Author Topic: What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today? (Read 289793 times)

Bob D. · « **Reply #360 on:** July 20, 2019, 07:26 AM »

Yes, both are open and the old bridge is gone/demolished. Westbound traffic on the new span is limited to 3 lanes as there is some construction still underway that has the two outermost lanes closed. They took down the last bits of the old bridge in May 2019. Traffic was good going up (NJ to CT), but those traveling south were jammed up, miles of backup and that was in the morning and no construction. We got loaded up and started home about 1430. Heading west from Danbury toward the TZ we again lucked out and hit no snarls until about 5 miles before the bridge, but managed to duck off on an alternate route and avoid much of it jumping back on 287W just before the bridge. On the west side of the Hudson is was slow for a couple miles on 9W but once we got to the NJTP was smooth sailing all the way to Exit 3.

Cheese · « **Reply #361 on:** July 21, 2019, 12:15 AM »

Well I decided to follow Ron's lead @rvieceli and I ordered the Wiha Torque Vario. It has an adjustable range of 10-50 inch/pounds in 2 inch/pound increments and is accurate to ±6%. It's perfect for torquing the Shelix inserts, I also filled in some of the gaps with their precision screwdrivers. Great little screwdrivers, can't recommend them enough.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/hand-tools/wiha-usa-sale/msg584460/#msg584460

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

The only thing better are some Swiss watchmaking screwdrivers for 3X the price.

https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-6899-ergonomic-watchmakers-screwdrivers-set-of-10-with-rotating-base/

RustE · « **Reply #362 on:** July 21, 2019, 10:21 AM »

Quote from: Dick Mahany on July 19, 2019, 03:33 PM

Received some benefits from the Prime Day deals. I'm really liking the few Wera tools that I have. At first I thought these might be a bit gimmicky, but they are super handy and can be packed easily in any tool bag or mini T-Loc
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@Dick Mahany is the first picture the KK60 set? Did you get the metric or SAE version?

Dick Mahany · « **Reply #363 on:** July 21, 2019, 10:26 AM »

Quote from: RustE on July 21, 2019, 10:21 AM

Quote from: Dick Mahany on July 19, 2019, 03:33 PM
Received some benefits from the Prime Day deals. I'm really liking the few Wera tools that I have. At first I thought these might be a bit gimmicky, but they are super handy and can be packed easily in any tool bag or mini T-Loc
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@Dick Mahany is the first picture the KK60 set? Did you get the metric or SAE version?

@RustE , yes the KK60 (non-stainless steel version). I got the metric set and realized afterward that the metric set didn't include a # 1 or #2 Robertson Square bit. Fortunately I had a few 3" bits from other sources that I added to it.

six-point socket II · « **Reply #364 on:** July 22, 2019, 11:29 AM »

Did you say Bergeon @Cheese

Kind regards,
Oliver

Cheese · « **Reply #365 on:** July 22, 2019, 11:44 AM »

Quote from: six-point socket II on July 22, 2019, 11:29 AM

Did you say Bergeon @Cheese

Sweet Oliver...

...is that bottom item a spring bar tool?

As you well know, the nice thing about Bergeon screwdrivers is that the individual blades are replaceable and they're available as a color coded set.

Michel · « **Reply #366 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:01 PM »

Ive just bought this set of Lie Nielsen mortise chisels and a very nice 0,5 mm Rotring 600 pencil, in metal, for the finer stuff. I also ordered som battery wallmounts for my Hilti and Makita batteries for the work van.

six-point socket II · « **Reply #367 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:08 PM »

Quote from: Cheese on July 22, 2019, 11:44 AM

Quote from: six-point socket II on July 22, 2019, 11:29 AM
Did you say Bergeon @Cheese

Sweet Oliver... ...is that bottom item a spring bar tool?

As you well know, the nice thing about Bergeon screwdrivers is that the individual blades are replaceable and they're available as a color coded set.

Yes, it's a simple Bergeon spring bar tool on the bottom.

They actually make a really cool & useful/ more easy/safer to use one: https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-7825-spring-bar-tweezers/

Kind regards,
Oliver

six-point socket II · « **Reply #368 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:11 PM »

Quote from: Michel on July 22, 2019, 12:01 PM

Ive just bought this set of Lie Nielsen mortise chisels and a very nice 0,5 mm Rotring 600 pencil, in metal, for the finer stuff. I also ordered som battery wallmounts for my Hilti and Makita batteries for the work van.

Very cool! I once had the complete, original release, Rotring 600 set. Very nice pens.

And those Lie Nielsen mortise chisels are awesome!

Kind regards,
Oliver

Cheese · « **Reply #369 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:15 PM »

Quote from: Michel on July 22, 2019, 12:01 PM

Ive just bought this set of Lie Nielsen mortise chisels and a very nice 0,5 mm Rotring 600 pencil, in metal, for the finer stuff. I also ordered som battery wallmounts for my Hilti and Makita batteries for the work van.

Well that's an interesting thing, the Rotring design hasn't changed in over 20 years.

Here's one I picked up at least 20+ years ago. The only difference is the small red band at the top of your pencil. Does yours still have a lead hardness indicator at the top?

six-point socket II · « **Reply #370 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:29 PM »

Kind regards,
Oliver

Michel · « **Reply #371 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:31 PM »

Quote from: Cheese on July 22, 2019, 12:15 PM

Quote from: Michel on July 22, 2019, 12:01 PM
Ive just bought this set of Lie Nielsen mortise chisels and a very nice 0,5 mm Rotring 600 pencil, in metal, for the finer stuff. I also ordered som battery wallmounts for my Hilti and Makita batteries for the work van.

Well that's an interesting thing, the Rotring design hasn't changed in over 20 years.

Here's one I picked up at least 20+ years ago. The only difference is the small red band at the top of your pencil. Does yours still have a lead hardness indicator at the top?

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Yup lead hardness indicator in the top

Cheese · « **Reply #372 on:** July 27, 2019, 11:08 AM »

Quote from: Cheese on July 21, 2019, 12:15 AM

Well I decided to follow Ron's lead @rvieceli and I ordered the Wiha Torque Vario. It has an adjustable range of 10-50 inch/pounds in 2 inch/pound increments and is accurate to ±6%. It's perfect for torquing the Shelix inserts, I also filled in some of the gaps with their precision screwdrivers. Great little screwdrivers, can't recommend them enough.

I received the Torque Vario yesterday and played around with it for a while. Me likeee...

It's advertised to be adjustable in 2"/# increments, however it can actually be set in 1"/# increments if you're careful.

Even when set to the lowest torque setting which is 10 inch pounds, when you exceed the torque limit the feedback is immediately felt AND heard. It's very positive feedback.

With a typical spring adjusted torque wrench set to a low torque value, the feedback is usually subtle to say the least. You have to "wait and feel" it. The notification on the Wiha is up front, no anticipation required.

The torque values are adjusted by removing the red torque socket in the bottom of the tool and placing the black Wiha driver in the recess and then turning the driver until the correct value appears in the small window...pretty slick.

This will work perfectly for changing Shelix inserts in the DW 735.

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DynaGlide · « **Reply #373 on:** July 27, 2019, 11:27 AM »

Quote from: Cheese on July 27, 2019, 11:08 AM

Quote from: Cheese on July 21, 2019, 12:15 AM
Well I decided to follow Ron's lead @rvieceli and I ordered the Wiha Torque Vario. It has an adjustable range of 10-50 inch/pounds in 2 inch/pound increments and is accurate to ±6%. It's perfect for torquing the Shelix inserts, I also filled in some of the gaps with their precision screwdrivers. Great little screwdrivers, can't recommend them enough.

I received the Torque Vario yesterday and played around with it for a while. Me likeee...

It's advertised to be adjustable in 2"/# increments, however it can actually be set in 1"/# increments if you're careful.

Even when set to the lowest torque setting which is 10 inch pounds, when you exceed the torque limit the feedback is immediately felt AND heard. It's very positive feedback.

With a typical spring adjusted torque wrench set to a low torque value, the feedback is usually subtle to say the least. You have to "wait and feel" it. The notification on the Wiha is up front, no anticipation required.

The torque values are adjusted by removing the red torque socket in the bottom of the tool and placing the black Wiha driver in the recess and then turning the driver until the correct value appears in the small window...pretty slick.

This will work perfectly for changing Shelix inserts in the DW 735.

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@Cheese What TSO product is that above your new tool?

Bob D. · « **Reply #374 on:** July 27, 2019, 02:58 PM »

"This will work perfectly for changing Shelix inserts in the DW 735."

What is the torque value for the insert screws @Cheese .

Cheese · « **Reply #375 on:** July 27, 2019, 06:45 PM »

Quote from: Bob D. on July 27, 2019, 02:58 PM

What is the torque value for the insert screws @Cheese .

Byrd suggests 40-45 in/lbs of torque. The Torque Vario has a 50 in/lb max rating.

AndrewG · « **Reply #376 on:** July 27, 2019, 09:28 PM »

I finally got myself a couple of snappy centrotec robertson bits! Very happy with them and they fit perfectly.

tjbnwi · « **Reply #377 on:** July 27, 2019, 09:34 PM »

@DynaGlide,

Obviously I'm not Cheese, to answer your question it is the 20" left hand arm for the TSO PGS.

Tom

Don T · « **Reply #378 on:** July 27, 2019, 10:31 PM »

I just picked up the Milwaukee M18 18ga nailer. Only driven a few nails but seems to work pretty good.

Michel · « **Reply #379 on:** July 28, 2019, 02:06 AM »

3 weeks ago I ordered a Mafell Erika 85 with sliding table. Looking really much forward to set it up, and start building some furniture again.

jobsworth · « **Reply #380 on:** August 15, 2019, 12:02 AM »

Bought the TSO Big Foot for the domino ad the 50" PG for te GRS

threesixright · « **Reply #381 on:** August 15, 2019, 02:47 AM »

Quote from: charley1968 on June 30, 2016, 01:23 AM

A cuppa coffee.

Special coffee, anti-gravity (picture)? How you drink that?

online421 · « **Reply #382 on:** August 15, 2019, 06:18 AM »

Bought this truck today

very handy has tail lift.

Cheese · « **Reply #383 on:** August 16, 2019, 01:17 PM »

I purchased this Amana countersink. It's pretty sweet, it uses an internal thrust bearing. Here I compared the $35 Amana to the $78 Festool version. They both operate in the same fashion. The center drill along with the countersink are both adjustable for depth. The Amana uses a ball bearing thrust bearing while the Festool uses an Oilite thrust bearing. Neither one is supposed to mar the surface.

The largest difference is that the Festool countersink cannot be adjusted for a deep countersink because the diameter of the countersink contains no cutters whereas the Amana has cutters so it can be drilled deeper and would work well for installing plugs. Say for use on wooden boats or flooring where plugging the screws may be required/desired. The Amana cuts a 3/8"Ø counterbore to use 3/8"Ø plugs or dowels.

The Amana also has carbide cutter inserts so it can also be used on aluminum or brass.

Bob D. · « **Reply #384 on:** August 16, 2019, 09:21 PM »

I purchased it today but I won't have it for 10 to 14 days. I bought the Teknatool DVR motor upgrade for my Rikon 10-325 bandsaw. It's sold by Rikon but made by Teknatool for them. My next big purchase was going to be the NOVA Voyager Drill Press but looks like the bandsaw upgrade won out. Maybe next year for the drill press. I use the BS more than the DP anyway and the DP I have is in good working condition even though I bought it in 1983/4, don't remember exactly this may years later.

Cheese · « **Reply #385 on:** August 17, 2019, 09:21 AM »

Quote from: Bob D. on August 16, 2019, 09:21 PM

I purchased it today but I won't have it for 10 to 14 days. I bought the Teknatool DVR motor upgrade for my Rikon 10-325 bandsaw. It's sold by Rikon but made by Teknatool for them.

I'd be interested in your feedback @Bob D. once you complete the upgrade. I'm also curious how easy it would be to convert other band saws to the DVR upgrade.

Bob D. · « **Reply #386 on:** August 17, 2019, 02:40 PM »

I D/L'd and read through the instructions on performing the upgrade. Pretty straightforward and very little electrical not that that scares me. Manual is very good with clear instructions and color photos illustrating each step.

As long as the shaft rotation was correct, you had a pulley that fit the motor shaft that was compatible with you saw's belt (or were willing to change to a multi-rib belt), and you had the space to mount it I bet you could install the motor upgrade kit on many saws, not just a Rikon. But I will know better once I see it first hand.

It's 1.75 HP which is a slight increase from the 1.5 motor on my 10-325, and can be wired 120 or 240 with no internal changes required, it automatically senses the supply voltage, just change the plug to a 6-15P. When I bought the 10-325 I didn't have 240v in the shop, but when I got the Unisaw I had to run 240 for the 3hp motor, so I may run the bandsaw on 240v but to start I will leave it at 120v.

Look at this @Cheese

http://www.dvrsmartmotor.com/motors.html

Striatech paper on uses for their motors, includes mounting info/dimensions.
Apparently they've been suppling them to ShopSmith for about 9 years now.

http://nebula.wsimg.com/67fda72905d847ddf25fc2f633fbfdb8?AccessKeyId=F25335855863D27C284A&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Peter Halle · « **Reply #387 on:** August 17, 2019, 05:24 PM »

I have wanted a new block plane for years and I have started working on a trim project for a fabulous couple so I decided to treat myself to a:

Love the size and the reduced weight.

Peter

Rob Z · « **Reply #388 on:** August 17, 2019, 07:57 PM »

Peter--very nice. I have the Lie Nielsen model and use it more than any other plane. You will really enjoy that new plane.

I just bought a late 1800's Stanley transitional jack plane (wood body with metal frog, adjuster, etc.) Nearly mint condition and a joy to use. Spent not more than five minutes with the iron and it was making shavings.

Rob Z · « **Reply #389 on:** August 17, 2019, 08:08 PM »

Quote from: Michel on July 28, 2019, 02:06 AM

3 weeks ago I ordered a Mafell Erika 85 with sliding table. Looking really much forward to set it up, and start building some furniture again.

Hello Michel,

I reeeeaaaaalllyyy wanted to buy an Erika 85 but with the only dealer being such a long drive away from where I live, I couldn't do it. For something that expensive I needed to see it in person. I hope you will post some pics once you get yours set up.