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04-12-2008, 03:31 PM
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Laser Guided Tools
Some folks like lasers, some don't. Some folks find that they can work with greater accuracy if they have a tool that provides a laser line to aim their cut.
I was in Harbor Freight yesterday and found a terrific offering in the 'laser-guided-cutting-tool' department. It is a... with a laser on the handle... you better sit down first... pair of scissors.
Ray
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I cut that board twice and it's STILL too short.
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04-12-2008, 04:50 PM
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Name: Jimmy Coull
City: Clayton
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
Originally Posted by Ray Martin
Some folks like lasers, some don't. Some folks find that they can work with greater accuracy if they have a tool that provides a laser line to aim their cut.
I was in Harbor Freight yesterday and found a terrific offering in the 'laser-guided-cutting-tool' department. It is a... with a laser on the handle... you better sit down first... pair of scissors.
Ray
I saw them in a HF ad and showed it to my wife, She thought it was a good idea  . I've got to keep her away from HF and infomercials  .
Jimmy 
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I only buy what I need now, not what I want..... except for lumber !
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04-12-2008, 06:28 PM
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
Now ain't that just handy, and only $9.99 batteries included (with a charge optional).
Dave
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself" 
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
--Dr. Seuss
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04-12-2008, 10:35 PM
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
I was in HF today, and noticed that these and the router bit sets were "after" the registers. Must cut down pn impulse purchases .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)")
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04-12-2008, 10:41 PM
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
I saw something about those a few months ago. I can understand having a laser on something that is designed to cut straight, like a miter or circular saw, but scissors? If you can't cut a straight line with scissors, you probably need some help.
Trent
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The ability to do woodworking no longer available in Bud Light. 
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04-12-2008, 11:31 PM
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Senior Moderator
Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
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Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile
Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself"
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
--Dr. Seuss
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04-12-2008, 11:50 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Trent Mason
City: Wrightsville Beach
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
Originally Posted by DaveO
Oops, sorry Dave. I meant, for grown ups. As for a support group, that would be a fun ww'ing class/demo. "How to cut a straight line with scissors."
Trent
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"flight of the sea birds, scattered like lost words......"
The ability to do woodworking no longer available in Bud Light.
"We should never separate the lives we live
from the words we speak."
— Paul Wellstone
Trying to rent this space, one post at a time.
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04-13-2008, 09:04 AM
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Name: Jon Todd
City: Pfafftown
State: NC
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
Should I merge this thread with the one from last February ?
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/s...light=scissors
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04-13-2008, 09:24 AM
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Name: Dennis Reynolds
City: Ivan's Corner (Monroe)
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
It's actually not a bad idea! If you've ever tried cutting a straight line on something you can't put a mark on, it would help you get there. I just don't think much of the source with all the comments on here thus far on other threads about dead batteries in new tools. Got an auto darkening welding helmet from them some time back. It didn't work.......ouch!  Like finding out the airbag in you car is a dud - only one way to know & it'll hurt if it is. |
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04-13-2008, 09:36 AM
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Moderator
Name: Ray
City: Raleigh
State: NC
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
I'm going back out there (to HF) to shop for a gasoline powered turtleneck sweater.
Ray
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I cut that board twice and it's STILL too short.
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04-13-2008, 10:08 AM
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Name: Reggie
City: Albemarle
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
The older I get, the more I appreciate those "little things" like a nice sharp, red line across the board I'm getting ready to cut. I've been known to miss a pencil mark and that causes problems later on. 
I also like the light on the PS-20 Bosch Drill Driver.
jm2cw
Have a great Sunday!
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04-13-2008, 11:05 AM
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This Space for rent
Name: Jimmy Coull
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
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Age: 49
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
Originally Posted by Gotcha6
Got an auto darkening welding helmet from them some time back. It didn't work.......ouch! Like finding out the airbag in you car is a dud - only one way to know & it'll hurt if it is.
Dennis,
I'll bet that hurt, I've been looking at those helmets for a while and have been scared to buy the cheap ones, now I won't.
Jimmy
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Jimmy
"There are no strangers here, only friends that haven't met"
I only buy what I need now, not what I want..... except for lumber !
Remember: Support your local Sawyers and Kiln Operators.
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04-13-2008, 12:36 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Trent Mason
City: Wrightsville Beach
State: NC
County: New Hanover
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Age: 28
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
__________________
"flight of the sea birds, scattered like lost words......"
The ability to do woodworking no longer available in Bud Light.
"We should never separate the lives we live
from the words we speak."
— Paul Wellstone
Trying to rent this space, one post at a time.
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04-13-2008, 01:13 PM
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Moderator
Advisory Panel
Name: Cathy Skipper
City: Forest City
State: NC
County: Rutherford
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 53
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Re: Laser Guided Tools
Originally Posted by wtf21
Oops, sorry Dave. I meant, for grown ups. As for a support group, that would be a fun WWing class/demo. "How to cut a straight line with scissors."
Trent
I feel obiged to inform you that there is (or at least should be) an adult class for cutting straight lines with scissors, especially since you are usually cutting without any point of reference.
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