Workshop – Pocket hole drill bit

Nifty mail box delivery this morning, a funny looking drill bit.

It's a pocket hole drill bit with collet for depth adjustment used to join two pieces of timber by drilling into one at a angle to the right depth (collet) and then driving a screw through into the other timber.

Ideally you would use it in conjunction with a pocket hole jig to ensure the correct angle but they are expensive so I’ll have a go at making one.

Digital Photo Tachometer

Purchased one of these off Ebay for around $20 bucks so I can measure the speed of things, in particular the bandsaw.

 

Been going around measuring stuff that rotates – interesting.

Makita 6012HD 9.6V battery

Brought my Makita 6012HD 9.6V battery drill back to life!
As with most NiCad's of this vintage the 9.6V battery pack will not accept a charge.

I have a Odyssey PC680 car battery lying around from a Subaru WRX.

It sill takes a charge so let's run the Makita off that via clip leads.

Bench drill press

Purchased a used Ryobi MODEL BD513 Drill Press for $40.

Timber Drill Vice

I don’t have any sort of bench drill vice, a machine vice is on the shopping list so in the meantime decided to make one for timber – from timber.



Cut off the turn screw from a old but hefty C clamp – which took a while.

ALDI - Multifunction Tool $49.99

Early start this morning - off to ALDI to purchase the Multifunction Tool before they sell out. They open 8:30am and I was there before 8:00am and chatting to a few others at the entrance to ALDI. Around 8:15am there would have been maybe a dozen behind us and then the queue jumper arrived...this Asian guy walks up with a hand trolley and stands next to us...up against the roller door – WTF. Without a spoken word (racism) I gave him the thumb to take his proper place in the queue, he responded with “oh s.o.r.r.y” which provoked a chorus of comments from the multicultural crowd behind us a popular one being “Hi mate...this is Australia”.

ALDI: Mini Soldering Torch Kit 135W $34.99

Been waiting for this one to come around again - straight into the trolley.

• Electric ignition
• Ideal to use for flame welding, soldering, blazing, hot air shrinking and hot cutting
• Cordless and easy to use
• Anti-flaring flame
• Continuous working lock
• Shut-off lever
• Child resistance lock
• Heat temperature control switch
• Flame welding and brazing - temperature up to 500°C
• Adjustable and wind resistant flame
• Approximately 1hr working time
• Soldering temperature of 400°C
• Hot air shrinking - temperature up to 500°C
• Maximum temperature of 1300°C


• Set includes: 1 x Gas Soldering Torch Unit, 1 x Cap, 1 x Solder dispenser, 1 x Cleaning Sponge, 1 x 7mm wrench, 1 x 8mm wrench, 1 x Reflector, 1 x Hot blower, 1 x Hot knife, 1 x 3.5mm chisel tip, 1 x 3mm diagonal tip, Butane gas refill valve


• Requires 100% butane gas (not included)

Taurus Router Table instructions - scanned

 

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TTA-7801 cover to cover scans.

ALDI: Bought a few items

No particular immediate need for any of them, just stocking up the work shop.



Pipe Wrench or Bolt Cutter $ 14.99

• Choose from 450mm Bolt Cutter with drop forged steel blades or
• 1.5” Pipe Wrench with inductive hardened teeth
  
  

ALDI: Digital Caliper $19.99

• Measuring capacity: 0-150mm


• Large 6 digit LCD display


• Sliding wheel for precise adjustment


• Includes storage case

Although I have had a good quality vernier caliper for many years decided to get one as the eyes even with close-up glasses have trouble with the smaller graduations. Works quite well so no complaints. Has on and off buttons of course but you don't need to actually turn it on, as soon as you open the jaws she turns on.

ALDI: Corner Sander 105W

Off to buy one of these.

No load speed: 11,000 OPM

• Durable


• Double insulated


• Impact resistant housing


• Pad size: 140 x 140 x 80mm


• Includes 5 x sanding pads

ALDI: Premium Planer $14.99

• Red beech wood construction
• Premium steel hardened and shaped blade
• Length: 230mm
  
  
  Got this a few weeks later for $10.

Makita battery pack - continued

 Basically we want to end up with a modified battery pack physically the same as before but with a decent figure 8 flex running from the bottom (offset to allow clip to close) and about 2mtrs long with battery terminal size alligator clips at the end.

 

To drop the voltage down from 12 to 9.6 we can use a few diodes.

We need to loose about 2.4V (12 – 9.6 = 2.4V)

 

Voltage drop across a silicon junction is 0.7 volts so:

3 diodes = 2.1V

4 diodes = 2.8V 

 

However, we need to make some practical measurements…a full charged lead acid battery in good condition stands at 12.6V but most likely we are going to be using an old 2^nd hand one with a lower terminal voltage.

ALDI: Taurus Electric Staple Gun $19.99

You need to be patient using this tool - it jams staples.

To minimise this I found I have to break off some staples from each row, about 3 or 4 mil. As with any stapler you need to press down firmly to get the staples to bed down.

Some people have had trouble obtaining staples for this unit but I had no problem at Bunnings.

A3 chrome plated steel roller

A3 black powder coated steel stand

Max load capacity: 60kg

Vertical adjustment: 680-1080mm

I bought this to be a companion to my 210mm mitre saw - very handy.

ALDI Taurus Cordless Lithium-ion screwdriver

More to come…

Ozito 14.4V Cordless Drill Kit 2 Batteries

posted May 25, 2010 3:41 PM by Alan Mackenzie

OZCD144V1BK   FEATURES 14.4V Allows cordless convenience Variable speed reversing Allows user to control the speed of the drill as well as reverse the direction of rotation Soft grip handle Ergonomic and less fatigue for the user Torque control Controls the amount of power being distributed from the drill State of charge indicator You can establish current battery charge Built In LED light Allows to use in corners or not well lit up areas   Batteries starting to show signs of not holding charge.

GMC 24V 2 Speed Cordless Hammer $139

GTX1850K / GTX2450K 2-Speed Gearbox Hammer Action 13mm Single Sleeve Chuck Adjustable Side Handle with Rubber Grip 20-Stage Clutch Variable Speed and Reverse 2 Battery Packs Battery Indicator Displays 5 Levels of Charge Extensive Rubber Over-moulding 50 Piece Accessory Kit Includes Kitbox

ALDI Paint Compressor

posted May 24, 2010 3:06 PM by Alan Mackenzie

ALDI: Taurus Electric Staple Gun $19.99

You need to be patient using this tool - it jams staples.

To minimise this I found I have to break off some staples from each row, about 3 or 4mm.

As with any stapler you need to press down firmly to get the staples to bed down.

Some have had trouble obtaining staples for this unit but I had no problem at Bunnings.