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Title: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: Jon Bon on November 20, 2018, 01:38:49 PM
Every black Friday I make a point for my business to buy some tools that I have needed in the past year or see myself needing in the future. This is usually a once a year sale so the prices really do make a difference at the big box stores. Also this works to lower my taxable income. Things like appliances, and large power tools often hit a price point that it make it worth it. Got a big hardwood flooring project coming up in the next year? I bet you could get the nailer and compressor for a song.
So this year I am going to get:

A table saw (Lowes 179)
Ryobi battery 3 pack (HD 119)
Wear items, things that rapidly wear out or lose/break. Gloves, Circular saw blades, utility knife blades, tape measures etc.

Contemplating a new computer and rusty trusty work truck.

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Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: J Boogie on November 20, 2018, 03:03:15 PM
I am going to get a laser level for tilling and fence project.

I am also planning on getting plenty of garage/shop storage and organization accessories. Lumber racks, small parts bins etc. We'll see!
Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: middo on November 20, 2018, 03:14:30 PM
I shouldn't have read this.  Tools are my "gazingus pin".  I'm trying to give them up.
Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: WranglerBowman on November 21, 2018, 12:49:16 PM
+1

"A table saw (Lowes 179)" 

Not just any table saw, a folding portable table saw.  Been looking for one on Craigslist locally to no avail.  Once I saw the Lowes deal my mind was made up.  Super pumped.
Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: BudgetSlasher on November 22, 2018, 06:14:12 AM
I bought a new hard case of drill bits to keep with my drill and driver kit (I'd broken/lost a few of the prior set)

And I might buy a new full sized fixed base router. My current one suffered a failure last week and I need to determine the cost to repair it vs the black Friday sale price of a comparable router.
Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: Fishindude on November 22, 2018, 11:23:41 AM
I just buy as needed, but pretty well have just about anything and everything.
Next thing I may grab is a oxy / acet torch set.
Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: MrSal on November 22, 2018, 08:23:04 PM
Same thing here... Not only prices até lower to begin, but you can easily get an extra 40-50% off on top with CC cash backs, lowes coupon, portals and today lowes 15% rebate.

I got the top end kreg jig for 48$ out of pocket... And that table saw can be had for about $100 out of pocket!!
Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: jpdx on November 22, 2018, 11:52:55 PM
Both Lowe's and HD have 16gal wet/dry vacs on sale for $40.
Title: Re: What tools are you buying this weekend?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 24, 2018, 06:32:51 AM
Both Lowe's and HD have 16gal wet/dry vacs on sale for $40.



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