I don't think there are under rated tools. There are underused. Or seldom used. I value all the tools I have. There are tools that sit there for a year until you need them and then you cannot do that one job until you find it and then it does that one job perfectly. Trying to think of one of those. Ah I bought a tool that will remove nails from lumber. I was doing it by hand which was ok but for production this pneumatic tool did it so much faster it was amazing. I only use it once a year but it paid for its self that first year. The other end of the spectrum I use my Bosch 2 step 6" sander almost every day. Do I rate the other one less? No i just use it less.
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Originally posted by Greg from K/W View PostI don't think there are under rated tools.
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Originally posted by drzaius View Post
I can think of one; the biscuit joiner. They don't get much love these days, particularly among the green koolaide drinkers that use the Domino. I won't dispute that the Domino is a great machine, but many of those folks don't realize that they are not intended to serve the same purpose. There are things that biscuits can do that the Domino can't. For joining sheet goods, particularly if they are much thinner than 3/4", is something that biscuits excel at.
t think its under rated as much as under valued.
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This was a very good read so far. For myself a few of the same for sure and a couple others:
- Apron
- Apron contains 6" rule, 3 pencils, 6" adjustable square
- Hearing protection I use toughsounds bluetooth so I can listen to podcasts when working at the machines
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In no particular order:
Stair gauges: A must have accessory for your full sized square. They get used for more than just stairs, if you remember you have them.
Automatic centre-punch: Leaves a nice clean mark on any surface and is easily operated with one hand.
Machinist's try-square: They come in all sizes, weighty enough to stand on their own, machined on all faces, can be clamped against, etc...
Honourable mention:
Stainless steel rulers, protractor, dividers, triangles, etc.
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Not so underrated, but there was mention of pencils and sharpeners, I'd like to weigh in. I only use these now. The graphite is thicker than a lot of cheap pencils, come in a plastic case (and as a result are rarely pre-broken for your inconvenience), and will take an extremely fine point. Also, I sharpen them on a belt sander, often flattening one side to draw very precise lines against a straight-edge
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My preference is for a mechanical pencil, but I could definitely see those Artist's Loft pencils working well, especially if sharpened with care.______________________________________________
Rob Brown
Editor - Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement
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Originally posted by Mark Q View PostThis was a very good read so far. For myself a few of the same for sure and a couple others:
- Apron
- Apron contains 6" rule, 3 pencils, 6" adjustable square
- Hearing protection I use toughsounds bluetooth so I can listen to podcasts when working at the machines
I have a set of Bluetooth headphones for podcasts too. They're great.______________________________________________
Rob Brown
Editor - Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement
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Originally posted by Rob Brown View PostMy preference is for a mechanical pencil, but I could definitely see those Artist's Loft pencils working well, especially if sharpened with care.
My little 4x36" belt sander is in a convenient place on my work bench, it takes but 10 seconds to flip it on and reshape my pencil flat on one side, cone on the other:
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2b or not 2b that really is the question I prefer 2h I find they stay sharper longer.Jerome
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Originally posted by Egon View Post
The joys of aging. Lots and lots of concentrated light.
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