In Addition to Bikes Who Builds What
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21 Dec 2015 07:44
Yeah, I know, I'm a traitor. I bought Ryobi.
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21 Dec 2015 08:19pete greek1 wrote: d2h63eb2pfd6qj.cloudfront.net/shared_ima...V_set.gif?1423704172
I seem to remember someone buying a set of Kawasaki power tools and had them fall apart almost immediately...seems like they are made in China and Kawasaki merely licensed the name.

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Re: In Addition to Bikes Who Builds What
21 Dec 2015 08:51
Now that makes me feel better. I've used Ryobi tools for 20 years. They don't wear out but you can't get the batteries.
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21 Dec 2015 08:56Mcdroid wrote:pete greek1 wrote: d2h63eb2pfd6qj.cloudfront.net/shared_ima...V_set.gif?1423704172
I seem to remember someone buying a set of Kawasaki power tools and had them fall apart almost immediately...seems like they are made in China and Kawasaki merely licensed the name.[/quote
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Re: In Addition to Bikes Who Builds What
21 Dec 2015 09:07
Right you are, McDroid,, they're made in China
Smart move by the traitor, Steve,
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: In Addition to Bikes Who Builds What
21 Dec 2015 10:23
So much for brand loyalty. :whistle:
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21 Dec 2015 11:12
Trout Lures.
1/2/16, I'm ready. R
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1/2/16, I'm ready. R
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21 Dec 2015 12:07 - 21 Dec 2015 12:08swest wrote: Was this a thread about members or manufacturers? I'd like to see what our members build.
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Buildings, on property... along with other things.
Started by putting an extension on the shed. Gotta park the mowers... and other yard equipment, somewhere outta the rain!
Greenhouse...
Hoophouse...
Chickencoop...
Bike barn/covered storage...
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...and finally, a shop that allows me to work on/around the house... and gets those tools outta the garage, bike central.
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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
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91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
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Re: In Addition to Bikes Who Builds What
21 Dec 2015 12:24
Very nice.
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23 Dec 2015 05:45rrsmsw9999 wrote: Trout Lures.
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Re: In Addition to Bikes Who Builds What
23 Dec 2015 05:54
Always build cool things for others but none for me. 
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