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Re:Adblocking people and non-adblocking people experience a ... by brewdad on Monday January 31, 2022 @01:43PM (#30152183)
I managed to get a 48" flex bit stuck in my wall when I was running ethernet last summer. Since it was the last hole I needed and it only cost me $9 at Harbor Freight, I left it in the wall and called it good. The $90 bit from Home Depot probably would have meant removing a bunch of drywall and then having to patch it.

The batteries on my ~20 year old Craftsman cordless drill are finally getting to the point where they won't hold a charge. I'll probably have to bite the bullet and wade into the mess of "brand-name" tools the next time I have a significant project.

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Re:Adblocking people and non-adblocking people experience a ... by secabeen on Monday January 31, 2022 @01:54PM (#30152391)
For a replacement like that, it's probably worth watching for Father's Day and other sales. With cordless tools, you're really buying into a battery accessory system, and it's good to know what tools are available for the battery you select.
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Re:Adblocking people and non-adblocking people experience a ... by bbarn on Monday January 31, 2022 @02:45PM (#30153221)
100%. One of the areas I will spend more on is cordless tools. The modern Dewalt stuff has built me a deck and a campervan, and when it comes to lawn tools the E-go stuff has been fantastic. Both of those definitely locked me into a "system" as you say but both also covered just about any future use case I would have.
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Re:Adblocking people and non-adblocking people experience a ... by sidewndr46 on Monday January 31, 2022 @02:29PM (#30152953)
I have a 72 inch drill bit "stored" up in my attic amongst the rafters. There was one particular location where I really needed it at that time, so I just left it up there. I think it costs $15 off Amazon. If I never need it again, I figure I can deal with the hassle of getting it down from the attic.
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Re:Adblocking people and non-adblocking people experience a ... by Vrondi on Monday January 31, 2022 @03:14PM (#30153610)
For your 20 year old Craftsman, seriously look around for aftermarket replacement batteries. You might find them out there for pretty cheap. I did for my DeWalt.
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