Hi Seth,

forgive me, I'm not sure we're on the same page here. I know that some stores will use images that might not show the actual or a slightly different product - not taking any issues with that.

But in this instance the pictured screwdriver does exist, and has the 168i, 1000V and VDE stamps... Now that I knew what to look for I found quite a couple of sources to buy these from, even locally.

I still think - square drive or not - it's an accident waiting to happen if someone uses both the 100 VDE and 900 series side by side.

One thing though, I might stand corrected. Judging by the picture from KC Tools I would have sworn it's black/yellow. However if you look at Wera or other vendors, it seems kinda greenish or is that just my eyes?

http://products.wera.de/de/schraubendreher_kraftform_plus__serie_100_vde_160_i_168_i_6_rack.html

https://www.reichelt.de/?ARTICLE=197356


Kind regards,
Oliver

Well, I decided to get a square I could trust so I forked out some $$ for the Starrett 12" 4 piece set. It was on Amazon for $230. I checked all the head and they are "dead on balls accurate" as Mona Lisa Vito would say. I had bought a PEC hoping to save a few bucks, but the protractor head was off by about 1-1/2 degrees so I sent it back. The protractor head in the Starrett set is much nicer. If you just want the square and center finder, the PEC would be fine, but I wanted a really good protractor head so this will serve well.

Got a handfull of brand new Schneider Air Systems branded SYS-TB-2 for <€10/piece.
Seems that these are quite un-sellable (no other way to explain the reduced price), but for me they'll make for some nice scrap collection containers at the various workstations.

Well, they DO look like props from Starship Troopers… : )

Wera Zyklop 8100 SC 4 1/2-Inch SAE Ratchet Set, 38-Piece....$345.00,
 Wera 05056491001 Tool-Check Plus Imperial, 39 Pieces...$85.00

Some Wera, Wiha, and Knipex to add to the growing collection.

Quote from: Runhard on December 18, 2017, 10:35 PM

Some Wera, Wiha, and Knipex to add to the growing collection.

Is that two each of two different Wiha insulated bit drivers?   For different tool boxes or ......... ?

Seth

3 different drivers (2)slotted/philips, (1) each of slotted/philips/square and slotted/philips/torx. I have a few tools that I keep in my office at work, but most of them I just have at home for personal usage. I need to run a sub-panel to my garage and then run the electric for all my large shop tools.

Picked up a Wera bit holder:

Wera 051482 Rapidaptor Bitholding Screwdriver Handle

I was pleasantly surprised with how nice it is.

Although not a true helix cutter head very smooth finish. Everything was square out the box.... Like the 8” capacity.....

Although not a true helix cutter head very smooth finish. Everything was square out the box.... Like the 8” capacity.....

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I was looking at those CUTech jointers over the weekend, but was concerned when I couldn’t locate a phone # for customer service on their website.  I’d love to hear a full review after you’ve had a little time to play.

D’oh! 🤦‍♂️

Thanks for the info!

A massive piece of gorgeous Big Leaf Maple burl (see hammer for scale).

A Milwaukee Fuel M18 Sawzall with the 9.0 battery. On sale at Home Depot for only $249.
Time to dump the V28 Sawzall. 

Interestingly enough, the new naked M18 Sawzall is heavier than the V28 and the M18 battery is also heavier than the V28 battery. 

Wow, the full kit version, which only includes a second battery and plastic carrying case is twice as much for $499.

Big difference! 

Wow, the full kit version, which only includes a second battery and plastic carrying case is twice as much for $499.

Big difference!

Ya, it was a no-brainer for me. The Fuel Sawzall with a 9.0 battery and a charger in a cardboard box for $249, that’s something you don’t even think twice about. The naked Fuel Sawzall (tool only) goes for $199.   The 9.0 battery alone goes for $170 and the charger is a $40-$50 item.


Those blow molded Milwaukee cases however are a PITA. I just chuck them because they’re worthless. Solid structure for landfill. 

Blue Spruce Toolworks coping saw.

Upgraded my ancient levels.  Bought 24, 48, and 72" electronic levels...got them from Zoro's at 25% off.  I've had an original electronic level, a 24" Wedge Smartlevel since 1987.  I still works great, used to spring clamp it to a 72" aluminum extrusion for longer jobs.  I'm 65 now and lying down on the floor to see the display or bubbles for mirror installations made me think I deserved an upgrade.  Also bought 3/8" imperial and metric Wera Zyklop sets and the imperial Tool-Check Plus Bit Ratchet Set.

A Wedge Smart Level!  You and I might be the only ones here who owned own.  Unfortunately mine gave up the ghost years ago, but darn they were cool!  Did you have multiple rails?

Peter