Toolfreaks Anonymous

[Van]

     The web site for the drill press center finders is (micromark.com).  Here is a screen shot of the two sizes with part # and price.  If you like small precision tools this is a great place to browse or order the catalog.  Wish I could post the link but the last time Microsoft Edge updated copy and paste links stopped working for me.  Guess I will have to ask my wife or daughter to show me how.   I have a huge wish list on this site.     

[Hoosier Daddy]

  Wish I could post the link but the last time Microsoft Edge updated copy and paste links stopped working for me.

IMHO...THAT is your problem.
I use/ prefer Google Chrome.

[Privateer]

Another tool I LOVE is my Lasers! Case in point from yesterday....

We were installing LVT in a bowling alley. The underlings I was sent to over see were confused on how to get a straight line from different walls.
They measured and snapped a line. I told them it was off. They argued. I broke out the laser and shot it down the installed LVT already done.
They were an inch off! They argued with me. I told them lasers don't bend, snap the line on MY MARKS!
Guess who was right.

 

[Buldawg76]

     The web site for the drill press center finders is (micromark.com).  Here is a screen shot of the two sizes with part # and price.  If you like small precision tools this is a great place to browse or order the catalog.  Wish I could post the link but the last time Microsoft Edge updated copy and paste links stopped working for me.  Guess I will have to ask my wife or daughter to show me how.   I have a huge wish list on this site.     

Thanks I can search micromark.

No google spy network in my life ever, big brother on steroids IMO. I have removed all google programs from my PCs, phones or any other device connect to the internet. Will sell you out for bread crumbs.

duckduckgo only in this home.

BD

[Novagun]

There was an article on YouTube about how to make one of those centre finders. Must get on to it one day.
Might have to shift my workshop in the next month. Any volunteers to help. Everything is too good to throw out.

[lizzie]

There was an article on YouTube about how to make one of those centre finders. Must get on to it one day.
Might have to shift my workshop in the next month. Any volunteers to help. Everything is too good to throw out.

Isn't THAT the truth! Lol

In downsizing here, I am finding it very difficult to let go of good stuff!

[Sfttailrdr46]

Worse than deciding to let good stuff go is when you finally reach the decision to let it go and nobody wants it even if all you want is to get it out of the house. We have a pretty oak china closet that looks like new with not even a phone call e have put it on eBay for $100 two months ago When the new table and chairs came we put the matching solid oak table and chairs outside on the front lawn with a "Take it free" signs on the Table and chairs they were scooped up in less than an hour I guess things are really tough for a lot of people right now even if wall street is doing great main street obviously isn't

[Van]

   Thought I would mention another good drill press tool.  I do a lot of drilling and threading so this is a big help getting straight threads cut.  It's a spring loaded tap guide.  In the press the spring inside it keeps downward pressure on the tap as you turn the handle.  Some of my friends say they always wondered what the little hole on top of a tap wrench was for.  It's what the point on the guide fits in to hold it while turning.           

[JuryRigger]

   Thought I would mention another good drill press tool.  I do a lot of drilling and threading so this is a big help getting straight threads cut.  It's a spring loaded tap guide.  In the press the spring inside it keeps downward pressure on the tap as you turn the handle.  Some of my friends say they always wondered what the little hole on top of a tap wrench was for.  It's what the point on the guide fits in to hold it while turning.           

That's a good one! 
May have to try to make my own version of that; since chasing the tap down while turning the spindle by hand really could use three hands....
Jesse

[lizzie]

HART brand tools...

For the past 1-2 years, our regional WM stores have been carrying a line of tools by the name HART.
Anyone here tried them? What do you think?

[jimbo]

For power tools I'm going all in with cordless and I've switched from Dewalt to Milwaukee. Really good stuff in my opinion. Right now I'm eyeballing their table saw and mitre box. I guess my boys will get all of my corded stuff.

[Chris USA]

HART brand tools...

For the past 1-2 years, our regional WM stores have been carrying a line of tools by the name HART.
Anyone here tried them? What do you think?

I saw that the other day. No doubt multi branded/colored Chinese stuff. I did mention getting a cordless Walmart Hyper Tough tri-kit awhile back. I abused the heck out of the sawzall. All good.

Like many things these days,.... will it even be there 6 months or a year from now? Batteries?

I like buying American,...if I can. Not rich. +1 for Makita stuff in my opinion.

Also,... you do have to ask,.... who pays for that Dewalt Indy car,.... or a Progressive stadium,.. etc., etc., etc.?

[lizzie]

I love buying American as well....it's just very difficult to find, and oftentimes prohibitively expensive. I used to work with a young man who was into the buy American idea, and when he started looking at power tools, such a table saws and similar, the prices were in the thousands....not hundreds.

[bantam5s]

HART brand tools...

For the past 1-2 years, our regional WM stores have been carrying a line of tools by the name HART.
Anyone here tried them? What do you think?

Well for starters Hart used to be the #1 name in California pattern framing hammers, and their California special was once king for farmers and deck builders in my area.
My first hammer as a kid was an old 25oz California special my dad gave me, and my uncle used to swear by 'em.
The name holds a special spot for me so I will never buy a modern Hart branded tool regardless, but I have less personal reasons not to like them as well.

Heres what I know about the current use of this once great company.

A Chinese company purchased the name, struck a deal with Walmart,  and Walmart has now replaced every American made tool they used to carry with Hart branded Chinese knockoffs.
The Wilde made handled prybars are I'm sure just getting sold till they're gone.

Dasco pro pry bars, Dasco pro punches , Vaughan hammers, Channellock pliers, you name it.
Any American made tools Walmart always had a good deal on are now gone in favor of Chinese junk of about the same pricetag,  more in a few cases because their version is fancier looking.

There are a few levels and squares that are rebranded Empire, but everything else is a Chinese knockoff because they're selling the same types of tool in the exact set as the American tools they replaced.

[lizzie]

Wow David...i had no idea! Thanks for the info!

[Sfttailrdr46]

Another American-made product that died years ago to have the name bought and an inferior knock-off that arrives on our shores on container ships. There was a foundry in Brooklyn NY Geribaldi they manufactured cast iron baseboard for steam heat. This was a quality product and there is still a demand for cast iron baseboard in residential and commerical space heating. The current Product is a cheaplt made knock off that sells a poorly made inferior product that is prone to stress cracks. The molds were sold and sent to China

[Buldawg76]

   Thought I would mention another good drill press tool.  I do a lot of drilling and threading so this is a big help getting straight threads cut.  It's a spring loaded tap guide.  In the press the spring inside it keeps downward pressure on the tap as you turn the handle.  Some of my friends say they always wondered what the little hole on top of a tap wrench was for.  It's what the point on the guide fits in to hold it while turning.           

A center punch or any pointed rod will work as a guide for cutting straight threads in drill press like pictured tool you just have to keep slight downward pressure on tap chuck while tapping threads. Spring loaded one is a nice touch for sure.

BD

[Novagun]

I agree that battery tools are very good and they have their place in any workshop or building site.  I only have a battery drill, 18 volt. I consider there is a place for 240 volt or in the USA 110 or whatever you have. The 240 volt has some grunt. Especially my 1/2 inch Desoutter drill. Not made anymore but just a power house. Now back to battery power. 240 volt has a constant power scource and it remains so for the life of the tool. Battery powered tools have say a four or three year warranty on the tool. The warranty on the battery is only one year and that is how long they are designed to last. Then you have to replace batteries. The cost of a new  or refurbishing of the old one makes you say, "Ah well, down time at al and I may as well buy a new drill.
Marketeering rip off or retail rip off.  Hope it is not tghe same in the USA.
On top of that the battery powered De Walt saw I had was fine for small timbers but just not enough grunt for wet Tanalised big stuff or even dry.

I just finished this after being called away for dinner so I have lost the plot. Unsurprising.

PS. For woodworking I like hand tools. They are less dangerous, less messy because they do not blow dust and shavings about - less noisy. They are resharpenable rather than replaceable. Cheaper and long lasting.  Power tools are indispensable because they are quicker and better in some circumstances.

[Sfttailrdr46]

I have worn out several battery powered drills over the years and cannot imagine not having one in my work tool kit. I just finished a 16 x 20 deck over my old cement patio and the only power tools that needed were my table saw for ripping a couple deck planks for the last plank in 2 end planks and my miter saw for cutting the 2 x 6 wood planks used for the framing. My battery drill/driver was used for all fasteners and cement anchors. the finished deck took ~4 1/2 days start to finish. Without the battery drill, I would have been slinging around a heavy 120vac drill with an extension cord to trip over and accidentally unplug. The battery powered drill and spare battery are much more convenient and comfortable to work with.

[Chris USA]

For those not in the know,... an impact will drive deck screws 1000% than a drill. It even works with Phillips bits, but star bits/screws are better. Once you see the difference, you will be amazed. Star screws tend to be more expensive.

If I were deck building,... I would only use an impact (Not the same as a drill. No traditional drill chuck.)