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

[onocoffee]

Curious what's going in the Anthracite Systainer with the orange T-loc?

Now you just need some proper labels that are easier to read from a distance. I like to include a manufacturers logo on each label for a splash of color and a visual treat.

I do need some stickers. Reached out to DeWalt and Senco about stickers for the Systainers. A DeWalt rep responded and said she would forward it to the people who would send me some. Senco: silence. I like the logos you shared but where are you getting them and how are you printing them? On to stickers?

And the anthracite and orange systainer? I guess it's not terribly elevated. They're for my 23ga pin and 18ga brad nailers. Banks and Pierce from Harbor Freight. Not as fancy as Senco or Grex but I'm a very lightweight user and I've quite liked them. Wanted to put them together and stack it with the compressor.

Looks like you got your fair share. How do you store all of these? Some kind of rack system?

It's actually starting to become an issue for me. I used to have all the pertinent tools (DF 500, ETS EC 150/3, RO150, etc) under the workbench, but now with multiple sanders and other tools, the systainers have exceeded the carts I've built to house them. They're now stacked up either on SYS-ROLL carts or just on the floor. All of which means I'm unstacking and stacking to get almost any tool now. It's prompted me to start to plan the next set of systainer cabinets.

 

[Cheese]

I do need some stickers. Reached out to DeWalt and Senco about stickers for the Systainers. A DeWalt rep responded and said she would forward it to the people who would send me some. Senco: silence. I like the logos you shared but where are you getting them and how are you printing them? On to stickers?

And the anthracite and orange systainer? I guess it's not terribly elevated. They're for my 23ga pin and 18ga brad nailers. Banks and Pierce from Harbor Freight. Not as fancy as Senco or Grex but I'm a very lightweight user and I've quite liked them. Wanted to put them together and stack it with the compressor.

Ok...now I've got it, I was wondering what manufacturer used anthracite and orange on their tools.

I go to the manufacturers website and copy the logos. They range from .jpg, .png, .svg, and some are just screen shots. They all seem to print on a .pdf format. I've also printed them using .xlsx and .doc.

I've recently changed to purchasing On-line labels and using their on-line label design software Maestro. I chose On-line labels because of the 600 varieties of sizes & styles they offer but more importantly the 37 different label materials they offer. Every label is purchasable in a single sheet or up to 100,000 sheets. They also offer a free barcode generator and QR code generator. Lots of possibilities for those last 2 items.

https://www.onlinelabels.com/

 

[onocoffee]

Recently, I had been thinking (fantasizing) on getting the really Big Calipers from Woodpeckers. But I have never had the need to caliper anything of such size, so the sensible side of me has held back.

Today, I went to an architectural salvage sale and came across this Really Big Caliper by Brown & Sharpe for $25 Don’t know anything about it (other than it looks cool). I’ll check it against my Mitutoyo digital when I get home, but I thought I’d share.

And I also grabbed an old Stihl 020AV because I have some fantasy about repairing it and cutting my own lumber a la Nakashima…!

 

[peter halle]

I wouldn't be surprised if that saw isn't beyond repair. The top handle saws were / are the tree climbing saws and usually were worked hard. The strangest large caliper I saw was used by a carpenter who specialized in replacing the double glazed units in windows and doors. He would use it to measure the thickness of the glass while still installed in the windows.

 

[luvmytoolz]

@onocoffee That Brown & Sharpe is a fantastic score! Only $25, unreal!

 

[Cheese]

Recently, I had been thinking (fantasizing) on getting the really Big Calipers from Woodpeckers. But I have never had the need to caliper anything of such size, so the sensible side of me has held back.

Today, I went to an architectural salvage sale and came across this Really Big Caliper by Brown & Sharpe for $25 Don’t know anything about it (other than it looks cool). I’ll check it against my Mitutoyo digital when I get home, but I thought I’d share.

That Brown & Sharpe caliper is 10x the tool of the Woodpecker offering. That was a great move on your part. Some of these older precision tools from reputable tooling houses such as the vernier caliper you purchased are dirt cheap because folks nowadays don't want to be bothered with learning how to read a vernier caliper. It's "too inconvenient" for them to use it. That caliper is probably still accurate to within .001" while the Woodpeckers item was probably within .015" or more.
Many years ago I purchased a used Starrett Master height vernier gauge for around $60, the original new purchase price in 2008 was over $4100. There is a lot of value in purchasing lightly used precision tooling from reputable tooling houses. Unfortunately, machine shops come & go on a continuing basis and most tend to purchase new tooling/measurement equipment from reputable manufacturers. Thus, there is an endless supply of lightly used Starrett, Brown & Sharpe, Etalon, Interapid and other precision tools that can be purchased for incredibly cheap prices.

 

[onocoffee]

I wouldn't be surprised if that saw isn't beyond repair. The top handle saws were / are the tree climbing saws and usually were worked hard. The strangest large caliper I saw was used by a carpenter who specialized in replacing the double glazed units in windows and doors. He would use it to measure the thickness of the glass while still installed in the windows.

You might be right. Now that I've had the chance to look at it, it's quite rough. I stopped by a dealer to inquire about parts and they ended up offering me a rear handled 020AV that is not working, as a parts donor, for $75. I told them I would consider it. Would that be worth it? It is complete just not working (I don't know why).

@luvmytoolz @Cheese This is great news to know. I am unfamiliar with Brown & Sharpe. But I thought the tool looked to be in great condition. While I've used digital calipers over the years, this will be my first non-digital calipers, so I'm looking forward to familiarizing myself with it.

The seller holds an architectural rescue sale once a month, I'll snap more pics the next time I go, in case anyone might want what's on offer.

 

[luvmytoolz]

@onocoffee Brown and Sharpe are a terrific quality brand! The company I worked at prior had a very large and well setup metrology department, and there was a lot of Brown and Sharpe precision tools along with the Mitutoyo's.

I recall we had one Brown and Sharpe set of customised dial indicators that were made specifically to within 0.001mm tolerance for working on the microwave transmission gear we built for the military. I know it used to cost a small fortune to get calibrated so I can only imagine how many thousands they cost new.

If you see any B&S dial indicators or verniers in reasonable nick cheap, definitely buy them!

 

[Michael Kellough]

A caliper that large can be used as a story/copy stick, and you don’t need to learn to read it.

 

[Cheese]

A caliper that large can be used as a story/copy stick, and you don’t need to learn to read it.

Great point Michael...

FWIW...Starrett still offers a 24" vernier caliper in a wooden case and the current price is $2000. Just noticed that the current group of LONG Starrett dial calipers all use carbon fiber frames.

Also noticed that the 24" Master Vernier height gage I purchased used for $60 is now up to $4400.

 

[Mike Goetzke]

Recently, I had been thinking (fantasizing) on getting the really Big Calipers from Woodpeckers. But I have never had the need to caliper anything of such size, so the sensible side of me has held back.

Today, I went to an architectural salvage sale and came across this Really Big Caliper by Brown & Sharpe for $25 Don’t know anything about it (other than it looks cool). I’ll check it against my Mitutoyo digital when I get home, but I thought I’d share.

And I also grabbed an old Stihl 020AV because I have some fantasy about repairing it and cutting my own lumber a la Nakashima…!

I bought the Woodpecker's BIG caliper set. I use them quite a bit. I like the point end accessory. They haven't listened yet but I would like it if one pointed end could hold a pencil so the tool could also be used as a large compass.

 

[Cheese]

I bought the Woodpecker's BIG caliper set. I use them quite a bit. I like the point end accessory. They haven't listened yet but I would like it if one pointed end could hold a pencil so the tool could also be used as a large compass.

You could certainly modify one of those BigCal center points to hold a short pencil. Here's what Woodpeckers offered earlier for trammel heads as an idea.

 

[onocoffee]

If you’re thinking of a circular saw or other tools to augment your Festool quiver, I stopped by Lowe’s and they are dramatically chopping prices. The 7 1/4” 24v saw was $130 last week (it’s $99 now), blades are cheap and even their recip is now $99 (did someone say that Flex makes the Festool RSC?). Most of the stock at my local Lowe’s has been wiped out.

 

[Michael Kellough]

I support of the portable idea, the Rockler Rock Steady stand really is steady. I use one with a Woodpecker extra large phenolic router table and it’s plenty steady. Folds up and leans securely against the wall on non-slip feet.

 

[onocoffee]

After yesterday's visit to Lowe's, I kept thinking about the Flex recip saw. I've got an old Dewalt DW938 from the 18v days and while it has served me well, I'm finding that the allen screw starts to loosen while cutting and I've been wondering if a newer recip works better. I've been thinking that when the DeWalt dies, I'll get the Festool RSC.

Then, I went to Lowe's yesterday and they were clearing out their Flex inventory. Last night, I was looking online and the recip was $99 down from $219, with only one showing available in my area. This morning Flex was completely wiped off of Lowes.com, so I decided to stop by my Lowes and there was one last recip on display. The clerk knocked off an additional ten percent and it cost $95 (including sales tax).

So, if you're looking for some deals, it might be worthwhile to stop by your local Lowes and see what's left. Mine was nearly completely stripped of Flex this afternoon.

 

[luvmytoolz]

@onocoffee Nice score! Have a look at the TCT blades on Temu, they're dirt cheap and perform terrific!

Especially on green wood.

 

[Michael Kellough]

After yesterday's visit to Lowe's, I kept thinking about the Flex recip saw. I've got an old Dewalt DW938 from the 18v days and while it has served me well, I'm finding that the allen screw starts to loosen while cutting and I've been wondering if a newer recip works better. I've been thinking that when the DeWalt dies, I'll get the Festool RSC.

Then, I went to Lowe's yesterday and they were clearing out their Flex inventory. Last night, I was looking online and the recip was $99 down from $219, with only one showing available in my area. This morning Flex was completely wiped off of Lowes.com, so I decided to stop by my Lowes and there was one last recip on display. The clerk knocked off an additional ten percent and it cost $95 (including sales tax).

So, if you're looking for some deals, it might be worthwhile to stop by your local Lowes and see what's left. Mine was nearly completely stripped of Flex this afternoon.

Whatarya, crazy? You don’t need an excuse to buy a new tool.

 

[onocoffee]

Have a look at the TCT blades on Temu

Wow, they've got quite a lot blades there at solid prices. Any recs?

Whatarya, crazy? You don’t need an excuse to buy a new tool.

I am reluctant to admit that I went a bit overboard this past week. Both the Inline 6.5", Rear Handled 7.25", Recip AND two battery & charger sets (and maybe a DX93).

I think you are a bad influence!

 

[luvmytoolz]

Wow, they've got quite a lot blades there at solid prices. Any recs?

I bought one of these 10" ones initially, and after using it went back and bought 4-5 more in different sizes. Really impressed with how good they are, far better than the Milwaukee set I got, and a fraction of the price.

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I am reluctant to admit that I went a bit overboard this past week. Both the Inline 6.5", Rear Handled 7.25", Recip AND two battery & charger sets (and maybe a DX93).

I think you are a bad influence!

I would look at it as the more tools you buy on good deals, the more money you're saving! ;-)

 

[Cheese]

I bought one of these 10" ones initially, and after using it went back and bought 4-5 more in different sizes. Really impressed with how good they are, far better than the Milwaukee set I got, and a fraction of the price.

1pc steel reciprocating saw blade universal 10 12 - Temu Australia

deals on 1pc steel reciprocating saw blade universal 10 12 18 20inch concrete cement composite panels masonry cutting saw blade on Temu. Shop on Temu to start saving.

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Interesting, did you actually use this blade in concrete or brick? How well did it work? I can't imagine it will last as long as a diamond blade.
I've used Bosch carbide blades in my OSC 18 & OS 400 on plaster walls and while they outlast a traditional HSS blade by 5-10 times, they still wear out fairly fast and that's only plaster...certainly not concrete block.