Author Topic: What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today? (Read 270529 times)

six-point socket II · « **Reply #60 on:** August 16, 2016, 06:12 AM »

Got a new pair of safety/work boots today, very comfy - love the look.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Peter Halle · « **Reply #61 on:** August 23, 2016, 07:25 AM »

just as a heads up, PICA has introduced new products. I saw these in a Lee Valley Catalog:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/home/Search.aspx?action=n

If the link doesn't work you can go to levelly.com and do a search for Pica.

Peter

six-point socket II · « **Reply #62 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:06 AM »

Hi!

Got a new, better than my old, PRCD-S (Switched Protective Earth - Portable Residual Current Device) from Kopp Germany today. Bought it after someone explained to me why the product I have used before from a different manufacturer is basically useless, quite shocking (no pun intended) given this is supposed to be a safety device.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Michael Kellough · « **Reply #63 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:10 AM »

Quote from: Peter Halle on August 23, 2016, 07:25 AM

just as a heads up, PICA has introduced new products. I saw these in a Lee Valley Catalog:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/home/Search.aspx?action=n

If the link doesn't work you can go to levelly.com and do a search for Pica.

Peter

Use this link.

CrazyLarry · « **Reply #64 on:** August 23, 2016, 06:48 PM »

Quote from: Kev on August 09, 2016, 12:16 AM

Today I picked a peck of Pica Pencils

I find it immensely revealing to see all the lamello (euro) kit arriving in systainers and the true position (us) kit in a glorified cardboard box... only made more laughable by the little plastic handle esp given the price!

Kev · « **Reply #65 on:** August 24, 2016, 02:25 AM »

Quote from: CrazyLarry on August 23, 2016, 06:48 PM

I find it immensely revealing to see all the lamello (euro) kit arriving in systainers and the true position (us) kit in a glorified cardboard box... only made more laughable by the little plastic handle esp given the price!

@CrazyLarry so true. I'm currently in the process of moving a lot of my tools into a work unit while we fix up and present our house for sale .. moving all the systainer housed stuff was a snap. The TP is still in it's box on the bench behind me waiting to go into a box

jobsworth · « **Reply #66 on:** August 26, 2016, 04:18 PM »

Got this Do hickey from Lee Valley, pretty kool, use it all the time

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=72846&cat=1,43513

Kev · « **Reply #67 on:** August 26, 2016, 05:36 PM »

Quote from: jobsworth on August 26, 2016, 04:18 PM

Got this Do hickey from Lee Valley, pretty kool, use it all the time

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=72846&cat=1,43513

That thing is just crying out for an eye and some dinosaur teeth

RockstarRemodel · « **Reply #68 on:** August 26, 2016, 06:41 PM »

Wasn't today, but my most recent non-Festool purchase was a BuildClean air scrubber. I'm digging it so far. It's not the magic air cleaner I had in my imagination, but I do notice an improvement.

I don't usually notice the noise because I work with ear protection always, but when the client comes in, I have to turn the jet engine down to 1.

Kev · « **Reply #69 on:** August 26, 2016, 10:33 PM »

When you can buy a set for not much more than the 3 cutters yo want ...

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

... and sadly my local paint store is closing down, but I scraped up a bargain

jobsworth · « **Reply #70 on:** August 27, 2016, 03:22 AM »

You are definitely keeping the economy going with all the stuff you buy buddy

DiscoStu · « **Reply #71 on:** August 29, 2016, 06:11 PM »

Bought the UJK Dovetail jig. I was tempted by the Leigh but it was more than twice the price and I doubt it will get a lot of use.

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rst · « **Reply #72 on:** August 29, 2016, 08:16 PM »

Recieved the Bosch GAM 270 MFL Digital Angle Finder from Acme Tool today. I got tired of using my small digital angle finder for longer work. It has great features including a lazer. It will be great for checking for square the steel/aluminum entrances that are a large part of the work I perform.

six-point socket II · « **Reply #73 on:** August 31, 2016, 04:35 AM »

Hi!

Got me a water/dust/weather- and construction-site-proof "garage" 782 x 385 x 379 mm / 91 l (for my tool bag which is not water resistant and other stuff) and a diamond cutting disc.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Kev · « **Reply #74 on:** August 31, 2016, 05:57 AM »

Just ordered another 3 cases of stain for the interior of wine barrels. I never seem to have enough

Holmz · « **Reply #75 on:** September 01, 2016, 06:53 AM »

Quote from: Kev on August 31, 2016, 05:57 AM

Just ordered another 3 cases of stain for the interior of wine barrels. I never seem to have enough

Clear Blanco or Tinto?

rst · « **Reply #76 on:** September 01, 2016, 07:06 AM »

Cab or merlot?

six-point socket II · « **Reply #77 on:** September 06, 2016, 04:35 AM »

Treated myself to these yesterday at a local hardware store and there is another package scheduled for delivery today

Kind regards,
Oliver

Carquest · « **Reply #78 on:** September 06, 2016, 07:19 AM »

Looks like Knipex, if so, you will never regret that purchase. Best pliers I have ever seen, worth every penny!

Kev · « **Reply #79 on:** September 06, 2016, 07:32 AM »

@Holmz @rst

A boutique wine barrel stain maker called Shinas Estate ...

https://shinasestate.com/

... Amazingly good for the $'s.

Without a proper cellar I only keep a few cases on hand and mix it up with bottle shop purchases as we like variety. A cellar is a big tick item for the next place!!!

six-point socket II · « **Reply #80 on:** September 06, 2016, 02:56 PM »

Quote from: Carquest on September 06, 2016, 07:19 AM

Looks like Knipex, if so, you will never regret that purchase. Best pliers I have ever seen, worth every penny!

Yes, Sir. It's two Knipex - I life 16 miles from the Knipex factory - so they are not completely unknown to me, as I do own a couple of them already

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As expected the package containing my new Fluke T 150 VDE was delivered today, great piece of equipment - loving it!

Kind regards,
Oliver

#Tee · « **Reply #81 on:** October 10, 2016, 08:27 PM »

lovely new tools oliver!

Kev · « **Reply #82 on:** October 11, 2016, 03:05 AM »

Today I got a a cheap Wagner spray gun and a couple of cheap chisels , rasps, etc ... Why? Because my good stuff is as the wrong end of a very full storage unit

The cheap gun ($199AUD) is very disappointing, I think you'd get a better result throwing paint bomb balloons at the wall

You can alway use a rough chisel or two, so I'm not so upset about those.

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #83 on:** October 11, 2016, 01:50 PM »

Certainly qualifies as non-festool "stuff", workshop-related not so much, but it ate up next years tool budget...

RMW

jmbfestool · « **Reply #84 on:** October 22, 2016, 02:29 AM »

Got my new Lamello few days ago 😁

Had a play with it yesterday for first time. Trying it! Straight away noticed something... and I think Lamello are missing a trick here.

I thought if I wanted to fix two clamex fixings ontop of each other I would have to drill two access holes on both timber faces inside and out. I thought that would be daft why doesnt the clamex have a hole on both sides so I only need one access hole.

So I removed the rotating metal cam from the clamex and drilled another hole though. I reinserted the metal cam. I drilled a access hole from one side through both lamello P slots.
BOOM works brilliantly!
At first I thought I might have trouble with alignemnt of the two allan key holes but Alan Key went through easily.

jmbfestool · « **Reply #85 on:** October 22, 2016, 02:33 AM »

Video yay!

VW MICK · « **Reply #86 on:** November 22, 2016, 02:42 PM »

Hi guys

Picked this up in the classifieds. I am really pleased with it. As I didn't think I would ever get a chance to own one. It really is such a well made nice piece of kit

And kudos to a really nice member of the Fog for letting me take over ownership

Mick

Spiff · « **Reply #87 on:** November 22, 2016, 02:52 PM »

Quote from: VW MICK on November 22, 2016, 02:42 PM

Hi guys

Picked this up in the classifieds. I am really pleased with it. As I didn't think I would ever get a chance to own one. It really is such a well made nice piece of kit

And kudos to a really nice member of the Fog for letting me take over ownership

Mick

Ha - you beat me to it!! Well done

Spiff · « **Reply #88 on:** November 22, 2016, 04:29 PM »

In answer to the question in hand:

One of these, but in the 3m version. Also made in Germany and also absolutely superb!!! This stainless steel tape measure baffles everyone I show it to. Yes, it opens itself, as if by magic. Very useful when working single handed on large panels. Super light too, with nothing to go wrong. Whoever designed these is a genius!!

https://www.thetapestore.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/4/2/429-bmimeter-1_1.jpg

rst · « **Reply #89 on:** November 22, 2016, 05:15 PM »

I bought the Veritas honing guide set, three of the Diasharp stones, and the medium and carvers inflateable sanding drum set and sleeves.