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Post by jalvis on Jul 23, 2013 12:57:40 GMT -5
In another thread James(7) mentioned "what other tools we(members on MUF) think are great other than Mafell."
This thread is designed to allow everyone to share the non Mafell gems that they wouldnt work without.
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Post by jalvis on Jul 23, 2013 13:21:20 GMT -5
Some of my Favorites are: Festool RO 150- This is an amazing sander with dual modes and great dust extraction. I use it all the time and it can perform the finest of finishes to rapid/aggressive material removal. Festool Domino- Sometimes this is the machine that changes it all! I have the 500 but would get the 700 if I were buying today. Non powertools: Sterrett 24" Builders square Model 439-24 - Dont know how I got along without this tool. By far one of the best investments....kinda like buying your first track saw.....game changer. www.starrett.com/metrology/product-detail/Precision-Measuring-Tools/Precision-Hand-Tools/Squares/Special-Squares/439-24Occidental Tool bags - Lots of rugged great products. I have the Doctor Bag and Trimmer Bag Set. www.bestbelt.com
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jul 23, 2013 16:37:35 GMT -5
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Post by GhostFist on Jul 24, 2013 13:07:55 GMT -5
I like silky saws for portable jobsite Japanese style hand saws. Starret compass and trammel points. Really like festool's cxs and their of 1010 router, got an occidental pouch...
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Post by char on Aug 3, 2013 14:21:00 GMT -5
To me a game changer besides the track saw that I couldn't work without is my Fein multimaster,every time I use it I think, what if I wouldn't have this tool how difficult would've been to get this job done, from something small to something big this tool never lets me down.. I work in a lot of renovation jobs so it's the #1 tool for me anyways.. then comes my Kapex miter saw I love that saw! and my Grex pin nailer that every finish carpenter should have...
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Post by 7 on Aug 7, 2013 23:08:25 GMT -5
I didn't see this section until today. I can tell already I will like the information. I share in a lot of the tools listed. I love Occidental leather products also. Have two sets of bags, "the doctor", the multi master.
There were a couple Starrett products that I will now look up. Thanks for the direct links. I found the starrett stair gauges only 6 months ago or so. They are so much better than the regular type because they set exactly on the framing square on the rise and run measurement. They are a lot faster if you are doing a lot of stairs, well worth the cost.
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Post by 7 on Aug 7, 2013 23:14:30 GMT -5
Jalvis- That starrett hand tool looks crazy. I'll need to check you tube...I can't even tell what it would be used for...looks interesting though. What do you use it for?
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Post by GhostFist on Aug 8, 2013 9:41:08 GMT -5
I know starrett quality is top of the line but it's a hard sell for me to justify 400+ bucks on a 2' combo square. Jalvis, you got some 'splainin to do.
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Post by jalvis on Aug 12, 2013 9:24:30 GMT -5
I know starrett quality is top of the line but it's a hard sell for me to justify 400+ bucks on a 2' combo square. Jalvis, you got some 'splainin to do. Thats how most people feel about Mafell. Admittedly I got my Starrett used for a great price but after owning and using the tool I would buy new without hesitation. I will do a little video to show the functions and uses I prefer.
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Post by jalvis on Aug 12, 2013 9:27:02 GMT -5
Oh.....the Multimaster! Great tool and certainly a gem. I have estimated and completed projects that this tool could only make possible (paid for the tool in the first hour)
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Post by GhostFist on Aug 12, 2013 11:38:48 GMT -5
yup all for the multimaster, its a must have for installs and the like.
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Post by GhostFist on Aug 12, 2013 11:43:17 GMT -5
Woodpecker squares seem to be really popular for some reason, but to me they're not worth the price tag considering they're just a square. Ya square is important and a good square is a must, but I don't feel machinist accuracy is necessary on working with wood. just my two bits. I like the way the popular woodworking folks such as Chris Schwartz are using shop made WOODEN squares that are easily kept in tune with a good plane. I personally don't use one because I haven't had the time really to make one but I will.
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Post by char on Aug 12, 2013 14:03:47 GMT -5
Jalvis, I would like to see a video of the starrett in use, I normally use a cheap speed square or a carpenter square for my projects,but I'm always looking up to improve my tools in all areas to speed up all my projects, and forgot to add my Festool Domino 500 to my game changer tool as well..
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Post by 7 on Aug 12, 2013 22:42:59 GMT -5
Woodpecker squares seem to be really popular for some reason, but to me they're not worth the price tag considering they're just a square. Ya square is important and a good square is a must, but I don't feel machinist accuracy is necessary on working with wood. just my two bits. I like the way the popular woodworking folks such as Chris Schwartz are using shop made WOODEN squares that are easily kept in tune with a good plane. I personally don't use one because I haven't had the time really to make one but I will. I have the woodpecker squares that come attached as a package deal...I think one is 4" & the other 6". The machinist accuracy was only a bonus...I bought them because they were the only ones I could find in their size without the typical speed square lip that would keep them from laying flat. I have been happy with them and end up using them for strange things like making a template on a tile saw to crop the corners for inlays. Most common use is leaving them in bags to mark the start and end cuts when marking stair stringers.
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Post by jalvis on Aug 26, 2013 14:23:03 GMT -5
Every shop needs "machinist accuracy" squares among other things if you intend to tune your own machinery. Otherwise you will be needing a technician.
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