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texandrews · 09-18-2022, 08:12 AM - **1 Like**

Kreg Accu-cut XL

Wish I could have picked up a proper track saw, but couldn't justify the expense. This will have to do.

Racer X 69 · 09-18-2022, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by texandrews

Kreg Accu-cut XL

Wish I could have picked up a proper track saw, but couldn't justify the expense. This will have to do.

Woodworking?

Cabinets?

Furniture?

texandrews · 09-18-2022, 11:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Woodworking?

Cabinets?

Furniture?

Cutting up wood sheet goods. Can use it to make panels for paintings, kitchen cabinet doors, & etc. Useful. Got it for $139, so fine. What's nice is that you can use any circular saw (that works with the sled). What's not is dust collection, and that it's a bit less tight on the track than a track saw---dumb on Kreg's part.

Benz3ne · 09-18-2022, 12:02 PM - **1 Like**

Gone ahead and ordered one of the new TTArtisan 25mm f/2’s, as my (very early)* birthday present from my wife. Should be here in around a fortnight. Hopefully will be good fun, initial reviews seem pretty promising!

*my bad for omitting this bit…

Last edited by Benz3ne; 09-18-2022 at 12:21 PM.

jcdoss · 09-18-2022, 12:11 PM - **1 Like**

Happy birthday to you!

Benz3ne · 09-18-2022, 12:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Happy birthday to you!

Oh, it’s not until November but thank you! 😁 Im notoriously indecisive so me finding something I want is a revelation.

aldo taddia · 09-18-2022, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

I bought, more out of curiosity than out of necessity, an old Tokina 135mm f.2.8 with manual focus. I have not yet had the opportunity to use it, so I do not know seeds will give satisfaction. I also bought this week the Canon RF 16mm f.2.8 STM. I haven't used it yet.

**richard0170** · 09-18-2022, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by aldo taddia

I bought, more out of curiosity than out of necessity, an old Tokina 135mm f.2.8 with manual focus. I have not yet had the opportunity to use it, so I do not know seeds will give satisfaction.

If it's like my copy (MD mount bought in 1983), it will be pretty decent. I tested it last year against a MD 135 f3.5, Pentax K 135 f2.5 and Fujinon 135 f3.5 M42 on my Fuji X-T1. It held its own against the MD. The Fujinon and Pentax were very slightly better.

Jonathan Mac · 09-20-2022, 03:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aldo taddia

I bought, more out of curiosity than out of necessity, an old Tokina 135mm f.2.8 with manual focus. I have not yet had the opportunity to use it, so I do not know seeds will give satisfaction. I also bought this week the Canon RF 16mm f.2.8 STM. I haven't used it yet.

Originally posted by richard0170

If it's like my copy (MD mount bought in 1983), it will be pretty decent. I tested it last year against a MD 135 f3.5, Pentax K 135 f2.5 and Fujinon 135 f3.5 M42 on my Fuji X-T1. It held its own against the MD. The Fujinon and Pentax were very slightly better.

I've found the Tokina 135/2.8 to be excellent. Not quite to the standard of the K 135/2.5, but very nearly. It's big weakness is purple fringing wide open but that's mostly gone at f/4. Like all Tokinas it only stops down in full-aperture increments.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-21-2022, 12:54 PM - **2 Likes**

a new engine-bay wiring harness for my '17 Civic...

apparently the wiring is of a tasty variety to the local rodent population....

texandrews · 09-21-2022, 03:42 PM - **1 Like**

My latest, today, is a Sandisk 1tb drive from B&H, $140 off, so $116 with the tax. It's one of these: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1595431-REG/sandisk_sdssde61_1t00_g25...981&

I have the 512gb, so I'm set for travel!

Transit · 09-21-2022, 03:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Just picked up second hand Baader Maxbright binoviewer for my Newtonian telescope. My pair of Pentax 8.5 mm eyepieces and I are waiting eagerly :-)

Jonathan Mac · 09-23-2022, 07:06 AM - **1 Like**

I found a nice and cheap, yet very good condition, 28mm f/2.8 to complement the f/2 version I already had. It seems to perform well and is considerably lighter.

Vivitar (Komine) MC Close Focus f/2 and f/2.8 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

I used it to take a photo of my recent film re-stock. I still need to get some colour 135, very difficult to find at the moment.

New film stash by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**gaweidert** · 09-23-2022, 08:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

a new engine-bay wiring harness for my '17 Civic...

apparently the wiring is of a tasty variety to the local rodent population....

The insulation used for the wires is made from soy based plastic. All part of the green movement.

I have been fighting a running battle with squirrels eating my 2017 Nissan Frontier for years. This year they got the hose to my windshield squirters and the antenna wire for my radio. in the last monthI have cleaned three nests out and I am even leaving DeCon under the hood. I had to put screening over the air intake because the plastic box that holds the air filter makes a great nest. Then they chew the air filter for fun and bits of paper wind up clogging your mass airflow sensor. For some reason that was not covered under warranty.

I came close to needing a main wiring harness replaced but caught it in time and taped over the damage. One would think that making edible wire harnesses might send up a warning to "the smart people in charge" of the auto companies but they let it pass.

tim60 · 09-23-2022, 11:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gaweidert

The insulation used for the wires is made from soy based plastic. All part of the green movement.

I have been fighting a running battle with squirrels eating my 2017 Nissan Frontier for years. This year they got the hose to my windshield squirters and the antenna wire for my radio. in the last monthI have cleaned three nests out and I am even leaving DeCon under the hood. I had to put screening over the air intake because the plastic box that holds the air filter makes a great nest. Then they chew the air filter for fun and bits of paper wind up clogging your mass airflow sensor. For some reason that was not covered under warranty.

I came close to needing a main wiring harness replaced but caught it in time and taped over the damage. One would think that making edible wire harnesses might send up a warning to "the smart people in charge" of the auto companies but they let it pass.

It will only make a change if it is covered by a statutory warranty that puts the cost on them.

09-21-2022, 03:49 PM - 2 Likes	#25632
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09-18-2022, 08:12 AM - 1 Like	#25621
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,397	Kreg Accu-cut XL Wish I could have picked up a proper track saw, but couldn't justify the expense. This will have to do.

09-18-2022, 09:36 AM	#25622
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by texandrews Kreg Accu-cut XL Wish I could have picked up a proper track saw, but couldn't justify the expense. This will have to do. Woodworking? Cabinets? Furniture?

09-18-2022, 11:12 AM - 1 Like	#25623
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,397	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Woodworking? Cabinets? Furniture? Cutting up wood sheet goods. Can use it to make panels for paintings, kitchen cabinet doors, & etc. Useful. Got it for $139, so fine. What's nice is that you can use any circular saw (that works with the sled). What's not is dust collection, and that it's a bit less tight on the track than a track saw---dumb on Kreg's part.

09-18-2022, 12:02 PM - 1 Like	#25624
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Gone ahead and ordered one of the new TTArtisan 25mm f/2’s, as my (very early)* birthday present from my wife. Should be here in around a fortnight. Hopefully will be good fun, initial reviews seem pretty promising! my bad for omitting this bit… Last edited by Benz3ne; 09-18-2022 at 12:21 PM.*

09-18-2022, 12:11 PM - 1 Like	#25625
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09-18-2022, 12:21 PM - 1 Like	#25626
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by jcdoss Happy birthday to you! Oh, it’s not until November but thank you! 😁 Im notoriously indecisive so me finding something I want is a revelation.

09-18-2022, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#25627
aldo taddia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Ferrara Italia Posts: 139	I bought, more out of curiosity than out of necessity, an old Tokina 135mm f.2.8 with manual focus. I have not yet had the opportunity to use it, so I do not know seeds will give satisfaction. I also bought this week the Canon RF 16mm f.2.8 STM. I haven't used it yet.

09-18-2022, 11:53 PM	#25628
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034	Originally posted by aldo taddia I bought, more out of curiosity than out of necessity, an old Tokina 135mm f.2.8 with manual focus. I have not yet had the opportunity to use it, so I do not know seeds will give satisfaction. If it's like my copy (MD mount bought in 1983), it will be pretty decent. I tested it last year against a MD 135 f3.5, Pentax K 135 f2.5 and Fujinon 135 f3.5 M42 on my Fuji X-T1. It held its own against the MD. The Fujinon and Pentax were very slightly better.

09-20-2022, 03:45 AM - 1 Like	#25629
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by aldo taddia I bought, more out of curiosity than out of necessity, an old Tokina 135mm f.2.8 with manual focus. I have not yet had the opportunity to use it, so I do not know seeds will give satisfaction. I also bought this week the Canon RF 16mm f.2.8 STM. I haven't used it yet. Originally posted by richard0170 If it's like my copy (MD mount bought in 1983), it will be pretty decent. I tested it last year against a MD 135 f3.5, Pentax K 135 f2.5 and Fujinon 135 f3.5 M42 on my Fuji X-T1. It held its own against the MD. The Fujinon and Pentax were very slightly better. I've found the Tokina 135/2.8 to be excellent. Not quite to the standard of the K 135/2.5, but very nearly. It's big weakness is purple fringing wide open but that's mostly gone at f/4. Like all Tokinas it only stops down in full-aperture increments.

09-21-2022, 12:54 PM - 2 Likes	#25630
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	a new engine-bay wiring harness for my '17 Civic... apparently the wiring is of a tasty variety to the local rodent population....

09-21-2022, 03:42 PM - 1 Like	#25631
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,397	My latest, today, is a Sandisk 1tb drive from B&H, $140 off, so $116 with the tax. It's one of these: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1595431-REG/sandisk_sdssde61_1t00_g25...981& I have the 512gb, so I'm set for travel!

09-23-2022, 07:06 AM - 1 Like	#25633
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	I found a nice and cheap, yet very good condition, 28mm f/2.8 to complement the f/2 version I already had. It seems to perform well and is considerably lighter. Vivitar (Komine) MC Close Focus f/2 and f/2.8 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr I used it to take a photo of my recent film re-stock. I still need to get some colour 135, very difficult to find at the moment. New film stash by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

09-23-2022, 08:46 AM - 2 Likes	#25634
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by pepperberry farm a new engine-bay wiring harness for my '17 Civic... apparently the wiring is of a tasty variety to the local rodent population.... The insulation used for the wires is made from soy based plastic. All part of the green movement. I have been fighting a running battle with squirrels eating my 2017 Nissan Frontier for years. This year they got the hose to my windshield squirters and the antenna wire for my radio. in the last monthI have cleaned three nests out and I am even leaving DeCon under the hood. I had to put screening over the air intake because the plastic box that holds the air filter makes a great nest. Then they chew the air filter for fun and bits of paper wind up clogging your mass airflow sensor. For some reason that was not covered under warranty. I came close to needing a main wiring harness replaced but caught it in time and taped over the damage. One would think that making edible wire harnesses might send up a warning to "the smart people in charge" of the auto companies but they let it pass.

09-23-2022, 11:00 AM - 2 Likes	#25635
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by gaweidert The insulation used for the wires is made from soy based plastic. All part of the green movement. I have been fighting a running battle with squirrels eating my 2017 Nissan Frontier for years. This year they got the hose to my windshield squirters and the antenna wire for my radio. in the last monthI have cleaned three nests out and I am even leaving DeCon under the hood. I had to put screening over the air intake because the plastic box that holds the air filter makes a great nest. Then they chew the air filter for fun and bits of paper wind up clogging your mass airflow sensor. For some reason that was not covered under warranty. I came close to needing a main wiring harness replaced but caught it in time and taped over the damage. One would think that making edible wire harnesses might send up a warning to "the smart people in charge" of the auto companies but they let it pass. It will only make a change if it is covered by a statutory warranty that puts the cost on them.