legenddc Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 10:06 AM, Immortan D said: I've been working on my daughter's new home almost every weekend for the past two months. An endless list of repairs will keep me occupied for a while. After that can you swing by my place? Would be interested in seeing your whole setup and how you've organized everything. Right now I've been keeping like stuff together in the $1 plastic shoe boxes but some are getting a bit full. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 12:26 PM, legenddc said: After that can you swing by my place? Would be interested in seeing your whole setup and how you've organized everything. Right now I've been keeping like stuff together in the $1 plastic shoe boxes but some are getting a bit full. Right now this is how my setup looks like: In the bottom case I have my circular saw, jigsaw, drill, oscillating multi tool, impact driver, a compact set of sockets and ratchets and a whole lot of hand tools and accessories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h3nry Posted January 3, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 The loot ... now I have to build a new shooting board ... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robby W Posted January 3, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 @h3nry That needs the new jealousy emoji! I got a Hershey bar with almonds and a KitKat bar from my grandkids. They bought them with their own earnings. First Christmas that they used their own money for presents. It was really good! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 8:46 PM, Robby W said: @h3nry That needs the new jealousy emoji! I got a Hershey bar with almonds and a KitKat bar from my grandkids. They bought them with their own earnings. First Christmas that they used their own money for presents. It was really good! That’s cool! You don’t know whether to frame them or enjoy them! My two favorite candies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted January 3, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 6:51 PM, Coop said: That’s cool! You don’t know whether to frame them or enjoy them! My two favorite candies! I was thinking the same thing, I would probably frame the empty wrappers. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted January 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Our power has been out for a while today but I’m still having a good day! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Well don't keep us in suspense... whats in the boxes? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 I mean those are kinda neat boxes, hopefully the had something inside them though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Nah, I just ordered some outer boxes from them. Kerfmaker and tenonmaker on top, chopstick maker on the bottom. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Dang, need the jealousy emoji again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 1/3/2022 at 1:32 PM, JohnG said: Nah, I just ordered some outer boxes from them. They do use nice boxes for their gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 15 hours ago, JohnG said: Nah, I just ordered some outer boxes from them. Kerfmaker and tenonmaker on top, chopstick maker on the bottom. I've always wanted a chopstick maker. Share your thoughts on it once you get it running I'd be interested to hear about it. I've also wanted the pencil maker from Andy Kelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 The chopstick maker is a definite “I’ve got money burning a hole in my pocket” purchase, at least for me. I didn’t even realize that Japanese and Chinese chopsticks are different until I got the kit. There are two versions, I got the Gen 1. One of the main reasons I bought it is that it’s something that my kids can do (with supervision and assistance), and is quick enough that they can stay engaged in it. They don’t know how to use chopsticks yet, but they always like the idea of them when we get asian food takeout. I made a set yesterday while our power was out. It was enjoyable (who doesn’t enjoy the peacefulness of taking light cuts with a hand plane?!). I figured that they would also be a unique gift idea for some. As expected with BCTW, the fit and finish of the kit are fantastic. It’s easy to use and everything works as it should. It comes with stock for making several sets of chopsticks, and it should be easy enough to make more. I see it as an occasional easy, fairly low focus shop time activity or project for visiting non-woodworkers that would enjoy making something for themselves. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I’ll be happy to try to address them. BCTW also has a pencil maker, which my kids would likely get more use out of, but it’s significantly more expensive than the chopstick maker. On sale for $609! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 I ran the chopstick maker and pencil make by SWMBO and got the green light for pencils. I see myself taking on some little projects later summer early fall .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 You are getting the Klein pencil maker? It’s much more affordable than the BCTW version. I’m going to look closer at that tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 1 hour ago, JohnG said: You are getting the Klein pencil maker? Ordered as of 11am this morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Chestnut said: I ran the chopstick maker and pencil make by SWMBO and got the green light for pencils. I see myself taking on some little projects later summer early fall .... Point out that chopsticks have an alternative use as hair pins, maybe you'll get that second green light! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 There are cheaper alternatives for chopstick makers as well. @Chestnut Didn't you also get the Rockler expandable dust hose? How are you liking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 I use that hose in my shop. For me, it's OK. It's aerodynamically inefficient, but convenient. I run a separate hose from each machine to the DC and each has a quick connect fitting. I attach them one at a time when I'm using that machine. (So I'm not crawling under machinery trying to share one hose). What I don't like about this hose is that it has a fairly pronounced tendency to want to collapse, which tends to tug on the connections. What I do like about this hose is that it has a fairly pronounced tendency to want to collapse, which makes it coil up nicely under the machine when not in use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, legenddc said: Didn't you also get the Rockler expandable dust hose? How are you liking it? Yes it turns out the Expandable dust hose that was left on our front step was in fact my Christmas gift. I really like it. It does collapse down to a decent size that makes it easier to store but it's still kinda awkward. With the collector on the hose does pull on you a bit. Tug too hard like Mark mentioned and joints seperate (even with clamps) I need to find a better storage spot for it. For now it fits between the table saw and out feed table pretty well. I also ended up buying a quick change handle and Bench Nozzle. They stay connected to the hose and I use this primarily to clean off my bench and tools. Some time in the future I'll install a wye with a blast gate to give it a permanent home but for now I'm still trying to determine where that may be. To use it I'm just pulling the hose off my planer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 I have the same thoughts as both of you. Hard to store it, especially when it's attached directly to the dust collector. Will have to dig up some ideas. I was debating on getting the quick change kit and the floor sweep one as well. I wish they had the floor sweep option without the handle. That bench nozzle seems like a good idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, legenddc said: I have the same thoughts as both of you. Hard to store it, especially when it's attached directly to the dust collector. Will have to dig up some ideas. I was debating on getting the quick change kit and the floor sweep one as well. I wish they had the floor sweep option without the handle. That bench nozzle seems like a good idea too. I'd nix the quick change kit and just add those fittings. I'm not sure the kit offers much of a cost savings. https://www.rockler.com/dust-right-quick-connect-4-hose-port I guess the ones with the worm clamp that go on the tool port are a bit expensive indicudually.https://www.rockler.com/dust-right-4-tool-ports I'd probably just use the cheaper fitting and 3" of flex hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 11:06 AM, Chestnut said: I'd nix the quick change kit and just add those fittings. I'm not sure the kit offers much of a cost savings. https://www.rockler.com/dust-right-quick-connect-4-hose-port I guess the ones with the worm clamp that go on the tool port are a bit expensive indicudually.https://www.rockler.com/dust-right-4-tool-ports I'd probably just use the cheaper fitting and 3" of flex hose. I'll have to do more research. I have an old hose I saved to cut up. I want to be able to hook up the hose easily to my planner, bandsaw and spindle sander as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 On 12/29/2021 at 12:00 AM, wtnhighlander said: @Coop, I seem to recall that you own a couple of tools and some wood. Considered making an extended top for it? Ross, if it weren’t for your challenge, I’d probably bitch about not having a clamping surface for the next 5 years. Added 3” to each end. And @JohnG, the t track is in route from Rockler. Thanks to both of you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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