Author Topic: What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today? (Read 294857 times)

rst · « **Reply #120 on:** February 23, 2017, 07:04 AM »

I bought the 18v Milwaukee 1 1/8" rotary hammer, couple SDS drills, and chisels. Now there are jobs where I won't need to drag my 30 some year old Hilti TE-72 along. A couple months ago I bought the Milwaukee 18v 15 ga brad nailer...used the the day it came to reinstall mahogany stops at a skating rink where we replaced all the 4' x 5' insulated units. Won't need my Senco and hose as much.

Bert Vanderveen · « **Reply #121 on:** February 23, 2017, 08:23 AM »

Just arrived from Axminster: the UJK Bandsaw Buddy (for the Hammer N4400 that will arrive early May), a Festool cutter for my MFK, a Veritas spokeshave (beautiful recreation of a classic model), a 225-gram Japanese hammer (to supplement the 375-gram one I already have), a Veritas brass mallet, and a Japanese restorer's cats paw. With the British Pound / Euro ratio being what it is, almost a steal…

HarveyWildes · « **Reply #122 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:06 AM »

8" Knew Fretsaw

Peter Parfitt · « **Reply #123 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:21 AM »

Quote from: Bert Vanderveen on February 23, 2017, 08:23 AM

Just arrived from Axminster: the UJK Bandsaw Buddy (for the Hammer N4400 that will arrive early May), a Festool cutter for my MFK, a Veritas spokeshave (beautiful recreation of a classic model), a 225-gram Japanese hammer (to supplement the 375-gram one I already have), a Veritas brass mallet, and a Japanese restorer's cats paw. With the British Pound / Euro ratio being what it is, almost a steal…

Its okay for some - I have a pair of Dutch bikes on order and I doubt whether the pound will pick up between now and Easter !

Peter

Poindexter · « **Reply #124 on:** February 23, 2017, 05:57 PM »

I rounded out the Woodpeckers collection by making it more square. 6 & 8" squares came in today.

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

six-point socket II · « **Reply #125 on:** March 10, 2017, 02:43 PM »

Way nice @Poindexter !

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After selling almost all of my Bosch stuff, I need replacements. New Fein AFMM 18 QSL.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Poindexter · « **Reply #126 on:** March 11, 2017, 08:11 AM »

Thanks Oliver!

Had another cool UPS delivery about two weeks ago. So, I've had some time to use the Jokers and the carver. Without a doubt Wera makes some nice tools. These are definitely a nice step up from the Craftsman set I've had forever that is rusting.

The grinder/Arbortech carver is a lot of fun. It will wear you out though. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been playing nice to finish my first carving job (not an indoors activity) or I'd share a photo of what's going on. Pretty excited about the maple because I cut it down nearly 3 years ago and it is spalting nicely at the core. Should make for an interesting "egg" end table and maybe a bowl. Ooooor maybe I shouldn't use this wood for the first project

charley1968 · « **Reply #127 on:** March 11, 2017, 03:00 PM »

A Mafell BST 460S.

rst · « **Reply #128 on:** March 11, 2017, 06:29 PM »

I bought Hanson 3095001 2-Piece Adjustable Tap Socket from Amazon. With these to grip the taps I can use my 3/8 drive Milwaukee for tapping or a 3/8 rachet for restricted areas. You Tube is almost as hard on my bank account as FOG. Check out this site for some really nifty tapping and drilling tools http://holemaker-technology.com/

SRSemenza · « **Reply #129 on:** March 11, 2017, 08:57 PM »

Some new screwdrivers ..........................................

I blame you for this, Oliver

Aaand that little Wera bit ratchet is looking good so that will probably be next .... so that will be your fault , Peter Parfitt.

Seth

Kev · « **Reply #130 on:** March 11, 2017, 09:12 PM »

Quote from: Poindexter on March 11, 2017, 08:11 AM

Thanks Oliver!

Had another cool UPS delivery about two weeks ago. So, I've had some time to use the Jokers and the carver. Without a doubt Wera makes some nice tools. These are definitely a nice step up from the Craftsman set I've had forever that is rusting.

The grinder/Arbortech carver is a lot of fun. It will wear you out though. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been playing nice to finish my first carving job (not an indoors activity) or I'd share a photo of what's going on. Pretty excited about the maple because I cut it down nearly 3 years ago and it is spalting nicely at the core. Should make for an interesting "egg" end table and maybe a bowl. Ooooor maybe I shouldn't use this wood for the first project

(Attachment Link)

@Poindexter good to see you embracing Arbortech .. I managed to accidentally combine mine with a old angle grinder I sold (and got less for it that the Arbortech cutter was actually worth)

I'm looking forward to replacing it soon

It'd be nice to see what you're carving.

Poindexter · « **Reply #131 on:** March 12, 2017, 08:22 AM »

Quote from: SRSemenza on March 11, 2017, 08:57 PM

I blame you for this, Oliver

Aaand that little Wera bit ratchet is looking good so that will probably be next .... so that will be your fault , Peter Parfitt.

Wera should do something for those two. I blame them too...

Anyone notice the most important tool on that wall? Hint: it has a red & yellow handle and serves a single purpose.

HAXIT · « **Reply #132 on:** March 12, 2017, 10:17 AM »

Quote from: Poindexter on March 12, 2017, 08:22 AM

Quote from: SRSemenza on March 11, 2017, 08:57 PM
I blame you for this, Oliver

Aaand that little Wera bit ratchet is looking good so that will probably be next .... so that will be your fault , Peter Parfitt.

Wera should do something for those two. I blame them too...
(Attachment Link)

Anyone notice the most important tool on that wall? Hint: it has a red & yellow handle and serves a single purpose.

Wera VDE bottle opener. Of course if you are thirsty, then you cannot work efficiently. So it is important.

Peter Parfitt · « **Reply #133 on:** March 12, 2017, 10:33 AM »

Quote from: SRSemenza on March 11, 2017, 08:57 PM

Some new screwdrivers ..........................................

I blame you for this, Oliver

Aaand that little Wera bit ratchet is looking good so that will probably be next .... so that will be your fault , Peter Parfitt.
Seth

Hi Seth,

Just as well you have not seen my other Wera video work !

Peter

six-point socket II · « **Reply #134 on:** March 12, 2017, 06:22 PM »

Quote from: SRSemenza on March 11, 2017, 08:57 PM

Some new screwdrivers ..........................................

I blame you for this, Oliver

Aaand that little Wera bit ratchet is looking good so that will probably be next .... so that will be your fault , Peter Parfitt.

(Attachment Link)

Seth

Hi Seth,

Definitely something I gladly take the blame for

Great choices by the way! And the pop-up bit-holder is really fun - I got the Snap-On version (same bit-holder, but their colors and "Instinct" handle style) that Wera makes for them. It's great and fun to play with.

Kind regards,
Oliver

HarveyWildes · « **Reply #135 on:** March 16, 2017, 05:29 PM »

Veritas Quick Release Tail Vise
Veritas Bevel Up Jack Rabbet Plane w/ PMV-11 blade
Veritas Small Shoulder Plane w/ PMV-11 blade

Still need to tune up the plane blades. For the first time ever, though, a Lee valley plane blade did not cut properly out of the box. The small shoulder plane blade was just slightly off of 90 degrees - enough that the plane would only take shavings on one side. Should fix up easily.

Trevin · « **Reply #136 on:** March 16, 2017, 05:49 PM »

This was the thread I was actually looking for. I posted this earlier in another thread.

Here is my new toy!

Cannot wait to try her out this weekend. Or maybe tonight...

Trevin

WarnerConstCo. · « **Reply #137 on:** March 16, 2017, 07:24 PM »

125a, 100a, 60a, two 20a 3phase breakers. Whooooooo

HarveyWildes · « **Reply #138 on:** March 16, 2017, 10:24 PM »

Quote from: WarnerConstCo. on March 16, 2017, 07:24 PM

125a, 100a, 60a, two 20a 3phase breakers. Whooooooo

To power all of the motors on your new wood eating monster, I assume?

HarveyWildes · « **Reply #139 on:** March 17, 2017, 10:07 AM »

Quote from: HarveyWildes on March 16, 2017, 05:29 PM

Veritas Quick Release Tail Vise
Veritas Bevel Up Jack Rabbet Plane w/ PMV-11 blade
Veritas Small Shoulder Plane w/ PMV-11 blade

Still need to tune up the plane blades. For the first time ever, though, a Lee valley plane blade did not cut properly out of the box. The small shoulder plane blade was just slightly off of 90 degrees - enough that the plane would only take shavings on one side. Should fix up easily.

I now have improved versions of the two planes that I ordered, now that the blades are honed and adjusted. Per previous experience, they only needed a little polishing on the back, and then a micro bevel. The blade angle on the shoulder plane was off by a degree or two, but the micro bevel took care of that.

The Veritas jack rabbet plane is awesome, and the review from @derekcohen gave me even more ideas of things to do with it. The only thing that I can see that you don't get from this plane is the toothed blades. I wonder if Veritas would custom tooth a blade or two?

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/VeritasJackRabbetPlane.html

VW MICK · « **Reply #140 on:** March 17, 2017, 03:11 PM »

Got this today

Had a little play seems really nice, easy to use and a nice thin beam

But an absolutely horrendous colour clash with the festools lol. Doesn't even look like I could fit it in a systainer
But to be honest everything fits really nice in the box inc the tripod

Will be cool if the sys light fits on the tripod

Mick

Peter Parfitt · « **Reply #141 on:** March 17, 2017, 04:16 PM »

That looks great.

There is a good chance that the Syslight will fit as most tripod kit that I have come across (apart from artillery range finders) has a standard thread fitting.

Petetr

six-point socket II · « **Reply #142 on:** March 17, 2017, 04:28 PM »

Green laser, cool! So much better to spot than the red one.

Enjoy that awesome Leica!

Sys-Lite and Sys-Rock should fit that tripod, iirc they're all 1/4"

Kind regards,
Oliver

WarnerConstCo. · « **Reply #143 on:** March 17, 2017, 06:23 PM »

Quote from: HarveyWildes on March 16, 2017, 10:24 PM

Quote from: WarnerConstCo. on March 16, 2017, 07:24 PM
125a, 100a, 60a, two 20a 3phase breakers. Whooooooo

To power all of the motors on your new wood eating monster, I assume?

100a for the moulder, 60a for a buss duct and the 20's because I found a couple.

I can't afford new ones, the 100a one is 450 bucks.

LooseSox · « **Reply #144 on:** March 19, 2017, 04:37 AM »

Forgive me for I have sinned. It's been over a decade since my last Alternative Green (Ryobi) tool purchase, and hopefully it will be another decade before I am tempted again!

In my defense, my main router died last night and I was trying to beat a timeline for delivery of a project. My local big box hardware store opens at 7am Sunday mornings so down I went and grabbed the only 1/2" shank variable speed plunge router they sold. Now I'll need to submit a proposal to the minister of finance and war as to why I need the OF1400.

Kev · « **Reply #145 on:** March 19, 2017, 04:44 AM »

@jmbfestool love the double up. Thanks!

I pretty much stuck mine in storage as soon as it arrived

will get to okay soon!

Have you been tempted to try a DD40?

SRSemenza · « **Reply #146 on:** March 20, 2017, 01:53 PM »

Some evening reading just showed up in the mail ...... now I am in trouble

Seth

Trevin · « **Reply #147 on:** March 20, 2017, 05:45 PM »

@seth I just ordered the same two catalogs the other day....

jmbfestool · « **Reply #148 on:** March 21, 2017, 04:20 PM »

Quote from: Kev on March 19, 2017, 04:44 AM

@jmbfestool love the double up. Thanks!

I pretty much stuck mine in storage as soon as it arrived will get to okay soon!

Have you been tempted to try a DD40?

@Kev

Im lost did I post something lol i have look back two pages couldnt find a post

Kev · « **Reply #149 on:** March 21, 2017, 09:10 PM »

Quote from: jmbfestool on March 21, 2017, 04:20 PM

Quote from: Kev on March 19, 2017, 04:44 AM
@jmbfestool love the double up. Thanks!

I pretty much stuck mine in storage as soon as it arrived will get to okay soon!

Have you been tempted to try a DD40?

@Kev

Im lost did I post something lol i have look back two pages couldnt find a post

@jmbfestool sorry buddy, I was talking about the double up on the Lamello joining you did so you only had a hole on one side of the material .. then I was curious whether you were also thinking about playing with a Mafell dual dowel 40 as I've started to consider one now that I've expanded my thinking from just Domino to Zeta P2 and beyond.