dwasifar
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I bought an acetate handle screwdriver set and happily wasted too much time making a rack for it:
The recesses ensure they stay put until they're lifted, and the slots let me take them out without lifting them all the way.
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I didn't buy these today, but I finally got around to unpacking them today:
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I got this:
New old stock Craftsman 7" woodworker's vise, Japan, complete with owner's manual (such as it is). Found it in an antique mall for $34. I feel like I stole it.
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2 minutes ago, ChrisK said:
How’s the dust collection on that beast? I’ve heard a lot of good things about it. Also nice miter station.
I don't know yet. 😅 Haven't cut anything with it yet. Gonna put a Diablo blade on first.
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I didn't exactly buy it today, but I got this Delta 12" sliding compound miter saw:
This uses articulating arms rather than rails, like the Bosch, so it can sit close to a wall. That's perfect to build into a miter station:
I'm rather happy with how that turned out. I have construction pictures but I'll refrain unless anyone is interested.
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How does this guy still have all his fingers?
Makes me think of this:
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On 5/5/2018 at 2:47 PM, dwasifar said:
The recip saw was a promo. I got it free with the table saw. Not sure whether to keep it or sell it.
Well, I decided to keep the reciprocating saw. It's quite nice and has plenty of power.
Unfortunately free saw does not come with free case, and I like all my power tools to have cases. Keeps things together.
I asked Skilsaw if a case was available and they offered to sell me a canvas bag. No thanks. If I wanted a canvas bag I'd go to the grocery store.
So, what to do? Make one!
This turned out pretty much as I intended. I like it and I think I'll make a few more, for other uncased power tools I have knocking around.
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8 minutes ago, rcarnes911 said:
Adjustable wrench
Apparently that one was too easy.
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Here's another one:
I'm the tool you grab when you don't know exactly what you need.
I'm often called by a brand name, but my real name is different.
I'll open up for you when you rub me with your thumb.
What am I?
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19 hours ago, StrippedScrew said:
Awww. It's like Groot and Baby Groot.
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8 hours ago, Jronman said:
Spray Foam gun?
Nope. I knew the wood pulp thing was going to throw people off. dmz2084 was right when he said cellulose acetate. Specifically cellulose acetate butyrate, which seems like plastic but is made from wood pulp or cotton instead of petrochemicals like "real" plastics.
And the answer is:
The classic Craftsman screwdriver.
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3 hours ago, dmz2084 said:
He's talking about cellulose acetate.
Right you are. Care to take a guess at the tool?
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I'll give this one until the end of the day and then reveal the answer.
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Well, either your doctor is careless or mine is overcautious, I guess. Part of it might be that I hadn't had a tetanus booster since 1968.
I went to the doctor because my wife wanted me to go. To keep her happy, I told her I'd go the next day if it didn't look better in the morning. And it didn't; the next day it looked kind of gross, actually, and it bled for two and a half days before it finally closed up. So I had to keep my promise and go.
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3 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:
Never heard of wood pulp til now for tools. It's used in place of plastic in some items apparently?
Wood pulp is the primary component of a plastic-like material that's been produced for over 100 years.
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3 hours ago, Craigh9916 said:
I’ve done that so many times with a ph2 bit
Yeah. This one went in deep enough that I had to get a tetanus shot.
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Okay.
I look like plastic but I'm not; I'm made from wood pulp.
You can see through me where I'm not red or blue.
Part of me is metal.
I haven't gone to China yet.
What am I?
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On 12/13/2017 at 1:43 PM, Jronman said:
Hint- This product once installed does not move. It is part of a group of other products that go together.
Freeloading brother-in-law?
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Big purchase today:
This table saw is going to have an island workbench built around it for outfeed and extended table.
The recip saw was a promo. I got it free with the table saw. Not sure whether to keep it or sell it.
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16 hours ago, mtnkid85 said:
I just couldn’t resist, grabbed the Track saw deal from HD before the free battery deal expired. They had it discounted down to $375.
Very nice indeed.
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On 4/26/2018 at 1:08 PM, dwasifar said:
It's here! It's here it's here it's here it's here!
Well, I put it into service today, and now we're blood brothers:
Rotating #2 phillips bit versus unlucky thumb. Thumb loses.
Other than that, the drill is a pleasure to use. Very powerful and nicely balanced. Here is the current project:
When my hired help arrives tomorrow to help scootch all the OSB down the stairs, the floor panels go on, and then the workbenches get built.
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On 4/16/2018 at 7:00 PM, dwasifar said:
I don't have it yet, but my wife ordered this for me for my birthday:
Should see it in a week or two.
It's here! It's here it's here it's here it's here!
All nice and brand-spanky new, and it came with a bit set:
Of course I already have bits, but these have hex shanks, which is a nice feature.
In the coming weeks I'm building out a new workshop. Between this and my new untested pneumatic nailer, I think it'll go quicker.
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4 hours ago, Grumpy MSG said:
Perhaps you should consider going the pawn shop/ Craigslist route for a table saw for now and save up the $500 or more for a new saw later (deals can be had on Black Friday in November as well as periodic times throughout the year).
I would absolutely do that if I weren't about to build a bench around the saw.
What tools did you buy today?
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I bought a set of Kobalt metric combination wrenches for $18 on clearance:
Taiwan manufacture. Very nice chrome, and each wrench is longer than the equivalent USA Craftsman I bought in the '90s:
Lowes is blowing out a lot of Kobalt stuff at bargain prices to make room for all the SBD Craftsman they're bringing in. Downside is it's not going to be as easy to get warranty replacements any more. But for a set of wrenches this nice for only $18, I'll take the risk.