What was the last bit of gear you bought?

Thanks! In person they are as White! of course, but graceful enough. One has to be a little mad sometimes.
Max

1 Like

WOW–Now you are walking in the tall weeds with the Big Dogs!

Just to explain - planning a DIY speaker project so picked up this beast! (Needs a bit of a clean though!)

@Mark84 - getting closer to pulling the trigger :slight_smile: Definitely need some practice first. This was reasonable enough to buy and sell on if I make a mess of things, might see if I can borrow a table saw though, they are definitely more of an investment.

3 Likes

Great news! That’s a beast!!

Have you looked at a track/rail saw? Might be a bit cheaper than a table saw. That’s all I use. But I do all butt joints.

2 Likes

It’ll be a long 8 weeks, but hopefully I’ll have it in time for Christmas!

G

39 Likes

I haven’t, but will now, thanks Mark!

Don’t know what it is but I want one!

2 Likes

It’s a router, for turning MDF back into sawdust :wink:

To make driver holes in speaker baffles, and for chamfering said holes. As recommended by Mr Troels Gravesen, in particular for the top mounting dust extraction feature! I never knew top mounting dust extraction was so essential :smiley:

1 Like

MDF dust is very nasty stuff and you really need to keep it out of your lungs. Commercial users generally have powerful dust extraction units as well as providing suitable masks. (They would be in a lot of trouble with the HSE if they didn’t)

2 Likes

Very nice Graeme - looks like you’ll be having a very jolly Christmas.

1 Like

(Thanks Chris, it was a bit tongue in cheek, but a very good reminder, I have a decent respirator mask I use for anything nasty, could probably do with new filters before this job)

1 Like

Sure, a P3 filter will keep most of the nasty stuff out, although if the router (and other stuff such as any circular saws) have the option to attach a vacuum hose I would strongly recommend using it. Not only does this do a dreat job of reducing airborne dust and vapours, but it makes the cutting edge easier to see and improves performance of the tool. Also highly recommended on sanders as the sandpaper doesn’t get clogged with dust and is much more effective.
This all seems like a real faff at first, but once you have it set up it makes most jobs so much easier.

3 Likes

When they said you need to upgrade your router, I’m pretty sure that’s not what they meant. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

8 Likes

I waited too long for that comment X)

Happy to oblige :sunglasses:

1 Like

Your Tabs are gonna love that 300.

1 Like

As they say p*** poor preparation, p*** poor presentation.
keeping dust out of eyes and lungs is very useful…

1 Like

No jealousy here, no, none at all! :roll_eyes::zipper_mouth_face:

What a wonderful present for yourself.

1 Like

I use a Festool (German) rail saw and their dust extraction is supurb. I do lots of Azek for observatories and that is also nasty stuff. What Festool focuses on is to allow workers to work in the home and collect the dust you can see and also the dust you cannot see visually. Its the later that causes the lung problems. Highly Recommended. Be caseful, like any other endeavor, you end up with lots more toys that you expected.

3 Likes

I can wholeheartedly endorse everything bailyhill says. I started years ago with a Festool cordless drill and now I have racks full of it. All fabulous quality and the dust extraction is superb. Almost worthy of a whole new forum of its own

2 Likes