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

[FestitaMakool]

From Dieter Schmid,
Shinwa dial calliper, made in Schweiz! [smile], two sweet BMImeter; the two meter version is the one to have, bought a 3 for having to those occasions. I’ll most likely buy more of the two meter version as it’s light, slips into the included belt clip easily. One is already dedicated to my apron.

Love the BMI Meter, I'd keep that next to the Kapex for marking off lengths of boards. Hate using a regular tape as when you roll it on its side to get the markings next to the wood, the clip on the end of the tape slips off the edge of the board and now you have to start all over again.

That’s a good very idea Cheese.. And one of the reasons I’ve  always used folding rulers on the miter saw.. These rulers are “always” 2 meter, you won’t believe have many cuts that have been made on the two meter mark.. a few years ago I learnt a new rule! Ie: Always measure the 39cm’s FIRST of a total of 239cm’s, then put the full length 2m ruler from the 39 mark... Two pencil marks too close to each other when you’re “in the flow” - nah, catastrophic.. cut again at the wrong mark.. it’s bound to happen [embarassed]

The BMI meter, especially the 3 meter version is perfect for this. (I always mark at the end of the measuring ruler or whatever I’m measuring with, leaving the number I want at the end of the clean cut stock). With the BMI one can have the full length ruler without its housing, and the housing is so light for using it half rolled too.

 

[Roachmill]

You forgot the best part of the BMImeter - pressing the button and the tape magically extending itself. It keeps the young boy in me amused... every... single... time!

 

[FestitaMakool]

Roachmill.. you’re so right.. add to that, that it feels so intuitive and pleasant to use.
I bought a Pico too for fun, it’s all right but it’s not as the BMImeter, it will come in handy though.
I found that when using the housing to hold a fully extended rule it was easy to move around holding by its housing, the housing can also be used as a stop.

In general I find this thread very interesting and useful. Especially to discover relatively low cost tools that make a difference. There’s too many tools that’s just another near identical take to an established tool.

 

[RustE]

After the thread on current draw when using a dust extractor, I thought a slightly better meter would be nice.

Amprobe AMP-220 AC/DC TRMS Clamp Meter

 

[Michael Kellough]

They have two flex shaft drivers. This one can get very close to a panel due to it’s slim bit holder, only 10mm (3/8”). The bit holder is both magnetic and mechanical. The end (with the dual rings) is pulled out to release the locking ball. Insert the bit, then push the end back in, and the bit is secured.

The handle is smaller diameter than I’d like but maybe that is to limit the torque and save the flex shaft.

Also bought this but not as impressed. Again, the handle is small diameter compared to say a Phillips #2 driver from Wera. And this bit holder is also magnetic and mechanical.

 

[semenza]

They have two flex shaft drivers. This one can get very close to a panel due to it’s slim bit holder, only 10mm (3/8”). The bit holder is both magnetic and mechanical. The end (with the dual rings) is pulled out to release the locking ball. Insert the bit, then push the end back in, and the bit is secured.

The handle is smaller diameter than I’d like but maybe that is to limit the torque and save the flex shaft.

Also bought this but not as impressed. Again, the handle is small diameter compared to say a Phillips #2 driver from Wera. And this bit holder is also magnetic and mechanical.

The Wera flex drivers are the only ones I have tried that actually work well.  They have the right amount of flex vs stiffness. Used mine yesterday.

Many / most of the Wera bit holding drivers (including the flex) have the 98mm (length) handle size. I think because it is in the middle of the size range with the idea that it will be a compromise for normal handle size for both larger and smaller bit sizes.

Seth

 

[Roachmill]

The last of these arrived today [big grin] and I need to share the boyish excitement with someone. After an unexpected bonus came my way I set about the business of pondering how to spend it wisely... then gave up and bought "some" hammers:
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The astute amongst you will notice the handle cap colour choice on the M79. It seemed appropriate.

The two Kinetic Customs hammers are real things of beauty made by a couple of guys in England. They do a few different "twisted" hammers:
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And offer a range of finishes with this being my favourite - their case hardened one:
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The M79 has seen use already smashing stuff up (the Better Half even used it to put a brass pin nail in the wall to hang a small mirror) which it did [both] admirably. I will be putting the KC ones to use... just not quite yet. Much like putting your first ever kerf in a MFT, they deserve a few days of not wanting to do that [wink]

 

[GoingMyWay]

My very first Lie-Nielsen purchase arrived today - a 3/8" Mortise Chisel.  I'm planning on attempting to make a Shaker Hall Table with it (we'll see if/when that actually happens).

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[rst]

Only wood connection is that I'm using my Titan 440 airless sprayer. Using it with my Graco pressure fed roller and extensions to paint the plywood walls and ceiling where my better half will park her 4 Runner or TT in my new building.  So, I needed a new 25' hose as my old one bit the dust and also a new 4' whip.  Oh, and another $82.00 worth of primer at $39.00/ gallon on sale and contractor pricing...jeez

 

[Cheese]

It's taken almost 2 months to receive these but Woodpeckers had a special for 20% off of Whiteside router bits.

The 1/2" one for the router table and the 1/4" one for the 1010 with bearings on both ends.  [big grin]

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[LooseSox]

14" bandsaw
8" jointer
16/32" drum sander
2hp dust collector
CNC laser

Might need to go build myself a dog house, as that is where I'm at with the wife after the above  [laughing]

 

[ScotF]

14" bandsaw
8" jointer
16/32" drum sander
2hp dust collector
CNC laser

Might need to go build myself a dog house, as that is where I'm at with the wife after the above  [laughing]

That is a pretty nice haul!

 

[FestitaMakool]

Some “small” stuff from Dieter in Germany arrived, finally there where a 100mm/4” Starrett double square in stock. Look how tiny it is compared to the 150mm/6” square.. I didn’t realise it’s was so much smaller. But that is a pleasant surprise.
Also:
- Shinwa 150mm and 100mm scale rulers (So carry friendly compared to my 300mm ones, and they include the 1:300 scale which most rulers are missing)
- Starrett 819 Automatic centring punch, stumbled upon, and it’s just a great problem solver to mounting hardware... [wink]
- Starrett 18AA Automatic center punch. So much more nimble when it’s hard to see and it’s tight to reach. Compared to my old punch which is the same size as the self centring punch beside it in the photo it is easy to see why.
- A selection of t-track hardware kit and some t-tracks to try out arrived as well.

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[CeeJay]

Finally got round to fitting the Jessem Stock Guides for my TS on a removable piece of 3/4 ply using a couple of MagSwitches.

Works a treat!

Very pleased with this mod. Now I can easily remove the stock guides to use my jigs which fit over the fence.

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[WillAdams]

I bought a binder (European A5 size) which fits the loop staples of the manual for my Mafell FM 1000 WS perfectly:

Now I just need to save up to buy a jigsaw, drill, and maybe a saw --- first up though is a Festool MW 1000 and a Bridge City Tool Works DJ-3 drilling jig once that latter is available.

 

[rst]

Untidy, that's a great set.  I bought a #3 driver to finish out my set and gave sets to my sons in laws for xmas.

 

[grobkuschelig]

Some “small” stuff from Dieter in Germany arrived, finally there where a 100mm/4” Starrett double square in stock. Look how tiny it is...

Thanks for posting! Didn’t know there was a 100mm double square, will need to add that to the shopping list.

How do you like the Shinwa rulers?
...you tried to let the BMI ruler go by unnoticed that apparently also found its way into the shopping cart. [emoji12]

 

[FestitaMakool]

Some “small” stuff from Dieter in Germany arrived, finally there where a 100mm/4” Starrett double square in stock. Look how tiny it is...

Thanks for posting! Didn’t know there was a 100mm double square, will need to add that to the shopping list.

How do you like the Shinwa rulers?
...you tried to let the BMI ruler go by unnoticed that apparently also found its way into the shopping cart. [emoji12]

You’re welcome  [smile] and we can thank Cheese and Bert Vanderveen in here for this  [big grin]
And truly, I’m very grateful, as these items “does not exist” in Norway.. Starrett for the most, unfortunately. Thanks to Dieter Schmidt, and their very thoughtful selection of “Fine tools” (A name that suits them) I can see why Cheese uses two 100/4” squares now, they are very pockety and versatile. I’ve used mine every day since arrival.. the BMI is actually no’ 3.. this was a second 2m version that happened to move to my basket.. they are lovely. I just came in from my shop using it for setting up for a sheet cut. Square and fast [smile] They stay flat even hanging off the end of a sheet, moving the use of folding rulers to the side a bit..

I haven’t tested the Shinwa rulers yet, but they are accurate to a class 1 ruler, they have documented deviation too. These are very pocket friendly, compared to my 300mm ones. It’s not too often I use them, but these will certainly be at hand for drawing and measuring on printed drawings at work. They are very reasonably priced too, with finish and quality as expected from Shinwa.

 

[hdv]

Some guarded bits from Wera for slotted screws. I have a tendency to slip from the slots and wanted to try these out for a while now. I hope these will help me prevent from marring the screw heads.

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[Roachmill]

Some guarded bits from Wera for slotted screws.

Never seen those before and I'm not adverse to trawling Wera's product catalogue. Slotted screws are the devil's work due to bit slippage so I'd love to hear how they work for you once you've had time pretty please.