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[threesixright]

Curious why you have to say 'advertisement' in your posts.  Lots of posts on FOG mention other brands.  Just wondering what's prompting it.

Not sure, think its the law in Germany? Something todo with all those YT, which where essential bought by the brand, yet presented as a “lucky” coincidence. Now when the brand are shown, you need to say it’s advertisement (wetter your paid or not). I’m sure Oliver can explain better ;-)

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[six-point socket II]

Oliver - amazing transformation on that sink.  Really cleaned up well. 

Curious why you have to say 'advertisement' in your posts.  Lots of posts on FOG mention other brands.  Just wondering what's prompting it.

When you get through with your list of projects, I'm sure we can take a poll to keep you busy at many of our homes!

neil

Hi Neil,

Thank you very much!

The reason behind me labeling my postings with visible Klein Tools/ Klein Tools content "Advertisement" is German law, kind of.

(It's complicated, as the laws & guidelines in question were basically written at a time when there where no "influencers" around and the whole concept was unheard of. And they were also especially written for classic journalism/media. That's for example why, whenever an episode of Two and a Half Men airs: "Supported by product placement" flickers on the screen. It's the highly visible Apple computer, or at NCIS: Los Angeles with the omnipresent Microsoft hard- and software + logos. And of course, many, many other TV shows ...)

Over a year ago, when I started my journey with Klein Tools (They provide me with tools to use on my projects and in return get social media coverage (Instagram) from me.) it just came to light that a lobby group/advocacy group for "classic" journalism went after so called "influencers" on social media.

They had lawyers issue letters, demanding fines, requesting (certain) posts to be labeled advertisement and wanted a document signed that would require said labeling for all future posts (concerning certain products/services) and if not, result in a more hefty fine, for every single infraction by the influencer. If you didn't pay and sign, you'd be dragged to civil court.

(I'm sorry, I'm sure there are correct legal terms for all of this, within the English language, but I'm not a lawyer, and I couldn't find/ translate them based on German terms/ language.)

I decided to simply label everything that touched the subject of Klein Tools as advertisement - to not give them (the lobby group) even the slightest chance to approach me in any way. My time is far too precious to me, then to waste it in a civil suit in front of a civil court about labeling postings.

I do the same on my Instagram, as that's is their main hunting ground.

In my point of view all this low-life group wants, is money and basically revenge for influencers stepping on classic journalists toes. That said, it's a fairly small group and from what I can see, it didn't work out too well for them. They won some, but lost more the more important ones. Which is good. Additionally they killed their reputation over this.

And then, and that is far more important to me: I feel very fortunate to have been allowed to continue my journey/thread on the FOG, Festool USA 's living room, even though I receive tools from Klein Tools for my projects. So I wanted the most transparent approach possible: Whenever the subject of Klein Tools comes up in my postings, I label them advertisement.

Last but not least, I don't consider myself an influencer. I'm not.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

...And my last pollution of this thread.  MacGyver was introduced to the FOG from the moment he came home as a pup.  He has been a sidekick and went thru a weird project code named:  Fogtainer.  Most of his images here disappeared during the database issues years ago.  He was nicknamed the FogDog but ultimately a very dear friend scooped up that Member Name.  We are still on speaking terms [member=58907]FOGdog[/member] aren't we?

Just a couple of images:

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Immersing him into the culture within an hour of coming home and having a bath.

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Claiming the very first batch of Systainers to be offered to the public in the blue and green color scheme that is now used for special items.  Him, my trailer, my driveway.

Now back to your regular programming....

Peter

How cute. Thank you for sharing more MacGyver content, Peter!

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

Curious why you have to say 'advertisement' in your posts.  Lots of posts on FOG mention other brands.  Just wondering what's prompting it.

Not sure, think its the law in Germany? Something todo with all those YT, which where essential bought by the brand, yet presented as a “lucky” coincidence. Now when the brand are shown, you need to say it’s advertisement (wetter your paid or not). I’m sure Oliver can explain better ;-)

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That's pretty much it.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

[member=65767]threesixright[/member]

Hi!

You asked for tools. I was in my basement workshop yesterday evening when I stumbled over this. Not sure I ever posted about it on the FOG.

These are slip joint pliers made in Japan with protective jaws. As you can see, the protective covers/jaws are screwed in place and have cut outs that match the metal jaws so they seat really well.

The protective jaws also have cut outs to hold round materials, once for front grip and once for side grip.

It's a nifty tool that came in handy quite a couple of times. ->https://www.dictum.com/en/pliers-ban/soft-touch-combination-pliers-717824

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

ADVERTISEMENT because of visible Klein Tools. You know the drill by now ...

(...)

Saturday. Adjusting lock on the gate.

(...)

Kind regards,
Oliver

I love working with designated kits. And it's a good opportunity to utilize Mini-Systainer. In this case it holds 1/4" stuff and a full stubby bit set - put together for light(er) "wrenching" chores around the house and backyard. I call most of these "custom" (from customized) to highlight and make myself aware (time after time) it is not a full set. With regularly changing contents a foam insert was out of question, so the small part storage insert with lid foam does a great job here.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[nclemmons]

Thank you for the explanation, Oliver.  Appreciate the transparency and the content!

neil

 

[threesixright]

[member=61712]six-point socket II[/member]
Thanks! Those look like some sweet pliers, never seen them! Made a mental note  [tongue]

 

[threesixright]

Checking in. Holidays (good!)? Beeen  quiet [big grin]

 

[six-point socket II]

Hi!

One of my legs is getting compression bandages again and I'm overall very, very tired.  [unsure] [sad]  Just kicking back and relaxing at the moment.  [smile]

Thanks for asking!  [smile]

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[threesixright]

One of my legs is getting compression bandages again and I'm overall very, very tired.  [unsure] [sad]  Just kicking back and relaxing at the moment.  [smile]

Ouch (that sucks!)  [scared] Got a hunch, long time no projects...

Well take care and wish you well!

 

[six-point socket II]

Thanks!

What needs to be done will be done, that has always been, and always will be the case. But I'm just not going to spent additional time on documenting it online for the moment.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Euclid]

Oliver - it's hard to think of you inactive and not busy making or fixing something!

I hope you are finding enough to keep you cheerful (dreaming of new tools or new projects maybe?) and that you are fighting-fit again soon.

 

[six-point socket II]

It's incredible how time flies ...

Almost a year ago I asked about Farrow & Ball paint in this thread:http://festoolownersgroup.com/finishing/experience-with-paints-from-farrow-ball-flamant-i-e/

And while that specific M-B project is idling, there's another one coming up, turning part of the basement into more living space - and I got around ordering some samples. The paint samples arrived today, wallpaper samples are still on their way.

Colors:

No.81 Breakfast Room Green
No.88 Lamp Room Grey

Next step is cutting some drywall, applying primer, plaster, another primer and then painting it with the samples. Maybe tomorrow, or over the weekend.

And pretty much the same, once the wallpaper samples arrive.

The ceiling will be covered with panels giving it a concrete-look. Flooring will be oak, laminate not hardwood as there is still the vague chance of water entering, (although I will be building a barrier.) and I don't want to have to trash hardwood flooring. Both products from Parador.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

Wallpaper samples arrived today, simply amazing.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[nclemmons]

Great choices.  Going to transform that room!  Glad to see you back at your projects!

 

[six-point socket II]

Hi Neil,

thank you very much! Yes it's going to be quite a transformation and right now we are in a phase where we constantly add stuff to consider/do while we are at it.

Looking for a local waste management/recycling company with rollable container(s) right now, that are large enough to take the old ceiling, drywall, flooring ... but can still be rolled from and to the street since our property is in a second row ...

And then hopefully they won't charge an arm and a leg for mixed waste, as I'm not going to separate the styrofoam/polystyrene from the wooden panels currently attached to the ceiling ... There will be more than enough dirt, dreadful black dust and saw chips ...

But the black dust is truly worst - so I will try to keep parts as large as possible, any cut that hasn't to be made is a good cut in that regard.  [big grin]

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

I got around to do some "quick and dirty" testing today. I will do a second round with a coat/layer of primer in between and see if that makes a difference. But ultimately we're pretty much set on the "Breakfast Room Green" - We will let this dry over night and see what it looks like tomorrow.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Michael Kellough]

We have a lot of “sage green” in our house. Paler and less rich than your sample. Didn’t know we were looking for that, just arrived there while mixing colors looking for something we liked. Makes a pleasant background.

 

[six-point socket II]

A little "project" in between.

A family member asked me if I could replace a lightbulb (brake/rear light) on her lovely french kangaroo ... I said yes, although I hate this because every car is different and sometimes it involves quite a bit of gymnastics for the hand.

I looked at that cuddly french kangaroo rear light and somehow I had a funny urge/feeling that the Torx T20 T-Handle screwdriver wouldn't suffice ...

You grow by your mistakes. I saw 4 screws, so I took 4 screws out, realizing only then, that the whole assembly consists of two parts. The upper part, which is totally inactive/ no light fixtures. And the bottom part with all the fixtures and bulbs.

At least I was right. By removing the screws only, the light assembly would come loose on the screwed side only. I tried some tricks, moving it in different directions, press and pull ... And it always felt like it would break. I gave it a closer look, realized that the light assembly was held by 3 plastic pins that lock into some sort of socket. Now I knew why I had that urge/ funny feeling in first place and brought one of my "life savers" a non marring plastic pry bar. With that I was able to put enough pressure on those pins from the non-screwed side for them to pop out.

What I really ask myself is this: How is someone, without a speciality tool like that, supposed to change one of the bulbs at a remote gas station with no garage? I mean you get pulled over for this stuff, so you would want to fix that right away - especially when on the road in a foreign country. Maybe you're even smart enough to keep a set of spare bulbs (You can buy those as handy sets, coming in a plastic container, in Germany) but there is no way you're exchanging any of them for two reasons: On board tool set has no TX 20, and without a non marring pry bar you would have to yank out the light assembly in a straight line with enough force: you probably end up busting the wires/connector and loose/break a pin or two ... I don't get it. Enough of a rant, it was funny enough after all to use some of my tools on a car again.

If weather permits, tomorrow there will be another small wood/Festool-type project.

Kind regards,
Oliver