Nighthawk’s Wishlist

Birthday, Christmas, engagement, house warming, wedding, and just cause presents are all welcome and accepted.  AEG if you want to sponsor me that is cool too… 😀 (just to letting you know)

Some of the tools are low priority as they are more of an upgrade or supplement to what I already have, and will get bought when I actually come to do a job and go bugger I need a… or there is a growing list of smaller jobs that requires such a tool etc… And may I point out this list is actually getting smaller.

TOOLSHED DETAIL BELT AND DISC SANDER

ToolShed Detail Belt and Disc Sander

A very nicely presented 2 in 1 detail sander ideal for the home hobby person or if your in the business of creating arts and crafts etc. Features a 25mm wide belt sander suitable for detail sanding and finishing work, the belt sander has a large 145mm diameter table that can be tilted for different applications. The overall sanding height is 110mm. The disc sander is a 125mm stick on disc with a tilting table up to 45 degrees and a sliding bevel for accuracy.

Powered by a 250-watt motor and fitted with 2 x 45mm dust extraction outlets to connect to a vacuum cleaner.

Specifications
Belt size – 25mm x 762mm
Belt speed – 845m/min
Disc size – 125mm
Disc speed – 2850rpm
Motor – 250 watt
Weight – 8Kg

Power Tools

Charger

 

AEG 18V Dual Port Fast Charger – Retail $199.00 –  https://www.bunnings.co.nz/aeg-18v-dual-port-fast-charger_p6230269

  • Simultaneous charging of 2 batteries
  • Fast charging of 2 x 6.0Ah Pro Lithium batteries in 1 hr
  • 240V AC pass through power outlets
  • USB charging port
  • Overload protection and comprehensive LED light indicator

AEG’s newest charger features 2 x 240V AC pass through power outlets with overload protection plus a USB Charging port for more flexibility on the job site. It offers the fastest charge time in market and can charge 2 x 6.0Ah Batteries simultaneously in 1 Hour.

AEG 550W 200mm Bench Grinder – Retail $199.00 – https://www.bunnings.co.nz/aeg-550w-200mm-bench-grinder_p6230133

  • Powerful 550 watt motor and large 200mm grinding wheels
  • Magnifying eye shield on fine grit wheel for detail sanding
  • Built in work lights illuminate work piece
  • Built in coolant tray
  • Work rests for ease of use

The 550W 200mm Bench Grinder is a powerful, large capacity and trade quality unit with a number of premium features that set it apart from smaller alternatives.

Sitting firmly on any work bench, this grinder features built in work lights ensuring all your projects are visible and clear as you tackle them with a powerful 550 watt motor and a magnifying eye shield for intricate, detailed work.

Hand Tools

INCRA Bend Rules make dual-surface layouts a snap using its corner slots. The INCRA Bend Rule is precisely what you need for layout and measurement along the edge of a board or other work piece. Incra have put micro-fine marking holes at every scale line to instantly locate your sharp pencil point or scribe exactly on target with zero uncertainty and no eye strain! The 90 degrees shape holds it snugly in place while the two scale surfaces let you mark and measure on the top; edge and corners simultaneously! There are even two vertical end scales for drawing precision parallel lines relative to the edge of your work.

Lasers

Makeblock xTool Laserbox Rotary 40W Smart Desktop Laser Engraver & Cutter

40 CO2 Laser

Makeblock xTool Laserbox Rotary 40W Smart Desktop Laser Engraver & Cutter

Best home laser cutter machine for small business.

Best 3D laser cutter for small businesses/hobbyists/designers/DIY-Makers/professionals. Specially designed with education and creation in mind, the Laserbox reimagines and redefines laser performance. The Laserbox utilizes a high-resolution ultra-wide-angle camera together with an AI visual algorithm to bring your creations from idea into reality.

Live Camera Preview
Preview your design and visually position it on the material. The embedded 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera displays a visible working area in real time, ensuring accurate laser cutting or engraving.

Material Recognition
xTool Laserbox can recognize the circular barcode on the official material and automatically set the appropriate parameters for subsequent cutting and engraving.

AI Auto-Focus
xTool Laserbox will initiate auto-focusing, including Visual Identification, material Thickness Settings and Material Recognition, to guarantee high-precision laser results.

Smart Path Planning
xTool Laserbox software can plan the optimal cutting and engraving pathway for each project. Before cutting, Laserbox allows you to preview which paths it has plotted.

Set up in Minutes
Easy installation and ready to use right out of the box. Connect the power cord and turn on the power, you can start creating right away.

Image Extraction
xTool Laserbox can extract the image on any object’s surface for further creation. Just use the Marquee Tool to select the image you like, then use it to make your own design.

Check Progress Easier
xTool Laserbox’s software interface shows the status of your project in real time, as well as the remaining time of the current job.

No Internet Required
Connect laserbox to your computer with a USB cable or network cable. It won’t affect your creation even in a room with a bad internet connection.

Easy Share Like A Printer
Support multiplayer operation online. You can use send works to Laserbox via different computers just like printing documents, no repeated connection required.

Powerful CO2 laser tube
Lightning-fast cutting and engraving speed up to 350mm/s, with a cutting depth of up to 15mms. A pinpoint 0.05mm laser beam, cleanly cuts a wide range of materials.

Rotary Engraving
The rotary accessory attachment unlocks 360° engraving for cylinders from 3mm to 70mm in diameter. Customize a wide range of cylindrical materials with the rotary accessory attachment

Design with a Pen
Directly draw your desired design on paper or directly on Laserbox materials, and get identically beautiful prints. xTool Laserbox recognizes a thick 3mm red color line for cutting and black for engraving automatically.

Job Pauses When Open The Lid
Laserbox stops working at the same time you open the lid, completely safe to use even for children.

Early-warning System
Monitored in real time by collective high-performance sensors, Laserbox has multiple safety notifications, that immediately alert you to issues like overheating and water cooling

Specifications: 

Laser System
Laser Power 40W
Laser Source CO₂ Glass Laser Tube
 Lifespan 6000~8000h
Safety Guard Class I (FDA Certified)
Materials Processing
Max. Cutting Depth 0.59” Basswood
Max. Carving Speed 350mm/s
Carving Precision 0.05mm
Noise Rating ≤70dB
AI Camera Information
Focus Mode AI Visual AF/Material Recognition AF/Material Set-up AF
Camera High-resolution Ultra-wide Camera
Number of Pixels (Effective) 5MP
Visible Area 19.29” x 11.42”
Image Resolution 1000DPI
Positioning AI Visual Positioning (Error range ≤ 5mm)
Working Mode
Cooling Closed-loop self-contained internal liquid cooling system
Air Assist Internal air assist with no external compressor hookup required
Connection / Transmission Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Rotary Device
Rotary engraving diameter 3-70mm(0.12”-2.76”)
Rotatable engraving pattern types Image / Line / Text
Work Area
Work Table Area 19.69” x 11.81”
Max. Workpiece Height(with honeycomb tray) 0.87”
Max. Workpiece Height(without honeycomb tray) 3.54”
Work Table Surface Black (Special surface finishing technique helps reduce burn marks or discoloration)

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