Ribh's D'Coopage

[LozzyR]

I would buy at least a cordless drill/screwdriver with a bunch of standard tools for simple jobs. Eg like this one:
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It saves me a lot of time and asking for a stronger arm.

I built up my own toolkit, because I got sick of looking for hubby’s tools when I needed something!

 

[MaryJanet]

The cordless drill was a game-changer for me. Now I'm willing to try all the power tools, even the chainsaw!

 

[RoyalChick]

The cordless drill was a game-changer for me. Now I'm willing to try all the power tools, even the chainsaw!

That was my experience too. I hesitated and then got a cordless drill and haven’t looked back. It is still my favorite tool but I like my saw too.
I am still a bit intimidated at the thought of a chain saw.

 

[Ribh]

I would buy at least a cordless drill/screwdriver with a bunch of standard tools for simple jobs. Eg like this one:
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It saves me a lot of time and asking for a stronger arm.

The trouble is I have used them & they wreck havoc on my wrists. If I can't use a hand tool then it has to go to someone else. My wrists are killing me today & all I was doing yesterday was twisting nuts into bolts. I know my limitations & a chainsaw is definitly beyond me!

 

[fuentemoon]

I have lots of tools, and hand/wrist issues too, I have to be very careful. There are however very small lightweight electric screwdrivers that you might find handy, i inherited one from my mother in law, its from a "ladies tool set." I hate the connotation, but the tool is useful!

 

[fuentemoon]

C battery for scale

 

[Ribh]

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I'll look round. I'm used to the stuff the tradies use.

 

[LozzyR]

That was my experience too. I hesitated and then got a cordless drill and haven’t looked back. It is still my favorite tool but I like my saw too.
I am still a bit intimidated at the thought of a chain saw.

I do have a mitre (drop) saw, which is handy. Not battery-operated though.

 

[Ribh]

For those of you who have never seen a quintessential Aussie chicken run, I give you my neighbour's. Aussies will recognise it immediately.

And here's my afternoon visitor checking it out...​

 

[MaryJanet]

That was my experience too. I hesitated and then got a cordless drill and haven’t looked back. It is still my favorite tool but I like my saw too.
I am still a bit intimidated at the thought of a chain saw.

Safety is of extreme importance when chainsawing and that includes proper maintenance of the saw and chain.