Garage Shop: Tools

Yeah I posted in that thread as well. I think the issue people have with the 8-1/4 inch is they see the $300 price tag and buy it without thinking of what it can actually cut, just assume it can do almost the same cuts a 10 inch can, thats not what its made for. Its a compact medium cabinetry grade table saw for when you dont need to cut a 2 inch board at 45 degrees. I am very happy with mine put I was very aware that it wouldnt cut as thick or use a dado, I wanted a compact accurate table saw and eventually when I own a house I will also buy a large cabinetry grade stationary 10 inch table saw.
It would be like buying a 7-1/4 inch miter saw and expecting it to be able to make the same cuts a 10 inch miter saw can.

 

I purchased a new pocket knife. I generally don't spend a lot on my everyday cary pocket knives. This one is no exception to that but pretty nice just the same. $30 at harbor Freight. D2 steel for the blade.



Also grabbed a new .icro torch for $12. They are so useful.

 

Be careful with those cheap torches.

I had one. Used it a couple times until it went into runaway combustion mode and exploded. Scares the shit shit out of me to this day.

 

For those DIYers and Ryobi tool users this is a great deal on Home Depot.com deal of the day. I have some thoughts in my brain to buy this just for the batteries.

 

I had one once before for years and never had a problem with it, but I can't find it. So I bought another one. But thanks for the heads up.

 

i paid $40 for mine early on after they had just been released. still a great knife for the price. it's functionally identical to the begg mini glimpse, for half the cost. the movement is probably the most addictive part
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Begg-Knives-Mini-Glimpse-Black-G-10--185621

i run that as my nicer weekend edc knife. only problem is that my weekday/work edc knife has a phillips and flathead blade on it, so i get used to reaching for my knife for simple screw tightening operations that this one can't do...

 

Mine went batshit for about 30 seconds then it just stopped working.

 

bought some stuff today



also ordered swag offroad's porta band saw table.

 

so, the band saw didnt come with a blade cuz that makes sense. anyways, whats yall suggestion on a blade for this thing? brand and all that

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...Pack-For-M18-FUEL-Corded-48-39-0554/100553596

 

I buy the three pack from Lowe's

 

I'm listening.

 

more stuff

 

FYI, huge sale on some Wera, Knipex, Wiha, Klein, and more at woot.com right now:
https://tools.woot.com/plus/wera-knipex-wiha-more-1

I got this set for $50 off (sold out now, sorry )

https://tools.woot.com/offers/wera-...speed-ratchet-set-1-4in-15?ref=w_cnt_wp_0_108

Woot is a limited quantity thing and when they're gone they're gone, and they seem to be going quick this morning.. but seriously great way to get into some normally very expensive wera or knipex stuff.

 

Broke down and finally bought a little propane heater. Really happy with it

 

i'm curious about the temp control.

after setting it up, does it auto-start/stop based on a temp knob, or is it just on-low to on-high only, and needs to be entirely shut off if it gets too hot?

i've got a basic A/C plugin propane heater, but it's a pain to use-- it's just 'on', unless i unplug it, and then need to re-ignite it, so the temp tends to fluctuate drastically between running cycles, and then the hard on-cycles tend to make the propane bottle freeze up, which drops the heaters output...

 

Nah it doesn't shut off when it reaches a certain temp. She just chooches till you you shut it off. Had it on full blast for an hour and a half with no interruptions.

 

I bought some wiha ball hex drivers and they don’t fit in the sockets! They have asked for photos showing the problem. Lol

 

I got this order in today. This is a sweet little set.

First pic, airpods for scale. Folds up into a little rectangle.


Unfolded. 5-13mm sockets, torx, hex, ph, pz bits. Extension, ratchet, bit holder. Sockets are all 1/4 twist lock. This is going to be a perfect little motorcycle tool addition i think. Replace some of the smaller sockets with some of the more random fastener sockets, add an adjustable knipex plier set, boom good to go.

 

How much was that set? Where did you order that from, That would be perfect to have on the four wheeler while I am out hunting out in the middle of no where.