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Makita, DeWalt, or other and why?
Depends on the tool.
I like DeWalt's line of cordless stuff.
I love Makita's circular saws. Easy adjust for depth and they are light.
For routers I use Bosch. Porter Cable used to be my standard, but no idea how their quality is now.
Dewalt makes a very good compound miter saw too.
Hammers = Estwing
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Milwaukee for anything cordless imo. If you're looking for cheaper stuff that'll get used only on the odd weekend Ryobi has come along nicely and cost much less. Good for small jobs here and there but not for daily use. Rigid is good too for rough use.
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Aren't you a plumber?
Drywall/Rodbuster.
I can verify that the Milwaukee cordless drill/driver is an outstanding tool.
Their M18 system is solid.
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I saw an ad online for a plumber in BC that said "if your toilet is smelly, call Kelly!" and figured it was you.
Apologies.
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I have the dealt cordless framing nailer. Its heavy and pricey but I love it for side jobs or if I need to go do a quick job. Dont need to roll out hoses and the compressor. I dont use it as a daily nailer ot would just get destroyed.
I want to cut the cord but I just dont trust my employees not to destroy my shit. Not cheap and expensive to repair if worth it at all. The tools themselves are inexpensive it's the batteries and chargers where they get ya.
That being said, my supplier says that Milwaukee is the front runner when it comes to cordless shit, but everybody else seems to be catching up. I loathe Milwaukee! Might grab a cordless dewalt saw for myself soon.
Ever have a problem with the Bosch router switch getting gummed up with dust? Just replaced mine that stopped running. It's not burned out, I've had it only a year. Sounds like it's a common problem. I took it apart dusted it off but no luck. I'll send it in to get serviced and find out if that's the case
my router/table are Bosch, haven't heard of that.
haven't used it in awhile, but might bust it out for some preventative maintenance before I do my infinity mirror.
What's your beef with Milwaukee?
Honestly they just dont feel right. I find their products really bulky. Nothing more nothing less. I'm sure I could get used to them over time, but i gotta stick to what's worked for me so far.
I think it's mostly an issue with daily use and dust getting gummed up in the switch
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@ShatsBassoon I'm gonna get a 36" x 4" piece of mirrored glass and add it to the top of my bathroom mirror. The standard height of bathroom mirrors in the U.S. is 6', which simply ain't gonna cut it for an alpha like me.
Question: What would be the best way to attach the mirror to the wall, considering the fact that I'll need to remove it when I move out (it's a rental)?
Amateur carpenters please wait 24 hours. Then and only then are you allowed to answer provided that Shats hasn't.
Depends what you're attaching it to. Drywall? Tile? Glass?
The standard height of bathroom mirrors in the U.S. is 6', which simply ain't gonna cut it for an alpha like me.
Question: What would be the best way to attach the mirror to the wall, considering the fact that I'll need to remove it when I move out (it's a rental)?
Amateur carpenters please wait 24 hours. Then and only then are you allowed to answer provided that Shats hasn't.
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If its drywall I would get some corner mount brackets and use some proper drywall anchor screws for minimal damage
Just get some decent drywall anchor E-Z Mount Mirror Clip Setscrews/plugs lots of options.
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What would be the best place to get the mirrored glass?
Shit I dunno. In Canada we would use kijiji. States itd be Craigslist. That shits pretty cheap, no?
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I would think so. @The Koala Bear Jew told me Home Depot but he failed his carpentry license test.
@Hauler would probably tell me some bumfuck store that only exists in the midwest