10 woodworking tools I regret not buying sooner

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@tom.coomes Ай бұрын

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@tonyborzumato8510 14 күн бұрын

You did indeed correctly pronounce Mitutoyo, and FYI that company has been very highly regarded for their measurement tools for decades. As a former metrologist (calibration technician) I can attest to their accuracy and reliability. They have also been priced accordingly, although they have come down in recent years.

@stevesmith7164 6 күн бұрын

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@bradgray6093 Ай бұрын

Not saying it wrong and not a brand to laugh about. Basically, Japan's Starrett. In fact many tool makers prefer them. Great choice.

@glockguide Ай бұрын

While I am a Wera fan, I hate that particular set. I just have others that do the same better. Gearwrench makes a smaller set (no screwdriver) that will go on sale for ~$10 and I find that's typically the first one I grab. Fix it Sticks cost a lot more but they have absolutely figured this "compact do everything" market niche out - well worth checking out. A good Fix it Sticks set and you'll probably never pick up that Wera set again. Buying #1 and love everything else you mentioned.

@vbikcl Ай бұрын

Digital calipers are such a handy tool. I use them for everything from woodworking to home improvement to designing things for 3D printing etc. I use them so much I bought a second caliper (a Mitutoyo) for the workshop and just keep my basic Husky at my desk.

@NWGR Ай бұрын

I have those same mitotoyo digital calipers. Easily one of the best tool purchases I made. They last so long (the battery life is measured in literal years, 5 for that model IIRC) because the entire caliper shuts off when not used. On the cheap ones only the display turns off, so they're always drawing power, which is why they eat batteries.

@airnashville3883 Ай бұрын

"I chose metric because, well I'm not a psychopath" is so spot on. Everything you reviewed here makes sense but, especially the Bora Centipede. I have 2 and they are great.

@michaelgiordano2458 Ай бұрын

Yep. Needed to get a bunch of drywall, but my car can't fit full sheets, so I just took my Bora with me to Lowes, got the drywall, and put it on my bora and cut it to rough size right there in the parking lot. Super handy.

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

🤣

@steviewonder9209 Ай бұрын

@@michaelgiordano2458 I used to drop a couple 2x4 sheets of Foamular insulation in the parking lot and cut stuff to size to fit in my car. It's much easier on my aging knees with the centipede.

@coolbugfacts1234 Ай бұрын

On the cheap calipers you'll notice they turn themselves on when you slide the jaws, that's because they can only measure relative change, so you need to make sure you zero them every time you use them. I think that's also the reason why you need to change the battery so often on them.

@Technogodd Ай бұрын

Now that TSO rail square is one of the best tool in all.combine with a 75 inch rail and priceless if you are working on sheet materials.squaring the stock sheet is one of the most important task and the hardest if you dont have a slider. But this genius design simplifies the process. I have Woodpeckers railsquare but is heavy and cumbersome and hard to slide in and out when your dealing with dozens of 4x8 sheets. THANKS to TSO million times for this product.lightweight, well machined and hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum, locking to the rail is two seconds to one edge to the other .I mean words are not enough. Now you will think that this is advertisement but its not. i paid full from my pocket as the rest of the tools you have in your shop maybe more. I am a one man shop and all those tools you have out there are the life savers. Nicely done Sir. Thank you !✌

@XxMrVossie01xX Ай бұрын

For context, I am an electrician. I have had the wera tool check plus for about 4 years and it is still one of my favourite. I bought one for my father for Father’s Day! Great tool and an excellent gift.

@mtnjak Ай бұрын

I have a mini ratchet like that one from Topeak, a company that makes mountain biking tools ( Ratchet Rocket). It's magnetic and it's a pretty hefty quality tool. I use it all the time. It was especially handy for assembling my CNC. Thanks for sharing these finds!

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

👊🏼

@cuebj Ай бұрын

Got that Wera bit set. also a mini torque wrench that takes the bits. Got it at London ExCeL Triathlon show years ago at an end of show offer. Brilliant. It came with a couple of smaller bit holders so you can take the ones you need instead of the whole set

@toughgamer2960 Ай бұрын

I really like the bora centipede system, crazy space saver and once paired with their worktop it's solid as. I love them so much I bought 3 of them :D

@hansangb Ай бұрын

I use the Bora to cut down plywood in HD parking lot with the tracksaw. Works really well and quite portable. And the Wera set is AWESOME. Especially the low profile wrench. It's perfect for getting to the screw you have to tighten on DeWalt's tracksaw. A screw with not much clearance. And that RapiAdaptor that comes with it is also a complete game changer. Finally, I thought I was going to make it through the episode w/o getting in trouble...but that 2-3-4 block looks ....temping! :) BTW, thanks for the narrow crown stapler recommendation. The Grex is a BEAST!!

@joebeaton1101 Ай бұрын

Good info!! Totally agree on digital measuring devices and TSO products!!

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stevemclennan1257 Ай бұрын

Mitutoyo is the standard.

@FrankP117 Ай бұрын

Yes, as a mechanical engineer, we used Mitutoyo pretty exclusively.

@nicholasmcneely245 Ай бұрын

But maybe don't buy from Amazon... too many counterfeits.

@MrTuffguy1981 Ай бұрын

I have 25+ years metrology/calibration experience and Mitutoyo has always proven to make reliable dimensional equipment; such as dial indicators and calipers! Mitutoyo is great, generally speaking!

@robo3243 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the gauge. I have the A3-26 and it seems like it’s been jointing at angle but I couldn’t figure out how to tune it properly. That gauge looks like it’ll be very useful in fixing that.

@timothywozniak6952 Ай бұрын

The Bora centipede is excellent. Being in a basement shop, I breakdown sheet goods and oversized stock with the Centipede and my track saw in the garage, then transport to basement for final sizing.

@DirkfromDayton Ай бұрын

Great video. This one hit me right in the wallet. All kidding aside, I just ordered the One Way and the Wera Small Tool Set. I have Wera's small screwdriver set and it is awesome. I hope those were affiliate links you posted!!

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

Can always rely on Dirk from Dayton!

@joshuapuyear6818 Ай бұрын

As a CNC machinist for my day job, I can say the mitutoyo is the best you can get. But a great 2nd that has the same quality of mitutoyo is the fowler brand. And most of the time, they are anywhere from. 40% to 60% cheaper

@missingegg Ай бұрын

Every single thing from Wera I've ever laid hands on has been a great tool. Maybe they're the Festool of hand tools, as they can be a bit expensive. But picking up a Wera tool just puts a smile on my face. I can say that you ever really *need* a Wera tool, as cheaper tools will work. But they're just a pleasure to use. And in my book, that makes them worth the money.

@mark2talk2u 18 күн бұрын

Nice video. One point that I’m sure you get: running the micrometer around the table saw surface only tests relative flatness over a 5” area. Ideally, on would set the base is a corner, leave it, and then have a long arm test for flatness over the entire table. Clearly such a test would be difficult due to flex. Not a huge deal, but I’ve seen others misunderstand this point.

@Mike-dn4ju Ай бұрын

Tool check plus gang. As a technician it’s one of the best kits ever. It will get you into 90% of things.

@pctatc66 Ай бұрын

Have the one way gauge and agree that the dial gauge needs to be upgraded. Also TSO has a new ULTRA LOW PROFILE dog stop set.

@jimserhant7741 Ай бұрын

MFT Table is like VIN or PIN Number. All nails on a chalk board for me. 😊

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

So true!

@jimserhant7741 Ай бұрын

@@bentswoodworking Let us not forget Nuclear being pronounced “Nuculear” 🤦🏻‍♂️

@bighammer3464 19 күн бұрын

On the indicator, what do you mean that you prefer the real time readings on the digital indicator when you’re comparing it to the dial indicator? Does the dial indicator not give you real time readings? I do you mean the slight increase in time in having to see how many turns it made? For the digital it’s the same process. You still have to comprehend that one number is beyond the decimal point. Besides the digital indicator you have that extra step of comprehending that one surface is higher or lower by having to do math and compare which number is higher or lower depending on where your zero is. The dial indicator has a visual indication of that difference which is easier to discern.

@Timber2Toothpicks Ай бұрын

Jason, Awhile back you introduced a new finish. I have looked and looked but cant find it. Can you tell me once again what that finish is…. (Again) Thank You

@AngieWilliamsDesigns Ай бұрын

“…. Because, well I’m not a psychopath” 😂😂😂 Laughing out loud. When you said socket set…. you lost me. Till i saw all the things. Dang Jason. You gotta stop putting these videos out. I have the TDS 13 because of you. And the track square. I love them. Wish I had them sooner. Plus I have the TSO parallel guides and…. The list goes on. Now I want the socket set and the gauge thingy. I’m gonna have to up my sales game so I can get all the things.

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

Yeah I’m definitely a bad influence 🤣

@timothywozniak6952 Ай бұрын

For Allen wrench sets (imperial and metric) I prefer the Bondhus brand. High quality and USA manufactured.

@MrCubflyer Ай бұрын

Hard to beat the Woodpeckers flush trim bits.

@mariodesurra1443 Ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks!! How difficult is it to get 4xx8 plywood on that centipede? I would think leaning anything against it is awkward at best. Is there a trick to it?

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

Using a Grabo helps a lot

@MixingGBP Ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. Does the centipede move when you try to place a 4x8 sheet on it, making it more tricky if you are trying to place it on by yourself.

@timothywozniak6952 Ай бұрын

I prefer the Benchdog versus TSO but many quality systems available.

@Timber2Toothpicks Ай бұрын

Ok… I stopped the video mid stream. Who made the original Iron for your indicator that you dem.? Next where did you get the block for the Kreg Clamp. I have a ton of Kreg clamps and I have never seen one used the way you did. I played the video three times and I keep missing it. I use the iGauging version of your iron indicator. I like the dial way better than those numbers jumping around. But I work in a wheelchair and have really shaky hands at times. THANKS! TS Portland

@AaronGeller Ай бұрын

Love this! Thank you! Wonderful entrance and I was wondering about the gauge.

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Zamboni-0805 Ай бұрын

You must be building Rocket Ships....lol It is nice that you can afford these tools that are very accurate. But at the end of the day most of your audience cannot afford top of the line tools. I almost bought the Mitutoyo calibers, but decided on a brand that did have excellent reviews, and from my experience, they are pretty darn accurate. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom.

@troyqueen9503 Ай бұрын

We all start with the basics and learn to solve the deficiencies ,👍🏝️🇨🇦the tools some time are the teachers.

@spenserolson7937 Ай бұрын

Hey Jason, where did you get your doghole caps from? I know you posted it on your stories but I never saved it 🤦🏼‍♂️

@deek3048 Ай бұрын

where did you get your doghole covers/inserts?

@bigredracingdog466 24 күн бұрын

I made mine from Uxcell 20mm Foam Rubber Weather Seal Strip that I found on Amazon. I cut it into 1/4" discs and press them in with my thumb. To remove I push them up from underneath. Best cheap mod for the MFT or similar systems.

@barriowoodworks Ай бұрын

MFT Table. Just like asking “where’s the ATM machine?” Automated teller machine , machine.

@robertpearce8394 Ай бұрын

An example of RAS Syndrome. Repeated acronym syndrome syndrome.

@troyqueen9503 Ай бұрын

ATM = tit les teller.😂😂😂

@pbjae8140 Ай бұрын

The dial gauge is also real-time, unless, after you remove it from the saw, and then you can read it.

@lindamarsden8024 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love my centipede. So amazingly versatile..

@731Woodworks Ай бұрын

Nice watch :) Oh and the tools are cool too!

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

I love that we both focus more on that than anything else now 🤣

@drnorman66 Ай бұрын

Where can I purchase the one way gauge?

@Gazman299 Ай бұрын

Just click on what's called the 'video description' above. The word 'More' is highlighted. Click on that.

@bw162 Ай бұрын

Not possible! Not ONE Festool product! 😅

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

Hard to believe right

@ehRalph Ай бұрын

The adjustable arm dial gauge is a torture device.

@bentswoodworking Ай бұрын

Agreed

@atheosxgaming Ай бұрын

0:06 .. unlikely. its 2024 and the banks have tasked me with saving the economy or something.

@Mostviews111 6 күн бұрын

One way guage is already unavailable

@stevebriggs9399 Ай бұрын

I prefer "freedom fractions" to metric.

@maartenvanderzwan8281 Ай бұрын

You can call the sponsor 🖖

@packetlevel 12 күн бұрын

NIce idea - Mitituyo? How about iGaging ... about 75% less ...