Chet Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 7:31 PM, JohnG said: Of course I’m sure it’s just approximated. You mean you didn't have to count them before you signed for delivery? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 At one time, deliveries were made by FedX and UPS and a signature with verification of name was required. Then Amazon came along and rang your bell and off they went. Don’t even gat a bell or knock any more. Too damn much in a hurry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 It stems from most people not wanting to answer their door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 I was a package helper for UPS 15+ years ago and we didn't require signatures then. It was drop and run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 You can still get signature required, if the sender specifies it. I don’t like signature required because I’m never at home when it would be delivered and so it gets delayed for days and then I have to go pick it up from their facility to avoid it being returned to the sender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jussi Posted April 15, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Latest festool recon tool. First time using a cordless ros. Hopefully it’s not lacking in power. They make a pretty cool right angle attachment I may get in the future. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Do we need to have an intervention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jussi Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I would say yes but I think I've gotten every tool that I need. Well there's the Conturo but even at recon price it's still waaaay out of my price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I like shop made edge banding better. It allows me to match materials a lot better imo. And that thing is really expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jussi Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 On 4/15/2021 at 8:43 AM, Chestnut said: I like shop made edge banding better. It allows me to match materials a lot better imo. And that thing is really expensive. For nicer projects I agree. But a majority of times for me edge banding comes In the form of shelving, shop cabinets, etc. For those times I would be great to have a conturo. But the entry price is ridiculous for someone in my situation. I have been eyeing those edge banding machines with table and built in heat gun. Freud makes one. Reviews seem to be mixed however so I’m hesitant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted April 21, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 Not in the mail but it was brought to me... 1.5” wide for panel/edge glue ups. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 Hanging strap and liquid-tight connectors for the shop's HVAC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted April 23, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 We got my old welder working, but it was still going to require about as much time fiddling with it, as using it, so I ordered a new one the end of Feb. It came today. I'm going to build a cart for it, and have a much nicer one, with more storage than the 600 buck one that Miller sells for it. That black Husky tool cabinet is going to be part of the base for it. I will have all my welding protective clothing, and other bits, and pieces all in one spot. I even ordered a cover for it. I happened to hear about a price increase coming March 1, so not only ordered it in time to avoid that, but it came with a free Miller Elite welding helmet, which is really pretty nice. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 That's a nice looking rig, Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Congrats Tom! Looks like a nice unit. If you get a chance throw up some pics of your cart when you make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Will do. That's next up, in that shop. I need to get it going, to do some work on the tractor bucket before a guy with a big excavator comes. There's always something else to do, though. Today, since early this morning, I've been trying to get all the grass cut before the next rain comes, this afternoon. I might get to work on the cart tomorrow. I have all the parts, and pieces, and will show what's in the drawers. Welding helmets, and face shield for cutting, all fit in the bottom drawer. Next drawer up will have gloves, coat, and such. Hopefully, I can just wheel it up to what I need to work on, and not lose time looking for stuff. This welder is an inverter, where the other one was a big, heavy transformer rig. It does spray transfer, where the other one was short circuit, so it's supposed to be a lot easier to lay down a pretty weld. The wire melts before it touches the puddle, whereas a short circuit has to touch the wire first. This one will do pulse, as well, and can set the gas lead in, and taper off time, before, and after welding, so will save time not having to grind starting, and stopping places. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jussi Posted April 25, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Just trying out some new sand paper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 On what sander? We need a report after you give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jussi Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 20 hours ago, Coop said: On what sander? We need a report after you give it a try. It’s my last recon purchase a festool etsc 125. will report when I put it to some extended use. The little I’ve used it so far however seems to yield good results. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 I can't think of anything 3M ever made that I didn't like. I've tried that sandpaper, and it works great, but dust collection is better with Abranet mesh disks. I don't do much sanding on wood, but have used it on bodywork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Took a while to get here but my first Preppin Weapon has arrived. I have a feeling I’ll regret not buying the 4 pack but I can always add more later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 37 minutes ago, legenddc said: Took a while to get here but my first Preppin Weapon has arrived. I have a feeling I’ll regret not buying the 4 pack but I can always add more later. They are addicting. I have tray in a drawer that holds these loaded with multiple layers of (around) 120, 180, 220 and 400. I actually have a pair with 220 since that seems to be my most often used grit. The little organizer tray that they set in is a tool box tray from Harbor Freight. They are just a few bucks and fit the Preppin Weapon perfectly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 24 minutes ago, gee-dub said: They are addicting. I have tray in a drawer that holds these loaded with multiple layers of (around) 120, 180, 220 and 400. I actually have a pair with 220 since that seems to be my most often used grit. The little organizer tray that they set in is a tool box tray from Harbor Freight. They are just a few bucks and fit the Preppin Weapon perfectly. Good to know. I just bookmarked that tool tray. After the next project I get to use it on I'm sure I'll pull the plug and buy more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 On 12/11/2020 at 4:58 PM, Tom King said: Got a little 120v pressure washer for the mechanic shop. The big gas powered one is almost a production to drag out, it fights back using it, and the operator ends up soaking wet too. This one seems like a toy by comparison, but I tried it out today, and it's a pleasure to use. 1400 psi, at 1.5 gpm. I also got a foam cannon for washing vehicles, and house siding, but I'm not sure if this one will provide enough oomph for that. I'm not brand loyal to many brands, but Mi-T-M is one of them, for pressure washing equipment. It's heavier than it looks. Tom, are you still liking this pressure washer? I'm in the market for one and ideally I'd like one with an induction motor because the universal motors on the other units are loud and annoying to the desired user (Megan). I'm looking at it for general household use so i don't need the most pressure or flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Mi-T-M products are made about 5 miles from me, like the little one you have @Tom King, I don’t know why I don’t have one yet, seems it would be ideal for washing vehicles and small jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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