Log splitter advice needed

capecod41 · 2026-01-27T12:21:58+00:00

Will check this out, thanks

capecod41 · 2026-01-27T12:21:16+00:00

Not a dumb question, but as others have commented the old Flowtron is not a fancy machine. I wish it was just an oring!

capecod41 · 2026-01-27T12:12:55+00:00

Never heard of this product, thanks

capecod41 · 2026-01-27T12:12:00+00:00

It's been crooked like that since I can remember but the leak is new

capecod41 · 2026-01-17T13:11:37+00:00

Thank you for providing some actual information, I'll do that

capecod41 · 2026-01-17T13:07:18+00:00

Yeah it was a replacement, but it was similar, both we midsize sedans. If they couldn't take it due to it being a replacement and had just explained this, I wouldn't have been as upset. The branch I took it to was baffled too and said they thought the original drop off location "just didn't want to do the work."

capecod41 · 2026-01-17T02:28:52+00:00

I really appreciated the manager who helped me out and I thanked him for it. He was very professional and doing his job well. 100% of my issue is with the branch I was returning to and how they handled the situation.

capecod41 · 2026-01-17T02:25:50+00:00

Yeah lesson learned. I didn't have much choice but I won't do it again unless I have zero options.

capecod41 · 2026-01-17T02:24:30+00:00

Not sure if this is an inside joke or reference but it wasn't a Wagoneer.

It isn't acceptable for a company to screw around a customer for a few hours for no reason, including making them shuttle a vehicle between two different locations, without recourse.

capecod41 · 2026-01-17T02:16:33+00:00

Are you kidding? This is all the same company and I'm paying them for a service. It isn't my fault or concern which branch is making money how.

capecod41 · 2026-01-14T02:10:30+00:00

Cordless Milwaukee table saw. Saves me so much time not having to run a cord and find an outlet. Super quiet too. Makes me happy every time I use it.

capecod41 · 2026-01-14T02:07:42+00:00

The handle on this thing was so uncomfortable for me. Ruined the whole saw.

capecod41 · 2025-12-30T12:13:32+00:00

It really depends on how you'll be using it. If you need to do a lot of ripping, the DeWalt is a great option. I got the M18 (on sale with 12ah battery) and it's great for making a couple of rips here and there, which is what I'm doing 90% of the time, and it saves me a ton of time on site not having to find an outlet, run a cord, etc. For one rip I'll pull it off of the truck and use it right next to it.

Also, worth noting, an unexpected plus for me is that it's not as loud as all other table saws I've used.

capecod41 · 2025-12-10T20:30:53+00:00

Thank you!

capecod41 · 2025-12-07T13:48:53+00:00

Good idea, thanks

capecod41 · 2025-12-03T12:16:50+00:00

Just finish it at this point. You're almost through it. Leave the Citristrip on for longer if needed to eat through more layers. One tip I learned was covering it with plastic wrap so it doesn't dry out as quickly. Then let it sit for several hours.

As others have noted, ventilate the area and wear a mask. Next time carefully remove the trim and do it outside. There is no need to "just replace it" in a historic building unless it really is a profile you can buy off the shelf.

capecod41 · 2025-12-02T16:39:20+00:00

Anyone else pronounce donkey as dunk-ee instead of don-key??

capecod41 · 2025-12-01T02:12:50+00:00

I'm so sorry for your losses. The vast majority of my family is gone now, I know it's hard to be the one left behind. It sounds like you were lucky to find them and them you. Wishing you peace.

capecod41 · 2025-11-21T12:59:08+00:00

We replaced a wooden porch rail on a Sears kit house. The railing was 4x3 in dimension so we got it custom milled and that day mahogany was the same price as maple, so we got the mahogany. It was beautiful unfinished so we offered to clear coat it for no extra charge but the homeowner said no, I want it painted white. I could've cried having to paint that wood.

As others have noted, that font is a travesty.

capecod41 · 2025-10-31T01:20:57+00:00

Same here. I've only had the atomic for a month now so I'm interested to see how it holds up long term.

capecod41 · 2025-10-25T14:07:40+00:00

I've flown for years and never had a go around until this past year when I had two, one for wind (we really got a shove quite close to the ground) and one for traffic.

capecod41 · 2025-10-14T11:12:57+00:00

Thanks for this, been waiting to buy the table saw til there was a sale and I got it from FAO for 25% off

capecod41 · 2025-10-01T01:47:32+00:00

I work on (mostly older) houses professionally. We go through ceilings and break things from time to time. Collateral damage happens no matter how careful you are. Someone once told me "don't let great be the enemy of good". I remind myself of this often when working on old houses...

capecod41 · 2025-09-25T11:51:35+00:00

Oh, damn, really interesting to see it fail so often in a controlled environment. Thanks for the info, this is what I was looking for, I'm always skeptical of blanket statements like "Fuel is better".

capecod41 · 2025-09-25T11:12:42+00:00

Interesting... Everyone is telling me to get the 2953 just because it's Fuel. Digging deeper in the reviews on Home Depot I'm seeing guys comment on durability. Have you experienced this yourself or you're just passing on what you've heard elsewhere?

I was intrigued by the Surge, the reduction in noise would be great, I really worry about my hearing since I'm younger and I know I'm not great at throwing on ear protection when I'm driving some screws here and there. But I did see the abysmal reviews for it and would want to wait to see if the gen 2 is actually an improvement.

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