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    Cordless drill- Rebuild Ni-Cad battery pack or get new drill?

    Thanks! I'd looked around and found some modest spec sub C Sanyo's that in this configuration will yield about 2 Ah with 9 cells at $3.80. Saw some higher rated ones but for my uses, buying more battery doesn't work well for sporadic use. Replacing the whole drill is more efficient, I'm being...
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    Cordless drill- Rebuild Ni-Cad battery pack or get new drill?

    I have some old 12V cordless drills that I've liked using over the years. When the original batteries went bye-bye I bought another drill. (Batteries at ~$50 2X is a hair off of most mid-line cordless drills so it didn't make sense to just buy batteries.) These days I don't do much drilling or...
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    Things I've learned the hard way . . .(Part 2)

    I laugh at my own plumbing adventures but I curse up a storm until done. Funny in the aftermath but not at the time. :D
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    Buying a light you'll hardly use

    That's a tough position because when needing a tool what is thought as the intended use can become much more. Granted I desire to be wallet efficient and have low cost beaters for certain instances. Those suggested are good. I've delegated older lights like WalkIntoTheLight had mentioned or as...
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    Things I've learned the hard way . . .(Part 2)

    Yes, plumbing sucks each and every time for me. I do these because the off hours calls when they occur are $250+ calls to the plumber and they take about 30-1 hour to arrive. What I think is one part invariably becomes a multitude and multiple trips to the hardware store to get more. The valve...
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    Things I've learned the hard way . . .(Part 2)

    Plumbing, my cursed chore around the house. The tub had a small drip so I swapped out the bib washer. Nope, now it was a constant stream. The valve is loose and so the packing has been squished that it's not really allowing the valve to close "straight" and the threading is a bit worn. Bought a...
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    Offset Smokers (BBQ)

    We have a New Braunfels smoker that is about 16-18 years old now. Has held up well and I like it. Haven't attempted any mods to it though possibly this fall will make some adjustments. In stock form I'll check the fire box about every 30 minutes to verify temps. For 6 racks of baby backs that...
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    fell badly for this "CREE T6 Zoom Torch 1000 lumens"

    Had a similar scenario with a SF E series head from a Chinese seller. In my instance I merely wanted the head not the LED or board. The beam pattern was a square blob like your examples.
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    How's The Weather There ?

    So. Cal has been, will be pretty miserable. I expect the SC Edison electricity statement to be high during summer yet these higher than "normal" periods hurt. Paid $167 and expect to see a $200+ shortly. News predicted 95F yet everywhere I was the car temp indicated 98-99F. With the humidity...
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    I have an HDS EDC Basic 60. What do I do with it?

    Thanks Jon, was looking at the OP's post so missed Rm219's that his wasn't working. That's cool Henry is supporting them by applying credit. :)
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    Are your old Eneloops still going strong? - a survey.

    Have 2 remaining of the 8 from our '06 Japan trip. Those two come in at 1,600-1,700. The 09's are ranging 1,700-just shy of 1,900. Would have been nice to had more of the 06 in use I recollect they came in "high" on the C9000 so they were recycled. edit Found 2 more and cycled them, both came...
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    I have an HDS EDC Basic 60. What do I do with it?

    Piling in on the old thread...some years back datiLED put an XM-L into my U60. If you REALLY like the light... Given the price of other lights, I'd suggest keeping it as is, a historic piece and finding a contemporary light to use. For the close up work, the 45-80 lumen range works well for the...
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    Cheers to bartko09

    Thread here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?415113-FOUND-WTB-SF-KL1-lens Easy payment and quick shipping with USPS notification. Thanks! :)
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    Sold/Expired FOUND-WTB: SF KL1 lens

    Re: WTB: SF KL1 lens Thanks m4a1us. :) The domed lens is also similar to the original HDS Ultimate 40-85 series. A KL1 is incoming as well as a K1X to experiment on.
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    Sold/Expired FOUND-WTB: SF KL1 lens

    Re: WTB: SF KL1 lens Thanks for the offer. :) This is the KL1...is this a Gen 4? Do you think the lenses are the same?
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