What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today?

[online421]

bought a 55 gal of titebond 50 couple days ago.
also bought a $10 pump yesterday to pump the glue out.
hopefully the pump is still ok next time I use it...

 

[notenoughcash]

the best high low quality tool [eek]  in all fairness maganusson (only in uk and euro afik) is good kit for the dosh

6mm beggar.  sharp as.  as in cut a feather by its weight sharp

 

[FestitaMakool]

Raise your hand you who are absolutely sure you have enough bit sets and alike?!!
Me too.. [blink]
Then I found this beauty today.. [scared] It absolutely nails it, the extender is beautifully compatible with Wera and Festool screwdriver handles.. it’s soon gonna live in a Systainer mini T-lock dedicated to woodworking and tool adjusting tasks. (Should maybe have one in the car as well [crying]) Ratchet handle has a hex bit socket at the end of the handle, then the extender can double as a T-handle. You can even tilt the ratchet head to form a L shaped key.. Highly recommendable!

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[rubber_ducky]

Raise your hand you who are absolutely sure you have enough bit sets and alike?!!
Me too.. [blink]
Then I found this beauty today.. [scared] It absolutely nails it, the extender is beautifully compatible with Wera and Festool screwdriver handles.. it’s soon gonna live in a Systainer mini T-lock dedicated to woodworking and tool adjusting tasks. (Should maybe have one in the car as well [crying]) Ratchet handle has a hex bit socket at the end of the handle, then the extender can double as a T-handle. You can even tilt the ratchet head to form a L shaped key.. Highly recommendable!

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That’s a great looking set. The flex-head alone is enough to sell me on it. What’s the country of origin?

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[FestitaMakool]

Yes, it is in fact a great set, considering the ratchet and extender which makes it extremely versatile. I noticed that the ratchet and extender are available solo and as a set with 1/4” socket as well.

Have a look here:https://www.kstools.com/en
There seem to be distributors all over Europe, including UK. But no mention of USA.
Their website is available in most languages as well.

 

[Bob D.]

Does KS Tools have any relation to SK Tools?

SK has been available in the US for decades, but first I've heard of KS Tools.

 

[Jimdude]

I have the LIDL version of that KS-tools ratcheting set. It couldn't be more similar down to the selection of included bits.

I'm sure it'll break down soon enough, but so far it hasn't, and at 9 EUR, I'm not going to be overly concerned when the inevitable happens.

 

[Cheese]

Does KS Tools have any relation to SK Tools?

SK has been available in the US for decades, but first I've heard of KS Tools.

Nope no relation what so ever. SK was hooked up with Facom Tools (French) briefly, so if you see a Facom tool that reminds you of a SK tool that's the reason.

Some of my older wrenches are marked SK Wayne...that's an even earlier SK marriage.

 

[bonnertuckbay]

Brought a Dewalt 12" duel compound mitre saw. On sale at Lowes for 349. I couldn't resist it. Will replace my 13 year saw.

 

[FestitaMakool]

I have the LIDL version of that KS-tools ratcheting set. It couldn't be more similar down to the selection of included bits.

I'm sure it'll break down soon enough, but so far it hasn't, and at 9 EUR, I'm not going to be overly concerned when the inevitable happens.

Post a pic of your set?

- I have a digital vernier calliper from Lidl.. it has been surprisingly good. No reason to trade it for a 4 times expensive one.

 

[Vtshopdog]

Matchfit Dovetail fixture kit. 

Had been eyeing this for a while but had to get it when they added the little green threaded plastic slide inserts.  Planning to NOT buy so much T-track in future.

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[Cheese]

I received a package of goodies from Iturra Design for my band saw.

I can't say enough about their service.  [thumbs up]  I called the order in at 2:00 and they shipped it out the same day.  [big grin]  It was a fairly large 3 foot long package that weighed 12# and they only charged $15 for 3-day "Tracked & Insured" service shipped from Florida to Minnesota. That's 1500 miles.

Just a couple of the items...band saw wheel shims, some Fenner 4L link belting and a DoAll Bi-Metal TiN Coated blade. The blade is made especially for re-sawing and is supposed to produce results similar to the Highland Wood Slicer but will last 10 times longer.

The TiN coating at first appears to look like rust/corrosion on the blade but after closer examination it is indeed TiN. I've just never seen a TiN coated blade before, I'm more used to playing with TiN coated machine tools.

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[semenza]

Those belts are nice. I put them on my drill press years ago. Besides smooth running, etc.  No more black crud from handling the belts when changing the speed.

Seth

 

[Cheese]

Those belts are nice. I put them on my drill press years ago. Besides smooth running, etc.  No more black crud from handling the belts when changing the speed.

Ya my drill press was the first machine I changed out...it's so much cleaner than the old black V belts. After that the jointer and the lathe got changed. The band saw is the last on the list but in actuality it should have been the 2nd right after the drill press.

 

[Gregor]

Do I see this correctly that these 'belts' are adjustable in length (and repairable in case of localized defects) as they consist of individual segments?

 

[rst]

I used them on my table saw, much quieter than standard belts.  Glad to see this topic, reminds me to replace my drill press'.

 

[Df1k1]

Festool....well close anyway....green HF tool chest. Really good quality for the price ($439)

 

[semenza]

Do I see this correctly that these 'belts' are adjustable in length (and repairable in case of localized defects) as they consist of individual segments?

Yes, exactly.

Seth

 

[KelleyCrafts]

I bought a cast iron SawStop router table wing to use on an MFT/3, systainer storage cart I’ll start on this week.

 

[Cheese]

Do I see this correctly that these 'belts' are adjustable in length (and repairable in case of localized defects) as they consist of individual segments?

Ya in the US they are sold by the foot or by the inch...it depends upon the vendor. The manufacturer is Fenner so they may be available directly in the EU.

They are quieter and smoother than the typical vee belt, and as Seth noted, 10 times cleaner when changing speeds on the drill press.

They are pricey at around $1 per inch but otherwise are a good investment.

Just make sure to check the tension after 3-4 hours of constant use because they do stretch. For a drill press application that doesn’t apply.

It’s also mandatory that they be installed to rotate in a particular direction...kind of like the newer tyres.