lynnmor 7,388 #26 Posted Sunday at 03:34 PM 3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I live in Pa. about 50 miles North of Baltimore, Md. Thirty plus years ago an area near me was developed . Driving through the Chanceford Crossing development you couldn't help but notice that many of the cars had Md license plates and still do today. The development was renamed Little Baltimore by the locals. Sorry, were again. I think that the concern about outlawing internal combustion engines versus battery power is on topic. If we try to keep it in that narrow area there shouldn't be objections. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-85 708 #27 Posted Sunday at 09:05 PM This is what my son that work for Milwaukee gave me this M18 1" tool, and it takes care of everything, this thigs got the power! C-85 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 797 #28 Posted Sunday at 09:10 PM 1 minute ago, C-85 said: This is what my son that work for Milwaukee gave me this M18 1" tool, and it takes care of everything, this thigs got the power! C-85 Ok now you are just showing off haha, 2000ft-lbs of torque, pretty sure that would break off any bolt on wheelhorse. But I bet if you work on heavy equipment that would be sweet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-85 708 #29 Posted Sunday at 09:21 PM It works really good on this! C-85 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 797 #30 Posted Sunday at 09:46 PM 23 minutes ago, C-85 said: It works really good on this! C-85 I bet it does work great on that, looks to be in great shape!! Is that a 70's AM General dunce and a half? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-85 708 #31 Posted Sunday at 10:08 PM Yes, it's a '71 Jeep/AM General! We've had it since 2017 and have had it in several parades and shows, it's been a lot of fun! C-85 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,898 #32 Posted Sunday at 10:11 PM 2 minutes ago, C-85 said: had it in several parades and shows, it's been a lot of fun! You oughtta drive that beast over to Owl's Head in July. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,673 #33 Posted Monday at 12:50 AM 2 hours ago, C-85 said: Yes, it's a '71 Jeep/AM General! We've had it since 2017 and have had it in several parades and shows, it's been a lot of fun! C-85 I'm guessing it doesn’t run on batteries?! We’ve all heard of Edmunds -- yes, the car reviews and more company. I happened across this article a while back and found it pretty eye-opening. Despite no batteries tested, only ICEs, I think it is on topic. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 409 #34 Posted Monday at 08:00 AM I'm cheap, and I guess this is what sets me apart yall...... I buy all Bauer aka hobo freight. You can't beat buy a battery and charger and get a free tool with a lifetime warranty? They preform well, and yes I will fully accept that I'm a cheapskate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,898 #35 Posted Monday at 11:25 AM 10 hours ago, Handy Don said: I'm guessing it doesn’t run on batteries?! We’ve all heard of Edmunds -- yes, the car reviews and more company. I happened across this article a while back and found it pretty eye-opening. Despite no batteries tested, only ICEs, I think it is on topic. That article isn't surprising after I watched an episode of Mythbusters that proved driving an average car is FAR more environmentally friendly than an average motorcycle with an engine that's a fraction of the car's size. 3 hours ago, Easton Rich said: I'm cheap, and I guess this is what sets me apart yall...... I buy all Bauer aka hobo freight. You can't beat buy a battery and charger and get a free tool with a lifetime warranty? They preform well, and yes I will fully accept that I'm a cheapskate Nothing wrong with being frugal as long as it isn't penny wise vs dollar foolish. That's a lesson I've learned too many times. 😬🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,254 #36 Posted Monday at 12:19 PM Battery Impacts ? Should we start the debate on the Battery impact on the environment? Start with the 500,000 pounds of ore mining that is required to extract the 70 pounds of lithium required for one EV battery. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 472 #37 Posted Monday at 01:07 PM 45 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Battery Impacts ? Should we start the debate on the Battery impact on the environment? Start with the 500,000 pounds of ore mining that is required to extract the 70 pounds of lithium required for one EV battery. Plus all the diesel fuel it takes to run the equipment. Anyone ever work in a mine? It not very environmentally friendly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,579 #38 Posted Monday at 02:45 PM That's the part nobody wants you to understand, not to mention what happens when the batteries are no longer any good, it's impact on the environment. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,159 #39 Posted Monday at 03:21 PM I've mentioned before that I have all Dewalt 20/60 V hand, lawn and snow products. Accumulated as needed. Lawn Mower Snow blower String trimmer Pole saw Chain saw Pruning shears Hedge trimmer Drills Impacts Sawzall Flashlights Circular saw Went this route for single battery interchangeability. All functional beyond expectations for my needs as a suburban homeowner. Extremely convenient and quiet. Zero maintenance. Are they "green"? No. As noted above, batteries ain't green. Are they "greener" than 2-stroke equivalents? Maybe, probably, I don't know... I do know you can't get energy for nothing... and I love the ease of use for me and Mrs. Sylvan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,388 #40 Posted Monday at 03:29 PM 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Battery Impacts ? Should we start the debate on the Battery impact on the environment? Start with the 500,000 pounds of ore mining that is required to extract the 70 pounds of lithium required for one EV battery. AND....... you still didn't charge the stupid thing with the coal mined and burned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,254 #41 Posted Monday at 04:36 PM 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Extremely convenient and quiet. Zero maintenance. Excellent points Jim. The Es are looking more and more attractive. But I do believe the GREEN promoters do not understand or refuse to accept the negatives of electricity production, battery manufacturing and the Ethanol fuels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,673 #42 Posted Monday at 05:03 PM (edited) 23 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Excellent points Jim. The Es are looking more and more attractive. But I do believe the GREEN promoters do not understand or refuse to accept the negatives of electricity production, battery manufacturing and the Ethanol fuels. Skating on the edge of this topic and the forum guidelines, I’ll only observe that any change of significance driven by any force over which an individual feels that they lack control or understanding (be it economics, government, religion, science, medicine, you name it) is disruptive and suspect. On top of that are the fears or worries about the real or imagined motives of those promoting the change (e.g. profit, political control, conformity, class superiority, even benevolence!) and the impacts those might have on the individual’s chosen lifestyle. The world is an immensely complicated and interconnected place few if any of us really grasp. Just this morning I read of Chinese textile workers laboring 10-12 hours per day with one day per month off just to make ends meet. Who benefits? Global consumers paying $8 for a tee shirt or $15 for a pairs of slacks and the entire supply/delivery chain. For some intelligent insights in to the battery vs. fossil conundrum, I’ve found some episodes of the first two seasons of this podcast both informative and discouraging. Edited Tuesday at 03:44 PM by Handy Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 472 #43 Posted Tuesday at 02:26 PM 23 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I've mentioned before that I have all Dewalt 20/60 V hand, lawn and snow products. Accumulated as needed. Lawn Mower Snow blower String trimmer Pole saw Chain saw Pruning shears Hedge trimmer Drills Impacts Sawzall Flashlights Circular saw Went this route for single battery interchangeability. All functional beyond expectations for my needs as a suburban homeowner. Extremely convenient and quiet. Zero maintenance. Are they "green"? No. As noted above, batteries ain't green. Are they "greener" than 2-stroke equivalents? Maybe, probably, I don't know... I do know you can't get energy for nothing... and I love the ease of use for me and Mrs. Sylvan. I do like my battery tools the only free energy is standing in the sun to get warm on a cool day, or standing in the cool breeze when it’s hot. Probably more just can’t think of them now 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
