Cordless Power Tools

[PhilD]

I'd always toyed with the idea of carrying some cordless power tools, but never have done.

When 2-H2's rear diff mount rotated up, Paragon broke out his mighty fine set of DeWalt 18v cordless tools. We used a grinder, drill and reciprocating saw, to fabricate a temporary fix out of some of 2-H2's aluminum (from a fabbed HiLift base) and a rubber mallet.

Without power tools, it would have either involved a trip to the store to buy some, or finding a machine shop the next day.

While this type of repair is not common, having the ability to complete it when you are miles away from home is a big advantage.

So if you've ever considered carrying your cordless power tools, it may well be worth adding them to your list of stuff to take on the trail.

A few pieces of steel/aluminum of varying sizes would also be useful, as would a selection of bolts/nuts/washers.

The next thing to consider would be an under hood welder. I watched the guys out at K-Rocks fix a leaf spring shackle mount with one, something that would would have otherwise put an end to any more wheelin' (or driving home).

[Ric]

Sounds like Phil is getting some new wheelin' toys!

[PhilD]

Sounds like Phil is getting some new wheelin' toys!

Nah, I looked at the price and it would be cheaper to pay for Paragon's gas to come drive down and bring his

[Ric]

Sounds like Phil is getting some new wheelin' toys!

Nah, I looked at the price and it would be cheaper to pay for Paragon's gas to come drive down and bring his

The welder is a cool idea though!
Of course you've got enough batteries mounted to strike a decent arc anyway!

[ronb]

check this out!

http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/index2.html

rb

[PhilD]

check this out!

http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/index2.html

rb

Made by the same people who make PullPal's.

Good idea, but expensive. I do like the MIG attachment as flux core welding is idiot proof, very useful for people like me.

[paragon]

Not to mention with the combination of the 4 fine gentlemen that stopped with me on the side of the road, Phil's floor jack in Rod's H3 rental, and the 18v cordless Impact, we were able to do a tire change in about 6 minutes.

[PhilD]

and the 18v cordless Impact

I forgot about that one, I kept looking for the big decal on your truck, "Sponsored by DeWalt"

[paragon]

and the 18v cordless Impact

I forgot about that one, I kept looking for the big decal on your truck, "Sponsored by DeWalt"

I wonder if I write a story, embelished of course, about the "trail fix" using all of the Dewalt cordless tools, if we could get a few sets out of them )

[PhilD]

and the 18v cordless Impact

I forgot about that one, I kept looking for the big decal on your truck, "Sponsored by DeWalt"

I wonder if I write a story, embelished of course, about the "trail fix" using all of the Dewalt cordless tools, if we could get a few sets out of them )

I think if you throw in something how it helped save someone's life, especially a young child in need of their medicine, it may work

[Ric]

and the 18v cordless Impact

I forgot about that one, I kept looking for the big decal on your truck, "Sponsored by DeWalt"

I wonder if I write a story, embelished of course, about the "trail fix" using all of the Dewalt cordless tools, if we could get a few sets out of them )

It's worth a try...Everyone is looking for a cool story about the use of their tools!!!

[Alec W]

I got a 36 volt DeWALT today and it will defiantly be part of the recovery equipment. I might have to invest in a grinder and reciprocating saw. I’ll have to think of a project to help justify it with “her indoors” though

[H2Blondie]

Alec, I've heard those work well when installing dishwashers on rainy days when you're not on the trail!

[PhilD]

Yeah, you really need a 36v cordless hammer drill to install a washing machine

Makes me want to hide my 12v cordless drill in shame

[Alec W]

Yeah, you really need a 36v cordless hammer drill to install a washing machine

YES