Mainly what I miss is the colors. Makita use to be more of a Teal color and Porter-Cable was a two-tone Grey and Black. The worm drive Skilsaw came with a glossy Grey or glossy Red handle; but now they're either flat Grey or flat Red. They also changed the mounting configuration and the shape of the handle which I don't like. The old saying. . . "Leave well enough alone". . . comes to mind.
I miss the power tools of yesteryear
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Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
As long as the power tool does what it's supposed to do and does it dependably the color makes zero difference to me.
+1 million, since when did that matter?
As long as the power tool does what it's supposed to do and does it dependably the color makes zero difference to me.
+1 million, since when did that matter?
Makita use to have the prettiest Teal around. . . now they're a smurf blue.
Huh.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Makita use to have the prettiest Teal around. . . now they're a smurf blue.
I dress like a Smurf. After all, the protective function of clothes is paramount.
hotwheels
Makita use to have the prettiest Teal around. . . now they're a smurf blue.
I dress like a Smurf. After all, the protective function of clothes is paramount.
hotwheels
My dad has an old Craftsman circular saw from back in the day when they were all metal, complete with the steel carrying case.
He also has a Craftsman 1/2 inch drill from the same era,which is also all metal. This was before the days of variable speed drills, it's either on or off. This thing will break bones if you're not careful and the bit binds up while you're drilling.
He also has a Craftsman 1/2 inch drill from the same era,which is also all metal. This was before the days of variable speed drills, it's either on or off. This thing will break bones if you're not careful and the bit binds up while you're drilling.
The color of the tool doesn't mean much to me, because it will be all scarred up after a few months of hard use.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Mainly what I miss is the colors. Makita use to be more of a Teal color and Porter-Cable was a two-tone Grey and Black. The worm drive Skilsaw came with a glossy Grey or glossy Red handle; but now they're either flat Grey or flat Red. They also changed the mounting configuration and the shape of the handle which I don't like. The old saying. . . "Leave well enough alone". . . comes to mind.
I admit i didn't care for white when Makita started with that. Other than that is a non issue for me.
I don't really care for all metal power tools, metal at the business end where it counts sure but they are too heavy when all metal, to say nothing of the shock value. lol
Mainly what I miss is the colors. Makita use to be more of a Teal color and Porter-Cable was a two-tone Grey and Black. The worm drive Skilsaw came with a glossy Grey or glossy Red handle; but now they're either flat Grey or flat Red. They also changed the mounting configuration and the shape of the handle which I don't like. The old saying. . . "Leave well enough alone". . . comes to mind.
I admit i didn't care for white when Makita started with that. Other than that is a non issue for me.
I don't really care for all metal power tools, metal at the business end where it counts sure but they are too heavy when all metal, to say nothing of the shock value. lol
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
I guess I've never paid attention nor cared about the color. As long as the power tool does what it's supposed to do and does it dependably the color makes zero difference to me.
What if the power tool you wanted was only available in Mauve -- then what?
I guess I've never paid attention nor cared about the color. As long as the power tool does what it's supposed to do and does it dependably the color makes zero difference to me.
What if the power tool you wanted was only available in Mauve -- then what?
I have a 50+ year old Craftsman drill that belonged to my grandpa. I cant it the wrist breaker. That thing can get away from you pretty easily. The torque isn't adjustable either so you just squeeze the trigger and hope you don't hit any form of resistance.
I was using it about 10 years ago and the bit went right into my hand.. Should have got stitches looking back.
I was using it about 10 years ago and the bit went right into my hand.. Should have got stitches looking back.
Best saw I ever had was the old black and decker saw cats. These things had a brake so immediate that we took the guards off because the blade stopped within a second.
Big flat table,very light. But too expensive to repair. I've got one left in a box that I got when I was 15. I wore out all the others and just can't bring myself to use this one. It's a nostalgia piece.
Milwaukee also had amazing saws prior to the tilt lok handle nonsense. The table didn't pivot on the front,it slid straight down off the nose therefore handle angle remained constant.
And the handle was more to the top of the saw rather than to the rear which made cutting sheets do much easier because we stand on top of sheets to cut them.
And the old 8" hitachi compound mitre. The best saw ever made in my opinion. Cheap blades,would cut 12" wide x 2" stock easily. Awesome tool.
With an unbendable slide shaft.
Big flat table,very light. But too expensive to repair. I've got one left in a box that I got when I was 15. I wore out all the others and just can't bring myself to use this one. It's a nostalgia piece.
Milwaukee also had amazing saws prior to the tilt lok handle nonsense. The table didn't pivot on the front,it slid straight down off the nose therefore handle angle remained constant.
And the handle was more to the top of the saw rather than to the rear which made cutting sheets do much easier because we stand on top of sheets to cut them.
And the old 8" hitachi compound mitre. The best saw ever made in my opinion. Cheap blades,would cut 12" wide x 2" stock easily. Awesome tool.
With an unbendable slide shaft.
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
I have a 50+ year old Craftsman drill that belonged to my grandpa. I cant it the wrist breaker. That thing can get away from you pretty easily. The torque isn't adjustable either so you just squeeze the trigger and hope you don't hit any form of resistance.
I was using it about 10 years ago and the bit went right into my hand.. Should have got stitches looking back.
Sounds like the same one I was talking about. "Wrist breaker" is no joke either. That's exactly what it will do if you're not careful, and maybe even if you are careful.
Not sure if this is the exact one my dad has, but it's very similar
I have a 50+ year old Craftsman drill that belonged to my grandpa. I cant it the wrist breaker. That thing can get away from you pretty easily. The torque isn't adjustable either so you just squeeze the trigger and hope you don't hit any form of resistance.
I was using it about 10 years ago and the bit went right into my hand.. Should have got stitches looking back.
Sounds like the same one I was talking about. "Wrist breaker" is no joke either. That's exactly what it will do if you're not careful, and maybe even if you are careful.
Not sure if this is the exact one my dad has, but it's very similar
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