Author Topic: What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today? (Read 270440 times)

ChuckS · « **Reply #1170 on:** December 21, 2022, 05:47 PM »

You're right, JINRO. The CT26 is not good enough for those machines.

I use my DC with an auto switch for my SawStop - https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/dust-collection/parts-and-accessories/63013-ivac-automatic-vacuum-switch?item=03J6210

So there is no need to turn on the DC separately. When the SawStop is turned on, the DC and the shop vac (for the overarm dust collection) also come onboard, with three tools working at the same time.

JINRO · « **Reply #1171 on:** December 21, 2022, 05:59 PM »

Quote from: ChuckS on December 21, 2022, 05:47 PM

You're right, JINRO. The CT26 is not good enough for those machines.

I use my DC with an auto switch for my SawStop - https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/dust-collection/parts-and-accessories/63013-ivac-automatic-vacuum-switch?item=03J6210

So there is no need to turn on the DC separately. When the SawStop is turned on, the DC and the shop vac (for the overarm dust collection) also come onboard, with three tools working at the same time.

Awesome! This switch seems to be much reasonable for my need. This will save me extra step to turn on the DC whenever it's in use. Thanks!!!

JINRO · « **Reply #1172 on:** December 21, 2022, 06:02 PM »

Quote from: Packard on December 21, 2022, 05:44 PM

Get the dimensions for the plastic bag. You will find 6 mil thick pclear plastic bags from Uline and others for less than Jet charges.

Perfect! I'll look into buying them separately! I'm also thinking about adding ~55gal can. But we will see

Packard · « **Reply #1173 on:** December 22, 2022, 09:34 AM »

I bought one of those switches, but I forgot that I had my electrician change my table saw over to 220 volts, so I was not able to use it as my dust collector is 120 volts.

ChuckS · « **Reply #1174 on:** December 22, 2022, 10:45 AM »

The iVac switch is the only auto-switch I could find that provides two 15A power sources simultaneously, not one 15A source for two outlets. I have three iVacs in my shop, one for the table saw, one for the Kapex, and one for the drill press/sanding station. I really enjoy the convenience (and protection in terms of instant dust collection and lighting) the switches offer.

ChuckS · « **Reply #1175 on:** December 24, 2022, 01:15 PM »

Quote from: Packard on December 22, 2022, 09:34 AM

I bought one of those switches, but I forgot that I had my electrician change my table saw over to 220 volts, so I was not able to use it as my dust collector is 120 volts.

Not sure if this will allow you to turn on the dust collector with the table saw automatically:

https://www.ivacswitch.com/ivac-pro-auto-sensor/

The iVAC site is full of products and solutions. but the info. and multiple links included make it hard to digest for a layman like me. If they can use more diagrams or illustrations to present their products and uses, I'm sure I'll benefit from more of their offers. For now, I can only use their switch boxes.

I also came across on Amazon (but not on the iVAC site) this relevant info. about the iVAC switch boxes:

What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today?

Edit - Just found this more useful explanation about their various products (start from 2:10):

hdv · « **Reply #1176 on:** December 24, 2022, 02:17 PM »

I have been looking at this great dowel maker for some time now. Today they had a nice 10% discount on everything at Fine Tools (Dieter Schmidt), which was the perfect excuse for me to finally give in and buy it.

This system is flexible with adapters from 6 up to 26 mm and a cutting iron that can be sharpened or even replaced. I have seen it at a friends and it produces really nice dowels. Now I just have to think of a project to use it on...

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #1177 on:** December 25, 2022, 08:40 AM »

Quote from: Packard on December 22, 2022, 09:34 AM

I bought one of those switches, but I forgot that I had my electrician change my table saw over to 220 volts, so I was not able to use it as my dust collector is 120 volts.

I'm pretty sure that they have one that can be triggered by 220 volts and only out-put 110 volts to your collector, if that is what it requires. We had one in the old shop, before the big central collector system was installed. The Powermatic 66 turned on the Jet collector.

Quote from: ChuckS on December 22, 2022, 10:45 AM

The iVac switch is the only auto-switch I could find that provides two 15A power sources simultaneously, not one 15A source for two outlets. I have three iVacs in my shop, one for the table saw, one for the Kapex, and one for the drill press/sanding station. I really enjoy the convenience (and protection in terms of instant dust collection and lighting) the switches offer.

That's the one I had at my bench to run a cheap shop-vac from my first Domino. It worked flawlessly for several years, until the fire killed it. I bought a CT26 as a replacement, mostly because it was more portable. My I-vac was attached to the apron of my bench, which was a bit limiting.

Packard · « **Reply #1178 on:** December 25, 2022, 10:45 AM »

Re: Crazy

I'm pretty sure that they have one that can be triggered by 220 volts and only out-put 110 volts to your collector, if that is what it requires. We had one in the old shop, before the big central collector system was installed. The Powermatic 66 turned on the Jet collector.

I will do a Google search for this. Thanks.

Packard

pixelated · « **Reply #1179 on:** December 25, 2022, 01:33 PM »

A Lie-Nielsen rabbet block plane showed up under the tree today, a joint effort from my wife and sister.
Now I need to make something with it.

woodbutcherbower · « **Reply #1180 on:** December 29, 2022, 08:40 AM »

An exquisite Sanjo Minemura 600mm stainless steel rule from Japan, to replace my ancient Rabone Chesterman one - it was so well-used that I'd practically worn all of the face etching away. Really happy with this.

Kevin

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #1181 on:** December 29, 2022, 10:17 AM »

A pack of Dogs!

From Axminster.

RMW

GoingMyWay · « **Reply #1182 on:** January 03, 2023, 05:34 PM »

I picked up a bunch of new toys from Lee Valley just before Christmas.

Squirrel tail plane, surface clamp, right angle saw guide, flushing chisel, set of 3 Japanese saws, pin style marking gauge, 2 planing stops, and a wooden hand screw clamp.

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #1183 on:** January 03, 2023, 06:20 PM »

Magswitch fence for the drill press has been on my list for a while, Santa came through finally.

I think it is going to be super handy.

RMW

festal · « **Reply #1184 on:** January 04, 2023, 07:10 AM »

Quote from: Richard/RMW on January 03, 2023, 06:20 PM

Magswitch fence for the drill press has been on my list for a while, Santa came through finally.

(Attachment Link)

I think it is going to be super handy.

RMw

I got the same. Was yours 90 to the table? my first one was off, got the replacement and it was also off but by less. I shimmed it with blue tape.

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #1185 on:** January 04, 2023, 07:28 AM »

Quote from: festal on January 04, 2023, 07:10 AM

Quote from: Richard/RMW on January 03, 2023, 06:20 PM
Magswitch fence for the drill press has been on my list for a while, Santa came through finally.

(Attachment Link)

I think it is going to be super handy.

RMW

I got the same. Was yours 90 to the table? my first one was off, got the replacement and it was also off but by less. I shimmed it with blue tape.

Haven't checked yet but now I will, Thanks.

RMW

ChuckS · « **Reply #1186 on:** January 04, 2023, 09:08 AM »

Something this basic was out of square, and shim is used? That was a surprise to hear about the product.

festal · « **Reply #1187 on:** January 04, 2023, 09:13 AM »

Quote from: ChuckS on January 04, 2023, 09:08 AM

Something this basic was out of square, and shim is used? That was a surprise to hear about the product.

Yep. i called them and they said a batch was sent out with the issue. new one was sent out (took over 2 weeks to get) and had similar issue but was able to fix it via shim. Might be design flaw. Magnets are fixed in place, there is a gasket on the bottom to assist with holding power and screws that attach magnets to the fence are kind of self alligning so not much you can do to fix the issue at least nothing in the manual about it

tsmi243 · « **Reply #1188 on:** January 04, 2023, 10:15 AM »

Quote from: Richard/RMW on January 03, 2023, 06:20 PM

How you like the Evolution magdrill in the background? I've got some gift cards to burn, and that thing keeps showing up in my Amazon ads....

six-point socket II · « **Reply #1189 on:** January 04, 2023, 12:07 PM »

Japanese tool for made to measure cable ties/ cable ties without waste/ large cut offs.

Nirei Industry Co LTD NT45CKB - also available via Walraven, there it is called the "Starlock I" -> https://www.walraven.com/us/products/tool-and-accessories/

Kind regards,
Oliver

Michael Kellough · « **Reply #1190 on:** January 04, 2023, 12:57 PM »

OLIVER! Great to see you again! Happy New year!

hdv · « **Reply #1191 on:** January 04, 2023, 01:31 PM »

Hallo Oliver! Schön dich wieder zu sehen hier am Forum.

rst · « **Reply #1192 on:** January 04, 2023, 05:07 PM »

Happy New years Oliver

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #1193 on:** January 04, 2023, 05:08 PM »

Quote from: tsmi243 on January 04, 2023, 10:15 AM

Quote from: Richard/RMW on January 03, 2023, 06:20 PM

How you like the Evolution magdrill in the background? I've got some gift cards to burn, and that thing keeps showing up in my Amazon ads....

@tsmi243 It works great, no complaints. I would however probably spend the extra $$ for the Dewalt after learning how much I use it. I cheaped out and kinda regret it now.

Evolution is absolutely a great drill for infrequent use. DW has 2-speed and quick release chuck.

RMW

rst · « **Reply #1194 on:** January 04, 2023, 05:25 PM »

6" Metabo 601737830 WPB 18 LT BL 11-150 Quick 6" Angle Grinder, to complement my WF 18 LTX 125 QUICK (601306660) CORDLESS FLAT-HEAD ANGLE GRINDER and AS 18 L PC (602021860) CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #1195 on:** January 04, 2023, 06:30 PM »

I finally got around to getting a metal cutting circular saw. Metal is like a foreign language is the cabinet shop. Everyone seems to cringe at the thought of having to deal with it?
The company has one of the cheap horizontal cut-off type band saws, and a few of us have portable bandsaws, but sometimes that just won't get it. A jig saw can do some things that a bandsaw can't, but long straight lines aren't really the thing there either.
We have always seemed to work it out in the past, but it usually took more time and effort than it should have. Hopefully this is the cure.

I am trying to be more mindful of the potential use of the things I buy, as far as in the future. With retirement getting closer all the time, it would be nice to have a use for this stuff. This one is a simple yes. I have been a metal worker for far longer than with wood. It should fit right in.

I'm very much in the process of improving my garage with plan of bringing all of my stuff home this summer. The weather has been great for it too.

six-point socket II · « **Reply #1196 on:** January 04, 2023, 07:33 PM »

Quote from: Michael Kellough on January 04, 2023, 12:57 PM

OLIVER! Great to see you again! Happy New year!

Quote from: hdv on January 04, 2023, 01:31 PM

Hallo Oliver! Schön dich wieder zu sehen hier am Forum.

Quote from: rst on January 04, 2023, 05:07 PM

Happy New years Oliver

Thank you very much! Happy New Year!

Kind regards,
Oliver

rst · « **Reply #1197 on:** January 04, 2023, 08:36 PM »

Battery powered steel cutting saws are a result of blade technologies, I have been using them to modify steel doors and frames for 20 years or more. I originally was using a PC Sawboss with a router speed controller as steel cutting requires slow speeds. I have a Milwaukee 6.5” 18v cordless now. The cuts are so smooth that filing is almost not necessary, The newer steel cutting Milwaukees have a smaller blade size, I assume to reduce torque and thus battery time. The saw I have was Milwaukee's original with the old massive 18v batteries. I bought an adaptor the will allow the saw to use the current batteries. That couples with some Magwitch allows me to clamp a straight edge on steel doors in order to retro fit lite kites.

, as

Cheese · « **Reply #1198 on:** January 04, 2023, 09:57 PM »

Quote from: Crazyraceguy on January 04, 2023, 06:30 PM

I finally got around to getting a metal cutting circular saw. Metal is like a foreign language in the cabinet shop. Everyone seems to cringe at the thought of having to deal with it?

I purchased the 8" Milwaukee 6370-21 circular saw when it was first introduced in 2004. This saw is corded and was specifically designed to cut metal profiles and sheets. It works well, however, after Festool released their aluminum blade for the TS 55 saws, I made a conscious decision to try something different.

I still use the Milwaukee saw for fairly thick aluminum sheet (3/8"-5/8") and stainless but the TS 55 really shines with the thinner profiles. Throw in the Festool guide rail and all cuts are absolutely straight.

The Milwaukee doesn't have a vac port so small metal chips can migrate to between the saw base and the sheet material you're cutting, leaving nasty scratches in the sheet material. I added a HDPE strip to the bottom of the saw base and that helps considerably, but sooner or later you need to pick out the metal chips that have imbedded themselves into the HDPE.

I'm curious that with the recent additions of the Festool aluminum blade & CMT metal blade for the TS 55, why you didn't go that route and gain the precision/straightness when using the guide rail?

Packard · « **Reply #1199 on:** January 05, 2023, 03:21 PM »

I only cut bar stock in steel. I have a right angle grinder so I knew about the sparks and dust the chop/cutoff saws with a grinding wheel make.

I bought a small “chop” band saw. It probably cuts a little slower than the grinding type cutoff saws do, but no sparks and it will complete the cuts unattended leaving a small pile of oily chips behind.

Obviously not for cutting sheet goods, just for aluminum and steel profiles.