2017 - The Original "What Did You Buy Today?" Mega Thread

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RJSakowski said:
Go where no man has gone before.

Faced with the possibility of a broken or bent reed valve in my 50 hp Mariner outboard., I was thinking that I would have to do a complete tear-down to inspect the valves. then I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/401191563765

I ordered it eight days ago and it arrived this morning. For less than $14, shipping included, I can view the condition of the reeds by inserting through the carburetors. As a bonus, I can view the condition of the upper cylinders as well.
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Anybody for doing their own self exam colonoscopy? :eek:
 
RJSakowski said:
Go where no man has gone before.

Faced with the possibility of a broken or bent reed valve in my 50 hp Mariner outboard., I was thinking that I would have to do a complete tear-down to inspect the valves. then I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/401191563765

I ordered it eight days ago and it arrived this morning. For less than $14, shipping included, I can view the condition of the reeds by inserting through the carburetors. As a bonus, I can view the condition of the upper cylinders as well.
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Now you went and did it. :rolleyes: You just made me order one of those. :grin: I have a couple of ideas for it.:)
 
Alan H said:
Bought myself a label printer...
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Is that a TZ printer or a QL? Either way, welcome to the Brother Label Addicts Club! I started with a handheld one, moved up to a PC connected unit, and then got the latest industrial one from Zoro on one of their sales.

Fantastic units. The industrial one has built-in formats for all sorts of electrical stuff, and can also use the new heat-shrink tubing cartridges.
 
pstemari said:
Is that a TZ printer or a QL? Either way, welcome to the Brother Label Addicts Club! I started with a handheld one, moved up to a PC connected unit, and then got the latest industrial one from Zoro on one of their sales.

Fantastic units. The industrial one has built-in formats for all sorts of electrical stuff, and can also use the new heat-shrink tubing cartridges.
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It is a QL700, connects to the laptop, and uses their software. I had other handhelds and grew weary of them 'cause they're slow as Christmas and the tape size is limited.
 
Bought a used Robb Jack 1" slitting saw arbor in perfect working condition. Really well made. The cap fits so well that to get it in, you need the SHCS to
keep it lined up. No previous owners marks either. Will, I would never tell anyone what to do with their own tools. Anyone can carve a deep monogram with the family crest if they wish. I really don't care. There's enough out there for sale w/o marks. I don't need to do it and will not buy a tool that is severely marked either. I only wished, that the marks were discreet or nicer, for the tools I find for a good price. I can't force people not to mark tools, how could I? Mark away. I just prefer small or no marks. :)
 
I forgot to mention; I had a dream of making a slitting saw arbor, but with no lathe skills to speak of, it would've cost more in metal stock and
ruined parts to make a good one. I bought the Robb Jack for $60.00. The O1 tool steel alone would have cost me $45.00 plus., not to mention time. They cost $359.00 new! Maybe one day.
 
Let's see here, I ordered some brushes from HF paint, wire , hand brush . Also I bought there hvlp 20 ounce sprayer and extra cups. The best thing I ordered is a nice wagon for my gran daughter. She 'll be at the right size to get several years of fun . Pop will build it and address any issues . May even give it a clear coat to make it last longer. Shoot ill even slime the tires , so they don't go flat. Trying to get ready for when my back pains gone.
 
Sorry @mikey , I know I said I would be on the look out for a knurling tool for you but I just had to get these for myself when I saw them.

Just scored me 2 cut knurlers. Integi brand, made in Spain.

As you all know, cut knurlers are ridiculously expensive many at $1K & over! These look to be the same as the ones Accu-Trak sell. They sell the single for $393 & the double for $630.

Seller was in the UK on ebay, I shot them an offer & they accepted! I got both of them brand new for $361 plus shipping!

Off to go order me some knurls from Accu-Trak. Now I have to learn knurling all over again! I'll make a separate thread with my results.


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