DoItYourself.com Community Forums > Hardware, Tools, Wood & Metal Working, Home & Business Security > Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening

were can i get a cheap roto-zip

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

10-30-03, 11:19 PM

anthonyg

Visiting Guest

Posts: n/a

were can i get a cheap roto-zip

were can i get a cheap roto-zip saw?
ant

Upvote

10-31-03, 02:51 AM

Mike Swearingen

Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation

Join Date: Dec 1999

Location: Northeastern NC On The Albemarle Sound

Posts: 10,701

Upvotes: 0

Received 1 Upvote on 1 Post

Estate sales or auctions, yard sales, etc.

Upvote

10-31-03, 07:01 AM

jburd641

Visiting Guest

Posts: n/a

Someone mentioned this method of acquiring cheap power tools.

If you live near a military base, there surely are pawn shops. As tours get extended, wives (and husbands) will be pawning things. You may find some power tools that way. I personally hate to see these things happen, but it's the times we live in.

Goodluck and pray for our soldiers.

Upvote

10-31-03, 07:50 AM

Joe_F

Visiting Guest

Posts: n/a

www.ebay.com

I've gotten a ton of great stuff there.

Upvote

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Show Printable Version

Email this Page

Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
can I get a replacement battery charger?

S

starchild on Oct 27, 2003

I have a Ryobi 3/8" cordless drill/screwgun, that belonged to my husband. He bought it 10 years ago, and five years ago, he suffered a stroke and has been in a nursing home since. He didn't use the drill/screwgun much, (he was a housepainter), and I used it some, (as a screwgun) around the house since he's been gone. I've sort of had to do whatever I can myself, I'm on a limited income and can't pay for help with repairs. I'll be 60 next month, and have found I can do some repair jobs, it just seems to take me longer because I have to figure it out and find the right tools, etc. (I wish now I had watched more when my husband or sons were doing this stuff!) But, I have surprised myself with some of the repairs I've learned how to do, and managed to get done. Anyway, the screwgun worked, and I let a family member borrow it, and at some point it stopped working. He returned it and said he thought the battery charger wasn't working. It doesn't light up when plugged in, (with battery in it) It has a red and green light on top, one says trickle charger and one high voltage charge. The battery charger is for 12 V batteries and says CD 125 on it, like the screwgun. Now, when the battery is put in, and the charged plugged in, neither of the lights go on. (and I make sure and line up the plus/minus sides correctly) It's been sitting (unusable) in it's case for around 2 years now. I just got it out, thinking I could either fix it, or find another charger to replace this one. The screw gun made a slight noise (the battery is dead), but it shows it's not that, that's broken. I took the case off the charger and cut the power cord, taping it back together, taking out the flexible bending part of the cord, which seemed like it might be broken inside. It still doesn't work. The wires inside look like they're all attached. But, I know, something could be burned out inside. I looked on the Ryobi website and put in the model number CD 125 and it doesn't have anything about it I suppose it's too old. I registered for their discussion board, thinking I could ask there, but they didn't send me a password (so far). I thought maybe someone might have a battery charger, the screwgun had broken, and might sell it to me at a reasonable price. The gun I have worked good, and has two batteries with it. It's just a matter of getting them charged. I just looked on ebay and was discouraged by the prices. I thought someone who knows about tools might have some ideas, or links to websites to find information about this. Maybe it's hopeless, and it's just too old to find another charger for it. But I hate to throw something away that seems like it would still work, (for what I need it for) that I easily can't afford to replace. I joke that with a cordless screw gun, and a roll of duct tape, I can pretty much keep the house together. Also, maybe someone could suggest one that's reasonable priced, good brand, powerful (enough for basic household use) that I could look for (on sale, ebay, etc?) I don't know anything about them, size, power, etc. and can't afford to get ripped off. I've seen the small "power screw guns" and don't like them. I also have tool boxes full of drill bits, so would like one that works as a drill, too. Thanks, CarrieRead More
Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
problems with bostitch N79RH-1 Nailer

T

trance on Oct 26, 2003

Hi, I have a Bostitch N79RH-1 framing nailer. This is a large nailer, with 22.5 degree stick nails, not clipped head. I bought it second hand on ebay. the trouble is that it does not drive the nails in all the way. it will drive the first nail (at over 100 psi) and maybe the second, but the remainder of the nails barely go in, even though the pressure is plenty high. I have read the owners manual which suggests adjusting the "work contacting element" (toothed head that you push against the wood to allow the nailer to work). I have adjusted this for maximum penetration. Bostitch also recommends that you use a 3/8" air hose and fittings. My air hose has an OUTER diameter of 3/4" and the fittings have an INNER diameter of 3/16" Not sure if that's the problem. Can anyone help? If this tool needs a rebuild, can someone tell me where I go to either get the kit or get it rebuilt? thanks.Read More

Ask a Question