RobBright 35 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 That's what your new hammer is for. However, not a good sign. Its a safety box - got it open and indeed 1/4" Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Be sure. They use 6mm in japan which are not interchangeable with 1/4 in collets. ..and visa versa. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Box says 6mm - which is 1/4" right? Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Nope. 1/4 inch is 6.35 mm. Just off enough that you can't interchange collets. That's ok though since you are going to be buying your router in Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I sometimes feel guilty about not doing any DIY but quickly get over it. Hopeless at that kind of thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 OK...Man in Japan... here are few pics.. My big Bosch router....The Hitachi M12 is out in the truck box and I'm too lazy to go dig it out... The router table and old drill press.. A few handy tools....huge Makita power planer, biscuit joiner, brad nailer, random orbital sander, and a couple trimmers sliding compound mitre saw Vacuum and air cleaner.. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Brings back memories of my dad's garage. Thanks for that, looks like we migjt have to move again to accommodate that kind of stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Chriselle, do Makita still make quality machinery? Years ago back when I was building, before I started my timber yard, Makita gear was the 'bees knees" here in OZ. They were not cheap but had agreat record for reliability & toughness. Now I see them in the Mega Hardware barns here at ridicuosly cheap prices So cheap it seems as if they are just use a few times and throw away items. What's the story there. Impressive collection of gear you have above BTW ( says snowjunky now barking like Tim The Tool man) Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Love DIY, always making something when I got time, and repair things around the house! I usually go to CAINZ home centre for most of my stuff, D2 is ok but limited choice and not as cheap! If you live in the Chiba, Saitama areas you should check out JOYFUL Honda it is a massive DIY centre that has everything you can think of. I went to one once, sorry forgot where and it was 4-5 times bigger than the biggest cainz! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks Snowjunky....ar..ar...ar... Makita makes good stuff...for the most part...some are overpriced and lower quality but in general...good. The thing is though a lot of the other companies have caught up to their quality. In Japan, Hitachi is on par in a lot of tools and Ryobi isn't too bad either. Basically, it depends on the tool. For example, I like Makita's impact driver/drills, sliding mitre saws, but hate their routers and shit excuses for table saws. Hitachi, Ryobi, Porter Cable, Delta, Grizzly, DeWalt......and so on.. all have their strong points. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 For higher quality tools and tools they don't carry at the DIY centers.....those of you in Japan should check out OFF Corporation on line. Remember...."There's nothing more expensive than cheap tools"....although I do have my fair share. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 so my 100 yen Daiso screwdrivers and saw is sub-standard you say? Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 so my 100 yen Daiso screwdrivers and saw is sub-standard you say? Haha.....Actually, although they're crap pot metal they work just fine for 99% of the uses around the house. I have a bunch of them. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Finished my boys' toy box, and some things I have learnt are: 1) DIY is actually fun; 2) Making things needs planning but I kind of knew that in the first place; 3) Making mortise and tenon joints with a chisel is ****ing hard work and 4) There is a great sense of pride once you have finished something. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Chriselle = DIY otaku! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Haha.... I prefer "wood-rat" thank you very much.. Electronics otaku hang out in Akihabara. Wood rats (like me) hang out in Shin Kiba.. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Haha.... I prefer "wood-rat" thank you very much.. Electronics otaku hang out in Akihabara. Wood rats (like me) hang out in Shin Kiba.. Mmm Shin Kiba. Mahogony. Oak. Walnut... Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Oh... and then some!! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 my 100 yen saw couldn't cut butter.....surprisingly enough!! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Ok , ordered the trimmer Chriselle - don't think I will need a big router like the one you have. Well not yet anyways. Was talking with my dad about it, and he though a decent jigsaw with a trimmer would be enough for the moment, then get some DIY course done with routers, mitre saws and joinery done before moving onto the big boy stuff. Got some plans up to make a dining room table, perhaps a tea leaf style, as well. Debating whether to use a biscuit joiner, or dowelling with a dowelling jig. Decisions decisions. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sounds good MIJ. I'm still not in agreement with the jig saw idea though. Even with a fence the blade wanders just a hair. Essentially, a jig saw is a poor mans handy version of a bandsaw. And bandsaws don't cut perfectly straight nor are the designed to. For the same price go for a decent skill saw with a good blade. You can easily make a fence of any length and your cuts will be laser straight and clean. I cut big sheet plywood this way and it works well. No disrespect to your dad and all. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 That's ok - I did suggest a circular saw, to which he laughed at. He said one would be necessary for cutting large sheets of wood. It's on my list of things to buy, but I currently have a hacksaw with a small jig I made last weekend of various angles, and wood sizes up to 40mm. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 The Bosch trimmer arrived today, bloody lethal little thing. Cuts through pine with no problems whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Lethal yes..... again careful, shit can go awry in a very short time at 24,000 rpm....haha. If you get a catch with a trimmer it can really kick and freak you out. Adventually, it will happen... . It's not as dramatic as a table saw kick back but it'll get your heart pumping. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Haha, for 11k its a bloody impressive tool. Already got plans to make mortise/tenon joints, some nice tables and other things. Chrisele - have you ever made chairs before? Link to post Share on other sites
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