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

[Packard]

[member=58857]Crazyraceguy[/member]  here you go:
https://www.kctool.com/wera-060412-7-16-x-50mm-nut-setter

Ron

I find it interesting that WERA chose to use an illustration rather than a photo.  It is a photo-realistic illustration that likely required more work (and cost) than an actual photo. 

In most cases, when I see photo-realistic images of production items rather than actual photos, my mind asks, “What are they hiding?”

But WERA has a sterling reputation that would argue against that conclusion.  But still, “Why?”

 

[bertv]

[member=58857]Crazyraceguy[/member]  here you go:

https://www.kctool.com/wera-060412-7-16-x-50mm-nut-setter

Ron

I find it interesting that WERA chose to use an illustration rather than a photo.  It is a photo-realistic illustration that likely required more work (and cost) than an actual photo. 

In most cases, when I see photo-realistic images of production items rather than actual photos, my mind asks, “What are they hiding?”

But WERA has a sterling reputation that would argue against that conclusion.  But still, “Why?”

Nowadays it is cheaper to do a computer generated rendering than taking a pro photo that still needs retouching (machine marks and such). Note that IKEA use cgi for at least 80 percent of the images in their catalogue and webshops.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

The funny part is that they used the same image for all of the sizes on that page  [eek]
There is no way that the proportions of that image are correct for 7/16" to a 1/4" hex shank.
11mm is .433" and 7/16" = .437"
The typical fit of fasteners makes the difference a non-issue.
That's how I get by with the Festool socket set, which is missing 7/16" anyway.
The reason I got this was the length. Occasionally the longer one becomes a fit problem.
Purchased individually, it was $3 and some change, couldn't pass it up.

 

[sebr023]

Not today today, but last week.

Upgraded from a Bosch 4405 to a Bosch gcm12 with the gliding arms.
I’m trying to organize the shop, and I never used my miter saw,  cause it’s heavy, in the shed in the backward, and I don’t have space/ proper setup.

If I would use the 4405, I would lose like a foot behind the saw. Having the gcm12 I will be able to set it on a cabinet and use it more often.

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[Packard]

I bought a small (7-1/2”?) and light weight chop saw to use on site.  It was on sale for less than $100.00.

But it cannot make square cuts with repeated accuracy, so I can just use it to cut framing studs to length.  The concept (small, light weight) was good.  Execution left much to be desired.

 

[rst]

Early in the year I bought Makita's rear handle saw.  I certainly didn't another battery platform but I wanted a cordless to replace my  40 some year old Skil 8 1/4" for remote work.  Toolnut was selling the saw with charger and two batteries for $300.00 from the standard price of $400.00.  This in itself was not the kicker, the extra two batteries at that price tipped me over the edge.  Since then I've bought their 10,000 lumen worklight that is also direct 110v capable. I've also bought two small 18v LXT tank garden sprayers, the small blower/vac and last week the wet tile saw for cutting laminated glass patterns.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Early in the year I bought Makita's rear handle saw.  I certainly didn't another battery platform but I wanted a cordless to replace my  40 some year old Skil 8 1/4" for remote work.  Toolnut was selling the saw with charger and two batteries for $300.00 from the standard price of $400.00.  This in itself was not the kicker, the extra two batteries at that price tipped me over the edge.  Since then I've bought their 10,000 lumen worklight that is also direct 110v capable. I've also bought two small 18v LXT tank garden sprayers, the small blower/vac and last week the wet tile saw for cutting laminated glass patterns.

I did the same thing with a string trimmer. The price was right, with 4 of the 5Ah batteries. So, when I got the Makita SCMS, I didn't really care about the 4Ah batteries, that came with it. Now that leaves me with 6 to share among them.

 

[woodferret]

Just put in an order for a Laguna Revo 12/16 Lathe.  Looking forward to throwing wood across the room.

 

[DynaGlide]

Got me a Dewalt Grabo. Came in Saturday. So far i like it. It seems well built. I'll likely look into a second in the future. They'll get used for sheet goods and trim install

 

[Muttley000]

Got me a Dewalt Grabo. Came in Saturday. So far i like it. It seems well built. I'll likely look into a second in the future. They'll get used for sheet goods and trim install

These caught my eye, it is the battery platform I’m already invested in. Interested in your thoughts after some use. Sheet goods is what I’d use them for too.

 

[Cheese]

Got me a Dewalt Grabo. Came in Saturday. So far i like it. It seems well built. I'll likely look into a second in the future. They'll get used for sheet goods and trim install

They're the cat's meow Matt...I purchased one of the original Grabo versions when they first came out but I anticipate the newer Dewalt battery platform will ultimately be the dinner winner.

I've been using mine this week to lift and re-level NY Bluestone patio stones. The heaviest I've lifted is probably 90# but Grabo specifies the vertical weight lift limit at 175#.

The nice thing is that the surface doesn't need to be absolutely smooth, some amount of rough texture is permissible because the Grabo has an onboard vacuum level monitor and when the vacuum level drops below a predetermined level, the on-board vacuum pump automatically kicks in to bring the vacuum level back to the predetermined safety level. That feature really works well.

I also really like using it attached to a Festool guide rail with a Betterley adapter for cutting on vertical or horizontal surfaces with a track saw.

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[semenza]

I have the Grabo. They are pricey but worth it. Especially if you work alone.

Great for moving sheet goods. I take them with me if I am picking up a large order of sheet goods. An employee at my supplier and I transferred about 40  3/4" sheets from forklift to my trailer in less than ten minutes (that's not a guess, real time). And no pinched fingers , caught gloves, or splinters.  [thumbs up]

I have used them to install several wood countertops as large as 1.5" thick 24" x 98" with walls on two or three sides. The control and maneuverability is excellent. Well, some strength helps. But no way could I have done these by myself without something like the Grabo.

Great to help move large cabinets or free standing furniture such as armoires. You can add a handle anywhere you want one.

Seth

 

[Michael Kellough]

I have the Grabo. They are pricey but worth it. Especially if you work alone.

Great for moving sheet goods. I take them with me if I am picking up a large order of sheet goods. An employee at my supplier and I transferred about 40  3/4" sheets from forklift to my trailer in less than ten minutes (that's not a guess, real time). And no pinched fingers , caught gloves, or splinters.  [thumbs up]

I have used them to install several wood countertops as large as 1.5" thick 24" x 98" with walls on two or three sides. The control and maneuverability is excellent. Well, some strength helps. But no way could I have done these by myself without something like the Grabo.

Great to help move large cabinets or free standing furniture such as armoires. You can add a handle anywhere you want one.

Seth

Do you have two Grabo’s?

I don’t see the need for larger batteries. The batteries that come with the Grabo-Grabo are small but last a long time.

 

[rst]

I had to put 20 sheets of acrylic, 10 1/4” & 10 1/8” off a flat skid.  I wasn’t sure how it would work with the 1/8” because of the floppy factor.  It worked great, putting it in the center and shaking @ piece to break the static attraction I flopped it up to insert into the vertical rack.  Normally putting these away would require two to insure no breakage.

 

[semenza]

I have the Grabo. They are pricey but worth it. Especially if you work alone.

Great for moving sheet goods. I take them with me if I am picking up a large order of sheet goods. An employee at my supplier and I transferred about 40  3/4" sheets from forklift to my trailer in less than ten minutes (that's not a guess, real time). And no pinched fingers , caught gloves, or splinters.  [thumbs up]

I have used them to install several wood countertops as large as 1.5" thick 24" x 98" with walls on two or three sides. The control and maneuverability is excellent. Well, some strength helps. But no way could I have done these by myself without something like the Grabo.

Great to help move large cabinets or free standing furniture such as armoires. You can add a handle anywhere you want one.

Seth

Do you have two Grabo’s?

I don’t see the need for larger batteries. The batteries that come with the Grabo-Grabo are small but last a long time.

Yes two. I think to really make them useful for everything you need two.

Seth

 

[squall_line]

Cheese saw yesterday afternoon/evening that the P1CC's were back to full price at Timberwolf.  That's my fault; I grabbed the last one of the discounted ones, and I live close enough to their distribution that it's already here today. [eek] Now I just need to get home so I can open the box.  [big grin]

 

[mkasdin]

Xmas, cyber Monday and Black Friday are coming up. I suspect they will do a promo for people looking to spend $$ on tools to offset tax liabilities.

 

[Muttley000]

Got me a Dewalt Grabo. Came in Saturday. So far i like it. It seems well built. I'll likely look into a second in the future. They'll get used for sheet goods and trim install

Can these pick up sheets of drywall or does the air move through them too easily?

 

[squall_line]

Got me a Dewalt Grabo. Came in Saturday. So far i like it. It seems well built. I'll likely look into a second in the future. They'll get used for sheet goods and trim install

Can these pick up sheets of drywall or does the air move through them too easily?

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2074823819321176

Should work, just make sure that it's fully sucked down before you lift and that you leave it running the entire time, as it will lose suction quickly.  Also, normal caveats about safely lifting drywall to prevent cracking apply (don't lift a sheet laying down flat with a single unit in the center, you'll probably break it, but lifting a vertical / leaning piece up into place should be safe)

 

[DynaGlide]

I was hoping it could form enough of a vacuum on plywood to not run continuously. I was wrong.