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BT1982

Jul 18, 2023 6:52 PM

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BT1982Jul 18, 2023 6:52 PM

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Quote from morbie

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The economy isn't as bad as the original poster said but it isn't amazing either. Inflation is a big problem and even if we get goods inflation under control (which seems to be happening) housing is still a big problem.

But yea, don't judge the economy buy deep discounts at retail stores

Yes, housing is the big problem. Mostly because of too many local regulations on building an landlording. But that's been true for a couple of decades. In the context of the last few decades, this economy is great.

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BT1982

Jul 18, 2023 6:58 PM

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BT1982Jul 18, 2023 6:58 PM

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Quote from ansonvs

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Come on, man. What is the correlation between "too strong and too low" with the inflation? Inflation means too much printed money and less things to buy. They raises interest to reduce the circulating money. Plain and simple to reduce inflation.

This is actually an easy question to answer. When the economy is strong and unemployment is low, wages go up as companies compete for workers. That drives up the cost of production which is a major factor in inflation.

Of course it's also a good thing when wages go up. But your claim that printing money causes inflation is just flat wrong - printing money CAN lead to inflation, sure, if people go out and spend that money and try tdhuy more goods or services than are being produced (which definitely happened post covid since supply chains were wildly mismatched to the goods and services people were trying to buy. But if supply chains are able to cope, or people just don't spend the money that got printed, then no, inflation doesn't occur.

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Hartage

Jul 18, 2023 7:25 PM

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HartageJul 18, 2023 7:25 PM

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Quote from hosser

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I think you forgot to turn friendly fire off.

Enemy, friend, after a while they all look the same don't they ? Lol, or maybe I need glasses... anyway... incoming !

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Hartage

Jul 18, 2023 7:28 PM

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HartageJul 18, 2023 7:28 PM

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Quote from BT1982

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This is comment is so wrong it is amazing. The economy is booming - unemployment is at a 50 year low, and consumption is at a high. Local retail has been suffering from competition with online retailers for years, but even local retail is doing better now than it was a few years ago. Further the U.S. (which is what's relevant for this post), is doing better than basically any other developed economy in the world.

I agree with your last statement, about us doing better than the rest of the developed world. But, that's about it. It's ok to disagree though, we all will know the truth in hindsight sooner or later.

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ScrottoBaggins

Jul 18, 2023 7:30 PM

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ScrottoBagginsJul 18, 2023 7:30 PM

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Quote from pacol250

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Can't decide between the brushless 8-tool set or the brushless compact 6-tool set... 🤔

Either is fine, just stick with brushless. I got the compact HP drill and I love it vs my standard ryobi - so much stronger, yet easier to fit in tight spots. I will only buy the HP line from now on...

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AD211

Jul 18, 2023 8:18 PM

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AD211Jul 18, 2023 8:18 PM

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Quote from SquirtTortuga

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If you can use it, buy it now. If you don't need it, don't buy it.

Don't second guess and worry about kicking yourself over 10 bucks later.

Thanks man. What if I only truly need the drill, while the driver/multi tool/recip saw/circ saw are nice to but not need to haves? I got super lucky and snagged the Ryobi brushless hammer drill + 2 2AH batteries for $80 clearance. This 8 tool is better, right? Does one need a driver for at home beginner woodworking and maybe replacing drywall?

Edit: for reference, I have a brushless 6.5 inch circular saw and ROS I got last yr, and the newer router from Ryobi days.

Last edited by AD211 July 18, 2023 at 01:23 PM.

Intranetusa

Jul 18, 2023 8:18 PM

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IntranetusaJul 18, 2023 8:18 PM

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Does anyone have a free shipping promo code? I have $100-$200+ in my cart and it still charges me shipping. You'd think they would apply free shipping over a certain dollar amount like almost every other retailer...

Last edited by Intranetusa July 18, 2023 at 02:00 PM.

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DanishCookies

Jul 18, 2023 8:19 PM

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DanishCookiesJul 18, 2023 8:19 PM

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Ordered all per your instructions. Thanks for the information!

Quote from BeAuMaN

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https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/product/P20310

This 2 tool combo of the pole saw + pruning saw + 2AH battery + charger is at about the lowest price it's been. The big draw of this is that they're both oil-free designs, so you don't need to worry about them leaking everywhere. I own the polesaw but missed out on getting the smaller saw. Polesaw works great and I like being able to just store it without worrying about leaking oil. While it does work well, I'll say that the chain isn't the highest quality. It may be worth upgrading the chain to some sort of Oregon chain in the future (though I have yet to do that yet).

For storage of the polesaw, I'd recommend this greenworks polesaw bag: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ID8838Q

It fits it just right. You can find another bag; this specific bag the zippers could be better but they work well enough.

The blade on the polesaw has a real crappy plastic scabbard on the blade; seems to only exist for shipping and is disposable. You can get one of these and it gives it a nice cheap cover:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GMCRMC7

That one fit just perfectly, but you can find 8" plastic chainsaw scabbards from other sellers.

With the bag and the scabbard, I can store the polesaw safely in the bag and just keep it in the closet. That's the value of the oil-free design imo is being able to store it anywhere really, and I like being able to keep it in the bag ready to go since I can just throw it in car and assemble it on site.

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morbie

Jul 18, 2023 9:13 PM

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morbieJul 18, 2023 9:13 PM

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We'll have to agree to disagree about local regs being the main reason why housing is so expensive

Quote from BT1982

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Yes, housing is the big problem. Mostly because of too many local regulations on building an landlording. But that's been true for a couple of decades. In the context of the last few decades, this economy is great.

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ansonvs

Jul 18, 2023 9:27 PM

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ansonvsJul 18, 2023 9:27 PM

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Quote from BT1982

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This is actually an easy question to answer. When the economy is strong and unemployment is low, wages go up as companies compete for workers. That drives up the cost of production which is a major factor in inflation.

Of course it's also a good thing when wages go up. But your claim that printing money causes inflation is just flat wrong - printing money CAN lead to inflation, sure, if people go out and spend that money and try tdhuy more goods or services than are being produced (which definitely happened post covid since supply chains were wildly mismatched to the goods and services people were trying to buy. But if supply chains are able to cope, or people just don't spend the money that got printed, then no, inflation doesn't occur.

Economic rule 101: supply equals demand. More demand, less supply is inflation. Wages, cost., whatever... are just a sum of demand and supply. Gov printed a ton of money, two trillion to give free to people just stayed home. To get that balloon money out of ,market., it will take years. That how socialist countries collapsed.

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Intranetusa

Jul 18, 2023 9:39 PM

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IntranetusaJul 18, 2023 9:39 PM

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Quote from BT1982

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This is actually an easy question to answer. When the economy is strong and unemployment is low, wages go up as companies compete for workers. That drives up the cost of production which is a major factor in inflation.

Of course it's also a good thing when wages go up. But your claim that printing money causes inflation is just flat wrong - printing money CAN lead to inflation, sure, if people go out and spend that money and try tdhuy more goods or services than are being produced (which definitely happened post covid since supply chains were wildly mismatched to the goods and services people were trying to buy. But if supply chains are able to cope, or people just don't spend the money that got printed, then no, inflation doesn't occur.

Quote from ansonvs

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Economic rule 101: supply equals demand. More demand, less supply is inflation. Wages, cost., whatever... are just a sum of demand and supply. Gov printed a ton of money, two trillion to give free to people just stayed home. To get that balloon money out of ,market., it will take years. That how socialist countries collapsed.

Inflation doesn't come from one single factor but money printing is certainly a major contributor

Inflation comes from a combination of too much money printing within a short time, crazy low interest rates (which encourages cheap borrowing and spending), underbuilding of houses due to various factors, Russia disruption grain production with its invasion of Ukraine, COVID supply chain disruptions, recent viruses that killed livestock animals, etc.

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elizabethbennet

Jul 18, 2023 10:05 PM

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elizabethbennetJul 18, 2023 10:05 PM

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One of the worst customer service experience for a long time....

Not only they messed up my order from previous deal due to out of stock and unable to fulfilled my order, they did not refund back to my CC. I had to call them few times with a very long wait asking for my refund. That lady always picked up the phone was very rude with very bad attitude.(If you don't like your job then just quit, why bother?). I'm still waiting for my refund.....what a hassle

Never again....

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AD211

Jul 18, 2023 10:05 PM

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AD211Jul 18, 2023 10:05 PM

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Guys, let's stop the dumbass arguments about the economy. It was funny for a while as someone that works in that field/industry, but it's not only annoying bc most of you are talking out of your ass or in technicalities to prove your flawed points, it's totally off topic. This about getting a badass deal on some tools, not your personal beliefs on economics with a side of politics

Last edited by AD211 July 18, 2023 at 03:20 PM.

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johndoe35

Jul 18, 2023 10:40 PM

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johndoe35Jul 18, 2023 10:40 PM

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Quote from morbie

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That 8 tool brushless set for $340 would be pretty much all a homeowner would need and then some

a few more saws, reciprocating, chain, and the almighty miter saw would be nice.

UniqueDime9033

Jul 19, 2023 2:23 AM

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UniqueDime9033Jul 19, 2023 2:23 AM

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Quote from AD211

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Thanks man. What if I only truly need the drill, while the driver/multi tool/recip saw/circ saw are nice to but not need to haves? I got super lucky and snagged the Ryobi brushless hammer drill + 2 2AH batteries for $80 clearance. This 8 tool is better, right? Does one need a driver for at home beginner woodworking and maybe replacing drywall?

Edit: for reference, I have a brushless 6.5 inch circular saw and ROS I got last yr, and the newer router from Ryobi days.

You could always sell off the tools you don't want. That said, don't fall into the trap of just buying "because it's such a good deal" if you don't really need it.

Most comments I've seen from people with both of the brushless circ saws are that they tend to use the 6 1/2 in more anyway and they drag out the 7 1/4 in just to say they've used it lol. Also haven't heard particularly good things about the recip.

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