What Did You Buy Today?

[rabler]

There are so many different types of inserts out there, I find it challenging to sort through them all to know which ones are useful. It's not a trivial investment to buy a new toolholder and 5 or so inserts just to see if they work. Someone could run a youtube channel just showing each insert in use.

 

[Larry$]

Then again, if I see a tool in use that solves a particular need or problem I face, then that is different.

"Then that is different."
Me too, but I'll admit to being a tool crazy fool. I fall victim to thinking/or using I could use that as an excuse to acquire a new tool to try.

 

[GrifterGuru]

"Then that is different."
Me too, but I'll admit to being a tool crazy fool. I fall victim to thinking/or using I could use that as an excuse to acquire a new tool to try.

I must admit, I have caught myself thinking that at times, but the tools I actually own and have bought all get used.

 

[verbotenwhisky]

Maybe I’ve been watching too much of Cutting Edge Engineering (Curtis) on youtube, but these round insert and holders looked interesting.
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Obviously this is the tiny version.

I like the one I have where it is useful...

 

[ChazzC]

I saw that same type posted by a H-M member. IIRC, he attached it to magnetic strip.
Was that you?

Nope, I have mine attached to the wall through pegboard.

 

[ChazzC]

Do you think this would accommodate screwdrivers with a 1/2” shaft?

I have a 3/8" x 1/2" x 12" long shaft screwdriver in one of mine:



I don't have a 1/2" round shaft screwdriver, but the clips can hold a 1/2" pin:



I've had 1/8" shaft up to the 3/8" x 1/2" shaft screwdrivers in these for over 3 years without any issues.

 

[mmcmdl]

Another one I've never seen before . Lufkin indicator . Both a test and drop indicator in one . Fully jeweled also .

 

[rwdenney]

Couldn’t resist. Probably a rough Chinese ripoff, but of a coveted Dake 1-1/2b 18”-travel 3-ton ratcheting arbor press, a real example of which costs at least twice as much in dilapidated condition. (Edit—not as much travel as a ’b’—but enough for a 11” broach.) This one is open-box new, which means some purist probably rejected it



Rick “will make the necessary improvements” Denney

 

[wachuko]

Couldn’t resist. Probably a rough Chinese ripoff, but of a coveted Dake 1-1/2b 18”-travel 3-ton ratcheting arbor press, a real example of which costs at least twice as much in dilapidated condition. This one is open-box new, which means some purist probably rejected it

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Rick “will make the necessary improvements” Denney

Let the mods begin!!!

 

[dkemppai]

...Rick “will make the necessary improvements” Denney

Thinking of improvements. Could take a few pictures around the ratchet mechanism? Looks simple enough to make a copy of, for a press that doesn't have a ratchet arm... ( = One more project on my list things to do, and my buddy with the CNC plasma table is looking for projects right now... )