Random projects thread.

[JimJ 11]

Just bored...and in need of speakers for my bedroom system...why not build something.

Meet the future of the circular saw...for someone like me that's a lazy ass when it comes to cutting a straight line freehand, this is the ultimate way to get spoiled. Comes with a metal guide fence that the saw slides into. The blade isn't fixed, so it does take some getting used to, but unlike a fixed blade you can drop it in the middle of a piece and cut a perfect edge, every time.

This and the lovely Makita compound miter are going to be getting some use tomorrow

[topgun 262]

Dare I ask how much one of those beauties costs?

[Acidburn 10]

ooo that looks nice

[JimJ 11]

That's part of the reason why I hate doing projects up in my apartment, I can't borrow my dad's tools for it He found those at a woodworking show a couple years back...Festool is apparently a German company that makes a small line of pretty unique tools, direct sales only. The only US distributor is in CA, IIRC.

That specific model was discontinued, but it was $325...we've also got a Festool jigsaw and sander, but those don't do anything too special. The jigsaw does have a magnetic blade attachment system that's pretty tits...although I'll probably use a scroll saw to do the speaker cutouts tomorrow. Just personal preference.

[Acidburn 10]

if youre bored, pics of all of your dad's spiffy tools, please

[Eldorado 0]

That saw is the shizzle, i want one

Tom Silva on This Old House has one.

[CBFryman 2]

$325

[///M5 2,833]

$325 but it makes a table saw almost moot.

[mrray13 30]

$325 but it makes a table saw almost moot.

x2

and jim..how does the guide stay in place? i didn't notice any clamps...

and a link to the direct seller.....something is getting pawned for one of those...

now to tie up the wife and take her to the pawn shop....muhahahahahha

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[///M5 2,833]

I bought an edge guide for my router, but would really rather use that.

[JimJ 11]

and jim..how does the guide stay in place? i didn't notice any clamps...

and a link to the direct seller.....something is getting pawned for one of those...

The underside of it has non-slip stuff on the bottom, does a decent job by itself, I guess you could add some bar clamps if you really wanted to make sure it wasn't going anywhere.

http://www.festoolusa.com is the answer for your 2nd Q

[///M5 2,833]

and jim..how does the guide stay in place? i didn't notice any clamps...

and a link to the direct seller.....something is getting pawned for one of those...

The underside of it has non-slip stuff on the bottom, does a decent job by itself, I guess you could add some bar clamps if you really wanted to make sure it wasn't going anywhere.

http://www.festoolusa.com is the answer for your 2nd Q

That video gave me wood.

[Eldorado 0]

You suck jim

[mrray13 30]

that ts55 is the shit..

i hate you jim for having such a sweet toy....

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee