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Say Goodbye to Snow Blowing in the Dark with THIS DIY LED Light Bar!
Tired of snow blowing in the dark? Check out this DIY LED light bar project to make your snow blowing experience easier and safer! This battery-operated setup uses a power tool battery that you already own and can be easily added to any snowblower for better visibility in low-light conditions. Say goodbye to snow blowing in the dark with this simple and effective solution!
➤Tools/Supplies Used (affiliate*):
Milwaukee Battery Adapter: amzn.to/4eXBtFt
Dewalt Battery Adapter: amzn.to/3D5E7eI
Ridgid Battery Adapter: amzn.to/4gwkDyH
Rocker Switch: amzn.to/3B8TuT8
LED Light Bar: amzn.to/3OwTxeC
Flood / Spot Light Combo (used on my lawn tractor and work great): amzn.to/3B9811m
Volt Meter: amzn.to/4gaO7So
Heat Shrink Wire Connectors: amzn.to/49fghJC
Heat Shrink: amzn.to/4eUvy3Q
Wire Stripper/ Crimper Tools: amzn.to/4fOspnm
➤Chapters
00:00 Intro
0:25 Problems with snowblowers that have lights by the controls
1:18 What you'll need for this project
3:04 Installing the LED light bar on the snowblower
4:16 Prep location for the Switch and Volt Meter
5:09 How to make the wiring harness starting with the battery adapter
7:05 How low can your battery voltage go before ruining your battery
9:55 Finish the wiring harness with wires leading to LED light
13:13 Install switch, volt meter, and wiring harness to snowblower
15:18 Simple connection to LED light for easy disconnect when needed
17:18 Does the Battery operated light work? How bright is it...it's insane!
18:20 How long will the battery last...I put it to the test! This was shocking to me.
19:08 Outro...meet my pup...watch another video
➤ I love coffee! If you'd like to say "Thank You", you can buy me a coffee at the link below. I appreciate you and all support given
www.buymeacoffee.com/dellsdiy
*DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase a product using one of these links, I may receive a small commission but with no additional cost to you.
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The DIY Solution to Your Cluttered Desktop
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Compact, versatile, and stylish adjustable wood desktop organizer that adds multilevel organization to any workspace. This project can be built in a single day using minimal tools and is the perfect beginner woodworking project. This shelf can expand up to 31 inches long or be collapsed to roughly 16 inches long. This shelf is perfect for small spaces including dorm rooms, desktops, and kitchen...
Is This the Ultimate Small Workshop Dust Collection System?
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After adding a jointer and a thickness planer to my workshop, I quickly realized I was going to need a bigger more powerful two stage dust collection system to handle the larger chips and increased volume of chips from those tools. I needed an affordable solution and it had to be a small footprint as floor space is limited. My solution was the @rockler 1250 CFM wall mount dust collector paired ...
Transform Your Workshop Storage with a DIY French Cleat Wall
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Who doesn't love an organized space, whether a workshop or part of your home? Join me in this journey of organizing my disaster of a workshop starting with this French Cleat storage wall. Easily maximize your space and add a bit of style as I guide you step-by-step through creating this versatile storage solution. The flexibility of a french cleat wall is unmatched and I review the different us...
A Comprehensive Guide: Table Saw Clear-Cut Stock Guides
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A Comprehensive Guide: Table Saw Clear-Cut Stock Guides
Boost Your Efficiency with DIY Pocket Hole Jig Workstation
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Boost Your Efficiency with DIY Pocket Hole Jig Workstation
Warning: Don't Buy a Router Table Without Watching This First
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DIY Tapered Cedar Planters For Beginners
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DIY Tapered Cedar Planters For Beginners
The Ultimate Rust Removal & Tool Protection Method
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The Ultimate Rust Removal & Tool Protection Method
Add Character To Any Picture With A Two Piece Wood Frame
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Add Character To Any Picture With A Two Piece Wood Frame
STOP Inhaling Dust! Build a MIND-BLOWING Mobile Dust Collection Cart
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STOP Inhaling Dust! Build a MIND-BLOWING Mobile Dust Collection Cart
Crack the Code: DIY Techniques Revealed in Glass Cutting Mastery!
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Crack the Code: DIY Techniques Revealed in Glass Cutting Mastery!
Restore, Protect, AND Change the Color of a Hot Tub Cover? Really?!
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Restore, Protect, AND Change the Color of a Hot Tub Cover? Really?!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @JaCk-bj6hs
    @JaCk-bj6hs 2 дні тому

    83 years young. Finally getting started in my shop. Started buying tools in the 90's one at a time. (had to work each into the budget). Now almost all my tools are new (slightly used, if at al). I bought the plans, watched the video three times and will start gathering everything. This will be a bit more than the "rustic" birdhouses I've done so far. Thanks for making the plans and the video. Oh yeah, South Georgia, almost to Florida

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 дні тому

      Welcome to my channel! I’m so happy you like the video and thank you for purchasing the plans! If you have any questions while building them don’t hesitate to reach out

  • @StratOvation
    @StratOvation 7 днів тому

    Nice set up and great video! I'm in the midst of collecting the components for a very similar install. I did get a chuckle out of the 5000 Kg label on the Naproxen tub, that 30 gallon tub wouldn't hold 5000 KG of solid lead, much less a micronized Rx powder, I'm guessing it is actually grams vs. Kg. 🙂

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 7 днів тому

      lol, yeah I think 5000kg is something like 11,000 pounds or about two pickup trucks. I think the cyclone is onsale in my links in the description…at least it was last week. Overall it’s a fantastic system

  • @dusty1923
    @dusty1923 13 днів тому

    Uk complete beginner here love the video

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 13 днів тому

      Thanks for tuning in! I’ve got a bunch of beginner workshop videos and projects coming as well.

  • @Warlord-MensGroomingEssentials
    @Warlord-MensGroomingEssentials 14 днів тому

    Purchased your plans and built this. Fantastic! Thanks!

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 14 днів тому

      Thank you for purchasing the plans and telling me about your experience!! So happy you liked the finished product!

  • @JEEPLIFE121
    @JEEPLIFE121 19 днів тому

    Great job, I'm going to build one very similar to your's, I'm going to add dividers to make bins for the screw

  • @laurielyon7740
    @laurielyon7740 20 днів тому

    Nice job! And decent music, too! So many presenters mistakenly think their viewers are OK with the ear-splitting rock music they use. I quickly exit, never to return. Those people need to grow up…….as you have. Again….nice project.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 20 днів тому

      Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the music I chose. I do use rick music too sometimes so hopefully you decide to come back!😊

  • @shermannewman306
    @shermannewman306 22 дні тому

    I live in Las Vegas Nevada I love your video

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 21 день тому

      Thank you 🙌🏻

  • @JosePerez-fq1oz
    @JosePerez-fq1oz 22 дні тому

    I would add to it from my personal experience, applying the blade backwards and burning your wood. As a new DIY and avid tool guy this bothered to the simple mistake of applying the blade incorrectly!! Great tip on the guard!

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 22 дні тому

      I can’t say I’ve done the backward blade but I wouldn’t rule it out lol🤣

  • @raminybhatti5740
    @raminybhatti5740 23 дні тому

    Amazing! Could you provide the exact measurements of the wooden piece you made? Or are the measurements what you showed on the calipers?

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 23 дні тому

      Hi, those are the exact dimensions shown on the calipers, at least for my rail.

    • @raminybhatti5740
      @raminybhatti5740 23 дні тому

      @dellsdiy Thanks! I have the Makita rail connectors. Do you think they will do the same job as the wood, or would the saw move around too much when trying to cut the rubber strip?

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 23 дні тому

      If you have two rails and the rail connectors you don’t need this trick at all. You would just need to start the saw a foot or so on the rail, stop the saw a foot or so before the end of the second rail, and then change the connectors to the other sides so the uncut sections on the two tracks are in the middle. Then cut the middle section.

    • @raminybhatti5740
      @raminybhatti5740 23 дні тому

      @dellsdiy Unfortunately I only have a single 1.5 metre rail. I don't want to buy another shorter rail just to cut the splinter guard on my 1.5 metre rail. But I do have the connectors. That's why I was wondering whether the connectors by themselves can stabilise the saw when making the end cuts on the 1.5 metre rail. Thanks again.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 23 дні тому

      Hmm, I’m not sure if the connectors would work. I’m assuming they would not because they go inside the slot and the saw rides on the outside of the slot

  • @roogermoore1
    @roogermoore1 23 дні тому

    Use a bicycle headlight. This is a major production

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 23 дні тому

      I appreciate your perspective. Thanks

    • @drewmacdermott897
      @drewmacdermott897 22 дні тому

      how would you recommend attaching a bicycle headlight?

    • @roogermoore1
      @roogermoore1 22 дні тому

      It has a locking clamp that can fit on many parts of the snow blower, including the cross beam

  • @richardfredenburg5619
    @richardfredenburg5619 24 дні тому

    Nice planters Rich from Schenectady Upstate NY

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 24 дні тому

      Thank you! I have family in Syracuse

  • @Colorado-Tinkering
    @Colorado-Tinkering 24 дні тому

    Fantastic video. Will use to install mine. (Plus I’m upgrading to the mag-switch mounting option) Thank you

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 24 дні тому

      Thank you! I like the mag switch option as well. I’ll be doing that if I upgrade my tablesaw

  • @nowayjose20
    @nowayjose20 25 днів тому

    Dang, just got a track saw for Christmas and haven't set it up yet. Thanks for this tip, otherwise I would have ruined it ha.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 24 дні тому

      Glad the video was helpful, have fun with your new saw! The track saw has become my favorite tool in my shop!

  • @theoriginalwoodchuck
    @theoriginalwoodchuck 27 днів тому

    Nice tip!

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 27 днів тому

      Thank you, and tanks for watching!

  • @dmmflys
    @dmmflys 28 днів тому

    Awesome tip!

  • @lyndonashton1893
    @lyndonashton1893 Місяць тому

    Hi very interesting will give it a go later.Lyndon Hamilton N Z

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching and good luck with the build!!

  • @clemmcguinness1087
    @clemmcguinness1087 Місяць тому

    Subbed from Finaghy Northern Ireland. Thanks 😊

  • @tommycat904
    @tommycat904 Місяць тому

    Great job

  • @tommycat904
    @tommycat904 Місяць тому

    Brantford, on

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching up there!

  • @alieverett5895
    @alieverett5895 Місяць тому

    Great theory but a waste of time! The percentage loss of airflow is massive -I’ve tried a 100mm cyclone and have gone back to bags On the other hand I’ve used cyclone on a 63mm vacuum system that really works Can’t help think this is just another useless thing to sell people

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      By far the best dust collection I’ve ever used. The bag at the bottom of the filter has never been emptied and there’s less than 1/4” of fine sawdust in there. I’ve emptied the 30 gal container maybe 20 times. Maybe it’s not the best solution for a huge shop with 100 ft runs in all directions but for a small shop, there’s no need for anything bigger in my opinion

    • @alieverett5895
      @alieverett5895 Місяць тому

      @ my point is that insertion loss of using a cyclone makes the suction loss a problem no one ever mentions that

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      I have zero issues with lack of suction

    • @alieverett5895
      @alieverett5895 Місяць тому

      @@dellsdiy great -crack on then mate

  • @clutions
    @clutions Місяць тому

    Nice job Del, Looking good!

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Thank you! Thanks for watching

  • @KenCharlesTheGreat
    @KenCharlesTheGreat Місяць тому

    Good tip, I've never liked using the splinter guard to line up my cuts, I register the backside of the track, taking into account the offset to the blade.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Thanks for your comment! It’s great hear how others use the same tools

  • @JakubSK
    @JakubSK Місяць тому

    What an awful song😂

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @robineverett5372
    @robineverett5372 Місяць тому

    That was a great video.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Delboydunno
    @Delboydunno Місяць тому

    Why would it have to leave the track though? There should be plenty of track to keep the saw straight once the front of the blade cuts through the end of the rubber right? And to start you should plunge into the rubber in a position where the tool is tight on the track

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      It’s not about the saw leaving the track when actually using the saw. It’s about cutting the splinter guard during its first cut which then trims the sliver guard to exactly the point where the blade will make its cuts ever time after. This is used for aligning the rail to your cut measurement lines on your plywood. If you trim the sliver guard on the very first cut and leave the track (which you have to in order to cut the sliver guard ). You would screw up the guard when the saw left the track. Then you can’t use the guard to align the track

  • @MIGHTYX2010
    @MIGHTYX2010 Місяць тому

    Seems futile 😮 You do all that work to make sure it's cut straight and then the minute you use it without the additional guide you are going to wind up cutting the corners so it's pointless 😢

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      It’s for alignment when cutting long cuts like plywood but not to where you would actually cut off of the track

  • @TheBeatenPaths
    @TheBeatenPaths Місяць тому

    Great video!! Keep some Fluid Film sprayed on your mounting bolts and electrical connections.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Great advice, thanks for that and thanks for watching!

  • @netgod3com-FUYouTube
    @netgod3com-FUYouTube Місяць тому

    Another thing you can do it purchase a can of dielectric grease and fill the female spade connectors, the metal will still make contact and the grease will keep the water out. Edit: I made my comment before 13:46 . Another thing for anyone else following this is to polarize the connectors by putting a male and female on each side, IE male on negative and female on positive on the battery side , with female on negative and male on positive on the LED light bar side, foolproof connection even in the dark. Great minds...

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      I love the idea of the male and female connectors on the LED light wires so they can never get mixed up...great idea!! Thanks

    • @netgod3com-FUYouTube
      @netgod3com-FUYouTube Місяць тому

      @@dellsdiy It is a notion from my early years working is a car stereo store and from electronics class in high school in trying to idiot proof projects. The only problem is when you idiot proof something, they go and create a better idiot. Another idea would be to use waterproof automotive connectors, more expensive though built for challenging environments, the die electric grease should suffice for this application.

  • @jeeper426
    @jeeper426 Місяць тому

    this kind of setup would also allow you to add extra utility lights to the machine so forward and off the sides if you needed the extra light but as you said, when everything is a blanket of white that should be plenty of output for clearing a drive/path, pretty sweet little addition

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      Absolutely! You can get as crazy as you want with the lights. I thought about adding two small puddle lights that would shine down at my feet so I could see where I was stepping too. Thanks for watching!!

  • @psychedelic-guitar-art
    @psychedelic-guitar-art Місяць тому

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      I hope that means you liked the video lol!

  • @vibekeogtorbenravnsbk6615
    @vibekeogtorbenravnsbk6615 Місяць тому

    But the splinter guard i cut before the saw leaves the track, no need to leave the track at all.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy Місяць тому

      It’s so you can align your cut using the track

  • @laurielyon7740
    @laurielyon7740 2 місяці тому

    That, Sir, was a VERY good presentation. Clear and concise. And although I don’t often care for the presenter’s choice of music, yours was palatable and not a distraction. And because of the entire quality of your clip, I have subscribed. Again……great job. (Also as a courtesy and display of support, I’m happy to send a VERY NASTY note to the plywood manufacturer on your behalf……..😎)

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I’ve toned down the music volume on all of my videos going forward as well to avoid any further possible distraction. That plywood was absolute garbage lol. Thanks for watching and welcome to my channel!

  • @JohnWilkinson-i1k
    @JohnWilkinson-i1k 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your support! Glad you liked the video!

  • @brandonrippeonphoto
    @brandonrippeonphoto 2 місяці тому

    never line up your track using the splinter guard within the last 6” of the track. problem solved

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of one of the key benefits of a tracksaw which is to not need to use a tablesaw all the time?

    • @brandonrippeonphoto
      @brandonrippeonphoto 2 місяці тому

      @ you can still use the full track, but you don’t mark your board at the ends. mark in 6” or so from each end where the splinter guard is the most accurate

  • @vegajacobo3534
    @vegajacobo3534 2 місяці тому

    Watching all this great videos in how to build cedar planters, it makes it wanna start uploading videos on how I built mine platers out of pallets and only using basic tools, I know it’s a different kind of wood but I’m giving a second chance to wood that for others is scrap but for me is free Gold. Keep the good work all you. 👍

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Thank you!! Absolutely upload videos and share your knowledge! It’s a lot of work, way more work than I thought to be honest

    • @vegajacobo3534
      @vegajacobo3534 2 місяці тому

      @ yes I will, is pretty cool how you use all left over board and not scrap them, but check the link below if you ever plan make some out of full boards, or probably you already know, I make one yesterday with whole length boards and it was easy and simple, not much work. ua-cam.com/video/9e9ZMVcc9iY/v-deo.htmlsi=Fbo3tAaIGO9v0SJ-

  • @keith7630
    @keith7630 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a bunch for doing this video. I’ll soon be installing these stock guides on my Delta 36-725 T2.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      You’re welcome! Pretty simple install, you’ll absolutely love them when you’re done!

  • @SharonWhipple-e7o
    @SharonWhipple-e7o 2 місяці тому

    I need one of those leaves bagger helpers

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Grab one at the link in the description before they sell out

  • @robertaessex
    @robertaessex 2 місяці тому

    Good ideas 😊❤

  • @fitmcdeezy8778
    @fitmcdeezy8778 2 місяці тому

    It's good to see people with Down syndrome out here living their best life

  • @eagle1de227
    @eagle1de227 2 місяці тому

    Collecting poop in the yard is as easy as the paper bag trick. Pay me 1$ and i reveal you the secret...

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Perfect, take my money please

  • @benoitgoessens3024
    @benoitgoessens3024 2 місяці тому

    So it is a overprized plastic sheet. Good

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Is $17-20 really overpriced? I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a piece of plastic this large priced less if you could even find something similar in a big box store

    • @benoitgoessens3024
      @benoitgoessens3024 2 місяці тому

      @dellsdiy for a plastic sheet? Yes

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Glad you can find one. Feel free to share a link so others can buy a more affordable plastic sheet. Everybody would appreciate that I think. Thanks!

    • @benoitgoessens3024
      @benoitgoessens3024 2 місяці тому

      @@dellsdiy you could even have a piece of cardboard doing the same thing and i can pick that up for free in every grocery store

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      @@benoitgoessens3024 cardboard won’t spring open and keep the bag tight. They sell corrugated inserts to put in bags as well but those fail within a day. Would love to see the sheet of plastic for less than $10

  • @debracomer6864
    @debracomer6864 2 місяці тому

    Country folk just mow the leaves into little pieces and let them become mulch for the lawn. City folk rake and bag leaves and have the garbage man take them to the landfill.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Sounds like a dig on city folk but really some city folk don’t have the equipment that the country folk use to mulch leaves to tiny pieces unless you want to mom them 30 times.

  • @taffykins2745
    @taffykins2745 2 місяці тому

    Good idea!

  • @--_-_-_-74..
    @--_-_-_-74.. 2 місяці тому

    Leave them on the ground , the bumble bees live in them !

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Hmm never knew that!

  • @sandrajacobs5549
    @sandrajacobs5549 2 місяці тому

    I use my rake and snow shovel together to pick up the leaves then you don't drop as many.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      Good strategy for the pickup but it’s all about the bag collapsing when trying to fill the bag. How do you overcome that obstacle?

  • @DebraCooper-r8w
    @DebraCooper-r8w 2 місяці тому

    Mow the leaves into the lawn.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 2 місяці тому

      I usually do that except when I have loads of leaves that would take hours to cut small enough to break down quickly

  • @kiahenderson6505
    @kiahenderson6505 3 місяці тому

    Information

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 3 місяці тому

      Here is the link! amzn.to/4e9hnYe

    • @marycerullo8455
      @marycerullo8455 3 місяці тому

      @@dellsdiy I just checked Amazon Canada. It’s out of stock and with no restocking time line. I’ll keep my fingers crossed and watch for it or something similar. Thanks for letting me know!

  • @marycerullo8455
    @marycerullo8455 3 місяці тому

    Genius! Now why didn’t I think of this?

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 3 місяці тому

      I know right! Easy solution

    • @marycerullo8455
      @marycerullo8455 3 місяці тому

      @@dellsdiy I also like to repurpose or modify items for other uses. Traditionally an Italian man’s thing to do every January is a cured sausage. During the curing process, the sausage is pressed between pieces of plywood and they use blocks as a weight (it’s a construction thing I guess). So I decided I would start to make my own sausage. So I fashioned a multi level “press” made of plywood, threaded rods, and wing nuts. I control the pressure as the sausage dries and it comes out perfect every time. I also made a cheese press out of two plastic cutting boards purchased at the dollar store. I used the same basic design. I thank my father for treating me like one is his sons.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 3 місяці тому

      I bet that’s an incredible project you have going on when you’re using your tools that you built for this. My Italian grandparents would have sausage and cheese hanging all over the place when they were doing theirs. I unfortunately don’t remember the tools they used though. Pretty awesome!

  • @garryallan824
    @garryallan824 3 місяці тому

    I thought of doing that when I first got my Festool track saw 100 years ago..... Decided not to do it and son of a gun never had the issue. However, it's Festool and they invented the darn thing.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 3 місяці тому

      Yeah those Festools are nice for sure. My splinter guard is still perfect…just need to be careful about not cutting past the track

  • @GentlemanH
    @GentlemanH 3 місяці тому

    Great idea. Thanks.

    • @dellsdiy
      @dellsdiy 3 місяці тому

      You’re welcome!