Wifey is wanting the Christmas list early and there are a couple of Festool items on the list this year for the "big present".

Getting to the point in life where I just buy what I want and try not to buy too much as it just sits.

I'm considering one of the Festool Drill kits with no battears as well as getting the new cordless Tracksaw that comes with the 2 18v batteries.

The drill interests me because of the offset chuck option ($120) by itself, wondering what drill set I should put on her list that might already include that Chuck and save myself some money down the road knowing I will be picking up the track saw to cover the 18v batteries.

There are so many different drills I got lost looking, I don't think I want a true Centrochuck set up as those bits are expensive when plain ole 3 jaw chuck suits me fine for my collection. Looks like the offset chuck is just a plain hex shank? They don't seem to offer a front on view.

Congrats. They seem to have a lot of their luster since the Worksharp was introduced, but I'm still fond of mine. With the right jig, you can sharpen anything except sandpaper!

I haven't seen a code book since the 60's in H.S.

I'd run 10's for the 30 amp circuits w/ 30 amp breakers and 8's for the 40's w/ 40 amp breakers.

A 12g. ground for those circuits.

The conduit de-rating I believe is not for the current capacity of the wires, it's a lessening of the conduit capacity due to the number of conductors and heat they will create.

Demos are as much of a learning experience as anything out there. Make a list and check it twice so you don't leave too many things at home. Make an outline of what you want to cover. If you forget some thing, some one will always ask about it. If the lathe is not one you are familiar with, make sure to get some time to play on it before you start. Nice ornaments as well.

robo hippy

PM me if you are looking for the book (original).

Alan

You have to remember if a lower tube is trimmed to much it will affect the twist mechanism and refill.

I am not familiar with the kit you are talking about to give you better advise.

I also do not know what you mean by "Shot"

Arlin

To me that would be more than I could store.

But then Id just hurry up and make more....then that problem would be cleared up.

Take it back. No reason you should have to accept a defective unit.

John

My 16" bandsaw runs at a blade speed of about 1800 fpm. Always seems fine but just wondering if there are times to run it slower.

Great looking sign!

Your bartering skills might need some work though.