 11-03-2020, 05:12 PM
  0 Thread: Will I need a diagonal support?
Post: Will I need a diagonal support?

Do you think I get away without a diagonal support for this fence. It will have 3 pickets in between. Made out of redwood so it’s pretty light and joints are Double loose tenons with 2-1/2” mortises g...
jussi Woodworking 9 2,865 11-03-2020, 04:35 PM
  0 Thread: How would you do this joint. Horizontal router
Post: How would you do this joint. Horizontal router

I needed to make a mortise on the curved section of the rail. The only way I could think of is establish a wall with a slot cutter and then chisel the rest. I literally spent an hour trying to th...
jussi Woodworking 3 1,356 11-02-2020, 05:26 PM
  0 Thread: tRIM rOUTER
Post: RE: tRIM rOUTER

I had an older colt as well and had similar complaints about back lash. Moved onto the dewalt 611 and loved it and earlier this year went cordless and love it even more
jussi Woodworking Power Tools 21 6,707 10-30-2020, 05:46 PM

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