China Tools Ep. 17, Set-up blocks, Calipers, push blocks and Ruler

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In-depth reviews of China woodworking tools Ep. 17
Visit my site: www.hookedonwo... for ranking off all my China tool products I tested! and free download plans for my workbench and other projects. If you like my content and you want to support my channel, please use one of my links below to visit Banggood. Thanks for your support.
In this video: Caliper 1. (5-star caliper)
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Caliper Brass
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Push Block set coupon code: BGWood19
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The coupon is limited to a certain amount of sets.
Carbon steel ruler
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Setup blocks
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Corner square from episode 15
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These are my personal favorites of last year China tools
Personal favorites
1. Kerfmaker
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2. Drill guide cabinet jig
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3. T-ruler
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4. Precision square
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Miter square
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5. Miter square brass
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6. Height gauge
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The material used for my workbench and this platform is Black MDF: Black MDF, something similar to Valchromat.
I get it from here: (Netherlands) www.af.nl/voor.... Black MDF.
Here is a list of viewer's suggestions where you can buy Black MDF or Valchromat or Forescolor.
USA www.plywoodcom.... trinityinnovations.net packardforestproducts.com plywoodcompany.com
UK
www.idsurfaces.... www.atlanticti....
Germany www.hornbach.d....
Belgie www.houtshop.b....
Australia timberwood.com... NSW Australia, Laminex has the black MFD
A few products from this review were sent to me by Banggood for testing. This does not mean that I do get all my products. I review also a lot of products I bought myself. I started these reviews because from my experience not every tool from China was worth buying. So I wanted to make in-depth reviews to show you which products you should consider and which product you better leave alone. The fact that Banggood sent me products occasionally does not change the way I make my reviews.
I still give in-depth reviews and give you my honest opinion! On this, you can count on! I have a good experience with Banggood.com and they have a lot of woodworking tools nicely organized on their site.
My name is Dennis and I am from Hooked on Wood. Subscribe to my channel! www.youtube.co....
My RU-vid channel is a hobby. This means I try to upload 1 a 2 video's a month. But this is not at a specific schedule. So If you do not want to miss my videos. Subscribe and click the notification.
Products I use in my workshop
Table saw with dust system: Harvey HW110GL Europe edition with sliding table
Harvey / Axminster trade S-12 overhead blade guard
Dust extraction: HBM 200 Oneida Super dust deputy 6”
Workbench: Incra master-R-router lift AEG 1400w router Incra 25" SL positioner with Wonder Fence Drill press: Jet JDP 15B
Miter saw: Festool Kapex 60
Different links to products I use Clamps: Axminster trade hold down clamps Piher Rail guide clamps Micro Jig dovetail clamps Bessey parallel clamps Axminster trade parallel clamps Push blocks Micro Jig Gripper Incra Push block
Thank you for viewing.
Best regards, Dennis

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@For_the_love_of_God 3 года назад

Thanks you Dennis for your tests they are very complete and extremely serious. You're also a great woodworker ! Good job !

@eds3dshop29 3 года назад

Thank you!! And - yes for the big Ruler Compare!! 😄

@wouterduitscher8167 3 года назад

Dag Dennis, dank maar weer! Heb inmiddels eea aangeschaft en ben daar erg blij mee. Fijne kerstdagen en een mooi nieuwjaar gewenst voor jou en jouw gezin!

@immanuelkuhrt8508 3 года назад

Merry Christmas, Dennis. Thanks for a lot of fine videos in 2020 🙂

@muppetarms8406 3 года назад

Merry Christmas to you Dennis and all your viewers, I buy many items from Banggood and find your reviews most useful keep them going, to everyone keep safe.

@allgaeu-yeti 3 года назад

Another perfekt video, very informative, your passion for precision is amazing. I'm loving your videos since episode 1.

@paullalekna5478 6 месяцев назад

Digital Calipers: I have had a few over the years, and my biggest gripe has been almost universal: Battery cover security, plastic items tend to break, or bulge, metal covers seem to mostly rely on a screw to keep them in place, where 2, or even 3 might be better I reverted to a set of dial style calipers, but will be most interested to see what, if any,, solution some of the creators of all these beautiful Chinese tools can come up with, maybe something that does NOT use an LR44 battery, maybe something like a 1520 or even a 2016

@paultay23 3 года назад

Nice one Dennis... Banggood have discounts at the moment and the prices are even better... Merry Christmas

@finlee81 3 года назад

Carbon steel ruler bought via your channel. Keep the good work up!

@mauserkk98 3 года назад

Bonus video what's not to like ,hope you Christmas gifts turned out nice . Your new toys in the workshop look at home so looking forward to some reviews on them . Happy holidays

@thorstenwalz11 3 года назад

Hello Dennis, thank you very much for the great videos 2020! I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and look forward to the new in 2021🤝👍

@funsuckerrealist2369 3 года назад

I ordered this caliper on your recommendations. Unfortunately, it is now a discontinued product. I will look toward your new recommendation for another great caliper. Thanks for the great reviews.

@garyhorton6652 3 года назад

I have enjoyed your reviews very much. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

@trevhaydon5090 3 года назад

Thank you Dennis for all your China Tool Review videos. They are in my view always fair which is all anyone can ask. Great Job. Looking forward to them continuing in the New Year. Until then I would like to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2021. And above all stay safe and well.

@FearsomeWarrior 3 года назад

I spent the money on the Incra PushGuard. They’re 30 USD each and I bought two. That’s 60 dollars on safety that I think are worth it. I have the PowerTech set that looks the same as that orange set and I think they’re also worth it. Trying to say that when it comes to push blocks/sticks the price is secondary to function in my shop. Oh and I impulse purchased the Veritas version of the stop rule. Love it but that Banggood one looks super super similar down to small details.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

I agree. I have two also, and for me they are worth the money. I am impressed how good they stick. But, it took me some time before I decided to purchase them. And in that time, a set like this, is a good start.

@GraemePayne1967Marine 3 года назад

Another very nice video! Thank you for teaching me some things about the tools. I am definitely going to look at that set of gage blocks: the price looks very reasonable since for the same US$ I could only get a set will maybe half as many inch blocks. I have been using inch measurements for more than 60 years, but can just as easily use mm for testing measurement tools. The only other things I would mention is that the blocks should have a very thin coat of light oil when stored, and it is usual practice to wear light cotton gloves when handling them. Fingerprints can cause corrosion.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Thanks Graeme, I did not know that. (but It sounds logical)

@paulrowley71 3 года назад

Many thanks for another great video Dennis. I like the large spacer measure and admire the Bang Good set up blocks, although like you said, I probably wouldn’t need a set in my shop. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. All the best from Wirral Uk 🇬🇧

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Thanks Paul, Till next year!

@paulmiguelcastroquiroz7654 3 года назад

Gracias. Feliz Navidad. Saludos desde Topolobampo México.

@bergdrei6484 3 года назад

Thank you for your reviews Dennis. I really like your videos. Stay safe and have a merry Christmas and a very Good 2021!!!

@langrock74 3 года назад

The thing about calipers isn't only the accuracy. Actually, all of these are more than fine for wood working since wood isn't a dimensionally stable material. The problem is often grabbing a set of calipers where the battery has been drained by high quiescent currents. That's the big difference between a Mitutoyo and a Hazard Freight one, for example. Not saying you need to spend $$$ on a Mitutoyo, but have a set of watch cell batteries handy when buying a cheap set of digital calipers;-)

@youtukang 3 года назад

Hyy friend 🙏🤝🤝🤝🇮🇩

@jojacobs4355 3 года назад

I got a mitutoyo caliper “verified by wish” for around 25 USD. It arrived with a certificate and everything seems like the real deal. What you say about the batteries is true. My mitutoyo gets a long life out of a battery and it didnt cost a lot of money either. When I looked for the same caliper at my local shops it was priced well over 100 USD!

@boomerangfreak 3 года назад

I'm not sure I never really got along with any kind of digital calipers. My favorite pair of calipers to use is the old analog mitutoyo I got from my dad. I also have an analog pair from scala but I don't know they just don't feel like my old and beaten mitutoyo. 😅

@gregj2647 3 года назад

Lots of good information in this video. I have a cheap caliper from Harbor Freight and haven’t had any problems with the batteries like others have mentioned. I’m serious think about upgrading to these calipers. Merry Christmas 🎄

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Hi Greg, I didi not find any problems with the batteries, I have them a few months and the batteries are still OK. But what I found out is that the differences between calipers under 20-30 dollar is not big. So, if you have a Harbor Freight that function ok, question is, if this one would be an upgrade. I found the cheap Caliper very good, It was remarkable stable and on par with the 60 dollar caliper with accuracies. But for woodworking, they all where good enough. The difference between a 20-30 dollar Caliper and my 60 dollars, is that the expensive one, slides better. You can feel that and that is a noticeable difference that could be worth an upgrade. If found the cheap Caliper better than the 26 dollar caliper like I said in the video, but that is to small for an upgrade in my opinion. So, when you happy, I would invest in another item. Merry Christmas.

@reclamedoos 3 года назад

This video is a nice surprise Dennis! Good one again. Thanks. On my scoring card you get a 5

@garyfoster3076 3 года назад

You can be my neighbor in Tucson Arizona any day- nice videos

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Sounds great😀😀

@grandfrunk 3 года назад

Thanks for your very informative videos! I bought myself the 120mm corner squares after your last episode 😊 Ruler episode? H ell yeah! Merry Chrstmas to you!

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Good choice, I think you will be happy with it. Have a nice Christmas

@RubenWoodcraft 3 года назад

isn't it a sin to dislike orange in the Netherlands? ;-) very nice reviews as always.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

haha, Yes it is. And In episode 14 I had a hard time to not recommend my orange pocket hole jig, and now this one :-(

@klave8511 3 года назад

It’s good that you mention the finish on products so often, it’s the one disappointment I almost always have but I suppose that the finish costs money and low cost will probably mean that it’s not finished. Perhaps you can talk about how to add your own finish when you get a tool, you’ve already said to wipe them clean and I’ve found that just blowing the threads (compressed air) will dramatically improve the screw function. I also like to “break” the edges of things like a vernier caliber so that it’s nicer to handle, not the measurement parts.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

I agree, in some videos I did. But especially the cheaper products you can make better with just a little bit of help.

@vpconroy 3 года назад

I love your videos Dennis, I am in the process of equipping my workshop and your reviews and construction tips have been very useful. Here's a suggestion for a China tool review.... a wood moisture content meter. There are quite a few of them on Bangood ranging from 10 - 30+ dollars US. Merry Christmas and Happy New year from California.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Good Suggestion. thanks

@colinjmartin1132 3 года назад

Another great informative video, your costing me a fortune on China Tools lol, have a great Christmas :)

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Thanks Colin, have a nice Christmas

@willemvanarkel 3 года назад

You're wrong Colin. He is saving you an even bigger fortune on the same tools from the rest of the world.

@howardbecdove9780 3 года назад

I ordered the set up blocks using your link Dennis, (as usual) so I was happy. However, one thing that really bugs me about Bangggod, is that, that article had four price tags, ranging from $62 - $95!!! I spent a long checking if they were the same, or different quality. They appear to be exactly the same. Wish they wouldn’t do that.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

I agree. But Banggood is sort of a marketplace, like amazon. And more vendors can add some products. If you look at sites like AliExpress it is even worse.

@usaf4dbt 3 года назад

Thank you.

@johanflodkvist80 3 года назад

Thanks for another great video! The calipers are very interesting! I've seen other videos about cheap calipers and that the downside is that the batteries drains fast. This due to the measuring mechanism not powering down when turned off. Might be interesting to report on if you notice it running out of power strangely fast :)

@sfry64 3 года назад

These tools look ok, BUT if you want to get them in a reasonable time forget it. Ordered a few tools to try them out, and eight weeks later they are still not here. It said delivery in one week and they were coming from California. I could have walked to California and back by now. I look on the website and it says they are in shipment. Maybe in Europe it is better, but in the US these are virtually useless if you need them in a reasonable time frame.

@PhilGroene 3 года назад

Europe: My orders from Banggood always arrive in 1-2 weeks. Probably because they have their own shipping system which also offers tracking. Totally different with Aliexpress where 4 weeks are normal and sometimes it takes 8 weeks or never is also an option

@Looyenss 3 года назад

22 mins??? What a nice xmas gift! greetings Henry (from manfarita ;-)

@carlwebinar1571 3 года назад

I'd love to see you do a ruler video!

@howardbecdove9780 3 года назад

A lot of “straight talking”.🥸

@samrix5793 3 года назад

Hope you have a great Christmas Dennis!

@aonghusofaolain8686 2 года назад

I love those corner clamps A combination of 4 100mm ones and 4 160mm ones is what I was thinking....but you think 100mm ones are too small? Maybe 4 120mm and 4 160mm is good for all-round use?

@HookedonWood 2 года назад

Depending on the work you do, 100mm can be an excellent choice. But I always grab for the bigger ones. You should also consider that when you want to use the 100mm version with the small clamps, if they are pointing to each other (so both to the inside) with the small version they almost touch! So, when you do not only use it for small boxes, I think the 120mm is the better choice. One, way or the other, they all are a bargain. Good luck!

@fugixi Год назад

Great review! Any update on a good fence for this miter gauge?

@dfcamara 3 года назад

IMHO the precision of any digital caliper is more than enough for woodworking. The primary reason I bought a Mitutoyo caliper was power management. Cheap calipers consumes almost as much power turned off as in use. Yes, you can buy a lot of cheap batteries with the price difference, but I don't fell good discarding them so often, even without actual use. I used to remove the batteries after use, but it's too annoying.

@langrock74 3 года назад

You'd think the Chinese would have figured out by now how to copy the Mitutoyos by now ... and sell them at half-price;-)

@turningpoint6643 3 года назад

@@langrock74 They have, or are at least producing almost undetectable counterfeit copy's of Mitutoyo digital calipers on places like Ebay. Undetectable in the sense that the user manuals, storage box, and the calipers aesthetics are almost perfectly done unless you know where the few mistakes are. The calipers internals, accuracy and battery life in no way match what the genuine Mitutoyo's are.Today and unless there being sold through a well known and reputable tool dealer it's almost for sure anything you get on Ebay will be counterfeit. It's a well known issue not only by Mitutoyo themselves but also by most machinists. www.mitutoyo.com/news/counterfeit-mitutoyo-products/ While Mitutoyo's battery life is well over double of the cheap one's, I still bought there solar powered so there's never a drained battery. There also the smoothest, most accurate and best digital calipers I've tried so far. But at almost $200 most aren't willing to spend that much. Tbh calipers aren't made nor designed for extremely high precision measurements anyway. Despite having that .0005" on the inch setting there at best repeatable to maybe .001"-.002" in highly trained hands. When I'm machining metal and if I have to be certain of my accuracy to less than .005" then that's what micrometers are designed to do. That .0005" digit can be ignored since it's meaningless due to the mechanical design of calipers. Yes sometimes they can measure and display very accurate measurements sometimes. But guaranteed repeatable accuracy every single time is how measurement instruments are rated. An industry world wide standard for even the very best is they have to repeat within + - one count to pass inspection. Yes most times they will be better, but the equipment is allowed to be that far out and still pass there inspections.

@MCsCreations 3 года назад

Fantastic reviews, Dennis! Thanks a lot! 😃 Happy holidays! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@lysywoodwork 3 года назад

What table saw are you using?

@andrewcoombe2640 3 года назад

Hey Dennis, Love you videos on these china tools. I have a real interest in the parallel clamps and ratchet clamps on Banggood. Could you do a video on these against your current high end clamps. Merry Xmas

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Hi Andrew, I asked Banggood for Parallel clamps. And They confirm they have one in program. But they are almost more expansive than my Bessey, so it makes no sense to review them. But perhaps something comes next year.

@fruitman58 3 года назад

merry Christmas and a happy new year and your video are never to long thank you for all your great and honest evaluation on all the tool and please stay safe

@kevinwillis6707 3 года назад

bloody hell dennis! ive just spent money on some of the best reviewed of your china tools...now you bring another video out ! ;0) happy christmas !

@SandyMasquith 3 года назад

Thank you Dennis! Just wanted to say I’ve enjoyed your videos very much. Your reviews of the Banggood products have been very helpful. I have been checking out your website as well. Very nice and clean, and easy to navigate. Well done! Merry Christmas and happy new year. :)

@mariusdraghia 3 года назад

Greetings! I'm lucky to have found your videos. Stay safe, in good health and continue your work at your will. I trust its value - to me and to all other friends around here.

@d.beaumont9157 3 года назад

Merry Christmas Dennis, thanks for the video, I'm going give the Bangood calipers a try. I didn't realise you could get that level of accuracy for that sort of money. Another thing I will be looking at in the coming year is compass set for larger circles.

@s9plus20 3 года назад

Thanks for the reviews Dennis! I just received my corner clamps and they are indeed great. May you and yours have a Merry Christmas!

@DavePawson 3 года назад

Ruler video? Yes please. Add in squares to complete it?

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Good Idea! I think I will do that.

@peterjohnson4932 3 года назад

What a nice surprise! Another excellent set of reviews. It's so difficult to know what to trust when ordering from China so I'm very grateful for these videos. Thanks Dennis! All the best for the new year!

@c0rc0 3 года назад

Great Review Denis - as ever. Happy Christmas to you and you family

@destitute8493 3 года назад

Every inexpensive digital caliper I've owned leaked current to the extent that I could not store the battery in the device. Also the compartment holding the battery is flimsy and breaks if you use it a lot (as you must if the battery leaks). So for woodworking I prefer dial calipers, one metric and another for U.S. customary units (inches etc.)

@langrock74 3 года назад

Amen to that. The quiescent current on cheap-o calipers is outrageously high ... not even sure how they get them to be this bad. Digital is nice, though, especially if it can display fractions for those being damned to work in imperial units ... sigh.

@duster8100 3 года назад

I have five no name digital verniers and none of them have battery issues and the 300mm set gets used once or twice a year. I have an Igaging set which I am not impressed with at all as they are never at zero when turned on. Merry Christmas Dennis to you and your family and thanks for the product testing as it saves me money not having to do it.

@chriscampbell1456 3 года назад

I'd like to see a measuring tools video Dennis. Merry Xmas from the US.

@a.bakker64 3 года назад

07:22 Nooit aan gedacht. Weer wat geleerd 👍🏻. Voor wat betreft de eindmaten, je moet ze schoonmaken met alcohol voor je ze gaat meten en het zou 20 graden moeten zijn.

@bill6467 3 года назад

You said that Banggood was a trustworthy site . I have disagree . Just received an order that was advertised as a 5 pc set . When order it clearly said 5 I have a picture of the add to confirm. This very item others have been miss lead also. Previously I was charged double the shipping cost that was advertised to the U.S when I brought it to their attention they said my zip code was the reason. I say B.S it never has before from So two points here. 1. Buyer be ware . 2. Do you really won’t to trust your name and reputation on a company known for miss leading the public.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Sorry to hear that Bill. What did you bought?

@bill6467 3 года назад

@@HookedonWood the first issue was the shipping cost on the Drill Pro Precision Clamping Square . The second was a 5 pc Safety Push Bock set they only sent one piece . Others have had the same issue on the safety push block set . They advertise 5 pc but later tell you it only includes one pc , which I don’t believe you have a choice of . Totally misleading and has been brought to their attention by others . I should of read the reviews and I would of caught this . Wasn’t expecting much so not a big deal expect the business practices are much to be desired .

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

I know what you mean with the push blocks. That is why I made my link to the vendor that only sells the set. There are also vendors that sell the set (on which the text is based) And you have 6 options, where you can choose between the set (which is shown in a picture) and the separate products (which are also shown in the thumbnail. The problem is that the text does not change. So, I agree that something like this works when you can choose different colors. But not to separate a complete set. On the other hand, you see that prices change with every option. And of course, there is a reason for that. But thanks for letting us know because I agree that it can be a bit confusing. But it is not that you paid 26 dollars and got 1 piece. You probably paid 6 - 10 dollars and thought that includes the whole set.

@theclaxton 3 года назад

Thanks for another great video! What is the lubricant you use on your calipers?

@katekeough9819 3 года назад

I missed your videos I wish I was your sister in law You have helped this veteran to save money

@MarkSWilliams27 12 дней назад

Dennis - love all your videos. I ended up buying the NEW miter gauge you showed in epidsode #11. It's perfect for my needs. I've owned it a couple of years and use it with mdf or plywood scrap fences. Love it! And, I would have never known about it except for you. Recently, I made a 12-sided polygon with this miter gauge and it turned out perfect on the first try. Just for fun, I tried doing the same with my stock Delta Unisaw miter gauge and a Starrett angle finder. Not as good. The NEW miter gauge is super accurate. I'm thinking about getting the metal fence with the box joint feature. Thank you for all your videos.

@jameskirk3210 3 года назад

Always an extreme pleasure to hear about your recommandations. "And that's my conclusion" : Dennis 5 all along the year😉👌👍🖖 Happy new year, all the best for you and family

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Thanks James for your support in 2020. Looking forward to read something from you in 2021

@fred-san 3 года назад

12$ I have problems with battery (have to unplug and replace it each time) But I bought it 15 years before, so maybe not same factory.

@howardbecdove9780 3 года назад

You’ve brought me so much joy Dennis. Merry Christmas mate, from Australia.

@markmall7142 3 года назад

Ive often been criticised for only buying mititoyo measuring instruments but have always had the last laugh at colleagues who buy chinese instruments. Due to the following reasons. Crap battery life. Premature screen cracking. Thimble wheels breaking off. Battery lid cracking. Jaw inaccuracy. Difference between jaw and depth reading. Generally a shorter life span. Mititoyo IP67 coolant proof would be a go to .Or non coolant proof if you never deal with soluble oil.

@bassrun101 3 года назад

Garry not Linda. Merry Christmas Dennis and thank you for the surprise video. One test I would've liked to see was repeatability. My digital caliper looks exactly like the $12 unit you tested but I didn't buy it from Banggood. It does not always read the same. I can measure a piece, close the jaws back to zero and remeasure and it won't necessarily read the same it may be off just a bit. Having worked as a machinist I've used a lot of precision tools and I still have some micrometers and a dial indicator. When I want a precise measurement, which in my woodworking isn't all that often, I grab my Mitutoyo dial caliper. Instant reading, no batteries, always ready to go. Thanks again from the US. Garry

@pchurchill2410 3 года назад

Great Info. Season Greetings to and your viewers.

@TheOldcoder 3 года назад

Do have a lathe? If so, could you do a comparison between traditional and Banggood carbide cutters?

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Hi David, No, I do not have a Lathe, But maybe I can do a test with someone, who do! I will keep it In mind.

@kenwhibley2493 3 года назад

Hi Denis from the uk, love your China Tool videos and have purchased several of your recommendations. In this video you use a steel calliper and thought ugh it was a little short on the “T” section.. while watching my recommended videos i found one that you might like. It is made by INOX, unfortunately i do not think Bangood sell it. When i am on my main computer i will do a screen shot and send to you.

@needaman66 3 года назад

Try mitatoyo calipers. They will tell you how accurate your blocks are. Merry Christmas Dennis to you and your family

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Thanks Needaman, I think calipers that tells me how accurate these blocks are are way too expansive. The company I visit in episode 7 has an High end height gauge but that is accurate on 500th of a mm. So, even these can not measure the exact deviations.

@needaman66 3 года назад

@@HookedonWood yes they are expensive, but extremely accurate, excellent craftsmanship, ect. But no problem. I also got a set of blocks from banggood. I think they are accurate enough fore me. I dont have mitatoyo but i have another Australian high end set

@langrock74 3 года назад

Actually, you wouldn't use calipers at all for accurate measurements of setup blocks, but rather a micrometer. The Mitutoyos are definitely better than the $10 Hazard Freight ones, though;-)

@needaman66 3 года назад

@@langrock74 we were just talking about calipers, or verniers. Micrometers are a different tool.

@alanmooney 3 года назад

Hi Dennis, I have just found your chanel and I love it, very down to earth and informative. I am looking to buy a known straight edge to tune my jointer do you have any suggestions. Alan from Melbourne Australia

@peteturner8493 3 года назад

The setup blocks are called slips and are mainly used to check measuring tool accuracy (in a temperature controlled room) such as vernier claipers, micrometers and height gauges etc. They are "wrung" togther to form additional sizes as required an aspect you did not show or know about?

@MKRM27 3 года назад

What’s the last product that got a bad review?

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Well, I did not the orange caliper. In episode 14 was a pocket hole jig I did not recommend. But you are right. Last year I also have some tools that are not good. And from Next year I will show every episode also a tool that you should avoid.

@skogsmats 3 года назад

More different rulers. Its a djungel on Banggood!

@samrix5793 3 года назад

Not one to rule them all and in the workshop bind them

@YESITSWILL Год назад

I bought the $12 caliper before I saw this video. It would be over priced at 12 cents. The measurements are not even close to being accurate. Threw it in the trash and bought a better one.

@SuspiciousAra 3 года назад

i never use electronic calipers, they are good for people having trouble reading mechanical calipers and that's about it. they always need lots of resetting to zero and that tells a lot. chances are that 2 measurement are not the same. never happened to mechanical ones, no batteries, no reset. and i prefer the 0.05 ones mechanical

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

I can understand your comment and you are 100% right. But I found the electronic calipers accurate enough for my woodworking and therefore more convenient to use. And I really hate when I have to turn on my reading glasses☹️

@langrock74 3 года назад

Digital is faster and you are less prone to brain farts where you aim for 1.25 inches and end up with 1.225 inches instead. Ask me about it;-)

@BedsitBob 2 года назад

To check Gauge Blocks, you really need a .0001" micrometer.

@MD-gc4xq 2 года назад

To be honest it looked a bit frightening using those orange push blocks, if your hand slips it would go straight onto the blade

@Duraltia 3 года назад

Got myself a Mitutoyo after I had enough of my previous one a) constantly draining the battery turning unusable when I _need_ it and b) occasionally reading the wrong dimensions, by a _LOT._ I also cannot get over the constant clacking I hear coming from your cheap Callipers... What is up with that? Not even my "cheap" ones do that, and it would drive me nuts 😮

@ZenMinus 3 года назад

Hi Dennis Thank you for the GREAT reviews. They are all very enjoyable and clearly understandable (by all your viewers I'm sure). Your latest intro though, shows an INCORRECT use of the planer blade guard. This may mislead others and has already induced a comment regarding the planer guard. PLEASE remove this part of the video and/or replace it to show the CORRECT use of the guard. The blade guard of a planer is designed to cover ONLY THE EXPOSED PART of the blade. This is generally very obvious by the facility to slide the guard in and out horizontally above the blade. The planing action of a planer blade has a tendency to lift the wood as it passes over the blade. This requires pressure above or very close to the blade to keep the wood flat to the planer table. Your method does not allow for this pressure application and may cause variations in thickness of the wood being planed (possibly marks like snipe marks along the length of the wood). While this method MAY produce a satisfactory finish in your applications, it is an incorrect use of a machine guard and should not be a misleading part of a video that may be seen by "new" woodworkers. Best wishes Dennis and I look forward to many more great videos. :-)

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Hi Zen, The way I used it, is exactly the way is described in the manual of this machine. It is why the safety bridge is adjustable in height. I do not think there is a right and wrong here. In the manual is written to do it this way till wood thicknesses of 75mm. That is the reach of the height of the safety bridge. With thicker wood, you use it as you subscribed it. The same counts for when you plane the sides. I understand you worry about the wood being flat on the table. But I do not think there is a big difference when you push the wood against the outfeet table 15mm sooner, because that is what we talking about. Anyway. Thanks for your comment. Here you can find the operation document from Felder: maschinen.felder-gruppe.at/uploads/document/Manual_A3-26_A3-31_A3-41_EUS_enc.pdf Page 44. Thanks, Dennis

@padraicoceallaigh8390 3 года назад

how did you find repeatability on calipers? work with metals a bit and have a few different calipers, and something i have found is that they don't always return to zero on closing and need to be re-zeroed. wondering if you found the same thing? have a great xmas

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Hi, yes good question. I had it filmed but one way or another I forgot it to put in my video. From 10 slides (normal slides) I had to re-zero it ones.

@padraicoceallaigh8390 3 года назад

@@HookedonWood that's not too bad. find it depends on how hard you bring jaws together. sometimes no resets, other times reset pretty much each time. always worth checking for zero before measuring anything anyway.

@michaeldunn5280 3 года назад

Hello Dennis as I mentioned it to you in a comment many many months ago that I retired from the airline industry and of course that airline was AF/KLM. I was most horrified when you state that while the push block combo is a lot of bang for your buck the color orange was not very nice. I hope for your health and wellbeing that in your Dutch language version of these reviews this comment is edited out. I would think that anything orange is sacred in the Netherlands What a great community service your channel has provided all of us this past year and I thank you for all you do. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy this great holiday season with the family. Stay safe and will be looking for you in Jan/feb 2021 Harleymike/Chicago

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Hi Michael, haha, At the moment of my review, I was not thinking about it. But you are right. But the average Dutchman will forgive me. That said, the Dutch orange is beautiful, and this push block is just a little bit different the wrong way. Thanks for your support this year, looking forward to read something back from you in 2021. Stay safe, and a merry Christmas an happy new year.

@frankvanderwal4571 3 года назад

Hi Dennis, A surprise video! Thans for sharing the next China tools video. And as per instructions from your son, I duly pressed the thumbs-up button. 🤣. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021, Take care, stay safe, Frank

@AndrewFriede 3 года назад

Dennis, have a look at WEN ME251R instead of your carbon steel ruler. Same functions, beautifully made, metric and imperial, easy-to-read Vernier scale.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Looks good!, better in some ways, at least the knob is not in the way when you want to read the scale. Thanks

@nemor1879 3 года назад

Thanks for all your Videos. I like your ChinaTool Videos a lot...just bought the DrillPro PresicionRuler an i love it. I‘d really like to see a Ruler Comparison Merry Christmas and a hapoy new year from Germany

@diamondbracelette 3 года назад

Thumbs up to a ruler video :) My reference for good quality standards is Woodpecker and Starrett as well. Although in general, I have been pleased to add some of these lower cost and somewhat novel tools from Banggood to the shop. The spot on machinist squares are an interesting indicator to how high quality some of these critical tools can get from this vendor. I've learned that delivery time can be an issue however!

@boomerangfreak 3 года назад

About the "sliding ruler" at the end (in Dutch also called a "kruishout"). I bought one from scala that looks nearly identical. I guess there's only that much one could do to make a tool like this different? The one I have from scala is really nice to use and I find it being a rather versatile and useful tool. Especially when it comes to marking repeated marks it's my go to. Best of all is that it isn't even that much more expensive than the one you showed.

@Trooper266 3 года назад

Hi Dennis! Thanks for the review! I have a question, how’s the wringability of those gage blocks? Can you stick them together?

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

I do use them by sticking them together. Because of the nice finish that is possible, but the tolerances on these products are so fine, that I can not check it. You have bars that can hold these blocks together, and for serious measurements I would advice this. (I do not know if you can buy those bars on Banggood, but I saw people use these kind of products to hold them tight together.

@paulrennen3935 3 года назад

Like always, another great video. Looking forward to the next (ruler) video. Thanks Dennis, take care and wish you and your family a nice Xmas.

@jpandriesse3954 3 года назад

Mooie afsluiter Dennis. Alvast een goede jaarwisseling toegewenst en dat 2021 maar een gezond jaar vol mooie klussen en gereedschappen mag worden 😉👍🏻

@howardbecdove9780 3 года назад

Hi Dennis I bought the ruler you reviewed on episode 17. Thought it worth mentioning to others, that, if you are using it, as you do, to the end point, you need to add 38mm to whatever is shown on the scale.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Hi Howard, I do not understand what you mean.

@frasermacdonald5760 3 года назад

Thanks Dennis. Excellent reviews as always. Your China tools series always cost me a lot of money! 😀. Have a great Christmas!

@kirbyb9553 3 года назад

Dennis, have you ever used the China made t track options? I'm looking to make a new crosscut sled and looking at options. The name brand ones are pretty expensive.

@tatayerick8507 3 года назад

i just watched this video and im late....the caliper is not anymore available

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

Thanks, I did not know. Will look if I can find some new calipers.

@anthonybowyer1874 3 года назад

Great video Dennis; your channel is one of the best woodworking channels on RU-vid. I look forward to more great videos in 2021.

@americannumber2 3 года назад

I brought directly from taobao China. Cost me $40 but plus shipping $20 with a few another stuff

@Andy-jr9ho 3 года назад

Accuracy at the level of 0.01mm for woodworking? Seems exagerated.

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

I agree. Like i said in the video, I bought it so i can test products.

@MINGLE2008 3 года назад

Thanks for the interesting videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Stay safe.

@markarmstrong2592 3 года назад

Thanks again Dennis for the video you and your family have a nice Christmas and Happy New Year

@herloncastillon6403 3 года назад

Hello sir! Can you give the link of that caliper 1? Cause the link there is not found. Thanks in advance sir!

@HookedonWood 3 года назад

It should work again now

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