The tool collection
Unique Coving Tools
Will they work? We will find out when used in the coming September when completing the Bridge Deck.
Will they work? We will find out when used in the coming September when completing the Bridge Deck.
Random orbital sander 150mm
Multipurpose sander which to date is the most used sander in my shed.
The investment in this unit has paid off.
Multipurpose sander which to date is the most used sander in my shed.
The investment in this unit has paid off.
Finger sander by Black and Decker
Finishing the cut out notches within the frames is made so easy with this tool. Makita have two similar units of different widths.
Finishing the cut out notches within the frames is made so easy with this tool. Makita have two similar units of different widths.
Split sander
Great for leveling off large uneven surfaces.
The design came from a fellow catamaran builder.
Great for leveling off large uneven surfaces.
The design came from a fellow catamaran builder.
More details of the split sander
Sander polisher
Purchased to power the split sander it does a good job.
It can also be used with a standard 200mm sanding disc.
Purchased to power the split sander it does a good job.
It can also be used with a standard 200mm sanding disc.
Straight line sander
This sander has so far proven to be most disappointing the concept is great yet under powered for the much needed larger base plate attached by myself.
This sander has so far proven to be most disappointing the concept is great yet under powered for the much needed larger base plate attached by myself.
Finishing sander
Previously owned low power sand does a good job yet I suspect in this environment its life will be short.
Previously owned low power sand does a good job yet I suspect in this environment its life will be short.
Note: All sanders, with the exception of the belt sander below, accept hook and loop sandpaper which makes changing of paper quick and easy. The older sanders and the home made or modified sanders all have the adhesive backed hook surface applied.
Belt sander
This beast has its place yet care is need that it does not dig holes and trenches.
This beast has its place yet care is need that it does not dig holes and trenches.
Circular saw
A good light weight yet accurate circular saw provides an excellent cut finish to frames
A good light weight yet accurate circular saw provides an excellent cut finish to frames
Drop saw
Handy to have when cutting long lengths of timber
Handy to have when cutting long lengths of timber
Cordless drill
18V Lithium Ion battery powered cordless drill is a must.
When sheeting the hulls we had two drills and four 1.5AH batteries on the go.
Resin quickly makes a new drill look old and used!
18V Lithium Ion battery powered cordless drill is a must.
When sheeting the hulls we had two drills and four 1.5AH batteries on the go.
Resin quickly makes a new drill look old and used!
Clamps
A good selection of claps is a must.
I have a collection of approx 50 clamps, both F clamps and quick acting clamps. There have been times when all have been in use.
A good selection of claps is a must.
I have a collection of approx 50 clamps, both F clamps and quick acting clamps. There have been times when all have been in use.
Measuring
Good steel rules of 150mm, 300mm and 1 meter plus a number of good tape measures have also been used.
A good accurate square is a most important tool.
Good steel rules of 150mm, 300mm and 1 meter plus a number of good tape measures have also been used.
A good accurate square is a most important tool.
Angle grinder
Combined with a course sanding disc makes short work of roughing out shapes.
We have two 125mm units and both get used.
Combined with a course sanding disc makes short work of roughing out shapes.
We have two 125mm units and both get used.
Trowels & Squeegies
A variety of good trowels are handy for filing holes and applying larger amounts of Q Cell including fairing coats.
A variety of good trowels are handy for filing holes and applying larger amounts of Q Cell including fairing coats.
Personal Protection
Look after your health as you only have it once!
Look after your health as you only have it once!
Fibreglass rollers
Levels
From 1200mm to 200mm – handy in many areas of construction
From 1200mm to 200mm – handy in many areas of construction
Jigsaw
A basic jigsaw I’ve owned for many years.
It has done a good job but possibly won’t last out the prioject.
A basic jigsaw I’ve owned for many years.
It has done a good job but possibly won’t last out the prioject.
Trimmer (Dinky Router)
This handy tool is called a small router but is more suited to trimming edges.
This handy tool is called a small router but is more suited to trimming edges.
Plunge Router
Great for the heavier jobs
Great for the heavier jobs
Planer
This is a powerful rebate planer. Great for the heavier jobs where significant removal of material is needed. A smaller unit (also cheaper) is lighter and easier to use for the light jobs…. An older light planer has already died.
This is a powerful rebate planer. Great for the heavier jobs where significant removal of material is needed. A smaller unit (also cheaper) is lighter and easier to use for the light jobs…. An older light planer has already died.
