FestitaMakool
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Lighting on my boom arm are on the paper, at least too - nice!
What - non Festool - tool / workshop related gizmo/stuff did you buy today?
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Which drill bits need refilling [big grin]
Carrying hearing protection more often leads tu use..
And a small gem, removable rubber thingys on the jaws even!
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More exciting news tomorrow…
Carrying hearing protection more often leads tu use..
And a small gem, removable rubber thingys on the jaws even!
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Bonus:
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More exciting news tomorrow…
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Got an email yesterday from the Hammerstroke shop, notifying me of a newly arrived product.
- Order placed after a few minutes, received today:
TSO GRE-13
This will also be used as a short guide rail for the router(s) or for any other guide help.
Those connectors are, just as you say, a beautiful piece of very useful aluminium.
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- Order placed after a few minutes, received today:
TSO GRE-13
This will also be used as a short guide rail for the router(s) or for any other guide help.
Those connectors are, just as you say, a beautiful piece of very useful aluminium.
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FestitaMakool said:
I think that short TSO rail would be perfect for setting blade to splinter strip distance on multiple track saws. [smile]
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I didn’t think of that Cheese, added to the versatility list now! [big grin]
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Having the short rail, only the imagination stops the use for it..
Bought a selfie stick for men, and a drill holder to-go [big grin]
Visited my local and one of the best photo stores on the Nordic hemisphere, initially to get the Manfrotto boom arm..
Old colleague asked how I was going to use it - Well, for now I’m going to hang my vacuum hose in it, next I saw the universal tumbler holder, which could also be used as a fishing rod holder - that’s now my drill holder I said.. He just shaked his head and laughed [big grin]
Well, it works as foreseen, look at the forstner bit protruding out at the bottom.. end caps are removable. Great but slightly expensive bit of plastic. The springs are incredibly strong and keeps it firmly in place thanks to rubberised pads.
Should be at a store near you too.
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Bought a selfie stick for men, and a drill holder to-go [big grin]
Visited my local and one of the best photo stores on the Nordic hemisphere, initially to get the Manfrotto boom arm..
Old colleague asked how I was going to use it - Well, for now I’m going to hang my vacuum hose in it, next I saw the universal tumbler holder, which could also be used as a fishing rod holder - that’s now my drill holder I said.. He just shaked his head and laughed [big grin]
Well, it works as foreseen, look at the forstner bit protruding out at the bottom.. end caps are removable. Great but slightly expensive bit of plastic. The springs are incredibly strong and keeps it firmly in place thanks to rubberised pads.
Should be at a store near you too.
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I have two of those boom arms and one light stand-mounted boom arm (with a heavy counterbalance). A solid piece of equipment and fairly light-weight too. If you work within its design limits (weight) it should last as long as mine have (about 35 - 40 years).
Manfrotto has been marketed under various other names over the years and they are making some pieces that are used for store displays.
I am fairly certain that you will be happy with this. Mine came with clips that allowed to organize electrical cables and that might be handy too.
They were never cheap, but seem less cheap nowadays. But probably cheaper than a Festool boom.
Also a possibility is hospital curtan track and hooks. If there is a suitable mounting surface and you don't need the ability to swing left and right, then the track might work as well. Zip ties would attach the hose to the hooks.
https://www.cubiclecurtainfactory.c...MI3JH9_MvB9wIVYYlbCh0dQgH-EAAYAiAAEgJJcvD_BwE
They sell complete kits starting at $200.00 but if you can find a place that sells a few feet of track, it should be cheaper.
Manfrotto has been marketed under various other names over the years and they are making some pieces that are used for store displays.
I am fairly certain that you will be happy with this. Mine came with clips that allowed to organize electrical cables and that might be handy too.
They were never cheap, but seem less cheap nowadays. But probably cheaper than a Festool boom.
Also a possibility is hospital curtan track and hooks. If there is a suitable mounting surface and you don't need the ability to swing left and right, then the track might work as well. Zip ties would attach the hose to the hooks.
https://www.cubiclecurtainfactory.c...MI3JH9_MvB9wIVYYlbCh0dQgH-EAAYAiAAEgJJcvD_BwE
They sell complete kits starting at $200.00 but if you can find a place that sells a few feet of track, it should be cheaper.
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Packard, seems like you’re have your experience in photography/video [smile]
I’ve a background in the photo industry too. So Manfrotto (Bogen..) is well known to me, and certainly the M098 Boom arm. I’ve a Magic arm, Expan and triple hooks for backgrounds as well as a few light stands and various bits and bobs that connects together. Though everything is used as an amateur. Gotta love the system of Manfrotto, it’s Lego for adults! [big grin]
Funny, I was looking into Kirsch.. they do pretty minimalistic rails with nylon gliders.. for curtains [wink] These meant for hospital use is new to me though, I’ll have a lookout for these.
I’ve a background in the photo industry too. So Manfrotto (Bogen..) is well known to me, and certainly the M098 Boom arm. I’ve a Magic arm, Expan and triple hooks for backgrounds as well as a few light stands and various bits and bobs that connects together. Though everything is used as an amateur. Gotta love the system of Manfrotto, it’s Lego for adults! [big grin]
Funny, I was looking into Kirsch.. they do pretty minimalistic rails with nylon gliders.. for curtains [wink] These meant for hospital use is new to me though, I’ll have a lookout for these.
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I have two 500 CM Hasselblad bodies, four backs, two 80mm lenses, one 150mm lens. And a Manfroto camera stand that probably costs $1,000.00 nowadays. And I have not used any of it for 20 years. I should sell them, but I'm still emotionally attached.
And a Omega Rapid, two Nikon F-bodies and a bunch of lenses, a Nikon FM with a zoom and a mild tele.
A Nikon digital which I never really learned to use. A full black and white darkroom. Three strobe packs and 6 light heads.
None of it is Festool, so this is the right thread. [big grin]
And a Omega Rapid, two Nikon F-bodies and a bunch of lenses, a Nikon FM with a zoom and a mild tele.
A Nikon digital which I never really learned to use. A full black and white darkroom. Three strobe packs and 6 light heads.
None of it is Festool, so this is the right thread. [big grin]
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FestitaMakool said:
A 6' track with hooks is available from Amazon.com for $60.00. Of course it does not swing side to side, but it can slide along the length.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086CDSKY...lja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1
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Following up on the non Festool gear Packard [big grin]. These may or may not be used in photography, who knows [wink]
I was really positively surprised when these arrived from Fine-Tools.
Sash clamps and pipe clamps for 3/4” pipes. Both clamp types have heads that can move from the end to ie have them centred or as well as used as spread clamps. I picked up some galvanised pipes from the local big box store in a hurry. I’ll get more heads for these pipes. Starting with a set that can clamp either 600mm + or 1200mm +. The beauty is that the heads can easily be moved over to longer pipes. And this way I can store different length of pipes alone and pick the length I need every time without having complete clamps in every length.
The sash clamps have 3,5 mm thick profiles, and have a really nice finish too.
Also a Veritas micro adjust scriber and another Otoro clamp.
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I was really positively surprised when these arrived from Fine-Tools.
Sash clamps and pipe clamps for 3/4” pipes. Both clamp types have heads that can move from the end to ie have them centred or as well as used as spread clamps. I picked up some galvanised pipes from the local big box store in a hurry. I’ll get more heads for these pipes. Starting with a set that can clamp either 600mm + or 1200mm +. The beauty is that the heads can easily be moved over to longer pipes. And this way I can store different length of pipes alone and pick the length I need every time without having complete clamps in every length.
The sash clamps have 3,5 mm thick profiles, and have a really nice finish too.
Also a Veritas micro adjust scriber and another Otoro clamp.
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I quite like those marking gauges and have two myself. I faceted the edges of the head so they don’t roll.
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Chris Wong - It’ll be very bold of me to do such to my Veritas tools, even worse: To a brand new one [scared] But yes, the inevitable of it rolling off somewhere were it shouldn’t has struck me.. concrete or stone bed markings isn’t any better [wink]
I’d better also get one of those with oval head [embarassed] (And yes, “marking gauge” I had a black out and just couldn’t remember when I wrote the post and didn’t bother looking it up either)
Festal - That’s cool! It has marvellous holding power, and if the plastic will hold up it’ll last for a while. Really versatile.
(There was immediately a familiar, ehrrm, apron in the background too [big grin]
I’d better also get one of those with oval head [embarassed] (And yes, “marking gauge” I had a black out and just couldn’t remember when I wrote the post and didn’t bother looking it up either)
Festal - That’s cool! It has marvellous holding power, and if the plastic will hold up it’ll last for a while. Really versatile.
(There was immediately a familiar, ehrrm, apron in the background too [big grin]
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ChuckS - This is on my bucket list, although as a complete marking gauge. I’ve only had without micro adjust before, so I figured I’d try the newest one first. (Aka; new isn’t always better..)
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I've been looking for this item for a long time, Long Island Indicator used to offer these but about 4-5 years ago when the new version came out they decided to no longer offer them. The original version was sold under the Brown & Sharpe, TESA or Etalon name. All parts were made in Switzerland and it was also assembled in Switzerland. According to Long Island Indicator "Brown & Sharpe 599-579-XX was an excellent dial caliper, the likes of which will probably never be seen again."
The new versions of the Brown & Sharpe, TESA & Etalon calipers have various parts made in China and some are also assembled in China, so it's a real mixed bag.
This particular caliper is metric so that's why it's difficult to locate state-wide. I located several in Europe and one was recently available in Israel used for $180 plus $150 for shipping. [eek]
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The new versions of the Brown & Sharpe, TESA & Etalon calipers have various parts made in China and some are also assembled in China, so it's a real mixed bag.
This particular caliper is metric so that's why it's difficult to locate state-wide. I located several in Europe and one was recently available in Israel used for $180 plus $150 for shipping. [eek]
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