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"Small return angle of 6-degree" The return angle on good ratchets is usually 3-4 degrees. Even my cheapest ratchet that is about the same…

I was at Total Tools earlier today and saw they had this kit marked down to $349. It includes Dewalts top of the range hammer drill, a 6ah…

When Bunnings had them around this price, my local had a couple of dozen of them and I remember them being in TSTAK cases.

I still see brushed tools being used by tradies, usually older ones with 10-15 year old Makitas. I myself still use a 10 year old brushed…

I was hoping to pick up a 3/8 deep set, but unforunately they all look to all be 12 point, shallow broach sockets. Nothing wrong with that,…

"Storewide", yet most things I was interested in weren't included, or were included but amazingly enough are the same price as they usually…

I'm still kicking myself for not buying up all their 12v stuff from the Bunnings clearance when I had the chance. I think the impact driver…

Technically 3/5 the watt hours, since 12v tools like these and the M12 have a nominal voltage of 10.8v. They use 3 cells in series compared…

Yeah, that's a much better deal. The 840 is well reviewed and pretty much the same performance as the 850, 845, and 887. It doesn't have…

You're likely looking at around 80% efficiency with an inverter, so you have to factor that in, as well as the extra power the inverter is…

No way you would power a house fridge for a whole day. A big enough inverter to power the house fridge and put out enough current when the…

In the ad it says they can be but they don't recommend connecting any LifePO4s together, which is ridiculous of course. If done correctly,…

I just checked mine. It isn't stamped or printed anywhere on the tools. Maybe said on the original packaging. I've had mine since the last…

A permanent flexi shaft isn't ideal, imo. Definitely times when a rigid shaft is preferable.

Lithium batteries tend to have a built in BMS that will disconnect when the voltage gets too low to avoid damaging the cells. The BMS may…

Good job googling. Best is subjective. I can almost guarantee the niece would prefer an iPad with Procreate to a wacom tablet.

I was lucky enough to get this kit on clearance for $120 about a year ago at my local Total Tools. Works well. Vibration is a bit of an…

Currently $479 [at Sydney…

I think there are better Dewalt options in this price range, especially if you are willing to wait for a deal. The kit with the dcf850,…

If you are making money with your tools, why cheap out on them, especially with saws? If a cut gets messed up thanks to your diy equipment,…

No good pro would touch the table saw. I had their corded one and it is junk. They look similar and have the same terrible fence. If this…

Are you saying she filled the overflow bottle with coolant and not the radiator? I'd bet the radiator is mostly empty and she was lucky to…

If the tool requires a lot of power, there are less losses at a higher voltage so it makes more sense.

It would be better if it was accurate. That's Bunnings fault, of course.

For most people a 350 amp shunt should be enough.

There are more expensive lifting shoes out there, as well as cheaper boxing shoes. These are a little more expensive than Nike Machomais…

Most of the caravan industry is still foolishly trying to use 12v to power large inverter chargers, and the same goes for the vast majority…

Depending on the tool, the battery used can have a noticeable impact on performance. Larger batteries and the new pouch cell ones have less…

If I was after a cheap set, I'd take those over these because of the warranty. Quality should be pretty similar.

The red and blue grips are nice, but a bit too bulky for me. I use them when my hands are covered in grease since they are easier to grip,…