Yeah, it’s a pleasure using a well-designed tool for its intended purpose, but it’s satisfying when you figure out a way to make do with what you have.

Not sure if it indicates tons of interest, or low production capability. So far there don’t seem to be any companies doing hobbyist laser cutters, CNC routers, 3-d printers, etc. that are capable of high volume production. Still very niche tools.
The Dremel is an upgrade / re-label of another company’s product, AFAIK.

A friend asked me to install a new towel bar while I was visiting. No tools with me, so I had to make do with what was there. Unfortunately no hex key the right size to loosen the existing bar. But there was a pair of slip joint pliers, so I found a paper clip, bent the end at 90 degrees, and with a little futzing got the allen screws out.…[Read more]

Miamicuse wrote:May be they can combine the laser and the saw to give us a laser cutter, any material, adjustable depth, dust free. The Bosch light saber.

Funny you should say that. Bosch owns Dremel, and:
https://shop.dremel.com/laser-cutter/

Last time I’d checked on the Toolnut site the ship date for the Bosch track saw had slipped from Oct 31 to Dec 15. Now the date is Dec 26.

Nothing being closed in Ottawa. There is a Rona converted to Lowes that’s barely 5km from another Lowes, and it’s never busy. Thought it might be on the list.

@Doobie, what do you use the drawer on the Sys-cart for?

I hadn’t heard of Diablo SandNet, though there is an earlier thread about it.
https://bethepro.com/forums/topic/diablo-sandnet-sandpaper-disks-abranet-killer/

Can’t find it anywhere in Canada.

I’ve used Abranet and like it.

Added the Bluetooth remote to my Festool CT26 vac. It’s nice to have a switch at the working end of the hose – often wished I did when I was up on a ladder or in a confined space. And it readies the vac for use with a cordless track saw.

The receiver module installs in an unused (in N. America) bay. Takes minutes to do.
The remote has a rubber…[Read more]

Checked the Toolnut site and the shipping date for the Bosch GKT13-225L is now Dec 15th instead of Oct 31. Too bad, Bosch will miss the holiday season. It would be a good move, I think, for them to get out some info on the nature of the delay rather than allowing the current uncertainty to continue.
I’ll probably get the Makita cordless this weekend.

Anthracite is a dark grey. Oddly it’s also a colour choice for Tanos Systainers.
https://www.amazon.com/238-Size-Anthracite-Professional-Organizer/dp/B00VC05WS2/

Some of the descriptions are obviously trying to hit lots of search terms. This one had me…[Read more]

Amazon.com now has some L-boxxes in different colours, light grey and anthracite.

Using the Bosch FL12 light a lot in the past couple of days. Electrician had the power off while working on the panel, and I wanted to do something in the furnace room, so stuck the FL12 on the ductwork in various positions to get light where I needed. Later had to check something in a joist space above a finished ceiling, and the access hole was…[Read more]

Citra-Solv and similar products work great for removing tape and sticker residue, but be careful using it on plastics. It can soften them.
An alternative is peanut butter or vegetable oil. PB works well because it doesn’t run all over. Smear on a thin layer, let it sit for half a day, then wipe off.

And I think I’ll get a couple of those fear…[Read more]

Half a month to go until the saw is supposed to ship, according to the product page at Toolnut. I emailed to ask if they had any new info and they don’t. Nothing new about it on the web for months. I like Bosch tools and the track system looks superior to Makita / Festool, but the lack of activity around this saw is a concern. It’s too bad, track…[Read more]

smallerstick wrote:TOTD was the Unisaw/Unifence. Cutting raised panels was very smooth with this machine. 2 passes to cut the bevels, very little burning and very accurate cuts.

Nice @smallerstick! I remember when you did the nickel test on that saw. Certainly pays to have it set up right.
Do you hand plane the pieces?

“A US private investment firm KKR has acquired Hitachi Power Tools and Metabo…”
Ugh. Prepare for the ramping up of marketing BS and inverse change in tool quality.

The FL12 light is my most used Bosch tool – one of my most used tools of any kind. It one of those designs where everything came together, and even though it’s a simple tool, it’s a pleasure to use every time.

That Makita promo was fantastic. Included a track as well as the extra batteries. Definitely wasn’t offered in Canada.
The latest Makita cordless track saw comes with their Bluetooth system for activating a compatible vacuum (since there isn’t a cord to plug in and sense the load on). Festool has come out with a surprisingly well-priced remote…[Read more]

Thanks, @smallerstick.
One of the things I’m wondering about the NA model is whether it differs from the European model in a significant way. Still no definitive info on that.