Lie Nielsen Australia Hand Tool Event

Hi Guys,

If your serious about your woodworking, as well as your power tools I’m fairly certain that you’ll want to add a few of the outstanding Lie Nielsen hand tools to your collection. For those of you who aren’t aware of Lie Nielsen they are regarded as the “Festool” of hand tools. As a proud owner of a couple of Lie Nielsen planes, from personal experience I can vouch for the fact that they’re awesome to use.

This weekend, (the 7th and 8th of July) Lie Nielsen Australia are holding a hand tool event at the RMIT University School of design which is located in Building 73, Orr st South Carlton 10am to 4 pm .

To view the Lie Nielsen Australia website please click here.

Also at the show will be Chris Vesper, who makes the best squares and sliding bevels that money can buy, as well as Julian Pratt and lots of demonstrations.

With special show pricing you’ll certainly be able to get a few bargains

I’ll be popping town on Saturday afternoon so we may catch up there.

As always, be safe and have fun

Cheers

Bryan

July 4, 2012 2

The OF 1010, Trammel Routing

Hi Guys,

I just thought I’d post a few photos from an upcoming e-book that I’m working on. Covering all aspects of the Festool OF1010, it also will include specialist sections on template work and trammel routing. The attached photos will give you an idea of some of the things you do with the 1010.

The frame is made from a pine panel which I had left over from another project was made with an OF1010 with a Festool trammel accessory

I’d love to know what you think so please feel free to post a comment or drop me an email.

As usual, be safe and have fun.

Cheers

Bryan

July 1, 2012 4

Protool PDP 20-4, New Video

Hi Guys,

The new Protool PDP 20-4 is on the way so please have a look at this new video on this outstanding tool which has been uploaded today by a Protool user in Russia

There’s no accompanying dialog and the production values aren’t fabulous but this will give you a really good idea of what this tool can do and the accessories that form part of the system

Please enjoy and let me know what you think.

As soon as I get a firm release date I let you all know.

As always, be safe and have fun

Cheers

Bryan

June 20, 2012 2

Kapex, KS120 Lasers,

Hi Guys,

Well I’m into my second week of being home on sick leave and now that I’m feeling a bit more human I thought I’d take the time to sort out some of the photos on my computer left over from my time at Festool.

I came across this one which I used to use when teaching classes on the Kapex. It was taken in the service centre at Festool and shows just how wrong the dual lasers on a Kapex can go when a well meaning tweak of the laser adjustment screws goes wrong.

Thats all for now,

As usual, your comments and questions are always appreciated.

Keep safe and have fun,

Bryan

June 6, 2012 0

The PDP 20-4 DEC FF, New from Protool

The new PDP 20-4 DEC FF, Percussion drill driver

Just about to be released onto the Australian and New Zealand markets, the new 240 volt PDP from Festool’s sister company Protool is surely be well accepted by trade and serious DIY users alike. Inspired by the old Protool PDP 20 this new model takes advantage of technological improvements and is fitted with a brushless EC-TEC (electronically commutated – technology ) motor, the same style as those found in the Protool cordless PDC 18 and the Festool T series drills and impact drivers.
The result is a tool with amazing speed and power. A four speed gearbox, similar to that on the hugely successful PDC 18 volt cordless drill, gives the PDP 20 a top speed of 4000 rpm in top gear and a low speed of 400 rpm in its lowest gear which is perfect for all those high torque applications.

The specs for both the PDP 20 hammer drill and its brother the DRP 18 Drill Driver are shown below.

Both drills feature the fast – fix chuck system and come with the unique and highly effective centrotec chuck as standard. The drills should be available as either standard or set configuration with a heavy duty right angle drive being included in the set version.

Please see below ‘for more features on the tools.

1: Fast Fix Interface, (comes with centrotec chuck)
2: Four Speed Gearbox, (400 to 4000 rpm)
3: Brushless EC-TEC Motor
4: Inbuilt Work-light
5: Magnetic holder for tips and drills
6: Inbuilt Belt Clips
7: Constant Speed Electronics.

I had a chance to have a play with the new PDP 20-4 at the recent tradesman’s expo in Melbourne and was blown away by its performance. Coming in at around 2 kg it doesn’t seem possible for a drill this light to have this much power, when it comes to using the tool in timber and concrete it doesn’t disappoint.

I’m hoping to get my hands on a test model soon so stay tuned for a full review.

In the mean time please drop me an email or post a comment if you have any questions.

Be safe and have fun

Cheers

Bryan

May 31, 2012 2

The Dremel Saw Max

Hi All,

Every so often a new tool comes on to the power tool market that reinvents a process and changes the way we do things. The new Saw Max by Dremel is, I feel such a tool.

Dremel have created a tool which will change the way we approach the pedestrian task of cutting timber, plastics, tile, stone and steel. The Saw Max wraps all of these applications up into one easy and safe to use tool.

The heart of the Saw max contains a worm gear drive which transfers a massive amount of power to the carbide tipped blades, which gives the Saw Max an almost unstoppable feel. With the ability to connect a dust extractor the saw max has an extremely efficient dust collection system which gives you a cleaner and healthier work environment.

The Saw Max can, when coupled with the SM600 flush cut blade can be used as an undercut saw to quickly and easily undercut door frames and skirting boards to insert new flooring materials.

I’ve had a good chance to test this tool so please click this link, Dremel Saw Max to read my in depth review on this amazing new tool.

I hope you enjoy this review, I had a lot of fun playing with the Saw Max, and writing this article

As always your comments and questions are always appreciated.

Keep safe and have fun,

Cheers

Bryan

May 16, 2012 2

The TS55R, More Info

Hi All,

I was sent this video about the new TS55-R which gives more information about the new features on the saw.
I particularly like the new riving knife, splinter guard / blade window and the new depth adjustment lever which automatically allows for the guide rail.
its been put together by the guys at intelligent workshop in the UK. Click here to view their site, its worth a look

Enjoy!!

Any comments or questions are appreciated as alwaya.

Be safe and have fun.

Cheers

Bryan

April 18, 2012 1

Hand Tool Event

Hi Guys,

This is just a quick post to let all of my Victorian readers know that Lie Nielsen Tool works, (Australia) is holding a major hand tool event this weekend, the 21st and 22nd of April.

its being held in the Furniture workshop at Holmesglen Tafe, Gate 3, Building 5 Batesford road Holmesglen.

For more info please click here to go to the Lie Nielsen Australian website.

As well as Lie Nielsen there will be stalls from Chris Vesper, Philip Ashby and the Hand Tool Preservation Society.

Hope to see you there,

As usual, be safe and have fun

Cheers

Bryan

April 15, 2012 4

Festool TS55 R Update

Hi All,

Just a sort note to wish you all a happy and safe Easter and to let you know that Festool Australia has confirmed that the new Festool TS55R is due to hit the shelves in Australia in August this year.

I’ll keep you advised as more information becomes available.

Have fun and be safe.

Cheers

Bryan

April 7, 2012 0

The New Festool TS55R Plunge Saw

Hi All,

I just came across this video on You Tube of the new TS55 R plunge saw from Festool and in the spirit of all things woody, had to share.

Watch The Video Here

I don’t have any eta for its arrival in Australia at this stage but stay posted and i’ll keep you up to date. We have a Festool Demo afternoon and sale between 3pm and 7 pm this coming Tuesday April 3rd so i’ll see what I can find out.

Have fun and be safe

Cheers

Bryan

March 31, 2012 1