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Another of my raw videos... Peter
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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duburban
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2012, 10:25 PM » |
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omg, instamorph!
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Peter Halle
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2012, 10:26 PM » |
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Is that bad?
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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Jerome
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 10:50 PM » |
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That is great lateral thinking. It's a pity that speed squares are not universally avalable. The Japanese version is tiny compared to the ones you have. AFAK Thailand doesn't have anything at all. |
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Jerome TS55, OF1400, Elu MOF96, Rotex150, DTS400, ETS150/3 Domino, MFK700, Trend T11, Makita LS1212, Original Mini CV06 Cyclone & Workshop supplies drum sander. Wish list WoodRat http://www.flickr.com/photos/nui-jerome/ |
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Peter Halle
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 11:06 PM » |
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Jerome,
I have seen your work. You are skilled beyond.
You could take a piece of plywood that was lessor in thickness that the rail, drill three or so holes in it, attach a ledge to one end and then use the instamorph to pack into the holes. Same concept - just even less expensive.
Peter
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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duburban
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2012, 12:32 AM » |
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Is that bad?
No, very cool. Its space age goo put to work. I remember first seeing it on here recently. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 12:39 AM » |
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Jerome
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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 02:22 AM » |
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Jerome,
I have seen your work. You are skilled beyond.
You could take a piece of plywood that was lessor in thickness that the rail, drill three or so holes in it, attach a ledge to one end and then use the instamorph to pack into the holes. Same concept - just even less expensive.
Peter
Thanks for the compliment, though I'm sure it's not deserved. Your idea is a good one except for the difficulty of buying instamorph  Again not in Japan or Thailand.  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2012, 05:31 PM » |
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Well, I managed to go four days without buying anything. Peter, thanks for the pointer to Instamorph. Looks very handy to have around. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2012, 07:21 PM » |
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thats slick as snot :>D
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Shhhhhh Dont tell the wife butttttt I bought another…….
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Peter Halle
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2012, 07:38 PM » |
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Jerome,
I have seen your work. You are skilled beyond.
You could take a piece of plywood that was lessor in thickness that the rail, drill three or so holes in it, attach a ledge to one end and then use the instamorph to pack into the holes. Same concept - just even less expensive.
Peter
Thanks for the compliment, though I'm sure it's not deserved. Your idea is a good one except for the difficulty of buying instamorph Again not in Japan or Thailand. it appears that you can buy instamorph and have it shipped internationally for $10 US from the instamorph site. If you want some squares and instamorph, I certainly will help you out. Peter |
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2012, 08:28 PM » |
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InstaMorph is generically polycaprolactone (PCL for short) and is sold under a variety of other trade names like Polymorph, ShapeLock etc.
You may find a local version and not have to deal with the vicissitudes of international shipping and customs. I've seen mention of Polymorph being sold in Australia.
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Peter Halle
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2012, 09:01 PM » |
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InstaMorph is generically polycaprolactone (PCL for short) and is sold under a variety of other trade names like Polymorph, ShapeLock etc.
You may find a local version and not have to deal with the vicissitudes of international shipping and customs. I've seen mention of Polymorph being sold in Australia.
You are absolutely correct. I found the Australian connection too, but after a hour of searching couldn't find references for Pcl or any of the "brand names" in Thailand or Japan. It has to be there. Most of the product is made in China. Just offering help if desired. Peter |
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« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2012, 10:07 PM » |
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I did that ONCE on the kitchen table..........yes women do beat their men.  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2012, 11:22 PM » |
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InstaMorph!!!  Where have you been all my life?!?
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« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2012, 07:05 AM » |
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Nice one Peter, I have used this stuff for a few projects already in my house. I fixed a lamp shade that would never stay straight, build a cellphone charging dock with the charging cable built in, fixed my desk chair when one of the wheels had fallen out. And fixed my mothers little shrek donkey so it stands up straight. All this in like 2 days of getting Instamorph. I love this stuff!!!
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« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2012, 02:02 PM » |
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This looks like a good off the shelf solution. Has anyone else used one of these? |
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« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2012, 02:12 PM » |
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I have one and have used it a few times. It fits the FS rail fine and the part that fits in the t-slot is beveled so it aligns itself to the slot & is repeatable. The 90 leg is easy to adjust to get it perpendicular to the rail.
Overall it works fine, the only drawback is the shortness of the 90 degree leg which tends to limit accuracy. I don't use it for anything that requires a perfect parallel cut for that reason.
RMW
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« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2012, 02:22 PM » |
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Great idea Peter! Thanks for sharing.
Jess
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« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2012, 12:34 AM » |
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Very cool Idea, The ever expanding world of User developed accessories.
You would thing Festool would run some sort of contest for the best user developed accessory. And then Capitalize off of it.
Just look at all the good ideas that come up here on the FOG.
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« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2012, 01:10 AM » |
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Ideas in the middle of the night? Don't worry, you're not alone!
I don't know why my ideas don't come about twenty minutes after lunch, 'cause that's another time I'd rather be sleeping.
InstaMorph? I need to get some of that.
Thanks for sharing!!
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« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2012, 03:32 AM » |
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Thanks for the vid!!
That Instamorph is pretty neat stuff! Add a few Lego bricks and I can see that quickly becoming even more useful...you'll add the capability for flexible stops and indexes.
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« Reply #22 on: March 05, 2012, 01:58 AM » |
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Thanks Peter! I have updated my homemade parallel guides with Instamorph and also bought a new 12" Swanson speed square and used Instamorph so it can hook up to a guide rail for 90 degree cuts  |
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