The toolbox thread

[Rouxkeloos]

The dummy hub 3D print is done. Here it is off the printer:

It took more post-processing than I had hoped: Those threads were tight! 

Below is how it came out:

I'm happy with the seam:

It was an interesting learning experience. If I do this again, I will make on on the lathe. It is not perfect, but I like using stuff I made myself.

 

[patches]

Speaking of toolboxes, I see that even a long long time ago, in a galaxy far away, Tanos/Festool Systainers were the Empire's toolbox of choice...

The Mandalorian, Season 3 Episode 3.

Edited April 17, 2023 by patches

[dave303e]

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

[TheoG]

1 hour ago, dave303e said:

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

A little off topic, but this is the same issue I have with Woolworths, their prices are normally high and when stuff goes on special its more or less in line with the other stores, and yet the wife think its a moerse bargain .... 🙈

Edited April 17, 2023 by TheoG

[Eddy Gordo]

alot of places across markets adopt this still of price reduction. 

[patches]

13 hours ago, dave303e said:

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

This is standard operating procedure in NZ. NEVER buy anything unless it's on a sale, and even then, know what it's worth. Often last weeks "normal sale" had a better price than this weeks "MEGA MEGA ULTRA SALE!!"

Websites like PriceSpy help somewhat with their price history graphs, but they're more geared towards consumer electronics than tools.

[Shebeen]

14 hours ago, dave303e said:

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

https://www.servaltracker.com/

this is for takealot. you can see the price manipulation in hard figures!

[dave303e]

9 hours ago, Shebeen said:

https://www.servaltracker.com/

this is for takealot. you can see the price manipulation in hard figures!

ya I have used serval before, just a pain when there are no other places to check pricing on specialist items. So you literally have no reference if the price is good or not.

[gerriemtb]

22 hours ago, TheoG said:

A little off topic, but this is the same issue I have with Woolworths, their prices are normally high and when stuff goes on special its more or less in line with the other stores, and yet the wife think its a moerse bargain .... 🙈

Spaar jouself bankrot

[Frosty]

On 4/17/2023 at 4:30 AM, patches said:

The Mandalorian, Season 3

on that subject, but nothing related to tools:

[patches]

To all the coastal dwellers (especially Durbanites)... how to you prevent your tools from rusting?

In Auckland it's a constant battle and whilst I do my best to apply some machine oil or WD40 Rust Prevention spray after use, or periodically, all it takes is a week of humid weather and the dreaded red scourge starts appearing.

I'm contemplating a dehumidifier or ventilation system in the garage, but don't want to invest in something that may be ineffective.

[dave303e]

when we lived in Durban I used to go through Castrol DWF like there was no tomorrow. Used to spray and wipe tools and then the motorbikes also got the same treatment. and so did all scrap metal.

https://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/CB59BC5F8B1DEC378025770C00428BEA/$File/DWF.pdf

Then get the silica sachets from shoe boxes etc and put them in the drawers of your tool boxes.

[patches]

16 hours ago, dave303e said:

when we lived in Durban I used to go through Castrol DWF like there was no tomorrow. Used to spray and wipe tools and then the motorbikes also got the same treatment. and so did all scrap metal.

https://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/CB59BC5F8B1DEC378025770C00428BEA/$File/DWF.pdf

Then get the silica sachets from shoe boxes etc and put them in the drawers of your tool boxes.

I've already got a bunch in my 3D printer filament storage, but I was thinking of adding some Damp Rid containers around the garage.

They're easily available and pretty inexpensive.

 

They make a "mega" version too that has approx 2.2kg of crystals in it and is refillable, but don't know if they're available in NZ.

[BaGearA]

I've turned into quite a tool whore lately, this is today's addition 

[PhilipV]

On 5/14/2023 at 10:43 PM, patches said:

To all the coastal dwellers (especially Durbanites)... how to you prevent your tools from rusting?

In Auckland it's a constant battle and whilst I do my best to apply some machine oil or WD40 Rust Prevention spray after use, or periodically, all it takes is a week of humid weather and the dreaded red scourge starts appearing.

I'm contemplating a dehumidifier or ventilation system in the garage, but don't want to invest in something that may be ineffective.

My wife’s uncle lives a stone's throw from. The beach in Witsand. Even stainless rusts there. He has an old fridge that he puts his tools in. True story. 

[patches]

12 hours ago, PhilipV said:

My wife’s uncle lives a stone's throw from. The beach in Witsand. Even stainless rusts there. He has an old fridge that he puts his tools in. True story. 

The cafe up the road was getting rid of a nice big stainless steel commercial fridge that had stopped working. I joked with the wife that I was tempted to wheel it down the road into the garage and use it for storage. She was not impressed 😅

But yeah, a fridge with humidity control would be perfect!