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[~Vēġó~]

I am also interested to know.....

[SR]

SR & Co. any thoughts on the Kreg joint system?

Short comings?

i already have the full kit

[Soundstream_626]

pioneer, i saw those clips at radica trading in port of spain just yesterday

[SR]

yup they have the widest variety at the ebst prices
much cheaper than going back the the dealer

[ruffneck_12]

SR & Co. any thoughts on the Kreg joint system?

Short comings?

good question

[UltimateCustomizing]

anyone know where can i get some good sanding belts for a b&d 3* 21 belt sander

[silent_riot]

Bhags does have. Different branches have different sizes, POS and Chag dont sell the same sizes. Best to call.

[UltimateCustomizing]

those dat bhags have does burst easily where it join . infact it join with a piece of tape very $hitty design

does anyone else know of any dat join properly
Rovin ?

[- Rovin's car audio -]

i hardly use my makita belt sander which uses d shortest of all d belts but if u say d 1s bhags have not too good then check out lauglin & degannes , William h scott , southern w\sale stores or ft farfan ...

[- Rovin's car audio -]

i see by bhags they recently get a big shipement of B&D power tools & d plices cheeep - 4.5" angle grinder going for ah lil $400 , chopsaw = $1000 & to wash out ur yard & ride when u done make ur mess they have power washer 1400 psi for $1000

generally speaking B&D wont hold up for if u doing installs as a daily business but for d wk end & casual DIY ppl it good enough ...

[3stagevtec]

Taken from the Kreg Website..

Q. Can I use just any screws with the Kreg Jig®?
A. No. While it may be tempting to try a different screw in a Kreg Joint, there are many reasons why you shouldn't. Kreg screws are specifically designed for use with Kreg Joints and include many features which make them uniquely suited for use with the technique.

Self-Tapping Tip In order to minimize splitting of the wood, our screws use auger-point self-tapping tips which bore their own hole as they are driven. This eliminates the need to drill a small hole in the receiving workpiece before the screws are driven, and keeps your wood from splitting.

Varying Thread Type
Different materials require different thread-type. Our screws come in three distinct styles (coarse, fine, and hi-lo) for use with different wood species. Fine thread for hardwoods such as oak and cherry, coarse for softer woods such as pine and MDF.

Square Drive
All Kreg screws feature a high-quality square head designed to reduce the chance of your driver slipping once engaged.

High-Quality Steel Unlike other screws which heads may snap off when being tightened down, our screws are made from a high-quality high-tensile steel designed to withstand the unique stresses within Kreg Joints.

It's a nice system, would be ideal for repairing broken home furniture etc.. but the availability of screws is a worry..

This is a close up of the Kreg self tapping wood screws..

[southside connections]

anyone know where i can get a 14" shank, 1/2-3/4" rabbeting bit?

looked so far-

bags
alied
ssl

[3stagevtec]

Anyone here ever used the Drill Doctor? Dansteel has the 500X model (there are 2 models, the 500X and the 750X) selling for $1150. (Amazon has it for $99USD)

http://www.drilldoctor.com/

[silent_riot]

Interesting, but how many new bits can you get for $1150?

[- Rovin's car audio -]

^^^EXACTLY ! so thats y i think its not popular , same logic i used to not get 1 , titanium bits FTW ! ....

[3stagevtec]

another downside is he diamond sharpening wheel inside needs changing every now and then and that costs another $20US each..

my main reason for asking is that I have some steel angles and plates to drill and figure i'll need a few bits well to get that done. so it made me wonder if the drill doctor might have been a good investment..

i figure i'll just buy some bits and save me the $$

[- Rovin's car audio -]

u using a hand held drill or a drill press ?

when i have to hand drill like say a 1\2" hole in 1\4" thick steel i usually start with a smaller bit like a 3\16" & up d hole wider with a slightly bigger bit , might take u 3-4 bits changes to reach d 1\2" but u def cant just drill a 1\2" hole easy with a 1\2" bit ....

[3stagevtec]

I was actually thinking about doing that, would have loved to get my hands on a drill press but i'm stuck with my hand drill. I have to drill 16 half inch holes through some 3/8" and 5/16" steel..

Will go raid the hardware tomorrow.. Thanks!

[- Rovin's car audio -]

make sure ur drill heavy ....um i mean have some torque to do it otherwise u risk messing up if is 1 of dem light duty drills u have





* shameless plug :


i have a few bnib tools if anybody interested

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=343432 ......

[3stagevtec]

^ that Bosch Demolition Hammer looks like fun!

[silent_riot]

Rovin, interested in some of the consumables...i.e. blades and drill bits. I will check back later when you have more pics up.

[X_Factor]

does cordless tools also carry no duty or only corded?

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW317K-5-5 ... f=lh_ni_t_
96$
would cost approx 1000.00 landed
best deal!!
i feel i gonna order it

[RapToR]

good stuff rovin buh check ur prices on the porter cable stuff

http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PC418C-2-18-Volt-Cordless-4-Piece/dp/B001EYU8SU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290291082&sr=8-1

$1400.00

[- Rovin's car audio -]

all power tools have no duty

thats if u bring in 1 or 2 for personal use but when u bring in to retail for business is all d applicable taxes u have to pay & it adds up in d final pricing , i not rich & dont have connections to buy a whole heap like other sellers to get quantity pricing

d "10-1 rule" dont always apply : apart from all d taxes & additional expenses sometimes certain items go on sale after u done buy & make local retailers look like we over charging but thats how it goes sometimes .....

[pugboy]

when you buy a cordless drill/tool you are mostly paying for the batteries.
the quality of the batteries make the difference, just check the cost of replacement batteries
also the more cells a battery has in it the higher the probability that a weak cell can bring down the whole pack especially if the battery is used hard to an empty state regularly
an 18v nicd pack has 15 cells, 14.4v - 12, 12v - 10
I know many people with 18v tools which no longer run like new and when checked with a voltmeter it often reads a cell less

[X_Factor]

how many of u all use earmuffs and respirators?
recently started using it and WOW....i wish i saw the importance earlier!
i advise all to invest in them

[- Rovin's car audio -]

i do

keeps out all d ole noise d tools like d p\saw , sander , chopsaw , router makes & d dust mask of course keep d mdf dust out ur nose\mouth ...

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009 ... ss_product
amazon has this on sale...should cost approx 250-300 landed
worth every scent!

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00099 ... OG4NHCL26V
cant get better than that!