What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today?

[onocoffee]

Needed a better plunge router than the 1990s-era Skil and decided on the DeWalt DCW620B.

Here’s a little tip: if you are looking to upgrade your tools, DeWalt has their TradeUp program where you can you can exchange your old tool (and it doesn’t have to be the same type) for a new DeWalt at a 40% discount off MSRP.

The DCW620 MSRP is $369, so with tax I got this for $250. Not a bad deal. However, I do note that I have seen the 620 at some retailers over the past several months at around $225 (without tax) on specials.

 

[Mike Goetzke]

Needed a better plunge router than the 1990s-era Skil and decided on the DeWalt DCW620B.

Here’s a little tip: if you are looking to upgrade your tools, DeWalt has their TradeUp program where you can you can exchange your old tool (and it doesn’t have to be the same type) for a new DeWalt at a 40% discount off MSRP.

The DCW620 MSRP is $369, so with tax I got this for $250. Not a bad deal. However, I do note that I have seen the 620 at some retailers over the past several months at around $225 (without tax) on specials.

Do you have a link to this tradeup program? - thanks

 

[rst]

Bought Milwaukee’s knock down tension pole laser stand. Extends to 12’, really solid, I have Fastcap poles but they only go 10’.

 

[onocoffee]

Do you have a link to this tradeup program? - thanks

Mike - I learned about it during a visit to the regional DeWalt Black & Decker Service Center in York, PA to pick up a part, noticed the sign and asked. Basically you bring in a used tool and get a discount off of MSRP on a new one. And it doesn't have to be the same type. I did tradeup an old drill for the new BEAST1007 drill.

Doing a Google search and the AI seems to say that it's a non-standard program run by certain area dealers. While my invoice is from Stanley Black & Decker, it also has a local company listed. So with the AI report, I don't know whether or not this is an official DeWalt program. Perhaps the best thing is to reach out to your local service center and see what they might have to offer.

Of course, if you happen to be near York, PA - give them a ring. For the 620, I called beforehand to make sure they had it in inventory as they don't always have everything in stock.

 

[rst]

Bought another 18v Milwaukee 12amp Forge to use with my mower. I only had one 12, although I had two 8 and two 6p forge. This will even out my use.

 

[onocoffee]

I can’t seem to help myself from searching Marketplace even when traveling. Was spying this for about a month before coming up to New England. Seller was asking $125, we agreed on $100 but when I tested it the tank wouldn’t hold pressure. Ended up doing it for $70 . Motor works fine, pump seems to be putting out air and it looks like one of the lines might need tightening. Figured it would be an acceptable risk.

Senco PC1010 in a T-Loc. Not as well put together as the Rolair but it will work!

 

[luvmytoolz]

@onocoffee $70 dude? Good score, what a bargain! Wouldn't see anything like that over here for anywhere near that!

 

[onocoffee]

@onocoffee $70 dude? Good score, what a bargain! Wouldn't see anything like that over here for anywhere near that!

I was looking through eBay at concluded auctions and most of the used PC1010 were sold between $70-$120. I wonder if it's a situation that Australia just doesn't have a large enough tool market? But then again, there are lots of sellers here thinking their 20 year old Festool in a Classic Systainer covered in dirt should get 90% of the current MSRP. There are great deals to be had but it takes a lot of time to find them - and patience. A number of times, I'll see a good deal but someone moves on it first.

Actually, right now there's a seller on Marketplace (somewhere around New York City, I think) with a RO150 that has a broken dust tube listed for $125. I'll probably be driving through his area on the way back next week but I can't imagine it will last that long. I'm surprised it hasn't been snapped up already.

And if anyone here wants to look it up and grab it before I can, there will be no hard feelings. Go get it!

 

[onocoffee]

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[luvmytoolz]

I wonder if it's a situation that Australia just doesn't have a large enough tool market?

We have a big tool market, but it's pretty much either cheap import stuff, or high end "pay through the nose" stuff like Mafell, Festool, etc. The basic Zeta tool on it's own for example is now $3k here! Same price as the bare DF700 funnily enough.