2021 POTD Thread Archive

The best thing about the IH's were the motor. Everything else, Deere did better.
 
rwm said:
I have been eyeing a Haimer for some time. How did you decide which one to buy? They make a mini also.
Robert
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I didn't know they made a mini, so I can't comment on the pros and cons of full size vs. mini. I can't imagine there's much difference other than compatibility with the size machinery you have.

There are features, however, you'll need to examine before deciding what to buy. The main consideration is determining if you want an 'inch' version or a 'metric' version. They are not the same. It doesn't appear there's any difference in the quality of the indicator - just a preference in which convention makes more sense for you (mine is 'inch'). Also, my recollection is they make two lengths of probe. I'm not positive, but I think the indicator itself is matched to the length of the probe, so you need to be fairly specific when choosing one. Mine is the short probe, and I've never encountered a situation where it couldn't accommodate a measurement I needed to make. If you really want to get into the nosebleed section, they also make a digital version, which is about double the cost of the dial type. I suspect you need to be involved in rocket science to require that level of precision.

I have no complaints on mine. There is absolutely zero guess-work in finding an edge or center on a workpiece. Centering is a piece of cake: On flat stock, simply find the edge on one side; zero the DRO; move to the other side and find the edge; your DRO will now read the exact length or width of the piece. Center is half the distance. Round stock is just as easy using the same approach. You don't even need to be exactly on the diameter as long as you don't change the height of Haimer. Center will be half the distance between the two readings. Quite literally, it only takes seconds.

I'm quite certain I would never have bought one of these on my own. It's difficult to justify the price in my hobby shop. But now that I have it, it's hard to imagine doing without it. I use it almost every time I put a piece of stock in the vise. It's very heavy duty, but if I manage to break it, I'd almost definitely buy another one. It's a great tool.

Regards
 
tjb said:
I have no complaints on mine. There is absolutely zero guess-work in finding an edge or center on a workpiece. Centering is a piece of cake: On flat stock, simply find the edge on one side; zero the DRO; move to the other side and find the edge; your DRO will now read the exact length or width of the piece. Center is half the distance. Round stock is just as easy using the same approach. You don't even need to be exactly on the diameter as long as you don't change the height of Haimer. Center will be half the distance between the two readings. Quite literally, it only takes seconds.
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+1 on the Haimer 3-D taster. I have one on my Tormach and use it when accuracy matters. Otherwise, I use a passive probe. My limit to repeatability is the lost motion in my machine, not the Haimer.

Bruce
 
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Peyton Price 17 said:
ih uses the whole hood. i saw a JD in a field and the engine took up about half of the hood. they could get a lot more power.
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The 9, 10 and 14xx IH tractors and JD 4XXX series both had 6 cylinder engines. IH used the 414s and 436. Deere actually had the larger 466 in the 40 series and later. The IHs were better on fuel and tend to start better in cold weather. Deere had plenty of power.
 
here comes the big green vs red tractor debate... lets not let that happen
 
tjb said:
There are many advantages to having a large family: one wife, four sons, one daughter, four daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, eleven grandsons, two granddaughters, and one grandson-in-law. When a crowd that size pools its resources, you can get something you want for your birthday that you could NEVER justify purchasing for yourself in a hobby shop. Best edgefinder on the planet (man, these things have gone up):

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Haimer Universal 3-D Sensor with 0.200" Ball Dia. Short Probe Germany | eBay

Short Probe Germany. The 3D-Sensor is clamped into a tool holder and inserted into a milling spindle. Once clamped into the machine spindle, the run-out (T.I.R) is fully adjustable to Zero. Tolerance(+ -): with short sensor insert: Radial 0.0004", Axial.
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Ouch! $500 is way more accurate than I am.
 
Larry$ said:
Ouch! $500 is way more accurate than I am.
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Heck, if you're gonna make it hurt, you might as well hit it really hard! I like mine, the passive probe is quicker and easier, but not as accurate. I have a job where I machine a profile on one side, flip it, and cut the mirrored profile on the opposite side. I've got about 0.0015" of lost motion on my Tormach X and Y. I use the Haimer for the set up on that job, minimizes the secondary work to blend in the step from the two set ups.

Bruce


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BGHansen said:
Heck, if you're gonna make it hurt, you might as well hit it really hard! I like mine, the passive probe is quicker and easier, but not as accurate. I have a job where I machine a profile on one side, flip it, and cut the mirrored profile on the opposite side. I've got about 0.0015" of lost motion on my Tormach X and Y. I use the Haimer for the set up on that job, minimizes the secondary work to blend in the step from the two set ups.

Bruce


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I think I'm gonna need a lot more kids and grandkids before I end up with that one.
 
BGHansen said:
Heck, if you're gonna make it hurt, you might as well hit it really hard! I like mine, the passive probe is quicker and easier, but not as accurate. I have a job where I machine a profile on one side, flip it, and cut the mirrored profile on the opposite side. I've got about 0.0015" of lost motion on my Tormach X and Y. I use the Haimer for the set up on that job, minimizes the secondary work to blend in the step from the two set ups.

Bruce


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Bruce,

What's a 'passive probe'?
 
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