What Did You Buy Today?

[mmcmdl]

I can't remember what those taps are called but they are amazing. 5 flutes with every other tooth removed on each flute will take a bigger bite per tooth with fewer teeth in the game. Over all they take less effort to use than a typical pipe tap, you scored big time!

It's called an interrupted thread pipe tap and takes half ( well , a lot less ) the torque of a regular tap . Mostly used on cnc machines with the bigger threads .

 

[Janderso]

Brass Sheet 24" X 36" X 1/8".
I paid $30.
Online metals wants $501 plus shipping.
I like that!
I asked the guy, how much for the brass sheet? He said, $30. I said, OK, he then says, ****, I knew I should have asked $40.

 

[MrWhoopee]

After having twice ground a damaged tap to use for a small internal threading tool, I finally ordered a set of small inserted bars.


https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...22.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.6897689cZVE9IM

Smokin' deal, even if I have to pay 25% tariff!

 

[mmcmdl]

Didn't buy it today , but got it into the garage today ! ( along with 4 four wheelers , 2 zero turns , the Kubota , the Vidmars , + all the other junk . Not quite sure where the lathe and mill are going to fit if I get them .

 

[vocatexas]

Nice! It looks to me like there's plenty of room for a mill and lathe. All you have to do is get rid of the four wheelers, zero turns, and Kubota.

 

[Bi11Hudson]

Naaggghhhh; never throw anything away. Even a soda can pull tab is useful, for something. Just add on to the front, metal carports are cheap. Or move to a larger shop. But never throw anything away.

 

[mmcmdl]

Naaggghhhh; never throw anything away. Even a soda can pull tab is useful, for something. Just add on to the front, metal carports are cheap. Or move to a larger shop. But never throw anything away.

That's my trouble , and it got me to where I am today ! A hoarder ! Honestly , I don't think machinists ever throw anything away , because we can always fix anything . I always seem to spend hours and $$$$$$ on stuff worth minutes and $ , but hey , it's fun .

 

[Cooter Brown]

I just bought a V-block grinding fixture for $90.....

 

[GreatOldOne]

Is there a micrometers anonymous? If there is, I think I need to start attending.

Moore & Wright 0-25 & 25-50mm Direct Read micrometers. Love the thimble mounted displays.



Mint, boxed Tesa disk mic.

 

[wlburton]

Naaggghhhh; never throw anything away. Even a soda can pull tab is useful, for something. Just add on to the front, metal carports are cheap. Or move to a larger shop. But never throw anything away.

Better yet--build a metal carport out of soda can pull tabs (once you save up enough).