Magnetic Crosshead Work Boards
Page 2: Photos, Read More, Receipt List & FAQ
Page 1: Overview, Material List & Instructions
Page 2: Photos, Read More, FAQ & Recipient List
Most of the products, tools & material seen on my website and YouTube channel can be found on my Elevator Shop Page
Photos
The boards can be used flat side up, recessed side or or combination of both.
Maxpedition Gearslinger bag: https://amzn.to/3latsDs
While I own and recommend the Remora I also use this less expensive backup which has reasonable quality: https://amzn.to/3xRV06C
What’s in the bag? click here
Q – Why a photo of two large pipe wrenches on top of a traction elevator?
A – You’ll have to keep wondering.
I came up with a workaround to get a QR code to my website without a monthly fee.
Click, cancel & return to KTFG.
Olympia Tools Folding Cart: https://amzn.to/3LhWJH5
A co-worker uses the Veto Pro Pac MB Tool Pouch: https://amzn.to/3a3QLN1 and loves it. I own one and while I like it I prefer the Maxpedition Gearslinger bag: https://amzn.to/3latsDs
Read More
Knipex or Gedore Plier Wrench?
What are the differences and when do you prefer comfort grip handle?
Full discussion coming soon but right now I can tell you I want one of these 4″ Mini Plier Wrench XS. A co-worker (E.K.) has the 5″ Mini Plier Wrench and loves em.
Knipex Tool Store: https://amzn.to/3lwZ9FL
EDIT 2022_05_13
I said I wouldn’t do this anymore!
I’m a sucker for a pouch!
I was just going to buy Knipex Pliers Wrench XS but every time I clicked on it to buy, the price changed from $59.00 to $82.78 which is about $40 more than I want to pay and $13.78 more than I’m willing to pay.
So while searching for another seller I saw the combo with pouch and then another, the rest was a blur. Next thing I know, I have a notification about delivery. I’ll have a wait though, one delivery is coming from Germany.
Knipex 00-20-72-V04 XS Pliers Belt Pouch Set: https://amzn.to/3NqVeaS
Knipex 00 20 72 V01 Mini pliers Set in belt tool pouch: https://amzn.to/3wHiqfH
EDIT: 2022_05_28
Seeing how the Knipex 86-04-100 Pliers Wrench XS by itself sells for more than Mini XS Pliers Belt Pouch Set, I decided to buy another set (I know, I have fallen off the wagon).
Apparently I got a great deal at $88.65 because now they are $131 which is roughly the same price everywhere else but more than I am currently willing to spend.
Cartop Boxes
Cartop Boxes Read more, more content and pics coming soon.
Sneak Peek here
What’s in the Bag?
What’s in the Maxpedition Tool Bag? My service call bag has enough tools to handle over 90% of the problems I will encounter (that can be fixed with tools).
Fluke mini pocket meter, Alan wrenches, Mini flat bar, multi screwdriver etc. full list here.
Why? Because it’s crossbody hands free.
Fluke Mini Pocket Meter: https://amzn.to/3NxFVNO
Maxpedition Bag: https://amzn.to/3latsDs
Veto Pro Pack MC: https://amzn.to/3LEa7Wc
I use my Veto Pro Pack MC when I know I am going to be doing real scheduled work.
List of Serial Numbers & Recipients
| Serial Number | Board | Etchings | Recipient |
| KTFG_001 | Gray Dexas | SN, Site, Logo, Name | Fabian Bravo |
| KTFG_002 | White Mainstays | Andrew Sauer | |
| KTFG_003 | White Mainstays | Andrew Sauer | |
| KTFG_004 | White Mainstays | Andrew Sauer | |
| KTFG_005 | White Mainstays | SN, Site, Logo, Name | Fabian Bravo |
| KTFG_006 | Gray Dexas | SN, Site, Logo, Name, QR | Fabian Bravo |
| KTFG_007 | White Mainstays | SN, Site, Logo, Name | Fabian Bravo |
| KTFG_008 | Blue Dexas | SN, Site, Logo, Initials | Travis Hutcherson |
| KTFG_009 | Blue Dexas | SN, Site, Logo, Initials | Travis Hutcherson |
| KTFG_010 | Red Dexas | SN, Site, Logo | K. Gittemeier |
| KTFG_011 | Red Dexas | SN, Site, Logo | K. Gittemeier |
| KTFG_012 | White Mainstays | SN, Site, Logo, Name | Fabian Bravo |
| KTFG_013 | White Mainstays | SN, Site | – |
| KTFG_014 | White Mainstays | SN, Site, QR | – |
| KTFG_015 | Yellow Dexas | SN, Site, Logo | – |
| KTFG_016 | Yellow Dexas | SN, Site, Logo | Eric King |
| KTFG_017 | Red Dexas | SN, Site, Logo | Danny Moon |
| KTFG_018 | Red Dexas | SN, Site, Logo | Danny Moon |
| KTFG_019 | Yellow Dexas | SN, Site, Logo | Eric King |
| KTFG_020 | n/a | n/a |
Portable Magnetic Laptop Shelf Recipient List: here
FAQ
General FAQ
Q – Do you sell these, can I buy one from you?
A – Yes & no. I don’t build items with the intent to sell them. Sometimes as I am fine tuning an invention I will sell off variations to mitigate my monetary losses. Notice I said “mitigate losses” not maximize profits. In some inventions a lot of material is purchased in R&D to see which works best. Those are loses I will not recoup, I have never broke even selling off variations. This particular item is so simple anyone can build it easily for under $20 with no trial and error. If someone wants one from me its $25 each (not including etchings) and I don’t ship bc it’s cost prohibitive. That pretty much limits it to co-workers & local members who want them really bad and either swipe their company credit card or expense it as a “specialty work tool”.
Q – Can I use a different cutting board?
A – Yes but keep in mind that you may need a different size magnet so it’s not too short or tall.
Q – Why 19/64 hole for 5/16 magnet?
A – Because we are going to press fit, no need for glue.
Q – Why taper one side?
A – So the press fit starts easier. It’s not absolutely necessary but do it.
Q – Why a photo of two large pipe wrenches on top of a traction elevator?
A – You’ll have to keep wondering.
Real questions and conversations.
Q – Not to criticize your invention but what if one board isn’t long enough?
A – I use two boards side by side.
Q – What if that won’t work for me? I fillet fish longer than that board.
A – It’s not for you, it’s for me & why are you on top of an elevator with a fish? This if for elevator work, what part of that confuses you?
Q – Well I might be interested in one if it were long enough for my fish.
A – Well get whatever size board you need and build one from my instructions. I don’t run a store and this isn’t Burger King “have it your way”, what part of that is confusing?
Q – WELL… I don’t like it, it won’t work to hold chain falls will it?
A – It’s not meant to hold chain falls, I have Crosshead Boxes for that. Are you ok, do you need medical attention because something is clearly wrong cognitively?
Q – Can you use a different fancier board so it doesn’t look homemade and simple?
A – It should be understood without me stating that you can use whatever you like to build your own. I specifically chose this material because it’s light weight, inexpensive, durable, readily available and suites the task perfectly. Please feel free to send me photos of your masterworks and I will post them on my website and credit you.
Q – Will you build me one for free? I can’t be bothered to take the time get material & build.
A – Will you cut my grass for free? I can’t be bothered to take the time….
Q – Will you text me a link to the material I need?
A – It’s on my website.
Q – I can’t be bothered to look for it, can you just take the time to text it?
A – I took the time to post in on my website, that is the extent of my labor which you will receive for free.
I may start adding FAQ and real conversations to each post because they are getting more ridiculous and hilarious as the years go by. The fast pace of the internet in your pocket and social media is re-wiring peoples brain to just blurt out things confidently and as quickly as possible with little to no thought.
I am also going to add a quote of the day to each post. I have some gems here
“The problem with the world is that intelligent people are full of doubts, while stupid people are full of confidence.”
The Dunning-Kruger Effect “Mount Stupid” YouTube Video
Why is Company Management Always Terrible? YouTube Video
Unrelated but I will make a full post on the adverse consequences of Dilberts and such.
Xhead Work Board Build [KTFG 403]: https://youtu.be/KE2LjRiIgmk
Xhead Work Board Red [KTFG 404] : https://youtu.be/SKLdQbwQdZs
Xhead Work Board Blue [KTFG 405]: https://youtu.be/SyE7RUQNJCM
Xhead Work Board Gray [KTFG 406]: https://youtu.be/v10dk4yimCg
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These look very functional and I’ll have to give them a shot after I try the laptop shelf first. I noticed the Maxpedition bag and was just curious what you use it for/carry in it? I have a few of their bags for personal use but never considered carrying tools in them. Very tempted to add one to my personal system. Thanks for putting this up!
Full post coming soon but some tools for when I don’t plan on needing any tools but will have enough tools to handle 90% of the problems I will encounter.
Fluke mini pocket meter, Alan wrenches, Miniflat bar, multi screwdriver etc. (will put full list tmrw and maybe some pics).
I like it because it’s crossbody hands free. I tried some other smaller ones for tools but like this better.
I put links to some of the tools like the mini fluke pocket meter on page 2 of the post.
Will add more.
So much to do, so little time.
Good luck on the shelf but make sure to get the exact folding brackets and magnets I recommend for best results.