What Did You Buy Today?

Well thanks to Tractor Supply's Black Friday sale, I have a new compressor. They were doing 25% off Dewalt compressors which put this one down to $375 from $500.

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I was really tempted to go with the 60 gallon for $419, but the more I looked into it, this one definitely meets my current needs as to this point a 6 gallon pancake compressor with half the CFM has been doing an adequate job. The 60 gallon would really be overkill right now, but at the same time when looking at the needs of future tools I'd like to have that would actually require a stationary compressor (plasma cutter, sandblasting booth), that 60 gallon compressor would fall a little short.

My current plan is to park this one next to my outdoor workbench (a covered, semi-enclosed area), and use it primarily as a stationary compressor, but one that can be easily moved when needed elsewhere around the house. I can then run some airlines into the shop with a quick connect so I don't have to have it right next to me to have air in the shop. Then if I do eventually get a stationary compressor I'll already have a basic airline system set up for it.

I have not decided if I will follow through on plans to run an air line to the front door for a steam whistle that I have thought would make an awesome doorbell...
 
erikmannie said:
I have the smallest Noga magnetic base indicator holder, but it is often too small for a task.

I just bought the second largest Noga mag base universal swivel clamp, which is a Noga MG71003. It was 10% off with free shipping ($96.37 delivered):

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The 3 arms are 13.7” in total length.

The largest Noga mag base (which I did not buy) has a magnet (base) that is twice as wide as the Noga mag base above and is too large for any of my tasks.
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You are going to love the Noga. I purchased the DG10533 Standard Base with the fine adjustment at the base. Total of 10.6" reach. I lose a little reach without the adjustment at the end, but I don't like to try and adjust from that point especially when using my test dial indicator. Just too sensitive.
 
A riveting tool. The head swivels 360deg. so no more awkward positions while trying to pop that last rivet

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Purchased these one over the weekend and the other just today.

First up, a set of MT adapters. My lathe has a MT3 Tail Spindle and I have different size MT drills so was nice to get a set to handle what ever comes.

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Then today, I placed an offer on this Geometric 9/16 Die Head with 3/4" Shank. It comes with (1) set 3/8-32, (2) sets 3/8-24, (2) sets 1/2-20, (1) set 1/2-13, (1) set 5/8-24. I actually did not expect them to take my offer as I offered half of what they were asking on Ebay.

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I pulled the trigger on a PM-727M w/DRO. I also bought a PM-1022V w/DRO, both with stands and other accessories. The color of my existing machines didn't match so I bought 2 that match to create some harmony in the shop. I may also use them to generate some chips.
 
Mitutoyo DTI 513-452-10T indicator with Noga NF1022 arm to mount in my milling machine spindle.

I got the vertical version to help center on holes and shafts. I was going to get a coaxial indicator, but after reading about them and hearing they are a luxury item, I decided to get this instead. I think this will be much more versatile and can be used to align my vise.

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Ok, while not exciting, I went to look for my center drills the other day and could not find them. So while scanning the tool sources today, I went ahead and purchased these. Man this is an addiction.

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