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Date:         Sat, 27 Aug 2005 10:25:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: WTB: Dash Metal Panel for below windshield...1990 2.1
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I got one of those 18v. Ryobi kits for Xmas a couple of years ago- even has a 10" chainsaw in it of all things, which works surprisingly well for the size limbs it can accommodate. I had a center limb blow down out of a tree onto the shoulder of the road out front a few weeks ago and made short work out of clearing it with the thing. My neighbor, a welder/roofer and tool snob was watching me and was impressed that a cordless could work that well. So was I, frankly- I didn't really think that I'd get it done without going for the big saw.

My brother used his kit in building a large deck out front and everything held up well- he used the sawzall to cut the ends off a bunch of 1/2" bolts and do the trimming and it worked out fine.

I wouldn't try to earn a living with these tools, but the only problem I've had yet is a screw fell out of the jigsaw. Big deal.

I dunno if it makes any difference but I'm one of those guys that reads the manuals to everything, even if I'm sure I know what they're gonna say. I've found that doing the little things helps keep the tools alive longer. I don't just use 'em and throw 'em on a shelf for next time.

The batteries keep a pretty good charge if you maintain them properly, but the saws of course can drain them down pretty well in a shorter time than the other tools- it helps that they give you two batteries, 'cause they are expensive. I'd say from my experience that they're worth the money for the occasional user/homeowner, if you take care of them properly.

Cya, Robert

----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 9:09 AM Subject: WTB: Dash Metal Panel for below windshield...1990 2.1

> ps. anyone bought a good cordless sawzall?

Gotten surprisingly good service out of a Ryobi we picked up for cheap at Home Depot as part of one of their multi-tool packs (flashlight, circular saw, drill, sawzall, plus a few batteries). Our Dewalt one is better though. It's on its 3rd year of pretty heavy use and still works quite well. The Dewalt was like $250 by itself, though, and the Ryobi pack was like $200 for EVERYTHING. Normally we buy Dewalt, but we had a couple guys on the crew who had a habit of losing and breaking things so we figured they would lose the Ryobi stuff before it had a chance to wear out!


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