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Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Derek,I don¡¯t know about wages/cost of living, that¡¯s why I asked. Seems you can find just about any figure you want from high to low on the internet, so it¡¯s hard to say what is correct.? As for your right testicle¡. I suspect you did give that for some of those Japanese chisels, prices I saw for those on the net, for less of them than you have, was about 5k. So, what you are willing to pay for imported items has a direct correlation as to what tool is important to you. Beautiful work bench by the way¡. Brian Lamb blamb11@... www.lambtoolworks.com
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Re: Preferred 27mm hose length?
5m hoses here, no regrets, sometimes I need to scoot it away from under my feet, but I'd rather that, than not have enough length.? Also good for overhead stand, hang from ceiling, etc.
Tom - Do you have the Mirka Deros???? What are your thoughts on paddle switch ?? I have Festool slide and toggle switches , and am in the market for a new sander either Deros 125/150 or Festool ETS150.? It would seem awkward having a paddle switch when trying to hold the sander in different positions, but I have never used one. thanks..... |
Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
Brian, I very much doubt that the average income in Oz is $100K. Chris is right to correct me on import duty. All just goes to say that woodworking is not an inexpensive endeavor, and it has become that much more costly since Covid. None of this in any way should detract from your tools. I would happily give my right testicle for them.
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Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
So you have this bench for hand work and the MFT for festool clamps and the like?? That¡¯s nice to have both. Right now I have just an MFT/assembly table. I¡¯d like to build a solid workbench for hand would be great to somehow combine the two.? On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 10:49 AM Derek Cohen <derekcohen@...> wrote: Danke Lourens. |
Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Derek,That really doesn¡¯t answer my query, you are talking about buying non-Australian goods with the cost of importation and currency calculations.? I tried to find some information on average weekly income, which according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics is over 100k per year and the US comes in at about 70k, I don¡¯t know if those figures are accurate, just what I found on the net. It appears cost of living in Australia is about 8-10% higher than in the US. So, near as I can tell, you might actually, on average, being doing as well or slightly better than the US, when it comes to income vs. expenses. I don¡¯t think you can compare importing specific, expensive items from out of the country as prohibitively expensive, if it¡¯s something you need/want. I think those sorts of expenses occur to all of us regardless of where we live if we want something from another country. Your solutions look great, and in the interest of saving money and safety is what brought about all the products we make. We just took it a step further and decided to make and sell them to those that wanted them as well. Brian Lamb blamb11@... www.lambtoolworks.com
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Re: Preferred 27mm hose length?
Hi Wade,?
At the risk of making a broad, definitive statement, I will say that it has been my experience that all of the European hoses and vacs that I've used conform to the standard 50mm vac-end connection, with the exception of the Starmix hoses, which are only compatible with Starmix vacs, but the Starmix vacs will accept any 50mm hose end.? In terms of vacs, at this point I've consolidated down to re-branded Starmix vacs (Metabo, Mafell, etc....), and Nilfisk vacs. So, until Festool converts to a proprietary vac/hose connection, their vacs should be compatible with any brand hose with a 50mm cuff/end. -- Tom Gensmer Heritage Home Renewals, LLC Minneapolis, MN |
Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
Danke Lourens.
Perhaps we should be posting some of the work we do. I don't consider these fixtures to be fine craft. The MFT is really crude work. Fine work is done with hand tools. Here is my work bench. Jarrah base and European Oak top. Recently I added the underbench cabinet. That is a mitred through dovetail case, and filled with "interesting drawers". ![]() I built the cabinet to house hand tools. It was a fun build. All the drawers have multiple compartments, with the exception of this one, which holds mortice chisels ... ![]() One of the drawer holding squares ... ![]() Slide the top tray back, and ... ![]() A drawer with my favourite Japanese slicks, by Kiyohisa (I am not sure if he is still with us) ... ![]() Slide the top tray back, and bench chisels (oire nomi) by Kiyohisa ... ? ![]() Lourens, I would love to see some of your work. Regards from Perth Derek |
Re: Preferred 27mm hose length?
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHello Tom Gensmer, Can Mirka hoses be used with Festool vacuums/tool connections? ?If so, that¡¯s huge savings on hose costs.? Thx, Wade On Mar 5, 2023, at 7:15 AM, tom@... wrote:
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Preferred 27mm hose length?
A little off-topic, but I'd appreciate the wisdom this group may have to offer.?
After many years of useful service, I'm preparing to retire my old 27mm dust hoses, and am looking at ordering some new 27mm hoses. My existing 27mm hoses are of the standard 3.5m length, Festool brand.? A few years ago I started using a 36mm 5m hose, and really appreciated the additional length, particularly in the context of general clean-up (on-site, and in the Shop). This got me wondering if I would benefit from a 5m length for the 27mm hose, or if the extra length would get in the way?? Festool 27mm-32mm 3.5m hose:?? Festool 27mm-32mm 5m hose: ?? Alternatively, I can get a 3.5m tapered Mirka hose for significantly lower cost. I'd be missing out on the braided sleeve on the newer Festool hoses, but I wouldn't have to go to the trouble of removing and throwing away the newer Festool hose ends, either.? Mirka 27mm-32mm 3.5m hose:?? Curious what feedback other users have in terms of 27mm hose length, particularly those who've tried the 5m length.? As a side note, I'm also considering a sleeved Mirka hose/cord combo, as I'm migrating most of my sanders to the Mirka platform (Deros, Leros, etc...), and it might be nice to work a little further away from the vac when sanding for longer periods, particularly with the Leros. Mirka Sleeved hose/cord: ?? Lastly, I can say I've been really happy using the Mirka 27mm x 20" hose whips. Most Mirka sanders (and several other tool brands) use a barbed connection on their tool which matches the ribs on a standard 27mm hose, allowing you to thread the hose directly on to the tool. It has been my experience that this helps to make the sanders that much more easy to handle, since the flex point of the hose is closer to the tool than if you had a connector at the end of the hose. I've also found this to allow for quicker switching between tools, and allows for using a 36mm hose as the "trunk", if the tool would benefit from that. Mirka 27mm hose whip:?? -- Tom Gensmer Heritage Home Renewals, LLC Minneapolis, MN |
Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
Lourens Pretorius
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Derek,I¡¯m very impressed with your D.I.Y. approach, your worktable is beautiful and I imagine very useful. You are indeed a master craftsman. On 05 Mar 2023, at 11:52, Derek Cohen <derekcohen@...> wrote:
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Re: Parallel Guide for Hammer K3 mk3
Lourens Pretorius
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Derek,?I apologise for my delayed response, just turned 06h08 on Sunday, 5 March 2023 here in Pretoria, South Africa. I wholeheartedly support your innovative mindset, you are obviously an Australian ¡°boer¡± because you ¡°maak ¡®n plan¡±. My intention is not to knock your initiative, in fact I envy and highly respect your capabilities. I also realise that you did not create this thread to promote Brian Lambs¡¯ products. I just thought it a suitable opportunity to share my experiences. I can assure you, it required a substantial amount of savings and wife coaxing to buy Brian¡¯s products but it was well worth it in hindsight. Keep up the good work and helpful initiatives, this forum needs guys like you. Regards Lourens On 05 Mar 2023, at 04:23, Derek Cohen <derekcohen@...> wrote:
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Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýDerek, Ah, okay. ?The one reason that drove me to investing in a slider was shop floor space. My sheet-good processing set up consisted of three tool areas. ?One was my PM2000 American table saw, along with an MFT table to perform cross-cutting, and finally a 3¡¯x7¡¯ torsion box table to rip my sheet goods down to widths. ?It took up a lot of valuable space. ?Took all three stations and combined them into my K700S and it couldn¡¯t be a better setup for me. ?Sold the torsion box, MFT table, and cabinet saw. Now my Festool track saw sits in a box on my shelf collecting dust! ??? Thx, Wade On Mar 5, 2023, at 4:54 AM, Derek Cohen <derekcohen@...> wrote:
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Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Derek Cohen, Just curious, do you own a slider machine as well? ?Nice looking MFT build too! Thx, Wade On Mar 4, 2023, at 10:55 PM, Derek Cohen <derekcohen@...> wrote:
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Re: Parallel Guide for Hammer K3 mk3
Brian, I did not say shipping adds 50% I said that by the time it was landed in Oz I GUESSED it might be 50% more expensive than what the retail cost is in the US and the 50% was me taking a wild guess based on my importing experience. Derek has missed one large hidden cost, when an item is imported here it cops a 10% import tax which is based on the buying price in AUD plus all shipping? and handling costs as well. If an item costs $2000 AUD landed it will incur a further $200 to release it from customs. Our region is served by Asian imports first and the ROW second.?
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Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
You are very kind, Jonathan.
I think that this forum is more about machines and related fixtures than about furniture making ... unless we can demonstrate joinery skills with our machines? That would be helpful for all, I imagine. Regards from Perth Derek |
Re: Buying vs building tools - the rationale for creating a MFT Table
Derek. Love seeing your home made jigs. Personally I get far more satisfaction in designing and making a jig than buying one. Also wish we could see more of your woodworking?skills on here, you are truly a master craftsman! Kindest regards Jonathan Samways On Sun, 5 Mar 2023, 7:52 am Derek Cohen, <derekcohen@...> wrote: Brian asked:?My question for you on currency rates is how does the Australian dollar hold against Australian product? Wages vs. cost? What¡¯s an average wage and what does a loaf of bread or a dozen eggs cost? Or even better, a pound of aluminum and what does anodizing cost? Those are my biggest expenses. This is out of my own curiosity¡. |
Re: Festool Clamp Adapter K940
I've used this timber design for many?years. I made a few lengths out of scrap and modify them as needed. Last week I added a threaded metal insert to aid fixing jigs to the slider. Kindest regards Jonathan Samways On Sun, 5 Mar 2023, 8:49 am Bill Belanger, <Bill@...> wrote:
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