Author Topic: What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today? (Read 294309 times)

Gregor · « **Reply #450 on:** November 16, 2019, 11:11 AM »

Quote from: Chris Wong on November 16, 2019, 01:38 AM

I am thoroughly enjoying this 6”/150mm Metric/Imperial dial caliper I recently bought. I do have a soft spot for analog.

Which is the right idea, as the thing will work as long as you have enough light to read it - not bail on you every few months (or the bad ones even lasting only weeks) when the batteries run out...

rst · « **Reply #451 on:** November 16, 2019, 11:34 AM »

I use a lot of electronic measuring devices and I learned over time to remove the batteries unless using over multiple days. That being said I have Calculated Industries devices and Stabilas that I have never changed batteries.

GoingMyWay · « **Reply #452 on:** December 13, 2019, 08:34 AM »

I ordered 2 CHANNELLOCK Wide Mouth adjustable wrenches and 2 sets of ~~open~~ box end ratcheting wrenches from Acme Tools during their Cyber Monday sale.

I've always wanted to give an ~~open~~ box end ratcheting wrench a try.

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

DynaGlide · « **Reply #453 on:** December 13, 2019, 09:18 AM »

Quote from: GoingMyWay on December 13, 2019, 08:34 AM

I ordered 2 CHANNELLOCK Wide Mouth adjustable wrenches and 2 sets of open end ratcheting wrenches from Acme Tools during their Cyber Monday sale.

I've always wanted to give an open end ratcheting wrench a try.

(Attachment Link)

From my motorcycle wrenching background I have a drawer full of wrenches. If I can I always reach for the ratcheting style. The angle of the heads on mine are adjustable for getting into tight spots. I love them.

I keep each set on one of these, maybe not this exact model, but they're color coded black/red so I can quickly grab SAE/metric and take them with me to what I'm working on. They come in different sizes so you're not wasting space if you have 5 wrenches you don't need 10 slots etc:

https://www.amazon.com/Ernst-5089-5188-Gripper-Organizer/dp/B00SXIITUE/ref=asc_df_B00SXIITUE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198151843411&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5982290594212471249&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008151&hvtargid=pla-351013749588&psc=1

Mike Goetzke · « **Reply #454 on:** December 13, 2019, 09:31 AM »

Quote from: DynaGlide on December 13, 2019, 09:18 AM

From my motorcycle wrenching background I have a drawer full of wrenches. If I can I always reach for the ratcheting style. The angle of the heads on mine are adjustable for getting into tight spots. I love them.

@DynaGlide - Years ago I purchased some Craftsman branded wrenches like you describe. I have also seen them branded as Gear Wrench. I really like the way they only take a small angular motion to "click" but wondering if you have the same issue with the adjustable heads that I do. There is a tab to lock/unlock the head - if you disturb the wrench a little bit the lock releases on it's own. Annoying, but, I still love these wrenches.

Mike

DynaGlide · « **Reply #455 on:** December 13, 2019, 09:36 AM »

Quote from: Mike Goetzke on December 13, 2019, 09:31 AM

Quote from: DynaGlide on December 13, 2019, 09:18 AM

From my motorcycle wrenching background I have a drawer full of wrenches. If I can I always reach for the ratcheting style. The angle of the heads on mine are adjustable for getting into tight spots. I love them.

They can be a bit finicky but once I lock them they don't unlock on mine. I think they're Gearwrench but I'd have to check they may be Craftsman.
@DynaGlide - Years ago I purchased some Craftsman branded wrenches like you describe. I have also seen them branded as Gear Wrench. I really like the way they only take a small angular motion to "click" but wondering if you have the same issue with the adjustable heads that I do. There is a tab to lock/unlock the head - if you disturb the wrench a little bit the lock releases on it's own. Annoying, but, I still love these wrenches.

Mike

SRSemenza · « **Reply #456 on:** December 13, 2019, 10:22 AM »

Open end ??

Interesting that you went for the old school style (called laminated I think?) on the ratcheting wrenches Do the ones you got have four sizes per wrench?

I have the Gearwrench 120xp ratcheting combo wrenches. GW makes a whole bunch of different styles of ratcheting wrenches.

Craftsman ratcheting wrenches used to be made by GW.

Seth

GoingMyWay · « **Reply #457 on:** December 13, 2019, 10:33 AM »

Oops! You're right they're not open end. I guess it's called a box end ratcheting wrench. I better go correct my original post.

This is the old school style? Yep, it's 4 sizes per wrench. That sounded more versatile and compact. I mainly bought this version because I was also buying CHANNELLOCK adjustable wrenches so I figured I'd stick with the same brand. I think the Klein version I saw was a bit more expensive also. I thought the black color was cool too. They don't feel super high quality and the distance required in the gear to ratchet seems a bit far (I'm probably not using the best/correct terminology to describe that).

I don't know how well the 4 sizes in one will actually work out in real life. I was wondering if there could be situations where the bolt's diameter is too large to fit through the opposite (smaller) size.

RKA · « **Reply #458 on:** December 13, 2019, 10:39 AM »

Speaking of wrenches...after a month of waiting I have a set of Stahlwille 14 series combo wrenches getting ready to board a plane in Frankfurt. These have a 10 degree angle on the box end rather than the conventional 15 degree, which can be helpful with long pattern wrenches and they have slight offset which allows you to reach into a bolt head that is flush with other nearby parts. I hope they don't disappoint. I have a set of Stahlwille double box deep offsets that are great for struts and brake bleeders, but they are a little shorter than I would like.

SRSemenza · « **Reply #459 on:** December 13, 2019, 10:47 AM »

Quote from: GoingMyWay on December 13, 2019, 10:33 AM

Oops! You're right they're not open end. I guess it's called a box end ratcheting wrench. I better go correct my original post.

This is the old school style? Yep, it's 4 sizes per wrench.

Maybe not the four sizes but I am pretty sure that type of wrench (the layered mechanical construction) was the first type of ratcheting wrench compared to the Gear Wrench style that is constructed like a "normal" wrench.

Those that you have certainly make for a compact set. I think the trade off could be thickness of the head. But that only matters when it matters.

Yes, the black looks cool.

Seth

egmiii · « **Reply #460 on:** December 13, 2019, 11:38 AM »

Quote from: rst on November 16, 2019, 11:34 AM

I use a lot of electronic measuring devices and I learned over time to remove the batteries unless using over multiple days. That being said I have Calculated Industries devices and Stabilas that I have never changed batteries.

I have a Stabila laser which has used the same batteries for 5 years. I also have a 6" Mitutoyo digital caliper which has used the same battery for 8 years. Both get used a couple times a month. I've never taken the batteries out of either tool.

Cheese · « **Reply #461 on:** December 13, 2019, 12:15 PM »

Quote from: SRSemenza on December 13, 2019, 10:47 AM

Maybe not the four sizes but I am pretty sure that type of wrench (the layered mechanical construction) was the first type of ratcheting wrench compared to the Gear Wrench style that is constructed like a "normal" wrench.

Here's a shot of the original laminated style ratcheting box end wrench and a newer integrated ratcheting flex box and open end wrench combo.

Cheese · « **Reply #462 on:** December 14, 2019, 11:34 AM »

Quote from: DynaGlide on December 13, 2019, 09:18 AM

I keep each set on one of these, maybe not this exact model, but they're color coded black/red so I can quickly grab SAE/metric and take them with me to what I'm working on. They come in different sizes so you're not wasting space if you have 5 wrenches you don't need 10 slots etc:

That's the same thing I do...SAE in red and metric in black.

RJNeal · « **Reply #463 on:** February 08, 2020, 07:30 PM »

A commercial building 😀 for my new shop approximately 1500 sq ft.
I relocating a little north of the Napa valley. I decided instead of building a shop on the property, it was easier to buy a c-3 zone building.
Film at eleven.
Rick.

Gregor · « **Reply #464 on:** February 10, 2020, 04:31 AM »

Quote from: RJNeal on February 08, 2020, 07:30 PM

Film at eleven.

We're looking forward to your videos

Cheese · « **Reply #465 on:** February 10, 2020, 11:51 PM »

Here's a really nice 82º carbide tipped adjustable countersink from Amana tools. It supports the Centrotec system. It includes a thrust bearing and will not leave marks in the wood. This is for a #4 screw.

It's also half the price of the Festool variant IF...Festool would even produce a countersink for a #4 screw.

https://www.toolstoday.com/carbide-tipped-82-degree-countersink-with-adjustable-depth-stop-with-no-thrust-ball-bearing-hybrid-compatible-with-festool-centrotec-system-2.html

notenoughcash · « **Reply #466 on:** February 11, 2020, 04:24 AM »

the small matter of one of these....

probably a sin to get one of them around here been non-festool and all that. but how many 16 year olds can affod a £1000 mitre saw.

(there is also the minor complication of the ma and pa. they dont see how i can justify it.........)

Cheese · « **Reply #467 on:** February 11, 2020, 09:35 AM »

Quote from: notenoughcash on February 11, 2020, 04:24 AM

the small matter of one of these....

probably a sin to get one of them around here been non-festool and all that. but how many 16 year olds can affod a £1000 mitre saw.

The local metal dealer, Discount Steel, uses normal Milwaukee metal chop saws for cutting metals but 3-4 years ago they added about a half-dozen Evolution sliders in the yard for cutting wider material to length. They're in use every day.

Cheese · « **Reply #468 on:** February 12, 2020, 05:46 PM »

4 each knurled 1/4" ID drill bushings

A 12" length of tight-tolerance 1/4" OD 12L14 steel rod

A Zobo System 3 Forstner bit in 16 mm diameter

Michael Kellough · « **Reply #469 on:** February 12, 2020, 05:49 PM »

@Cheese hope you start a thread for whatever you’re doing with that stuff.

Cheese · « **Reply #470 on:** February 13, 2020, 01:32 AM »

Quote from: Michael Kellough on February 12, 2020, 05:49 PM

@Cheese hope you start a thread for whatever you’re doing with that stuff.

Hey Michael, I originally wasn’t planning on doing that but that’s probably a good idea. It’s a simple jig for attaching false drawer fronts onto drawers.

Mike Goetzke · « **Reply #471 on:** February 13, 2020, 09:04 AM »

Don’t use them all the time but always wanted a set:

They look decent for $60 out the door (Craftsman).

Cheese · « **Reply #472 on:** February 13, 2020, 09:59 AM »

I've written before about these Amana countersinks. Previously I used them to countersink screws far below the surface of the material I was using. I now needed to countersink screws flush with the surface and decided to find out how difficult the adjustment process was going to be.

The first one I that I adjusted I did off of the drill press and it was pretty easy to get the correct setting in 2-3 tries. The next 3 were adjusted while still on the drill press and that was even easier & faster.

Here's a shot of a #10, #8, #6 & #4 countersink. Note that the #4 on the RH side is Centrotec compatible. That option was not available when I purchased the first 3 countersinks.

These countersinks are carbide tipped and can be used on aluminum.

https://www.toolstoday.com/carbide-tipped-82-degree-countersink-with-no-burning-and-marring-adjustable-depth-stop-with-no-thrust-ball-bearing.html

https://www.toolstoday.com/carbide-tipped-82-degree-countersink-with-adjustable-depth-stop-with-no-thrust-ball-bearing-hybrid-compatible-with-festool-centrotec-system-2.html

DynaGlide · « **Reply #473 on:** February 13, 2020, 10:59 AM »

Darn it @Cheese now I want those. I have to build some base and upper cabinets. I like GRK R4 screws and I think I'll go #8 for attaching the sides to the bottoms and stretchers with dominoes for alignment and that Amana bit in 5/32 for doing the pilot holes.

Cheese · « **Reply #474 on:** February 13, 2020, 11:10 AM »

Quote from: DynaGlide on February 13, 2020, 10:59 AM

Darn it @Cheese now I want those. I have to build some base and upper cabinets. I like GRK R4 screws and I think I'll go #8 for attaching the sides to the bottoms and stretchers with dominoes for alignment and that Amana bit in 5/32 for doing the pilot holes.

Ya, because these are adjustable for depth, you can adjust them to cut just a smidge deeper to compensate for the cutter nibs on the bottom of the R4 screws...like this.

TinyShop · « **Reply #475 on:** February 13, 2020, 01:48 PM »

Snappy sells a Centrotec-compatible countersink with ball bearing stop collar that fits their various "gold screw" countersinks. From what I've been able to determine they manufacture it themselves in the U.S. The Amana offerings are produced in Israel and are thus non-BDS compatible. I own the Snappy model and am very happy with it.

DynaGlide · « **Reply #476 on:** February 13, 2020, 02:16 PM »

Quote from: TinyShop on February 13, 2020, 01:48 PM

Snappy sells a Centrotec-compatible countersink with ball bearing stop collar that fits their various "gold screw" countersinks. From what I've been able to determine they manufacture it themselves in the U.S. The Amana offerings are produced in Israel and are thus non-BDS compatible. I own the Snappy model and am very happy with it.

@TinyShop Thanks for sharing. I already own the Snappy non-Centrotec countersinks. The stop collar @ $25 seems like a good deal to use what I already own.

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #477 on:** February 17, 2020, 06:49 PM »

A level.. but what a level

My two ageing Alu H-profile levels have served me many years. The most I love about them is that you can hold them with one hand when framing due to the H aluminium profile.
There’s not too many that enables one hand-holding-the 2x4” and the level at the same time..

Then I found this, and I realised that all the swearing I had done not seeing the air bulb in dim lighting had come to an end. Beware: this is a must have tool when your near sight becomes “dim” to say least.
And I felt grown up buying his longer brother in the same moment.

Dan Rush · « **Reply #478 on:** February 17, 2020, 07:16 PM »

I like my Stabilla levels, but be sure to keep some extra batteries close. They go thru them quickly. I do wish they lit up both plumb vials though. It seems that I'm always flipping the level while bracing a cabinet and juggling a driver.

rst · « **Reply #479 on:** February 17, 2020, 07:33 PM »

Ordered an 8' twin step ladder, 12amp/hrs Milwaukee 18v battery and two more 6 amp/hrs to power the 1 3/4 rotary hammer I bought.