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

[JayStPeter]

They make it a heck of a lot easier to change speeds on the drill press.  Definitely worth it on that.  They can reduce vibration on lower end machines with cheap pulleys.  They also prevent set on machines that sit for long periods.  Otherwise I'm not sure they are worth the significant price delta.  I got excited after the drill press and replaced jointer and bandsaw to zero result other than emptier wallet.

 

[DeformedTree]

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?

They are intended as repair belts.  You keep a length of them around and when a belt fails, you adjust to to the length of the job till you get a replacement belt.  This way you don't have down time and don't have to keep a autoparts store worth of belts around. I haven't used them in a very long time, I remember them coming in a loose package of links.

But they are handy and people have found other uses beyond there original intent.  I'm surprised people have been able to get the life out of them to use them as a permeant solution.

 

[GoingMyWay]

I picked up 2 Starrett metric tape measures and 2 Klein allen key sets - metric and standard.

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[rst]

I had bought an airless sprayer tip to spray my cathedral ceiling on to find that it would not fit seven guards I already had.  I have so many because every extension I bought came with a guard. So I had to spend another $29.00 to accept the 617 tip.  GRRRR

 

[WillAdams]

In retrospect I wish I'd bought a Starrett metric tape when I bought a FastCap --- it's silly, but the stupid built-in pencil sharpener offends me (and I normally love multi-function anything).

 

[GoingMyWay]

I also started off with a FastCap FlatBack Metric Tape Measure.  It's good for its intended purpose, but because of its flat back it's really floppy and impossible to use one handed on a non-flat surface.

 

[FestitaMakool]

Don’t know if this is still available. I’ve never been a fan of tape measures (I use folding rulers).
But this is extremely robust, and I can safely extend it to a whopping 260 cm before it drops. So most measures under 240 cm’s it can be stretched out with confidence, almost as a wooden folding rule. And it has scales on the flip side as well.
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[FestitaMakool]

Couldn’t help it.. this came my way today. There are plans to convert it more to woodworking use  [wink] It even came with loads of tools and lots of imperial wrenches in which a have missed.

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[six-point socket II]

Oh yeah, the Hazet Assistent. Oh those childhood memories. EVERY garage back then had a couple of those between the work bays. Timeless classic.

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Last thing I bought was a Veritas Drill Stop Gauge.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[GoingMyWay]

I ordered a Saddle Square, Pocket Layout Square, and 4" Double Square from Lee Valley.

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[FestitaMakool]

Der Hazet Assistent ist hervorragend! (That’s about what I dear in German.. [big grin])
I remember too Oliver, it’s just one of those things you just remember from being a young light petrolhead. I’ve made an inquiry for the latest model too. It’s quite a bit wider.

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Those saddle squares from Veritas are nice! - Would be even better if I remember that i have them and to use them [huh] Really liked the pocket square - a must have order next time. Thanks.

 

[GoingMyWay]

Those saddle squares from Veritas are nice! - Would be even better if I remember that i have them and to use them [huh] Really liked the pocket square - a must have order next time. Thanks.

I also hope I remember I have these next time when I need them.  I bought them as a "nice to have" for some future need.  Lee Valley's free shipping with no minimum is a little dangerous for me!  It makes it too enticing to just order tools ad hoc... almost as bad as Amazon!

 

[rst]

I just received my order of two@ size of the new Bessey Gearclamps.  Woodpeckers had them on sale and I had been wanting to try them.

 

[notenoughcash]

just a little beastie

 

[FestitaMakool]

Deep down there in the darkness is a brand new bandsaw, very tiny!
After one and a half hour adjusting, it cuts very nicely and square.

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[GoingMyWay]

I picked up a Craftsman ratcheting open end wrench set. I specifically got it to loosen plumbing supply lines. I don't know how well it actually works, but it seems like a good idea in theory anyway. 

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I also picked up this re-threading kit thanks to Oliver's and Raj's posts:https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/home-improvement-other-projects/'quick-and-dirty'-basement-door-repair/msg607061/#msg607061

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[six-point socket II]

That ratcheting mechanism works, I have an adjustable wrench functioning the same way/ following the same principle.

->https://www.wgb-werkzeuge.de/produkte.detail.html?id=9351&Adjustable+Gear+Wrench

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[GoingMyWay]

Cool, good to know that the ratcheting feature works.

My Veritas shop apron and precision square arrived today.

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[KelleyCrafts]

Nice [member=66216]GoingMyWay[/member] I have one of those on the way with the router box as we speak. Won't be here until next Tuesday though.

Tired of sawdust in the pockets of my apron, this one should solve that.

 

[GoingMyWay]

I was very eagerly awaiting my apron delivery! 

This is the first shop apron that I've ever owned.  I need to figure out the best placement of tools.  I'm hoping this will help reduce the amount of time I spend looking for my tape measure, pencil, etc.