I guess this is a good problem to have?
We are moving overseas in a few months and my desire to continue woodworking has not waned. I know I can't bring my big tools but I want to have some tools. The problem is electricity in pretty much the rest of the world is 220V and 50Hz--at least where we're going it is. If it were 60Hz, I wouldn't be so concerned because I will be getting some step down converters. However, I can't do anything about the frequency. I've read that the lower frequency eventually kills tools (maybe heat?). There are some tools I'd love to bring with me like my Domino, Dewalt tracksaw, and Bosch router but these are 60Hz. My Bosch jigsaw, Skilsaw, and Dewalt recip saw are dual frequency so I can bring them.
Assuming we like this new life, we'll probably be abroad for 10 years. I'd hate to cause an early demise to my tools, but I'm thinking some use is better than no use, right? I have also considered going all cordless to reduce space and because the chargers are dual voltage/frequency, but that's a big chunk of change to make the switch. I do use handtools, but I have no desire to do that for everything--it's bad enough I have to give up my jointer/planer.
Anyway, what to do?
We are moving overseas in a few months and my desire to continue woodworking has not waned. I know I can't bring my big tools but I want to have some tools. The problem is electricity in pretty much the rest of the world is 220V and 50Hz--at least where we're going it is. If it were 60Hz, I wouldn't be so concerned because I will be getting some step down converters. However, I can't do anything about the frequency. I've read that the lower frequency eventually kills tools (maybe heat?). There are some tools I'd love to bring with me like my Domino, Dewalt tracksaw, and Bosch router but these are 60Hz. My Bosch jigsaw, Skilsaw, and Dewalt recip saw are dual frequency so I can bring them.
Assuming we like this new life, we'll probably be abroad for 10 years. I'd hate to cause an early demise to my tools, but I'm thinking some use is better than no use, right? I have also considered going all cordless to reduce space and because the chargers are dual voltage/frequency, but that's a big chunk of change to make the switch. I do use handtools, but I have no desire to do that for everything--it's bad enough I have to give up my jointer/planer.
Anyway, what to do?
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