Yup. I'm still on a ladder with a bow saw but that would be nice to manage the trees in the yard.
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Yup. I'm still on a ladder with a bow saw but that would be nice to manage the trees in the yard.
I usually don't have anything that big. I have a weed eater, 22" hedge trimmer, and if it's a little bigger the Sawzall with a brush blade. All battery powered.
If all else fails, there is always the chain saw.
If all else fails, there is always the chain saw.
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Yes goes onto the Ryoby I have. Can use it, getting alot of dead branches around and me and ladders dont get along so well anymore. Also need one of those gutter cleaing attachments for the pressure washer. Gutters on the shop are way up and no good place to get a ladder in there. 20' up though.
If ridgid made one in 18V I would be all over it.
Last summer I cut down 40 trees and trimmed another 25. My buddy had one of these and I used it for days.
We were at it for weeks by the time we stumped grinded everything and hauled it off.
Get some pipe bent like a Sheppards crook and sweat/ glue hose connections on there... make your own.
20' would be a little unwieldy though.
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Hey if your weed eater has string get one of these they last for years.
Mine is a universal has three blades which are metal sandwiched in plastic.
I saw that but just want one brand of batteries to deal with.
Comes in a 40ah also.
I need to buy one, I rented one for a half day a couple years ago,took me all that fallowing spring to pick up all my trimming
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I am finally down to just Ridgid batteries. Always a PIA to find a bunch of different chargers in the shop. I like the ridgid stuff and the batteries are guaranteed forever along with the tools, well worth the money.
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Here’s my idea of the best use for weed eater string, put a wire nut on the end of it and wa la ya got poor man’s chamber flag! I carry a dozen of them in my range bag as often times students do not have one.
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Yep, on my Troy built. Works better than the rotating blade attachment
dukeboy440
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Anyone ever used the DA sanders from HF?
Yeah... unless they make deliberate changes like the technology companies
So you're a Ridgid guy... I'm bought in on Milwaukee everything..and you're right, those high Ah batteries are not inexpensive. My 5.0 MAX batteries last forever. Only ever really discharged it completely when using the 1/2" impact wrench and even then it went all day solid
Have not... I do have several Bauer corded tools but I only get those when it's more of a one or two time use. Cheaper than renting.
The air one really uses air.
Tike turned me on to them. I used to be a dewalt guy but they all needed new batteries. Switched them over a few years ago. Seriously impressed with them.Yeah... unless they make deliberate changes like the technology companies
So you're a Ridgid guy... I'm bought in on Milwaukee everything..and you're right, those high Ah batteries are not inexpensive. My 5.0 MAX batteries last forever. Only ever really discharged it completely when using the 1/2" impact wrench and even then it went all day solid
In a couple more weeks I'll have free help with my yard work.
She has told me several times she looks forward to helping me with yard work.
I'll train and certify her quickly in the use of many of our yard tools.
I wonder how long it will last.
She has told me several times she looks forward to helping me with yard work.
I'll train and certify her quickly in the use of many of our yard tools.
I wonder how long it will last.
John on the new range you have any osha crap you have to deal with with the lead?
dukeboy440
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Hmm so to sand down the entire car. Electric?
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My guess, two weekendsIn a couple more weeks I'll have free help with my yard work.
She has told me several times she looks forward to helping me with yard work.
I'll train and certify her quickly in the use of many of our yard tools.
I wonder how long it will last.
Oh she retires in three weeks so she'll be available on call...
I borrowed a buddy’s. Its awesome. His is a stihl. The little chains are a bit of a pain to sharpen, but limbing a tree is a breeze.
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