New month, new tools: April addition

[rotus7]

I didn't buy anything in March, but this month I picked up a new Delta Jointer

http://www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=136&p=942

Right now at Lowe's it's on sale, 15% off (as well as other power tools) and it has a $25 rebate card offer! Normally $219 - 15%= $186 + tax= $202 - $25 rebate= $177

Pretty good deal, I think.

 

[martell06]

as i said in the march thread, i bought two used blue point impacts and i'm going to pick up an old bishman tire changer tomorrow. Going to an auction on saturday with a bunch of tools from a shop that closed. i'll let you guys know what i get.

http://auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=269814&kwd=

 

[Larz]

Yep - good deal on the jointer. Ive been wanting one for a while. May have to run in Lowes and check it out. I've had the Delta 12" planer for about 3 years and its a good machine for the money.

I bought very little in March so I need to make up for it in April.

 

[rotus7]

I want that Delta planer. That's what I wanted to buy but didn't have that much more $$ for it. I decided on the jointer because: 1) I could afford it and 2) Doesn't Norm always joint before he planes?

 

[Deafautotech]

i dont see any tool that i need buy.........

 

[rotus7]

i dont see any tool that i need buy.........

Then you're not looking hard enough!

 

[Deafautotech]

Then you're not looking hard enough!

ha ha

i already have thousands of tools at my work (automotive technician) and thousands of tools at my parent's garage. so i cant find what i really need to buy tool that i will use because i already had.

my work provide the speical tools so i dont want spend my money for special tools if my work provide.

 

[mrastudent]

Doesn't Norm always joint before he planes?

No, jointing is the last thing he does.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

Its still too early for me, ask me again at the end of the month

 

[-lecroix-]

no tools for me this month ... I spent close to $5K last month on a septic system / drainage / landscaping project. And already this month I bought the wife a new fancy-schmancy high efficient front loading washer and dryers ... another $2K.

 

[shephd]

http://auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=269814&kwd=

thanks for the auction search link

 

[BadBloodRacing]

Haven't bought anything yet, but the month is still young. Was wanting to get out and play with what I got last month, but the weather took a nose dive, 80 on Tues. and 29 Wed.. Had to put the plow back on the truck since their calling for 3-10" of snow this weekend.
May have to look for more than a little propane heater for the garage so I can play year round.

 

[brianpgriset]

I didn't buy any tools this month, but I am making some. So far I've made a sheetmetal ******* and I'm about halfway done with machining the anvils for the english wheel I'm scratch making.

Pics below! And see threads here:

http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7730
http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7195&page=3

 

[wilbilt]

I didn't buy any tools this month, but I am making some. So far I've made a sheetmetal ******* and I'm about halfway done with machining the anvils for the english wheel I'm scratch making.

Very nice!

 

[OldCarGuy]

New toys for April..

A Craftsman 3/4” ratchet set with sockets from 7/8 to 1 7/8”. was on Sears club day sale for $160.00. They are still made in the USA!

A lifting magnet that will lift 400 pounds. The machine vise pictured weights about 100 pounds. Made in the USA,, and you don't want to know its' cost..

Another garage sale find @ $12.00,, like new 4” drill press vice. Cheap Chinese..

 

[m4ff3w]

I spent just under 90$ at HF the other day.

I picked up a Drill Press, 4" vise, 14pc set of impact sockets, and a 10pc set of allen head sockets.

 

[Flathead Youngin']

yeah, delta is making some pretty good stuff for good prices.....

i don't know about norm but if you want to have a flat board to start with, you should face the board with the jointer first, then plane the opposite side until you remove the mill marks.....then, flip it to the side that you faced on the

jointer​

.........then plane to desired thickness, paying close attention to the grain pattern...THEN go and edge joint the one edge......then cut to width on the table saw......this gives you two flat faces that are parallel to each other, 4 -90 degree corners and two edges that are parallel to each other.....

I didn't buy anything in March, but this month I picked up a new Delta

Jointer​

http://www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=136&p=942

Right now at Lowe's it's on sale, 15% off (as well as other power tools) and it has a $25 rebate card offer! Normally $219 - 15%= $186 + tax= $202 - $25 rebate= $177

Pretty good deal, I think.

 

[Jeeper]

1/2" Nitrocat
3/8" Nitorcat
3/8" SK Impact Super Set
Metal made in the USA wall texture spray gun (redoing the walls in my future son's room)

 

[ba614]

New toys for April..




A lifting magnet that will lift 400 pounds. The machine vise pictured weights about 100 pounds. Made in the USA,, and you don't want to know its' cost..

well I guess you guy's are going to laugh at me about this but I got to ask when you got a magnet that'll pick up 400# how do you get it to turn loose

 

[Deafautotech]

New toys for April..

A Craftsman 3/4” ratchet set with sockets from 7/8 to 1 7/8”. was on Sears club day sale for $160.00. They are still made in the USA!

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I bought it as it is same what i had before but paid 190 dollars because craftsman club dont offer discount on 3/4 until this year....i bought it 3 years ago to do heavy duty mechanic at independent shop. but i did bought all sockets to add on my set to 2 3/8 socket. i had all 3/4dr set but i still need buy 16inch extenion.

 

[OldCarGuy]

New toys for April..




A lifting magnet that will lift 400 pounds. The machine vise pictured weights about 100 pounds. Made in the USA,, and you don't want to know its' cost..

well I guess you guy's are going to laugh at me about this but I got to ask when you got a magnet that'll pick up 400# how do you get it to turn loose

Once the 400 pound object is resting on the table or floor, you pull the black lever on the right down. With the mechanical advantage the roller bearing pries the magnet off the work piece. The long screw on the left can be used if the roller is placed off the work piece. If all else fails,, a pry bar can be used.

 

[ba614]

OK ... I saw the lever and roller but didn't realise it was attached to the magnet ... I should have looked closer

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

You ever catch a belt buckle or something walking past that bad boy? Hahaha

 

[Blacknwhitepit]

Latest for this month:

Snap on Compression tester, needs new plastic lens (cloudy) $15 at flea mkt.

Viking Sander (Made in USA!) $25.00 from pawn shop.

Snap on Metric Nutdriver set $80.00 from EBAY.

-BWP

 

[snorvet]

The new compressor, and today's addition - the towel dispenser

 

[wilbilt]

Latest for this month:

Snap on Compression tester, needs new plastic lens (cloudy) $15 at flea mkt.

It might be very possible to polish that lens using some fine rubbing compound, if you happen to have any handy.

 

[Flathead Youngin']

good idea.....i saw them use toothpaste on crazed plastic headlight lens covers....seemed to work well

It might be very possible to polish that lens using some fine rubbing compound, if you happen to have any handy.

 

[eighthd]

I added another side locker to my tool box. It was delivered with a scratch in the door. The matco dealer said they would send me a new door.

 

[eighthd]

I added another side locker to my tool box. It was delivered with a scratch in the door. The matco dealer said they would send me a new door.

Here is a pic

 

[MAD]

Originally Posted by Blacknwhitepit
Latest for this month:

Snap on Compression tester, needs new plastic lens (cloudy) $15 at flea mkt.

Originally Posted by wilbilt
It might be very possible to polish that lens using some fine rubbing compound, if you happen to have any handy.

good idea.....i saw them use toothpaste on crazed plastic headlight lens covers....seemed to work well

You could also try a plastic polish that is made for plastic rear windows on convertable tops.

btw- My Snap-on oil pressure tester has been without a lens for the last nine years. I guess that is why they come in the sturdy metal case.

 

[jhn9840]

m4ff3w,

Just wondering what your opinion of the 4" drill press vise is. I have been considering one but the HF scares me at times.
Thanks for your help.
jhn9840
John

I spent just under 90$ at HF the other day.

I picked up a Drill Press, 4" vise, 14pc set of impact sockets, and a 10pc set of allen head sockets.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

Here is my latest purchase, Accutorq torque sockets off of eBay $50.00