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@@jugflyer8739 I should have opened it to show. I also am not sure the holes on the secondary grip pad were lined up. I just need to slow down a little.

@jugflyer8739 Double checked, the holes for dust removal were blocked because I did not align them properly, so the dust box was empty, of course.

@dyer2cycle Thanks for the feedback. I will say that Ryobi is really meant for the weekend warrior or DIY guy. Abuse is also something Ryobi isn't going to withstand. My experience is different, but I'm glad you found something that works well for you. I'm impressed with the Hercules, and that is supposed to be their professional line.

@@JoeTheDIY Don't get me wrong, I have owned a LOT of Ryobi stuff...in the beginning, and for a long time, they were by far the best "bang for your buck"..gradually, they have become not that anymore, there are better budget or value-minded options out there...the HF Hercules and Bauer stuff, Kobalt, sometimes even Ridged, possibly even Hart, come to mind. Ryobi's prices started rising substantially, as well as the prices of their batteries.The all-black batteries that are usually the ones "on sale" aren't nearly as good as their black-and-silver ones, which are rather pricey. Also, their obsolete battery format and attachment system needs to be updated, it made sense for them to stick to the same platform for a while, for backward compatibility, but it's now past time for them to move on. The big mega-amp hour batteries we have now are quite heavy, and too much for the weak "pod" battery attachment system with it's 2 approximately 1-inch long clips on each side that hold it on...a slide-on and click battery system is much superior.The green recip saws that died prematurely, and one was a newer "brushless" model, were in "moderate" use, not something that should have been considered "abuse"...the old blue Ryobi ones I had previously, even though they were clunky, held up better than the green ones...

@dyer2cycle I see your point, and it is valid in many cases. Rigid and Kobalt are aimed at the prosumer, so I get they might be better than any DIY focused brand, with a few exceptions, and with a price increase. Hart is hit and miss, but a good DIY brand, same as Ryobi. They're not inexpensive either, and you don't see sales much on Hart. Number of tools in a battery platform is also a consideration. I look forward to an expanded Hercules line.

@Charliemmafan I agree. My first time using them, changed my outlook.

@notkeith123 Awesome! I just saw a lot of 20 volt tools marked down to $20 today alao.

@@rmmccarthy1240 I mean, I'll give it a go.

@@keegannash7410 Yes. It felt like a better quality light.

@sueannprewitt9549 Yes, it will cut hardwood as well as the MDF wood I was cutting. I used an abrasive disc which can be used for several different materials such as wood, PVC, etc. One comes with the tool, along with a disc meant for metal, and another meant for tile or stone.

I have 3 different versions from Bauer and I have this exact one from Hercules and I think they're all awesome and I wish I got them sooner actually.

sound got real quiet with the wind there for a bit..

Yeah I need to use the little mic with the fuzzy thingy on it when there's wind.

@supreme84x I did later. It will move sawdust, but nothing beyond a small amount of pea sized gravel on smooth surface.

Agreed, sometimes that right angle is tough to get to also. Sometimes you can't really get a lot of torque on a stubby hand tool.

@@patriciasummers8881 Thank you! I have been slacking on getting new videos out, but every time I get something like this, it emphasizes that I need to get things edited and out there.

@@ConquerorAR It's advertised as variable Speed 5,000 to 25,000 RPM.

Unfortunately they're not all exactly the same. Quality control on free tools aren't superior. 😊

It seems there are mixed reviews out there as they use multiple manufacturers and plants in different locations for different tools.

That's great! Thanks for adding that. I thought that would be exactly what this might be great for. It's no fun running those screws in by hand.

Agreed. A 12 volt in any brand has to be better for wood. These 4v tools are great for running screws in where it's simple, like threaded furniture assembly, or air vent installation. Easier than by hand.

That's odd. When Tested on Project Farm, the bits were mid good, but the adapters were among the better ones.

4ah HP battery. They last longer, but I don't see a power difference. I can't wait to see what the Edge batteries do.

There's a learning curve on doing that correctly. I definitely need sharpening stones.

Well spotted. That's what the channel is about, learning. I figured that out, but it took some practice.

I am sort of a beginner still, at least it feels like it. I'm curious about that. The paper carver, though seems like a very good tool for c9ntrolled detailed work. The ease of use is also very nice.

A little more came back to me after making this video. You are absolutely right. It's just practice.

I wish I'd had a DeWalt to test, but all of these were inexpensive, so that's one minor consolation.

@@JoeTheDIY it's exactly the same as you got but less bits and it's a max fit instead

You are absolutely right ✅️ Excellent choice!

@@JoeTheDIY I cut up a 6" hardwood tree branch with it using a warrior demo blade with inserted just to try it out. Holy smokes, this thing is a BEAST ! Didn't even drop a bar on the 5ah battery.

Yes, I have no use for 12v when I can get 20v for not much more money...if I had to hold a tool above my head for a substantial amount of time using it, I might look at the 12v for weight savings, provided I didn't really need the extra power of the 20v...just about any other situation, though, I want the 20v for sure...

@@dyer2cycle It balances in your hand quite well. I ripped up 4 sheets of 3/4" plywood with it last week and the one handed operation really paid off. I doubt I will ever use my sawzall again, this thing is quite user friendly and no slouch when it comes to power.

There's a lever in backs, and a fine tuner on the top side. I figured that out after reading instructions 😅

It has been on sale off and on like most of the 4v line. Timing is everything.

Your generosity of spirit is welcome. I wish there was a bit more grace since I'm rather new at producing content, so be kind. I will make sure to cite my sources and include photos in the future if possible. I do all of my own editing, so it takes a lot, and I do miss things. Also if something seems awkward I will cut it, and probably won't re-film if I'm pressed for time. That may make content seem incomplete at times. The "these are your weapons" issue was accurate. It was a sign, there was a photo, it was a real stamp on the tool according to one of my sources, and I will make sure to cite sources if I can in the description at some point. My dates may be slightly off, I will double check though and cite my sources. I was excited to have some vintage tools, and did some cursory research, and was excited about presenting what I found out. The history is fascinating. Thanks for the scrutiny.

Hi, Yeah, between the actual mechanics of producing a video and coming up with new, interesting and accurate content can't be easy. The initiative is admirable, but the flip side is that once something is put on the web lots of people automatically take it for gospel (they "researched" it LOL) and it's hard to undo the misinformation. That is the motor for my comments. Your vid is actually linked from a P&C tool collecting website that I would have thought the moderator of might have given you or at least the members a heads up as to the questionable content. I apologize for the lack of "grace". Good luck.

@troy5731 Thank you. Criticism is welcome. I do go through material quickly as I was a History major. It's easy to be tempted by a single source without confirmation, so I am happy to be held to account for not getting it right, but this interaction does highlight the need for proper citation and being thorough.

I think it might be a bit much, especially with the RPMs involved. Better to pull off one section/piece at a time, if possible, chemically strip, scrape, use a random orbital sander with a 220 grit paper, and re-mount each piece. That's super time consuming, but would cause the least damage.

You mean Hercules, or is there really a Hurricane brand? If there is, I'd like to see and compare one.

There is a separate set of drill bits that do have hex shanks. For most drill bits you'll need a regular drill chuck. There are adapters out there though.

Yes. The alcohol takes it off even when dry.

Ok, that makes sense. Thank you for knowing and finding that.

You can put one hand on the handle and the other on the ratchet direction changer and pull while wiggling. It'll come out and then you have to take a "c" clip off the end of the 1/4 inch extension. Then put the black direction changer back in the handle. You'll be able to change out the extensions after that.

@@SaltyMike396 Gotcha. That helps. The very end is still sticking out of the case as I look over on my bench. Haha

I would love to add that.

@@JoeTheDIY I have the Wiha VDE set and the XXL Wera set. Both are well engineered!

@@peterryan7340 Solid professional tools for sure. I can't wait to start pitting all of these against each other once the intro series gets into the testing phase.

Good question. I have used a charger for a cell phone, which works, and also a 30 watt charger, usually meant for a chrome book. They both work, but the 30 watt charger completes the charge a little more quickly. This makes me think that the battery itself limits the rate of charging.

@@JoeTheDIY ok, thanks for the information friend. ✌️😎

@@JoeTheDIY ok, thanks for the information friend. ✌️😎

So far it has worked great. I picked up knee pads, and they help me get into the right position on the creeper without too much effort.

Exactly! Nothing super high quality, but still versatile.