Author Topic: What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today? (Read 294305 times)

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #480 on:** February 17, 2020, 07:45 PM »

Quote from: Dan Rush 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.

Thanks for your advise. I have an early developed panic for running out on batteries.. with my photo interest many years ago I went on holiday abroad to a remote place, determined to have some great photos taken.. back then the 2CR5 battery was nothing you bought on the local grocery store... and I had forgot to pack the spares...

- I made me a promise back then.

Stabilas are great levels, and I agree with you, they could easily have lit both plumb vials simultaneously. Pushing the button, holding the 2x4 and the level with a hammer or drill.. yeah.. too bad the nose isn’t stiff enough sometimes

RKA · « **Reply #481 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:00 PM »

I would give my pinky finger for those lighted vials! My stabilas have no such thing!

Today’s workshop gizmo was an Epson industrial labeler. It can print on heat shrink tubes, which I somehow only learned about last week. No more peeling scotch tape and faded labels from the homeowner grade labelers (I hope). They also have self laminating label stock for terminated cat cables and the like where you can’t slip the heat shrink tube over the cable or can’t apply heat to shrink the tubes.

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #482 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:24 PM »

That sounds like a printer I’d like.. I like Epson photo printers from before.
I envisioned some tool labelling and so forth with those printed tubes.. cool.

Cheese · « **Reply #483 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:04 PM »

An Amana carbide tipped adjustable counterbore. You change the counterbore diameter by changing the drill bit size.

A 1/8" drill will yield a .453 diameter while a 19/64" bit yields a .637 diameter.

A 3 mm drill will yield a 11.4 mm diameter while a 7.5 mm bit yields a 16.4 mm diameter.

https://www.toolstoday.com/carbide-tipped-adjustable-counterbore-bits.html

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

Bob D. · « **Reply #484 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:13 PM »

Interesting, thanks for posting that Cheese.

Did you get a set of pilot bits or just the one you needed for this project.

Looked but couldn't find a set with everything included. Did you come across one?

Cheese · « **Reply #485 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:41 PM »

No pilot bits needed Bob, that’s the cool part. I can switch between metric and imperial and between twist bits and brad point bits.

mike_aa · « **Reply #486 on:** February 18, 2020, 04:10 PM »

@Cheese You always come up with the coolest stuff! Thanks!

Alex · « **Reply #487 on:** February 18, 2020, 04:58 PM »

I got a couple of tools for free for my German job. No matter how many tools I have, there is always something I don't have, though that list is getting shorter one by one.

We needed to rent the tools anyway, for three weeks, and simply buying them was cheaper than renting. The good part is, I get to keep them.

Metabo 2860-2 Quick hammer drill.

Perfectmate 60 cm tile cutter.

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #488 on:** February 18, 2020, 06:08 PM »

@Cheese That’s something new to me and very useful, haven’t seen these before. Noted

@Alex That’s the successor to my UHP 28?? Something says to me that you will be impressed and happy with that hammer drill. I will not part with mine - it did even beat my neighbour’s big Hilti into drilling 20 mm holes in solid rock. He went out and bought the same as mine - and he’s a professional carpenter.

Cheese · « **Reply #489 on:** February 18, 2020, 07:37 PM »

Quote from: mike_aa on February 18, 2020, 04:10 PM

@Cheese You always come up with the coolest stuff! Thanks!

Thanks @mike_aa .

I've always thought that tooling was an interesting subset of machining no matter what material you're using. Whether it's a Bridgeport a Hardinge or just a Festool router, the tooling is the magic. That expensive machine tool without tooling is just a huge chunk of scrap metal that's only worth 11¢ per pound.

Cheese · « **Reply #490 on:** February 19, 2020, 01:51 PM »

More hardened drill bushings...

This time though instead of being the press-in variety they are the threaded variety. This allows you to easily change them in your jigs/fixtures.

I like to use these in hard maple fixtures that you can drill & tap a nice thread into like it's aluminum using a 1/2-20 thread. They're also inexpensive at $1.50 - $2.00 each. The press-in variety run $8 - $12 each.

The only down side is they come in very limited diameters, 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8". Made in the US by Telco Tools out of Michigan.

https://www.hfwilson.com/search.asp?target=drill+bushing&Image131.x=0&Image131.y=0

ChuckS · « **Reply #491 on:** February 19, 2020, 01:55 PM »

More choices including some metric ones can be had at LVT: https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/hardware/jig-and-fixture-parts/40089-drill-guide-bushings

Michael Kellough · « **Reply #492 on:** February 19, 2020, 05:09 PM »

Believe it or not but MDF is great for drill bushing jigs.
As long as you keep it away from water, it doesn’t warp.

Cheese · « **Reply #493 on:** February 19, 2020, 10:09 PM »

Quote from: Michael Kellough on February 19, 2020, 05:09 PM

Believe it or not but MDF is great for drill bushing jigs.
As long as you keep it away from water, it doesn’t warp.

Thanks for that @Michael Kellough ...I'll give it a shot. The pressed-in drill bushings will be in maple to avoid splitting, I'll try the MDF treatment for the threaded in variety. In the end, It all becomes a science experiment at some time .

online421 · « **Reply #494 on:** February 25, 2020, 03:58 PM »

bought this not today but not too long ago.

3rd forklift in 2 years...

learnt my lesson.

vkumar · « **Reply #495 on:** February 25, 2020, 04:11 PM »

@online421 it is hard to top that!!!!

Bob D. · « **Reply #496 on:** February 25, 2020, 05:50 PM »

"learnt my lesson."

What was the lesson.

The last one should have been the first and only one?

jcrowe1950 · « **Reply #497 on:** February 25, 2020, 08:18 PM »

Quote from: Cheese on February 18, 2020, 12:04 PM

An Amana carbide tipped adjustable counterbore. You change the counterbore diameter by changing the drill bit size.

A 1/8" drill will yield a .453 diameter while a 19/64" bit yields a .637 diameter.

A 3 mm drill will yield a 11.4 mm diameter while a 7.5 mm bit yields a 16.4 mm diameter.

https://www.toolstoday.com/carbide-tipped-adjustable-counterbore-bits.html

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You are a dangerous man Cheese....

online421 · « **Reply #498 on:** February 26, 2020, 02:01 AM »

Quote from: Bob D. on February 25, 2020, 05:50 PM

"learnt my lesson."

What was the lesson.

The last one should have been the first and only one?

Cry once, laugh forever... I always stick to this but because I don’t use the forklift that often so I thought an old forklift would do but NO....

My first forklift turned out did not have proper brakes (Mitsubishi brake on Komatsu) it was a 40-45 yo forklift
2nd forklift has transmission fault after I bought and used for 20 hours which would cost $3k to $6k to repair. It was about 30-40 yo.

Current forklift is a 10 yo with 10,000 hours on it. Bought from the company who sold it and serviced it since new. Ok not Brand new but a lot more reliable than the previous 2.

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #499 on:** February 27, 2020, 05:36 PM »

I just couldn’t resist buying this.. The woodworker will be served

online421 · « **Reply #500 on:** March 05, 2020, 04:41 PM »

bought a 55 gal of titebond 50 couple days ago.
also bought a $10 pump yesterday to pump the glue out.
hopefully the pump is still ok next time I use it...

notenoughcash · « **Reply #501 on:** March 07, 2020, 02:02 AM »

the best high low quality tool

in all fairness maganusson (only in uk and euro afik) is good kit for the dosh

6mm beggar. sharp as. as in cut a feather by its weight sharp

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #502 on:** April 02, 2020, 06:26 PM »

Raise your hand you who are absolutely sure you have enough bit sets and alike?!!
Me too..

Then I found this beauty today..

It absolutely nails it, the extender is beautifully compatible with Wera and Festool screwdriver handles.. it’s soon gonna live in a Systainer mini T-lock dedicated to woodworking and tool adjusting tasks. (Should maybe have one in the car as well

) Ratchet handle has a hex bit socket at the end of the handle, then the extender can double as a T-handle. You can even tilt the ratchet head to form a L shaped key.. Highly recommendable!

rubber_ducky · « **Reply #503 on:** April 02, 2020, 10:13 PM »

Quote from: FestitaMakool on April 02, 2020, 06:26 PM

Raise your hand you who are absolutely sure you have enough bit sets and alike?!!
Me too..
Then I found this beauty today.. It absolutely nails it, the extender is beautifully compatible with Wera and Festool screwdriver handles.. it’s soon gonna live in a Systainer mini T-lock dedicated to woodworking and tool adjusting tasks. (Should maybe have one in the car as well ) Ratchet handle has a hex bit socket at the end of the handle, then the extender can double as a T-handle. You can even tilt the ratchet head to form a L shaped key.. Highly recommendable!

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That’s a great looking set. The flex-head alone is enough to sell me on it. What’s the country of origin?

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FestitaMakool · « **Reply #504 on:** April 03, 2020, 04:17 AM »

Yes, it is in fact a great set, considering the ratchet and extender which makes it extremely versatile. I noticed that the ratchet and extender are available solo and as a set with 1/4” socket as well.

Have a look here:
https://www.kstools.com/en
There seem to be distributors all over Europe, including UK. But no mention of USA.
Their website is available in most languages as well.

Bob D. · « **Reply #505 on:** April 03, 2020, 04:23 AM »

Does KS Tools have any relation to SK Tools?

SK has been available in the US for decades, but first I've heard of KS Tools.

Jimdude · « **Reply #506 on:** April 03, 2020, 05:56 AM »

I have the LIDL version of that KS-tools ratcheting set. It couldn't be more similar down to the selection of included bits.

I'm sure it'll break down soon enough, but so far it hasn't, and at 9 EUR, I'm not going to be overly concerned when the inevitable happens.

Cheese · « **Reply #507 on:** April 03, 2020, 10:46 AM »

Quote from: Bob D. on April 03, 2020, 04:23 AM

Does KS Tools have any relation to SK Tools?

SK has been available in the US for decades, but first I've heard of KS Tools.

Nope no relation what so ever. SK was hooked up with Facom Tools (French) briefly, so if you see a Facom tool that reminds you of a SK tool that's the reason.

Some of my older wrenches are marked SK Wayne...that's an even earlier SK marriage.

bonnertuckbay · « **Reply #508 on:** April 03, 2020, 01:50 PM »

Brought a Dewalt 12" duel compound mitre saw. On sale at Lowes for 349. I couldn't resist it. Will replace my 13 year saw.

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #509 on:** April 03, 2020, 02:12 PM »

Quote from: Jimdude on April 03, 2020, 05:56 AM

I have the LIDL version of that KS-tools ratcheting set. It couldn't be more similar down to the selection of included bits.

I'm sure it'll break down soon enough, but so far it hasn't, and at 9 EUR, I'm not going to be overly concerned when the inevitable happens.

Post a pic of your set?

- I have a digital vernier calliper from Lidl.. it has been surprisingly good. No reason to trade it for a 4 times expensive one.