Newbie: tips on how to start?

The two aren't mutually exclusive; in fact, the latter is a subset of the former.

The word "forum" has been around far longer than the internet, or computers, or even electricity. It refers to any "place" which exists for discussion.

On the internet, that includes newsgroups, mailing lists, and IRC channels, as well as Web-based fora (or "forums" for people who don't believe in etymology).

I have rarely ever been where it was difficult to get AC for a regular saw, so by the time I needed one again, the batteries would be bad.

A short cord is easier to get in your way. You need the cord behind you as you cut, so you can pull it behind the saw. I've seen a lot of people run it the other direction, and cut it.

Come on, John. It's what they're best at. ;-)

Street corners have very poor bandwidth, or data retention. :)

So is life.

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It's not usually difficult to get AC for my cordless drills, either. It's very convenient that I don't have to, though. OTOH, cordless saws are more marginal, but the later models are still useful. Like I said, I use mine to cut down sheet goods, though I just bought a more precise (corded) saw for this purpose.

Many times the getting an extension cord out and putting it away is more hassle than the rest of the "project" (e.g. hanging pictures or curtain rods). Cordless tools are great for these small "projects".

The only cord I've cut recently was on my router. I cut it as I was putting the router down after a cut. I don't even think it was spinning when I sliced the cord, though that didn't stop it from sparking. :-/

I thought the cord had a special molded strain relief so I ordered the exact replacement. Turns out that the strain relief just slipped over an ordinary line cord; a $35 lesson.

The Usenet has a lot of bandwidth, but no information to retain. ;-)

I have 100' extension cords hanging on the walls of the shops, right next to the doors. I leave them plugged in, and just lift off the number of loops I need. They are about 5' per loop so it's easy to see what I need. I generally use the cordless drills to work on computers, and the regular drills for most other work. Like the 1/2" hammer drill with a 1" masonry bit. :)

I have been able to remove some molded on strain reliefs by cutting off the wire and pulling it out of the jacket, then rolling the strain relief across the bench while pressing down. Generally, if you can break a small area loose, a few drops of water or alcohol will seep intp the cracks and allow you to seperate the rest of the jacket.

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Maybe, but no one archives all of the forums. :)

The only corded drill I own is a 1/2" hammer drill. I have ten cordless ones, though.

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Not even the Greek ones.

One for every room in the house?

They accumulate. ;-) Actually, I included both driver/drills.

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They are too busy, getting drunk.

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...and having their way with DimBulb.