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[BC.]

Looking for nitrile glove recommendations. I would like dexterity and durability (tear resistance). Been using Kimberly Clark powder free nitriles for about 13 years. I think they are 5.9mil. Overall happy, but improvements I’d like are better fit and tear resistance. The large get loose after a while and the medium are too tight resulting in sore fingers. I’m messing around in the garage on mtb and moto about 4 to 5 times/week so going commando isn’t good for my health and tossing after each use is pricey.

Been using these….on a rec from our athletic trainers…and I’ve have been very happy with durability. I use them at ski shop/ and in my shop at home. Found them on Amazon.

[Andeh]

Looking for nitrile glove recommendations. I would like dexterity and durability (tear resistance). Been using Kimberly Clark powder free nitriles for about 13 years. I think they are 5.9mil. Overall happy, but improvements I’d like are better fit and tear resistance. The large get loose after a while and the medium are too tight resulting in sore fingers. I’m messing around in the garage on mtb and moto about 4 to 5 times/week so going commando isn’t good for my health and tossing after each use is pricey.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've been using these for a few years. It is possible to tear them, but they hold up way better for MTB work than thin surgical gloves.

[adrenalated]

Can confirm, the M18 Hatchet mini chainsaw is a sweet trail clearing tool. Current saw quiver:



I honestly don't see myself carrying the gas saw into the woods really ever unless there's trees that I KNOW are going to need it. The battery saw is way lighter and easier to carry/use and gets 90% of the stuff that tends to be down around here no problem so that's the one I'll take when the primary goal is clearing trail. The Silky Big Boy is perfect for days when the primary goal is a bike ride, but clearing trees is probably necessary (gets Voile strapped to the top tube). The Silky F180 goes on most bike rides except on the most popular of trails because seems like I almost always need to clear a tree or two around here. The Corona doesn't really get used much anymore; it's not a bad saw, but the Silkys just cut smoother.

[waveshello]

Can confirm, the M18 Hatchet mini chainsaw is a sweet trail clearing tool. Current saw quiver:



I honestly don't see myself carrying the gas saw into the woods really ever unless there's trees that I KNOW are going to need it. The battery saw is way lighter and easier to carry/use and gets 90% of the stuff that tends to be down around here no problem so that's the one I'll take when the primary goal is clearing trail. The Silky Big Boy is perfect for days when the primary goal is a bike ride, but clearing trees is probably necessary (gets Voile strapped to the top tube). The Silky F180 goes on most bike rides except on the most popular of trails because seems like I almost always need to clear a tree or two around here. The Corona doesn't really get used much anymore; it's not a bad saw, but the Silkys just cut smoother.

Nice, I've been scoping out the electric options--we have a network of user-maintained XC/BC ski trails out my way that need a whole lot of clearing every year. I typically take that same red corona or a 24" bow saw when I go out, but that Milwaukee looks pretty handy. Something with a little longer bar--like 8-12" or so--seems like it would be perfect. Those silkys look nice too.

[adrenalated]

Nice, I've been scoping out the electric options--we have a network of user-maintained XC/BC ski trails out my way that need a whole lot of clearing every year. I typically take that same red corona or a 24" bow saw when I go out, but that Milwaukee looks pretty handy. Something with a little longer bar--like 8-12" or so--seems like it would be perfect. Those silkys look nice too.

Yeah, the Milwaukee is an 8" bar and it would be nice if there was a 10" or 12" option - although it might not have quite enough power for that. Biggest I cut yesterday was around 10-11" diameter and it was a little slow but did it fine. It's awesome for stuff around 6" in diameter.

One thing I will say is it doesn't cut very smoothly with the top of the bar which can be an issue for some cuts.

[muted reborn]

The makita 10" battery saw is fucking awesome. So easy to use and powerful (enough) for moving blowdowns. I don't own a gas chainsaw for real world perspective though.

[nickwm21]

Nice, I've been scoping out the electric options--we have a network of user-maintained XC/BC ski trails out my way that need a whole lot of clearing every year. I typically take that same red corona or a 24" bow saw when I go out, but that Milwaukee looks pretty handy. Something with a little longer bar--like 8-12" or so--seems like it would be perfect. Those silkys look nice too.

12v sawzall + 12” pruning blade



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[shroom]

electric quiver is growing

[kootenayskier]

Can confirm, the M18 Hatchet mini chainsaw is a sweet trail clearing tool. Current saw quiver:



I honestly don't see myself carrying the gas saw into the woods really ever unless there's trees that I KNOW are going to need it. The battery saw is way lighter and easier to carry/use and gets 90% of the stuff that tends to be down around here no problem so that's the one I'll take when the primary goal is clearing trail. The Silky Big Boy is perfect for days when the primary goal is a bike ride, but clearing trees is probably necessary (gets Voile strapped to the top tube). The Silky F180 goes on most bike rides except on the most popular of trails because seems like I almost always need to clear a tree or two around here. The Corona doesn't really get used much anymore; it's not a bad saw, but the Silkys just cut smoother.

I have a full quiver of chainsaws, but that M18 hatchet is becoming a favourite. With the 12.0Ah battery I can pretty much cut all day, it’s as fast as my larger and heavier Stihl battery saws, and I’ve been dropping up to 10” trees and bucking 12” windfall without issue. It’s ideal for limbing, The only downside I’ve found Is that the ergonomics are a bit unbalanced when working for hours at a time compared to my Stihl 200BC with a battery hip pack.

[mntlion]

I just got this in.
https://thingswecre8.myshopify.com/e...43905001128190

I'm really bad at aligning the stem/bar to the fork/wheel and this is amazing. No guessing, no standing over the bike, just straight bars. Seems to work on most stuff I have found.

[jm2e]

Current saw quiver:

That Silky Bigboy is sexy, but holy shit $$$.
Curious how you carry the E-Saw. I’ve hesitated on pulling the trigger since my Sawzall fits in my regular Evoc pack (and doesn’t leak oil all over everything), so I haven’t needed a new pack dedicated to saw hauling. But the Sawzall is slow on big cuts.

12v sawzall + 12” pruning blade
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electric quiver is growing

I’m eager to hear how this works for you. At the top of my list for fall purchases, and I’m deep into Ryobi batteries.



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[nickwm21]

Curious how you carry the E-Saw.

Singlehanded, tapping the trigger, making it go “zzzzppp zzzzppp……. Zzzzppp zzzzzzppp.”


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[adrenalated]

Curious how you carry the E-Saw. I’ve hesitated on pulling the trigger since my Sawzall fits in my regular Evoc pack (and doesn’t leak oil all over everything), so I haven’t needed a new pack dedicated to saw hauling. But the Sawzall is slow on big cuts.

I'm currently just carrying it in a pack big enough for it, but I want to try to figure out a good way to carry it attached to the bike...

[muted reborn]

No brand name electric saws are on sale AFAIK, but here's a list for Prime Day and some competitor sales. So far I bought a makita cordless vacuum for 40% off.

https://toolguyd.com/amazon-prime-day-2023-tool-deals/

[EWG]

No brand name electric saws are on sale AFAIK, but here's a list for Prime Day and some competitor sales. So far I bought a makita cordless vacuum for 40% off.

https://toolguyd.com/amazon-prime-day-2023-tool-deals/

They had a pair of Knipex Cobra 10" pliers for $28 which I bought to give to a family member as a present. They look slight more expensive now.

[Meconium]

I have a full quiver of chainsaws, but that M18 hatchet is becoming a favourite. With the 12.0Ah battery I can pretty much cut all day, it’s as fast as my larger and heavier Stihl battery saws, and I’ve been dropping up to 10” trees and bucking 12” windfall without issue. It’s ideal for limbing, The only downside I’ve found Is that the ergonomics are a bit unbalanced when working for hours at a time compared to my Stihl 200BC with a battery hip pack.

The M12 hatchet is no slouch if looking for something smaller. Way better then the M12 Hackzall, I use that one for burying blade in the dirt. Sometimes a hatchet is quicker for the littlie guys.
I might have gone M18 from the start, but already had some M12 tools.

[jackstraw]

Yeah, smart to stay with the battery system you currently have. Milwaukee claims to be all in on the M12 and M18 platforms. We'll see.

I do like their M18 chainsaw. It's not as powerful as gas for plane cuts, but does plenty well for my non pro needs. I bike it around in my old Lowe pack for trail build/maint specific days.

[singlesline]

Need a new set of decent diagonal cutters in the 6-8" range.

Knippex?

[Johnny Utah]

Tell me to search, sure, but hoping this is a fair question…

Torque wrenches. I have a Park ATD-1.2 (4 to 6Nm) as my only torque tool at the moment, but believe I want/need to cover a bigger range. I’d like to buy once/right but don’t need the crème de la crème of torque tools — looking for good value that I won’t want to replace anytime soon. And okay if I actually need two tools to cover the range. Relatively novice at wrenching on my bike, learning as I go. Awesome if recommendation comes with a specific link / sku to buy (including compatible bits if needed) vs a recommended brand that has 20+ different torque tools that all look the same. Thankyoumuch


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[El Chupacabra]

I use this one from Harbor Freight. It works fine.
https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...nch-63881.html

It's in inch-pounds. Print out this chart and keep it at your workbench for conversion to Newton meters.
http://www.thetoolhut.com/Torque-Con...ch-Pounds.html

[J. Barron DeJong]

If you’re looking for an upgrade option from that harbor freight that doesn’t break the bank, I really like this Tekton:

https://www.tekton.com/1-4-inch-driv...rench-trq21101

If you’re looking at using a torque wrench when doing things like cranks, fork to caps, BB, center lock rotors, cassette, you’ll need a 3/8” drive as well, and maybe a 1/2” or higher torque 3/8” depending on the torque ranges of the specific model.

[nickwm21]

Need a new set of decent diagonal cutters in the 6-8" range.

Knippex?

Sure or Klein. Either is what I commonly see in both sparky’s carts and rod buster’s bags…


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[Gunder]

CDI. It’s owned by Snapon and are identical minus the ratchet head. They are way cheaper than Snapon yet same quality. Light years better than the plastic stuff from park or any of the cheap imports.

[Johnny Utah]

Thanks fellas. Torque time


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[El Chupacabra]

CDI. It’s owned by Snapon and are identical minus the ratchet head. They are way cheaper than Snapon yet same quality. Light years better than the plastic stuff from park or any of the cheap imports.

For the price, it'd better be light years better.

https://www.amazon.com/CDI-1501MRMH-.../dp/B000KL4HZ8