The toolbox thread

[patches]

On 9/2/2022 at 1:16 AM, BigDL said:

Started a project to build an outdoor counter a while back and finally decided to use a big hunk of live edge wood as the counter top. So, went last week and bought a 4 metre length of Cyprus to start working on. My mate turned up on the weekend with some tools for me to use, one of which was a track saw. Never used one before, but they are amazing. Was going to use the chainsaw but the track saw was precise and super neat. Now I can't stop thinking about why I need one. 

The real question is "can you even think of a reason NOT to have one?" 😅

Do it! You won't regret it! I use my track saw way more often than I use my table saw. Add a few rail sizes (I have a 1m, 1.4m and a 3m) and some accessories (Benchdogs.co.uk have some awesome ones) and you have a pretty versatile setup.

Plus if you need extra justification, they're safer than table saws and have better dust collection (when hooked up to a vac)

Also check out Peter Millard on Youtube. he does 95% of his work with a track saw and has some great portable MFT (Multi Function Table) builds for track-saw stations.

Based on the thickness of that slab, I'm guessing your friend has a Festool TS 75? I run the Makita 36V cordless (2x18V) with bluetooth dust extraction, which I may upgrade to the 40V just to number of batteries required and lower the centre of gravity to make bevelled cuts easier.

My recommendation, go Festool or Makita, as they use the same rail system and have the widest range of aftermarket goodies. Dewalt, Bosch, Mafell etc seem to lag behind what Festool and Makita.

 

[patches]

Yesterday while tinkering away to make more tool holders for the french cleat wall, and while pondering my next move, I took 2min to cobble-together this drills-and-things hanger for the side of my workbench

It's so simple that I cannot post it under the woodwork thread. Just a pine cornice off-cut with 2 holes drilled on either and for T-slot bolts and a handful of StealthMount brackets screwed on.

As the whole perimeter of my workbench as T-track I can simply slot-in and fasten anywhere along the edge, to hang tools in an accessible location

 

(BTW, forgive my cluttered workbench. I piled a bunch of stuff onto it to see what I need to build tool holders for, and as I build them it slowly de-clutters.)

Edited September 4, 2022 by patches

[BigDL]

On 9/4/2022 at 10:33 PM, patches said:

The real question is "can you even think of a reason NOT to have one?" 😅

Do it! You won't regret it! I use my track saw way more often than I use my table saw. Add a few rail sizes (I have a 1m, 1.4m and a 3m) and some accessories (Benchdogs.co.uk have some awesome ones) and you have a pretty versatile setup.

Plus if you need extra justification, they're safer than table saws and have better dust collection (when hooked up to a vac)

Also check out Peter Millard on Youtube. he does 95% of his work with a track saw and has some great portable MFT (Multi Function Table) builds for track-saw stations.

Based on the thickness of that slab, I'm guessing your friend has a Festool TS 75? I run the Makita 36V cordless (2x18V) with bluetooth dust extraction, which I may upgrade to the 40V just to number of batteries required and lower the centre of gravity to make bevelled cuts easier.

My recommendation, go Festool or Makita, as they use the same rail system and have the widest range of aftermarket goodies. Dewalt, Bosch, Mafell etc seem to lag behind what Festool and Makita.

 

The saw is a Dewalt - Doesn't cut all the way through the slab, but deep enough (maybe 80%)  for me to finish off with a handheld saw. 

That benchdogs site is a treasure trove. Need to finish this project though before I start thinking about what else I can do. Having some challenges with the Belt sander with a 120 grain belt, jumping a bit. Have moved to my small Makita sander to see if that's better 

 

[ChrisF]

On 8/17/2022 at 10:16 PM, PhilipV said:

 

I've been rising tubeless tyres since 2005, and I've only used a reamer fixing tyres on my trailers. Never on a bike. I don't even have one in my workshop toolbox, let alone on the bike. 

 

On the one hand, you are always willing, and equipped, to help, on the other hand, it seems that you are a magnet for bad luck. 

 

Uhm jaaaa .... 😋

 

Saturday one of the front three gets a punture ....

 

Slime wont seal it.  Hole just too small to get the slug in.

 

Took a few seconds with the reamer, in with the plug.

[The Ouzo]

33 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Uhm jaaaa .... 😋

 

Saturday one of the front three gets a punture ....

 

Slime wont seal it.  Hole just too small to get the slug in.

 

Took a few seconds with the reamer, in with the plug.

My opinion; If the hole was to small for the plug it should have sealed with the sealant.

[TheoG]

2 minutes ago, ouzo said:

My opinion; If the hole was to small for the plug it should have sealed with the sealant.

Agree, it "SHOULD".  I also had a puncture some weeks ago, not really big enough to plug but the sealant simply couldn't take care of it.

I'm actually somewhat disappointed with sealants (tried a few different ones), they simply don't work as well as advertised.

Edited September 7, 2022 by TheoG

[ChrisF]

1 minute ago, ouzo said:

My opinion; If the hole was to small for the plug it should have sealed with the sealant.

 

The sealant did not agree...

 

 

 

Who knows how old the sealant was ?  Was it still "active", or just milk leaking out .....

[RustyHWR]

51 minutes ago, ouzo said:

My opinion; If the hole was to small for the plug it should have sealed with the sealant.

Unless he used the fattest plug you can get?

[dave303e]

18 minutes ago, RustyHWR said:

Unless he used the fattest plug you can get?

just push harder....

[patches]

On 9/6/2022 at 11:50 PM, BigDL said:

The saw is a Dewalt - Doesn't cut all the way through the slab, but deep enough (maybe 80%)  for me to finish off with a handheld saw. 

That benchdogs site is a treasure trove. Need to finish this project though before I start thinking about what else I can do. Having some challenges with the Belt sander with a 120 grain belt, jumping a bit. Have moved to my small Makita sander to see if that's better 

 

I have spent far too much money on the Benchdogs website, and each time I do, I opt for the "Systainer version" of the kit, which rockets the shipping costs to NZ, but still worth it.

I have my eye on their rail hinge system for my Festool MFT. Only thing that's holding me back is that they never have stock (too popular) so pre-order is the only option. "Pre-order" kills the vibe of impulse buying, haha!

Belt sanders can be beasts. I've seen some of those "famous WoodTubers" make slab tables by taking the work piece to an industrial sized drum sander after they have done all their prep, epoxy crack filling, etc. Do you have one of those sorts of places, not too far form you? 

 

[dave303e]

10 hours ago, patches said:

I have spent far too much money on the Benchdogs website, and each time I do, I opt for the "Systainer version" of the kit, which rockets the shipping costs to NZ, but still worth it.

I have my eye on their rail hinge system for my Festool MFT. Only thing that's holding me back is that they never have stock (too popular) so pre-order is the only option. "Pre-order" kills the vibe of impulse buying, haha!

Belt sanders can be beasts. I've seen some of those "famous WoodTubers" make slab tables by taking the work piece to an industrial sized drum sander after they have done all their prep, epoxy crack filling, etc. Do you have one of those sorts of places, not too far form you? 

 

think I know the one you talking about....

I have seen a few cutting boards go through a 1,3m drum sander at Made in workshop. Boy is that a beast of a machine

 

Edit- added said youtubers makerspace listing link

 

https://www.blacktailstudio.com/makerspace-database 

Edited September 8, 2022 by dave303e

[BigDL]

14 hours ago, patches said:

I have spent far too much money on the Benchdogs website, and each time I do, I opt for the "Systainer version" of the kit, which rockets the shipping costs to NZ, but still worth it.

I have my eye on their rail hinge system for my Festool MFT. Only thing that's holding me back is that they never have stock (too popular) so pre-order is the only option. "Pre-order" kills the vibe of impulse buying, haha!

Belt sanders can be beasts. I've seen some of those "famous WoodTubers" make slab tables by taking the work piece to an industrial sized drum sander after they have done all their prep, epoxy crack filling, etc. Do you have one of those sorts of places, not too far form you? 

 

I'll need to have a look and see if there's anyone that offers that nearby, although the wood os pretty softy so rotary sander is not a big chore. 

Have to pour epoxy into the holes in the wood on Saturday, which should be interesting. 

[Stretched@Birth]

One Day Only Parktool Special:

https://www.onedayonly.co.za/products/professional-bicycle-tool-kit-20220912

[Rouxkeloos]

This found a new home... In other words, no longer available.

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I bought a FreeZone organising set (see below), and then my plans changed, so if anybody needs something like this to organise your tools, you can have it. You will have to collect it in Stellenbosch, please. 

 

 

 

Edited September 14, 2022 by Rouxkeloos

[patches]

New addition to the toolbox...

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Old news to model builders, new to my workshop. Cyanoacrylate Glue and activator. Instant adhesion. No clamps needed. So many uses!

[The Ouzo]

8 hours ago, patches said:

New addition to the toolbox...

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Old news to model builders, new to my workshop. Cyanoacrylate Glue and activator. Instant adhesion. No clamps needed. So many uses!

on a similar note.

My daughter did an electrical project for school. Basic battery with lights and switches thing.

She broke the battery holder thing, breaking the positive terminal off. I thought easy fix, some Qbond and its sorted.

For some reason Qbond would not stick it. Tried super glue and that also did not work.

Stuck my damned finger to it instantly, but the 2 pieces of plastic just refused to bond.