Buying Woodworking Tools From TEMU with Unboxing and review of each Tool

[@SeaShanty2016]

Great video. Had to smile when you mentioned that only issue with the dowel maker was that it was metric. Living in Australia I cannot for the life of me understand why the USA still insists on using the old system. Metric is so much easier to use, especially in woodwork - working in whole numbers instead of fractions.

[@ShopRamblings]

I completely agree with you. I use metrics for so many different things. But only using Imperial measurements for the first 40 years of my life has really put me at a disadvantage. It's just another example of our broken political system. They refused to change not because it was better for the people but because of politics.

[@scottswineford6714]

Right after you start speaking only in Mongolian. That arithmetic baffles you is on you.

[@SeaShanty2016]

@@scottswineford6714 Don’t know where Mongolian comes into the picture and it’s not about understanding or not understanding arithmetic, it’s about moving on from the old British Imperial system and embracing an easier modern system. Same reason I drive a car to work rather than a horse.

[@scottswineford6714]

The Mongolian comes in as an example of your lack of knowledge, like metric vs imperial they are different ways to communicate information.

[@SeaShanty2016]

@@scottswineford6714 Mongolian - Lack of knowledge? Do I sense some racism here?? The imperial system was developed hundreds of years ago and the length of 1 foot even changed over time ( at one stage King Henry II used his foot as the length 😀) and during the reign of King Edward I it was standardised to 1 inch being defined as 3 grains of barley placed lengthwise (or commonly known also about the width of a man’s thumb - interesting note many countries have the same word for thumb as inch e.g Dutch “duim” ), with 1 foot being 12 of those barley inches. The ease of metric system goes further: There is 1000kg of water in 1 cubic metre. I have no idea what the weight of 1 cubic foot or 1 cubic yard of water is, but I bet it’s some odd number with fractions. That’s why all those countries where the imperial system was developed changed over to the metric system with its multiples of 10. The only countries in the world who still use the imperial system are USA, Liberia and Myanmar- makes you think? However I do understand that the vast majority of scientists in the USA opted to start using the metric system as it is so much easier.

[@vicioannou]

I grew up with imperial measurements & now we have changed to metric is so much easier & better here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@ShopRamblings]

I agree. Metrics are so much better. I still can't guess at the size of something in metrics and be as close if I guessed imperial. Change is hard, but in this case, it would be for the best.

[@MemphisCorollaS]

I’ve been looking at that juice groove guide deal on Temu every time the algorithm shows me that advert. Thanks for the thorough review.

[@ShopRamblings]

No problem!

[@hoxha34]

great video. thanks for sharing. The jessem knock offs I bought from Banggood for a few dollars less and they have the one way bearings on them. they used to have the same ones as the one you showed here but they upgraded them. I have been watching some of these video of guys buying stuff from Temu. seems you did better than most.

[@ShopRamblings]

Thanks for the info!

[@Taskun56]

I searched for these videos JUST for some of these products. Thank you for reviewing them. I know Temu is risky with the hit-or-miss quality, but some of these products looked exactly as advertised.

[@ShopRamblings]

Most items have been what I expected. I have gotten a few duds but they gave me my money back every time.

[@Taskun56]

@@ShopRamblings while the items (and sellers) can be hit or kiss, the customer service is usually pretty good, especially if you're a frequent buyer.

[@stevo5521]

If I'm not mistaken the second to last tool that you showed. I believe you used it wrong. I bought the same thing. It's a thin ripping guide for ripping thin strips but the way that you used the tool, it seemed to work. Thanks for the informative video. I like to watch things before I order. What do other viewers think of my suggestion.

[@ShopRamblings]

Yes, others have said the same as you. As long as you can get it to work the way you want it to, it is good.

[@scottbrewer423]

Thanks for the video and the coupon code. It saved me over $45.00. I may not buy from them again but will see the quality of what I ordered.

[@ShopRamblings]

Some items are great. Others are not so great. They have a 90-day return window. However, I believe you only get one free return per order. If you saved that much, I would guess you have a lot of items. Don't get in a rush to make a return. Test everything, so if you need to return more than one item, you can return them all at once.

[@bigrich6750]

I use Temu for lots of things but primarily, fishing tackle. Almost all fishing tackle, you buy in the tackle store, is made in China anyway. For things like hooks, line, terminal tackle and jigs, it’s hard to beat.

[@ShopRamblings]

What you said. When you buy it in a store here, it was still made in China. Why pay more to get it from the same place.

[@lonniekennedy6130]

For fun, I bought a few wood working tools from Temu, including a drill guide and roller guides. I assembled the drill guide but it was completely useless. After you attach the drill the flimsy plastic base wobbles plus or minus 15 degrees. You can eyeball a plumb drill hole better than the tool gives. Next, I put the roller guides on the table saw. Tested them before starting the saw. Ran a 4 foot one rip cut OK. Tried to rip a few inches off of a 12 x 19 x 3/4 walnut board, an easy cut. To my shock, the roller guides pushed the wood into the blade causing a kickback and sending the board flying into my gut Locke being hit with a baseball bat. Conclusion, Temu tools range from useless to outright DANGEROUS!!!

[@ShopRamblings]

I sent the guides back. I was not going to even try and use them.

[@tonipollack5021]

Would like to see TEMU reviews showing more of how the stuff actually work.

[@ShopRamblings]

Check out my latest video. I tested the tools I bought.

[@daltontech1613]

That, and longevity ... it's easy to make a cheap gas strut, but one that lasts a long time ... is harder (for example). Would also like a follow-up on how easy/hard the returns were (and whether you being a KZbinr affected the process).

[@eldie3d]

I bought the same stock guides that you bought - the red with gold. Something went wrong with the shipment and said that it was being sent back. Temu refunded the $180 order. I then ordered the ones with 'Jighole' printed on them. They also have a white arrow and it says "feeding direction". The package actually didn't get shipped back to temu. I received both sets. The red with gold feeds in both directions, and the JigHole red with silver feeds in only one direction. Sorry! You bought the wrong ones...

[@ShopRamblings]

That's some great information. When I get a chance I may try to get a set of those. Thanks for the info.

[@germanrepublic]

My friend, the nuts to lock the profiles to the router template belong IN the T-slots and not "on top". :D

[@ShopRamblings]

Thanks

[@michaeldequatro1012]

Great video and you're also right about them trying to scam you. At first they advertise the juice grove templet as $17.27. But when you click the link, that price is only for the clamps! You have to read everything they sell carefully.

[@ShopRamblings]

Amazon has started doing that also. I hate when a company tries to trick you.

[@kencross25]

This was a highly informative and enlightening video on Temu sold products. I'm a disabled/retired Firefighter/Paramedic a new woodworker on a fixed income attempting to acquire the necessary equipment to start up my life's passion. When these functional and cheaper tools present themselves, I must take advantage of them until I can afford my "Made in the USA" tools. I can understand and agree with the argument around China's outright Intellectual Property Theft. But will I, an individual, not buying these cheaper tools, that work as good as the patented ones, stop these practices? No, this will not stop this because our own US Government just applies lip service without any teeth to protect their own Intellectual Property Theft. Large Corporations just write off their theft as "cost of doing business with China" and attempt to control the damage. What are the solutions?

[@ShopRamblings]

I am also a paramedic and a firefighter. I funny how people around the country that have one thing in common will have many. Most of the products are the same products sold on Amazon. You can get a lot of tools without getting counterfeit ones. I believe TEMU prices are going to rise soon so I am trying to get the deals while I can.

[@dondale68]

Gotta read the fine print,, TWICE,, on anything you buy on the internet!

[@ShopRamblings]

Agreed

[@williambranham6249]

Yes ! Even Amazon drops Chinese goods in the middle of a section for Dewalt tools. You have to look careful at your Cart.

[@ShopRamblings]

Yeah, Dewalt makes a lot of tools in China. Dewalt ships a lot of their tools to the US in pieces. They then put them together so they can put on the box assembled in the US.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Great video, I am glad you made it.i have the incra wonder Fence System for my table saw and incra router system, I wanted the Jessem stock holders/guides but they keep getting more expensive every year it seems. I am really happy you pointed out the flaws in the knock off version. You not only saved me money but probably others from emergency room visits.😁🛫

[@ShopRamblings]

These are great. I did a video but it is not public any more. I plan to re edit it to include Jessems response. Link to the comparison below. www.banggood.com/HONGDUI-Woodworking-Assembly-Table-Saw-Clear-Cut-Press-Stock-Push-Guide-Table-Saw-Cutting-Pushing-Guide-p-1709953.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpeqp5qnq52Beqs

[@cfcgregd]

It's s8mple...the industrial rev9lution that gave you every advantage you have today, was based on the Imperial standard. It has not grawbacks, wether it be designing the greatest super computer hardware or the best bridges and industrial inventions the world has ever seen. They ONLY advantage of the metric system is that it allows for people who can't think quickly to interpret math. Those people should stay on their metric "crutch".

[@signptr]

Thank you for showing some of the comparison

[@ShopRamblings]

You are welcome.

[@philtorres2975]

At least you received the order, one order I put in was never received and can't get rid of their ads.

[@ShopRamblings]

Where are you getting the ads? I have made around 8 orders, probably over 100 items. I rarely see any TEMU ads and received everything I ordered.

[@kingtham]

Great video, lot of useful stuff i didnt know.

[@ShopRamblings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@buddywilson104]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful!

[@ShopRamblings]

Glad you liked it

[@jimleca]

Could you put the link to the router guide., please

[@ShopRamblings]

Their links constantly change. If I were to purchase another I think I would spend a few more dollars and get the one from Rockler.com. I did looked but I think TEMU is currently sold out. www.rockler.com/rockler-cutting-board-juice-groove-routing-jig

[@Toni-oy5gu]

18.39 - I bought some metric hex drill bits (gold ones) and found they come apart where the crimping is. Not very good. Also a set of forstner bits which work really well. Win some, you lose some.

[@ShopRamblings]

Yeah, they have some worthless tools and some decent ones. Their prices were a lot cheaper. Now that they have raised their prices, it is a lot harder to find good deals. I always make sure to test everything and send back the bad tools. If they have to pay for shipping to return poor quality tools and give refunds, it takes away their incentive to make them. I have found that banggood.com has a lot of high-quality woodworking tools. I have been buying from them for 2 years. I have had a couple of shipments that took a month, but most are 2 weeks. I have got some of my highest quality tools from them. I don't buy many tools from TEMU anymore.

[@thomaszarnoth1436]

Can you give me the specific name of the router juice groove jig please? Cannot find it on the Temu site, thank you!

[@ShopRamblings]

They change listing constantly. If I had it to do again I would spend the couple of extra dollars and get the one from Rockler. If you sign up for emails they will send a 20% off and free shipping coupon every couple of months. That make the price a lot closer and it is a better product. I just looked and did see it on TEMU anymore. Sorry.

[@desmondriddler6909]

Nice to see you posting these I have used TEMU and Iam happy with them only small thing to look out for is sizes some are smaller than the what they look like in the photo but stuff sandpaper and other usable items ok .the other companies like Amazon might have to bring down Prices

[@ShopRamblings]

Their pictures can be deceiving, but they usually have dimensions listed. Their prices have been going up. There are still some good deals, but I have found some items cost more than what they cost on Amazon.

[@desmondriddler6909]

yes it the old bait the hook and then put up the prices. same as all the tec companies, start with low price then bump it up ,stay safe @@ShopRamblings

[@GlennCoco77]

I'm really confused about how that "thin rip jig" was supposed to work.

[@justgoballistic]

He was using it wrong. It goes in the left miter slot. You set the distance from the blade to the thickness you want to rip, say like 3mm, then use the fence to push your stock over to the roller bearings and lock the fence. So this thing is set up behind the blade say 25 mm. You have to reset the fence with each cut, but they will be consistent and not get trapped between the right side of the blade and the fence. Always start with as wide of stock as possible . The thin strip will be coming off the left side of the blade, not the right side.

[@GlennCoco77]

@@justgoballistic so you'd use the thin rip jig to rip something, not crosscut... Who would have known?

[@ShopRamblings]

I regret that my demonstration of the tool was inadequate. It can be used on either side of the blade. The more common use is, as you described, but it can be used on either side of the blade as long as it is behind the blade and the fence is on the opposite side. I also use it in the manner shown in the video. My videos are unscripted. I believe that the day before, I had been cutting some small pieces and had attempted to use the miter saw. The dust collection system kept sucking the small pieces into the back of the blade. I used the method shown in the video, but with a block attached to the fence. This was on my mind, and I should have demonstrated using it both ways. My intention was to provide a brief demonstration of each tool, not a comprehensive review.

[@mak4374]

On the miter track, good price. Seems legit. On the dowel maker, what happens when the blade dulls(sp)? On the Euro hinge bit...uhm, whaaaat was that??? On the Metric Hex Drill Bits, yeah but nooooo! Get good ones from a reputable (AND readily available name brand) company. On spring Corner Clamps, not bad. Considering the downright gauging price of the US built ones, yeah, I might be looking at these...maybe.... On the Thin Rip Jig, I think I want to try the GOINGMAKE, it seems more..."legit"...? Maybe I'm wrong...? Good info, good video. Keep it up!

[@ShopRamblings]

Thanks. The dowel jig uses standard carbide blades like the ones in a hilixal planer. They last for a long time and can be rotated 4 times.

[@chrisbeverly7266]

Did the Eraser wheel work and if it did how well has it held up???

[@ShopRamblings]

It works well. I have not used it enough to say for sure how well it will hold up.

[@chrisbeverly7266]

@@ShopRamblings thank you for your response👍

[@ShuhDonk]

I personally would not use anything meant for food or drink from temu, who knows what is in the materials or the materials used, there is nothing regulating what goes into those products.

[@ShopRamblings]

It is the same stuff bought from Amazon. I will wash the cup before using them but I am not very worried.

[@Bilal-f5f7w]

Great video u done urself proud

[@ShopRamblings]

Thanks

[@thepubliceye]

I bought a set of those style pliers and they are fine. I have never seen a fake item on Temu. I believe if someone does sell fake items temu kicks that seller off.

[@ShopRamblings]

I had several people say they received fake items. I looked, but could not find any. Then I saw these. They had pictures of knipex with the knipex part number. They may have been good pliers, but I didn't even try them. It is one thing to make something similar. There are 100s of pliers that look the same. It is another thing to take a picture of one item and send a different one. Good thing for free returns.

[@thepubliceye]

I agree I just have never seen that, and can't find them now for that matter.@@ShopRamblings

[@soulnemesis2793]

I dont think i could live without my millimeter measurements 😮😮

[@ShopRamblings]

I wish the people around here would realize how much better metrics is.

[@pajaro685]

I didn't know there was any other kind of measurement! Same as miles, what are they? :) With the cup water levels, why didn't you just pour equal amounts in? instead of ice? Thanks for the show! @@ShopRamblings

[@R2d2koko]

Thank you ❤

[@ShopRamblings]

You're welcome 😊

[@TedSelnes]

Very ok informative

[@eprohoda]

salut- you did gorgeous unboxing~=)

[@ShopRamblings]

Thank you 🤗

[@richardcarawan8227]

What's the brand shop apron your sportin?

[@ShopRamblings]

Just a generic on off of Amazon. I went to my order history and this is the one I got. It is black but mine was brown. I think the brown is sold out.amzn.to/3u1svpd

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

How's that Wen plunge router been working out for you? I've been looking to get a full size plunge router and I like Wen prices.

[@ShopRamblings]

Still works great

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

@@ShopRamblings Thanks.

[@davidpass4281]

Save yourself the hassle of the Wen Router. My 1st attempt of the Wen Router was the plunge was very rough - returned. 2nd attempt the power switch did not work every time - returned. 3rd attempt after two weeks of moderate use (weekend cabinet builds) it let out the magic smoke pixies - returned for full refund. If you live in the States, go to Harbor Freight and get the Hercules Router. That one comes with both base types. The Hercules is about $45.00 more than the Wen, but the hassle of the 110% junk tool is not worth the savings.

[@ShopRamblings]

I've had good luck with my Wen router. The Hercules is also a great router. I still have and use both with no issues .

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

Just by chance I received the router jig as a gift today. It's damned awkward to use because the screws that keep the pieces together and allow them to slide are very difficult to access. It is large (I got the 500mm) and has scratched my rather nice workbench top while assembling it. The sliding inserts also need to be carefully placed depending on the required configuration. Thus, the set up is quite fiddly and if you get it wrong the first time, it's having to fiddle with the screws and inserts again. There is no doubt it is a precision jig but a PIA to use. I'm looking at re-designing it to make it easier to work with, especially those pesky little screws and sliding inserts need to be addressed. Please do a review of the many different ways of using this jig to demonstrate its full capabilities and the issues.

[@ShopRamblings]

That would be a good video. I am not sure when I will have time to get to it. I have already been thinking of parts to 3d print to use it to make handles and more

[@ShopRamblings]

The tool holder I built for the jig, I put a drawer on the bottom. When I get time, I want to design different stops and attachments. I found T-track attachments don't fit. You need extrusion attachments. You can get 90⁰ brackets and attach them to the outside instead of the bolts in the middle. It is a good idea for a video. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@phippsclanva]

Great video

[@ShopRamblings]

Thanks!

[@dondale68]

On that router guide.... It looks like you could get away with using a T-handle allen wrench, or a screw driver type allen wrench

[@ShopRamblings]

Yes, it needs a ball tip.

[@dhenbhoy]

Why dont you just glue a washer on to your router bit to prevent it going too far?

[@ShopRamblings]

I will give it a try.

[@kwilliams2239]

I'd never buy Chinese drill bits. I've bought Harbor Fright bits before. The steel was so bad that they couldn't drill a hole. I haven't bought TEMU (they spam too much) but I've bought Bangood tools. I haven't bought a dud. I did buy a drawer installation jig that didn't have any instructions. It has a spacing bar but there is no way to use it on both sides with readjusting it. I have the Fonson thin rip guide from Bangood. It's too short to use on the left side of the blade (I always use the right side). They're intended to be used for ripping strips. The Woodpeckers router jig has clamping pieces to hold it down to a dog hole bench (like an MFT) using clamps from the bottom side. This keeps the clamps out of the way of the router. The clamps keep it from bending as yours did in the video. The Woodpeckers is heavier and works really well. If it's clamped down, I'm sure this will work really well too.

[@ShopRamblings]

Surprisingly, TEMU does honor no email. When I log on to the site, I will have 50 messages, but I can't remember the last time I got an email from them.

[@kwilliams2239]

It's not the email. I've never bought from them so they don't have my email address. I have my own domain and email server so it's pretty easy to block them. Every web site that I pull up seems to have a TEMU ad as the splash screen. Each one has a different way to kill it. One has to actually look at the ad to figure out how to close it. Very annoying and good reason to boycott them.

[@colin.manuel]

How do you still have all your fingers?

[@ShopRamblings]

Starbond, it stings but works miracles.

[@raystormont]

You could have weighed the cups for an objective number of how much ice was left. Ray Stormont

[@ShopRamblings]

You are right.

[@struggle375]

nice review. I always learn something new from you

[@ShopRamblings]

Glad to hear it

[@wvo72]

All metric, all good

[@ShopRamblings]

I just wish that is what I use the first 50 years of my life. It works better but hard to switch.

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

I found the SAME LOWBALL pricing on scribing pens, 2.50, ... turns out it's for the LEADS the pen is $8.00 ish= nope

[@ShopRamblings]

I hate when companies do that. They list multiple items in a listing, and the cheapest one is what shows in the search results until you click on the listing. This is happening on Amazon and eBay more and more. I have paid more purposely on a listing that doesn't pay these games as I don't want to reward the companies that use these tactics.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

Hilarious. The YT ad before this vid was for.....Temu.

[@ShopRamblings]

And probably the next 100 videos. They definitely are spending a lot on ads.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

@@ShopRamblings yep. Doing an Amazon and buying the market. But in the US they get away with it due to the preferential tax treatment of low value goods from 'developing countries'. I'd have a word with your senator. We got rid of a similar thing in 2021. Temu trash is still stupidly cheap though.

[@ShopRamblings]

@andrewclarkehomeimprovemen3539 I don't agree with them getting the tax break. It is ridiculous. But our political system has done a lot more idiotic things than this. Most of the things they manufacture we do not manufacture in the United States. So there's not an option to buy American. I can't afford to pay a American middleman more money for the same product. When I made my first video about them the prices were significantly cheaper than Amazon. Now I can find some items on Amazon cheaper.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

@@ShopRamblings crazy world. I see the bosses of 'the large companies' hauled in front of our equivalent of senate committees explaining that they pay all taxes due. I don't doubt that. If our tax laws are so lax as to permit their shenanigans legally then of course they'll exploit them, I would too. Anyway, it's Sunday evening and time to relax before the week ahead. Thank you for your videos, I know the work that goes into them, it's appreciated and have a great week ahead. All the best from 🇬🇧

[@brianschiff7371]

Some day you may have something you invented and copyrighted, tell us how you feel when someone copy’s your invention and sells it for pennies.

[@ShopRamblings]

Sounds like a plan.

[@acarpentersson8271]

I'm curious about what the solution is. And I don't know if you have ever tried to get your invention on the market or not, but it's a cutthroat venture. 3M is a more honest business. They tell you up front that once you submit your idea or invention to them, they own it and are not obligated to compensate you at all, even if they produce it as a product, or use parts of it to improve one of their existing products.

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

@@acarpentersson8271I’m not sure if you can call it honest, when the business pretty much tells you they will steal your product and not compensate you fairly. That’s more mafia style strong arming.

[@scottbrewer423]

Until China and other countries play fair copy cat items will always be out there.

[@EmpressOfExile206]

​@@ShopRamblingsI was thinking for those corner-clamps with the pliers, maybe you could plasti-dip the tips of the clamps to prevent them leaving marks! If you try it and it works that would be a great tip to see in a video

[@ResinEssenceByCheri]

Lol you accurately weighed the ice at start but didn’t weigh it at the end to see exactly how much ice was left. Doh

[@ShopRamblings]

After sitting in outside in the sun all day, both were still 75% ice. I didn't feel it would matter if one had 5 grams more of ice. The amount was close enough that it would fall in the margin of error for the non scientific test. Would you be interested in a with more testing of the cups? if so what would you like to see?

[@lonniethomas9351]

Dont know if you have ever sent anything back but the postage to China is outrages. Postage was going to be over $200 for a $8 item.

[@ShopRamblings]

I sent several things back. I clicked on return and printed the free return label. I just had to drop it off at the ups store. It was free.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

You think those players are a rip off, most of the earrings they advertise as having real stones are actually just a picture of a real stone when you receive it. In clothing, they show the models in high-end pieces of something embroidered, but what you get is the design is printed not embroidered. It's very deceptive. I have received a couple of items that were nicely made though. You just have to be VERY careful and read everything.

[@ShopRamblings]

I agree, you have to be aware of what you order. They are not going to sell any name brand item. The good thing is they have free returns. I think this is my first order that I did not have to send something back.

[@Spills51]

I just cant order from there....I know there are products on there that are ok but I just cant play roulette when ordering online. Temu has no real rules for sellers, so its open day for scammers....and getting a refund etc....lol...yea right. Overall you seemed to do pretty well with your order....thats great! Just not for me. Thanks for the vid!

[@ShopRamblings]

1. I use PayPal, so they don't have my credit card number. 2. Most large orders I have had at least 1 item I have had to return. I have never had an issue. Just remember you can return as many items as you want, but they they only pay for shipping once. 3. If I get $300 worth of goods for $200. If I do get screwed on a $20 item, I am still coming out ahead. It is mostly personal expectation that will determine if you will be happy or not. I have not ordered much recently as their prices seem to have gone up, and I got most items I wanted. I think it is crazy at all the news stories that came out about how they were a scam and stealing people information but with their billions in sales, they never showed any facts. I do think they police the sellers. I have heard of counterfeit items being sold on their site. I looked for them and only found the one listing for knipex pliers. Then it was gone a week later.

[@Kackspack0815]

I wouldn’t buy/use things that come in contact with food/drinks off AliExpress or Temu. My trust isn’t going so far.

[@ShopRamblings]

China does not regulate their factories like we do in the US. Unfortunately over regulating in the US has just pushed the manufacturing from the US to other countries. We are getting the same products regardless of where they are bought from. Just look at Stanley. Stanley was making metal thermoses in the US since 1913. In 2002 they moved having their cups made in China because it was cheepier. Since they have become popular again it has been shown they have lead in their coatings. With that said I did buy some metal cups but other than that I haven't bought any thing else that comes in contact with food from TEMU.

[@williamhanlon8159]

The US needs to get with the program. Only Liberia, Myanmar ( Burma ) and the US are not metric. PS I'm 77,I have all my life in Illinois and Wisconsin and metric is much easier. When I design projects for my CNC machine I always do it in metric.

[@ShopRamblings]

I agree and do the same.

[@EnlightenedSavage]

Did you say 115 yen, like the Japanese dollar..wth. Please tell me you are joking.

[@ShopRamblings]

There is no telling what I said, but I don't have any yen.

[@starspaige]

10:47 it’s pronounced nipex the k is silent by the way,! Great video though 😅

[@ShopRamblings]

No, it is not. German companies don't have to follow American pronunciation if they don't want to. They pronounce the K. Ask anyone who works for them. Thanks for watching.😀

[@starspaige]

@@ShopRamblings oh sorry my mistake,! Keep up the great work! All the best to you

[@kpanting1]

sorry, too many long adverts.

[@ShopRamblings]

Sorry about that. I am not sure how youtube decides how many to add.

[@cm-ek4ci]

Just hit skip ad

[@8OutOf10Crafts]

I recently stopped my KZbin premium and it am shocked at the amount of and the length of adverts.

[@pemlars]

I have to comment your table saw. You should have to buy a new one with a blade brake that stops the blade from running when you turn off the saw. I say no more.....

[@ShopRamblings]

Thanks for your concern for my safety. It would be nice. Maybe if I ever made a good video I will be able to afford one.😀

[@rigamortice]

Im in the Uk, I would stay far away from metric if I was you

[@ShopRamblings]

That seems to be the world standard. The majority of scientific or medical research is done in metrics. I work in a hospital so I can't really stay away from it.

[@DavidLee-cw6ci]

I'm also from the UK, and you are weird. Nobody wants to go back to Imperial.

[@popdog3703]

Saw an article a few days ago about temu offering 50 British Pounds if you give them all your personal information. Don’t trust this company.

[@ShopRamblings]

You saw an article, but did you see what the article referred to. I have read many articles, and I have even read congressional hearing transcripts, all say could or refferd to references that can't be found. It has been the #1 download app around the world for over a year. It is doing over 1 billion dollars in sales a month. I believe if it was doing everything they said it is doing, someone who would have found some proof by now. But that is just my opinion.

[@PsulOrtiz]

You get what you pay for. I always buy the best tools I can or that are available. ALWAYS! I do not need to be injured with instructionLESS crap from weird places. I do not want to support the odd military fighting for world dominance because some companies are just a subsidiary of some non-democratic government, somewhere. Buy quality! You are then seldom disappointed! Seldom hurt, injured or killed. Plus your own oddball modifications are just not required! A German Trac saw for $1000? Yup! I'll save up and buy it. Because Germany, France, etc. do NOT make crap! A few other countries seem to only make crap, which I'm just not interested in having in my house! But to each their own! Buy the best quality! You are seldom ever disappointed!!! And in the long run the more expensive item is also usually the cheapest. Most pleasant! And longest lasting! As well as--- the safest to use!

[@ShopRamblings]

I understand your perspective. While I acknowledge the benefits of investing in high-quality tools, I believe that for infrequent use, a more affordable option may be more practical. If I find that I require a higher-quality track saw in the future, I can always upgrade.

[@tobeforgottenisworsethande8995]

Because we're not so quick to jump on the world bandwagon and do what everybody else in the world's doing and make it easy for this one world government to have us all on the same ballpark playing field

[@ShopRamblings]

The problem is that we are. We do not manufacture here anymore like we did People comment on their Iphones that are made in China about how they would never buy from China. Then drive off in their electric car powered by lithium battery mined in China. IN 2022 we imported $536.3 billion in good from China. The population of the US is 331.9 million. That is over $1,600 for every man woman and child directly from China. Then add in all the products we import from other countries that got their materials from China and then sold them to us. I think it needs to stop but buying the same product off of Amazon for more isn't going to fix the problem. We need to hold the Politicians take make this happen accountable.

[@jamesbull6836]

I don't understand why Americans so freely send money and jobs to China...I understand that the tools and parts are cheaper and if made here they would be more expensive ....in my opinion it's going to bite us in the ass .... I buy American made when ever possible....China has enough of our money , companies, land ect....

[@ShopRamblings]

Yes, but most of these things are not made in America.

[@AustinRoss]

Don't support slave labor (Uyghurs) - even if the prices are rock bottom.

[@ShopRamblings]

Which one of these items used slave labor. These are the same items made in the same factories as the stuff you buy from Amazon and Walmart. Any product that is made in China has a chance of being made with slave labor. Even if you put an American company name on it and sell it at an American store. If it is made in China, we have no control over how it was made.

[@davidsandford8343]

@@ShopRamblings as we say in Australia, 'if it's under $1000, it's made in China'

[@vac91]

what rubbish cup are not tools so the tool must be the man making the vid

[@ShopRamblings]

Ok🤷

[@debsibson7071]

😮

[@pbjae8140]

12:40 it came from China. Of course it is a scam rip off.

[@ShopRamblings]

Yeah, anything from China must be a scam. That must be why phones are made in China.

[@oggarage9388]

Omg It's a freaking cup 😡🤮😡

[@ShopRamblings]

Why, yes, it is!!

[@hook880hanh]

No one should give any type of advertising in any way good or bad to this company. They have no problem selling junk or knock of products that people spent their life saving to create. I will not watch your channel again.

[@ShopRamblings]

Everyone has a right to their beliefs. I respect yours. I wish more products were still made in America. I don't see how paying more for the exact product from Amazon or Walmart is good, but cutting out the middle man is bad. The few counterfeit items I have seen on TEMU have been taken down quickly. I have heard from others who have found their products counterfeited on Amazon and couldn't get them taken down. Things will change as they always do, but so far, I have received mostly good products, and the one knockoff I received, I had no issues getting a refund.

[@Zamboni-0805]

Soory, but not going to watch 33min of inferor tools

[@ShopRamblings]

I don't blame you. I put in chapters so people could skip though.

[@MichaelWhitleyNYC]

Can you link to the router guide

[@ShopRamblings]

TEMU links change as the supplier changes. The one I bought is no longer available. Here is one I found. www.temu.com/1-set-trimming-machine-milling-groove-engraving-guide-rail-multi-functional-adjustable-backing-auxiliary-guide-bracket-woodworking-tool-g-601099519141812.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Fopen%2F2023-06-14%2F1686728531550-fd3b67d2ab2e4404bc883cc6857cd60a-goods.jpeg&spec_gallery_id=2007163011&refer_page_sn=10032&refer_source=10016&freesia_scene=25&_oak_freesia_scene=25&_oak_rec_ext_1=MTY5Nw&refer_page_el_sn=200970&_x_sessn_id=v1r4y4ittu&refer_page_name=goods&refer_page_id=10032_1705909215829_5w0cupmbj8 If I was to repurchase one I would get the one from Rockler. If you are on their email list they send out 20% off coupons all the time. This one with a coupon is almost the same price and is much better. www.rockler.com/rockler-cutting-board-juice-groove-routing-jig-bdl

[@MichaelWhitleyNYC]

Thank you!