Tools you wish you'd bought sooner...
Discussion
LeadFarmer said:
S6PNJ said:
SCEtoAUX said:
Flappy sandpaper wheel. Makes scrolling joints on skirting a breeze.
Would you explain please? Do you mean one of these: 
If so, how does it help making scrolled joints on skirting a breeze?
https://youtu.be/aBp5UbvTKm0?t=336
In other news - should I buy this as a 'future tool I can't do without'? I'm after a mitre saw but the Evolution R255SMS+ - 255mm is currently out of stock and so is the stand. Total price is £255. Lidl have a 210mm saw and stand (2 separate items) for £120 on Sunday 19th July - am I going to miss the extra £130 quids worth of Evolution saw?
dickymint said:
No wait! You need a Thor no1 Copper Hide much more versatile................
Also known in the sexist machine shop as the... mans-hammer! 
ETA: I have one at home for when i need to clout something but be gentle, came home some time ago to find my partner putting a nail in the wall.... with the hide end! (not that the copper end was appropriate either!)
Edited by lampchair on Friday 10th July 00:12
I attempted log splitting of the big oak rounds. My little splitting maul was way underpowered for the big stuff. But hitting so many times is improving my crap technique, at least. But the maul just bounces off the biggest rounds of old oak and chestnut and takes many hits to split bits off.
I can use a wedge and hammer, of course, but where's the fun in that?
So I have also bought one of these. There are other ways to split the big stuff but I actually want the exercise.
8lb maul. Overkill is good.
I can use a wedge and hammer, of course, but where's the fun in that?
So I have also bought one of these. There are other ways to split the big stuff but I actually want the exercise.
8lb maul. Overkill is good.
Harry Flashman said:
I attempted log splitting of the big oak rounds. My little splitting maul was way underpowered for the big stuff. But hitting so many times is improving my crap technique, at least.
I use a big maul to split rounds, and can sail through tons of them. It is hard to describe but it's almost a psychological thing - you have to "think you're the axe head" and you can place it exactly where you want. It sounds sort of mystical the way I said it, but just look where you want it to go - the split or whatever and thwack! in it goes.If the oak rounds are 'seasoned' and have been sat there for a while, you'd probably need a beefy (upwards of 6 ton) splitter and there is a high likelihood of them 'exploding' as they split - ie they split in two but the pressure causes them to projectile / fly off the splitter. Some wood will 'contain' the energy of the splitter before they let go in an elastic fashion. Can be very dangerous if you are in the way or if it springs back up towards you (and your face etc). You could always saw them up with a sliding mitre saw ...... 
S6PNJ said:
Ah, that makes sense - thanks!
In other news - should I buy this as a 'future tool I can't do without'? I'm after a mitre saw but the Evolution R255SMS+ - 255mm is currently out of stock and so is the stand. Total price is £255. Lidl have a 210mm saw and stand (2 separate items) for £120 on Sunday 19th July - am I going to miss the extra £130 quids worth of Evolution saw?
I can't speak for the Lidl one but I have the Evolution and it's been brilliant. I keep two blades so I have one for metal / firewood / rough wood cutting and one which I have used mainly for cutting things like skirting ,architrave and wood flooring. I'd say it has improved the finish of my diy efforts more than any other tool I've bought.In other news - should I buy this as a 'future tool I can't do without'? I'm after a mitre saw but the Evolution R255SMS+ - 255mm is currently out of stock and so is the stand. Total price is £255. Lidl have a 210mm saw and stand (2 separate items) for £120 on Sunday 19th July - am I going to miss the extra £130 quids worth of Evolution saw?
That is an excellent deal on the saw and table. I would bet it would be as effective as the Evolution unit (not not speaking from direct experience of either!)
Main issues right now....
1. I don't have an immediate project requiring it
2. I own a non-sliding mitre saw that generally works for me
3. I really hate going to the shops these days.....all that queuing and humans around....
I wish LIDL did online orders for this stuff!!
Main issues right now....
1. I don't have an immediate project requiring it
2. I own a non-sliding mitre saw that generally works for me
3. I really hate going to the shops these days.....all that queuing and humans around....
I wish LIDL did online orders for this stuff!!
These cheap saws (Parkside, Evolution, Sheppach) are great for 90% of situations. I do recommend for the "home gamer". My only caveat would be full length mitres - I returned 2 Evolutions and a budget metabo a few years back when trying to do mitres in 9inch skirting. They just have too much slop at full extension. Ended up getting a Hitachi which delivered tight mitres straight out the box with no issues.
But for DIY stuff, basic mitres and straight cuts, these cheaper saws are fine.
But for DIY stuff, basic mitres and straight cuts, these cheaper saws are fine.
Sold a Evo Rage chop saw as could not get on with it.
This though I like a lot.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/evolution-fury-5-s...
This though I like a lot.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/evolution-fury-5-s...
Drogo said:
Sold a Evo Rage chop saw as could not get on with it.
This though I like a lot.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/evolution-fury-5-s...
I just sold mine secondhand - it was good, but the fence was a little poor and took up too much space. I have a bandsaw for anything small and put the cash towards a proper Bosch tracksaw This though I like a lot.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/evolution-fury-5-s...
guitarcarfanatic said:
I just sold mine secondhand - it was good, but the fence was a little poor and took up too much space. I have a bandsaw for anything small and put the cash towards a proper Bosch tracksaw
I find the same, rubbish fence, and the not-easily-removable base means it takes up loads of room.LeadFarmer said:
Would the Parkside/Evo chop saw stand be suitable for other brands of saw, or are they unique to Parkside saws?
SO trying not to come across as my dick is bigger than your's but I bought the Metabo one for a couple of clever ideas.Once folded up you trolley it around like a golf cart, and that single adjustable leg is pure genius.
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