I was going to comment on how it was an interesting choice to have the workshop saw sounds in the background whilst you were talking - until the video finished and I realised I was just playing a video in the background 🙃Great content (despite my workshop sounds backing track), thanks for sharing!
The Plunge Saw Dust Cover and Depth Stop Indicator arrived today safe and sound. Will be putting them on a brand new Makita SP6000J that i got today. Thanks for the quick delivery. (Simon in Bromley) Cheers.
I either bought the blade case cover as a spare part, or purchased a 'spares or repair' saw from eBay for no more than £20. Then it's a case of measuring and modelling the covers. There are saws I'm still on the lookout for, and the DeWalt cover needs refining because, worldwide, DeWalt have very poor tollerances in their casting. But it's worked okay. To be honest 95% of all the covers I sell are for Festool TS55 and Makita's corded and battery saws. Anyway thanks.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thank you! Interesting about most sales being makita and Festool, but not surprised. I just designed one for my makita and want to do exactly what you did. But I may stick with Festool and not worry about the others
Hi Karl, good to see you. I’ve missed your videos. I had to check it wasn’t me! I bought your cover for the battery powered Makita plunge saw and wouldn’t be without it now. Fine sawdust is such a health hazard for lung cancer and oak is even carcinogenic. Anything we can do to reduce inhaling it has to be a good investment. Working in a clean workshop is also good. You changed the bag in the shop vac to a clean one and I was expecting a comparison weighing. Keep up the good work.
Hi Christian, I practiced this test a while ago with a view of being quite scientific about it. It's actually pretty hard to measure this stuff on the bench or in the vac. The clean bag relates something I learned in preparing for another video about dust extraction. I just wanted the most airflow and suction I could get. But interestingly 5 cuts results in 11mm of plywood being turned into dust. Anyway thanks for the comment.
Hi I bought the version of the cover for my makita plunge saw its brilliant thank you very much for making these will recommend them to everyone I know in the trade.
I ordered it 4 weeks ago because of a recommendation of Keith from ragnbone and i really love this little Peace of plastic. 👍 Nice greetings from Austria
Hi Bernhard - I'm glad you like them. They've been a huge success and I've been surprised by the demand for them - especially these. Austria - such a lovely country I can't wait to be able to travel out that way again.
I have watched a few of your videos today and found the content, style and tone very useful and enjoyable. A well deserved "subscribed" from me :) looking forward to watching more from you!
Hi Karl, I just received my Makita Makita XPS01PTJ 36V track saw and curious if you make a cover (teal) for it. I see other Makita 36V cordless tack saw model numbers but not mine. TY
James - yes I do. I see the problem though because it would appear that Makita sell the battery globally under a variety of similar product numbers. I've updated the listing on my website to include yours. Your saw is essentially identical to the DSP600Z or XSP01Z saw - the case is the same part. An yes, on my website I have the cover in teal.
Hi Karl. Did you ever get around to making a dust cover for the Erbauer saw? I couldn't see it on the store... Tbh I have a 3D printer so I should make one myself, but why reinvent the wheel?
Hi - I've made a couple of prototype covers but didn't really get around to finishing them. Focus switch from trying to get them made for each make of saw to making the Festool and Makita ones better. I've made a note and will see if I can send you over the model for you to print yourself when I get home from holiday in a week or two.
No they're not. In the case of the waste-side jigs the invention and design are registered in the UK and protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patent Act. and the only way you can get a hold of the Original Waste Side Jigs(R) is via my website or via Etsy. I do have plans to release them as downloadable STLs and 3MFs but I'm just waiting for the licences to be approved by my patent lawyer. As for the covers, there are plenty already on thingiverse and having gone to great lengths to create versions from scratch that fit properly and look way better again I'm only offering them as purchased products. To be honest, as the creator of an original product/invention Thingiverse is a lawless wild west where everyone feels they have the right to infringe design copyright and the platform (which is not properly supported by MakerBot) doesn't respond promptly to claims; and they don't do an effective job of protecting anything released under creative commons either. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge support of Open Hardware and Open Source and have dozens of designs with CC licences; however I avoid platforms like Thingiverse.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop ah ok, that's a shame. I really like the idea of people coming up with little quite specific things that you can then print yourself and use. It was the original idea of the maker scene imho. But as soon as money becomes involved it all goes to sh*t again unfortunately. I totally get your reasoning but at the same time it's not going to help the scene if all makers out there start hiring copyright lawyers only to ensure that no one is going to be able to copy their designs (which China will ignore anyway). If someone would copy your designs (which needs to happen to begin with) they'd still not have the rep, the youtube channel, the referrals, the webshop. Who cares if they would sell a dozen of their copies anyway. But anyway, too bad, would've been nice to actually use my printer again. Guess I might design them myself then (don't worry, won't post).
Hi Karl, bought the Makita cordless versions from you as well as the depth stop device and all I can say, is very pleased with both of them. So big thanks for that and thoroughly recommended 👍. Out of interest in the video I notice you have a Axminster Craft 100mm cyclone. Just wondering if you found it any good as looking at one for my CamVac twin motor dust extraction set up. Difficult to get hold of 100 mm cyclones so was happy when saw it on Acministers website for a reasonable price compared to getting one from the US. 😀
Hi Mark - thanks so much for the feedback. I'm glad you liked the items you bought from me. With regards the cyclone - I've had it working on my 100mm CamVac twin motor extractor and my Record Power CX2500 chip extractor and found it to be pretty efficient at removing all but the tiniest amount of dust from my tools. As I've shifted my workshop around a few times in the 6 months I'm still thinking about where to install it permanently and I think it will serve the camvac rather than the chip extractor which only use with the planer/thicknesser. I've no complaints other than you don't get any seals or accessories when you buy just the cyclone. But then the price is pretty favourable and competitive against smaller Dust Commanders (I also have the XL of that). I do have a project which I plan to video which will look at it in more detail.
Thanks - I don't know about the Scheppach I've been lucky to be able to blade covers for the saws and I'm looking for a spares or repair PL55. If one comes up I'll certainly make one. Thanks for the comment.
Paul - not yet. It's been a busy end to the tax year and I've had to take a couple of weeks out due to COVID. But I hope to have the work complete over the next 10 days. I'll let you know when I'm done.
I recently bought Dewalt (2.2mm) waste side jigs from you and would have loved a nice yellow cover but none on your website I could see! I presumed you had a thing against them 😞
Far from it. The issue I had and am still looking to resolve is that the case on the DeWalt saw has a very inconsistent casting which had made it difficult to make covers that fit properly. Since the item is so close to the blade I can't risk a failure to result in an injury. I'm working on a new design which works better but until then I've temporarily taken them off sale.
Hi again Karl, I’ve just had a thought!! Would it be feasible do you think to make and sell a set of various size covers per saw for the large arcing gap on the other side of the saw say for common saw depths? ie 5mm, 10mm 18m. If the spacer was inserted after the blade depth was adjusted at least part of the gap from the bottom up would be covered. Currently I use masking tape. If you did your own test with and without tape there you could assess the merits. Best wishes.
Christian - the inside of the saw is a curious problem and what you've suggested would probably work. I've watched my video a few times and reflected on what I said. The dust collection was pretty acceptable before hand and better afterwards. I might try with that covered too when I'm out there in the week.
I'm not sure why you'd need a hole, the covers pop on and off with ease. It's the air-flow you're trying to preserve getting as much air from the blade itself. Some of the best covers other people make have small openings to help fit them and I doubt they make much of a difference.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thank you 👍 I looked recently but didn't find anything. Tomatoes on the eyes 😂 Placed the order! Already got this great product for my Bosch tracksaw 👌
Anything new has been delayed due to a particularly serious life event. I've loads of things filmed and part edited, but my attention is elsewhere at the moment. Sorry, but thanks for asking.
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I was going to comment on how it was an interesting choice to have the workshop saw sounds in the background whilst you were talking - until the video finished and I realised I was just playing a video in the background 🙃Great content (despite my workshop sounds backing track), thanks for sharing!
@@huwwilliams4122 you’re welcome.
Yep, I’ll be getting a makita soon so I’ll be ordering !
I love my Makita saw. But thanks for the comment and supporting a small business. Karl.
Love both the port cover, and the Kerf guides. My Frog tape cover and my home mad jig are long gone. Thanks for a great bit of kit.
Hi Warren - thanks for the comment and I'm pleased to hear you love my stuff.
The Plunge Saw Dust Cover and Depth Stop Indicator arrived today safe and sound. Will be putting them on a brand new Makita SP6000J that i got today. Thanks for the quick delivery. (Simon in Bromley) Cheers.
I'm really pleased they've come Simon. And you're welcome.
Awesome design. How did you get all the saw covers for the various brands?
I either bought the blade case cover as a spare part, or purchased a 'spares or repair' saw from eBay for no more than £20. Then it's a case of measuring and modelling the covers. There are saws I'm still on the lookout for, and the DeWalt cover needs refining because, worldwide, DeWalt have very poor tollerances in their casting. But it's worked okay. To be honest 95% of all the covers I sell are for Festool TS55 and Makita's corded and battery saws.
Anyway thanks.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thank you! Interesting about most sales being makita and Festool, but not surprised. I just designed one for my makita and want to do exactly what you did. But I may stick with Festool and not worry about the others
Hi Karl, playing catch-up on your latest guides. Very nice thank you. Cheers to you and yours.
Cheers. One more to go... And to you and yours too.
I bought the Bosch version a few weeks back (along with some vacuum hose clips and the Kerf Guides) and love them all! Thanks again for making these!
Thanks Kevin.
Hi Karl, good to see you. I’ve missed your videos. I had to check it wasn’t me! I bought your cover for the battery powered Makita plunge saw and wouldn’t be without it now. Fine sawdust is such a health hazard for lung cancer and oak is even carcinogenic. Anything we can do to reduce inhaling it has to be a good investment. Working in a clean workshop is also good. You changed the bag in the shop vac to a clean one and I was expecting a comparison weighing. Keep up the good work.
Hi Christian, I practiced this test a while ago with a view of being quite scientific about it. It's actually pretty hard to measure this stuff on the bench or in the vac. The clean bag relates something I learned in preparing for another video about dust extraction. I just wanted the most airflow and suction I could get. But interestingly 5 cuts results in 11mm of plywood being turned into dust. Anyway thanks for the comment.
Hi I bought the version of the cover for my makita plunge saw its brilliant thank you very much for making these will recommend them to everyone I know in the trade.
Thanks so much for the lovely comment Lee.
I ordered it 4 weeks ago because of a recommendation of Keith from ragnbone and i really love this little Peace of plastic. 👍 Nice greetings from Austria
Hi Bernhard - I'm glad you like them. They've been a huge success and I've been surprised by the demand for them - especially these. Austria - such a lovely country I can't wait to be able to travel out that way again.
I have watched a few of your videos today and found the content, style and tone very useful and enjoyable. A well deserved "subscribed" from me :) looking forward to watching more from you!
Thank-you Steven.
Got my cover and it spot on! Tape works fine but your covers add a touch of elegance I would say 👌
Ah thanks for the comment. I'm really happy to hear that.
Hi Karl, I just received my Makita Makita XPS01PTJ 36V track saw and curious if you make a cover (teal) for it. I see other Makita 36V cordless tack saw model numbers but not mine.
TY
James - yes I do. I see the problem though because it would appear that Makita sell the battery globally under a variety of similar product numbers. I've updated the listing on my website to include yours. Your saw is essentially identical to the DSP600Z or XSP01Z saw - the case is the same part.
An yes, on my website I have the cover in teal.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thank You.
Hi Karl. Did you ever get around to making a dust cover for the Erbauer saw? I couldn't see it on the store...
Tbh I have a 3D printer so I should make one myself, but why reinvent the wheel?
Hi - I've made a couple of prototype covers but didn't really get around to finishing them. Focus switch from trying to get them made for each make of saw to making the Festool and Makita ones better. I've made a note and will see if I can send you over the model for you to print yourself when I get home from holiday in a week or two.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Brilliant, thank you 😃
Went out to Thingiverse hoping to find your dust cover and waste side jig there, but couldn't find them? Are these not published?
No they're not. In the case of the waste-side jigs the invention and design are registered in the UK and protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patent Act. and the only way you can get a hold of the Original Waste Side Jigs(R) is via my website or via Etsy. I do have plans to release them as downloadable STLs and 3MFs but I'm just waiting for the licences to be approved by my patent lawyer. As for the covers, there are plenty already on thingiverse and having gone to great lengths to create versions from scratch that fit properly and look way better again I'm only offering them as purchased products.
To be honest, as the creator of an original product/invention Thingiverse is a lawless wild west where everyone feels they have the right to infringe design copyright and the platform (which is not properly supported by MakerBot) doesn't respond promptly to claims; and they don't do an effective job of protecting anything released under creative commons either. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge support of Open Hardware and Open Source and have dozens of designs with CC licences; however I avoid platforms like Thingiverse.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop ah ok, that's a shame. I really like the idea of people coming up with little quite specific things that you can then print yourself and use. It was the original idea of the maker scene imho. But as soon as money becomes involved it all goes to sh*t again unfortunately. I totally get your reasoning but at the same time it's not going to help the scene if all makers out there start hiring copyright lawyers only to ensure that no one is going to be able to copy their designs (which China will ignore anyway). If someone would copy your designs (which needs to happen to begin with) they'd still not have the rep, the youtube channel, the referrals, the webshop. Who cares if they would sell a dozen of their copies anyway. But anyway, too bad, would've been nice to actually use my printer again. Guess I might design them myself then (don't worry, won't post).
Hi Karl, bought the Makita cordless versions from you as well as the depth stop device and all I can say, is very pleased with both of them. So big thanks for that and thoroughly recommended 👍. Out of interest in the video I notice you have a Axminster Craft 100mm cyclone. Just wondering if you found it any good as looking at one for my CamVac twin motor dust extraction set up. Difficult to get hold of 100 mm cyclones so was happy when saw it on Acministers website for a reasonable price compared to getting one from the US. 😀
Hi Mark - thanks so much for the feedback. I'm glad you liked the items you bought from me.
With regards the cyclone - I've had it working on my 100mm CamVac twin motor extractor and my Record Power CX2500 chip extractor and found it to be pretty efficient at removing all but the tiniest amount of dust from my tools. As I've shifted my workshop around a few times in the 6 months I'm still thinking about where to install it permanently and I think it will serve the camvac rather than the chip extractor which only use with the planer/thicknesser. I've no complaints other than you don't get any seals or accessories when you buy just the cyclone. But then the price is pretty favourable and competitive against smaller Dust Commanders (I also have the XL of that).
I do have a project which I plan to video which will look at it in more detail.
Great idea for a video! Haven't seen it yet but I'm already excited
Didn't disappoint!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Hope you like it!
Hi Karl, I use the Work zone track saw, (Scheppach PL55). Have you got plans for that one yet? I'm using Gaffa tape for now. Great video!
Thanks - I don't know about the Scheppach I've been lucky to be able to blade covers for the saws and I'm looking for a spares or repair PL55. If one comes up I'll certainly make one. Thanks for the comment.
hi karl another brill video and a very good idea you have lol
Glad you enjoyed it
Have you started manufacturing the port cover for the Erbauer yet? Couldn't see it on the website.
Paul - not yet. It's been a busy end to the tax year and I've had to take a couple of weeks out due to COVID. But I hope to have the work complete over the next 10 days. I'll let you know when I'm done.
Thanks Karl, I'm using gaffer tape at the moment! Hope you are fully recovered.
Any joy on this yet Karl? That gaffer tape is wearing out!
I recently bought Dewalt (2.2mm) waste side jigs from you and would have loved a nice yellow cover but none on your website I could see! I presumed you had a thing against them 😞
Far from it. The issue I had and am still looking to resolve is that the case on the DeWalt saw has a very inconsistent casting which had made it difficult to make covers that fit properly. Since the item is so close to the blade I can't risk a failure to result in an injury. I'm working on a new design which works better but until then I've temporarily taken them off sale.
Hi again Karl, I’ve just had a thought!! Would it be feasible do you think to make and sell a set of various size covers per saw for the large arcing gap on the other side of the saw say for common saw depths? ie 5mm, 10mm 18m. If the spacer was inserted after the blade depth was adjusted at least part of the gap from the bottom up would be covered. Currently I use masking tape. If you did your own test with and without tape there you could assess the merits. Best wishes.
Christian - the inside of the saw is a curious problem and what you've suggested would probably work. I've watched my video a few times and reflected on what I said. The dust collection was pretty acceptable before hand and better afterwards. I might try with that covered too when I'm out there in the week.
Great idea. Would a small hole or holes in cover make any difference to suction?
I'm not sure why you'd need a hole, the covers pop on and off with ease. It's the air-flow you're trying to preserve getting as much air from the blade itself. Some of the best covers other people make have small openings to help fit them and I doubt they make much of a difference.
Great video 👍🇦🇺
thanks Brendan.
Will this be available for the Milwaukee track saw?
@@Micha_Ba you’ll find the Milwaukee cover on my website: www.strawbyte.com/merchandise/p/plunge-saw-dust-cover-for-milwaukee
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thank you 👍 I looked recently but didn't find anything. Tomatoes on the eyes 😂
Placed the order!
Already got this great product for my Bosch tracksaw 👌
@@Micha_Ba Thanks for the feedback.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop sorry, forgot....
Great fast delivery 👍👍👍
@Micha_Ba thanks for letting me know.
Um interesting Karl, Stay Safe Mate !!!.
Sure will Brian.
Brilliant.👍
Thanks Norman.
You have to wonder why the saw manufacturers don't provide dust port covers. Or at least make the arbor port smaller
It's something I've wondered too.
You should charge double for the Festool ones. ;-}
😀
hi are you ok ??
Hi Bob - yes I'm well - thanks for asking.
hi ok thats good news, you'ii like the new Bond movie i'll just have to wait till i get another video .Take care....
I'll see what I can do about getting another riveting video up on the channel soon...
Where's the new content? 🤔
Anything new has been delayed due to a particularly serious life event. I've loads of things filmed and part edited, but my attention is elsewhere at the moment. Sorry, but thanks for asking.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop then I wish you / family well and await the notification bell. Peace ✌️