Did you get any good Christmas gifts? - 2023 edition.

[rwm]

I got many tools but this sanding block is a game changer. The paper locks in tight and it wastes almost no material. Waaay better than the rubber blocks.

https://a.co/d/8jcDEg4

This is also a winner!

 

[NCjeeper]

I got a shop vac, Noga indicator base, and snacks for the shop.

 

[Nutfarmer]

The best Christmas present I had was my daughter came to visit over the holiday weekend. Nothing is better than family.

 

[SouthernChap]

Got a subscription to this from my wiser and better half:


And as a joint present from my mother in law and daughter in law, a voucher from Verdict that'll get me a service for this vintage DTI that I picked up for £20 a couple of months ago:

 

[wachuko]

The best Christmas present I had was my daughter came to visit over the holiday weekend. Nothing is better than family.

No better present than their presence… We also had our daughter and son here. So wonderful having them around.

 

[projectnut]

I must have been on Santas' Naughty List. I asked for one of these:

Amercan Tool Works Radial Arm Drill Press 16" Column 72" Arm #7843SR | eBay

Amercan Tool Works Radial Arm Drill Press 16" Column 72" Arm . Condition is Used. Local pickup only.

www.ebay.com

But got one of these:

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag DCD771C2 - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCD771C2 20V MAX* Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is designed with a high-performance motor that delivers 300 unit Watt out (UWO) of power. The compact, lightweight design allows you to work in tight

www.homedepot.com

 

[mmcmdl]

Not needing anything , I got time at home being retired now and NOT having to work doubles . Best present I've had in 6 years !

 

[Braeden P]

Got an eagle 66 and my favorite machine should arrive on Sunday! It’s heavy, “outdated” and needs a bit of TLC. Whoever guesses what it is wins…an imaginary chicken dinner!

 

[7milesup]

The best Christmas present I had was my daughter came to visit over the holiday weekend. Nothing is better than family.

Me too. Our middle daughter came home from DC to spend 6 days with us.

All the kids ganged up and bought me a Mititoyo 8" DigiMatic calipers and another NoTrax machine mat for in front of my mill. I love those mats.

550 Cushion-Ease Interlocking Anti Fatigue Rubber Mat - 3' x 5' - 550S0035BL | NoTrax

Resilient rubber compound and unique multi-nib support design offers exceptional fatigue reliefLarge hole drainage design keeps moisture and debris awayEasy to snap-together system for on-site custom work station platformsRubber compound is grease resistantCompatible with any Cushion-Ease®...

notrax.justrite.com

 

[7milesup]

This is also a winner!

Where did you get that wall chart. I have the one from Starret but I think I might like yours better.