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I have a lathe (Atlas/Craftsman 101.07403 12x24) and a milling machine (LMS 3990). I'm making a list of what I have and what I need. I couldn't find a comprehensive list of the basic measuring tools, gauges and hand tools I need, so I compiled one from various sources. Here is what I have on my list so far. The red/bold items I do not have. My comments questions are in bold/italic: Please add anything I'm missing. I'm not planning on getting all of this at once, but as budget and need arises. I just want to know what I'll really, actually need.
I have not included cutter bits, center drills, vises, tool holders for the lathe, drill bits, boring bars, collets, collet and taper adapters, the oiler cans, etc. But maybe I will.
I have storage space: the mill is mounted on a rolling tool chest (for now until I find a permanent home) and the lathe is on a tool bench with a cupboard and drawers.
MEASURING TOOLS
I have not included cutter bits, center drills, vises, tool holders for the lathe, drill bits, boring bars, collets, collet and taper adapters, the oiler cans, etc. But maybe I will.
I have storage space: the mill is mounted on a rolling tool chest (for now until I find a permanent home) and the lathe is on a tool bench with a cupboard and drawers.
MEASURING TOOLS
- Calipers, 6" (they are inside and outside)
- Micrometers (set for 0-6” & gauge block)
- Edge finder
- Dial indicator with base I have a cheap Harbor Freight one, any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- Rockwell tester Do I even need this? If so, any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- Protractor
- Granite surface plate Do I even need this? If so, any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- Deburring set Do I even need this? If so, any recommendations for a decent but not expensive set?
- Anti-fatigue mat
- 6” scale/ruler
- Extra fine permanent marker, pencil, paper
- Machinist square (6”) Is 6" sufficient? (No "That's what she said!" jokes, please.)
- Set of files (6”, 8”, 10”)
- File brush
- Calculator with trig functions
- Dial test indicator any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- Scriber any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- Drill size chart
- Metric/Inch chart
- Radius gage set Do I even need this? If so, any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- 1-2-3 block any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- Feeler gauges Do I even need this? I have a set for automotive use; is there a different set for machinists?
- Telescoping gauges I've been using my calipers to measure inside holes, but I need to get something more accurate/precise, any recommendations for a decent but not expensive set?
- Fish tail gauge
- Surface/height gauge/scriber used with a surface plate, any recommendations for a decent but not expensive one?
- Screw pitch/thread gauge
- Set of parallels
- Allen/hex keys
- Adjustable wrench (10”)
- Ball peen hammer
- Brass hammer what specifically is this used for (besides the obvious hitting things) and what size is best?
- Rubber mallet
- Auto center punch are these better than a punch used with a hammer? I've used them a few times and they don't seem to make much of a mark in steel
- Punches and drifts
- Dead blow hammer
- Wrench set
- Safety glasses
- Work apron leather or cloth? I've been using cloth because I can wash it, but I'm thinking leather might offer more protection. Thoughts?
- Machinery’s handbook yes, I know, I should get this!
- Acetone (to wipe off Dykem and Sharpie)
- Rags