What came in the mail today?

[fcschoenthal]

On 5/28/2026 at 5:03 AM, Sergio Escudero said:

Should I return it, or can I remove it carefully somehow? It came like that inside the original plastic package. I know it's not a big deal, but I'm afraid they won't have another one to replace it with.

That is a dilemma. That won't affect the use, but you paid for a new tool. I would contact them to see if they have a replacement. If so, exchange it. If not, then keep it.

[Mark J]

+1

[Ron Swanson Jr.]

S That's disappointing. I would probably start with a nylon scouring pad, and see it if that doesn't remove it.

[Von]

On 5/28/2026 at 6:03 AM, Sergio Escudero said:

I managed to get the Veritas file guide from a Spanish website when everything else was out of stock for months. I was happy until I saw that the plate for controlling the fleam has rust. Should I return it, or can I remove it carefully somehow? It came like that inside the original plastic package. I know it's not a big deal, but I'm afraid they won't have another one to replace it with.
 

Where I live, with the ambient humidity, I have to constantly manage rust on my tools. I'd remove the rust with a light sanding or steel wool and then apply a light coat of oil or paste wax to help prevent it from coming back.

 

[Sergio Escudero]

Well, it seemed very, very light. It came off with a rub of very fine steel wool and a little alcohol. It still looks weird because one line seems not to be blackened, but now it's fine. I'm going to keep it. Let's see if I buy some files and then I can sharpen the saws I have pending.

[gee-dub]

I got a piece of triangle shaped glass for a flag case I have planned.  I usually cut my own glass but didn't happen to have a piece large enough.  I got a great suggestion on a forum that caters to military stuff.  I bought a cheap flag case from Michael's that cost about what the glass would cost.  Keep the glass and throw the vinyl veneered MDF case away. Win-win.

[Ron Swanson Jr.]

On 5/29/2026 at 8:07 AM, gee-dub said:

I got a piece of triangle shaped glass for a flag case I have planned.  I usually cut my own glass but didn't happen to have a piece large enough.  I got a great suggestion on a forum that caters to military stuff.  I bought a cheap flag case from Michael's that cost about what the glass would cost.  Keep the glass and throw the vinyl veneered MDF case away. Win-win.

Now that's using your noggin. Good job!

[gee-dub]

On 5/29/2026 at 7:24 AM, Ron Swanson Jr. said:

Now that's using your noggin. Good job!

Somebody else's idea and saved me some time and money.

[fcschoenthal]

As long as you plan on making the case to the size of the glass, it is a win - win.

[Von]

I'm going to call this 50% TAD - definitely a luxury. A few times I've wanted a transfer screw set and I've even made a few from bolts. Saw this set on ebay and succumbed. Now the question is: will I have the right size next time I need one? 

 

[gee-dub]

You will be happy to have them.  I bought a few sets of dowel centers when they were closing down an Ole's Hardware store in town.  I think I paid something crazy like 69 cents a set.  I don't use them a lot but when that is what you need . . . they're perfect!

[fcschoenthal]

On 6/1/2026 at 4:38 PM, Von said:

A few times I've wanted a transfer screw set and I've even made a few from bolts.

Unfamiliar with these. How do they differ from a transfer punch?

[Von]

On 6/1/2026 at 7:52 PM, fcschoenthal said:

Unfamiliar with these. How do they differ from a transfer punch?

They are basically dowel centers for threaded holes. They screw in and leave a point sticking out to make an impression on whatever you need to drill matching holes in. The storage tube has a hex shaped opening that fits a corresponding shape around the point so you can use it as a wrench on the screw.

[pkinneb]

Sold my Grizzly Oscillating Sander last night and the new Hammer Oscillating sander showed up today. I love it when a plan comes together 

On a side note the gentleman that came to buy it looked really familiar but I couldn't place him, turns out he bought a shooting plane and other hand tools from me earlier this year LOL. 

 

[wtnhighlander]

Now THAT is convenient timing!

[Chet]

On 6/2/2026 at 7:09 PM, pkinneb said:

On a side note the gentleman that came to buy it looked really familiar but I couldn't place him, turns out he bought a shooting plane and other hand tools from me earlier this year LOL. 

Maybe you just need to make him your first call moving forward with things you have for sale.

[fcschoenthal]

On 6/3/2026 at 11:13 AM, Chet said:

Maybe you just need to make him your first call moving forward with things you have for sale.

You joke, but I have that agreement with several people that I've bought from. Most sellers would appreciate a quick sale with no listing problems and someone that isn't going to haggle.

[fcschoenthal]

Case in point for buying my own birthday/father's day presents.

KM Tools had their Temple Tools saws on sale for Memorial Day, so I pulled the trigger. I've had a couple of Suizan saws, but these are nicer still.

[Chet]

On 6/5/2026 at 10:27 AM, fcschoenthal said:

KM Tools had their Temple Tools

Listing to Marc's podcast these sound like some pretty nice saws