On Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:50:15 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:
On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2:46:55 PM UTC-5, Eli the Bearded wrote:
In rec.woodworking, wrote:
Eli the Bearded wrote:
broke his last 3/32nd recently and has no 1/16ths left
I may be showing my Norm here but why use a Yankee drill at all?
Certainly not to just make holes. They're cool tools and all but
actually using them must be some masochistic need to make things the
hard way? ;-)
It's long been my tool of choice to pre-drill for small nails when
installing trim or hanging light things on a wood backing. For bigger
holes, I'll prefer a cordless drill.
I broke the last small bit installing baseboard in my wife's shop.
(If I did that sort of thing more often, I'd consider a pneumatic brad
nailer, but I don't already have a compressor.)
Have you considered getting a compressor combo kit? Lots of options out
there, for as low as $150.
$200 - $275 if you want a brand name kit.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=compressor+combo+kit
I bought this one ten years ago for $100, IIRC. Even though it's a
cheap unit, it works pretty well. I've never had a problem with the
nailers or stapler.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cable-6-Gal-150-PSI-Portable-Electric-Air-Compressor-with-16-Gauge-18-Gauge-and-23-Gauge-Nailer-Combo-Kit-3-Tool-PCFP3KIT/312030570
Or just buy a compressor and pick up some air tools on Craigslist,
FB Marketplace and the like.
No point for the small tools. Roofing, siding, or framing nailers,
sure.
A compressor is great for more than just air tools. Topping off tires,
blowing dust out of equipment, etc. My 6 gallon unit lives in the garage.
I have a 50 ft hose on a reel and PEX run down to the basement shop.
I bought one of these last year. It's the slickest little tool I've
seen in a while. I have a bunch of the Ryobi odd tools but this one
is just great. Even my wife uses it.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-High-Pressure-Inflator-with-Digital-Gauge-with-2-0-Ah-Battery-and-Charger-P737D-P163/312166901
Being able to grab a nail gun for a quick pop-pop sure is nice.
I have to get my shop plumbed. It's on my _long_ list of to-dos.