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So how many mechanics are you trying to supply tools for? You mentioned your set of tools...does that cover more than you? Since you're talking about stretching the budget, how many sets of tools and storage do you need? [I have short section of cog rail from those tracks. The White Mountains...

That final pic is incredibly satisfying... and I'm in the cheap seats just watching. Well done!:beer:

On the topic of lightbulbs... I too can attest to the solidity of the Hue system. Another solid bet is the Lutron Caseta switches. They've been every bit as solid as the Hue stuff (I have both in my house). I first installed the Caseta stuff for my parents. They needed a light with a spare...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NMAB2W/?tag=atomicindus08-20 has the StarTech.com converter on the page as well. A couple of Ethernet cables and you're set.

Dennis, I think part of what they rely on is that when using PVA glue, the water in the glue swells the biscuits pretty rapidly...(they're compressed during manufacture) They can be hard to impossible to insert in the slot if you put the glue on the biscuit, rather than in the slot. The Urethane...

Woody: Do you have online sources for the TEC stuff etc? I admit that I hadn't really heard of Tubing Encapsulated Conductor, but it would certainly solve a few things for me (which were waiting for trenching and conduit). Thanks!

I'd say midway between solid and flimsy. I've had no problems so far. The MIDI is the one I drag around... the 36 pretty much stays put in the shop. I hadn't even thought to check until you asked. I don't notice it being flimsy when I wrap cord around it. I'm not tough on my tools though...

Not that Festool needs representation from me (I don't tend to be much of an apologist), but a lot of the burned plug-it threads seem to end in someone not making sure they had a tight connection before use. Still they could do better. @lilscorpion, as far as the MIDI and the wire wrap, a bunch...