What Did You Buy Today?

[NCjeeper]

The accessory set is pretty neat.

 

[DiscoDan]

Just a few finds while on vacation.

 

[Ianagos]

Got a whole bunch of carbide inserts.

I ordered a big order of some Chinese stuff aswell that I’m waiting on.

 

[darkzero]

Oh man, it's been a few months since I've visited this thread!

Finally got me a set of pin gages that I've been wanting for a very long time! 2 sets actually. They're not Meyer or Starrett, etc. which I can't afford. I was originally going to buy SPI. These are import by HHIP. I have some stuff from HHIP & have been happy, these look like they will be perfectly fine for my hobby use. No more having to use drill bits or transfer punches & guessing.

440 pcs total, class ZZ minus. M1 set is .061" to .250", M2 set is .251" to .500". Got a 20% coupon code from Zoro for July 4th. Paid $137 for both sets before tax, free shipping. They were dropped shipped by HHIP which is not far from me so they arrived the next day. I didn't realize the M2 set would be so big & heavy. Cases had a few minor scuffs but that's ok, I'm just glad they arrived with no damage. UPS did damage the box a bit but HHIP packaged them well.

 

[darkzero]

Got me a set of Lufkin calipers & dividers, purchased separately. Not the smallest ones they make but I wanted small ones cause they are cute (I suppose it's wrong to call machinists tools cute?). Didn't want to get them too small so they would actually be useful when I need to use them. I haven't done any clean up on them yet.

I've always wanted round leg calipers & dividers. Starretts in nice condition go for more than I want to pay. I like old Lufkin stuff although these are the first that I actually own myself.

 

[Gaffer]

I picked up an Interapid .0005" dial test indicator with Indicol universal holder off Ebay, and The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World. David R8 said it was a great read. I also have an 11th edition of the Machinery's Handbook on the way.

 

[darkzero]

Another cute one, there I go again. But whatever, I sent this back today. I knew it was import & these days Fowler is much like SPI so I thought I would take the chance. I've had SPI import micrometers that were actually pretty nice. I really wanted to keep it but wasn't happy with the quality even though I got it more for the novelty than actual use. That's ok, I have a Starret 0-1/2" micrometer anyway but it's not as tiny.

 

[DavidR8]

Another cute one, there I go again. But whatever, I sent this back today. I knew it was import & these days Fowler is much like SPI so I thought I would take the chance. I've had SPI import micrometers that were actually pretty nice. I really wanted to keep it but wasn't happy with the quality even though I got it more for the novelty than actual use. That's ok, I have a Starret 0-1/2" micrometer anyway but it's not as tiny.

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Argh your pics are not loading Will!


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[darkzero]

Argh your pics are not loading Will!


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Awe man! I do see them right now on my phone. I had a heck of a time just trying to make them posts. I had to transfer the pics to my PC & use Firefox.

My first post I had typed out 3 times on my phone. Cut & paste functions didn't work, problems with uploading, & when I did get them to upload couldn't submit the post. Save draft feature didn't work. I hope this security error gets fixed soon. I already hate & avoid dealing with the lag issue we've been having. Which is why I haven't been on here much lately.

 

[Nogoingback]

Another cute one, there I go again. But whatever, I sent this back today. I knew it was import & these days Fowler is much like SPI so I thought I would take the chance. I've had SPI import micrometers that were actually pretty nice. I really wanted to keep it but wasn't happy with the quality even though I got it more for the novelty than actual use. That's ok, I have a Starret 0-1/2" micrometer anyway but it's not as tiny.

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That micrometer is definitely cute...