This was a very expensive (and productive) day. It started with a trip to the Welding Supply store, which was inexpensive only because they didn't have the Miller 212 I want in stock. I was quite impressed with how friendly and reasonable they were and it's nice to have someplace good that's close. I haven't gotten a chance to photograph much, so the photos below are what I could find online.
Next stop was the Redwing store for some steel toe boots. I was surprised how comfortable they were (I've never had a pair), so a swipe of the card and they were mine:
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Then onto the primary reason for the outing--I found a guy selling some Silver and Deming drills on CL for a decent price. I told him I was just getting started and was interested in whatever machining accessories and tooling he had. Well, I hit the mother lode. The guy is a retired model maker for Lawrence Berkeley labs, et al, and had a lot of VERY nice stuff! Starting with a Gerstner 052 and 062 tool chest:
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I got a full set of nearly new screw-machine length Chicago-Latrobe fractional, numbered, and lettered cobalt drills.
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Metric and SAE spiral point, spiral flute, and forming taps.
Starrett height gauge, B&S height gauge, a set of import parallels and Starrett adjustable parallels. Starrett universal back plunger indicator.
Lufkin Miti-Mite magnetic base height gauge:
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Starrett small diameter gauges:
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Brown and Sharpe Bevel Protractor:
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I got good, but not screaming, deals on everything. The wonderful thing is the condition--no surface rust--things are used, but obviously meticulously cared for.
I estimated what cash I'd need knowing I only knew of a few items he had and doubled it, plus I had a couple hundred in my wallet. I walked out with $25 and a big grin on my face.