What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today?
A roller stand was on sale for $19.99 Cdn; to get the free shipping, I threw in few other items including a reversible ratchet screwdriver which can be a lifesaver in certain situations. I got one from LV several years ago, but couldn't find it when I needed it last time for a job (The product is no longer available at LV:https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...0-reversible-ratchet-screwdriver?item=88K1110 ).
The LV one seems a bit more robust, but on sale at $4.99 Cdn, there isn't much to complain about the backup tool. Now the chances of missing both reversible screwdrivers should be lower. [big grin]
The order was placed Sunday night, and it arrived this morning via postal courier from the warehouse (located about 150km).
The LV one seems a bit more robust, but on sale at $4.99 Cdn, there isn't much to complain about the backup tool. Now the chances of missing both reversible screwdrivers should be lower. [big grin]
The order was placed Sunday night, and it arrived this morning via postal courier from the warehouse (located about 150km).
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DynaGlide
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I finished connecting the two new 20A circuits I ran to my workshop:
I have a FLEX vac available for a dedicated Kapex collector. It has a tool port but it's only rated for 550W. Plan is to have the Kapex on one circuit, FLEX vac on another, and an iVac pro switch to trigger the vac wirelessly. The iVac pro line has a sensor you strap around your power cord to sense the current draw.
I'm sure this is an overkill solution but I didn't want to plug my Kapex into anything besides an outlet.
I'll grab another tool sensor for my Dewalt table saw and use the setup for that as well.
I have a FLEX vac available for a dedicated Kapex collector. It has a tool port but it's only rated for 550W. Plan is to have the Kapex on one circuit, FLEX vac on another, and an iVac pro switch to trigger the vac wirelessly. The iVac pro line has a sensor you strap around your power cord to sense the current draw.
I'm sure this is an overkill solution but I didn't want to plug my Kapex into anything besides an outlet.
I'll grab another tool sensor for my Dewalt table saw and use the setup for that as well.
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I replaced my 31 year old Jet Dust Collector. The Powermatic Anniversary Dust collector came with a chip collector. Went together very easily but needed helper twice to lift and fit two components in place. Came with a remote control and extra bags. I plan another location in the shop requiring another electrical outlet. I am converting the motor to 220 and installing another 220 outlet in addition to one for a Powermatic planner and table saw.
The nuisance issues are the sound; much louder than expected and decibel level is unmentioned in the documents. The second item is that the chip cyclone requires a 5” hole, gasket and needs some sort of container. My choice is a 30 gallon steel barrel from U-Line. A 5” hole saw was under $20.00. I used a muffin pan to keep track of the nuts, bolts and screws. Requires 13, 14 mm wrench and 6mm hex. Direction manual is excellent and somewhat necessary due to the variety of fasteners. The nearest Woodcraft store is five hours by Interstate in another state. I was willing to make the drive but the Store was not a participating dealer. The consequence was a flat shipping charge to $150.00 to make its way to Montana. Arrived shrink wrapped on a pallet in A-1 condition.
Only advice offered is to take care moving the motor assembly. It has thin metal flanges around the bottom that can easily be bent if the assembly is tipped on edge.
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The nuisance issues are the sound; much louder than expected and decibel level is unmentioned in the documents. The second item is that the chip cyclone requires a 5” hole, gasket and needs some sort of container. My choice is a 30 gallon steel barrel from U-Line. A 5” hole saw was under $20.00. I used a muffin pan to keep track of the nuts, bolts and screws. Requires 13, 14 mm wrench and 6mm hex. Direction manual is excellent and somewhat necessary due to the variety of fasteners. The nearest Woodcraft store is five hours by Interstate in another state. I was willing to make the drive but the Store was not a participating dealer. The consequence was a flat shipping charge to $150.00 to make its way to Montana. Arrived shrink wrapped on a pallet in A-1 condition.
Only advice offered is to take care moving the motor assembly. It has thin metal flanges around the bottom that can easily be bent if the assembly is tipped on edge.
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Cheese
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Imemiter said:
Are you running the Wessel on 36 mm hose? What are your thoughts?
The band file is really handy...besides abrasive belts, ScotchBrite belts are also available.
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So far I've only used it with the 27mm(?) that came with the Midi and CT Sys. The nozzle works incredibly well on carpet and hardwood. A big improvement over the well-used Fein it's replacing. One of my clients is a crazy cat lady who I know has some model of Roomba. Just to experiment I vacuumed an area rug outside my work zone. The difference was so noticable I had to vacuum the whole room. The rug didn't look bad before, but post-Wessel it looked much, much better.
I'm using it with the Festool wand/handle and it's nice being able to adjust brush speed with the air flow valve. I was due for a new nozz' and your review came at just the right time. Thanks!
I'm using it with the Festool wand/handle and it's nice being able to adjust brush speed with the air flow valve. I was due for a new nozz' and your review came at just the right time. Thanks!
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Imemiter said:
Nahh you did did you.. I want one too! One untethered one, and I did notice this ones release, seemed a bit pricey, but as you say it’s a problem solver. Please let us know how you like it in a while [big grin]
Cheese
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Imemiter said:
Thanks for the input...that's also been my general impression. Pretty impressed with the results so far, I've been using mine with a 36 mm hose. And I'm way impressed with using it on black rugs that contain white dog & cat hair.
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Just received one of these from the US. It’s OAINA it seems.
I’m very excited to stop hauling my compressor around as much. I typically used an 18g Brad nailer and initially thought the 35mm pin length too small to replace that, but on greater consideration decided that while less good for 10% off my tasks the pin nailer will actually be better for 90% of my uses with its smaller finish holes. Carrying a SYS1 around for my nailing needs is gonna be sooo much nicer than that compressor.
Sadly I can’t use it yet as the tool got here faster from the US than the pin nails coming from the UK
I’m very excited to stop hauling my compressor around as much. I typically used an 18g Brad nailer and initially thought the 35mm pin length too small to replace that, but on greater consideration decided that while less good for 10% off my tasks the pin nailer will actually be better for 90% of my uses with its smaller finish holes. Carrying a SYS1 around for my nailing needs is gonna be sooo much nicer than that compressor.
Sadly I can’t use it yet as the tool got here faster from the US than the pin nails coming from the UK
Cheese
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3M Cubitron 125 mm sanding discs in a sample pack...pretty sweet. Note the "Not For Retail Sale" notice on the front of the package, now that makes sense because these things were only 30 cents each...that's what I'd call a loss leader. [smile]
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So Mother Mining offers a package of 3 each 80-120-150-180-220 film discs and a package of 5 each 240-320-400 film discs. If purchased in these 15 disc trial packages the 125 mm discs are 30 cents each, if purchased in normal 50 each quantities they are 90 cents each.
This allows you to figure out what papers you really need and will use. I also like that 3M is using a film based substrate as compared to a paper based substrate. The film based substrate goes back to 3M's experience with automotive finishing. It's supposed to provide a smoother, more uniform surface and is compatible with water.
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These are the 3M part numbers for the discs...No Hole (NH) discs on the left and the Clean Sanding Discs (spiral hole pattern) on the right.
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So here's the selection from 80 to 400.
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So Mother Mining offers a package of 3 each 80-120-150-180-220 film discs and a package of 5 each 240-320-400 film discs. If purchased in these 15 disc trial packages the 125 mm discs are 30 cents each, if purchased in normal 50 each quantities they are 90 cents each.
This allows you to figure out what papers you really need and will use. I also like that 3M is using a film based substrate as compared to a paper based substrate. The film based substrate goes back to 3M's experience with automotive finishing. It's supposed to provide a smoother, more uniform surface and is compatible with water.
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These are the 3M part numbers for the discs...No Hole (NH) discs on the left and the Clean Sanding Discs (spiral hole pattern) on the right.
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So here's the selection from 80 to 400.
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Thank you for the detailed post on that, [member=44099]Cheese[/member] ! Very much appreciated!
notenoughcash
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a makita rail bag, for festool rails
(i know i can hear the upror from here)
reason beeing.
its less likey to get nabbed on site if it doesnt say festool on it.
also you pay 2x the amount for having festool writen on it.
(i know i can hear the upror from here)
reason beeing.
its less likey to get nabbed on site if it doesnt say festool on it.
also you pay 2x the amount for having festool writen on it.
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not bought, but i got a goodie pack from medite in the mail today.
SUPRISE [smile] [smile] [smile] [smile]
had a water bottle, a pad and pen and a competition entry slip in it.
now what can i make for that competition to get that £1000 prize pack?!??!?!?!?!?!?
SUPRISE [smile] [smile] [smile] [smile]
had a water bottle, a pad and pen and a competition entry slip in it.
now what can i make for that competition to get that £1000 prize pack?!??!?!?!?!?!?
