You Won’t Regret These Time Saving Tools For Your Shop !

[@fixittony]

Valid set of tools for the contemporary woodworker and hobbyist!

[@sedgetool]

Agree, they can really help save time and effort!

[@tc9148]

The best part of Sunday morning is a new Sedgetool video. 100% agree. I have all these digital tools, some for 30 years. When I need them, they are essential. Thank you Sedge.

[@sedgetool]

Happy Sunday morning !!

[@AB-nu5we]

I have that same Stabila laser level. It's been a fantastic, works just as you describe. Good to bring it to the channel.

[@sedgetool]

Stabila is a brand I have always trusted...

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Thx Sedge for putting this list together. Glad to know that you too have gone to the dark side: metric. I find it’s so much less frustrating for cabinetry work especially, as well as general furniture design and construction. No more voodoo math trying to determine the size of 7 equal drawer fronts in a custom carcass. Thanks too for opening my eyes to how my jobs might benefit from a laser level.

[@sedgetool]

I am with you on the metric system. It really streamlines things!

[@BW-cw4lq]

Great ideas of going digital

[@sedgetool]

Agree! Digital tools are great

[@mitchellkasdin1899]

I subscribed. I had bought the PLS before and there were some quality control issues, it went back. I believe they changed manufacturers and once everyone jumped into the laser market they couldn’t compete. Hilti is another brand that I’ve used and it’s nice, but you pay for the name. That company caters more to large contractors doing infrastructure projects. They boast their warranty and I’ve had very long discussions with them regarding warranty etc.? Bosch is the Hyundai of digital measurement and laser levels. I think it’s a good bang for the buck. Lastly you need to be careful with the laser levels. If it falls, gets dropped, jarred, kicked etc without the laser being in the locked position it could throw it out of calibration. It’s a good idea to check calibration or have it tested every so often. One last thing the red lasers are cheaper compared to green, which is easier to see in the daylight.

[@sedgetool]

wow..Thanks for the info

[@Mike--K]

I use Stabila levels exclusively for small projects because I trusted the manufacturer. When I wanted a LASER level for a kitchen upgrade, I bought the Huepar HP-903CG 3-axis level. To satisfy my curiosity of its accuracy, I checked it on a previous project where I installed five meters of surface mounted ducting for an electrical upgrade where I used my trusted Stabila. To my disappointment, the ducting was off by nearly 20mm over the five meter length and I thought the Huepar was going back to the vendor. After a bit more investigating, I discovered the Huepar was correct, and my Stabila was off. The hardware store where I bought the Stabilia replaced it at no cost, and the new Stabila confirms the Huepar accuracy.

[@sedgetool]

wow...cool story ..Thanks !!

[@markpalmer3071]

I do love my laser level, it’s definitely worth investing in. Those digital calipers are great but keep a few spare batteries in your shop.

[@sedgetool]

Yes! Batteries are a must

[@gregorymacneil2836]

@@sedgetoolWell it depends on the quality of the calliper - I have had one cheap and one more expensive - Mitutoyo instruments have very, very low battery drain so batteries can last 3-4 years. Yes they are more expensive but they work day in day out. I think the Shaper Calliper is interesting with its blue tooth connectivity if you use cad or CNC

[@ronboe6325]

Calipers: For woodworking I find I prefer the analog dial type. Especially when I'm sneaking up on a thickness as the dial gives me a visual clue to just how close I am. But I have several of both as each have their use case.

[@sedgetool]

I hear you on that!

[@jimbecker5675]

I'm a Stabila fan and when I needed a rotary laser to do the groundwork for my new shop building, that's what I bought.

[@sedgetool]

Yeah, Stabila makes really solid tools.

[@joebeaton1101]

Morning Sedge!! Great video!! Been using digital for years!!

[@sedgetool]

Awesome Joe !!!!

[@hikmatlb9357]

Is that a festool table saw ? Would be great if i can put my hand on one of those and add to my festool collection

[@sedgetool]

It is a CS70

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I have a Bosch laser that is 360° in X, Y and Z. But it doesn’t get as low as that Stabila. You always get me to spend more money lol

[@sedgetool]

I know what you mean, but it’s worth it! 😊

[@PrecisionPineCo]

PLS might not be around, but they got bought by Fluke snd still make lasers! Just got their 3x360 and its a tank! Glad to hear you're using lasers for cabinet installs. I was waffling between getting one or getting an 8ft level for my upcoming install. Decided the laser would be more flexible

[@sedgetool]

Thanks for the info on Fluke buying PLS !!!! They are an AWESOME company !!!

[@davem4256]

Great info Sedge, would you have a recommendation for a tripod to mount the laser? Thanks!

[@sedgetool]

I just use my camera tripod...

[@JLLG2]

Regarding laser levels, might as well get a triple plane laser. I am just a diy person but the Huepar brand on amazon has some pretty budget friendly options. Have all those planes is very handy at times and they can be off or on independently.

[@sedgetool]

I have heard good things about that brand.

[@LeoDodier]

Good morning, thanks for the great video, I really enjoy them and you always show really cool stuff. I have everything except the laser level and I’m torn between the one you’ve shown and Milwaukee. I’m surprised Festool doesn’t have a laser level :-)

[@sedgetool]

cool..me too !!

[@JLLG2]

Miss "Big D", hope all is well.

[@sedgetool]

all is well

[@WillyBemis]

What make of digital caliper is that? It has a very large and nice screen…. Found it! Thanks!

[@sedgetool]

👍

[@JLLG2]

Sedge, ever tried the Mitutoyo brand? I don't think they have a fractional output but who needs that when there is a weird thing called the metric system that divides by 10.😂. Mitutoyo was the brand I used in my engineering co-op jobs for precise measuring.

[@garythearcher6451]

Always use your plumb line at 90 degrees to the wall, if you shine it at angle to the wall and the wall is not plumb your line will NOT be plumb

[@sedgetool]

ok

[@Otlwoodworks]

So what's more affordable for measuring distance. The one you showed is $500 plus. Is the bosch line any good ?

[@sedgetool]

I am not sure ...never used that one

[@garythearcher6451]

The Bosch line is very good, been using them for years

[@M5tworude]

Wait, Festool doesn't have a caliper?

[@sedgetool]

💚 good question ......

[@plhalle]

But Shaper does!

[@smorgasbord42]

For critical work (eg making multi-sided polygons), the digital angle finders aren't accurate enough AND the method shown is less accurate. Look at the specs for just about all the digital angle finders and you'll find them to be +/- 0.20º. Make a pentagon and you end up with a full 1º gap in one of the joints. Also, if you calibrate/zero-out using the base, then don't use a side on the blade. Use the same surface for reference and measurement (base or side).

[@sedgetool]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@danesparza77]

“Buy one from a reputable company”. I’m surprised you are using Amazon links, with all the counterfeit stuff they ship now. 😢

[@sedgetool]

huh...... I used the Stabila link

[@Mike--K]

@@sedgetool You might want to check what you put in the show description. Except for the digital caliper, the links are for Amazon vendors.