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

[Cheese]

I'm now envisioning a Centrotec awl...

Here's my version...an extra PZ1 bit that I really don't need, placed in a metal lathe and turned to a point. I did this to 4 each PZ1 bits and now have the awl bits scattered throughout my driver bit collections.

I keep 2 of them in separate Twin Boxes for convenience. Just make sure to install them with the point down.  [smile]

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[squall_line]

I once installed the CXS Jacob's chuck onto my Centrotec handle, put a drill bit in it, and used that to elongate out a couple of holes in a rubber door sweep that had an adjustable metal strap but only round mounting holes in the rubber. 

I suppose I could have done the same with one of my centrotec drill bits with the centrotec chuck, now that I think about it, but I like those too much to subject them to that abuse.

In my defense, the kids were asleep and I was trying to keep the noise down.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

My original was a Craftsmen, with the wide stubby handle, like the shortest screwdriver, It was totally clear though, instead of the usual red and blue stripes.
I actually got a new one of those too, for about $5, as a back up  [big grin]
After further reading, I think the Wera version is intended to be driven into leather. I assume for stitching?

 

[onocoffee]

Okay, I know, I know - before you get upset that I'm bringing such a tool into this palace, I think it's a good one.

My local Lowe's has little stations set up with impact drivers and drills from DeWalt, Kobalt, Flex and Skil. You'd think that Skil is just another low quality random tool, but whenever I'm there, I play around with the drills - drilling screws into pressure treated 4x4, extracting the screws and drilling holes. While the Kobalt feels cheap, the Skil PowerCore 12v has impressed me over and over again. Feels good in the hand, well balanced, sounds good, has good power and works very impressively on the demo stations.

So I was pretty surprised to see the drill, with single battery and charger, on sale for $40. And I decided to buy one today. At the shop, it still feels good and I'm going to use it alongside my other drills to see how it compares. I've got an old DeWalt DCD710, a used TXS and the current CXS12.

I figured, at the very least, I can place it as my in-house drill at the new (non-woodworking) shop. Or, if it really sucks, I have 30 days to return it.

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