What Did You Buy Today?

[yota]

fed-x just dropped by to say hello. I saw one of these posted somewhere, maybe on this thread, and have been wanting a good set up for soldering for years. I already have a nice helping hands clip set up.

 

[yota]

and I got this for free with it.

 

[ChazzC]

about a year ago my probably 15-year-old Ryobi rotary tool finally bit the dust. of course, I went and bought a brand new Dremel set to replace it. low and behold, last week the variable speed switch on my less than 1 year old Dremel tool became a one speed (wide open). didn't even get a year out of the POS. so, I ordered this set. the tool is made in Luxembourg, the accessories are made in Germany (according to the packaging). hoping for better luck with this one. I've had a tiny Proxxon metal cutting bandsaw for about 10 years and it's been flawless.

I do have a Foredom FlexShaft on the bench but having a standard rotary tool is nice when you want to grind outside or the item you're working on is too big to go on the bench.

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I think you’ll like it; I’ve had the battery version for 2+ years and so far am very happy with it. Proxxon also has a tool post mount for them:

Tool holder for rotary tools

For use on lathe machines. This holder allows mounting of our rotary tool IB/E (collar size 4/5" (20 mm)) to the tool post of the Lathe PD 230/E for grinding or polishing purposes.NO 24 098 Returns can only be accepted for unused product in its original packaging. In addition to the returned...

proxxon-us-shop.com

 

[WobblyHand]

I think you’ll like it; I’ve had the battery version for 2+ years and so far am very happy with it. Proxxon also has a tool post mount for them:

Tool holder for rotary tools

For use on lathe machines. This holder allows mounting of our rotary tool IB/E (collar size 4/5" (20 mm)) to the tool post of the Lathe PD 230/E for grinding or polishing purposes.NO 24 098 Returns can only be accepted for unused product in its original packaging. In addition to the returned...

proxxon-us-shop.com

I can see why returns were discouraged. That looks like an easy design to copy.

 

[ChazzC]

I thought you had the surgery already. Good luck.

Sadly no, was scheduled for December 11th, but they had a cancellation so moved to the 5th (Orthopedic Surgeon is very busy, now booking for February).

And thanks!

 

[yota]

I think you’ll like it; I’ve had the battery version for 2+ years and so far am very happy with it. Proxxon also has a tool post mount for them:

Tool holder for rotary tools

For use on lathe machines. This holder allows mounting of our rotary tool IB/E (collar size 4/5" (20 mm)) to the tool post of the Lathe PD 230/E for grinding or polishing purposes.NO 24 098 Returns can only be accepted for unused product in its original packaging. In addition to the returned...

proxxon-us-shop.com

that could be pretty handy. says unavailable but wouldn't be hard to make that.

 

[ChazzC]

I can see why returns were discouraged. That looks like an easy design to copy.

Yes, but it’s secret is the simplicity; Keith Appleton rigged up a way to adapt the bench mount to his cross slide - I sent him that link and he bought one the next day!

 

[SouthernChap]

so, I ordered this set. the tool is made in Luxembourg, the accessories are made in Germany (according to the packaging). hoping for better luck with this one. I've had a tiny Proxxon metal cutting bandsaw for about 10 years and it's been flawless.

Proxxon rotary tools are great. I've had a couple including my current one. I've also had Dremel and eh...well, you know. You won't regret it.

Proxxon also has a tool post mount for them:

Tool holder for rotary tools

For use on lathe machines. This holder allows mounting of our rotary tool IB/E (collar size 4/5" (20 mm)) to the tool post of the Lathe PD 230/E for grinding or polishing purposes.NO 24 098 Returns can only be accepted for unused product in its original packaging. In addition to the returned...

proxxon-us-shop.com

Ah, I wasn't aware that they do; Proxxon accessories are really quite good. Might get one.

 

[woodchucker]

Sadly no, was scheduled for December 11th, but they had a cancellation so moved to the 5th (Orthopedic Surgeon is very busy, now booking for February).yea

And thanks!

yea, it's ridiculous out there. I have a tooth extraction, 4 1/2 months to get to the Dr. I broke a molar and it's not until the end of Jan.
And that might not even be the extraction, that might be a first visit. I don't know, we'll see.
edit: The tooth broke off above the gum, and what's left is below the gum, so my dentist can't/won't do it.

 

[Shiseiji]

yea, it's ridiculous out there. I have a tooth extraction, 4 1/2 months to get to the Dr. I broke a molar and it's not until the end of Jan.
And that might not even be the extraction, that might be a first visit. I don't know, we'll see.
edit: The tooth broke off above the gum, and what's left is below the gum, so my dentist can't/won't do it.

Took me 13 months to get a cardiac stress test in Olympia, WA. Dentist, also in Olympia, is usually within 8 work days, and will squeeze in a "need to be seen now."