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Makin' Life Work
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This channel is for entertainment purposes mainly but if you gain some knowledge along the way that's ok. The purpose for this channel is to grow a tribe of like minded individuals who are interesting in becoming more self sufficient. That is through a variety of ways but the main focus is typically centered around DIY/creating new things. We also do tool reviews and so much more.
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Custom Workshop/Shed Build From Start to Finish in 25 minutes
Watch this video if you want ideas on how to build a diverse structure that can be used as either a workshop or a shed. This building is 16 Feet long by 10 Feet wide. It has panel siding and was stick framed with asphalt shingles. If you want more details watch the 4 part series by subscribing to the channel and watching the shed build series. This was a DIY project that took almost 8 days to complete. A ton of work but fun, challenging and rewarding. Now Get To Work!
Watch all the videos for this shed build using the link below. Enjoy my friends!!
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Watch all the videos for this shed build using the link below. Enjoy my friends!!
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CRAFTSMAN Power Tool Days - Reciprocating Saw - Expert Impressions and Opinion
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Craftsman Power Tool Days are here and if you're a Craftsman fan or not there's some value to be had. It may be a minority opinion to say Craftsman power tools are worth your hard earned money. However, it's something to consider. Craftsman continuous to expand its lineup of V20 tools and it's certainly worth your consideration if you're looking to save money as a DIY homeowner. Also, at the en...
Pallet Wood Halloween Decor...Porch Signs & Fun Fall Festival Games
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We really wanted to use recycled or reclaimed materials for this project and we nailed it! (figuratively and literally). We created fun Halloween porch signs and hand painted some classic holiday looks. Also, we created a Halloween or fall festival game again with mostly recycled materials. The game is a spooky eye ball toss. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at Makin'_Life_Work and subscribe t...
Build your own Round Table...no special tools required
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Get to work! The Round Table is a simple and highly functional design that fits perfectly in an eat in kitchen. This table has a farmhouse look to it with a sturdy base. The idea is put 2 X's together and you have a bottom and top piece to the table. Next, put legs connecting the 2 X's and make a round top out of glued boards and you have a nicely built Round Table. You do not need special tool...
How to hang a platform (tent) swing with no tree and limited yard space!
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We build the base for a platform swing or tent swing using 4x4 posts. Using this method is cost effective, sturdy (as heck) and takes up very little space in your yard. The best part about this method is you don’t need a tree to hang your swing. GET TO WORK!!
Wood carving with battery chainsaw...KOBALT 12IN 24V max review
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Carving a bench out of oak logs using the 24V KOBALT battery powered 12in chainsaw.
Simple Design Raised Garden Bed/Cedar Planting Box
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This is a simple design and easy to make. Made out of cedar perfect for growing vegetables this summer. Enjoy!
Extra Sturdy Floating Shelves...Simple to Build
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You can never have enough storage. We have been looking for more ways to increase storage around our house and these floating shelves are a simple solution. They are not expensive to make and anyone can do it. Get to work!
Must Have Drill Accessory To Have In Your Toolbox...Right Angle Drill Attachment
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Woody shows the DeWault Right Angle drill driver attachment. This tool accessory lets you fasten screws at any angle and in tight spaces where a drill typically will not fit. This is a must have for all toolboxes. Link to tool www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-IMPACT-READY-Right-Angle-Drill-Attachment/1000578841 Link to closet remodel video th-cam.com/video/BRFiXOwQaA0/w-d-xo.html
10 Cent Life Hack...Keep Paint From Drying Out Using Everyday Items
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Keep paint and paintbrushes from drying out when taking a break from painting.
US Flag Made From Pallet Wood...In Honor of 9/11 20 Year Anniversary/Fallen Service Members
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This video is dedicated to all of the men and women who gave their lives in service of this nation as a result of the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001. There will be a follow-up video to show the steps taken to make this flag in more detail. Where were you on 9/11/01? Leave it down in the comments below if you remember where you were on that day. This flag was built from re-used pallet wo...
Replacing Cracked Tiles & An Update on METABO HPT Multi-Tool After Heavy Use
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Replacing Cracked Tiles & An Update on METABO HPT Multi-Tool After Heavy Use
Tailgate Woodworking: Easy Beginner Project Using Basic Power Tools...Memento BOX
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Tailgate Woodworking: Easy Beginner Project Using Basic Power Tools...Memento BOX
Ryobi Brushed Power Tools 6 Months Contractor Use...Follow-up Video
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Ryobi Brushed Power Tools 6 Months Contractor Use...Follow-up Video
Turning Attic Space into Walk-In Closet...DIY From Small linen Closet to Clothes
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Turning Attic Space into Walk-In Closet...DIY From Small linen Closet to Clothes
Craftsman's ALL NEW TradeStack Tool Box Modular System Review...I'm "Mostly Impressed"
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Craftsman's ALL NEW TradeStack Tool Box Modular System Review...I'm "Mostly Impressed"
The Right Battery Size for your Craftsman V20 Weedwacker & Blower...review part 2
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The Right Battery Size for your Craftsman V20 Weedwacker & Blower...review part 2
Installing Linoleum Flooring, DIY Walk-In Closet...Turned Out Great!
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Installing Linoleum Flooring, DIY Walk-In Closet...Turned Out Great!
Barebones Pulaski AXE Review After 4 Years of Using It
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Barebones Pulaski AXE Review After 4 Years of Using It
Craftsman V20 100$ String Trimmer (weedwacker) Blower Combo Kit...Honest Review!
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Don't Try To Be A Pro! Drywall Finishing Tips and Tricks For Homeowners/DIY Folks
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Don't Try To Be A Pro! Drywall Finishing Tips and Tricks For Homeowners/DIY Folks
How to make an emergency healthy meal when you have no time.
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How to make an emergency healthy meal when you have no time.
Top USA MADE-ish Craftsman Tool Brushless Hammer Drill/Impact Driver. Honest test/review
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You Need This Craftsman Power Tool Accessory...Cheap Back-up Battery Power Source
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DIY CornHole Boards; Quick, Easy, on a Budget! Using KREG Jig Pocket Holes
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Upgrade Your Power Tool Battery! Metabo HPT MultiVolt Battery Improves Old Power Tools Performance
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Save TONS on Home Gym Floors! TM&TG DIY Home Gym
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Save TONS on Home Gym Floors! TM&TG DIY Home Gym
President Theodore Roosevelt Inspirational Message
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President Theodore Roosevelt Inspirational Message
Top 5 Power Tools For DIY Homeowners or DIY'ers
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METABO HPT (oscillating) Multi-Tool Review...Every Homeowner Should Have One
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METABO HPT (oscillating) Multi-Tool Review...Every Homeowner Should Have One
I bought mine on sale for $129.00, and for what I use it fore. I had it set up with the fence true, and the blade was true within 5 thousandths
That first bit was hard though watch lol
I got this set. It's perfect for the DIY and home jobs I do. The recip saw is really efficient for what it is. The circ saw is a bit weak, but it is handy for cross cutting 2x4s in awkward places.
I bet if you put better blades in the saws they’ll work even better. Definitely a tool lineup, not made to be used every day on a job site. With all of the tool options that take the same battery , I think it’s a great lineup of tools. You really should be driving screws in the 1 position.
Really awesome! Only one thing i didn't like about this build.
Is it 2 way? Can you crank the radio and it will charge the battery?
I have a lot of brushed and brushless motor power tools… they’re all about the same on the job… comparing them together you’ll see a difference but most workers could care less since they’ll find a way to abuse their power tools anyhow 🗿 That said, take care of your tools and only abuse them every so often guys… that’s the secret for them lasting the 3yr avg lifespan for most workers 🤫
“Not bad not bad not bad not bad”. I mean I agree but come on gimme some depth haha
Loved your video! Could you purchase a higher V battery for the craftsman?
I'm glad you did the follow up. So many people say they'll give a follow up after theyve put tools / other items through the rounds. I just watched your first video and was really hoping your dad followed up on the "gonna take them to the job site" promise he made in the first video. Thanks for following through!
I wish they offered a customizable tower option. They offer three boxes @ $149 as a set and if purchased separately the price would be $89, $59, and $49 for a total of $200 (rounded up). I would rather have the bottom box and the two drawer tradestack box for $149. I feel this would give a better option for big and small tools. Overall it looks like a great system and I will be getting it. May have to look for sale or bargains and customize anyway.
real world test
Would've liked to see an explanation on how the automatic line feed system is supposed to work on this model. Mine won't feed. Brand new out of the box. So I still didn't get my question answered 😢
Watched this review; IMO if you can live w/o the blower, Craftman does sell the weed wacker solely w 5ah battery. Trade off is the blower or stronger battery. I got tired b4 the battery ran low. 😊 It was only $34 dollars more not on sale.
I can't afford to do anything for myself. But that's part of their plan
I purchased the then equivalent same 8 or 9 tool RYOBI combo kit from Home Depot 9years or more ago, only my kit came with incandescent light, and 2 of the 1.5Ah One+ HP batteries. Since that time, RYOBI's changed up this tool kit a little bit, made a few advancements here and there, but still have this same tool kit. Ryobi offers 3 levels of DIY in their product line that's often as clear as mud to the uninformed/uneducated buyer. I Surely Do Wish This Was Not The Case, as I Would have much more respect for them as brand. They will remain in the DIY segment, offering what amounts to a best a step below professional-grade. My Free Advice to any budding journeyman that's seriously considering becoming a professional, go ahead step upto the bigboy tools as financially plausible. Given our current economic climate, you may need to do this incrementally, which is fine but do not over invest in tools that aren't designed to perform at the pro-level. They usually perform quite reliably upto a point, but there's that point at which you'll need more, and they will not have more to. If you test this advice, you will find it to be true.
I'm a Kitchen and Bath contractor, I use Ryobi tools on the job and Makita at the home shop. I have used Ryobi since the blue and yellow days, still have a couple of tools that are useable. If and when the tools die I will replace with brushless but that hasn't happened yet. The 4 Amp hour batteries are great, some of mine are 8-10 years old and doing the job. I even bought my wife a Ryobi battery op lawnmower for use around her gardens- she loves it and thinks the exercise she gets pushing it around is a good thing.(I do too) I originally bought Ryobi for the price but now I see some of my co workers with the more expensive stuff having to replace tools that die and I don't see why I should spend the extra $$$ for unreliable performance. One thing I don't do is beat on tools or leave them in the wet or use dull blades or bits. Keep them clean and dry and they will last, doesn't matter what brand.
Notice how low the steps were ? If you go down a normal step, it hangs up on the back box. What's up with that?
99.00 yesterday at Lowes but here there is no Home Depote so they price gouge a lot!
Thanks for your review. I agree with you on the location for the storage of the miter gauge, just not convenient. I turned the little plastic holder (two screws holding it to the frame) so the slot for the gauge is on the outside and the wrenches are on the inside.
The whole Milwaukee DeWalt thing seems to be more about showing off and fan boying over certain brands than anything else a hell of a lot of times but as the old man said for 200 bucks you can't go wrong if you get 2 years work out of them
I hate it when they put cheap crappy flash lights in the kit to bump the number of included items up on the box
Put your kreg holes in the insides of the boards so they are not seen
I just got this tool set and there not the best but for the price and the amout of tools u get. The power is perfect for homeowners diy guys u just cant beat this lil tool set imo. I love mine. They work great for my purposes
The drills now suck. I had an older impact that was more powerful. Now, the trigger has a delayed response, and the power is down
Great video. Thank you. I am getting one of those combos today.
Your music is too loud, gotta keep on turning volume down and then up when you talk.
When all it would've took was one good swing from a real axe to cut that little sappling down, heck even my unborn childs lil hatchet would've done it, looks cool though. Reminds of them hardcore hammer axes I got, they look cool but thats about it. I would never waste my money again on that brand.
Those gears are not "Plastic". They are made with "Nylon" which is actually much better than metal as "Nylon" is self-lubricating and will outlast most steel or cast iron in this kind of application.
lol, yeah because saw stop, grizzly, delta, power matic etc all use "nylon". Hilarious comment.
lol, yeah because saw stop, grizzly, delta, power matic etc all use "nylon". Hilarious comment.
I've now killed 2 brushed reciprocating saws, terrible design. Motor gets roasting and melts off the plastic cooling fan, no overheat protection just goes until smoke is belching out. Also some 5ah batteries I got 6 months ago, self discharge at an incredible rate. Still have the Blue Ryobi circular saw, and goes well after all these years.
Great project thanks for the video. 😊
What kind of saw is that? How did you keep it so straight?
Thanks for the video would you go with this or a corded 16-in Craftsman 12 amp thank you
I love the old man give him his own channel. Just listen to him he's smarter than you
is there a BETTER rip fence for this saw?
I use the tradestack professionally as a contractor, mostly doing solar installs. Absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone. The price point is great, the boxes are extremely rigid and up there with Milwaukee (the other system I use often - at some jobsites). It is real useful with the CMST21417 miniature bins too.
I’m an hvac contractor I use Dewalt and Milwaukee every day my opinion ryobi tools are made for homeowners but I’ve seen them in a construction side (window installation) working like any other brand I even ask the guy his opinion about it he told me that he bought it because of the price but he is happy and planning to upgrade to the hp + line ,recently I bought a ryobi 18g nailer work fantastic I believe if you are a contractor planning to use them every day buy the hp+ line brushless A friendly reminder treat your tool well clean them at least once a month all it takes is a little bit of wd40
I wonder if Ryobi's lime green is a defense mechanism against theft? Too ugly to steal and no real resell value.
Is the handle removable at all?
My machine stopped working and the battery r fine how can i fix it
Buddy, I think you used the bag wrong. See those plastic slots inside the canister where the hose goes in? You have to slide the fitting square of the bag into that *before* you put the hose in. Voila! I had and loved one of these for years, BEFORE they started makin' them all cheap-o. Looking for s.thg comparable. Seeing's how Shop-Vac ended with COVID and I can't even get bags for the Shop-Vac Micro (1 gallon only and too small I've decided) I was lookin' at getting another 1.5. Now me afraid (ha ha). Thank you!
lol - the cardboard on the back is suppose to be slid into the holder lanes next to the hose. just trim it so it fits, then screw in the hose.
ha ha I just posted the same thing :)
I just got one
You should do a 9 AMP battery
I've had these for 3 years now with no problems. I have experienced line feed problems with the low amp battery the combo comes with so I bought the 4 amp battery and the auto feed works perfectly.
I have probably about 75 percent of the tools Ryobi sells, so far so good, my biggest complaint is the batteries. If you only occasionally use the tools, you have to stay on top of the batteries. For example if you have a battery sit too long with a low charge is can very easily fail when you do try to charge it. I have had a handful of my batteries fail and needless to say they can get expensive I have a few dewalt tools some over ten years old, and I still have the original batteries. Ryobi should do the same thing Dewalt does, of course batteries are the money maker for ryobi. I also have a bunch of the Ryobi 40V tools. But even with the frustration with the batteries, and still like my Ryobi products!
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When I sold in my original home I left all the gas equipment as part of the deal. I have a relatively small yard now and this is the way to go but these will be a challange for larger yards. I used to have 3/4 acre where gas equipment was the way to go. For the money, it cant be beat especially when its on sale for 100 dollars at Lowes. I am at the age that I do not want to deal with gasoline (except for my Stihl blower which I wll never part with). I got rid of all my gas equipment except for my Stilh backback blower. I have not looked back. I really like the ability of the blower as it is very light weight and perfect for daily cleaning of the patio. for someone who wants a useful reliable tools this combo gets the job done efficiently. Thanks for your review.
Same reason I didn't buy this duo combo set. I love my stihl, equipment n once I read that the box only comes w a 2ah battery, I knew that was not going to please me.
I did that!!
I've owned this table for over a year and LOVE it! I'm an older woman enjoying learning how to use power tools, but no room for a full size workbench. You also showed an exact example I was wondering about - how to secure a 4x4 block of wood to drill a shallow hole in the top for a candle cup. Thought I might need a vise, but you demonstrated it for me without one - thanks! 😊