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Thanks everyone ! Are there any french dudes here ?
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Lead pencil [emoji8]
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Will go to the Milwaukee booth today. Will try to take some pics for ya.
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The door which was probably the most difficult step of the entire building process. If someone knows how to install a door when working alone, I'm all ears !
While some of you may say that the left door won't open, I didn't know there was another shelve next to the bed.
Ahhhh last minute plans modifications.
While I understand that things have been slightly over-engineered, I didn't want the structure to break / bend / fall.
If I had proper knowledge of carpentry / joints basics, I would have done things differently and that would have save me some time / hassle but hey, that was my very first project...and as the wise man said once "Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions".-
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The rest went rather well with tiny adjustments.
For the tech lovers (ahem), this is for you
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Spent 2 days on my knees and started to do dangerous things with the TS55:
And then, brought everything upstairs and started to assemble things.
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Hi guys,
I'm starting to like it here so I thought it would be a good opportunity to show you what I've been up to lately.
My 12 yo niece said she didn't like her metallic (bunk) bed structure anymore and wanted something "cooler". I'm guessing that a 12 yo teen wanted something closer to what she's seen on Instagram or Pinterest. [emoji6]
I said "leave it with me and I'll see what I can do". [emoji28]
400€ worth of 22mm thick plywood, a bunch of 2x2's and 2x4's later, here's what I've managed to built.
I'm not a carpenter and I've learnt pretty much everything I know so far....watching YouTube videos. [emoji53]
This is my very first project, and I humbly submit it here.
The story
Several things I had to work with were:
- to keep the chest with drawers (seems it had a sentimental value) and find a way to integrate it seemlessly.
- to keep the white (ikea-ish ?) cubic shelves as well.
- making sure they can easily have access to what underneath the bed structure.
- having enough desk space.
- building a small shelve
The building process
The 22mm plywood was way to heavy and a bit too thick. It was perfect for the bed surface but the rest should have been thinner (probably 18 or 15mm would have been perfect). Lesson learnt.
Because of the tiny apartment, I decided to make ALL the cuts in the main lobby of the building. [emoji17][emoji56]
There was no way I could have cut inside the flat.
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Hi guys,
Just noticed I haven't introduced myself yet.
So here we go: I'm 41 and an avid DIYer and slowly learning woodworking.
Super excited about this forum, I'm fascinated by new technologies such as laser cutting, CNC an 3D printing but I absolutely love hand tools and handmade stuff / craftmanship.
Cheers,
H
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For masonry you want a slide switch and a lot of power otherwise you'll be sitting there a long time with cramped hands. These four are good ones to consider.
Metabo WEPBA 17-125
Fein WSG 15-125
Makita GA5042 (GA5042CX1 comes with tuckpoint guard)
Bosch AG50-11vs (has variable speed but slightly less power)
Thanks for your input Jeff, very helpful indeed.
The Metabo WEPBA 17-125 looks awesome !
Tried to hold the Fein in my hand: too big and the plastic they are using is a bit slippery or at least, has a major lack of grip (to say the least). Kind of bad ergonomics for my taste.
Will try to have a look at Makita and at the Bosch too.
The Flex looks interesting as well:
http://flex-tools.com/gb/Produkte/Winkelschleifer/L_3406_VRG/index.php#
http://flex-tools.com/bild.php?pic=/RGB_Onlinedaten/Anwendungen/anw_l3406vrg_01.jpg
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My possible upcoming xmas present. Fein angle grinder with variable speed.
Drooling. [emoji12]
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Milwaukee for you, the US tools freaks ! [emoji2]
Leica porn:
Collomix:
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Fein soft porn. The grip on these drills is amazing and nicely balanced. They really copied the chuck swapping concept from Festool (devilish grin).
Trying to do some serious holes in a serious block of wood.
Duss - the pinnacle of rotary and demolition hammers. They are built like tanks, literally !Their designs are simply horrible but hey, you don't wear them when going clubbing (errr...some might).
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Snickers booth. Very cool stuff, and thinking of buying this pair of trousers soon.
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Well, you all know what these shows are about so let's have the pics do the talking.
MAFELL
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Looks good but it would have been ideal to still have the hook attachement while running on battery. C'mon Festool, that wasn't that difficult to come up with.
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Thanks for your input chaps. I'll be mostly using this for grinding and masonry work.
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Ok so first thoughts. I would need:
125cm disc. Anti kick back feature and low vibration features.
Variable speed would be appreciable too.
Need to be able to have several handle positions too.
Need to try the paddle switch to find out whether I would like it.
As for brands, I'd rather stick to ( not in any particular order) Metabo, Bosch, Fein, Flex.
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I guess this one comes with some kind of converter with the set. Still I don't want to drop five bones right now but that's one heck of a deal!
Ah yes the previous models with the external power supply.
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in my own country (Netherlands).
Hi again,
Since you are from the Netherlands, have you ever purchased anything from www.toolnation.nl ?
They have some cool Senco combo offers that keep me awake [emoji15][emoji42]
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Since I live in France, I ordered the 230V version and got rid of the the UK plug.Cheaper there than in my own country (Netherlands). But you have to get a different powercable.
That was still an awesome deal.
Still willing to try a Festool Rotex 125 to compare with and also trying the ETS just for fun.
I'm guessing my Mirka would be very close to an ETS EC 150/5 ?
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They've got a Mirka set with the vac on clearance at woodcraft here in NH for $500!!!!! Awesome deal! Already vested in my Festools but boy what a deal!
Insane ! The very same sander + the vac for 500 bucks.
Unbelievable. To be honest, i'd take it and sell the vac on ebay.
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The lightest sander I've ever used. Absolutely stunning piece of kit...but not cheap. [emoji56]
Pictures for your consideration.
Bought from Axminster Uk a while ago. Was approx 10% cheaper than in France and on top of that, they were offering more than 200 abranet pad in 5 different grits.
Couldn't pass the occasion.
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Thanks guys. Will give you an update soon !
What I've built for my 12 yo niece
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Thanks guys,
Kinda proud of my very first project I have to say.
Yeah, it has been treated with 2 light coats of mat finish varnish.