What Did You Buy Today?

Trying not to ask stupid questions that I already know the answers to...

but...

Why does everybody like tables full of holes? Yeah, yeah, clamping, right, got it- there are hundreds of ways to do that which do not involve proprietary accessories to fit those holes. I have a 5 gallon bucket of Vise Grips and C-clamps that I've collected for 30 years that say there's nothing that can't be built on the floor or a unholed table. So please, take a look and tell me if CertiShat is a fashion trend, because it sure looks that way to me.
 
pontiac428 said:
Trying not to ask stupid questions that I already know the answers to...

but...

Why does everybody like tables full of holes? Yeah, yeah, clamping, right, got it- there are hundreds of ways to do that which do not involve proprietary accessories to fit those holes. I have a 5 gallon bucket of Vise Grips and C-clamps that I've collected for 30 years that say there's nothing that can't be built on the floor or a unholed table. So please, take a look and tell me if CertiShat is a fashion trend, because it sure looks that way to me.
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Easier for a newbie to align parts straight... using stops in several holes and placing the part against them... then using a square to place the next one (or more stops)... easier placement of clamps as well...

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Can it be done without the holes? Of course, as you can attest to... but given the choice, this helps me get things squared easier...

 
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wachuko said:
Can't seem to be able to find an affordable magnetic drill press that accepts 3/4" Weldon shank annular cutters... Vevor units come with some sort of quick release mechanism that is not compatible with 3/4" Weldon shank cutters...

But then I look for annular cutters with the quick release and can't find those... I am definitely doing something wrong...
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I looked at VEVOR mag Drills and only find one model equipped with a quick change mechanism.
I see spindles for Weldon (looking) shanks on many models.
I don't see where they specify 3/4" shanks, so I'd ask before I'd buy.

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extropic said:
I looked at VEVOR mag Drills and only find one model equipped with a quick change mechanism.
I see spindles for Weldon (looking) shanks on many models.
I don't see where they specify 3/4" shanks, so I'd ask before I'd buy.

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I did ask. I was confused with the photos versus the description…

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Sep 13, 2023, 07:01 GMT+8

(06:55:14) *** wachuko67 joined the chat ***
(06:55:14) wachuko67: Do you have magnetic drill press that works with 3/4" Weldon Shank annular drill bits?
(06:55:29) Oscar: Hi, thank you for your message, I would be more than happy to assist you.
(06:56:14) Oscar: I am looking into this. Please bear me a few moment. Thank you.
(07:00:18) Oscar: Unfortunately, we do not sell. You can visit Amazon to see if they have them available.
(07:00:44) wachuko67: Okay, thank you for the confirmation.
 
wachuko said:
I did ask. I was confused with the photos versus the description…

System (VEVOR)

Sep 13, 2023, 07:01 GMT+8

(06:55:14) *** wachuko67 joined the chat ***
(06:55:14) wachuko67: Do you have magnetic drill press that works with 3/4" Weldon Shank annular drill bits?
(06:55:29) Oscar: Hi, thank you for your message, I would be more than happy to assist you.
(06:56:14) Oscar: I am looking into this. Please bear me a few moment. Thank you.
(07:00:18) Oscar: Unfortunately, we do not sell. You can visit Amazon to see if they have them available.
(07:00:44) wachuko67: Okay, thank you for the confirmation.
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I'll bet Oscar is unknowing (kindest word I could think of) and works a second job at Amazon customer service.
 
Not home right now, but I believe my Vevor is so equipped, and can be swapped out for a standard Jacobs taper drill chuck. Haven't used it in a month or so, but very happy with it over all. I did add a variable speed control to mine. Mike
 
Recently purchased this 1987 Massey Ferguson 80hp, 390 4x4 tractor with a heavy duty 8 1/2' plow blade to use this winter for my plowing. Will be putting the Ford backhoe in the shop to rebuild the engine, turbo, and most of the hydraulic cylinders. Mike

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FOMOGO said:
Recently purchased this 1987 Massey Ferguson 80hp, 390 4x4 tractor with a heavy duty 8 1/2' plow blade to use this winter for my plowing. Will be putting the Ford backhoe in the shop to rebuild the engine, turbo, and most of the hydraulic cylinders. Mike

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Mike why not just buy a DOT plow truck with an articulating blade? with that you can just make 2 passes and be done with it. With your Massey plow you have to go back and forth, and back and forth... Or buy one of the snow cats (retired) from the ski resorts.....

Just trying to spend your money in a cooler way...
 
Appreciate the thought, but went this route as I wanted something with a 3 point hitch and PTO so I can use a box scraper, harrow, auger, and a brush hog. That, and the fact that at $6500 I think it was a pretty good deal. Especially when they are getting 20-30k for toy tractors. Last year I had 5+' of snow on the ground, and at a certain point you need to start pushing back and piling up and this machine will do that where a Dot truck would be incapable, not even taking into account the horrible turning radius, and there total inability to clean up in tight areas. Used commercial snow cats are 40k and up around these parts if they're not totally clapped out, and again they are designed to work in large open areas. I had a commercial plowing business for 11 years, so I have a pretty good idea of what works, and what won't. That said I'm sure I will be glad to get my backhoe back to work plowing the following winter. Mike

woodchucker said:
Mike why not just buy a DOT plow truck with an articulating blade? with that you can just make 2 passes and be done with it. With your Massey plow you have to go back and forth, and back and forth... Or buy one of the snow cats (retired) from the ski resorts.....

Just trying to spend your money in a cooler way...
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