Free Tools - really!

[Michael Kellough]

Got it -

Even better - a length adjustable arm....one of those twist to lock things.

A third hand!

[big grin]

Exactly!

Not sure about the adjustable arm. Keep it simple (and inexpensive). The fewer moving parts when you’re making fine adjustments the better.

If it’s a fixed length arm then just light taps are the adjustment.

 

[dltflt]

I'm not near my tools but found a picture on my computer.

 

[chrisrosenb]

So far all saws pictured seem to be in pristine condition.  [big grin] [poke]
Come on! Show few scars, throw some dust around!

Some take better care of what they own than others do. [big grin]
This is a picture of my 17 year old pickup. The paint is all original.

Do you ever drive it. It looks great.

It gets driven. It has over 130,000 miles on it.

 

[Tyler Ernsberger]

Hmmm the only time in my life I wished I owned a Festool Track Saw.  . Will a Mafell picture work?

 

[deepcreek]

Many thanks, Rob!

I received my Veritas Panel Platform Kit yesterday.http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=76830&cat=1,43455

What a good idea!

I know this will be of great help the next time I'm breaking down sheet goods.

Heck, I'm already brainstorming other ways it can be used.

Thanks again!

Joe

 

[Peter_C]

Thank you Rob, I got mine when I got home late last night. Unfortunately I didn't know to grab the 1x material from the window frames as it would have been perfect and FREE! Dang it! Should be able to find some scrap soon enough though.

 

[Rob Lee]

Hi -

Thought I throw in a couple of images of how I used it on my last project. I had to true and rip a 7" board into 2" strips for my face frame....

(hose removed for clarity!)

I could "walk" the track to the left with each cut .... no problem.

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[clark_fork]

I am impressed, so much so, I ordered one this very day. Great idea; an improvement over the foam sheet I have been using on top of my Serpentine folding stand.  However, curious about nomenclature. Is this a tool, jig, kit, thingamajig, or just what? I would not consider this a "tool". But, what do I know..? If it is free. it can be called whatever.... Thanks Rob et al for a great...."....."

 

[mike_aa]

[member=4165]Rob Lee[/member] 

Wow!  This is so cool!

Thank you so much.  I was happy to get the kit and I will put it to good use.

Mike A.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Clark, don’t toss that foam sheet. Cutting with air under the work piece significantly reduces dust collection.

Rob, looks like you’re a good candidate for the cordless saw. That power cord is getting ready to slow your progress.

 

[HarveyWildes]

Clark, don’t toss that foam sheet. Cutting with air under the work piece significantly reduces dust collection.

But you can use it over the panel platform

 

[Michael Kellough]

Clark, don’t toss that foam sheet. Cutting with air under the work piece significantly reduces dust collection.

But you can use it over the panel platform

That’ll work!

 

[chrisrosenb]

Thank you Rob.

The brackets will be very useful in the shop. I also do a lot of on site work. After seeing the bracket, my first thought was that I could add some pins to the bottom of them, drill some holes in my saw horses & make a cutting platform on the horses. Then someone posted a link to some 1x & 2x brackets that come with pins. I will be ordering some of those very soon.

 

[Dick Mahany]

After Rob Lee's fun giveaway of the Panel Platform last week, I just had to try a few of their similar saddles that have the variable dog posts.  Now my old 1986 vintage Workmate has learned some new tricks and makes a handy portable cutting table for small spaces.  Cuts are easily made in 2 directions with the track saw.  I expect to see them escape from my shop as I saw my son eyeing them.  [eek]

Thank you Rob for a neat idea and yes, you do need more projects.  [smile]

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Good things come from Canada.
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[ChuckM]

If your free set disappears mysteriously [wink], you can get a new set (in the next free shipping event), and you will feel like enjoying a 50% discount on your purchase!

I like your portable workbench idea, too. The two sets I have ordered are waiting for me to pick up...and use.

 

[sancho57]

Ive been using something similar that I made using 3/4 dowls ground down to fit into the holes of my MFT and glued into 3/4 plywood.

I think these things will work good 4 per a mft will give me the support I need to rip ply using these with the dog hole attachments. I can just hang the 1" pieces of wood on the wood wall till I need them.

Gonna order a set of 8 today/tonight