Today I acquired...........

[bigegg]

Can't fault FFX ordered at 13:30 Friday
Arrived here 9:50 Saturday.

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So...
It's an angry grinder with a planer blade?
Could do with something like that for cleaning up scaff boards before running them through the thicknesser

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

So...
It's an angry grinder with a planer blade?
Could do with something like that for cleaning up scaff boards before running them through the thicknesser

4 blades. Two on the bottom 2 on the side covered by flaps. Can get right into a 90 degree angle
More like a fly cutter than a planer on the flat

Depth adjustment for lower blades is 0 to 0.3mm no adjustment for side blades

Can see me using it for more than paint removal too.

Never seen em before yesterday.

Really handy for Window restoration work

 

[JimmyS]

I've never seen one of those before.

Looks great for getting paint off. I got a Festool Rotex, for ripping a lot of material off quickly but that thing looks much better.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I've never seen one of those before.

Looks great for getting paint off. I got a Festool Rotex, for ripping a lot of material off quickly but that thing looks much better.

The two combined are a good combo

About a minute to de varnish the bulk of the table. Needs a gentle sanding now
Bench top 30 seconds less for the painted pine

 

[bigegg]

The two combined are a good combo

About a minute to de varnish the bulk of the table. Needs a gentle sanding now
Bench top 30 seconds less for the painted pine

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Oooooohhhhh.

That's DEFINITELY going on the list.

 

[bigegg]

4 blades. Two on the bottom 2 on the side covered by flaps. Can get right into a 90 degree angle
More like a fly cutter than a planer on the flat

I was thinking "planer blade" for a radial arm saw.
I think they were marketed as "safety planers"?
Like a spinny surform blade.

 

[nickk]

For a set of 6 lighting channels I’m making from aluminium,36 holes to cut.

 

[MattF]

Oooooohhhhh.

That's DEFINITELY going on the list.

You haven't asked for a link.

 

[MattF]

Can't fault FFX ordered at 13:30 Friday
Arrived here 9:50 Saturday.

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FFX may not always be the cheapest, but I've never been able to fault them either. I've ordered a few bits from them.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

FFX may not always be the cheapest, but I've never been able to fault them either. I've ordered a few bits from them.

I could have bought it from there eBay store and saved 19 quid but it wouldn't have arrived till Tuesday

Not gonna quibble over a score as it's here ready for work this week


Edit. That was with an eBay voucher/offer

 

[Onoff]

Can get right into a 90 degree angle

I'm sorry but really struggling to see how...off to peruse the video again!

 

[bigegg]

You haven't asked for a link.

That's because *I* know how to Google.

 

[bigegg]

I'm sorry but really struggling to see how...off to peruse the video again!

A vertical 90. Not a corner.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

That's because *I* know how to Google.

That's also why I didn't bother posting a link.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

A vertical 90. Not a corner.

Exactly. Will get within 30mm each vertical plane though.

 

[galooph]

After manually scraping layers of old paint from two door frames in the last week, I can definitely see the appeal of that Metabo!

 

[MattF]

That's because *I* know how to Google.

Aye, but, there are plenty of other weak-willed individuals to tempt, who may not be so savvy. There's a reputation of corrupting the weak-willed with unnecessary purchases on here to uphold, you know.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

After manually scraping layers of old paint from two door frames in the last week, I can definitely see the appeal of that Metabo!

Yup. Me too. There's a nack to the thing but leaves a reasonable finish with practice. Still need a tickle with scratch but saves a lot of time

I've got a gate to strip Tuesday so will have a proper test

Also have 4 sets of French doors to renovate soon and a big bungalow to strip and paint facias and soffits. Will pay for itself many times over

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Aye, but, there are plenty of other weak-willed individuals to tempt, who may not be so savvy. There's a reputation of corrupting the weak-willed with unnecessary purchases on here to uphold, you know.

I seem to have achieved my goal.

Only fair as the decorator did the same to me.

 

[MattF]

Let us know your opinion of it once it's had a good run.