What Did You Buy Today?

Skierdude said:
Bought a U3 universal grinder.
Comes with attachments for end mills, drills and lathe bits.
No piece of metal in my shop is safe now!

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If got the Shars version. I've watched 3 good videos about them: Stefan Gottswinter (spelling?) Robin, The tool and die guy.
 
I bought an extra inch.

Nothing naughty, just a saddle which extends the crossfeed out, up to one more inch away from the center line. This way I don't have to rotate the compound and crank it back to work larger O.D. parts. The picture is the new saddle resting next to the existing one. Note the channel cut goes further toward the operator on the saddle in the left of the picture.

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extropic said:
No such thing as a dead zone. You turn down the smallest size that is larger than the diameter you need. Only turn down the length you need so you'll eventually end up with stepped mandrels. There is a seller on eBay (factory, I assume) that seems to sell all Breakheart lathe accessories. The seller name is thirdwheelrider. I keep spares on hand (you know why). Looks like eBay is free shipping on that set. Sorry about that. I didn't think about eBay 'till just now. Also, import clones on eBay for less $$, but I can only guess as to quality. Breakheart = USA made and no problems.
Disclosure: No connection with Breakheart. Just a satisfied customer.
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I keep a supply of various sizes of 12L14 or 1245 on hand and have made expanding mandrels simply by drilling, countersinking, threading and slotting. Works great. Braveheart sells replacement screws but they have a very steep taper on the countersink which while it works very well, I haven't found the tool to make that countersink. BTW, a little oil or grease under the screw head allows more expansion.

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Finally broke down and purchased a Chinese Special plasma cutter. It's enroute from Texas as we speak, so I don't have a picture. I am assuming it strikes an arc, likely high frequency, and uses compressed air to blow the kerf clean. I have an acetylene cutting torch and am at least competent enough to have all my fingers still. Been out of gases so long, the tanks are likely out of date.

I did manage to find my old Jackson hood. I have had an "auto darkening" hood, but it's been years since I've seen it. And longer since I've used it. So the battery is probably dead and since it was a HF special to begin with I'll likely just replace it. Welding gloves are at hand. And basic gas welding knowledge. Any thing I'm missing? Comments, please.

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Compressor on hand and up to the task @Bi11Hudson?


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I got a 40amp Hobart a year or so ago. About the only thing I use my O/A set up for anymore is heating things up with the rosebud to bend or preheat , and the occasional brazing job. I think you will really like it. Cheers, Mike
 
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