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

[Packard]

I built a screen door with four same-sized openings.  However, my calculations were off and the bottom opening is about 1/8” over-size and the top opening is about 1/8” undersize.

So I ended up with three different sized screens. 

I labeled the screens with #1, #2, #3 and #4 using a Brother label machine and the labels adhered well and were hidden when the screens were installed.

But efforts to label the openings fell short.  The labels’ adhesion seemed tenuous at best.

Instead I bought a set of 1/4” high number/Letter stamps from Harbor Freight.  I’m sure that these are not world class quality, but since they were intended for marking metals (including mild steel) and I was marking painted wood, my guess it will hold up rather well.

The stamped numbers were sharp and clear.  I tried rubbing in some wax hole filler for contrast, but it did not go well.

Any suggestions on filler to add contrast to the numbers?  The screen door is black, semi-gloss (Benjamin Moore High Build Regal Select Exterior.

The letter/number stamps cost $14.99.  So not too bad.

Now if I can figure out how to keep the screen frames from bowing inward after installing the fabric, I will be golden.

 

[cider]

Any suggestions on filler to add contrast to the numbers?

Maybe crayon?

 

[Packard]

Any suggestions on filler to add contrast to the numbers?

Maybe crayon?

I’ll try that

 

[peter halle]

Yesterday was the Woodpecker's Route n Plane, and a Veneer Supplies EVS-2 5 CFM Vacuum Pressing Kit.  Last week was a bunch of uninteresting things including a patch kit for my vacuum pressing bag.  It had been stored in a shed for years and it looks like squirrels got into the shed, dropped sunflower seeds into the bag and then later saw the seeds thru the bag and chewed their way in.  Had to shorten the bag to get rid of the worst ones at the end seam.

Peter

 

[rst]

Toolnut ran special on Makita rear handle twin 18v saw with two xtra batteries.  $300.00 for the set.  I’ve been debating Milwaukee, Flex or Metabo 36v.  I’m a sucker for a good deal, was planning on purchasing a rear handle to replace my corded 8 1/4 Skil.  Another platform to add to my other four.

 

[HighlandMarine]

New V-Coil Rapid Set, really stoked as it all runs on 1/4” hex drive, and will add a little Wera tool check ratchet and some tef gel to the kit.

 

[FestitaMakool]

Kinda’ in love already..
Received these two from Amazon today, of course they do brilliantly with Festool Centrotec bits as well. These are the ESD versions of the Wiha Centrofix/Rapidfix handle. They are smaller in diameter than the regular Wiha handles so they do better for fine work. The bits sit rock solid with no wobble.

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[Crazyraceguy]

Any suggestions on filler to add contrast to the numbers?  The screen door is black, semi-gloss (Benjamin Moore High Build Regal Select Exterior.

Maybe some latex paint? Just dab it in the indentions and wipe of the surface with a damp rag.

 

[Packard]

Any suggestions on filler to add contrast to the numbers?  The screen door is black, semi-gloss (Benjamin Moore High Build Regal Select Exterior.

Maybe some latex paint? Just dab it in the indentions and wipe of the surface with a damp rag.

It turns out that in daylight, instead of under my shop lights, the numbers are quite legible without adding any filler.

So, the number stamps worked out well.

 

[4nthony]

Hi, my name is Anthony and I am addicted to marking tools.

 

[rmwarren]

Hi, my name is Anthony and I am addicted to marking tools.

Been looking at those for a while. Where did you source from?

I like that they didn't clutter up the scale with half MM marks. It's easier to just visually split the difference if aiming for 20 thousandths.

RMW

 

[Packard]

Hi, my name is Anthony and I am addicted to marking tools.

Been looking at those for a while. Where did you source from?

I like that they didn't clutter up the scale with half MM marks. It's easier to just visually split the difference if aiming for 20 thousandths.

RMW

Several listings on EBay.
https://www.google.com/search?q=matsui+measure+mfg+co.+ltd+scriber+gages&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiXjO2dvJGDAxX4FFkFHYI5BhAQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=matsui+measure+mfg+co.+ltd+scriber+gages&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1CvDViaUmCTXWgAcAB4AIABbogB1geSAQQxNC4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=PEp8ZZf-BPip5NoPgvOYgAE&bih=824&biw=1128&client=firefox-b-1-m

I was not sure how it was used, but this image made that clear.

 

[hdv]

Here's a fellow victim of that affliction!

I've been looking at (or should I say drool over  [embarassed]) one at the Feine Werkzeuge website for some time now. But I could never justify the price tag. But if you were to say that it is really wonderful in actual use, then I might succumb...  [tongue] I am looking forward to your "review".

 

[4nthony]

Been looking at those for a while. Where did you source from?

I like that they didn't clutter up the scale with half MM marks. It's easier to just visually split the difference if aiming for 20 thousandths.

RMW

I ordered from ebay seller camelon-japan.
https://www.ebay.com/str/camelonjapan

I chose them based on their ratings and number of reviews. Their pricing isn't the least or most expensive, just kinda middle-of-the-pack.

The gauge feels very nice in hand, solid, with nice heft for its size. You can use it with a scribing pen (like Packard's photo), marking knife, or a pencil. A knife or scribing pen will probably be the most accurate as my pencil markings ended up a touch long when compared to my Woodpecker's Pocket T-Square. That's just the nature of the tool (end of measurement vs on measurement)

I had to brush up on how to read a Vernier scale lol

 

[Michael Kellough]

Hi, my name is Anthony and I am addicted to marking tools.

Been looking at those for a while. Where did you source from?

I like that they didn't clutter up the scale with half MM marks. It's easier to just visually split the difference if aiming for 20 thousandths.

RMW

I like it! With the vernier scale you can read 1/10th mm directly. Plenty fine enough for me.

 

[rmwarren]

Dang I never realized how verneer scales worked! Thanks, just checked the "learn something every day" box. [thumbs up]

Rm

 

[Packard]

Dang I never realized how verneer scales worked! Thanks, just checked the "learn something every day" box. [thumbs up]

Rm

I grew up using verniers.  They are certainly more rugged than dials or digital. 

An apprentice toolmaker that joined our company some 40 years back, bought a set of used machinists’ tools.  All the measuring tools used vernier scales, including his micrometers.  He took great pride in the fact that he was proficient with that technology and sought out measuring tools with verniers rather than dials or digital read outs.  (Also, no one borrowed his vernier calipers—perhaps the real drive behind the use of verniers.)

There was no way to “zero” these tools out without moving the anvils.  Some had a screw adjustable anvil for that purpose (micrometers only).

 

[Mini Me]

I labeled the screens with #1, #2, #3 and #4 using a Brother label machine and the labels adhered well and were hidden when the screens were installed.

Blue tape with a permanent marker

 

[Mini Me]

Hi, my name is Anthony and I am addicted to marking tools.

I first saw one of those in a YT video and it was a gotta have one of those moment.

 

[Packard]

Hi, my name is Anthony and I am addicted to marking tools.

I first saw one of those in a YT video and it was a gotta have one of those moment.

It looks cool.  But it seems like something a machinist or tool and die maker would use.  It measures to far greater accuracy Thant I would work to.

I use a small Starrett combination square to mark things.  As a rule, repeatability is more important than accuracy.