I switched to Fastcap tape measures about 2-3 years ago and they are the best. I gave all my other brands away and now only have Fastcap. Their True32 5M tape is great and has a lot of helpful info printed on the tape, but their dual scale 12’ PMS-12 is hands down my favorite and is used everyday.
So timely. Had the TSO guides on my bench for a few days trying to figure out how to hang them. Thanks Jason. You and bourbon moth are the best wood working channels on you tube. Hands down
I live in the UK. Benchdogs UK have just released some MFT plugs either in stainless steel or alumin(i)um. Also a chamfer tool which is magnetic to use with the steel version. I have ordered a steel set as I am always losing little bits down the holes. I believe that they now have a USA outlet.
You're so right about the reamer tool. I had some bench dogs that wouldn't fit until I got the reamer tool. Now all my bench dogs fit great. I wish I would have bought this before I bought the chamfer tool that you wore out your hands using. I did a couple of hundred holes yesterday and it was fast going with the reamer tool. Keep up the great videos.
Steve Ramsey did a test on letting tapes snap back and it finally broke at 9772 reps. All the while, it remained accurate. He tested the Stanley 12 foot tape. I'm sure your tapes are at least as robust as Stanley.
When it comes to tape measures, I’m becoming minimalist. I’m a plumber and always carried a 25’ tape. I kept a belt with a single pouch. Then I got the 9’ dewalt tape. It started as a back up I’d throw in my pocket. However 9’ covers 90% of the measurements I do so I find myself only using it. If I’m doing a rough in or top out (pipes underfloor or in walls) then I’ll pull out the 25’ but doing service and setting fixtures which is mostly what I do, the 9’ is perfect.
@@ShotGunner5609 they’re the best. When I’m doing a top out or rough in then I’ll pull out the 25’. At my company I’m usually the service/set out guy so on those the little ones all I use
huh. @11:21 that's actually quite useful. I don't have to constantly turn on my vacuum or use my hand. So simple. Also got the thread-nut-on-a-rope thingy because the metal (large card) that I have doesn't have enough reference depth. So you have to be careful that you're not cross threading something. Thanks for the tip. And @15:40 as soon as I saw the MFT and the bit holder, I knew it was going to be the reamer/chamfer. It's a game changer! I love it.
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans th-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
also i purchaed that tso mounting kit about a year ago on etsy. its been mounted to the wall in my enclosed trailer ever since and the parallel guides never move, not even the small rods or the driver. but something to consider is that the PLA they are made of does not like heat. when purchasing, request they use PETG or something with greater thermal properties. really shuldnt impact the already low price. i have multiple 3d printed parts throught my tool trailer and the ones that were done in PLA have "wilted" from the hot florida sun baking the trailer. but the parts made from PETG are straight and true, and safe in wet environments.
I live by my fast cap tapes. I love the L/R and the 1/2 tape. So genius. And I've always been so jealous of the dog hole reamer. I have 3/4 holes and there's nothing in that domain for them.
Maybe someone already mentioned this but having the thread checkers mounted on a piece of plywood or such makes it really easy to find and check the threads of whatever. It's how they're setup at my local hardware store!
Good recommendations! I have several of these, my favorites being the Sedgeley pouch, UJK reamer and my fastcap tape (imperial both sides). Obvious but I just bough the thread checking tools through your link, thanks for the tip.
I enjoyed the video - That’s a very unique list of tools. A nice addition to your Sedgley pouch would be a Giltek RUK knife. It’s much smaller than the knife you have in your pouch now, and it’s very versatile. It has a built-in bottle opener, and also a flat area to open paint cans and other lids.
Digital callipers and a thread gauge take up a lot less space that the thread tester strings you demonstrated. Both fit in my main toolbox and take barely any room, and the callipers are already and essential item. There's nothing to stop a person having airline extensions. I have a 10M retractable, and two 10M extensions hanging on the wall. I love the dog hole reamer, and will be ordering one for sure
The irony of the FastCap "metric only" blue tape having listed on the front the length of "16 feet" :D I have the yellow with imperial/metric and it is very useful.
Developing the habit of always putting things back in the pouch saves so much time. I have a pouch that has a velcro loop over a belt. There are others out there.
The horse hair brush was one of the best investments when I started woodworking. Even when I was renting shop space, I had one with me at all times. I found that using compressed air just made dust fly everywhere and I ended up having to keep my mask even when I wasn't making cuts. In the winter it was worse because we had to open the bay doors when using compressed air because we wanted to push dust outside. When I switched over to using a horse hair brush I could keep the dust local to an area and sweep when I'm done.
It's not just glue that messes with the dog holes, because the top is mdf and the holes aren't sealed it will absorb moisture and swell slightly over time.
Bought two of the "yellow" FastCap tape measures when they first came out. The primary one is all beat up, the pencil sharpener is broken, but it's still accurate. Keep the brush it's in my primary use tool zone, so it's close at hand. I want the UJK bit.
The side carry bag (5:05) is nice, but one thing it seems to lack is a clip on the body above the main pocket so you can carry a tape measure. There appears to be plenty of room for one, so it be great if they added it. It is a must-have ability for me to have my FastCap Flatback cabinet tape on me. Removing the tape's clip and carrying in the pouch would work, but why when they could easily add a small clip. BTW... i too love my FastCap tapes.
Thanks for the comment. The Sedgeley was designed per spec of Brian Sedgeley. The tape measure above the pocket would make it extremely difficult to gain access to the pocket. "Just adding" a clip is not so easy. ALL our tape measure clips are backed with a 4"x4" piece of veg tan leather for rigidity. Maybe in the future we can come up with a V2....
I have taken a kickback to the gut (3 stitches). so now I wear a welders apron. the thick leather will go a long way to protect against kickback. btw I got mine at harbor freight for cheap.
Re compressors: I have a small one (due to space issues) but what I use most is my Ryobi Cordless AirStrike Finish or Brad Nailer which works with the One+ batteries. Yes, heavy and not perfect but so far it has done what I needed.
I ordered the guide rail holder along with my MTR-X. But the dog hole reamer tool is not available right now. That's ok... I'll get it with my next order. Maybe the tso guide rails? Who knows.
I use the FastCap guild rail holders on my garage doors. I had to have the tension on the doors changed due to the weight of multiple tracks. Also, mount them like Bent's, because I mounted mine "upside down" and the guide strip gets compressed and becomes unglued.
What are you using to drill a new bench dog hole and how do you accurately drill the rest of the holes, is there an acrylic jig so the layout across the bench is nice?
the flexzilla reel has a brutally small restriction in the side of the reel that causes an enormous CFM drop making it entirely incompatible with high CFM pneumatic tools. So BE WARNED if you use high CFM tools (Needle gun, Impact tools etc.) it might not serve you well. The GOODYEAR brand reel is better for high CFM applications. It's also made of steel and brass.
Have you used the metric flatback version of the Fastcap? The end hook doesn’t move and the tape lies perfectly flat. I gotta say, I wish I had had it sooner.
Such a tease 😉. Went to etsy to get the TSO guide 3D printed holder. Does not ship to Canada. Will look if someone else has something or design and print my own.
Super helpful video, Jason. Congratulations on your retirement and new gig as a Festool "ambassaDOR," and thank you so much for your 20 years of service. Currently I have a number of infrequently used bench-top tools, like a scroll saw, that I've mounted to 3/4" ply and simply screw into my MFT when needed. With those threaded TSO Smart Connect Dogs, however, I can screw the tool bases into common anchor points. Hopefully they'll arrive in time for me to update my table and bases over Thanksgiving. Thanks again for the great ideas!
I personally like DEWALT's line of tapes small and big, my Fastcap tape wore out faster than milwaukee stanley dewalt. Cheap sales bin Lufkin tapes seem to wear out like my Fastcap did I still liked the tape, maybe I should get another and see if it was a lemon. I have a Tajima tape it's nice but the one I got has a shiny tape hook that doesn't work if I'm doing exterior work because it slips off the work.
Dog holes. The chamfer is only needed if you use parallel dogs. I use dogs that are 21mm above the table. Positive positioning. Cleaning/ remaking dogholes? use a 20mm engineering reamer.
Fastcap tapes are very good. I have, however, had one consistent problem with their auto-lock models. After a relatively short time, the auto-lock feature starts to slip, which is very annoying. To their credit, Fastcap always replaces these tapes at no charge.
I have several of the Fastcap tapes and i love them except 1 major issue. The tape itself denta/bends super easily compared to others and after that its hard to use the hook because tape is bent/twisted
Does the reamer/chamfer guide enlarge the holes on the mft to 20mm? The holes on my mft are about 19.5. I know the parf guide does create 20mm holes, and some TSO dogs are 19.99 mm and some are 19.90. Did you find using the reamer then made some of your dogs looser in the holes?
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Thanks for the useful tools tips! I just wanted to commend you for your preference of metric! 😉 Thanks again for your videos... I'm excited to dive into your old videos!
i bought the parf kit a while ago an never purchased the add on chamfer tool figuring to just use a 45 bit with bearing in the router. now i wish i would have. could also see this useful for those that have applied a finish to theyre mfts and subsequently boogered up the tolerances of the 20mm holes. id say if you spent the $200+ for the parf guide....spend the extra $30 on the chamfer tool.
TSO's flush-mounted 20mm Smart Connect Dogs have approximately 1-inch or 25mm of total thread engagement. Affixing the Smart Connect Dogs using their M8 SpeedKnobs, which have a 15mm long M8-1.25 stud, leaves approximately 10mm of usable thread engagement remaining to fasten fixuring, etc. Not a lot but enough I suppose. (TSO's M8 Star Grip Knobs have a 30mm long M8-1.25 stud so that makes matters worse.) Where appropriate, perhaps using a work surface side M8-1.25 fastener of sufficient length that extends 15mm-20mm beyond the bottom of the Smart Connect Dog where you can then use an M8 regular series (~25mm OD) (or a wide series 5/16-in. ANSI Type B, 1.125-inch nom. OD × 0.344-inch nom. ID) plain flat washer and an M8-1.25 wingnut to firmly affix the Smart Connect Dog and fixturing rather than using TSO's M8 SpeedKnobs.
It's my tape measure🤣🤣🤣. Still have my " Yellow" tape since they first came out. It's bruised, cut, battered but still accurate. Even have the 16' one to keep in the car. Love the Flexela hose I've had mine, no reel, for about 5 years. Never a kink. The UJK tool looks interesting.
Great recommendations but if you work in metric there are great measuring tapes made by a brand called magnusson. The tapes retract on pressing the button rather than it always being on retract. Didnt think it was that big a deal initially but honestly one of the best tool buys. I now dont understand why tapes are made that way round. Cheap as chips and ive been using the same one for the past 2 years. its pretty much bang on but as a luthier I dont use it for any serious accuracy. Always steel rule for accuracy!
Great video. One question, can you post a link for the small carbide scraper you keep in the pouch? I have done a search for one like that but haven't had any luck finding it. TIA
We like the retractable wheel for the air compressor so much that we are going to get another! We have a large stationary air compressor and once hubby tripped on the hose and that was a wake up. Like most people we also have a small portable one (actually several), but no matter how many projects we have going I know where the big one is!
That reaming tool is exactly what I need. I've got other TSO stuff for my assembly table, and the parf guide setup, but some of those holes are just too damn tight.
Thanks for the info, I wanted the reamer tool but I hadn't looked for a U.S. source yet. Another tuber Peter Millard, I think it was demonstrated the reamer as well. Solves a lot of problems. Would you mind sharing what was your choice of surface treatment on your MFT?
OK metric has appeal, but at 64 I’m not sure my brain can make the change. I know how long a foot is. I can measure 6” with my palm and thumb extended. I know how tall I am (not as tall as 20 years ago). But 10 kilometers is about 6 miles. 2.? Centimeters is an inch. Is 10 centimeters about 4”? Seriously, how do you make the conversion or do you just jump in? My last project I was trying to divide fractions by 1/3 and … well I’m pretty good at math but that’s not intuitive. Plus I keep converting from fractions to thousandths of an inch, or back again, in another context and it’s driving me crazy.
My tape measure slows down when snapping back. It kind of does not keep up with the speed it starts to roll up and slows down. I have another tape measure that doesn’t do that. Is it a feature or coincidence?
Great video! I'm particularly interested in the thread checker. Using the thread gauge is a bit fidly. As a hand tool woodworker, the hand brush is just standard-I even have several different for specific purposes, stiff hair, longer handled horse hair, softer small bench brush, converted paintbrush (cut off most of the handle so it fits in the hand), small decoupage brushes, etc. But it is also a kind of hand tool :^)
3:47 Apron... no sawdust and chips in my pants pockets. 4:13 Nice tool pouch. You can craft in leather yourself - granted, that's assuming you want to take the time to do so, but it is very doable. I ordered my basic leather toolkit from ebay and I ordered different leather types from Maverick Leather.
for the thread detector, I usually just use my tap and die set, or I have a little thread finder swiss army style thing that is just a bunch of zig zag keys that fit in the threads and give you the info you need (don't know what its called; probaby something simple like: 'thread gauge')
There is a type of tape measure with a center scale that includes the body of the tape measure itself (in order to measure openings like doors & windows etc). But I can't find them - any ideas?
“I don’t care, it’s my tape measure.” Haha! I needed that.
Let the flaming begin!!!!🤣
Surprised no one has ridiculed me yet lol
UJK also makes a “jig” to make your own MFT table: UJK Parf Guide System
I switched to Fastcap tape measures about 2-3 years ago and they are the best. I gave all my other brands away and now only have Fastcap. Their True32 5M tape is great and has a lot of helpful info printed on the tape, but their dual scale 12’ PMS-12 is hands down my favorite and is used everyday.
So timely. Had the TSO guides on my bench for a few days trying to figure out how to hang them. Thanks Jason. You and bourbon moth are the best wood working channels on you tube. Hands down
Thank you, I appreciate that
I have been watching your channel for a while and just now noticed some of your wall art. I want to say thankyou for your service SSG. Hooah!
I appreciate that
This is the BEST video ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🤣🤣 thanks buddy
I live in the UK. Benchdogs UK have just released some MFT plugs either in stainless steel or alumin(i)um. Also a chamfer tool which is magnetic to use with the steel version. I have ordered a steel set as I am always losing little bits down the holes. I believe that they now have a USA outlet.
Jason, you are quite the salesman. I watched this when it was first released. Since then I bought five of the eight tools in this video.
absolutely going to get the reaming tool once I upgrade my workbench. thanks for sharing jason
👊🏼👊🏼
You're so right about the reamer tool. I had some bench dogs that wouldn't fit until I got the reamer tool. Now all my bench dogs fit great. I wish I would have bought this before I bought the chamfer tool that you wore out your hands using. I did a couple of hundred holes yesterday and it was fast going with the reamer tool. Keep up the great videos.
i just bought it.
So nice to have!
Steve Ramsey did a test on letting tapes snap back and it finally broke at 9772 reps. All the while, it remained accurate. He tested the Stanley 12 foot tape. I'm sure your tapes are at least as robust as Stanley.
When it comes to tape measures, I’m becoming minimalist. I’m a plumber and always carried a 25’ tape. I kept a belt with a single pouch. Then I got the 9’ dewalt tape. It started as a back up I’d throw in my pocket. However 9’ covers 90% of the measurements I do so I find myself only using it. If I’m doing a rough in or top out (pipes underfloor or in walls) then I’ll pull out the 25’ but doing service and setting fixtures which is mostly what I do, the 9’ is perfect.
My boss always kepts a mini 10 foot tape in his pocket. Always used that, and used it quite often. I have a mini 12 foot i keep around myself.
@@ShotGunner5609 they’re the best. When I’m doing a top out or rough in then I’ll pull out the 25’. At my company I’m usually the service/set out guy so on those the little ones all I use
huh. @11:21 that's actually quite useful. I don't have to constantly turn on my vacuum or use my hand. So simple. Also got the thread-nut-on-a-rope thingy because the metal (large card) that I have doesn't have enough reference depth. So you have to be careful that you're not cross threading something. Thanks for the tip. And @15:40 as soon as I saw the MFT and the bit holder, I knew it was going to be the reamer/chamfer. It's a game changer! I love it.
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans th-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
also i purchaed that tso mounting kit about a year ago on etsy. its been mounted to the wall in my enclosed trailer ever since and the parallel guides never move, not even the small rods or the driver. but something to consider is that the PLA they are made of does not like heat. when purchasing, request they use PETG or something with greater thermal properties. really shuldnt impact the already low price. i have multiple 3d printed parts throught my tool trailer and the ones that were done in PLA have "wilted" from the hot florida sun baking the trailer. but the parts made from PETG are straight and true, and safe in wet environments.
I live by my fast cap tapes. I love the L/R and the 1/2 tape. So genius. And I've always been so jealous of the dog hole reamer. I have 3/4 holes and there's nothing in that domain for them.
Just used my thread detectors 30 min ago to purchase longer bolts for my drawer pulls.! Another great video.
Maybe someone already mentioned this but having the thread checkers mounted on a piece of plywood or such makes it really easy to find and check the threads of whatever. It's how they're setup at my local hardware store!
The board mounted are good for loose nuts and bolts, but the ones on the wire let you check a threaded hole on something, or a stud sticking out.
its hard just use measure?.... you dont need tool for everything
@@martinbucek3603 You can measure threads by hand?
Good recommendations! I have several of these, my favorites being the Sedgeley pouch, UJK reamer and my fastcap tape (imperial both sides). Obvious but I just bough the thread checking tools through your link, thanks for the tip.
The SEDGELEY is a winner for sure.
The Sedgley is one of my favorites, but I could be slightly biased 😃
👍👍
I enjoyed the video - That’s a very unique list of tools. A nice addition to your Sedgley pouch would be a Giltek RUK knife. It’s much smaller than the knife you have in your pouch now, and it’s very versatile. It has a built-in bottle opener, and also a flat area to open paint cans and other lids.
Digital callipers and a thread gauge take up a lot less space that the thread tester strings you demonstrated. Both fit in my main toolbox and take barely any room, and the callipers are already and essential item. There's nothing to stop a person having airline extensions. I have a 10M retractable, and two 10M extensions hanging on the wall. I love the dog hole reamer, and will be ordering one for sure
The irony of the FastCap "metric only" blue tape having listed on the front the length of "16 feet" :D
I have the yellow with imperial/metric and it is very useful.
That did make me laugh, but I have just looked at mine, and it says 5m, perhaps they saw your post and corrected it.
@@marklane2359 haha interesting
Developing the habit of always putting things back in the pouch saves so much time. I have a pouch that has a velcro loop over a belt. There are others out there.
The horse hair brush was one of the best investments when I started woodworking. Even when I was renting shop space, I had one with me at all times. I found that using compressed air just made dust fly everywhere and I ended up having to keep my mask even when I wasn't making cuts. In the winter it was worse because we had to open the bay doors when using compressed air because we wanted to push dust outside. When I switched over to using a horse hair brush I could keep the dust local to an area and sweep when I'm done.
I just buy my brush from Harbor Freight for $2. So cheap I bought 3 of them. Works great
I think brush on vacuum cleaner is the best.
It's not just glue that messes with the dog holes, because the top is mdf and the holes aren't sealed it will absorb moisture and swell slightly over time.
That nut nearly falling through bench triggered my anxiety ..
I found the instruction on how to use a brush particularly helpful ...
Bought two of the "yellow" FastCap tape measures when they first came out. The primary one is all beat up, the pencil sharpener is broken, but it's still accurate.
Keep the brush it's in my primary use tool zone, so it's close at hand.
I want the UJK bit.
Great list, thanks Jason. I think it’s funny that the blue Fastcap tape is a “16 foot” metric :)
rjtumble, in case you think it is a 16 feet tape, it is actually a 5 m tape; but yes putting feet label on the housing was not smart.
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The thread finders are the best thing I ever bought.
The side carry bag (5:05) is nice, but one thing it seems to lack is a clip on the body above the main pocket so you can carry a tape measure. There appears to be plenty of room for one, so it be great if they added it. It is a must-have ability for me to have my FastCap Flatback cabinet tape on me. Removing the tape's clip and carrying in the pouch would work, but why when they could easily add a small clip.
BTW... i too love my FastCap tapes.
Thanks for the comment. The Sedgeley was designed per spec of Brian Sedgeley. The tape measure above the pocket would make it extremely difficult to gain access to the pocket. "Just adding" a clip is not so easy. ALL our tape measure clips are backed with a 4"x4" piece of veg tan leather for rigidity.
Maybe in the future we can come up with a V2....
I have taken a kickback to the gut (3 stitches). so now I wear a welders apron. the thick leather will go a long way to protect against kickback. btw I got mine at harbor freight for cheap.
Just ordered a thread checker and added a couple of items to my Christmas Wish list. Great stocking stuffers my wife can buy me 😂
I bought mine a few weeks back. I bet I've used it a half dozen times already
Bench brushes are awesome. I have several lying around the shop.
Thread gages - I have had both sets for a long time - for the reasons you mentioned.
Re compressors: I have a small one (due to space issues) but what I use most is my Ryobi Cordless AirStrike Finish or Brad Nailer which works with the One+ batteries. Yes, heavy and not perfect but so far it has done what I needed.
Great video, Jason. From the tools, in the video, I can tell you are a craftsman that knows and understands quality.😉
I ordered the guide rail holder along with my MTR-X. But the dog hole reamer tool is not available right now. That's ok... I'll get it with my next order. Maybe the tso guide rails? Who knows.
I love my fastcap tapes. And, I can confirm that the track racks can hold the Makita.
I bet i have a dozen or more.
I use the FastCap guild rail holders on my garage doors. I had to have the tension on the doors changed due to the weight of multiple tracks. Also, mount them like Bent's, because I mounted mine "upside down" and the guide strip gets compressed and becomes unglued.
It makes sense to mount the guide rail holders *_not upside down._* Why fight gravity?
I use the Fastcap flat back in my shop because it lays flat on the material
No experience with the Flexilla reel, but the hoses themselves are probably the best I have used.
What are you using to drill a new bench dog hole and how do you accurately drill the rest of the holes, is there an acrylic jig so the layout across the bench is nice?
The biggest take away, and no brainer for me, was seeing the switch I assume you use for your air compressor. I'm going to need to put one in now.
Yes, that is what I use it for. It’s great
I think I missed the switch for the air compressor in the video. 🤷🏼♂️
@@bentswoodworking where did you get that switch?
the flexzilla reel has a brutally small restriction in the side of the reel that causes an enormous CFM drop making it entirely incompatible with high CFM pneumatic tools. So BE WARNED if you use high CFM tools (Needle gun, Impact tools etc.) it might not serve you well.
The GOODYEAR brand reel is better for high CFM applications. It's also made of steel and brass.
Have you used the metric flatback version of the Fastcap? The end hook doesn’t move and the tape lies perfectly flat. I gotta say, I wish I had had it sooner.
I am actually not a big fan of lay flat tapes
Such a tease 😉. Went to etsy to get the TSO guide 3D printed holder. Does not ship to Canada. Will look if someone else has something or design and print my own.
Thank you Drill Sgt. for conditioning my mind and body!!!
You’re welcome turd…….. 🤣
Super helpful video, Jason. Congratulations on your retirement and new gig as a Festool "ambassaDOR," and thank you so much for your 20 years of service. Currently I have a number of infrequently used bench-top tools, like a scroll saw, that I've mounted to 3/4" ply and simply screw into my MFT when needed. With those threaded TSO Smart Connect Dogs, however, I can screw the tool bases into common anchor points. Hopefully they'll arrive in time for me to update my table and bases over Thanksgiving. Thanks again for the great ideas!
Thank you! 🤣
I personally like DEWALT's line of tapes small and big, my Fastcap tape wore out faster than milwaukee stanley dewalt. Cheap sales bin Lufkin tapes seem to wear out like my Fastcap did I still liked the tape, maybe I should get another and see if it was a lemon. I have a Tajima tape it's nice but the one I got has a shiny tape hook that doesn't work if I'm doing exterior work because it slips off the work.
Dog holes. The chamfer is only needed if you use parallel dogs. I use dogs that are 21mm above the table. Positive positioning. Cleaning/ remaking dogholes? use a 20mm engineering reamer.
Fastcap tapes are very good. I have, however, had one consistent problem with their auto-lock models. After a relatively short time, the auto-lock feature starts to slip, which is very annoying. To their credit, Fastcap always replaces these tapes at no charge.
Great viddy Jason! That bolt sorter is crazy. I have the TSO dogs and chamfer bit. Love it. I never thought about cleaning the dog holes.
Works like a charm!!
Great video for a newbie like me trying to build up my new shop!
Jason I have no joke 15 of the brushes. There on every tool station I have. My wife laugh at me for so many. But it’s never dusty at my tools. 🤣🤓
Wallmount things on the garage door? Wouldnt you need to recalibrate the garage door spring anytime you put anything on it or take it off if it?
Not trying to knock the guy but it always cracks me up when I see a TH-camr/ trying to be a woodworker discover a simple tool like a dust brush.
I have several of the Fastcap tapes and i love them except 1 major issue. The tape itself denta/bends super easily compared to others and after that its hard to use the hook because tape is bent/twisted
Does the reamer/chamfer guide enlarge the holes on the mft to 20mm? The holes on my mft are about 19.5. I know the parf guide does create 20mm holes, and some TSO dogs are 19.99 mm and some are 19.90. Did you find using the reamer then made some of your dogs looser in the holes?
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Thanks for the useful tools tips! I just wanted to commend you for your preference of metric! 😉 Thanks again for your videos... I'm excited to dive into your old videos!
Awesome, thank you!
i bought the parf kit a while ago an never purchased the add on chamfer tool figuring to just use a 45 bit with bearing in the router. now i wish i would have. could also see this useful for those that have applied a finish to theyre mfts and subsequently boogered up the tolerances of the 20mm holes. id say if you spent the $200+ for the parf guide....spend the extra $30 on the chamfer tool.
The ujk dog hole reamer tool is a must have alright. Especially if you are using the ujk super dogs. Top video. Thank you. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
Thanks 👍
I like how you used the power switch for the air compressor.
Thank you for the recommendation on the tape measures. I got the 12’ and 16’ metric/SAE. They are very nice and quite inexpensive.
TSO's flush-mounted 20mm Smart Connect Dogs have approximately 1-inch or 25mm of total thread engagement. Affixing the Smart Connect Dogs using their M8 SpeedKnobs, which have a 15mm long M8-1.25 stud, leaves approximately 10mm of usable thread engagement remaining to fasten fixuring, etc. Not a lot but enough I suppose. (TSO's M8 Star Grip Knobs have a 30mm long M8-1.25 stud so that makes matters worse.) Where appropriate, perhaps using a work surface side M8-1.25 fastener of sufficient length that extends 15mm-20mm beyond the bottom of the Smart Connect Dog where you can then use an M8 regular series (~25mm OD) (or a wide series 5/16-in. ANSI Type B, 1.125-inch nom. OD × 0.344-inch nom. ID) plain flat washer and an M8-1.25 wingnut to firmly affix the Smart Connect Dog and fixturing rather than using TSO's M8 SpeedKnobs.
It's my tape measure🤣🤣🤣. Still have my " Yellow" tape since they first came out. It's bruised, cut, battered but still accurate. Even have the 16' one to keep in the car.
Love the Flexela hose I've had mine, no reel, for about 5 years. Never a kink.
The UJK tool looks interesting.
Just bought a set of the thread gauges I didn't know they made them like that!!
So handy
Man, I love this video. First time visitor, I will definitely check out your other videos. 👍🇨🇦 btw, I love the Festool hoodie.😊
Welcome aboard!
Great recommendations but if you work in metric there are great measuring tapes made by a brand called magnusson. The tapes retract on pressing the button rather than it always being on retract. Didnt think it was that big a deal initially but honestly one of the best tool buys. I now dont understand why tapes are made that way round. Cheap as chips and ive been using the same one for the past 2 years. its pretty much bang on but as a luthier I dont use it for any serious accuracy. Always steel rule for accuracy!
Great video. One question, can you post a link for the small carbide scraper you keep in the pouch? I have done a search for one like that but haven't had any luck finding it. TIA
Do you think the UJK chamfer and reamer could be used to enlarge 3/4 dog holes to 20mm?
I don’t think it would work very well but I couldn’t say for sure
You can use the reamer tool by hand too.
Thanks. Looking into getting the Flexilla
We like the retractable wheel for the air compressor so much that we are going to get another! We have a large stationary air compressor and once hubby tripped on the hose and that was a wake up. Like most people we also have a small portable one (actually several), but no matter how many projects we have going I know where the big one is!
Those are some great shop extras. I'll be picking up a few of them this week. Thanks for the video~!
You’re welcome
Great video! I just discovered your channel and I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.
Welcome aboard!
Great list. Who makes the carbide scraper?
Festool
That reaming tool is exactly what I need. I've got other TSO stuff for my assembly table, and the parf guide setup, but some of those holes are just too damn tight.
Glad you found it helpful
Thanks for the tips but you showed how to use a brush but I have no idea what that garage door Hanger is for.
Thank you Drill Sergeant Bent, that was a informative and useful video.
The Fastcap track rack should work with Makita, DeWalt, Festool, Kreg Adaptive Cutting System and Triton
Thanks for the reviews. I actually ordered 3 items through your links. Good Job
Is it something what caliper do?
When I get a woodshop, I would have cordless brushless nailers and an electric air duster and eliminate the need for a compressor altogether.
I’m a new carpenter I was wondering how long you would say it takes to trim out a garage man door? Just curious 😊
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Can you tell me the best choice and place to buy a 22 mm router bit to make bench dog holes in mdf with my Festool 1400 and LR32
Does your sys vac work off your air compressor or does the sys vac have its own compressor
Thanks for the info, I wanted the reamer tool but I hadn't looked for a U.S. source yet. Another tuber Peter Millard, I think it was demonstrated the reamer as well. Solves a lot of problems. Would you mind sharing what was your choice of surface treatment on your MFT?
Shellac and poly. 👍
OK metric has appeal, but at 64 I’m not sure my brain can make the change. I know how long a foot is. I can measure 6” with my palm and thumb extended. I know how tall I am (not as tall as 20 years ago). But 10 kilometers is about 6 miles. 2.? Centimeters is an inch. Is 10 centimeters about 4”?
Seriously, how do you make the conversion or do you just jump in? My last project I was trying to divide fractions by 1/3 and … well I’m pretty good at math but that’s not intuitive. Plus I keep converting from fractions to thousandths of an inch, or back again, in another context and it’s driving me crazy.
My tape measure slows down when snapping back.
It kind of does not keep up with the speed it starts to roll up and slows down.
I have another tape measure that doesn’t do that.
Is it a feature or coincidence?
Great video! I'm particularly interested in the thread checker. Using the thread gauge is a bit fidly.
As a hand tool woodworker, the hand brush is just standard-I even have several different for specific purposes, stiff hair, longer handled horse hair, softer small bench brush, converted paintbrush (cut off most of the handle so it fits in the hand), small decoupage brushes, etc. But it is also a kind of hand tool :^)
Yeah, I got the idea from hand tool users. They have tons of them. Lol
@@bentswoodworking We can never have too many hand brushes! 😄
Fastcap True32 FTW! - EDIT: and thanks for the UJK stocking stuffer ;)
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Don't sleep on the Fastcap GREEN if you're left-handed as I am. EDIT: The 7" bench brush is only $2 at Harbor Freight. I think I have three.
Why is there no trim on your entry door and the knobs and dead bolt painted over?
3:47 Apron... no sawdust and chips in my pants pockets. 4:13 Nice tool pouch. You can craft in leather yourself - granted, that's assuming you want to take the time to do so, but it is very doable. I ordered my basic leather toolkit from ebay and I ordered different leather types from Maverick Leather.
for the thread detector, I usually just use my tap and die set, or I have a little thread finder swiss army style thing that is just a bunch of zig zag keys that fit in the threads and give you the info you need (don't know what its called; probaby something simple like: 'thread gauge')
Another great video. I'd appreciate hearing why you prefer or use TSO dogs over other brands, such as UJK.
I like the selection that TSO carries
There is a type of tape measure with a center scale that includes the body of the tape measure itself (in order to measure openings like doors & windows etc). But I can't find them - any ideas?
they need to make a 3/4" reamer!!
Second that!