The Tools and other D.I.Y bargains thread

Segg said:
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The silent one for R3500 is a very good deal, normally R7500.
The main issue with air compressors is the noise, a silent one is a game changer, I didn't even know they made such big ones.

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airborne said:
The silent one for R3500 is a very good deal, normally R7500.
The main issue with air compressors is the noise, a silent one is a game changer, I didn't even know they made such big ones.

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I have zero need for an air compressor and it will stand there doing nothing for very long periods of time, but I am still tempted to buy this just to have it..

At the same time, I have been eyeing a cordless nail gun, but given how pricey they are, I could instead get three air nail guns for the price of a decent cordless nailer...

Temptations, decisions and frivolous spending...

What is a man to do..
 
WAslayer said:
I have zero need for an air compressor and it will stand there doing nothing for very long periods of time, but I am still tempted to buy this just to have it..

At the same time, I have been eyeing a cordless nail gun, but given how pricey they are, I could instead get three air nail guns for the price of a decent cordless nailer...

Temptations, decisions and frivolous spending...

What is a man to do..
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I went the air nail gun route as I already had a compressor (again hardly used, but great for cleaning the garage, the occasional pneumatic tool, cleaning out garden power tools (like chainsaws etc)
 
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WAslayer said:
I have zero need for an air compressor and it will stand there doing nothing for very long periods of time, but I am still tempted to buy this just to have it..

At the same time, I have been eyeing a cordless nail gun, but given how pricey they are, I could instead get three air nail guns for the price of a decent cordless nailer...

Temptations, decisions and frivolous spending...

What is a man to do..
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Get a spray gun(even the R300 cheapies work great) and that compressor won't be lying idle for long!
 
airborne said:
Get a spray gun(even the R300 cheapies work great) and that compressor won't be lying idle for long!
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Yeah this is actually part of my holiday plan - I have a ton of old pavers I want to paint for garden paths.

My Ryobi came with a kit, spray gun, air gun etc.
 
ronz91 said:
tbh id call that nit picking at the price and you can use the normal bits of your own on it
but up to you
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Was merely making an observation. It's sitting in my basket whilst I look for a few other items to add as stocking fillers.
 
Has anyone else noticed the Ingco/Total drill chucks are pretty rubbish?
Even the metal keyless chucks on their more expensive cordless drills struggle to hold a drill bit.
I've just been drilling a 4mm hol in aluminium and 13mm chuck can't hold the drill bit when the going gets "tough", I can't seem to tighten it any more either, it just can't take it.

There's nothing most irritating than a slipping chuck, I'm thinking seriously about getting one of the cheap Bosch or Dewalt cordless drill just to have a drill with a decent chuck.
 
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airborne said:
Has anyone else noticed the Ingco/Total drill chucks are pretty rubbish?
Even the metal keyless chucks on their more expensive cordless drills struggle to hold a drill bit.
I'm just drilling a 4mm hold in aluminium and 13mm chuck can't hold the drill bit when the going gets "tough", I can't seem to tighten it any more either, it just can't take it.

There's nothing most irritating than a slipping chuck, I'm thinking seriously about getting one of the cheap Bosch or Dewalt cordless drill just to have a drill with a decent chuck.
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Can confirm, the bosch and dewalt chucks hold drill bits. Sometimes I even use a SDS bit in my Dewalt. No issues.
 
airborne said:
Has anyone else noticed the Ingco/Total drill chucks are pretty rubbish?
Even the metal keyless chucks on their more expensive cordless drills struggle to hold a drill bit.
I've just been drilling a 4mm hol in aluminium and 13mm chuck can't hold the drill bit when the going gets "tough", I can't seem to tighten it any more either, it just can't take it.

There's nothing most irritating than a slipping chuck, I'm thinking seriously about getting one of the cheap Bosch or Dewalt cordless drill just to have a drill with a decent chuck.
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How does the going get tough drilling aluminium xD
 
Segg said:
Stolen from Carb

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South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.
www.takealot.com www.takealot.com

Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store

South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.
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Can this be used with an impact driver (for car DIY stuff) or would I need something bigger?
 
chickenbeef said:
Can this be used with an impact driver (for car DIY stuff) or would I need something bigger?
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Would a battery impact driver not be cheaper and quieter?

I mean you looking at R2k plus just for a compressor, then the gun?

Most car mechanics youtuber dont even run air tools as much. Its all battery powered. And some of them are proper workshops with paying customers.
 
chickenbeef said:
Can this be used with an impact driver (for car DIY stuff) or would I need something bigger?
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A small wrench on the adendorf site says:

Max Torque315 NM
Air Consumption4.2 CFM (119 L/MIN)
Operating Pressure6.2 BAR (90 PSI)

That compressor says:
Output power at 7 bar: 76 L/min

So its probably too light for anything other than one bolt every few minutes with a small air wrench.
 
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