I thought so too, might be worth popping open to see. Thanks
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I thought so too, might be worth popping open to see. Thanks
Apparently it's make like a tree and split...
Wheelie bin for scale. Initial instinct was go to buikders, get a chainsaw, set aside four hours (realistic pessimism) to get all of it into smaller bits ready for transport.
Considering we've had some pretty hectic storms lately. This going down from the weight of water in some mild rain was strange.
Anyone know whether insurance can or typically covers such tree falls. Didn't damage anything, ironically would've toppled the lapa had it been there. Main issue now is the remaining tree. I've felt like it was growing quite aggressively over the past year or so.
One can seem some fractures on the remaining trunk (four-prong branch out), which might mean the whole is now unstable.
Itstplit into four branches at the break-point. This in my mind suggests the rest is now very unstable. If the others were to go, one would take out the metal feature we have there.
Also worried about proximity to my neighbours house, where if it were to fall there, it would be catastrophic.
Awaiting response from my insurer but not holding my breath. This would likely be a few grand to get right.
Wheelie bin for scale. Initial instinct was go to buikders, get a chainsaw, set aside four hours (realistic pessimism) to get all of it into smaller bits ready for transport.
Considering we've had some pretty hectic storms lately. This going down from the weight of water in some mild rain was strange.
Anyone know whether insurance can or typically covers such tree falls. Didn't damage anything, ironically would've toppled the lapa had it been there. Main issue now is the remaining tree. I've felt like it was growing quite aggressively over the past year or so.
One can seem some fractures on the remaining trunk (four-prong branch out), which might mean the whole is now unstable.
Itstplit into four branches at the break-point. This in my mind suggests the rest is now very unstable. If the others were to go, one would take out the metal feature we have there.
Also worried about proximity to my neighbours house, where if it were to fall there, it would be catastrophic.
Awaiting response from my insurer but not holding my breath. This would likely be a few grand to get right.
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One thing about having a good deck fitted, it also requires annual maintenance, (unless you like the silvered look), which I don't. The problem tho is the fact you need to re-sand it to get rid of the weathering etc, which is a MESSY, NOISY affair, it's a really kak job.
So this year, I took a chance and hired a high pressure spray gun. Wow, what usually took me almost a day of heavy graft and a sand-dune of dust and dirty pool, took 3 hours, and the results are just as good.
Happy with the result I must say. Still need to oil the bench as you can see, but overall, a nice finish.
So this year, I took a chance and hired a high pressure spray gun. Wow, what usually took me almost a day of heavy graft and a sand-dune of dust and dirty pool, took 3 hours, and the results are just as good.
Happy with the result I must say. Still need to oil the bench as you can see, but overall, a nice finish.
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Impact drill (driver) or Hammer drill?
Which is better for domestic use to drill holes into rough brick walls so we can hang pot plants, garden lights etc.
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Which is better for domestic use to drill holes into rough brick walls so we can hang pot plants, garden lights etc.
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PhireSide
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There's always a bit of muddied terminology when it comes to these types of things. In Bosch's case, impact driver = percussion/hammer drill, which is fine for masonry, although it might be a bit slower than the equivalent corded or SDS drill. Usually, they specify impacts per second/minute or joules of energy with the impact/hammer feature which can help to compare between brands.
Here is a good article on the different types of drills available that explains it much more eloquently than I ever can: Types of Drills - Know What Drill to Use When | PTR (protoolreviews.com)
furpile
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If you are going to drill a lot into tough concrete rather get a corded SDS drill. They work well. The battery drills are fine for a few holes but it drains the battery quite fast.
Tinuva
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Depends on the drill bit size. At 20mm yes 4 holes battery dead. At 10mm I could easily do 40 holes.
furpile
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Depending on the drill as well. I have the smaller Ryobi battery hammer drill and it won't do 40 holes with the standard 1500 mAh battery (and only 2J energy). The bigger version can do 2.8J, compared to the corded drills that can do 6J. So for heavy work into hard brick that would be better. I got the battery drill for work in my roof cavities with cement bricks, and it works well there.
I bought a rotary hammer last month, should have been the first drill I bought. Its made my life tons easier hanging all the crap my wife has me putting me up.
Thanks so much PS, you're correct in saying the terminology's muddied
I'll have a read.Tks Furpile, we've got a corded one but it's a mission for outside so will probably get a cordless one. They are NOT cheap.
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Luckily it's for 10mm or smaller.
Massive +1
My goodness, I did not know what I was missing. Drilled 73 x 6mm holes with a Bosch GBH220 in one day and smiled all the way. Would my cordless Dewalt or little corded Ryobi have been able to do the same? Probably. But it would not have been nice.
Speedster
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Added to the confusion is that people have started calling rotary hammer drills SDS drills. It's not major, but SDS refers specifically to the bit (and how it is attached to the drill) while rotary hammer is the drill type.
WAslayer
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If you go cordless, make sure you are getting at least a 4mah battery with it.. you will drain anything smaller before you are done with the job drilling into brick/concrete..
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A proper SDS drill makes a huge difference if you are doing a lot of masonry work.
The cordless ones have less impact force than the corded ones for the most part, but still more than what a normal hammer drill can put out in most cases.
Ex:
Corded - 5.5 Joule
Cordless - 1.5 Joule
The cordless ones have less impact force than the corded ones for the most part, but still more than what a normal hammer drill can put out in most cases.
Ex:
Corded - 5.5 Joule
Cordless - 1.5 Joule
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