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GOA was voted as the RF game with the best story, what RF game would you say has the best gameplay?
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Been trying to resist the temptation of buying this tool for a while now…
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Best Cordless Biscuit Joiner

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  • Consider the Makita XJP03Z for its reliability and performance.
  • DeWalt offers a cordless option with good battery life.

Makita XJP03Z

The Makita XJP03Z is often recommended for those seeking a reliable cordless biscuit joiner. It is praised for its solid build quality and consistent performance. Users appreciate its ease of use and the precision it offers in joining tasks. The tool's ergonomic design makes it comfortable to handle during extended use, which is particularly important for larger projects. Makita's reputation for durable tools adds to the appeal of this model for both professional and hobbyist woodworkers.

DeWalt Cordless Options

DeWalt also offers a cordless biscuit joiner that is well-regarded for its battery life and power. While specific models weren't discussed in the threads, DeWalt's tools are known for their robust construction and reliability. The brand's focus on user-friendly features and powerful motors ensures that their biscuit joiners can handle various woodworking tasks effectively. For those already invested in DeWalt's battery ecosystem, this could be a convenient choice.

Battery Deals and Hacks

In discussions about purchasing tools, users have shared strategies for obtaining better deals through battery promotions and hacks [2:1][2:6]. These involve buying bundled deals and strategically canceling parts of the order to maximize savings. This approach might be useful if you're looking to purchase a cordless biscuit joiner alongside other tools or batteries.

Considerations Beyond the Discussions

When choosing a cordless biscuit joiner, consider the type of projects you plan to undertake and whether the tool's specifications align with your needs. If possible, test the tool in-store to ensure it feels comfortable and meets your expectations in terms of power and precision. Additionally, look into warranty options and customer service reviews for added peace of mind.

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POST SUMMARY • [1]

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GOA was voted as the RF game with the best story, what RF game would you say has the best gameplay?

Posted by Comfortable_Ebb_9052 · in r/runefactory · 6 days ago
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burlapchafesmeso · 6 days ago

Rune Factory 4. Everything felt polished and well thought out (except for triggering Act 3).

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BadgeringMagpie · 6 days ago

I remember it feeling very clunky, honestly.

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MrNornin · 6 days ago

Didn't RF4S fix that?

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ThrowRA_Sodi · 6 days ago

I think so, I don't remember struggling to trigger the third arc when I played on Switch

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Glacier_Pace · 6 days ago

Guardians of Azuma, but not by a strong lead, honestly. The combat was the best the series has ever been, and the village management was fresh. Inventory management overhaul was a huge QoL improvement.

I do find myself missing the crafting from previous games quite a bit though.

I also enjoyed the overhaul to relationship mechanics, but found myself greatly missing town events featuring non bachelor NPCs and the goofiness in general.

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RanDReille · 6 days ago

Depends on which gameplay.

GoA has got the best combat, but really the harvest moon aspect of the game is lackluster compared to the other games.

For best overall I vote for RF4 like many others.

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MildlyChaoticGremlin · 5 days ago

I still think ToD has the best combat. You could do more, even than GoA. There were jumping combos and customizable special attacks. In GoA, every weapon is stuck with 1 combo

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RanDReille · 5 days ago

Oh wow that sounds insane. I have only played the mainline games + GoA only so far so I didn't know.

I don't like being negative but really... I feel like GoA is such a wasted potential. GoA has really good combat, and the main story is really good, but unfortunately in rune factory games, once the main story ends, you no longer deals with those good stuffs the team decided to really focus on, and mostly only deals with the harvest moon aspect of the game, which is really, really boring in GoA. The NPCs are like dolls outside of the story; they don't react (or barely react) to big events happening around, and the dialogues are so... unnatural I suppose? Idk in any case it's so bad. IIRC even RF5, which is a gigantic disappointment overall, has better day to day NPC interactions. I really miss RF4 where the NPCs sometimes can have random funny events; like pajama parties and stuffs.

The other disappointment comes from the overemphasis of QoL. The crafting system becomes more streamlined on one hand, but on the other hand it completely kills the charm. The same goes with the season system: by moving the importance of which crops you can plant from seasons to villages, the calendar basically has little meaning. Even worse, even the festivals you are supposed to set them yourselves. Each month basically is now the same except for like the birthdays. The game removes a lot of grinding... which would be a good thing in a regular RPG, but in rune factory you want the player to have goals that need grinding if you want players to stay engaged after the main story ends.

(Or maybe I am just playing it wrong since I am the type who doesn't like just skipping through the day and feel like a lazy bum; the game seems to encourage that kinds of gameplay)

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MrNornin · 6 days ago

Rune Factory 4 Special.

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hyceateart · 6 days ago

4/4S.

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r/MilwaukeeTool • [2]

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Been trying to resist the temptation of buying this tool for a while now…

Posted by Longjumping_Film_896 · in r/MilwaukeeTool · 7 days ago
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But with the battery deal today I couldn’t resist

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spooltable · 7 days ago

Where did you find the deal with 5ah? All I’ve seen are 3ah that come with it.

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Longjumping_Film_896 · OP · 6 days ago

See my recent comment I explain the deal

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DesperateCranberry28 · 7 days ago

Yeah I’m confused now lol because this stubby with the 5.0 HO kit doesn’t exist. I’d wish people would clarify or show the entire receipt lol. This is likely two separate BOGO hacks

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ivantowerz · 6 days ago

I did the 2 bogo hacks to get this as well

https://preview.redd.it/wg0akgdx1aof1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=7bae430bb2ffb9636b48e66e77bc6aa766c17bf8

Bought the high output starter pack with the free tool, and the stubby with free lower grade batteries. Then cancelled the tool and lower 3.0 batteries

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Great_Emphasis3461 · 7 days ago

Damn. Just for today? I’m in bed already. Can never have too many batteries and I can use a stubby impact.

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ivantowerz · 6 days ago

I did the same today, but I had to buy and return two items to get the deal.

https://preview.redd.it/wxvkdxpc1aof1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=c136132a63d9b3bd9a738165c9c40ce4c7299097

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Longjumping_Film_896 · OP · 6 days ago

See my comment above, explains how you can avoid the awkward return process

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difficult0916 · 6 days ago

Sweet!

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Longjumping_Film_896 · OP · 6 days ago

Hey everybody, sorry for the confusion….i got both of these items at this price via hacking a bogo deal. The receipt only shows the two items because I set the pickup location of the two items I wanted to a store close to me, and the two items I don’t want for pickup at a different location that I never go to. When you do this Home Depot splits it into two orders, one for each pickup location. Here is the receipt for the items that I am never going to pickup, and per their policy Home Depot will automatically cancel and refund to me in 7 days:

https://preview.redd.it/4b1c0okd9cof1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=847048ec0572954de6d99561b12f12421153e2e7

Edit: also as of 9/10 this deal is still active on Home Depot’s site

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difficult0916 · 6 days ago

Genius.. stealing!

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flann007 · 7 days ago

just do it ,its one of the better ones for milwaukee

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r/OmegaWatches • [3]

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I want the best Omega buying experience in Zurih. Which boutique is the best. Bahnhofstrasse or Circle near Airport?

Posted by limadelta333 · in r/OmegaWatches · 7 days ago
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Nllogan · 7 days ago

Isn’t their main Flagship store on Bahnhofstrasse? There were so many watch stores on the road it seemed like every brand had several boutiques. Thats where I’d go. My 2cents.

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Funenjoyer93 · 7 days ago

bahnhofstrasse with frau monika huber for sure

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ducatijack30 · 7 days ago

I was at the circle store and it’s huge with a nice museum. The store they say is the 2nd largest boutique in the world and hosts events there. I could have heard wrong of course. lol. I had a great experience there and they had all the pieces available.

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r/popculturechat • [4]

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Sabrina Carpenter with her 3 VMAs (Best Pop, Best Visual Effects and Best Album) at the 2025 VMAs

Posted by mcfw31 · in r/popculturechat · 9 days ago
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Parking_Pie_6809 · 8 days ago

she is stunning! i’m so proud of her. i’ve been following her since girl meets world and i feel like a big sister in a way (parasocial whatevef). man’s best friend is brilliant and i’m just so happy to see that she’s finally being appreciated after being around for such a long time.

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rexepic7567 · 8 days ago

maya finally met the world

she's bloody earned this

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Parking_Pie_6809 · 8 days ago

YESSSSSSSSS!!!

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Houdini-88 · 8 days ago

I wonder if her and farkle interacted cause he was there as well

He was on stage during Conan gray performance

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seragrey · 8 days ago

he's one of her best friends, i'd assume they interacted.

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jammiesonmyhammies · 8 days ago

That dress is absolutely stunning! Damn she looks good!

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Hold-my-Roohafza · 8 days ago

Yes! Her makeup was also so good. Loving these wins for her.

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coco_xcx · 8 days ago

it’s been so wild watching her since her disney days 😭 i feel like a proud mom (she’s older than me lol)

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Throwawaysei95 · 8 days ago

Love the fit!

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r/SquaredCircle • [5]

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Christian Cage: This is the greatest, best run of my career. Did I see it happening this late? No, but it did. When I got my career back after being gone for 7 years, I wasn't returning for a greatest hits tour. I was coming to be the best. Anything less than that, I wouldn't step foot in the ring."

Posted by Tikkanen · in r/SquaredCircle · 9 days ago
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paigezero · 9 days ago

"Out work everyone" to "work everyone" was the absolute best twist

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WilliamEmmerson · 8 days ago

I'm wish proworestlingtees was still selling the "Worked Everyone" shirt. I kick myself for not buying it.

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LordBlackConvoy · 9 days ago

"Out Worked Everyone"

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YMCA9 · 8 days ago

I love how his tron video with all the superlatives describing himnow has "Asshole" come up

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AdamBombTV · 9 days ago

I remember seeing the "Out Work Everyone" and thinking 'Okay Christian, calm down'.

Then when it changed to "Work Everyone", I couldn't help but be impressed.

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half_pizzaman · 9 days ago

Thank you. Finally someone gets it. Colonel Miles Quaritch and the rest of the RDA are the greatest fictional villains in history.

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Capable-Education724 · 9 days ago

Ever the overachiever.

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Phimb · 9 days ago

Cody vs. Christian, who did the line best.

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StraightStroke · 9 days ago

Alright buddy

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TheMTM45 · 9 days ago

For sure. Initially he got a pretty great babyface run. Beating Omega during the Belt Collector days for the TNA Title on AEW’s biggest episode of Rampage. He beat Omega before Hangman. Can’t ask for better than that. That shows a lot of confidence from AEW in Christian. Then becoming heel “your father’s dead” propelled Christian to a whole new level. The best heel in the business

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televisionchampion · 9 days ago

https://preview.redd.it/ay7v8dk48unf1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce11007f8e126d807d722c55de8afd389ef7ded1

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BrownAJ · 8 days ago

Fatherless spotted

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r/ultramodern • [6]

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You want the best? You can't AFFORD the best. Hire RED instead!

Posted by AcmeCartoonVillian · in r/ultramodern · 9 days ago
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Low Poly from thingiverse. Based on 1" fender washers. Printed on a Photon Mono 2 and painted with Chinese acrylic paint markers from Amazon. That Army Painter Medium Tone wash is doing a LOT of heavy lifting. But I'm happy with them!

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4thepersonal · 9 days ago

Oh wow! Close ups please!!!

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happydirt23 · 9 days ago

Looks pretty awesome!

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r/AlgeriaRates • [7]

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best of the best of the best

Posted by Fun_Moment_6653 · in r/AlgeriaRates · 11 days ago
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Firasdj · 7 days ago

Wafers and candy The Best combo

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Down_die1945 · 8 days ago

never understood the hype behind coconut yago

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Fun_Moment_6653 · OP · 8 days ago

how dare you 😔

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Disastrous_Quote_844 · 6 days ago

Candia boycott مقاطعة

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PineappleEffective50 · 7 days ago

Candia overrated frr u can make chocolate milk better in home Nd much healthier nd cheaper

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TAHACHAOUI12 · 10 days ago

Maxon is great but the prices are kinda...

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r/MilwaukeeTool • [8]

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Love this thing

Posted by DiIdowaggins · in r/MilwaukeeTool · 16 days ago
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I wasn't sure if I wanted the barrel grip or the D handle initially, but now I'm glad I picked the barrel grip, it's an awesome bit of gear.

My only real criticism is that there is no way to lock the power button, I have young kids that are very hands on and love to see what dad is doing in the shed and it could easily be turned on if picked up in the wrong way and the power button is held for a few seconds.

I find myself removing the battery after each cut in case one of my kids runs in and grabs it while I'm marking something out or otherwise pre occupied, I've never felt the need to do this with any of my other power tools.

Outside of that it's probably my favourite tool to use ATM.

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Toolman_1971 · 14 days ago

I find the handle to be a bit too big. Just feels a bit awkward. People with smaller hands probably struggle with it quite a bit.

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Ologist126 · 15 days ago

It is just god damn amazing how by minimizing the tools grippers or hand holding area, and I hope it's not just me. But also making the tools look so "awww look at this toy "holy shit this things a beast"...

The Sawzall hatchet body is forehead slapping "why did it take so long to do this" simple and cooler than an already cool ass tool.

This jigsaw body is sleak and built so you just don't wanna set it down...

And then there's the stubbies... gotta love a sexy stubby. Feels like I'm driving a boat whenever I use a regular size gizmo when there's a stubby version out there.

Thank God we reverse engineered the good shit outta the u.f.o s we recovered and they shared the battery technology with us simple folk. Onward and upward from here!

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ToolsAndJoules · 16 days ago

D-handle team checking in to respectfully suggest that you are mistaken, since the D-handle is clearly more ergonomic and controllable.

Also we have a trigger lockout.

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DiIdowaggins · OP · 16 days ago

I think they both have their uses and maybe once I've used it for longer and on a few different types of projects my opinion might change but at the moment I've only used it for about 15-20 hours cutting up 10mm hybrid flooring and scribing cabinetry.

As far as ergonomics I actually like the barrel more especially when cutting from the bottom, you can see everything clearly and it feels quite comfortable for me, while not having a trigger lockout or at least a 2 step process to turn it on annoys me a bit, on the other hand if you're doing cuts flat out or quite a few consecutively for a decent period of time I think the switch wins ergonomically as you don't have to hold anything down, and if you're cutting from the bottom its easy to stay perfectly on the line and pretty much just hold a cylinder in your hand and follow the line, over long periods of use I think the barrel grip is far more ergonomic at least that's what I've found on the thinner type materials I've cut so far.

One thing I definitely wouldn't do with a barrel grip with the way that switch is set up, and thats cut overhead or in a position where it could fall on me, it could do some serious damage since it won't shut off once it leaves your hands

I think the D handle is maybe more versatile because of that reason but I think ergonomics as well as ease of control especially for precise work the barrel grip is the clear winner, in my opinion of course.

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ToolsAndJoules · 16 days ago

What are the odds, I've been primarily using mine for flooring too! And I agree that that having a switch instead of a trigger (or at least trigger lock-on) would be nice for some of the long cuts I've had to do. I just don't like the immense grip diameter of the barrel grip. Might break out the M12 barrel grip this evening for a few of the flooring cuts and see what I'm missing.

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Grand-Orange-4761 · 14 days ago

Maybe depending on a particular scenario, but most say the barrel grip gives the user more control. I think it depends on the usage. If you are using the jigsaw above you, or essentially not on horizontal work, the D-handle would be more ergonomic & allow for better pressure. However, if one is working a large sheet that you might reach on, that would mean the barrel grip is more comfortable to use.

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Slatmat · 16 days ago

Agree, D handle felt superior & I used both

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Big_Cat4783 · 16 days ago

It's a great idea to remove batteries when done with them anyways to prevent power draining and who knows what else. I know a fire fighter who has seen batteries left on chargers cause fires

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DiIdowaggins · OP · 16 days ago

Yeah I always remove batteries from chargers and tools when I finish using them, but with this one I find myself pulling the battery off whenever I put it down between cuts rather than when Ive finished the job, the power button has no resistance or lock or 2 step engagement, obviously this is really only an issue if you use it at home and have kids.

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Big_Cat4783 · 16 days ago

Perhaps you could rig up some sort of overhead block or something to store it in out of reach or hide the blade or something that hides it out of view. I used to work with a carpenter that put a piece of slotted azek over his table saw blade when he wasn't using it. The safety guy came and was like wtf? Lol

Good looking out on telling people about how easy the trigger is to pull. Kids are so unpredictable!

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Funny-Noise5859 · 16 days ago

I never ever I never do for my impacts or electric ratchet. If I throw them in my tool bag I’ll just put it in neutral so the triggers don’t get pressed But any other tool it probably won’t have a battery equipped since I don’t use them every day

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thedarnedestthing · 16 days ago

Irrelevant of ages involved, it's foolish to try to solve what is fundamentally a disciplinary problem with technology. 

I'm assuming you don't have any guns, that shoot nails, staples, or other projectiles? 

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r/multitools • [9]

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The Modular ROXON FLEX Companion

Posted by BackyardBeardMan · in r/multitools · 1 month ago
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This is one of my newest multitool - the ROXON FLEX Companion!

It is a fully customizable multitool knife - everything except the 1/4 bit holder can be swapped out with any other of their implements.
I was actually surprised as to how easy it was to exchange everything - you can customize the tool in seconds, building it up to your needs.

The bit driver has a liner lock, it's magnetic, and can hold standard 1/4 bits.

The only issue I had was with the T-shank adaptor implement - it broke on the first use...
But I did try to use it with a 250mm saw blade... 😅 it's not meant for that, obviously... but other multitool T-shank adaptors have been able to handle it, so - that one is not that durable/strong...

All-in-all - it's one of the coolest tools I own :)

In case you want to see it in action, I did upload my Review video : YouTube Link

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DifferentPost6 · 1 month ago

Man I just got this, I’m a little iffy on it. The build quality is there, however my issues are as follows:

When you deploy the knife, other tools stick and swing open with it

It’s ergonomically awkward/difficult to deploy the tools using one hand and the side deployment latch; your fingers block the tools from deploying unless you are holding it specifically with your fingers on the very thin black edge or the pocket clip, to allow room for the tools to deploy. The only other way that is comfortable is using two hands- one to hold it and the other hand to use the latch

The tools also just fall out if you swing the tool lightly. I understand this is the point of the lock, but it still gives off a cheap feeling. It’s the same thing cheap knockoff Swiss Army knives do. If I tighten the Torx screws to where this doesn’t happen, the tools become too hard to deploy.

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sergykal · 1 month ago

Tighten up the screw a bit. However clamping will occur as it’s inherit issue with modular tools.

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DifferentPost6 · 1 month ago

I tried tightening it. If I make it Tight enough to where the tools don’t fall out, the knife is no longer able to be opened one handed. If I loosen it just enough to where I can open the knife one handed, the tools fall out. There is no sweet spot. I shouldn’t have to adjust the screw in the first place. Proper quality control would have it torqued to specification at a sweet spot from the factory, that’s if they first fixed the design flaw that make the tools fall out in the first place.

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Gibdan · 1 month ago

Can you potentially lubricate it then tighten the torx? See if that improves your use case. I believe PTFE based lubricant is the way to go.

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Tony_TNT · 1 month ago

Unless it's absolutely critical I'd advise againt any PTFE lubes. We already have too much of that forever chemical released everywhere and putting it on something you carry everywhere and might use for food is a rather bad idea

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sergykal · 1 month ago

I just got the mini to compliment the companion. Sweet!

https://preview.redd.it/poiys6f2soif1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ecabb760c8a2c28a7e6b6823f71e5011158ec339

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BackyardBeardMan · OP · 22 days ago

That's Awesome! :)

I'm planning to get one soon!

How is it compared to the Companion?

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sergykal · 22 days ago

I mean it’s smaller and more pocketable. Companion was good too but the mini is even smaller. And toolset is similar, minus long implements. Overall I’m happy with it! Wrote a blog post about it here.

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Ok_Tourist_128 · 1 month ago

The comb is way cool

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Ruevein · 1 month ago

I grabbed this as a second tool in my bag edc pouch. i have a SAK climber and a Leatherman Mini tool in the pouch, so i kitted it out with a few tools i felt i was missing:

Package opener (which i thought would be more novelty but after unboxing hundred items for work it is A+ and i love it
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Saw
Ruler

I love the ability to pop the ruler out as needed, i look forward to never having to worry about the saw. if it gets dull or chips i can just pop it out and replace it. and same for the file.

They have a slightly smaller version that has only 4 tool slots (all short) but integrates the toothpick and tweezers. i am tempted to grab that to add to my leather working kit if the pliers come back in stock.

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r/woodworking • [10]

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Biscuits

Posted by FirelandsCarpentry · in r/woodworking · 2 months ago

I always thought biscuit joiners were garbage. Recent comments have made me question this.

I have a Ryobi biscuit joiner and ryobi biscuits. The biscuits fit very loosely in the routed out portion. I thought they were supposed to fit loosely for like gluing purposes but people have been saying things like "use biscuits to keep the boards aligned."

Am I bad? Is the ryobi biscuit joiner bad? Does anyone else own one? I need to join boards length wise to make panels.

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chefsoda_redux · 2 months ago

Biscuits got a bad rap, mostly because people had unreasonable expectations for them, IMO. I got. DeWalt biscuit joiner when I was still making furniture for a living in the mid to late 1990s, and continue to use one today. When they were released, people talked about them replacing all joinery and being the perfect method. Of course, this wasn’t true, but used for their strengths, they’re quick and handy. Material and use case are very important.

Basically, they’re a small plate/spline joint, which adds gluing surface and aids in alignment. They are the quickest way I know to fab together small boxes and cabinets, they leave no marks of the exterior, they hold well in man-made materials. I have cabinets all over my shop which are biscuit joined and have been bulletproof for more than a decade. I’ve used them to assemble MDF for speaker cabinets that were built before 2000 and look perfect today. They are especially useful in long seam joints with plywood, as the alignment is great for assembly, and resists movement while clamping.

They will never have the strength of a hardwood through tenon. Dominos offer considerably more strength. Dovetails and finger joints are stronger and beautiful. All of these are slower and much more expensive than biscuits. They’re not a cure all, but used properly, they’re very handy and a great tool to have on hand.

I will add that a snug fit is key, and some machines cut too wide a slot, which reduces their effectiveness. If it’s a wide blade, you can grind the thickness down a little. If it’s a wobbly arbor, I don’t know what would fix it, other than replacing the tool.

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FirelandsCarpentry · OP · 2 months ago

I prefer dovetails whenever I'm putting something together at a 90° angle. But I've never really heard of dovetails for making panels. But you say the biscuits are supposed to aid in alignment and thats always what I hoped they'd do. Vertical alignment? I don't expect them to be stronger than just the glue joint but thats supposed to be stronger than the wood itself if done right anyway.

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chefsoda_redux · 2 months ago

I’m not sure what dovetails and panels is a reference to, I’ve never seen or done that. I’ve only used dovetails for a corner, though I’ve done angles other than 90, which gets tricky quickly.

Biscuits, properly used, should aid in alignment, yes.

Glue being stronger than the wood is a bit of misunderstanding. Basically wood is made of cellulose strands, which are stronger than wood glue, but the cellulose is held together by lignin, and organic polymer, which is weaker than glue. So if you glue edge to edge, the glue is stronger than the lignin, and the wood will break around the joint. If you glue end grain, the cellulose is stronger, so the glue will break first.

Either way, the biscuits are good for aligning a joint, and can make it much easier to clamp without it shifting.

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Djolumn · 2 months ago

They'll be loose lengthwise but should be fairly snug from a thickness perspective. I typically fill the cut out with glue then put the biscuit in. If I have to remove it for some reason I sometimes need pliers to yank it out. The biscuit will absorb some glue and expand which makes it an even tighter fit.

I have a DeWalt cutter but obviously it's the blade that determines the thickness. If yours are super loose then either your blade is too big or biscuits are too narrow.

And yes, I've found them very useful for alignment. One day I'll bite the bullet and get a Festool domino cutter for structural joints.

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One-Mud-169 · 2 months ago

If they're too loose maybe you're cutting the wrong size hole for the wrong size biscuit, or you're slightly lifting the cutter whilst cutting. The biscuits I use are relatively tight, making alignment a breeze.

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JackOfAllStraits · 2 months ago

Biscuits should swell when glue is applied, so they will tighten up a bit inside the slot when you join the boards. They will help keep things aligned, and add some pseudo-cross-grain strength to the joint, but they don't FORCE things into alignment. Proper glue-up with cauls will ensure flush joints when gluing up a panel.

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Comfortable-Ear505 · 2 months ago

On the YouTube channel Under Dunn he used a Ryobi biscuit jointer and found the slots too loose, so he took out the blade and thinned it out by rubbing on a diamond plate or sandpaper (can’t remember) until it made an appropriate size slot. He was surprised it worked, but it did.

Not saying you should do that, just reinforcing that others have found the same issue.

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ctrum69 · 2 months ago

the biscuits will swell once they are glued in. To the point even "loose" biscuits in thinner wood will leave a visible bump on the surface. It's how they work. Under Dunn may have had gopd intentions, but my guess is he made more work for himselAll that said, biscuits are not structural.. they are only for alignment. They are not a shortcut for a properly jointed glue up, and normal gluing.

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Comfortable-Ear505 · 2 months ago

His issue was they were so loose they were useless for alignment. They should at least be snug if they are to do anything for alignment. Swelling and still being loose accomplishes nothing.

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FirelandsCarpentry · OP · 2 months ago

Ahhhhhh thank you.

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Moe__Fab · 2 months ago

I love his videos

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Comfortable-Ear505 · 2 months ago

Awesome kid. He posts more on his Aging Wheels channel. Great videos.

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Key Considerations for Choosing a Cordless Biscuit Joiner:

  1. Power and Battery Life: Look for a model with a robust motor (typically around 18V) and a battery that provides sufficient runtime for your projects. A battery life of at least 30 minutes is ideal.

  2. Cutting Depth and Width: Ensure the joiner can handle the biscuit sizes you plan to use (typically #0, #10, and #20). A cutting depth of around 0.75 inches is common.

  3. Ease of Use: Features like adjustable fence angles, easy blade changes, and a comfortable grip can enhance usability. A lightweight design (around 5-7 lbs) is also beneficial for maneuverability.

  4. Dust Collection: A good dust collection system helps keep your workspace clean and improves visibility while working.

  5. Brand Reputation and Warranty: Consider reputable brands known for quality tools, and check for warranty options that provide peace of mind.

Recommendation: The Makita XJP03Z is often regarded as one of the best cordless biscuit joiners. It features a powerful 18V motor, adjustable cutting depth, and a lightweight design. Additionally, it has a built-in dust port for effective dust collection. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Ryobi PBN1820 is a solid choice, offering good performance at a lower price point.

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