I received a package of goodies from Iturra Design for my band saw.

I can't say enough about their service.    I called the order in at 2:00 and they shipped it out the same day.    It was a fairly large 3 foot long package that weighed 12# and they only charged $15 for 3-day "Tracked & Insured" service shipped from Florida to Minnesota. That's 1500 miles.

Just a couple of the items...band saw wheel shims, some Fenner 4L link belting and a DoAll Bi-Metal TiN Coated blade. The blade is made especially for re-sawing and is supposed to produce results similar to the Highland Wood Slicer but will last 10 times longer.

The TiN coating at first appears to look like rust/corrosion on the blade but after closer examination it is indeed TiN. I've just never seen a TiN coated blade before, I'm more used to playing with TiN coated machine tools.

Those belts are nice. I put them on my drill press years ago. Besides smooth running, etc.  No more black crud from handling the belts when changing the speed.

Ya my drill press was the first machine I changed out...it's so much cleaner than the old black V belts. After that the jointer and the lathe got changed. The band saw is the last on the list but in actuality it should have been the 2nd right after the drill press.

I used them on my table saw, much quieter than standard belts.  Glad to see this topic, reminds me to replace my drill press'.

Do I see this correctly that these 'belts' are adjustable in length (and repairable in case of localized defects) as they consist of individual segments?

Yes, exactly.

Seth

Do I see this correctly that these 'belts' are adjustable in length (and repairable in case of localized defects) as they consist of individual segments?

Ya in the US they are sold by the foot or by the inch...it depends upon the vendor. The manufacturer is Fenner so they may be available directly in the EU.

They are quieter and smoother than the typical vee belt, and as Seth noted, 10 times cleaner when changing speeds on the drill press.

They are pricey at around $1 per inch but otherwise are a good investment.

Just make sure to check the tension after 3-4 hours of constant use because they do stretch. For a drill press application that doesn’t apply.

It’s also mandatory that they be installed to rotate in a particular direction...kind of like the newer tyres. 

Do I see this correctly that these 'belts' are adjustable in length (and repairable in case of localized defects) as they consist of individual segments?

They are intended as repair belts.  You keep a length of them around and when a belt fails, you adjust to to the length of the job till you get a replacement belt.  This way you don't have down time and don't have to keep a autoparts store worth of belts around. I haven't used them in a very long time, I remember them coming in a loose package of links.

But they are handy and people have found other uses beyond there original intent.  I'm surprised people have been able to get the life out of them to use them as a permeant solution.

I had bought an airless sprayer tip to spray my cathedral ceiling on to find that it would not fit seven guards I already had.  I have so many because every extension I bought came with a guard. So I had to spend another $29.00 to accept the 617 tip.  GRRRR

I also started off with a FastCap FlatBack Metric Tape Measure.  It's good for its intended purpose, but because of its flat back it's really floppy and impossible to use one handed on a non-flat surface.

Couldn’t help it.. this came my way today. There are plans to convert it more to woodworking use  It even came with loads of tools and lots of imperial wrenches in which a have missed.

I ordered a Saddle Square, Pocket Layout Square, and 4" Double Square from Lee Valley.

Those saddle squares from Veritas are nice! - Would be even better if I remember that i have them and to use them Really liked the pocket square - a must have order next time. Thanks.

I also hope I remember I have these next time when I need them.  I bought them as a "nice to have" for some future need.  Lee Valley's free shipping with no minimum is a little dangerous for me!  It makes it too enticing to just order tools ad hoc... almost as bad as Amazon!

just a little beastie

I picked up a Craftsman ratcheting open end wrench set. I specifically got it to loosen plumbing supply lines. I don't know how well it actually works, but it seems like a good idea in theory anyway. 



I also picked up this re-threading kit thanks to Oliver's and Raj's posts: https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/home-improvement-other-projects/'quick-and-dirty'-basement-door-repair/msg607061/#msg607061

Cool, good to know that the ratcheting feature works.

My Veritas shop apron and precision square arrived today.

I was very eagerly awaiting my apron delivery! 

This is the first shop apron that I've ever owned.  I need to figure out the best placement of tools.  I'm hoping this will help reduce the amount of time I spend looking for my tape measure, pencil, etc.