Author Topic: What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today? (Read 254961 times)

Cheese · « **Reply #990 on:** July 18, 2022, 11:48 AM »

Quote from: woodbutcherbower on July 18, 2022, 03:28 AM

@Cheese ……

Beautiful patio and garden ………………. A+
Vacuum lifting gadget ….…………………. A+
Steel-toecapped safety moccasins ……… F-

Buddy, please consider taking care of your patio toes as well as your woodworking fingers

Please give me credit where credit's due, those are "Steel-toecapped Double Thickness safety moccasins".

Ya I hear ya...

...and I understand your concern...just a quirkiness I have.

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #991 on:** July 18, 2022, 02:57 PM »

Quote from: woodbutcherbower on July 18, 2022, 03:28 AM

@Cheese ……

Beautiful patio and garden ………………. A+
Vacuum lifting gadget ….…………………. A+
Steel-toecapped safety moccasins ……… F-

Buddy, please consider taking care of your patio toes as well as your woodworking fingers

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And there I'd thought I was the only FOG'er who'd taken up DIY projects after giving up on my lifelong dream of foot-modeling...

FWIW I've been looking for a project that would allow me to seriously justify the need for the Grabo, you landed on the perfect ~~excuse~~ requirement.

RMW

squall_line · « **Reply #992 on:** July 18, 2022, 03:26 PM »

Double bonus, they make plenty of kits and adapters to turn the Grabo into an ersatz Vac-SYS.

I watch my neighbor do his project work and yard work in Crocs (or generic alternatives) all the time, and I don't think I've ever seen him wear a mask in his garage shop. But at least he usually wears ear and eye protection?

Bob D. · « **Reply #993 on:** July 18, 2022, 05:20 PM »

Izzy Swan has done a lot with the Grabo. Look for his videos on YT and some of his templates that work with the Grabo on his website.

https://www.izzyswan.com/Store/

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #994 on:** July 18, 2022, 08:23 PM »

That's quite a coincidence. I just saw a You Tube video where Matias Wandell was doing just the same thing, with a gadget that he built from a shop vac and a 2-wheel cart. He used it to lever the pieces up, rather than lifting by hand (back) Keeps the toes away from it too.

Mini Me · « **Reply #995 on:** July 19, 2022, 01:39 AM »

We are all different, I have never worn shoes of any type in the workshop or working in the yard unless I am either welding or cutting / grinding metal. Bare foot and medical insurance fixes them for nothing but curiously I have never had a foot injury that required a doctor. I got the bare foot habit from being in and out of boats in my child hood and I only had one pair of shoes I wore to school.

Cheese · « **Reply #996 on:** July 19, 2022, 11:05 AM »

Quote from: Bob D. on July 18, 2022, 05:20 PM

Izzy Swan has done a lot with the Grabo. Look for his videos on YT and some of his templates that work with the Grabo on his website.

https://www.izzyswan.com/Store/

Thanks for that Bob...🙏...never heard of him but his cabinet installation adapter for the Grabo looks interesting along with the molds for epoxy knobs.

Bob D. · « **Reply #997 on:** July 19, 2022, 12:08 PM »

I thought his router templates using the Grabo were pretty cool.

Izzy has done some interesting stuff over the years. Look at some of the TS jigs he has built.
He has some nice BS jigs too.

4nthony · « **Reply #998 on:** July 20, 2022, 04:07 PM »

I'll be happy to retire my DIY thin strip ripping jig now that this is here. I'm kinda blown away by how substantial and heavy it is.

festal · « **Reply #999 on:** July 21, 2022, 07:28 AM »

Quote from: 4nthony on July 20, 2022, 04:07 PM

I'll be happy to retire my DIY thin strip ripping jig now that this is here. I'm kinda blown away by how substantial and heavy it is.

Red adds density

Still waiting for mine to ship

Coen · « **Reply #1000 on:** July 24, 2022, 06:25 AM »

Ordered the TSO TPG 30 set plus a drop on adapter from the local TSO dealer. Expected shipping in 150 days...

Bertotti · « **Reply #1001 on:** July 24, 2022, 01:58 PM »

It seems universal that everyone who tries vacuum clamping in their shops love it. I’m hesitant about buying the Festool vac sys, as good as it may be, simply because it isn’t generally readily available so I ordered up the excel5 kit and some of their pods. Should be here tomorrow as I head out for work naturally! I’m looking forward to trying it out. I have a few ideas for homemade jigs and if all goes well it will be a permanent setup in my shop! Maybe even add one of the Festool holder things at some point. Not sure about that yet they are a bit expensive.

Coen · « **Reply #1002 on:** July 24, 2022, 06:12 PM »

Quote from: Bertotti on July 24, 2022, 01:58 PM

I’m looking for wars to trying it out.

There is one in Ukraine.

Bertotti · « **Reply #1003 on:** July 24, 2022, 07:26 PM »

I corrected the spell checks and auto-corrects. Thanks. I think I will avoid Ukraine for a while.

Coen · « **Reply #1004 on:** July 25, 2022, 08:47 PM »

Quote from: Coen on July 24, 2022, 06:25 AM

Ordered the TSO TPG 30 set plus a drop on adapter from the local TSO dealer. Expected shipping in 150 days...

I got a nice surprise... it already shipped. I guess their stock status was incorrect or something.

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #1005 on:** August 12, 2022, 05:52 PM »

Snappy Centro-tec bit set. I do wish that they had made the pouch thing just a bit smaller, but I will probably make a grooved insert to fit there with some round-bottom grooves.

ChuckS · « **Reply #1006 on:** August 13, 2022, 02:46 PM »

Finally, I got to work on this non-Festool purchase (a last year's Xmas gift): https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/other-tools-accessories/what-non-festool-tool-workshop-related-gizmostuff-did-you-buy-today/msg655648/#msg655648

Add plastic spacers to increase the clearance (for some of the packages):

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

Most storage cans are still empty, waiting to be worked on:

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #1007 on:** August 13, 2022, 05:28 PM »

Cool, that looks like quite a space saver.

ChuckS · « **Reply #1008 on:** August 13, 2022, 06:53 PM »

I'm still trying to find ways to organize the storage unit to reach its full potential. A good friend of mine built his own revolving unit several decades ago:

The one that I've been looking to buy for bench use, but couldn't find one is this one:

Peter Halle · « **Reply #1009 on:** August 21, 2022, 08:43 AM »

Well, it might be a stretch to call this a tool. But she will create dust that can be collected by an extractor. Certainly can create wood chips if released to that end. Also has the possibility of spending time in the shop if I ever get it set up, although setting on a shelf would be oh so wrong. Sitting a chair would be ok. I guarantee that she will be able to temporarily disappear like every tape measure and razor knife I have.

This is Xena - yes, my fourth Golden Retriever. Eight weeks old and oh so ready to teach me a thing or two about canine Fluid Dynamics.

She joins Indiana Jones, Magnum P.I., and Remington Steele in our canine-centric family.

(And yes, Daddy wanted a little girl again...)

Peter

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #1010 on:** August 21, 2022, 08:59 AM »

Interesting dog names for sure, though I imagine that Remington Steele would go past most people. That was quite some time ago.

Peter Halle · « **Reply #1011 on:** August 21, 2022, 09:06 AM »

Quote from: Crazyraceguy on August 21, 2022, 08:59 AM

Interesting dog names for sure, though I image that Remington Steele would go past most people. That was quite some time ago.

The dog names started with MacGyver who was our first Golden. He came to us during a time when things weren't going so well at home, and I hoped that with some duct tape and perhaps a Swiss army knife he could make things better. He did. That was twelve years ago and although he passed away 3 years ago his memory and legacy continues.

Peter

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #1012 on:** August 21, 2022, 10:05 AM »

Peter, she's beautiful & the expression on dad's face is priceless. Xena's a lucky girl.

RMW

hdv · « **Reply #1013 on:** August 21, 2022, 10:28 AM »

Aren't dogs the greatest and most trustful companions? Whenever you're down, they will help you see the positive side of things. Just having to care for them, even when you are not feeling up to it due to circumstances, helps you get through the worst of times. And they will never ever abandon you.

Enjoy your new family member!

krudawg · « **Reply #1014 on:** August 21, 2022, 11:51 AM »

Quote from: six-point socket on June 13, 2016, 01:17 PM

Hi!

I love picture threads and I love being inspired by purchases other people make - it would be really cool if we could get this thread running.

Please share whatever you feel like sharing when you made a tool / workshop related purchase - even the smallest gizmo/gadget Just no new Festool purchases, as there is an existing thread for that on the main board.

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I'll kick it off with my new, personalized Dryplexx Softshell Work/Shop-Jacket from Engelbert-Strauss I received today among with some personalized workshop T-Shirts, too.

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Kind regards,
Oliver

I just ordered the Benchdog Quad MFT Hinge system. I have bought several aftermarket MFT Hinge replacement systems and I don't like them.

Cheese · « **Reply #1015 on:** August 21, 2022, 12:23 PM »

Xena is absolutely gorgeous Peter...I love her coloring. Some people refer to that color dog as a Canadian Golden Retriever.

She seems rather large for only being 8 weeks old.

Michael Kellough · « **Reply #1016 on:** August 21, 2022, 02:03 PM »

@Peter Halle, wasn’t it MacGyver who helped you pack the special edition FOG Systainers?

Peter Halle · « **Reply #1017 on:** August 21, 2022, 04:00 PM »

Quote from: Michael Kellough on August 21, 2022, 02:03 PM

@Peter Halle, wasn’t it MacGyver who helped you pack the special edition FOG Systainers?

@Michael Kellough yes it was. He helped keep me motivated and entertained.

Thanks for remembering.

Peter

Peter Halle · « **Reply #1018 on:** August 21, 2022, 04:05 PM »

Quote from: Cheese on August 21, 2022, 12:23 PM

Xena is absolutely gorgeous Peter...I love her coloring. Some people refer to that color dog as a Canadian Golden Retriever.

She seems rather large for only being 8 weeks old.

We''ll see what color she turns out to be. All nine in her litter were different colors. She is actually the half-sister of our Magnum (same dad, different mom). Magnum is extremely light but does not have the Golden fur at all even though he has the proven bloodline.

Ironically our over two came from a different breeder and Indiana is an Uncle to Remington. Remington's mom was Indiana's sister (different dad of course.)

Back to trying to solve Fluid Dynamic problems...

Peter

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #1019 on:** August 21, 2022, 06:09 PM »

Quote from: Peter Halle on August 21, 2022, 04:05 PM

Back to trying to solve Fluid Dynamic problems...

Peter

Unless it is contained within a pressurized vessel, it responds to gravity.....lol