Mr. Yellow Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I couldn't find a topic like this and I see this subject turn up on a lot of forums. TIA should have it too!Not sure where to post this as tools can be handtools, powertools or accessories... If there is such a topic already, please discard this one My latest purchase, is a hand sanding block from Mirka. Known For their amazing Deros orbital sander.I have a carbide sanding block, but I don't like it that much. Due to the shape it frequently slips out of my hand. The Mirka seems a lot more ergonomic. Not cheap though, but hey, you can even attach it to a vac Oh and it's yellow!!! It's a 70x125mm sanding block with velcro backing. Also got me a couple of boxes of their Abranet sanding pads. It's not widely available but bought it at eBay from a guy in Germany. Just waiting for him to ship it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Never seen these. This could definitely com in handy in my latest project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I never heard of Mirka before until a while ago when I read about their new orbital sander. They seem to be a welknown brand in automotive... with pneumatic sanders and electrical sanders which require a power converter. Now they have some models that no longer needs the convertor and have a brushless motor. It's their Deros line of sanders. I've got one on my wishlist. It's one supercool sander everybody is raving about. Looks like this line of sanders will hit the States next month.... http://www.mirka.com/en-US/us/ Their hand blocks come in different sizes. I only got the small one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 They are selling a Mirka sander at my local Woodcraft in a yellow sustainer and I hear they are really really really good sanders but alas....no purchase. They also have a Mirka DC unit for sale too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Who makes the better sander Festool or Mirka? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Festool comes out with a new one (or is it out already?) with a model that is similar to the Mirka.All I know is that I will be buying a Mirka sometime next year. Unless DeWALT steps in.... (wishful thinking) The DC units...well, they are smaller and lighter, but you have to drag a power convertor with it. Too much of a hassle I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I purchased a drywall lift - see new topic, just opened one.and also purchased 15x storage totes from HDX which look really really sturdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiegarcia19 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 My latest purchase probably my milwaukee radio, kicks ass in the garage... Wife uses it more then i do while she folds cloths 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 My latest purchase probably my milwaukee radio, kicks ass in the garage... Wife uses it more then i do while she folds cloths that's crazy Frankie I though my wife was the inly one who took ownership of my radio lol! It stays in the kitchen while she cleans and cooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Who makes the better sander Festool or Mirka?I'm not sure DR, I've got a Rotex RO90 and ES125 sander. While I've been in the shop l, Samantha has been upstairs with my Midi and ES125 grinding through the big bedroom pine knotty boards. I've never used the Mirka but supposedly they are the best. My two Festools are hands down and ten yards ahead of that, the best I've ever used and the DC is unbeatable. I might try the Mirka out next time I go down to Woodcraft but I can't see buying another sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 As far as my newest tool purchase it'd have to be the DCD985 hammer drill and the DCS391 circular saw I bought last month. So far I'm really happy with my purchase and I added a 4.0 battery to the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiegarcia19 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 BigMikez, she told me the other day she was gonna take it into the kitchen,lol i had to draw the like tho.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 looks like that im not the only one with the radio problem. my PB180 is in the bathroom, my wife uses it to get dressed etc or as well as cooking and cleaning. i might need to buy a 2nd radio lol. i just used it once since i bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I need one of the dewalt Bluetooth speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I got more than 1 Milwaukee radio....does that tell ya anything....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 just when you can charge your phone at the radio while using Bluetooth - I can imagine it will suck up your battery quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I don't have bluetooth on either radio I just listen to local stations.......as long as there is some kind of background noise I'm good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I never heard of Mirka before until a while ago when I read about their new orbital sander. They seem to be a welknown brand in automotive... with pneumatic sanders and electrical sanders which require a power converter. Now they have some models that no longer needs the convertor and have a brushless motor. It's their Deros line of sanders. I've got one on my wishlist. It's one supercool sander everybody is raving about. Looks like this line of sanders will hit the States next month.... http://www.mirka.com/en-US/us/ Their hand blocks come in different sizes. I only got the small one though.are these strictly orbital or can these be locked to spin also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 This looks like something I just saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'm wondering if the tech is the same Regopit. They used the Fein design Supercut for the basis of the Vecturo. Makes sense to base it on a high quality design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Funny. I didn't know about the Festool one. Wouldn't want it anyway. Wrong color Their latest ETC EC150/3 (and /5) orbital sanders look a lot like the Deros.Can clearly see what they used as a basis. @comp56. I believe it's orbital only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Wow I'd like to respon intelligently to that but I guess it's like telling a drunk dude to stop peeing on the street. Sometimes you just have to let the dog wag his tail...Just kidding. I happen to like my new yellow tools. They're kind of like a mentally challenged cousin. Sure he breaks a couple of things and picks his nose in public and then eats it....but he's family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I know I'm always bitching on Festool, but in reality I do like their tools. Don't own any of it. I'm too afraid once I get one I want everything due to their system. But the color thing is honest. I like my yellow. It's the sunshine in my life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 The 3 big tools I would like from festool is the Kapex, TS55req tracksaw and one of their dust collectors. Their drills and drivers don't interest me as much not saying they are not great but I don't think their is a big of a bonus over other brands. Plus centrotec bits are not cheap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Chris u r such a snob. Your family dont tell u, but u r actually the cousin u r talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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