Jelly
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| 07 Apr 2009 06:44 PM |
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I'm on the verge of having to buy a bunch of various power tools. Are there any considerations here regarding keeping it green?
I suppose one could try to recycle tools by buying them second hand. But used tools often don't perform very well.
Renting is an option but gets expensive real quick.
Any other ideas?
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glenfotre
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| 07 Apr 2009 07:32 PM |
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Try re-manufactured tools that have been rebuilt by and guaranteed by the original manufacturer! |
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ICFconstruction
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| 07 Apr 2009 07:47 PM |
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I would bet corded tools are greener than cordless, because of the batteries and all. |
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aardvarcus
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| 08 Apr 2009 11:25 AM |
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Like you said, the greenest way would be to buy used tools. As far as performance goes, check pawn shops on fridays. There are a lot of consturction guys getting laid off on friday that are going and dumping their like new tools for some extra cash to pay the bills.
If you still don't want to go used, buy a high quality tool that will last for some time, and take care of it. That will be much greener than a bunch of cheapo tools that you will be replacing periodically. Lastly, ICF is right, corded tools are greener, but sometimes not very convienent (really depends on the specific tool). |
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richntiff
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| 08 Apr 2009 11:29 AM |
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Pawn shops, garage sales, auctions for used tools. I'd be leery of buying used cordless tools though - you don't know how they were treated.
Lastly, I do have to point out that Hitachi makes green tools. DeWalt makes yellow tools, Milwaukee makes red tools. Sorry :-) |
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Dan Morrison
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| 14 Apr 2009 10:03 AM |
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Don't buy crappy tools that will break down quickly and end up in a landfill. Re-manufactured tools are a great idea. I've got a Milwaukee jigsaw that I bought re-manufactured about 15 years ago and it's still a top notch tool. My only complaint is that it has a cord. Cordless tools are so much more convenient (especially in small rooms -- like when remodeling a bathroom).
Recycle your batteries and get a solar battery charger.
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Polycore
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| 16 Apr 2009 05:06 PM |
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I agree that purchasing used tools is a green option, but I am reluctant to agree that older tools will use less energy (cordless or with cords). Think about that 1970's fridge in the landfill ... we could save it from the landfill, but at what cost. New appliances are created to be more efficient in power consumption. You could probably run 10 new fridge’s on the same amount of energy needed for the yellow 1970's fridge. The same concept could apply with older power tools.
Don't be afraid to buy a used hammer at a garage sale, but you might want to think twice about a 25-year-old table saw. If you buy high quality power tools, they should last a long time and have a warranty if they break. This will probably be the safest option, while still keeping our environment in mind.
If all else fails Hitachi makes green tools ;) |
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woulfcc
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| 19 Apr 2009 01:11 PM |
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I got to say I have had real good luck with used tools. Reman. is the way I go.
I do try them out befor if at garage sale or pawn shop. I bought a old tabel saw (20 year old) and they do not make them like they that any more. Heavey and acurate, but not portable.
( Kawasaki has green and black tools also)
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aardvarcus
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| 20 Apr 2009 01:01 PM |
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Get your tools and bring them to me, I'll make them green. Only downside is I will have to charge a small fee. (Hey, I got to cover the cost of the paint) |
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