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Ive been a big fan of evolution power tools for a while now and like their innovative approach to cutting metal with the familiarity and cost of wood cutting saws.
I bought this unit a few weeks ago and have been truly impressed with its performance
This is a UK brand saw and is offered in multiple voltage and frequency options to suit what ever country you are in.
Evolution RAGEB 7-1/4 in. Multi-purpose Circular Saw is capable of cutting steel, aluminum, wood with nails in and plastics with just one blade. When cutting steel, the RAGEB cuts cold, no coolant is required. Because the material is cold it can be handled and worked on immediately. A combination of a hi-torque motor and gearbox, heavy duty construction and ultra high grade TCT blade enables the RAGEB to cut materials which simply weren’t possible before. A blade can cut up to 165 ft. of 1/4 in. mild steel before a replacement is required. Includes Evolution’s 3 year warranty.
Multi-purpose; cuts steel, aluminum, wood and plastics
1200-Watt/10 Amp motor
3900 RPM no load
Compact and portable
Bevel tilt from 0 degrees-45 degrees
Includes 7-1/4 in. RAGE multi-purpose cutting blade, 24 teeth
20 mm blade arbor
Optional specialty blade available for masonry cutting
A mobile solution to cut metal in the field
Includes Evolution’s 3 year limited warranty
Here are some pictures of me easily cutting thru .060″ steel
use a 4-5/16″ off set for the left side of the saw to setup your fence.
This saw does the job of a full metal shear all at 1/15th the cost and 1/15 the size
Men, feel free to forward this to your personal Santa (Wife, Parents, siblings etc).
Safe bet, most dudes like power tools.
One of the best bet / useful tools is a cordless drill & driver set. DeWalt is one of the leaders in the industry, used by professional contractors & is a brand known for it’s quality. the 20V Lithium Ion / Brushless setup is very powerful & long lasting.
I’ve used / owned Dremel products since 1991 and its one of my most used power tools in the shop.
Dremel 4300 variable speed multi tool is one of those things that you don’t know how you got by before you had one.
The included carbide wheels can easily cut thru Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Wood & even Steel rods
The sanding drums can profile wood & foam to a desired shape or even prep metal for welding and bonding.
The bell housing can turn this tool into a mini router.
list goes on & on.
an older video but a good intro to Dremel
and a video of the Dremel in action.
Very clever item, a magnetic wrist band, perfect for holding bolts, screws & nuts on an installation. this one is a #1 best seller on Amazon
Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff,
Cancel out the noise but still be able to hear the important stuff.
Perfect for the Rifle range, running power tools or even mowing the lawn.
Gorich Cut resistant gloves, great for avoiding trips to the ER
An Excellent alternative to taking out a small mortgage to buy a Go Pro Hero Black. 4K recording, remote control & cell phone app control along with multiple rigging brackets open up all kinds of action recording possibilities.
To see the EK7000 Action Cam in action here is a dash cam video I made driving down the Martin Highway 714 in South Florida
Asus is my go to brand when it comes to serious computer hardware, this heavy duty lab top is perfect for the gamer or the business on the go type.
To see what the ROG brand is all about check out
Sandisk 500gb solid state drive (SSD)
SSD’s offer ultra fast load & transfer times, longer life & higher durability over older mechanical hard drives. Can be used as a boot able C drive or a Data drive.
Lets not forget Drones, (multi rotors)
The Blade Nano QX ready to fly is still one of the best options to get into a rugged / high quality quad copter that will teach you the piloting skills to take on larger, more expensive & more fragile machines.
Works in doors & out
You can even bind it to a Specktrum Transmitter (including modules that plug into Futaba & JR)
A Flite Test video running the Nano QX thru its paces
Ready to step up your game and jump into FPV racing?
Looking for a plug and play / ready to fly solution?
The Arris X Speed 280 quad racer can be the answer, using standard XT60 plugs for a 4S battery & 5.8 Ghz FPV channels add your favorite lipo & FPV googles of choice and you are off to the races.
If plug and play is not your thing and you want to bust out the soldering Iron the LHI 220 quad racer kit can be the answer.
To see what all this quad racing is about check out this video
The thing that started it all, all the way back in 1991 AND THEY STILL MAKE IT
Scott brought the Dash L39 Albatross over to the hanger & showed videos from his Reno runs
The team also rigged up a 360º active camera where you can move your view while watching the video by moving your mobile device or click and drag with your mouse. Very impressive technology & great footage of Lake O from the L39.
Bud put on a demo on the RV3 elevator repair covering riveting & aluminum cutting.
For readers of the Composites book the following page has been setup to aid with the content of this book along with select product listings & Projects geared to the target audience of this book.
Good alternative to a welding jacket for hot / humid environments
Beats getting nasty arc burns & looking like you went to the beach with out sun screen.
This pair of Lincoln Electric black slip-on welding sleeves protect the arms from welding spatter and heat. They are made from 100% flame resistant material for protection and lightweight at 9 ounces per square yard. Elastic cuffs at each end offer protection from spatter and hold the sleeves in place. Sleeve length is 21 inches.
For readers of the popular TIG welding book the following page has been setup to aid with the content of this book along with select product listings geared to the target audience of this book.
A real useful tool when getting in tight areas where the Dremel main body would prevent access.
Dremel 575D Right Angle Attachment For Dremel Rotary Tool Quickly And Easily Converts Your Dremel Rotary Tool To A Right Angle Tool. This Accessory Will Enhance The Versatility Of Your Dremel Tools Allowing You To Get Into Hard-To-Reach Areas. It Also Makes Your Existing Tool More Comfortable To Use. The Right Angle Attachment Will Handle A Full 30,000 Rpm This Attachment Comes Complete With A Drive Adapter So No Additional Parts Are Required. The Right Angle Attachment Is Ergonomically Designed To Provide Smooth, Cool Running Performance. The Compact Size Makes It Ideal For Working Inside Cabinets, Drawers Or Castings.Multi-Tool Not Included.
Gould Aero 