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Post by wrightwoodwork on Dec 31, 2013 20:14:12 GMT -5
The reason I think the mafell isn't available in 110v it is predominantly aimed at the European market and they don't use 110v but us in the uk and us have these rules we have to use 110v that has to be centrally taped not sure of America. At the end of the day if you have 110v tools with dodgy cables and you have 240v tools with perfect cables which is safer.
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Post by 7 on Dec 31, 2013 21:14:39 GMT -5
In USA it is a must for site work. Not hard to customize electrical in my shop but when working on a job site 110 is all that is available for us to use. Homes only have 220 outlets for clothes dryers, electric kitchen stoves, hot tubs etc. These all vary in amperage also and sometimes plug prong configuration. So the fact that we work in homes and commercial buildings makes the 110 a must for any site work. Extension cords would be the next issue. Most new construction sites have a 220 outlet in the temporary construction power box but that wouldn't solve much.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Dec 31, 2013 21:34:51 GMT -5
In the uk it's 110v and 3 phase in workshops which is 415v don't suppose that gets used.
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Post by bavanor on Jan 9, 2014 17:40:09 GMT -5
IN the usa, it depends. Usually commercial can get the 3phase in 208 (here at Montana State University that is what we have for all the lights and other items and then 110v for regular plug in). REsidential has 110v and then 220 single phase for dryers, stoves, etc as 7 stated above.
Some commercial site can even get the higher 450v 3 phase I believe. This is for specialty situations though (ie on campus some equipment will need that for some labs and then big welding shops can have them too).
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Jan 11, 2014 21:28:33 GMT -5
Ha! Fun thread.
After my second theft event this Summer, I finally rented a rental space to park my van overnight, across the street from my apartment. At 11'x25', I have enough room to store my Sprinter, plus some room to finally store some tools, which finally has given me the flexibility to buy some tools that I use somewhat infrequently but are important to have (demolition hammer, router table, etc….). Last year my big purchases were a Hilti TE-1000 and the Festool Carvex jigsaw, though now I'm longingly looking at the Mafell jigsaw, pondering whether to part with the Carvex while it's still very new and in immaculate shape…..
2014 is shaping up to be the year of Mafell. Right now I'm looking at getting a MT-55cc, a selection of F-tracks, and either a KSS-300 or KSS-400 sometime in February. Someday I plan on owning both KSS saws, but that's probably a few years down the line. Later this Summer, based on how my taxes for 2013 come out, I REALLY want to get into a Erika 70, we'll just have to see……
I regularly check Craigslist for high quality tools, right now there's a OF2200 for sale in my area for $600, which is a great price but I just don't think I have much use for it right now, other than mounting in my CMS table.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 23, 2014 8:04:39 GMT -5
Had to work lady weekend do with the extra money decided that a new finishing gun would be getting bought. I've done without for a while and used the the guy I work for but they are also getting old and miss fire. They have served there purpose. I got the new paslode im65 Li. Which is the straight nail version I have always used. I used to have the im250 version. There is obviously a few changes the main one being the battery. Where you insert the gas has being changed so you don't have to insert the plastic sleeve for the gas. The only thing is on the old version if I run out of gas I would just take a gas from the framing nails and swap the nozzle over do it had the corresponding dosage nozzle fir the finisher. The nails load from the bottom instead of the side. The charger looks to be improved with not having the stupid heavy plug that would always come to bits then when you plug into the base had to wiggle sometimes. The box seems a bit big and could be stream lined it does look to have better catches which more robust. I will give a review when I've used a bit more and after I've given its first clean Attachment DeletedI
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 23, 2014 8:04:54 GMT -5
Had to work last weekend do with the extra money decided that a new finishing gun would be getting bought. I've done without for a while and used the the guy I work for but they are also getting old and miss fire. They have served there purpose. I got the new paslode im65 Li. Which is the straight nail version I have always used. I used to have the im250 version. There is obviously a few changes the main one being the battery. Where you insert the gas has being changed so you don't have to insert the plastic sleeve for the gas. The only thing is on the old version if I run out of gas I would just take a gas from the framing nails and swap the nozzle over do it had the corresponding dosage nozzle fir the finisher. The nails load from the bottom instead of the side. The charger looks to be improved with not having the stupid heavy plug that would always come to bits then when you plug into the base had to wiggle sometimes. The box seems a bit big and could be stream lined it does look to have better catches which more robust. I will give a review when I've used a bit more and after I've given its first clean I
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Post by jalvis on Feb 23, 2014 12:02:05 GMT -5
I'm making the switch to Cordless guns. Still keeping my pneumatics for backups and shop use. Cordless are so much more handy on ladders and in remodel work.
Been looking at the Senco version which doesn't use gas like the Paslode. Not too happy about the price and haven't heard anything yet. All the big box stores in the USA are switching from Paslode to the Senco version for cordless finnish guns.
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Post by GhostFist on Feb 23, 2014 12:05:17 GMT -5
I have the senco 18g and quite like it. No gas discharge. Rigid make something similar.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 23, 2014 12:15:32 GMT -5
I've always used the cordless nailers. The only places here that use pneumatic nailers are the factories making kit panels etc I think ghostfish has the senco
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Post by 7 on Feb 23, 2014 12:27:42 GMT -5
"ghostfish" I wonder why that is so funny to me.
I bought a refurbished paslode cordless framing gun that doesn't work right. It has made me shy away from them. I have a gas powered gun for steel stud framing that works really well for it's purpose but still not nearly as fast as I would like for a finish gun. Is there much delay in the shooting rate of the cordless finish guns?
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Post by garch on Feb 23, 2014 12:37:50 GMT -5
We use both cordless and pneumatic. Cordless nailers never come close to achieving the performance of air powered nailers. We only use cordless guns for convenience and if the work is of a short duration (an hour or less) . Otherwise it's more productive to set up a small compressor and use pneumatic guns.
For trim trim work we use grex and senco mostly. For framing both paslode and max.
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Post by GhostFist on Feb 23, 2014 13:21:22 GMT -5
Garch has the secret there, cordless are great if only being used for that time frame, though I have used mine on an 8 hour day and it did just dandy. Comparing the size of a pneumatic 18g to the battery or gas powered versions is another thing to consider, mind you there isn't a cord and compressor attached, but the gun itself is considerably larger.
Grex all the way for 23g
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Post by garch on Feb 23, 2014 19:07:53 GMT -5
I agree with your ideal joinery tool combo. The more I look the more I would like the large Festool 2200 router as well. Anyone know how the bigger Mafell compares? I've had the festool of2200 for a few years and remember weighing options before making a purchase. I really wanted the Mafell but it seemed limited with regards to accessories so I went with the festool. It's an awesome router for larger work. Ergonomics are really good also. I also purchased the accessory kit in a systainer which includes parallel edge guide, guide stop, guide rods, table widener base, template guide base, offset base for guide rail, and template guide bushings. Also purchased my only festool track for routing dados. Anyone would be be very pleased with this tool.
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Post by garch on Feb 23, 2014 19:15:15 GMT -5
Garch has the secret there, cordless are great if only being used for that time frame, though I have used mine on an 8 hour day and it did just dandy. Comparing the size of a pneumatic 18g to the battery or gas powered versions is another thing to consider, mind you there isn't a cord and compressor attached, but the gun itself is considerably larger. Grex all the way for 23g Grex has it figured out as far as trim guns go. I use the P650L which is quite amazing, and the green buddy brad nailer is quite nice and is the go to brad nailer for us. Not sure if you guys use framing nailers but the MAX CN890F Super Framer is a beast. Worth a look. We have a couple of these.
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